Ministry of Religious Affairs

31st National MTQ continues in Semarang with inclusive focus

9 clusters · 35 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Semarang Mayor invites MTQ National participants to explore city tourism

The 31st National Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur’an (MTQ) is currently underway in Semarang, Central Java, through September 20, 2026. The competition involves 2,242 participants from 37 to 38 provinces competing in various dis

Marriage plans of Andre Taulany and Amanda Rigby

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Andre Taulany and Amanda Rigby reportedly planning marriage

Reports indicate that Indonesian comedian Andre Taulany and actress Amanda Rigby are planning to marry. The news emerged following a marriage recommendation submitted through the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ SIMKAH Gen

Indonesian forest fires and haze impact

13 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Padang and Makassar implement distance learning due to haze and fuel queues

By mid-September 2026, the impact of forest and land fires expanded to the Riau Islands province. In Bintan, the local government implemented remote learning via Zoom and home assignments to minimize children’s exposure

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

32 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Riau air quality reaches unhealthy levels amid haze

The transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia has intensified as the 2026 El Niño phenomenon transitioned to a “very strong” category, driving severe drought. In Indonesia, forest and land fires have escalated signific

Indonesia national holidays and Maulid Nabi observances

12 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Religious commemorations held for Maulid Nabi in Indonesia

The Indonesian government confirmed the national holiday schedule for August 2026, including the 81st anniversary of independence on 17 August and the observance of Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW on 25 August. As the observanc

Indonesian Madrasah Olympiad 2026

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Madrasah students advance to provincial Olympiad levels

The 2026 Indonesian Madrasah Olympiad (OMI) began with a significant increase in engagement, recording 230,123 registered students—a 12.7 percent rise from the previous year. Amin Suyitno, Director General of Islamic Edu

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Nigeria update Hajj management

71 clusters · 228 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nigerian states seek more Hajj slots for 2027 pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia continues to expand its religious tourism and service oversight. Under the “Khadem Al‑Haramain Al‑Sharifain” program, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance recently hosted a second batch of 250

Indonesia MSME support and export development

10 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia MSME sector targets 60% GDP contribution by 2027

The Indonesian government and private sectors are advancing initiatives to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with an increasing focus on female entrepreneurs, digital independence, and expanded capita

Trial continues for Yaqut in Hajj quota corruption case

15 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesia hajj quota corruption trial reveals preferential allocations

The corruption trial regarding Indonesia’s 2023–2024 Hajj quota management continues at the Central Jakarta District Court following the court's rejection of former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas’s int

Indonesian unregistered marriage warnings

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Ministry of Religious Affairs warns against unregistered marriage services

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) has issued a warning regarding the proliferation of unregistered marriage services, or ‘nikah siri’, being promoted on social media. These services claim to follow S

Indonesia 2026 Independence Day celebrations

17 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Southeast Asian communities mark independence through culture and technology

The 81st Independence Day of Indonesia was marked by widespread community festivities and significant socio-political reflection. Following the central Proclamation Ceremony led by President Prabowo Subianto, celebration

Indonesia expands child safety reforms in schools and madras

24 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Malaysia and Indonesia authorities investigate multiple cases of child abuse and violence

The landscape of child safety in Indonesia has been significantly reshaped by a wave of sexual abuse scandals in religious and sports institutions. In May 2026, the closure of the Ndholo Kusumo pesantren in Central Java