Pekanbaru

Indonesia National Hero awards 2026

3 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Prabowo Subianto awards National Hero titles to 19 figures

In early November 2026, Culture Minister Fadli Zon met with President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace to present recommendations from the Council of Titles, Decorations, and Honors for the 2026 National Hero award

Indonesia and Malaysia anti-drug enforcement updates

94 clusters · 153 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesian officials and media groups launch anti-drug initiatives in Riau

Indonesia’s nationwide anti-drug drive accelerated through July and August 2026. Police data released on 30 June recorded 1,485 arrests and more than 215 kg of narcotics seized in Central Java. By 1 July, the police chie

Indonesia preparedness for rainy season and disasters

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia prepares for peak rainy season and potential disasters

Indonesia continues to manage a high frequency of natural disasters, including forest fires, flooding, and landslides. As of November 10, 2026, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported a significant rise i

Vocational training and employment initiatives in Indonesia

14 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Manpower partners with IWIP to train local workers

In late 2026, the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower intensified efforts to address workforce displacement and skill gaps. A competency-based training program was launched for 50,000 workers affected by layoffs between 2024

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

80 clusters · 261 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fire recovery faces environmental and policy scrutiny

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by a Super El Niño event, has reached catastrophic levels. By late October, over 4.6 million acres of vegetation had been destroyed since August, marking the worst wildfire

Regional MTQ competitions in Indonesia

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Religious Quranic competitions held in Banten and West Bandung

Various cities in Indonesia are organizing Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran (MTQ) competitions throughout October and November 2026. In Makassar, the city government implemented a new open audition format for the 2026 city-lev

Indonesia wildfire and transboundary haze crisis expands

47 clusters · 205 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Orangutans released into protected habitat in Borneo

By early November 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis, driven by El Niño, has escalated into a massive public health emergency. Cumulative cases of acute respiratory infection (ISPA) have risen to 40

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis fluctuates

65 clusters · 234 sources · last updated 8 days ago

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

Indonesian university graduation ceremonies

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Universities in Indonesia hold graduation ceremonies for thousands of students

In late October and early November 2026, several Indonesian universities conducted graduation ceremonies. Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau (UMRI) held its 31st ceremony in Pekanbaru, marking its largest cohort to date with

Indonesian forest fires and haze impact

21 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 11 days ago

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

Hari Santri 2026 commemorations

11 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 12 days ago

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

Pekanbaru city government welfare and economic initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Pekanbaru administration implements various public service and welfare initiatives

The Pekanbaru City Government is implementing several social and economic assistance programs. The administration is preparing MSME assistance for 2026, which includes providing business carts, tents, and raw materials t

Wildfires in Tanjung Puting and Southeast Asia

4 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: President Prabowo allocates funds for forest fire management in Sumatra and Jambi

Forest and land fires in Indonesia, exacerbated by El Niño, have triggered a severe haze crisis across Southeast Asia, impacting air quality in Malaysia, Singapore, and Timor-Leste. The smoke has caused significant disru

Indonesian forest fire relief and prevention efforts

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar proposes involving Islamic boarding schools in forest fire prevention

In response to forest and land fires (karhutla), political and government figures in Indonesia have initiated both immediate relief and long-term prevention strategies. In Pekanbaru, Riau, the National Awakening Party (

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

15 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Central Kalimantan faces largest forest fire area in Indonesia

The regional haze crisis has intensified as widespread forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, fueled by severe drought and El Niño, continue to impact air quality across Southeast Asia. NASA satellite data indicates tha

Indonesian efforts against drugs and online gambling

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Bandung police dismantle illegal drug factory producing 8 million pills daily

Indonesian officials and local leaders have issued calls for increased community and youth involvement to combat the spread of narcotics and online gambling. In Medan, Mayor Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas urged young people to

Haze and air quality issues in Pekanbaru

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Pekanbaru distributes free masks amid regional haze

Pekanbaru has implemented mask distribution programs to mitigate health risks caused by deteriorating air quality and haze. On October 8, 2026, Deputy Mayor Markarius Anwar distributed approximately 2,000 masks to trader

Indonesian police raids on nightlife venues

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Palangka Raya police find three methamphetamine users during nightclub raids

Law enforcement agencies in Indonesia have conducted several raids on nightlife venues and other locations to combat drug use. In Palangka Raya, police performed urine tests at the ZOOM and LUNA Karaoke nightclubs, ident