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Flash floods and recovery in West Sumatra

4 clusters · 45 sources · last updated

Latest: Solok Regency accelerates river normalization after flash floods

In mid-September 2026, heavy rainfall triggered a series of flash floods across West Sumatra, Indonesia. On September 18, flooding from the Aek Koronok and Batang Jember Tonang Raya rivers struck Pasaman Regency, affecti

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Indonesia QRIS adoption and cross-border growth

12 clusters · 70 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia expands digital payment connectivity and creative economy rankings

Bank Indonesia continues to report rapid growth in the QRIS cashless system. By mid-2026, the ecosystem served approximately 65.77 million users and 44.86 million merchants, with transaction values reaching Rp1.12 quadri

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Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

39 clusters · 146 sources · last updated

Latest: Singapore air quality remains moderate amid regional 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

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North Sumatra regional development and budget planning

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: North Sumatra reports 69.8% budget revenue realization for 2026

The North Sumatra provincial government is focusing on strategic planning and budget optimization to drive regional development and public welfare. In late August 2026, Vice Governor Surya initiated efforts to strengthe

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Literacy and cultural preservation initiatives in Indonesia

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Literacy initiatives expand across Indonesia through charity and corporate programs

Indonesia continues to advance literacy and cultural preservation through various regional and national initiatives. Building on previous efforts in West Sumatra and Kendal, the country marked Library Visit Day on Septem

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Kalimantan Timur wins 31st National MTQ in Semarang

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Latest: West Sumatra officials call for evaluation after MTQ Nasional XXXI results

The 31st National Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur’an (MTQ) in Semarang, Central Java, concluded with Kalimantan Timur being named the overall champion. Scoring 288 points, Kalimantan Timur outperformed Central Java, which secure

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Indonesian forest fires and haze impact

12 clusters · 31 sources · last updated

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

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Pertamina fuel subsidy oversight and Makassar shortages

5 clusters · 49 sources · last updated

Latest: Makassar fuel shortages force remote learning and trigger Pertamina supply boost

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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Indonesian football tournament preparations

5 clusters · 42 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia and India secure spots in 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup

Indonesia is advancing preparations across multiple levels of national football. The country is preparing to host the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 in late September and early October. PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir confirme

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Indonesia illegal gold mining and smuggling crackdown

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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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VIII KORPRI National MTQ 2026 in Indonesia

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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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