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Women in Jogja Take to the Streets, Carrying Pots, to Protest MBG
In Yogyakarta, mothers marched carrying pans to protest the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. They raised alarm over rising student poisonings tied to MBG food and questioned the program’s trillion-rupiah budget. “We, the mothers, will be at the forefront,” said one protest leader, demanding accountability and an end to political promises.
Commission D of the Yogyakarta Regional People’s Representative Council Stresses the Importance of Support for the Sewon Modern Learning Center
Commission D of the Yogyakarta DPRD visited the Sewon Modern Learning Center on September 24, 2025, to assess its literacy and youth creativity programs. Budget constraints have curtailed many activities post-pandemic, prompting calls for greater cross-sector collaboration and funding support to sustain learning, book updates, and community engagement.
Amri/Nita Defeat Japanese Superior Pair to Advance to the Quarterfinals of the 2025 Korea Open
Indonesian mixed doubles pair Amri Syahnawi and Nita Violina Marwah defeated Japanese sixth-seed duo Hiroki Midorikawa/Natsu Saito 21-19, 21-14 in the round of 16 at the 2025 Korea Open, securing a place in the quarterfinals and delivering a confidence-boosting upset.
Bantul Teacher Delighted to Be Appointed as a PPPK, Once Received an Honorarium of USD 5 a Month
After 30 years as an honorary teacher, Poniyati, from Bantul, was finally appointed a PPPK. She recalled that, in the 2000s, her honorarium was only USD 5 per month—later rising to USD 6, USD 9, and eventually USD 30.
Anti-Corruption Campaign at Panembahan Elementary School
Yogyakarta District Attorney, through Prosecutor Yogie Rahadjo, SH, MH, led an Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bullying campaign at Panembahan Elementary School. Attended by 120 students and teachers, the lively event encouraged honesty, responsibility, and awareness among the younger generation to reject corruption and bullying while fostering integrity from an early age.
