Strong El Nino through January 2027 threatens Aceh Besar rice fields
The drought is already disrupting rice planting and raising the risk of failed planting and lower harvests.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
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Indonesia leads global LNG re-export loading market, buoyed by Arun Terminal
New: the IGU 2026 report puts Indonesia’s loading volume at 0.85 million tons, or 17.3% of the global market.
Republika, Antara News
Gayo Lues official resigns after child’s flexing video goes viral
The Gayo Lues administration will study the resignation letter and form a special team to investigate the controversy.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +2
125 elementary students in Nagan Raya still in makeshift classrooms
Six class groups have been squeezed into three temporary rooms since the school was damaged by flash floods in late November 2025.
Antara News, Republika
Government sets aside Rp100.1 trillion for Sumatra recovery
Seven ministries and agencies have won Ministry of Finance approval, while work on 7,952 permanent homes is targeted to start in September 2026.
CNN Indonesia, Tribunnews +1
Pertamina extends fuel terminal hours in Aceh, shipments up 65%
Lhokseumawe and Krueng Raya now operate 14 hours a day, while truck deliveries rise about 65% and supply swaps bolster stocks.
Republika, Antara News +1
Pertamina extends fuel terminal hours in Aceh to 14 a day
Truck delivery frequency is up about 65%, and Lhokseumawe now supplies Langsa and Aceh Timur with 48.000 liters a day.
Republika, Antara News
Dozens of Hectares of Disaster-Damaged Land in Pidie Jaya Return to Use
Update: land buried in mud since late November 2025 is now planted with shallots, corn and chilies to restore residents' income.
Antara News, Republika
Tito urges regional governments to boost supply as inflation hits 3.34%
The biggest pressures came from airfares, garlic, cooking oil and rice during the school holiday period.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +1
Aceh Tamiang flood survivor makes 2026 Paskibraka national team
Zilqueensa topped district and provincial selection, then will represent Aceh at the Aug. 17, 2026 independence ceremony.
Antara News, Republika
Government pushes fathers to escort children on first school day
Kemendukbangga/BKKBN has issued SE 17/2026, while several regions are allowing male ASN more flexible start times.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +1
Bahlil installs Golkar Aceh leadership, targets more seats
He urged local congresses down to the village level and tied party consolidation to support for the Prabowo government.
Antara News, Republika
Prabowo inaugurates 5 dams from Lombok Barat, including Meninting
The new irrigation network is targeted to support 1,559 hectares, supply 150 liters per second of raw water, and cut flood risk in Lombok Barat.
Antara News, Tempo +3
Prabowo inaugurates 5 dams worth Rp9.79 trillion from NTB
The five dams are targeted to irrigate 39,540 hectares and support up to 1 million tons in added rice output.
Republika, Antara News +1
Government reinforces Enang-Enang Bridge, heavy trucks barred
Foundation and abutment reinforcements will begin this week, while a 300-meter permanent bridge is targeted for 2027.
CNN Indonesia, Tempo +3
BNPB speeds Sumatera disaster housing, allocates Rp100,1 trillion
Temporary housing is 99,9 percent complete, while about 900 of a 39,000-unit permanent housing target are now under construction.
Pidie Jaya flood victims use Rp8 million aid for business
New: some of the stimulus funds are being used not only to clean homes but also to open small stalls in temporary housing areas.
Indonesia ships first 28 tons of palm fronds to China
The supply from Riau, North Sumatra and Aceh involves 7 cooperatives and is expected to benefit 2,800 members economically.
Antara News, Republika
Task force speeds permanent recovery from Sumatera disaster with Rp100.1 trillion
Only 5 ministries and agencies have received budgets so far, while regions are urged to use the Rp10.6 trillion in TKD already disbursed.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +1
Police burn 2-hectare cannabis field in Aceh Utara, 2 arrested
The cannabis field was found in Desa Teupin Rusep, Sawang, and two owners, IL (31) and MH (28), were detained.
Antara News, Republika
Tito sets next week deadline for Sumatera disaster aid
Officials have allocated Rp10,64 triliun in TKD, while a Rp25 miliar grant from Labuhanbatu to Gayo Lues remains stalled.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +2
Task force gives Kemenhut 3 months to finish pine resin permits in Aceh
That could allow two firms to resume exports of 12 pine resin derivatives to 26 countries after a permit overhaul.
Kemenag Allocates Rp85 Billion for Aceh Disaster Recovery
The funding includes rebuilding MIN 5 Pidie Jaya, rehabilitating 64 KUA, and aid for 85 mosques and prayer rooms.
Antara News, Republika
600 hectares of rice fields in Nagan Raya dry up as Jeuram canal shallows
Rice plants are starting to wilt, and the next planting season could be at risk if canal normalization is delayed.
Antara News, Republika