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Babel PKK Chair’s Initiative Brings Free Mass Circumcision to 52 Children
A free mass circumcision program at Depati Hamzah Regional Hospital in Pangkalpinang served 52 children on Monday, June 22, 2026. Backed by Babel TP-PKK Chair Noni Hidayat, the program was designed to ease family costs that can run into millions of rupiah.
Bangka Belitung Weather Forecast June 23, 2026: Rain Alert
PANGKALPINANG, JOURNALARTA.COM – BMKG has placed all seven regencies and cities in Bangka Belitung under a moderate-to-heavy rain watch on June 23, 2026, with lightning, thunder, and strong winds possible.
National Gathering and YPPN Grand Anniversary 2026 Strengthen Literacy Collaboration
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – The extended family of the Yayasan Pusat Pembelajaran Nusantara (YPPN), Suara Utama Editorial Office, AR Learning Center, and the Taklim Jurnalistik Community held a National Gathering, Grand Anniversary, and 2026 Training and Education event...
Palembang Weather Forecast Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Cloudy, 24-32°C
Palembang will stay cloudy on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with a 20 percent rain chance and a Very High UV Index of 10, according to BMKG.
National Weather Forecast Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Sumatra, Java-Bali, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Papua
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Fourteen areas in Indonesia are under a watch for moderate to heavy rain on Tuesday, June 23, 2026,...
DKUKM Babel asks UGM KKN-PPM students to support village MSMEs
Bangka Belitung’s Cooperatives and SMEs Office has asked 2026 UGM KKN-PPM students to help village MSMEs secure Business Identification Numbers and halal certification. Officials say the students can work as field facilitators, making business legality easier to understand for rural entrepreneurs.
Suspected Illegal Tin Mining Leaves Pangkalpinang Residents Landless
PANGKALPINANG, Indonesia — A resident says about two hectares of private land along a riverbank in Pangkalpinang have been damaged by suspected illegal tin mining, with the operation allegedly tied to the husband of a city council member. The mining reportedly continued even after a police raid on June 20, 2026.
Indonesia Early Weather Warning for June 22-24, 2026 Hits 27 Provinces
BMKG has issued an early weather warning for June 22-24, 2026, covering 27 provinces with heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds. West Sumatra, Bengkulu and Highland Papua are at the highest alert level as flood, landslide and shipping risks rise.
Jabodetabek Weather Alert: Thunderstorms, Extreme UV Through June 26
JAKARTA, JournalArta — BMKG has warned that Jabodetabek faces afternoon-to-evening thunderstorms, strong winds, and extreme UV levels through June 26, 2026, raising risks of flooding, traffic delays, and sunburn for commuters and outdoor workers.
Poltak: Don’t Use President’s Name to Hold Declared-Safe Goods
JAKARTA — PT Putra Prima Mineral Mandiri says 15 containers of ilmenite remain detained at sea despite two matching lab tests. Lawyer Poltak Silitonga has accused the task force handling the case of creating legal uncertainty and damaging business confidence.
Munas III PJS 2026 Seeks Dewan Pers Recognition in Jakarta
Pro Jurnalis Media Siber (PJS) will hold its third national congress in Jakarta from July 21-24, 2026, with Dewan Pers recognition as its main target. Leaders say the forum comes at a time when Indonesian cyber media faces disinformation, pressure from low-quality content and questions over professional standards.
Pertamina fuel prices on June 22, 2026: Pertalite Rp10,000
JAKARTA, June 22, 2026 — Pertamina fuel prices on June 22, 2026: Pertalite Rp10,000 and subsidized Biosolar Rp6,800 remain unchanged nationwide, while several nonsubsidized fuels moved sharply by region.
Bangka Tengah Free Halal Certification for MSMEs
Bangka Tengah Regency is offering free halal certification for MSMEs to lift product quality and market reach. By March 2026, the region had about 26,000 active MSMEs, while 327 businesses had already secured halal certificates.
How to Transfer Money from Taiwan to Indonesia via Phone
TAIPEI — Sending money from Taiwan to Indonesia via phone is quicker now, but the real cost still depends on fees, exchange rates, and transfer limits. For migrant workers and families, the cheapest option is not always the fastest.
Indonesia Esports Team Secures 3 Asian Games 2026 Tickets, HOK Goes Perfect
Indonesia locked up three direct spots at the Asian Games 2026 esports event after Naraka Bladepoint, Identity V and Honor of Kings qualified, with HOK going 6-0 and 77-0.
Pramono Says Jakarta Has ASEAN’s No. 2 Public Transport System
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung says the capital now ranks second in ASEAN for public transport, behind Singapore. Six transit modes are being prepared for integration in Dukuh Atas.
Free Ambulance Service 24 Hours Operates in Jakarta and Palembang
Bangka Belitung has started a free 24-hour ambulance service for referral patients in Jakarta and Palembang. The program aims to cut transport costs for low-income families, with pickups from major airports and direct transfers to referral hospitals or provincial shelter homes.
FPTI Welcomes Prabowo’s Support for National Sport Climbing Plan
FPTI welcomed President Prabowo Subianto’s backing for a multiyear funding scheme for athlete training camps. Chair Yenny Wahid said the policy gives national sport climbing the stability it needs after Indonesia’s lead gold in Prague.
Purbaya Says Indonesia’s Growth Engine Is in Prime Condition
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said Indonesia's growth engine remains in prime condition, citing a healthy fiscal position and a budget deficit kept below 3 percent of GDP during a lecture in Tianjin.
BI Denies New Rp18,000 and Rp1 Million Rupiah Notes
Tempo fact-checked images claiming to show a new rupiah series featuring Prabowo-Gibran. Bank Indonesia said the Rp18,000 and Rp1,000,000 denominations were never issued, and digital analysis showed the visuals were created with AI.
Bangka Tengah Prepares World Cup 2026 Watch Sites
Bangka Tengah Regency has started mapping public spaces in every district for World Cup 2026 watch parties. Officials say the plan is meant to spread football crowds, support small traders, and keep the event orderly with coordinated security.
Allo Bank x Weverse Lets Users Top Up Jelly in Rupiah
Allo Bank and Weverse have launched a rupiah-based Jelly top up feature for Indonesian users. The service, which started on June 20, 2026, removes currency conversion steps and puts the transaction inside the Allo Bank app.
Artha Graha Boss Says Indonesia Still Attractive to Global Investors
Artha Graha Network founder Tomy Winata says Indonesia remains attractive to global investors despite global uncertainty, citing Bali’s growth potential, rule compliance and the need for cautious capital deployment.
How to Check 2026 BLT Dana Desa Recipients, Third Tranche
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Villagers waiting for the 2026 third tranche of BLT Dana Desa can check recipient status through the Ministry of Social Affairs’ official portal, while the payout period covers September to December 2026.