Taufiq LIDA when he was trapped by a landslide in Takengon. Photo: Instagram @lida2018_taufiq Dandut singer Taufiq LIDA described the condition of his hometown in Aceh which was affected by floods and landslides. According to him, the disaster that hit a number of areas in northern Sumatra caused major damage and claimed lives.Taufiq said that … [Read more…]
FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — President Prabowo Subianto has officially determined the fees that must be paid by Hajj pilgrims who wish to carry out the Hajj pilgrimage in 2026. The costs that the congregation must pay range from flights to accommodation in the Holy Land — in accordance with the latest policy. Costs for Organizing the … [Read more…]
Residents affected by flash floods took refuge in warehouses owned by residents in Sumuran Village, Batang Toru District, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra. (Photo: ANTARA FOTO/Yudi Manar) The Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) provides the latest report on the health conditions of residents affected by the flood and landslide disasters in Aceh, West Sumatra and North … [Read more…]
FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has filed a complaint with the KPK Supervisory Board (Dewas) for alleged misappropriation or embezzlement of confiscated assets which are said to be related to criminal acts of corruption. The report was submitted by Linda Susanti. He and his attorney Deolipa Yumara visited the KPK Council Office … [Read more…]
Illustration of Ultra Processed Food (UPF) (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/urfinguss) A new paper published in the journal The Lancet, as part of a series of three publications, reveals that consumption of Ultra Processed Food (UPF) continues to increase worldwide.UPF is one of the categories in the NOVA classification, which was introduced in 2009 by Prof. Carlos … [Read more…]
FAJAR.CO.ID, MAKASSAR — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) continues to tighten competency standards for Hajj and Umrah companions. One thing that is of concern is the mandatory certification for congregational mentors so that the mentoring process runs professionally and in accordance with regulations. Head of the South Sulawesi Hajj and Umrah Development and … [Read more…]
Illustration photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/huettenhoelscher The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first guidance on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapy to treat obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease.This step was taken to address a growing global health challenge, with obesity affecting more than 1 billion people worldwide.In September 2025, WHO has added GLP-1 therapy … [Read more…]
FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Fajar.co.id received appreciation from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) for the most productive regional online media category in Eastern Indonesia. Appreciation was given directly by the Chief Executive of Capital Market, Derivative Financial and Carbon Exchange Supervision of the OJK, Inarno Djajadi to the Chief Editor of Fajar.co.id Harifudin at the OJK … [Read more…]
FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The floods that hit the island of Sumatra, triggered by a tropical cyclone, have become a widespread concern for various parties. Moreover, hundreds of lives were lost as a result of this disaster. This flood disaster also put the Ministry of Forestry (Kemenhut) in the spotlight. The performance of the Minister of … [Read more…]
FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Distribution of aid to residents affected by floods in West Sumatra, North Sumatra and Aceh continues. Now 15 tons of basic necessities and emergency supplies have been sent to Padang, West Sumatra; Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra; and Aceh. This assistance comes from the DPR RI. The assistance was handed over directly by … [Read more…]