Archive: 13 February 2026
42 articles found
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 23:58 WIB
President targets developing 1,000 fishing villages in 2026
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto revealed the government’s target to modernize and empower at least 1,000 coastal villages under the Red and White Fishing Villages program across Indonesia this year. “Our target is to develop 1,000 fishing villages in 2026, with a broader goal of 5,000 villages by 2029,” he remarked at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 event in Jakarta on Friday.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 23:54 WIB
Prabowo pledges stability, security to drive Indonesia's growth
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the Indonesian government’s commitment to safeguarding political stability, national security, and investors’ trust, citing them as the foundation of national development and economic growth. Speaking at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 event in Jakarta on Friday, he stated that political stability is a primary key to enduring development in Indonesia.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 23:53 WIB
Prabowo says free meal program boosts household spending nationwide
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) has driven an increase in household consumption in various regions over the past year. Speaking at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 event in Jakarta on Friday, he said several regional leaders had reported tangible improvements in community welfare resulting from government policies.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 23:36 WIB
Son of Riza Chalid Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Crude Oil Corruption Case
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – The son of oil tycoon and fugitive Riza Chalid, Kerry Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza, was sentenced to 18 years in prison and fined in the case of alleged corruption in crude oil and refinery product management during the 2018–2023 period.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 23:32 WIB
Iran urges stronger D-8 cooperation to tackle global challenges
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, highlighted the need to strengthen cooperation among D8 member countries in addressing current economic challenges. “We believe that the countries, the independent countries and also Islamic countries, they need to have more cooperation, solidarity, and closeness to just face the new situation in the economic area,” said the ambassador in a special interview with ANTARA, here on Friday (2/13).
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 00:00 WIB
Danantara to Announce First Waste-to-Energy Auction Winners by End of February
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara) will announce the winners of the first phase of Waste to Energy (WTE) project auctions by the end of February 2026. BPI Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani explained that the WTE project is one of the government’s key focuses in addressing the country’s enormous waste problem.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 00:00 WIB
Singapore Remains Indonesia's Largest Foreign Investor with US$17.4 Billion in 2025
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Investment Minister and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan P. Roeslani revealed that Singapore remains the largest contributing country for investment in Indonesia. According to BKPM data, Singapore contributed US$17.4 billion in foreign direct investment during January-December 2025. Rosan disclosed this at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 event held at Wisma Danantara, Jakarta, on Friday (13/2/2026).
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 00:00 WIB
Danantara Plans to Purchase 32-Hectare Land Plot in Saudi Arabia Near Masjidil Haram
Jakarta - Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani has revealed plans to purchase a 32-hectare plot of land in Saudi Arabia. According to Rosan, the site is located just 600 metres from Masjidil Haram. The process is currently at the tender stage, being conducted by the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC). The land forms part of the hajj village project. “The second phase is still in process. But we have been informed that we will secure the tender.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 23:21 WIB
Super Air Jet Lombok-Surabaya Flight Delayed 5 Hours, Passengers Protest
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – A Super Air Jet flight on the Lombok-Surabaya route experienced a delay of nearly five hours at Lombok Airport, West Nusa Tenggara. The delay triggered protests from a number of passengers. The protests went viral on social media, with several passengers demanding clarity on departure times and calling on the airline to take responsibility. Super Air Jet flight IU 721, scheduled to depart at 4:55 p.m.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 23:11 WIB
Iran encourages D-8 nations to cut tariffs amid global trade tensions
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, encouraged joint efforts among D8 member countries to enhance trade cooperation, including through tariff reductions.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 23:08 WIB
Riva Siahaan and Associates Face 14-Year Prison Demand in Fuel Corruption Case
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Defendant Riva Siahaan, former President Director of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, was sentenced to 14 years in prison in the corruption case involving crude oil and refinery product management at PT Pertamina (Persero). He was prosecuted alongside two other defendants: Maya Kusmaya, former Director of Central Marketing and Trading at PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, and Edward Corne (EC), former VP of Trading Operations at PT Pertamina Patra Niaga.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 22:46 WIB
3 Defendants in Crude Oil Management Corruption Case Face 14-Year Prison Sentences
Three defendants in the corruption case involving the management of crude oil and refinery products at PT Pertamina (Persero) have been sentenced to 14 years in prison. They include the President Director of PT Pertamina International Shipping, Yoki Firnandi; VP of Feedstock Management at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, Agus Purwono; and Director of Feedstock and Product Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, Sani Dinar Saifuddin.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 22:45 WIB
Indonesia positions blue carbon at core of climate strategy for COP31
