Politics Significant 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Sarmi, Papua: BMKG Issues Early Assessment September 16, 2026 Nana Wu JAKARTA – A powerful earthquake measuring 5.5 on the moment magnitude scale (M) rattled the region north of Sarmi, Papua, in the early hours of Thursday, September 17, 2026. The…
Travel Zero Tolerance for Environmental Crime: Indonesian Government Cracks Down on Raja Ampat Poaching Incident September 16, 2026 Nana JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has issued a stern, unequivocal warning to international tourists and local tourism operators: there will be no tolerance for those who violate the sanctity of…
Politics Crisis in the Air: Riau Battles Respiratory Emergency as Wildfires Ravage the Region September 15, 2026 Dwi Wanna JAKARTA – A thick, toxic shroud of haze has descended upon Riau province, as relentless forest and land fires (karhutla) continue to ravage the landscape. The environmental catastrophe has spiraled…
Politics Teacher Dismissed in Tolitoli Following Viral Controversy Over Professional Conduct September 15, 2026 Lina Hope TOLITOLI, CENTRAL SULAWESI – The educational landscape in Tolitoli, Central Sulawesi, is currently under intense scrutiny following the controversial dismissal of a primary school teacher, Mohammad Yasin. Yasin, a contract-based…
Politics Urgent Call for Action: BNN Proposes Total Ban on Vaping as Drug Trafficking Threat Escalates September 14, 2026 Neng Nana Jakarta – The Indonesian government is currently facing a critical juncture in its battle against narcotics, as the Badan Narkotika Nasional (BNN) has officially proposed a total prohibition on electronic…
Politics Deep-Sea Complexity: Basarnas Details Challenges in Recovering KM Virgo Transport 8 September 14, 2026 Pevita Pearce Jakarta – The search and rescue operation for the KM Virgo Transport 8, which capsized and sank in the treacherous waters of the Java Sea, has entered a critical and…
Politics Strengthening Global Partnerships: President Prabowo Subianto Returns from BRICS Summit 2026 September 13, 2026 Basiran Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto officially returned to Indonesia on Monday, September 14, 2026, marking the conclusion of a pivotal diplomatic mission to New Delhi, India. The President’s visit centered…
Politics Fighting the Inferno: Inside the Eight-Day Battle to Extinguish the Galuga Landfill Fire September 13, 2026 Evan Lee Salim BOGOR, West Java – For over a week, the Galuga Final Disposal Site (TPAS) in Bogor, West Java, has been the epicenter of a grueling environmental battle. As of Monday,…
Politics Jakarta Gears Up for Glory: City Commits Full Support for FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 September 13, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – The pulse of Southeast Asian football is set to beat in the heart of Indonesia’s capital. As preparations for the highly anticipated FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 accelerate, Jakarta…
Politics Earthquake Rattles Jakarta: KRL Commuter Line Services Halted for Safety Inspections September 11, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – A significant seismic event struck the waters near the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) early Saturday morning, triggering immediate emergency protocols across Indonesia’s capital. The earthquake, measured at a…
