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Indonesian President <strong>Joko Widodo</strong> has announced a challenge for the Central Java government to achieve a <strong>zero waste</strong> goal by the end of 2028. This announcement was made during his visit to waste processing facilities in <strong>Banimas</strong>, where the local government expressed its readiness to meet this target.
Siti Fawziya, the acting Secretary-General of the Indonesian People's Council, announced that Klaten High School won the 2026 Intelligence Competition in Central Java. The school will now compete nationally against winners from other provinces.
Flooding in the Demak region of Central Java resulted from the collapse of the Tuntang River dam, destroying 12 homes and severely damaging over 270 others. Thousands of affected residents have been evacuated.
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has announced its focus on three sectors vulnerable to corruption within the local government of Central Java, including financial planning, procurement, and position-selling practices. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
The Cultural and Tourism Office of Kudus, Central Java, has proposed 13 intangible cultural heritage items for national recognition. This initiative aims to preserve local cultural heritage and enhance cultural identity.
The Water Management Office in the Pemali Juwana region has proposed the construction of facilities to control the flow of the Singio and Pancak rivers to mitigate the risks of recurrent flooding in Demak, Central Java. This proposal was made during a coordination meeting with Central Java Governor Ahmad Lethi.