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia is fast-tracking blue carbon as a central element of its climate transition strategy while submitting its second NDC and preparing for the COP31 Climate Conference in Antalya, Turkey. An official of the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry, Koswara, in an official statement in Jakarta on Friday, emphasized that Indonesia has a strategic opportunity to lead the development of blue carbon at the global level.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 22:14 WIB
Bareskrim Names Former Bima City Police Chief as Suspect in Drug Case
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – The National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has named former Bima City Police Chief Sr. Comr. Didik Putra Kuncoro as a suspect in a drug trafficking case. Director of Narcotics Crime at Bareskrim Brig. Gen. Eko Hadi Santoso said the suspect designation was made by investigators following a case review on Friday (2/13) afternoon. “The result of the case review is to proceed with the investigation of Sr. Comr.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 22:06 WIB
Pram Opens 2026 Lunar New Year Festival: Symbol of Jakarta as a Global and Inclusive City
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government officially opened the Jakarta Lunar New Year Festival 2026 series at the Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout area on Friday (2/13). The celebration was held as an affirmation of Jakarta’s identity as a global city that is inclusive and a home for all segments of society.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 21:54 WIB
Golkar Reminds Cabinet Members Not to Quarrel Publicly
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Golkar Party Faction Chairman Muhammad Sarmuji urged all party members currently serving in the Red and White Cabinet not to attack or quarrel with each other in public. Sarmuji made the remarks during a thanksgiving ceremony marking the 58th anniversary of the Golkar Party Faction in the House of Representatives at the parliamentary complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Friday (2/13).
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 21:46 WIB
Basarnas Officially Closes Search Operations for Cisarua Landslide Victims
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has officially closed search and rescue (SAR) operations for landslide victims in Kampung Pasir Kuning and Pasir Kuda, Pasirlangu Village, Cisarua Subdistrict, West Bandung Regency, after 22 days of operations. “Basarnas officially closed SAR operations for the landslide disaster in Pasirlangu Village after 22 days,” said Bandung SAR Office Chief Ade Dian Permana in Bandung on Friday (2/13).
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 21:12 WIB
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Responds to String of Armed Criminal Group Attacks in Papua
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago responded to a string of attacks allegedly carried out by Armed Criminal Groups (KKB) in Papua. He plans to increase security personnel at Koroway Airport in South Papua following the shooting of a Smart Air aircraft by an armed group days earlier. The shooting killed the pilot and copilot flying the aircraft. “Forces will be increased.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 21:09 WIB
Bangladesh Polls Herald Democracy's Return
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party appears to have won a landslide in February 12 national polls according to local media, winning 209 seats, a two-thirds majority in the 300-member National Assembly the Jatiya Sansad.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 21:09 WIB
New Chapter in East Jakarta Kampung Dukuh Land Case, Heirs Become Defendants
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – The land dispute case in Kampung Dukuh, East Jakarta, has entered a new chapter. Armando Herdian (AH), a member of the heir family, has now become a defendant at the East Jakarta District Court. In the reading of charges held on Wednesday (1/28), AH was charged with alleged fraud or embezzlement related to the release value of inherited land worth approximately Rp 259 billion.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 21:05 WIB
KPK Seizes 5 Suitcases Containing Rp 5 Billion in Cash During Customs Case Raid
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) seized more than Rp 5 billion in cash during a raid related to an import bribery case involving Customs and Excise. KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said the raid was conducted at a location belonging to a related party in the Ciputat area of South Tangerang. “During the raid, the team secured evidence consisting of 5 suitcases containing cash worth more than Rp 5 billion,” Budi said in a written statement on Friday (2/13).
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 20:25 WIB
Jokowi Says Legal Process Will Continue Even If Roy Suryo Were to Apologize
Indonesia’s seventh president, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), affirmed that legal proceedings against Roy Suryo and associates must continue. He made the statement in response to remarks by the chairman of the pro-Jokowi group “Kami Jokowi,” Razman Nasution, who said Jokowi had closed the door on restorative justice (RJ) for Roy Suryo, Tifa, and Rismon Sianipar.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 20:23 WIB
Flooding Hits Jember: Bridge Collapses, 3,944 Households Affected
Flooding has reportedly struck 17 villages in Jember Regency, East Java, from Thursday (2/12) through Friday (2/13), affecting thousands of residents. Jember BPBD Chief Edi Budi Susilo said the flooding hit 17 villages across eight subdistricts in Jember, with 3,944 households reported affected. “Flooding struck eight subdistricts with 3,944 households affected,” Edi said on Friday (2/13). Edi said that before the flooding, heavy rainfall pounded the area for several hours.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 20:16 WIB
Residents Speak After Eating Chemically Contaminated Cisadane River Fish: Smells Like Diesel
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – The Cisadane River in the greater Tangerang area became contaminated after a fire struck a pesticide factory in the South Tangerang area. As a result, numerous fish were found dead along the river, prompting the Tangerang Regency Health Agency to issue a warning for residents to temporarily refrain from consuming fish from the river. However, before the official advisory was issued, some residents had already collected and prepared fish from the river.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 20:04 WIB
Gus Ipul Urges Denpasar Mayor to Retract Statement on BPJS Deactivation
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) demanded that Denpasar Mayor I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara retract his statement deemed misleading to the public regarding the deactivation of Health Insurance Premium Assistance Recipients (PBI).
