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Martha Tilaar, Founder of Sariayu Cosmetics, Dies at 89
Martha Tilaar passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 06:22 a.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at Medistra Hospital in Jakarta at the age of 89. The news was officially announced by the extended family of Martha Tilaar Group in a press statement.
Profile: Suyudi Ario Seto, Indonesia's New National Police Chief
Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) approved Suyudi Ario Seto as the new National Police Chief (Kapolri) in a plenary session on Thursday (1/10/2026), replacing General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
Marzuki Mustamar Blacklisted by Saudi Arabia, Misses Umrah
Marzuki Mustamar, former East Java chair of Nahdlatul Ulama, Indonesia's largest Muslim organization, was stopped at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport shortly before boarding on Monday (10/5/2026) after his name was flagged on Saudi Arabia's blacklist.
CELIOS Survey: 75% of Indonesians Stressed by Government Policy
A CELIOS survey with the Shadow Cabinet, released in the 'Two-Year Report Card for Prabowo-Gibran' report, was presented by CELIOS Executive Director Bhima Yudhistira online on Sunday (10/11/2026) and published Monday (10/12/2026).
Padang Flash Flood: 120 Homes Hit, Emergency Levee Done
A flash flood struck Padang, West Sumatra, on October 10, 2026, affecting around 120 inundated homes.
Foreign Ministry Resolves 124,000 Citizen Cases Since 2024
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has resolved around 124,000 cases involving Indonesian citizens abroad from 2024 through September 2026.
Bahlil Floats Moratorium on Intermediate Nickel Smelters
Downstreaming Coordinating Minister and Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has floated a moratorium on new nickel smelters producing intermediate goods.
Teacher Allowances Stalled 3 Months, MPs Press Minister
Teachers' professional allowance (TPG), or certification allowance, for July-September 2026 had not been disbursed by mid-October 2026, leaving payments stalled for three months.
Amien Rais Tells Gibran to Resign Like Bung Hatta
Ummat Party Syura Council Chair Amien Rais has urged Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka to resign, emulating Mohammad Hatta's 1956 resignation as vice president.
Indonesian Pilot Forces Ethiopian Airlines U-Turn to Israel
An Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight from Addis Ababa to Tel Aviv was ordered to turn back overnight between October 11 and 12, 2026 after one of its pilots was found to be an Indonesian citizen.
103 Indonesian Athletes Head to 2026 Asian Para Games, Target 7 Golds
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir inaugurated and saw off Indonesia's contingent to the 2026 Asian Para Games in a ceremony at Surakarta City Hall, Central Java, on Monday (10/12/2026).
Profile: Arrmanatha Nasir, Career Diplomat Turned Foreign Minister
President Prabowo Subianto appointed Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir as Indonesia's foreign minister at the State Palace, Jakarta, on Thursday (10/1/2026).
How to Register for SNBP: Requirements and Schedule for State University Admission
SNBP is an achievement-based selection route into state universities (replacing SNMPTN), with a minimum quota of 20 percent of each university's capacity.
How to Register for SNBT/UTBK: Requirements, Fees, and Full Schedule
SNBT is a test-based route into state universities (computer-based UTBK), open to grade-12 students and 2024-2025 graduates; participants may take UTBK only once per year.
LPDP Scholarship: Latest Requirements and How to Register
The LPDP scholarship is managed by Indonesia's Education Fund Management Agency under the Ministry of Finance, funding master's (S2) and doctoral (S3) studies at home and abroad.
How to Renew Your Driving License Online: Requirements, Fees, and the SINAR App
Class A and C driving license renewals are served through the Digital Korlantas Polri app via the SINAR (SIM Nasional Presisi) service.
How to Renew Your Annual STNK Online: Requirements, Fees, and the SIGNAL App
Annual STNK renewal only requires paying vehicle tax; no physical inspection and no license plate replacement.
KIP Kuliah: How to Register and Complete Requirements
KIP Kuliah is a government education-cost aid program for high-achieving students from disadvantaged families, covering tuition (UKT/SPP) waivers and monthly living-cost assistance.
How to Check NISN Online: Complete Guide and Fixes
NISN is a unique 10-digit identity code for every student in Indonesia, valid for life from basic education through university.
How to Register for KIP Sekolah: Latest PIP Requirements and Flow
KIP is the physical card marking recipients of Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP), cash education aid for SD to SMA/SMK students from disadvantaged families.
How to Apply for a Passport Online in 2026: Requirements, Fees, and the M-Paspor App
Passport applications are filed online through the M-Paspor app of the Directorate General of Immigration.
Digital ID Card (IKD): How to Activate, Requirements, and Benefits
IKD (Identitas Kependudukan Digital) is the official app of the Directorate General of Dukcapil holding the e-ID card, family card, and other civil documents digitally.
How to Register for CPNS: Requirements, Documents, and the SSCASN Flow
All CPNS registration runs through the single SSCASN gateway at sscasn.bkn.go.id, connected to the Home Ministry's Dukcapil and the DIKTI higher-education database.
Today's Prayer Times and How to Check Them Accurately
Indonesia's Directorate General of Islamic Community Guidance (Bimas Islam) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs publishes official daily prayer schedules for the whole country, calculated with astronomical (falak) science based on the sun's position and each region's coordinates.
