Top 3 News: Iran Loses Ground in Hormuz, Prabowo's Millions of Jobs Claim Checked

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August 19, 2026 | 09:38 pm

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Here are the highlights: Iran Loses Ground in Strait of Hormuz as Most Ships Use Oman Route; What Are BEM UI's Eight Demands in Jakarta's HI Roundabout Protest?; and Fact Check: Is Prabowo Right That Investment in Indonesia Created Millions of Jobs?.

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

1. Iran Loses Ground in Strait of Hormuz as Most Ships Use Oman Route

Iran appears to be losing some control over the Strait of Hormuz as most vessels increasingly use an alternative shipping route along Oman’s coast, while the United States expands its naval presence in the strategic waterway amid the ongoing conflict with Tehran.

Why are ships shifting away from Iran’s preferred route, and what does it mean for control of the Strait of Hormuz? Click here to read more about the latest developments and the competing claims from Iran and the United States.

2. What Are BEM UI's Eight Demands in Jakarta's HI Roundabout Protest?

BEM UI’s planned protest at Jakarta’s Hotel Indonesia Roundabout comes with eight demands covering corruption, living costs, regional autonomy, disaster response, and military and police involvement in civilian affairs.

With the demonstration expected to disrupt traffic around the city center, click here to read the full story and see the protest schedule and recommended alternative routes.

3. Fact Check: Is Prabowo Right That Investment in Indonesia Created Millions of Jobs?

President Prabowo Subianto says investment in Indonesia continues to grow despite global uncertainty, with realized investment exceeding Rp1,010 trillion in the first half of 2026.

But a closer look at official data and expert analysis shows that rising investment has not translated into stronger labor absorption, as much of the capital continues to flow into capital-intensive projects.

What do the numbers really show about investment and job creation under Prabowo? Click here to read more about the data.

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