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  Tangerang - Dozens of students from the University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang (UMT), particularly from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), complained that they had not yet been assigned groups for the 2025 Community Service Program (KKN). The UMT Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) previously stated that they had prepared the appropriate number of groups for the 2022 student intake. This complaint has been widely voiced by students on social media and campus forums since Monday evening. They expressed confusion and worry about being left behind in the upcoming KKN process. "I registered early, but I haven't been assigned a group yet. Many of my friends are in the same situation," said Ardi, an English Language Education student from the 2022 intake. In response to this situation, LPPM UMT immediately issued an official clarification via their Instagram account on Tuesday morning. In the post, the LPPM acknowledged that the number of KKN ...

Tangerang - On Friday morning, June 20, 2025, a truck crashed into a commuter line at a railroad crossing near Tanah Tinggi Station, Tangerang City. The incident injured three people, including a motorcyclist who was struck by the truck and thrown off the train, and the train driver. As  result of the incident, commuter line service was disrupted and passengers were evacuated, while traffic on Jalan Sudirman experienced severe congestion. The Indonesian Railways Commuter Line (KAI) stated that it would take legal action against the truck driver for alleged negligence. Meanwhile, police are still investigating the exact cause, including allegations that the crossing gate was not fully closed when the truck passed. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of caution and compliance with signs at railroad crossings.

Tangerang - Audrey Bianca Callista, a finalist from Jakarta, was officially crowned Miss Indonesia 2025 at the final night of the pageant held on Wednesday night, July 9, 2025, at RCTI+ Studios in Jakarta. Audrey outperformed 37 finalists from various provinces after going through a rigorous selection process, both during quarantine and on the grand finale night. Audrey captivated the judges and audience during the question-and-answer session, where she explained her vision of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support her social programs, particularly in eradicating child marriage. Her intelligent and empathetic answers earned her the recognition of being Indonesia's ambassador at the upcoming Miss World 2026 pageant. The Miss Indonesia 2025 grand finale night was also enlivened by a special guest, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, Miss World 2025 from Thailand. Her presence provided encouragement and inspiration for the finalists as they strived for the title. This year...

Poris, Tangerang - Heavy rains that have been pounding the Tangerang area since Monday night have caused flooding in several areas in the Poris area of ​​Tangerang City. Water levels reaching 50 to 80 centimeters inundated community organizations and main roads, disrupting community activities. According to residents of RT 04 RW 06, Poris Plawad Village, the floodwaters began entering their homes at 2:00 a.m. Many residents were forced to evacuate to higher ground to save their valuables. "I woke up because the water was knee-deep inside the house. We immediately took out the children and important documents," said Yulianti, one of the affected residents. In addition to inundating homes, the flooding also caused traffic jams on Jalan Benteng Betawi and Jalan Maulana Hasanudin, as vehicles were unable to pass through. Tangerang City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) officers have been deployed to assist with evacuations and air extraction at the affected locations. He...

  By: Habibatus Sadiah Recently, there have been increasing reports from residents of large trucks operating outside the operating hours set by the local government. Yet, operating hour regulations are established for a very clear reason: to reduce congestion and ensure public safety, especially in densely populated areas. Unfortunately, many drivers and freight companies still ignore and disregard these regulations. Residents of Poris, for example, have complained several times about large trucks passing in the early morning or late evening—dangerous times when many schoolchildren and residents are on the road. This is not just a minor violation. It is a clear disregard for public safety. Large trucks have large blind spots and slow braking, which is extremely dangerous when forced to operate during heavy traffic. Accidents can happen at any time. When a regulation is established, especially one concerning public safety, it is natural for everyone to comply. There is no justificat...