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Plastic, a synthetic material typically used for packaging and bottles, is derived from hydrocarbons that are found in fossil fuels, specifically natural gas and crude oil. The raw, virgin materials that serve as the base for all plastic products are called resins (a high-viscosity substance that can be converted into polymers).
While Indonesia was enjoying the Idul Fitri celebrations (marking the end of the holy fasting month), global financial markets experienced a massive shock. The panic was fueled by concern over a severe escalation of the Iran War after US President Donald Trump set a 48-hour deadline that would expire on 23 March 2026.
The key story in March 2026 is obviously the Iran War that broke out after a United States (US)-Israeli coalition attacked various strategic assets in Iran starting on 28 February 2026, thus causing another (possibly long-term) geopolitical conflict after the Russo-Ukrainian War (2022-present) and Israel-Hamas War (2023-present).
The Free Nutritious Meal program (in Indonesian: Makan Bergizi Gratis, abbreviated as MBG) is a true cornerstone of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s domestic policy, representing one of the largest social welfare initiatives in the history of the country.
