Latest news in Indonesia? September 28th, 2026

Key news developments in Indonesia on September 28, 2026:

• Diplomacy & UN General Assembly: Foreign Minister Sugiono presented Indonesia’s national statement before the UN General Assembly in New York, officially promoting Indonesia’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2029–2030 term. The delegation also underscored firm stances on multilateral reform and Middle East peace initiatives.

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• Maritime Search and Rescue: The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) extended recovery efforts following the capsize of the ferry Virgo Transport 8. Officials confirmed the death toll reached 66, with dozens of passengers still unaccounted for.

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• Domestic Governance & Anti-Corruption: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) widened inquiries into regional land office transactions in East Java, while parliamentary committees summoned correctional and ombudsman officials concerning recent inspections of detention facility standards.

• Agriculture & Food Security: National authorities announced the acceleration of five designated livestock and farming zones aimed at bolstering domestic food production and mitigating climate-related supply chain risks.

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