Preparations for NU's 35th congress reach 90%, 3,300 targeted
The top NU forum is scheduled for Aug. 27-30, 2026, at Pesantren Tambakberas in Jombang.
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Zulfa Mustofa ready to run for PBNU chairman in 2026
Support from PWNU and PCNU has strengthened ahead of NU's 35th Muktamar in Tambakberas, Jombang, on 27-31 August 2026.
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Prabowo puzzled by protests against MBG, cites help for poor children
He said MBG is not mandatory for those who can afford it and rejected claims the program is draining education funding.
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Prabowo links low teacher pay to budget leakage
He cited losses from fake export reports at US$908 billion over 34 years, or about Rp15.000 trillion, from under-invoicing.
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Prabowo heads to Madura to open 1,151 km of roads, attend NU meeting
The East Java trip includes opening a national road segment in Sampang before Prabowo closes the NU congress and conference in Bangkalan.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
PBNU prepares Munas-Konbes NU closing in Bangkalan if Prabowo attends
If the president cannot make it, the closing will stay in Ploso, Kediri; PBNU said the Bangkalan move is symbolic.
Republika, CNN Indonesia +3
NU congress urges revision of hajj law, cites 70% subsidy
The NU scholars’ forum said the current hajj benefit scheme is unfair and wants the wakalah contract with BPKH clarified.
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PWNU and PCNU in Central Java, DIY back Muktamar in Lirboyo
The Magelang forum also rejected limits on the syuriyah element and AHWA zoning ahead of NU's 35th Muktamar.
Antara News, Republika
Nasaruddin Umar Enters Consideration for PBNU Chair
His past as Katib Aam adds weight to the bid ahead of NU's Munas-Konbes in East Java on 20-23 June.
Republika, Antara News
PBNU selects Pesantren Al-Falah Ploso, Kediri for June 20-21 congress
The forum will finalize materials for the August 2026 Muktamar NU, including PBNU business rules, financial governance and Digdaya digitalization.
Republika, CNN Indonesia
Minister urges Islamic boarding schools to train leaders, managers
The directive came during a pesantren directorate strengthening event in Krapyak, with KH Abdul Wahab Hasbullah held up as a model.
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