Archive: 20 February 2026
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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:42 WIB
Floodwaters Yet to Recede: 19,408 Households in Bekasi Observe Fasting Amid Flooding
Severe flooding triggered by prolonged rainfall has affected 19,408 households across Bekasi Regency in West Java, forcing 376 residents to evacuate as they observe Ramadan amid rising waters. The disaster has inundated 1,026 hectares of agricultural land, threatening local food production, whilst authorities coordinate round-the-clock emergency response including communal kitchens to ensure evacuees receive meals for sahur and iftar.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:24 WIB
Free Nutritious Meals Programme Seen as Boost for Agricultural Sector and Women's Empowerment
Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme is credited with driving significant agricultural sector growth, which surged to 5.33 per cent year-on-year in Q4 2025, up from just 0.68 per cent in 2024. A survey of 1,800 parents found the programme reduced daily household expenditure for 36 per cent of respondents, with 81 per cent of vulnerable households supporting its continuation.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:20 WIB
New Criminal Procedure Code: KPK Says Only Suspects Can Be Barred from Leaving the Country
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that under the new Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), which took effect on 2 January 2026, travel bans may only be imposed on suspects, not witnesses. The change has immediate practical consequences, as the KPK declined to extend a travel ban on a witness in the Hajj quota corruption case whilst maintaining bans on two suspects, including former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:11 WIB
Exxon Secures Business Certainty Until 2055, Adds US$10 Billion Investment
Indonesia has confirmed the extension of ExxonMobil's oil and gas operations until 2055, accompanied by an additional investment of approximately US$10 billion (Rp168 trillion), primarily targeting the Cepu Block in East Java. The deal, announced by Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia during President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Washington, forms part of a broader US$15 billion energy purchasing agreement between Indonesia and the United States covering LPG, crude oil, and refined fuel products.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:10 WIB
Indonesia Extends Freeport Mining Permit to 2061 with $20 Billion Investment Commitment
Indonesia extended Freeport-McMoRan's mining permit in Papua until 2061, with a $20 billion investment commitment over 20 years, as the government seeks to explore new reserves ahead of peak production in 2035. The extension allows Indonesia to increase its shareholding from 51% to 63% by 2041 without acquisition costs through an additional 12% divestment.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:10 WIB
Elderly Toy Vendor in Deli Serdang Accused of Molesting 28 Primary School Girls
A 65-year-old toy vendor identified as L has been detained by Medan Metropolitan Police on suspicion of sexually abusing 28 female primary school pupils aged 9 to 11 in Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:08 WIB
Kediri–Tulungagung Toll Road Progress Temporarily Halted
Construction of the Kediri–Tulungagung toll road in East Java has been temporarily suspended following the expiry of its location determination permit in December 2025, with no official word yet from the Ministry of Public Works on an extension. The 44.17-kilometre National Strategic Project, initiated by PT Gudang Garam under a public-private partnership scheme with an estimated investment of Rp9.92 trillion, faces the prospect of restarting land acquisition from scratch if the project resumes.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:05 WIB
Bekasi Flooding Spreads, 19,408 Households Forced to Fast Amid Floodwaters
Severe flooding across Bekasi Regency, West Java, has affected 19,408 households and displaced 376 people, with water levels reaching up to 170 cm in the worst-hit areas and landslides reported in multiple villages. The disaster, triggered by a full day of heavy rainfall, has also inundated 1,026 hectares of agricultural land, threatening local food production, whilst emergency agencies scramble to provide relief supplies including meals for sahur and iftar during Ramadan.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:04 WIB
Kebumen Golden Village Programme Empowers Economy and Creates Jobs
The Desa EMAS (Advanced and Prosperous Economy) 2026 programme, initiated by the INOTEK Foundation and Sandiaga Uno's Yayasan Indonesia Setara, has begun training 37 MSME participants in Kebumen regency in banana stalk crafts to boost rural incomes. The Kebumen regency government has pledged full support for the six-month mentoring programme, noting that 449 villages across the district have significant potential for economic development under the One Village One Product concept.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:04 WIB
Residents of Muara Batang Angkola Village in Mandailing Natal Refuse Relocation
Residents of the flood-prone village of Muara Batang Angkola in Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra, have unanimously refused government relocation proposals, citing their economic dependence on the area. The regional disaster agency has proposed centralised relocation of 464 houses across several flood-affected villages, following severe flooding of over two metres in late November 2025 that displaced more than 600 people from the village alone.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:03 WIB
US Supreme Court Rules Trump Tariff Policy Illegal
The United States Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's tariff policies imposed on various countries, ruling them illegal. The landmark decision carries significant implications for global trade, including for Indonesia, which has been among the nations affected by US tariff measures.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:03 WIB
Theater performance marks Bali Language Month in Denpasar
A theater performance was held in Denpasar to commemorate Bali Language Month, celebrating the region's cultural and linguistic heritage. The event showcases efforts to preserve and promote the Balinese language and cultural traditions in the province.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:03 WIB
Theatre performances mark Balinese Language Month celebrations in Denpasar
The Bali Provincial Government is hosting a series of theatre performances as part of Balinese Language Month, running until 28 February at the Bali Cultural Park in Denpasar. Dozens of theatre groups comprising students, artists, and journalists are presenting works exploring themes of ancestral land, nature conservation, and contemporary social issues, underscoring official efforts to preserve Balinese cultural heritage.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:03 WIB
Banjarmasin Mayor Urges House of Representatives to Review Impact of Regional Fiscal Policies
Banjarmasin Mayor Muhammad Yamin HR has called on House Commission II to reassess the impact of fiscal transfer policies to regions, warning that adjustments to regional transfers are undermining local government financial capacity and public service delivery. During a parliamentary recess visit, the mayor also raised concerns about waste management following the closure of a major landfill site, flooding infrastructure needs, and regulatory constraints hobbling regionally owned enterprises.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:01 WIB
Military Deployment to Middle East Surpasses 2003 Iraq Invasion — Is Iran Surrounded?
