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Indonesia fuel subsidy and food price updates

48 clusters · 102 sources · last updated

Latest: South Sulawesi tightens oversight of subsidized fuel distribution

Indonesia’s fuel subsidy and food-price dynamics continued to shift through early September 2026. In the energy sector, Pertamina Patra Niaga implemented price increases for several non-subsidized products effective Sept

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Indonesia and Malaysia anti-drug enforcement updates

71 clusters · 114 sources · last updated

Latest: Bengkalis Police intercept 65kg of methamphetamine smuggled from Malaysia

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 chief

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Indonesia 2026 drought, fire & water aid response

136 clusters · 142 sources · last updated

Latest: Water security varies across Indonesia as Lamongan maintains reserves while Bandar Lampung faces crisis

By early September 2026, the El Niño-driven drought and its impacts on water security and air quality continued to escalate across Indonesia. Forest and land fires have exceeded 107,000 hectares, with Coordinating Minist

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BPJS Kesehatan administrative and coverage updates

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: BPJS Kesehatan: 178,000 recipients lose coverage in Semarang and Demak

BPJS Kesehatan has issued clarifications regarding administrative procedures and coverage limitations for the National Health Insurance (JKN) program in Indonesia. Initial updates focused on the regulation of control let

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Crime and robbery arrests in Indonesia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesian police arrest two violent robbery gangs in Purwakarta and Surabaya

Indonesian authorities have conducted several arrests related to theft and robbery across different regions. In August, police in Karanganyar arrested two men for stealing scrap iron from a warehouse, while in Surabaya

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Pelni expands July‑September 2026 ferry schedules

13 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: PELNI releases September 2026 maritime schedules for various Indonesian routes

Pelni’s 2026 summer timetable has continued to widen, now covering a June‑July eastern Indonesia circuit (KM Tatamailau Voyage 08) that links Merauke, Timika, Dobo, Tual, Kaimana, Fak‑Fak, Sorong, Tobelo, Tidore, Bitung,

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Skin and hair care maintenance guidance

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Pontianak air quality reaches dangerous levels due to forest fires

Beauty and grooming guides provide instructions for maintaining skin and hair health through consistent routines. Initial guidance emphasizes foundational practices such as regular cleansing, weekly exfoliation, hydratio

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Fatal traffic accidents in East Java

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Surabaya and Gresik report motorcycle thefts and fatal traffic accident

Fatal traffic accidents have been reported in the East Java regions of Gresik and Surabaya. In Gresik, a vehicle known as an ‘odong-odong’ reportedly suffered a brake failure on Jalan Raya Boboh, causing it to veer into

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PT Kereta Api Indonesia passenger trends

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: PT KAI reports high passenger occupancy during Maulid Nabi holiday

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has reported significant passenger activity and growth throughout 2026. Between January and July, the company recorded 405,814 international tourist passengers, representing a 3.86 percent i

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Indonesia 2026 Independence Day celebrations

17 clusters · 93 sources · last updated

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

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Sports competitions and athlete selection in East Java

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: East Java regions begin athlete selection for 2027 Porprov

Student and regional sports activities have expanded across East Java. In early August, major competitions for youth were launched, including the Honda DBL 2026 East Java – North basketball tournament in Surabaya involvi

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Indonesia motorbike theft crackdown continues

26 clusters · 47 sources · last updated

Latest: Police arrest multiple motorcycle theft suspects in East Java

Police operations against organised motorcycle‑theft networks have widened throughout Indonesia. In late May, units in Binjai (North Sumatra) and Serang (Banten) busted a ring that stole bikes from wedding celebrations,

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PT INKA rail wagon exports to New Zealand

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: PT INKA ships 120 wagons to New Zealand for UGL order

Indonesian state-owned train manufacturer PT Industri Kereta Api (PT INKA) is fulfilling a contract to supply 340 Container Flat Top wagons to UGL Rail Service Pty Limited for use by KiwiRail in New Zealand. In early Au

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Indonesia ferry fire disaster – audit and investigation

6 clusters · 171 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesian lawmakers demand maritime safety overhaul after KMP Mutiara Sentosa II fire

Following the 2 August 2026 fire on the passenger ferry KMP Mutiara Sentosa II off Madura Island, which killed five people, authorities have transitioned from active rescue to formal investigation and auditing. The trag

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Indonesian community and academic waste management efforts

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Banjarmasin prepares new waste regulations amid campus cleanup campaigns

Community-led and academic initiatives in Indonesia are increasingly focusing on waste management and circular economy models. In Surabaya, students from Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya implemented a waste bank prog

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2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Semarang house fire results in one fatality

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