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 19:51 WIB
GP Ansor Accepts Bahar bin Smith's Apology on One Condition
Tangerang, CNN Indonesia – The Tangerang City branch leadership of the Ansor Youth Movement (GP Ansor) affirmed that it accepts the apology from suspect Bahar bin Smith regarding the alleged assault case. However, GP Ansor stipulated that Bahar must still be held accountable for his actions through the full legal process.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 19:15 WIB
Jokowi Responds to Rumors of Becoming Prabowo's Presidential Advisory Council Member: I'll Just Stay in Solo
Surakarta, CNN Indonesia – Indonesia’s seventh president, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), has once again been rumored to become a member of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres). The rumors surfaced amid intensifying speculation of a Red and White Cabinet reshuffle in early 2026. When asked to confirm the reports, Jokowi did not comment much. The father of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka affirmed that he still wants to stay in Solo.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 19:07 WIB
Bus Carrying 33 Passengers Hits Truck on Solo-Ngawi Toll Road, Stewardess Killed
Surabaya, CNN Indonesia – A collision between a truck and a bus occurred on the Solo-Ngawi Toll Road at KM 566 A, in Bangunrejo Kidul Village, Kedunggalar Subdistrict, Ngawi Regency, on Thursday (2/12). One person was reported dead. Head of the Traffic Law Enforcement Unit at Ngawi Police, Insp.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 18:56 WIB
Two T-50i Combat Training Jets from South Korea Arrive in Indonesia, Strengthening Air Force
Two of the six newly purchased combat training jet aircraft from South Korea, the T-50i, have arrived in Indonesia. Head of Public Relations and Defense Information at the Ministry of Defense’s Secretariat General, Brig. Gen. Rico Ricardo Sirait, explained that the T-50i aircraft were shipped via air cargo from South Korea to Juanda Air Base in Sidoarjo, East Java.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 18:55 WIB
Wakal Village Muslims in Maluku Determine 1 Ramadan Falls on February 17
Maluku, CNN Indonesia – Muslims in Wakal Village, Leihitu Subdistrict, Central Maluku Regency, Maluku, have decided that 1 Ramadan 1447 Hijri falls on Tuesday (2/17). Wakal Village Muslims, including traditional elders, customary officials, and mosque leaders, held a deliberation to determine 1 Ramadan after Friday prayers at Nurul Awal Mosque. They exchanged ideas and shared views on the hisab (astronomical calculation) and rukyat (moon sighting) methods for determining 1 Ramadan 1447 H.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 18:49 WIB
Jokowi Agrees with Abraham Samad's Proposal to Reinstate the Old KPK Law
Solo, CNN Indonesia – Indonesia’s seventh president, Joko Widodo, responded to the discourse on reverting the Corruption Eradication Commission Law (KPK Law) to its version prior to the revision. The proposal was put forward by KPK Chairman for the 2011–2015 period, Abraham Samad Riyanto, during a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto in Kertanegara on Friday (1/30). Jokowi welcomed Abraham Samad’s proposal.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 18:36 WIB
Police Arrest Malaysian National Carrying 99,000 Happy Five Pills Worth Rp 39 Billion
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – The Narcotics Crime Directorate of the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) arrested a Malaysian national named Muhammad Syafiq in connection with the trafficking of Happy Five narcotics. Bareskrim Narcotics Crime Director Brig. Gen. Eko Hadi Santoso said Syafiq was arrested at a hotel in Dumai, Riau, on Thursday (2/12). “The joint team found three suitcases containing approximately 99,600 Happy Five (H5) narcotic pills wrapped in plastic wrap.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 18:28 WIB
Purbaya Changes ID Card Name to Pakubuwono XIV, Immediately Sued
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – KGPH Purbaya has changed his name on his national identity card (KTP) to Sri Susuhunan Pakubuwono Empat Belas (the Fourteenth). The name change follows Solo District Court ruling number 178/Pdt.P/2025/PN Skt. After the court granted the request, he processed his civil registration documents and had a new photo taken for his new ID card at the Solo Population and Civil Registration Agency on Thursday (2/12).
