Stories from Yogyakarta · Indonesia

The late Ustaz Jazir Jogokariyan has been posthumously awarded for his innovative contributions to mosque management and conceptualization. The award ceremony was attended by Teuku Riefky, who expressed optimism about the creative economy's performance.

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 120 km south of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The tremor had a shallow depth and struck approximately six minutes prior to the report.

Abdul Muiz, a journalist from Yogyakarta, was recognized as Indonesia's first national hero. He was arrested by the Dutch in 1922 and exiled to Garut, West Java. In exile, he completed his novel 'Salah Asuhan,' which became a work. Abdul Muiz was posthumously awarded the title of National Hero on August 30, 1959.

Jakarta-Lavany Living Transmedia won the 2026 men's pro-liga championship. Jakarta Pertamina Enduro successfully defended their title in the women's pro-liga grand final. Both championship matches took place in Yogyakarta. The competition is part of the national pro-liga circuit. The victory follows a runner-up finish two years prior. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono expressed gratitude for the team's achievement. The win marks the club's return to the top of the league. The team won the final match with set scores of 25-19, 25-23, and 25-21. Players expressed satisfaction with the win despite increasing competition from other teams in the league.