September 7, 2025 | 10:02 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Here are the highlights: Indonesia's Rupiah Predicted to Weaken Early Next Week; Total Lunar Eclipse Observable from Indonesia, Here Are the Phases and Durations; and Indonesia U-23 Victorious Over Macau in AFC U-23 Championship Qualifier.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Indonesia's Rupiah Predicted to Weaken Early Next Week
Currency observer, Ibrahim Assuaibi, predicts that the exchange rate of Indonesia's rupiah will close weaker in the range of Rp16,420-Rp16,470 per US dollar on Monday, September 8, 2025. Meanwhile, previously the rupiah closed weaker by 16 points at the level of Rp16,431 per US dollar on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Ibrahim explained several factors that caused the strengthening of the US dollar index at the end of this week's trading. First, the market is optimistic that the US central bank, The Federal Reserve, will cut the benchmark interest rate at the end of this month. This is because the Labor Statistics Bureau recorded a decrease in job vacancies in July to 7.18 million from 7.35 million in June.
2. Total Lunar Eclipse Observable from Indonesia, Here Are the Phases and Durations
The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has stated that the Total Lunar Eclipse tonight, Sunday, September 7, 2025, can be observed from Indonesia. This phenomenon only occurs during the full moon phase.
"At the peak of the eclipse, the moon will appear red if the weather is clear," explained the BMKG in an official statement on Sunday morning.
The Total Lunar Eclipse occurs when the position of the Sun-Earth-Moon is aligned in a straight line. The Moon enters the Earth's umbra shadow.
3. Indonesia U-23 Victorious Over Macau in AFC U-23 Championship Qualifier
The Indonesia U-23 national team achieved a commanding victory over Macau in the 2026 AFC U-23 Championship qualification match. The game, held at Gelora Delta Stadium in Sidoarjo, East Java, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, ended with a 5-0 scoreline in favor of the young Garuda squad.
This triumph places Indonesia in second position in Group J with four points, trailing only South Korea, who also secured a decisive win against Laos. Meanwhile, Laos and Macau are in third and fourth place, respectively.
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Kolese Gonzaga High School Reaffirms Students' Right to Participate in Indonesia's Democracy
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Forms of participation such as social media campaigns, petition drives, and voicing aspirations are a tangible manifestation of freedom of expression protected by the law.
Indonesian Education Ministry Issues Circular on School Student Expression of Aspirations
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The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has issued a circular regarding the way school students express their opinions.
5 Essential Tips for Watching Tonight's Total Lunar Eclipse
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The total lunar eclipse lasts for about 1 hour 22 minutes out of the whole process, which takes more than 5 hours. This phenomenon can be observed in Indonesia, weather permitting.
Indonesia's Rupiah Predicted to Weaken Early Next Week
9 jam lalu
The prediction of Indonesia's rupiah exchange rate to close weaker on Monday, September 8, 2025. What caused it?
Total Lunar Eclipse Observable from Indonesia, Here Are the Phases and Durations
9 jam lalu
Indonesia's Meteorology Agency (BMKG) predicts that the lunar eclipse will last for 5 hours 29 minutes 48 seconds, covering all of its phases.
Sri Mulyani Overhauls Indonesia's Financial System Stability Committee
9 jam lalu
Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani has restructured the organization & work procedures of the Secretariat of Financial System Stability Committee
Indonesian Arrested by ICE During Raid at Hyundai Plant in the US
10 jam lalu
An Indonesian citizen is arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a raid at the Hyundai electric vehicle plant.
Reasons Why Indonesia's Disability Inclusion Programs Are Not Targeted Well
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The scattered data of people with disabilities among various Indonesian ministries has led to ineffective disability inclusion programs.
Macau Coach Shares Thoughts After 0-5 Defeat to Indonesian U-23 Team
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According to the Macau coach, the development of Indonesia's U-23 national team is significant because many have broken into the senior team and played abroad.
Indonesians in London and Paris Hold Demonstrations Against Police Repression
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Hundreds of Indonesian citizens in London and Paris staged a demonstration to protest against repression by the authorities and corruption in Indonesia.
