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Humanitarian aid for NTT earthquake victims

19 clusters · 57 sources · last updated

Latest: Nusa Tenggara Timur earthquake victims receive 19 tons of aid

Humanitarian aid and recovery efforts for the victims of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores Island continue to expand. As of early September, the death toll has risen to 135 people, comprising 48 direct victims and 8

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Indonesia MBG program faces mass poisoning and scrutiny

145 clusters · 189 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency tightens food safety for MBG program

The food safety crisis surrounding the free nutritious-meal (MBG) program has intensified. By early September 2026, the civil society coalition MBG Watch estimated approximately 45,000 poisoning cases across 36 provinces

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Indonesia fuel subsidy and food price updates

50 clusters · 105 sources · last updated

Latest: Fuel prices in Indonesia may reach Rp20,000 per liter amid global oil surge

Indonesia’s fuel subsidy and food-price dynamics continued to shift through mid-September 2026. In the energy sector, Pertamina Patra Niaga implemented price increases for several non-subsidized products effective Septem

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Pertamina fuel subsidy oversight and B50 transition

3 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: Pertamina confirms subsidized fuel prices will remain stable through 2026

Pertamina Patra Niaga has intensified oversight and sanctions against gas stations (SPBU) across Indonesia to ensure the proper distribution of subsidized fuel through its ‘Subsidi Tepat’ program. In West Sumatra, enforc

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Indonesia wildfire crisis expands through September 2026

24 clusters · 74 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Forestry manages forest fires and wildlife rescues

Following extreme weather and El Niño in August 2026, fire incidents across Indonesia intensified into September. While early August saw urban fires in Jakarta and Bali, the crisis has expanded into massive forest and la

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PLN electrical infrastructure maintenance in Sulawesi

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: PLN conducts electrical maintenance and load adjustments in Indonesia

PT PLN (Persero) has implemented scheduled rotating power outages across various regions in Sulawesi, Indonesia, to conduct electrical infrastructure maintenance. Initially, maintenance efforts focused on Makassar and s

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Astra Honda Motor initiatives in Indonesia

7 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Astra Motor launches anniversary promotions and customer appreciation events

PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) and Astra Motor implemented several initiatives across Indonesia throughout mid-2026. In July, AHM conducted a road-safety education programme for over 2,000 children and held the Astra Honda M

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Indonesia Economic Trends: Tourism, Halal & Investment

21 clusters · 52 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia tourism sector shows growth through July 2026

Indonesia’s IMD World Competitiveness Ranking slipped to 48th in June 2026 due to declines in business, government, and infrastructure efficiency. Despite this, the economy showed resilience with a GDP growth of 5.29% in

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AI governance and workforce readiness in Indonesia

8 clusters · 41 sources · last updated

Latest: Telkomsel concludes 10th IndonesiaNEXT Summit focused on AI talents

Indonesia is advancing its digital sovereignty through strategic initiatives in artificial intelligence and higher education IT infrastructure. The Ministry of Communication and Digital is finalizing a National AI Roadma

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Indonesian fuel distribution and energy supply management

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated

Latest: Pertamina addresses fuel shortages and distribution fraud in Indonesia

Efforts to manage fuel distribution and alleviate shortages in Indonesia have focused on expanding service availability, increasing supply shipments, and strengthening regulatory oversight. In Balikpapan, East Kalimantan

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Makassar waste management and landfill reform

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Makassar expands free waste fee program to more households

The Makassar City Government has initiated new waste management policies to achieve a waste-free goal by 2029. As of August 2026, residents are required to sort waste into organic, inorganic, and residue categories, with

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Indonesia illegal gold mining and smuggling crackdown

7 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia authorities intercept illegal gold smuggling and investigate illicit trade

Indonesia’s multi‑agency crackdown on illegal mineral extraction continued through August 2026. Navy forces halted an illegal tin‑smuggling convoy at Pelabuhan Pelindo Tanjung Pandan in Belitung, seizing about 2.5 tonnes

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Makassar regional development and innovation initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Makassar Leadership Summit 2026 aims to drive leadership in Eastern Indonesia

Makassar is positioning itself as a regional center for innovation and leadership through several strategic initiatives. In late August 2026, the city was selected as one of ten Indonesian locations for the Garuda Spark

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VIII KORPRI National MTQ 2026 in Indonesia

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Sumatera Barat wins VIII National KORPRI MTQ overall championship

The VIII KORPRI National Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran (MTQ) 2026 commenced in South Sulawesi, with Makassar and Pangkep serving as host locations. The event involved 1,173 participants and 465 officials representing 38 prov

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Indonesian agricultural waste repurposing initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesian researchers convert agricultural waste into green energy

Agricultural communities and researchers in Indonesia are increasingly utilizing waste products to support circular economy practices and green energy production. Initial efforts focused on coffee waste, with initiative

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Sulawesi regional economic and infrastructure development

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Sulawesi regions advance infrastructure and financial inclusion initiatives

The Sulawesi region is experiencing growth in financial services and infrastructure development. In South Sulawesi and West Sulawesi, bank assets, deposits, and credit disbursements showed year-on-year growth through mid

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Indonesia ferry fire disaster – audit and investigation

6 clusters · 171 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesian lawmakers demand maritime safety overhaul after KMP Mutiara Sentosa II fire

Following the 2 August 2026 fire on the passenger ferry KMP Mutiara Sentosa II off Madura Island, which killed five people, authorities have transitioned from active rescue to formal investigation and auditing. The trag

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XLSMART 5G network expansion in Indonesia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: XLSMART expands 5G services and spectrum use in Indonesia

PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk is expanding its 5G network capabilities and service offerings across Indonesia. In early August, the company’s SMARTFREN brand launched an ‘Unlimited 5G’ service in Semarang, Central Ja

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Pegadaian gold-based financial service expansion

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: BCA and Pegadaian launch digital gold savings service

PT Pegadaian (Persero) has been expanding its gold-based financial services and digital investment reach in Indonesia. In late July 2026, the company hosted a gold literacy and digital investment fair in Makassar to prom

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