Today's Top 3 News: Indonesia's Free Education Bid, Coachella 2027 Headliners
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Tempo English presents the top three news stories from September 25, 2026: Indonesia's commitment to free education, anticipated Coachella 2027 headliners, and Indonesia's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games.
First, Indonesia plans to implement free education from primary school to university nationwide by 2028. President Prabowo Subianto pledged this program, with the budget agency allocating Rp5 trillion for pilot projects in primary and junior high schools. The estimated cost for the full program is about Rp300 trillion.
Next, Coachella 2027 is set to happen at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, from April 2027. YouTube secured the exclusive livestream rights through 2030 after renewing a deal with Coachella's promoter, Goldenvoice. This brings the festival's livestreaming history to 15 years.
Finally, Indonesia earned its first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. The men's badminton team won by defeating China 3-2 in a nail-biting final match at the Ichinomiya City Sports Gymnasium. Moh. Zaki Ubadillah, also known as Ubed, was the hero of the match, securing the win in the decisive final point.
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