Indonesia

On the seventh day of Ramadan 2026, Indonesian Muslims rely on precise daily prayer timetables published by major news outlets. This analysis examines the consistency and distribution of imsak schedules across urban centers.

A viral social media post by an LPDP alumnus stating "cukup saya yang WNI" (I'm the only one who's an Indonesian citizen) has reignited scrutiny over Indonesia's state scholarship accountability, with 44 awardees recorded as absconding and political pressure mounting to evaluate the agency's recruitment system.

How Bank Indonesia's digital currency exchange platform sparked an online scramble for fresh cash ahead of Lebaran 2026—and what it reveals about scaling digital public services in a vast archipelago.