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 18:05 WIB
Prabowo Quips: Maybe We Need a Little Authoritarianism Too
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – President Prabowo Subianto responded to accusations calling him an authoritarian leader. He argued that Indonesia still falls within the category of a democratic country. While joking, Prabowo suggested that an authoritarian style of leadership in the context of law enforcement might actually be needed. He even implied that the people might prefer an authoritarian leadership style when it comes to upholding the law in Indonesia. “We’re a democratic country, right?
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 18:03 WIB
Prabowo Brings Up Adolf Hitler in Economic Speech — What's Going On?
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – President Prabowo Subianto referenced Nazi leader Adolf Hitler during his speech at the Indonesia Economic Outlook event at Wisma Danantara. Prabowo began by saying that corruption and budget leakages continue to plague Indonesia. He even said that misappropriation and manipulation occur at every level. “We don’t need to be ashamed of our shortcomings. There is still far too much corruption. We must eradicate corruption from Indonesian soil.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 17:39 WIB
Military Police Commander: TNI-Police Clash in South Papua Triggered by Miscommunication
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Military Police Commander Maj. Gen. Yusri Nuryanto said the clash between military and police personnel near Marseling Area 2 of Infantry Battalion 819/PIBP, Obaa District, Mappi Regency, South Papua, was triggered by miscommunication. “Initially it was nothing serious — it was caused by miscommunication. It’s normal. Today’s soldiers are young.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 17:32 WIB
Roy Suryo and Associates Send Letter to Police Inspector General Requesting Jokowi Diploma Case Be Dropped
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – The Roy Suryo camp is requesting that the investigation into the allegations of a fake diploma against Indonesia’s seventh president, Joko Widodo, be dropped and a Cessation of Investigation Order (SP3) be issued. The request was conveyed by Roy’s camp through a letter addressed to the National Police Inspector General of Oversight, Comr. Gen. Wahyu Widada.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 17:18 WIB
Flooding Submerges Three Subdistricts in Cirebon, 1,505 People Affected
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – A total of 1,505 residents in Cirebon Regency, West Java, have been affected by flooding that struck three subdistricts since Thursday (2/12). The disaster was triggered by prolonged heavy rainfall that pounded the area from the upper to lower river basins. Head of the Emergency and Logistics Division of the Cirebon Regency BPBD, Hadi Eko, said the high rainfall caused water levels in the Cijangkelok and Cisangarung rivers to rise and overflow into residential areas.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 17:08 WIB
Environment Minister Inspects Chemical Warehouse and River in South Tangerang, Reveals Failure to Have Wastewater Treatment Plant
South Tangerang, CNN Indonesia – Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq personally inspected the site of the burned chemical warehouse in the Taman Tekno area, Setu, South Tangerang City, Banten, on Friday (2/13) morning. He also inspected the river suspected of being contaminated following the warehouse fire. During the visit to the warehouse area, Hanif discovered that there was no wastewater treatment plant (IPAL) on site.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 17:00 WIB
Prabowo: Over the Past 10 Years Much Village Fund Money Never Reached the People
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – President Prabowo Subianto raised the issue of village funds not being fully distributed to the public over the past 10 years. He said that during that period, many village officials allegedly misused the budgets allocated to village governments. “Over the past 10 years, we must admit that much of those funds did not reach the people.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 16:26 WIB
National Police Headquarters Takes Over Bima Police Chief Case, Will Pursue Ethics and Criminal Proceedings
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – The National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has taken over the suspected drug trafficking case involving Bima City Police Chief Sr. Comr. Didik Putra Kuncoro. National Police Public Relations Division Chief Insp. Gen. Johnny Eddizon Isir said Didik has been deactivated from his position as police chief. Additionally, he is also being investigated for alleged ethical violations by the National Police Professional and Security Division (Propam).
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 16:04 WIB
Environment Ministry to Sue Company Responsible for Cisadane River Contamination in Court
South Tangerang, CNN Indonesia – Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq stated that the government will take legal action against the company suspected of being responsible for river contamination in South Tangerang, Banten. The river is suspected of being contaminated by residue from a chemical warehouse fire in Taman Tekno, South Tangerang, some time ago. The government will sue the company through both criminal and civil proceedings.