How to Calculate SNBP Report-Card Averages
SNBP assessment gives a minimum 50 percent weight to the average report grades of all subjects; up to 50 percent comes from the interest-and-talent component.
Ramadan Fasting Intention and How to Fast
Intention (niyyah) is a requirement for a valid Ramadan fast and must be made at night before dawn; without it, the fast is invalid even if one abstains from food and drink all day.
How to Perform the 5 Daily Prayers, from Intention to Salam
The five obligatory daily prayers: Fajr 2 rak'ahs, Dhuhr 4 rak'ahs, Asr 4 rak'ahs, Maghrib 3 rak'ahs, and Isha 4 rak'ahs.
Most In-Demand College Majors in 2026
NACE Winter 2026 Salary Survey (150 organizations, Oct-Nov 2025): Finance and Mechanical Engineering are most sought by employers (61.3%), followed by Computer Science (60%).
Daily Duas: A Collection of Short, Easy-to-Memorize Supplications
Waking-up dua: “Alhamdulillaahil ladzii ahyaanaa ba’da maa amaatanaa wa ilaihin nusyuur” — all praise to Allah who gave us life after death, and to Him is the return.
Intentions for the 5 Daily Prayers (Arabic, Transliteration, Meaning)
Intention is a pillar of prayer; its place is in the heart and it is made together with the opening takbir, not after it.
How to Apply for Overseas Scholarships: Complete Guide
General steps to apply for overseas scholarships: choose country and program, find programs on official sites, check requirements, prepare documents, register via the official portal, pass selection, then arrange a visa.
Qunut Dua: Text, Transliteration, Meaning, and How to Recite It
The Qunut supplication is recited in the second rak'ah of the Fajr prayer, after rising from bowing (i'tidal) and before prostration.
How to Perform Umrah: Pillars, Requirements, and Obligatory Acts
Umrah has five pillars: ihram (intention), tawaf (7 circumambulations of the Kaaba), sa'i (7 trips between Safa and Marwah), tahallul (shaving or trimming hair), and performing them in sequence. Missing one pillar invalidates the umrah.
How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership: Requirements, Fees, and the Samsat Procedure
The Motor Vehicle Title Transfer Fee (BBNKB) for second-hand/used vehicles is waived (Rp0) under Law No. 1 of 2022.
How to Check Vehicle Tax Online: SIGNAL, SMS, and Samsat Websites
The official national channel: the SIGNAL app (National Digital Samsat) — register with your ID number and phone number, then add vehicle data via the plate number (NRKB).
How to Get a Birth Certificate: Requirements, Online Procedure, and Fees
Main requirements: a birth attestation letter from a doctor/midwife/birth attendant (or a sworn statement SPTJM), the parents' marriage certificate or excerpt (or a spousal SPTJM), family card, and the e-ID of a parent or reporter.
Zakat al-Fitr Intention and Its Amount per Person
Zakat al-fitr per person is 2.5 kilograms or 3.5 liters of rice (staple food), multiplied by the number of family members one supports.
10 Most Popular Tourist Attractions in Bali You Must Visit
Tanah Lot Temple in Beraban Village, Kediri District, Tabanan, is Bali's iconic attraction famous for its sunset panorama atop a sea rock.
12 Latest Trending Tourist Spots in Yogyakarta (Jogja)
Borobudur Temple is the world's largest Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
7 Tips to Score Cheap Flight Tickets Without Waiting for Promos
For domestic routes, the best booking window is 1–3 months before departure; for international routes, 2–6 months.
Latest Requirements for Riding Long-Distance Trains: Documents to Baggage Rules
Passengers must carry an original ID card (KTP/family card/passport) with a name exactly matching the ticket.
15 Most Trending Tourist Attractions in Bandung 2026 You Must Visit
Braga Street and Asia-Afrika Street are historic districts with colonial buildings; Braga inspired the 'Paris van Java' nickname.
3-Day 2-Night Lombok Itinerary: A Complete Hassle-Free Route
Day one is best spent in South Lombok: Sade Village, Kuta Mandalika Beach, Tanjung Aan Beach, and sunset at Merese Hill.
How to Book KAI Train Tickets Online: Via App and Website
Train tickets can be booked through two official channels: the Access by KAI app and the booking.kai.id website.
7 Must-Visit Attractions in Labuan Bajo, Once in a Lifetime
Komodo National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, covering Komodo, Rinca, Padar islands and surroundings.
10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Indonesia, World-Renowned
Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Bali, was named Most Instagrammable Beach 2021.
UKT Fees: How to Apply for Relief at State Universities
UKT is the per-semester tuition at state universities, scaled to the economic capacity of students and their parents/guardians.
Dua After Prayer: Recommended Dhikr Recitations
The order of dhikr after obligatory prayers: istighfar 3 times, “Allahumma antas salaam wa minkas salaam, tabaarakta yaa dzal jalaali wal ikraam”, then tasbih, tahmid, takbir 33 times each, and tahlil.
How to Perform Ghusl (Ritual Bath) Correctly
The ritual bath (ghusl) has only two pillars: intention and washing water over the entire outer body, including hair.