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Indonesia Lawmaker Calls for Unified Disaster Response After 5 Eruptions
A surge in volcanic activity across Indonesia has prompted calls for a cohesive, centralized disaster management system to ensure national connectivity.
Indonesia Faces 5 Simultaneous Volcanic Eruptions, Lawmaker Calls for Integrated Mitigation
Five volcanoes erupted in Indonesia simultaneously on Sunday, prompting lawmakers to demand a unified national disaster response protocol.
Anak Krakatau Ashfall: Dangerous Silica Particles Blanket Indonesia
Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau has reached the Greater Jakarta area, carrying sharp silica particles that pose serious health and property risks.
Indonesia Extends Airport Closures as Krakatau Ash Blankets Region
Indonesia has extended the closure of six major airports by four hours as volcanic ash from the Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts regional travel.
Indonesia public holidays 2026 full list set by ministerial decree
The indonesia public holidays 2026 full list will shape travel, school breaks and business planning once Jakarta issues the annual joint decree. Employers, airlines and households are already watching for the official calendar.
Asia Braces For Elevated Typhoon Risk In 2026 Forecast
Meteorologists are watching the typhoon season 2026 forecast asia closely as warmer seas and shifting storm tracks raise concern for coastal cities, shipping lanes and harvests across the region.
Jakarta MRT route map and fares: stations, prices, access
Jakarta MRT route map and fares are straightforward once you know the line, the stops, and how the distance-based pricing works. Here’s what riders, commuters, and first-time visitors need to know about the city’s main rapid-transit corridor, station access, and the practical value of using it over road traffic.
Bali visa on arrival requirements 2026: What travelers need
Bali visa on arrival requirements 2026 remain straightforward for many short-term visitors, but passport validity, onward travel, and the e-VOA process still matter.
Indonesia Launches Grassroots Coach Program for Disabled Athletes
Indonesia's Sports Ministry is scaling up a grassroots training program in Majalengka to address the country's low physical activity rates among the disabled.
MG Launches ZS Hybrid+ in Indonesia with Unique 3-Speed DHT
MG Motor Indonesia enters the competitive hybrid SUV market with the ZS Hybrid+, featuring a distinctive 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.
15 Top Palembang Attractions for 2026: Free, Photo-Ready
PALEMBANG, JOURNALARTA.COM – Palembang’s 2026 attractions are drawing more travelers looking for an easy city break with history, riverside views, and local food...
iPhone 17 Pushes Down Used iPhone Prices in Indonesia
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – The arrival of iphone 17 is already reshaping Indonesia’s used-phone market, with older iPhone models dropping in price and giving buyers a cheaper way into Apple’s ecosystem.
Check Fuel Prices Today, July 10, 2026: Pertamina, Shell
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Fuel prices at major national stations, including Pertamina, Shell, Vivo, and BP, remain stable...
Pertamina Subsidy Registration for Pertalite and Solar in 2026
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM - Pertamina's Subsidy Right program remains in effect in 2026 to ensure subsidized fuel such as Pertalite and Solar goes only to eligible users.
2026 Fuel Prices: How to Check Pertamina, Shell, Vivo, BP
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Non-subsidized fuel prices in Indonesia often change. To avoid surprises at the gas station, it is important to know how to check the latest 2026 fuel prices for Pertamina, Shell, Vivo, and BP.
Indonesia Ramps Up B50 Testing for 2026 Energy Security
Indonesia is moving ahead with B50, blending 50% biodiesel into diesel fuel to cut fuel imports and strengthen energy security in 2026.
Nadiem Makarim Appeals Chromebook Verdict at PN Central Jakarta
Former Education Minister Nadiem Anwar Makarim has officially filed an appeal against the Chromebook case verdict at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday, opening a new phase in the high-profile procurement case.
Rupiah Slips as Middle East Tensions Rise
The rupiah weakened to IDR 17,984 per U.S. dollar as escalating Middle East tensions weighed on markets, even as Indonesia's foreign reserves rose to $145.6 billion.
Nadiem Lawyers Reported to Court, Peradi Over Ethics
Jamsaki formally reported Nadiem Makarim's lawyers, Dody S. Abdulkadir and Ari Yusuf Amir, to the Central Jakarta District Court and Peradi over alleged courtroom ethics violations.
Babel Beefs Up Rice Stock to 4,161 Tons as School Break Nears
Pangkalpinang — Bangka Belitung Provincial Government added 24.1 tons of rice from South Sumatra this week, lifting total stock to 4,161.1 tons across 17 distributor warehouses. The move is aimed at keeping prices stable during the school holiday period and easing pressure on low-income households.
Babel Forms Anti-Bullying Task Force for MPLS 2026
The Bangka Belitung Provincial Education Office is forming a special anti-bullying task force ahead of MPLS 2026. The team will monitor and handle bullying cases at every school, with sanctions for schools that fail to implement a friendly MPLS program in line with the education minister’s directive.
Hide Your Phone Number on GetContact: Stop Loan App Harassment
GetContact makes it easy to identify a number, but it can also expose your private data. Illegal loan apps can use that information to bother you. Fortunately, the Visibility feature lets you hide your number in just a few clicks.
BRI Credit Card Promo on MyBluebird: Save on Rides
Bepergian di tengah kesibukan kota besar kini lebih efisien. BRI memberikan promo eksklusif bagi pemegang BRI Kartu Kredit yang menggunakan layanan Bluebird melalui aplikasi MyBluebird untuk mobilitas yang hemat dan aman.
Jombang Grandma’s Debt Jumps from Rp25.5M to Rp140M
An elderly woman in Jombang faces a debt ballooning from Rp25.5 million to Rp140 million, with suspicions of fraud by her own nephew.