Halal Rules Update: Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) issued Regulation No. 4 of 2026 setting new guidelines for halal compliance of imported products, aiming to give consumers certainty and businesses clear, measurable steps via an integrated electronic system ahead of phased compulsory halal certification starting October 2026. Volcano Safety for Travelers: Mount Anak Krakatau’s renewed eruption has kept Indonesia at Alert Level III, with authorities reinforcing a 3-kilometer exclusion zone and warning tourists and fishermen to stay away; ashfall was reported as light on parts of Banten’s coast, while BNPB says there’s no sign of a massive collapse that would trigger a tsunami. Tourism & Culture Push: Indonesia is set to showcase cultural diversity to Russians in Moscow through “Wonderful Indonesia: Unity in Diversity,” featuring dance, pencak silat, gamelan and wayang kulit, as part of a major theatre festival. Disaster Response on the Ground: Indonesia is leaning on ground operations to fight forest and land fires, especially peatlands in West Kalimantan, with plans for targeted deployment and weather modification support where rain clouds may form. Bali Yatra 2026: Preparations are underway for Bali Yatra 2026 with a sustainability push for a plastic-free “Green Bali Yatra,” and Indonesia is slated to participate as a partner country. Travel Industry Note: Garuda Indonesia is offering 170,000 free domestic seats for travellers from 10 countries, boosting inbound travel momentum.