Stories from Jakarta · Indonesia

Emphasis is being placed on eye health education for rural populations.

Two bridges have been damaged due to rising water levels. This event is similar to previous reports of bridge damage from rising water in Hanoi and Jakarta. The exact extent of the damage is not yet clear.

Bubble wrap was invented by engineers Alfred Vliet and Mark Dalvenes in 1957. Their initial attempt involved creating three-dimensional plastic-coated cardboard. This early effort did not achieve the desired results, but it led to the eventual development of bubble wrap.

Harimau FC's assistant coach, Muhammad Rioja, stated they aimed for three points against Semakus but only secured one. He noted the team failed to maintain their lead after scoring and lost focus in the final three minutes.

Bahlil Lahadalia is reportedly encouraging Emil Dardak to join Golkar, signaling potential shifts in East Java politics. Meanwhile, officials are being trained to counter dissenting viewpoints, and there are concerns about potential political risks for Taiwan.

A total of 12,650 Hajj participants departed from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for Madinah today. The Ministry of Religious Affairs is focusing on ensuring friendly services for pilgrims, including those who are lonely, disabled, or women. Siti Muliani, a participant who waited 13 years, expressed her readiness to travel. National hats are also provided as a facility for Muslims. Another group of 176 Muslim youths is scheduled to depart on May 4, 2026, from Palembang. One pilgrim, Siti Muliani, has waited 13 years for the journey. 111 Hajj pilgrims from Lampung are departing Jakarta on Sadha Air flight SP5312. One pilgrim, Siti Muliani, expressed readiness to travel to Baitullah after a 13-year wait. An additional 176 Muslim youths are scheduled to depart on flight number 10, planning to travel from Palembang on May 4, 2026.

Concerns have been raised regarding illegal toys that exceed voltage limits. Some illegal 'grabber' toys use external 220-volt household power adapters, exceeding the safe limit of 24 volts for electric toys.

PKH assistance personnel have been instructed to gather data on children from poor families or those in the first and second tiers. This collection aims to provide local governments with an accurate and complete data foundation once the directives are issued.

A baby was airlifted after a hospital refused to provide care. The source also mentioned data collection for poverty-stricken children to prepare for a central government directive on student recycling.

The Jakarta provincial government is committed to advancing educational initiatives, including the Jakarta Smart Card, Jakarta Excellent Student Card, and free education cards.