Indonesia

Search Continues After Landslide in Central Java Leaves 11 Dead ……….. A landslide on Indonesia’s Java island has killed at least 11 people, with rescuers still searching for 12 others who remain missing, authorities said on Saturday, as reported by…

Jakarta Mosque Blasts Injure 54 During Friday Prayers; Teen Suspect Under Investigation ————————– At least 54 people were injured after two explosions struck a mosque inside SMA 72 High School, located within a navy compound in Jakarta’s Kelapa Gading district,…

Indonesia Completes Quran Translation into Makassarese Language …………. Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the completion of the Quran’s translation into the Makassarese language, spoken primarily in South Sulawesi around the city of Makassar. The initiative aims to make…

Summit of Southeast Asian nations kicks off in Malaysia with Timor-Leste joining as 11th member ————————————- Heads of states convened in Malaysia as the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened Sunday, Anadolu Agency reported. The attending…

Indonesia Aims to Become Leading Global Destination for Muslim Tourists —————————————– Indonesia is positioning itself as the world’s top destination for Muslim travelers by rapidly expanding its Halal tourism sector, leveraging its rich cultural diversity, Islamic heritage, and natural beauty.…

The Rise of the ‘Green Islam’ Movement in Indonesia: Linking Faith with Earth Conservation ——————————– A novel movement known as “Green Islam” is gaining traction in Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, aiming to seamlessly link Islamic teachings with…

Indonesia Temporarily Bans Construction of Islamic Boarding Schools ……………. The Indonesian government announced a temporary ban on the construction of Islamic boarding schools, known as pesantren, nationwide until they obtain official building permits (PBG). The decision follows the collapse of…

Indonesia to Launch New Quran Translation in Local Betawi Language ………… Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs is preparing to release a new translation of the Quran into the Betawi language, widely spoken in Jakarta and surrounding areas, after completing translation…

Indonesia Concludes Search After Deadly Boarding School Collapse in East Java ……………. Indonesian rescuers ended operations on Tuesday following the collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in East Java, retrieving 67 bodies and identifying eight additional body parts,…

Indonesia Leads “Green Islam” Movement with Eco-Friendly Mosques ………………… Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, is emerging as a global leader in environmental innovation through its “Green Islam” initiative, which integrates faith with sustainability. The program promotes climate action and…