House blast in Grand Polonia Medan linked to gas pipe
Police detected gas at the site as evacuation work continued and investigators sought the exact cause of the blast.
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Earlier: Grand Polonia Medan house blast kills 3 peopleSeries: Grand Polonia · House Explosion · 2 chapters since Jul 20
BMKG: Most major cities see fair to cloudy skies, Jakarta sunny
Light rain may still hit Medan, Pontianak, Mamuju, Manokwari and Nabire, while Pekanbaru to Merauke could face hazy skies.
Series: Bmkg · Daily Weather Forecast · 2 chapters since Jun 14BMKG: Light rain to remain widespread in North Sumatera through Friday
BMKG warns of slick roads, reduced visibility and possible flooding; Batubara could see moderate rain at night.
Antara News, Republika +1
Fuel queues in Medan and Binjai ease after supplies rise
New: Pertamina has raised deliveries to gas stations to 120-125 percent and added backup trucks to keep stocks steady.
Antara News, Republika
Pertamina adds tankers to speed fuel distribution in North Sumatra
Polda Sumut is escorting fuel tankers as Pertamina runs Medan terminals, SPBU and supplies from Kisaran, Siantar and Lhokseumawe 24 hours.
Antara News, Republika +2
Fuel Distribution in Sumut Disrupted, Bobby Sets 2-Day Deadline
The provincial government is preparing help from TNI and Polri as the disruption stems from fewer truck drivers after mass layoffs.
Antara News, Tribunnews
270 students at permanent Medan Sekolah Rakyat start MPLS July 14
Medan is among the first 19 schools in a national rollout, with a 19-day MPLS period before matriculation and full boarding.
Antara News, Republika
Government targets waste problems in 24 major cities by 2028
Half the target is to be completed in 2027, starting with landfills handling more than 1,000 tons of waste per day.
Antara News, Republika
North Sumatra targets 7.3 million in free health checks in 2026
Screenings in North Sumatra also flag anxiety and stress, with teenagers the most commonly identified group.
Antara News, Republika
Consumer confidence slips to 117.8 as spending rises
Households devoted 73 percent of income to consumption, while savings fell to 17 percent and loan installments held at 10 percent.
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12-year-old fish vendor in Medan finds new hope at Sekolah Rakyat
After enrolling at SRMP 2 Medan, Risky no longer sells fish daily and now aims to become a soldier.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +1
BMKG: Most major Indonesian cities cloudy to rainy this weekend
BMKG also warned of heavy rain with lightning and strong winds in Padang, Tanjung Pinang and Tanjung Selor.
12-year-old Medan student who killed her mother gets 5-month treatment
The judge ordered care at Balai Sentra Bahagia Medan, shorter than the prosecutor's eight-month request.
CNN Indonesia, Tribunnews
Prabowo asks to trim regular hajj queues before 2027 review
Kemenhaj says the actual wait is now about 13-14 years, while the new administrative system standardizes it at 26 years nationwide.
Antara News, Republika
Indonesia ships first 28 tons of palm fronds to China
The supply from Riau, North Sumatra and Aceh involves 7 cooperatives and is expected to benefit 2,800 members economically.
Antara News, Republika
BMKG warns of heavy rain in Sumut, Kalteng, Sulbar
In Sumatera Utara, light to very heavy rain may continue for a week, raising the risk of floods and landslides.
Antara News, Tribunnews
North Sumatra draws 936 prizes for compliant vehicle taxpayers
The program replaces tax amnesty with incentives, including an umrah pilgrimage and one car as the grand prize in December 2026.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Bobby urges PLN compensation after rolling blackouts in Sumut
PLN is still speeding repairs on 12 damaged SUTET towers, while any compensation must await central government approval.
Tempo, Antara News
Bulog speeds rice distribution, 5.3 million tons on hand
By June 6, food aid rice had reached nearly 60% of 33.2 million targets, while SPHP sales also expanded nationwide.
Antara News, Republika
Stage II of Sekolah Rakyat construction at 93 sites reaches 71.13%
Twelve sites have topped 80% and are targeted for completion on June 20, paving the way for the 2026/2027 school year.
Republika, Antara News
Floods inundate 485 homes in Medan, extreme weather damages 20 in Sumut
BPBD reported 80-150 centimeters of floodwater in three Medan districts, while severe damage was reported in Serdangbedagai.