In the author's view, the exemption represents a different form of regulation from existing provisions.

Several parties are urging the government to declare forest and land fires a national disaster, as the response remains incomplete and the impacts continue to widen.

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has coordinated with several organizations to address the impact of forest fires on orangutans.

Forest and land fires (karhutla) are causing suffering for many and even spreading beyond borders. Why are these fires difficult to extinguish?

Former ORI Chairman Hery Susanto read his defense plea, denying all charges and demands from the prosecutor in the nickel corruption case, requesting to be acquitted.

The Indonesian House of Representatives holds its 9th plenary meeting to ratify the Employment Protection Bill and One Data Indonesia Bill, yet hundreds of representatives are absent.

The challenges of government communication: making citizens believe their criticisms are heard, their experiences recognized, and their voices can influence decisions.

The Minister of Social Affairs has coordinated with the leadership of Unhan to seek solutions to the alleged violence by university students against Sekolah Rakyat students.

Hajj officer Sidrotun Naim was shocked by the limited facilities for the 2024 Hajj, as tents were too cramped to accommodate everyone.

Minister of Social Affairs stated that the DNA Talent test for Rakyat School students aims to gain insights into the respective student's potential.

Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to strengthen cooperation to tackle forest fires and transboundary haze, forming a task force to take action against responsible companies.

BNPB reports that forest and land fires in three Kalimantan provinces have decreased by 50% to 1,566 hectares as of October 27, 2026. Personnel and equipment are on standby for handling.

Head of the Poverty Alleviation Acceleration Agency Budiman Sudjatmiko likened his past relationship with President Prabowo Subianto to that of Tom and Jerry.

The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Palestine criticized the Board of Peace established by Trump and provided suggestions for Indonesia.

A citizen's lawsuit serves as a reminder rather than a disruption.

BGN Head Sudaryono revealed that the MBG buffet will be gradually implemented, aligning with the readiness of kitchens and schools.

Three former customs officials, Rizal, Sisprian, and Orlando, are facing prison sentences and hefty fines for bribery and gratification cases that tarnished the image of Customs.

Kemenkes spokesperson Widyawati emphasized that the impact of smoke from forest and land fires (karhutla) is extensive and can trigger various health disturbances.

The KPK arrested Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo, seizing Rp 1.9 billion and a blue drum suspected to contain corruption funds. The case has revealed five clusters.

Deputy Minister Angga Raka encourages BGN to learn and adopt Grab and OVO technologies to support MBG monitoring.