Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•7hAuto-translatedSurabaya City Gov Fires East Java Raka Raki Runner-Up After Alleged Abortion CaseThe Surabaya City Government has terminated the employment of Tio Ferdian Rahmana, the Runner-Up of Raka Raki East Java, after his alleged involvement in an abortion request went viral. Tio was a non-ASN contract worker hired since 2024. Head of General Affairs, Protocol and Leadership Communicatio…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•10hAuto-translatedPG Djombang Baru Supports the 35th NU Congress with Social ActionPT Sinergi Gula Nusantara (SGN) Pabrik Gula (PG) Djombang Baru is backing the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress at Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic Boarding School, Jombang, on August 27–31, 2026. The support takes the form of river cleanups and providing a mess for congress participants to stay in. PG …Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•10hAuto-translatedHabagat Storm in the Philippines Kills 8, Affects 486,000 ResidentsThe southwest monsoon Habagat, which intensified along with tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, left eight people dead and one missing in the Philippines, according to a government report on Sunday. The victims were spread across several areas due to landslides, drowning, and electrocution. The Nati…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•10hAuto-translatedGambus Misri Jombang Revives After 40 Years of Vacuum, Now Held as a FestivalA traditional art form from Jombang, Gambus Misri Bintang 9, is back on stage after around 40 years of hiatus through the Gambus Misri Festival 2026 in Kendalsari Hamlet, Kendalsari Village, Sumobito. This art, which blends music, dance, comedy, and Islamic stories, was created by the late Asfandi, …Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•13hAuto-translatedThe 35th NU Congress: Hundreds of Nusantara Ulama Manuscripts Exhibited in JombangThe 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Congress also featured an exhibition of hundreds of old manuscripts and books called “Turots at the Congress”. The exhibition was organized by Nahdlatut Turots (NT) from August 27–31, 2026, at the Maqbarah complex of KH Abdul Hamid Chasbullah in Jombang, right next to t…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•14hAuto-translatedNU Congress Participants in Jombang Advised to Be Alert for Extreme WeatherParticipants of the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Congress, which will be held at Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic Boarding School in Jombang from August 27–31, 2026, are being asked to watch out for changes in the weather. Head of the PBNU Health Institute, dr. HM Zulfikar As’ad, said the daytime and ni…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•16hAuto-translatedM 7.4 Earthquake Shakes Colombia, At Least 21 KilledA magnitude 7.4 earthquake shook western Colombia, killing at least 21 people and causing severe damage in several cities. The quake's epicenter was about 5 km east of San Jose del Palmar, at a depth of 107 km, according to USGS. It struck at 12:34 GMT. In Pereira, Mayor Mauricio Salazar reported 1…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•16hAuto-translatedPWI Jombang Turns Office into 'Pondok Pewarta' for Journalists Covering NU CongressThe Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) of Jombang Regency has transformed its office on Jalan Wahid Hasyim into a 'Pondok Pewarta' for out-of-town journalists covering the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Congress. The congress is scheduled to take place at the Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic Boardin…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•1dAuto-translatedErros Djarot Releases Autobiography Volumes 2 and 3, Reveals Political Strategy for MegawatiCultural figure and senior politician Erros Djarot launched the second and third volumes of his autobiography at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Sunday (9/8). The books recount his struggle in supporting Megawati Soekarnoputri to become the Chairperson of PDI and later Vice President during the 1999 MPR Ge…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•1dAuto-translatedMinistry of Religious Affairs to Disburse Rp 4.1 Trillion in Operational Aid for Madrasahs and RA Phase II 2026The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) will soon disburse the School Operational Assistance (BOS) for madrasahs and Operational Assistance for Raudhatul Athfal (BOP RA) Phase II of the 2026 fiscal year. The total budget reaches Rp 4.1 trillion, consisting of Rp 3.7 trillion for Madrasah BOS and…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•1dAuto-translatedNU Congress Prep in Jombang Ramping Up, Unwaha Rooms Now Have AC InstalledPreparations for the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Congress in Jombang keep showing significant progress, with overall progress already passing 50 percent. PBNU Secretary General Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) said that KH Wahab Chasbullah University (Unwaha) is now way more ready, including AC installation…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•1dAuto-translatedFlop at AFF 2026, 'Empty the Stadium' idea starts floating aroundIndonesian football fans' disappointment is boiling over again after the national team failed to reach the semifinals of the ASEAN Championship 2026 (AFF Cup 2026). The high hopes built on the presence of diaspora players and naturalization processes once again ended in a bitter reality: Indonesia g…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•1dAuto-translatedBojonegoro's Underpaid DBH of Rp74.9 Billion Disbursed, 2024-2025 Still UncertainThe Bojonegoro Regency Government has received the disbursement of the underpayment of the Revenue Sharing Fund (DBH) for 2023 amounting to Rp74.9 billion. The funds entered the regional treasury after the issuance of the Disbursement Order (SP2D) on August 7, 2025. The Head of KPPN Bojonegoro, Tegu…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•1dAuto-translatedSouth Korea Hit by Heatwave up to 37 Degrees CelsiusMost of South Korea is getting slammed by a heatwave, with daytime temps hitting 37 degrees Celsius. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) is predicting heavy rain up to 100 mm on the east coast and in the mountains of Gangwon, plus up to 40 mm in Seoul and central areas. Temps drop a bit w…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•1dAuto-translatedRegular Ramadan Recitation in Pasuruan Draws Crowds, Carries Message of Mutual Respect in Independence MomentThe regular majelis pengajian every Saturday night in Ngembe Village, Beji District, Pasuruan Regency, is getting more and more crowded with residents. Led by Gus Muhammad Qibti Ismail, this recitation continues amid the euphoria of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day. Gus Muhammad said that the reci…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•2dAuto-translatedFire Spreads Further, Bromo Tourism Shut Down CompletelyThe fire in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) area is spreading even more, burning over 179.2 hectares and sweeping through the savanna, heading towards B-29 Hill in Lumajang. As a result, all Bromo tourist entry points are totally closed off. This closure is based on a letter from TNBT…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•2dAuto-translatedSurabaya City Gov Iron Chair Theft, Perpetrator Used Clinic AmbulanceSatpol PP Surabaya uncovered a case of iron chair theft belonging to the Surabaya City Government. Two chairs bearing the city gov logo were found at a scrap collector's place on Jalan Kaliwaron, Gubeng, during a routine patrol on June 23, 2026. The perpetrator, a resident of Sumenep, used the clini…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•2dAuto-translatedPCNU Jombang Calls on Residents and Mosque Caretakers to Enliven NU CongressThe Jombang Branch Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PCNU) has issued an organizational instruction to ensure the success of the 35th NU Congress on August 27–31, 2026, at Bahrul Ulum Islamic Boarding School in Tambakberas, Jombang. The instruction is directed at all structural and cultural levels…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•2dAuto-translatedGresik Industry Grows Rapidly, Coordinating Minister for PM Encourages Vocational School Graduates from Islamic Boarding Schools to Enter the Job MarketThe Gresik Regency government is strengthening the link between vocational education, especially Islamic boarding school-based vocational high schools (SMK), and industry needs. This step aims to build a socio-economic ecosystem for Islamic boarding schools and improve human resources quality so tha…Show more
Kabar Baik@KabarBaik•2dAuto-translatedSupporting the NU Congress, Jombang Regional Hospital Prepares Mini ICU and Special Rooms for VVIP GuestsJombang Regional Hospital is making sure their health services are ready to support the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Congress, which will take place at Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic Boarding School in Jombang on August 27-31, 2026. The hospital is a referral center for participants and will look afte…Show more
