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…]
Fajar.co.id, Jakarta – PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk continues to strengthen its role in empowering micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. Most recently, BRI held the Grand Launching of BRI x SOGO MSMEs at SOGO Central Park Jakarta (28/11). Present at the event were the Minister of MSMEs of the Republic of … [Read more…]
FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The chaos within the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) seems to be getting hotter. Mutual fire is now starting to happen. After circulating circular letter 4785/PB.02/A.II.10.01/99/11/2025 which confirmed that KH Yahya Cholil Staquf was no longer the General Chair of PBNU, now it was Gus Yahya’s turn to dismiss certain positions at … [Read more…]
FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The existence of the Indonesian Special Airport Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, continues to attract the attention of the wider community. This was after a statement by the Minister of Defense, Sjafrie Syamsoeddin, who said that airport operations did not involve state authorities. Responding to the polemic, the Chairman … [Read more…]
FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Social media activist, Herwin Sudikta, responded to the news that Gus Yahya will no longer serve as General Chair of PBNU as of November 26 2026. He said that the end of the leadership period was an important momentum for the Nahdlatul Ulama organization to return to its teachings. Herwin said that … [Read more…]
FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri) Tito Karnavian said that the government would send a team to conduct a comprehensive audit of health services in Papua. This step is a direct instruction from President Prabowo Subianto, following the case of a pregnant woman who died after being rejected by four hospitals in Papua. … [Read more…]