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Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

79 clusters · 260 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fire hotspots increase to 338 points

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by El Niño, has reached catastrophic levels. By late September, approximately 1.92 million hectares had burned since January, devastating over half of the habitats for crit

Indonesian legislative focus on public health

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Puan Maharani calls for review of sanitary pad tax and improved healthcare access

Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, has addressed several public health concerns. In October 2026, she called for strengthened dengue fever prevention following a rise in cases in regions s

Indonesia passes new Labor Protection Law

17 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: New Indonesian labor regulations restrict layoffs for efficiency

Following the passage of the Labor Protection Law (UU Pelindungan Ketenagakerjaan) by the Indonesian House of Representatives on October 6, 2026, further details have emerged regarding specific employment constraints and

Indonesia MBG program faces mass poisoning and reform

181 clusters · 224 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: National Nutrition Agency adjusts MBG program funding and oversight

The food safety crisis and corruption investigations surrounding Indonesia’s free nutritious-meal (MBG) program have intensified. Suspected poisoning cases have surged, with reports in early September 2026 indicating nea

Bali fuel shortage and national subsidy oversight

11 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Bali faces rising inflation due to fuel shortages and drought

The fuel crisis in Bali, triggered by a mechanical anchor failure on a tanker ship that delayed offloading in Denpasar, has caused significant supply disruptions. The shortage impacted tourist hubs like Denpasar and Badu

Indonesian free state education proposal

9 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Higher Education studies free tuition for state universities

President Prabowo Subianto has proposed a policy to provide free education across all state-run levels, from elementary school to state universities. The initiative aims to ensure equitable access for all Indonesian chil

Indonesia Asset Forfeiture Bill and reform progress

32 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: DPR Deputy Speaker urges Asset Forfeiture Bill to prioritize victim compensation

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) has officially designated the Asset Forfeiture Bill (RUU Perampasan Aset) as a parliamentary initiative, maintaining a target ratification date of December 15, 2026. To ac

Hari Santri 2026 commemorations

11 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 8 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

Indonesia 2027 Budget and Fiscal Stimulus Measures

14 clusters · 131 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Indonesia to maintain regional government incentives for 2027

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) has officially passed the 2027 State Budget (APBN) law, setting total expenditure at Rp4,106.26 trillion against a projected revenue of Rp3,435.1 trillion. This results in

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

15 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 18 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 parties debate 2029 election law revisions

12 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Indonesia's DPR begins revision of General Election Law

Indonesian political parties and the government are preparing for the 2029 election cycle through proposed revisions to the Election Law (RUU Pemilu). Central to the debate are the parliamentary and presidential threshol