Today's Top 3 News: Prabowo Calls for National Unity on Eid al-Fitr 1447 H

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March 21, 2026 | 04:49 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Here are the highlights: Prabowo Calls for National Unity on Eid al-Fitr 1447 H; Prabowo Warns Regional Govt Not to 'Challenge' Central Govt; and List of Intimidation Acts Targeting Indonesian Activists, Influencers in 2025.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Prabowo Calls for National Unity on Eid al-Fitr 1447 H

President Prabowo Subianto extended his Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri greetings to all Indonesians, urging the public to use this moment of victory as a catalyst for bolstering national unity.

In his message, Prabowo opened by expressing gratitude for the opportunity for Muslims to reunite with the holy day. He conveyed his warmest congratulations on behalf of himself, his family, and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia.

"Happy Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri. We seek forgiveness for all transgressions, both physical and emotional. Let us use this Eid to forgive one another, mend our ties, and solidify our unity as one nation amid the various challenges we face," Prabowo stated in a video released by the Presidential Secretariat in Jakarta on Friday, as reported by Antara.

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2. Prabowo Warns Regional Govt Not to 'Challenge' Central Govt

President Prabowo Subianto has warned regional administrations not to “challenge” the central government, saying Jakarta has often stepped in to handle responsibilities that should have been carried out by provincial and regency governments.

“Do not challenge the central government. Many expenditures that should be handled by regencies and provinces are not being carried out,” Prabowo said in a statement released by the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday evening, March 19, 2026.

Prabowo made the remarks during a question-and-answer session at his residence in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, which ran from Wednesday night, March 18, into the early hours of Thursday. He was responding to questions from journalists and experts invited to the gathering.

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3. List of Intimidation Acts Targeting Indonesian Activists, Influencers in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, a troubling pattern of intimidation has emerged in Indonesia, targeting activists, influencers, artists, and journalists who have publicly voiced criticism over the government’s response to a series of major national issues and crises.

The acts of intimidation range from coordinated online harassment and threats to physical terror, including the delivery of animal carcasses, vandalism, and even an attempted firebombing. Those targeted share a common thread: outspoken criticism of disaster response efforts and environmental governance.

1. Greenpeace Activist Terrorized With Chicken Carcass

One of the most alarming cases involved Iqbal Damanik, Climate and Energy Campaign Manager at Greenpeace Indonesia. On Tuesday morning, December 30, 2025, his home was targeted in what the organization believes was an act of intimidation.

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