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Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis fluctuates

65 clusters · 234 sources · last updated

Latest: Malaysia air quality remains good to moderate

The transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia, driven by the 2026 El Niño phenomenon, experienced significant fluctuations in air quality through late October and early November. While conditions had briefly improved

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Indonesia MSME support and export development

28 clusters · 52 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesian MSMEs receive support through digital and community programs

The Indonesian government and private sectors are advancing initiatives to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), focusing on female entrepreneurs, digital independence, and expanded capital access. To add

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MABIMS Senior Officials Meeting in Jakarta

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Latest: MABIMS hosts 50th Senior Officials Meeting in Jakarta

Indonesia, through its Ministry of Religious Affairs and Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta, prepared to host the 50th Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) of MABIMS. The initial preparations involved o

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Indonesian Hajj management and 2027 preparations

30 clusters · 62 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia considers non-Muslim staff for domestic Hajj services

President Prabowo Subianto has initiated a major overhaul of Indonesia’s Hajj and Umrah management, focusing on affordability, transparency, and the eradication of illegal practices. To ensure financial integrity, the Pr

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Indonesian forest fires and haze impact

21 clusters · 65 sources · last updated

Latest: Barito Selatan restores in-person schooling as air quality improves

By mid-October 2026, severe air quality degradation caused by widespread forest and land fires prompted extensive remote learning mandates across Indonesia. In North Sumatra, Governor Bobby Nasution instructed high schoo

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Indonesian religious education reform initiatives

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Latest: Indonesia Minister of Religion promotes technology and religious diplomacy

Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has advocated for the modernization and strengthening of religious education, specifically focusing on pesantren (Islamic boarding schools). In early October, Uma

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Hari Santri 2026 commemorations

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Latest: Jakarta hosts Santri Day Festival to support pesantren businesses

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially released the theme, logo, and schedule for the 2026 Hari Santri commemorations. The theme, ‘Santri Menguatkan Negeri Menuju Indonesia Emas’, focuses on the role

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Indonesian Hajj quota corruption trial

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Latest: Anwar Abbas testifies for former Minister Yaqut in Hajj quota corruption trial

Former Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Quomas continues to face a corruption trial in the Jakarta Corruption Court regarding the management of additional Hajj quotas for the 2023–2024 period. The ca

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Indonesia Halal Certification: Mandatory Implementation

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Latest: Indonesia and Iran sign halal food cooperation agreement

Indonesia is intensifying efforts to transition from a major consumer to a primary global supplier within the international halal market. While currently ranking fourth in the global halal industry ecosystem, the nation

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Digital transformation and school revitalization in SE Asia

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Latest: Indonesia expands school revitalization and digitalization programs

Digital transformation and technological integration efforts are expanding across Southeast Asian public and educational sectors. In Brunei Darussalam, the Ministry of Development is establishing digital transformation g

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Indonesia begins 2026 Academic Competency Test

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Latest: Indonesia begins 2026 Academic Ability Test (TKA) for high school students

Indonesian education officials have clarified that the Academic Competency Test (TKA) is designed to map academic achievements and identify learning needs rather than to rank students. The results provide objective data

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Indonesia religious education management reforms

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Latest: PBNU and Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs partner on digital initiatives

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has initiated several reforms to strengthen the management and quality of religious education. Minister Nasaruddin Umar announced new measures to improve international student

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Pakistan Hajj pilgrimage logistics and costs

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Latest: Pakistan PIA announces 2027 Hajj airfares

The Pakistani Ministry of Religious Affairs reported that nearly 97,000 pilgrims completed their second installment of dues for the government Hajj scheme, totaling Rs61 billion ($216 million) collected via digital and m

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Indonesia establishment of Pesantren Directorate General

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Latest: Indonesia establishes Directorate General of Pesantren

President Prabowo Subianto issued Presidential Regulation Number 18 of 2026, creating the Directorate General of Pesantren under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. This move establishes the Islamic boarding schools as an

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Indonesia Hajj fund management and investment

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Latest: BPKH optimizes Rp185.73 trillion Hajj fund through strategic investment

The Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) in Indonesia is working to optimize its Rp185.73 trillion fund through strategic investment and portfolio diversification. During the 8th International Hajj Fund Forum in Jakar

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Indonesia-Egypt bilateral cooperation expansion

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Latest: Indonesia and Egypt target US$5 billion in trade and expand educational ties

Indonesia and Egypt are expanding bilateral cooperation across educational and economic sectors. Initial discussions between President Prabowo Subianto and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi focused on broadening academic ti

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Indonesia marriage administration reforms

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Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Religious Affairs introduces digital marriage cards

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has implemented several administrative changes regarding marriage services. Initially, the Ministry issued a directive to prohibit unauthorized fees for marriage ceremonies. U

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Parole and subsequent revocation of Moch Subchi Azal Tsani

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Latest: Moch Subchi Azal Tsani returned to prison after parole revocation

Moch Subchi Azal Tsani, known as Bechi, was released on parole in August 2025 after serving part of a seven-year sentence for sexual assault committed at the Shiddiqiyyah Islamic boarding school in Jombang, East Java. Hi

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