The United States has undertaken an unprecedented military build-up in the Middle East, surpassing the scale and speed of deployments seen during the 2003 Iraq invasion. The movements have intensified concerns over a potential military confrontation with Iran.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:00 WIB
Prophet Muhammad's Hair and Sandals Exhibited at Pakansari Cibinong
The Bogor Regency government is hosting a free month-long exhibition of approximately 75 artefacts attributed to the Prophet Muhammad and his companions at the Pakansari area in Cibinong throughout Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. Displays include hair, beard, sandals, a staff, the Ka'bah's kiswah, and swords belonging to prominent Islamic historical figures, reflecting the local government's engagement with religious and cultural heritage programming.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:00 WIB
Bantul Police Intelligence Officer Suspended Over Alleged Extortion of Property Firm
A member of the Bantul Police Intelligence and Security Unit has been suspended and placed under internal affairs investigation following allegations of extorting a property development company in Bantul, Yogyakarta. The Yogyakarta Special Region Police issued a security order removing the officer from active duty and stressed it would handle the case transparently, tolerating no misconduct from its members.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 23:00 WIB
Customs and Tax Authorities Seal Jewellery Shop in Pluit Over Alleged Import Violations
Indonesia's Directorate General of Customs and Excise, together with the North Jakarta Regional Tax Office, sealed a safe containing jewellery at a shop in Pluit, Jakarta, on Friday over suspected import violations. The joint enforcement operation signals heightened scrutiny of the jewellery trade for customs and tax compliance.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:58 WIB
Gerindra Legislator Presses Transport Minister on Lebaran Travel Readiness in Working Meeting
House Commission V member Novita Wijayanti raised wide-ranging transport preparedness concerns during a working meeting with Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi ahead of the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season. Key demands included maintaining the free homecoming bus programme without fleet reductions, controlling airfares, improving road lighting across several provinces, and enforcing maritime safety inspections during extreme weather.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:58 WIB
Customs and Excise Officials Seal Jewellery Shop in Jakarta
Officers from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise sealed a safe containing jewellery at a shop in Jakarta's Pluit area on 20 February 2026, over suspected administrative violations related to imported goods. The operation was conducted jointly with the North Jakarta Regional Office of the Directorate General of Taxes, signalling a coordinated enforcement effort against potential import duty and tax irregularities in the luxury goods sector.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:58 WIB
Civil Service Police to Go Undercover as Civilians to Monitor West Jakarta Nightlife Venues
West Jakarta's Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) will deploy plainclothes officers to conduct covert surveillance of nightlife establishments during Ramadan, alongside uniformed patrols. The operations aim to enforce a DKI Jakarta gubernatorial regulation restricting operating hours for nightclubs, discotheques, massage parlours, karaoke venues, and bars throughout the holy month.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:58 WIB
Capital Market Reform: IDX Prepares to Review FCA Trading in Second Quarter
The Indonesia Stock Exchange plans to review its Full Call Auction share trading system in Q2 2026, with simplification rather than expansion the likely direction of any changes. Acting chief executive Jeffrey Hendrik said enhanced data transparency and revised free float rules could render some special monitoring board criteria unnecessary, whilst a return to continuous trading for FCA-classified shares remains a possibility.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:57 WIB
Pertamina Chief Says Indonesia to Increase LPG Imports from US to 70 Per Cent
PT Pertamina plans to raise the share of LPG imports sourced from the United States from approximately 57 per cent to 70 per cent, as part of the Indonesia-US reciprocal trade agreement (ART) signed by Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:55 WIB
High-sugar foods not recommended for pre-dawn Ramadan meals
A nutritionist has warned against consuming high-sugar foods during sahur, advising that complex carbohydrates, protein and fibre are preferable for sustaining energy throughout the fasting day. The guidance aligns with Indonesia's Ministry of Health recommendation to limit daily sugar intake to 50 grammes, with the WHO suggesting added sugar should comprise less than 10 per cent of total daily energy intake.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:53 WIB
Pertamina Chief: US Share of LPG Imports Could Rise to 70 Per Cent
Pertamina's president director has announced that the Indonesia-US trade agreement could increase the American share of Indonesia's LPG imports from 57 per cent to 70 per cent, as part of a broader US$15 billion energy import commitment. The deal, signed on 19 February as part of a reciprocal tariff agreement, encompasses LPG, crude oil, and refined petroleum products, with Pertamina insisting all procurement will remain subject to open tender processes.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:51 WIB
Official: Former Kopassus Battalion Commander Now Leads Kodim 0509 Bekasi Regency
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ronald, formerly commander of Battalion Sat 71.2 Kopassus in Cijantung, has been installed as the new District Military Commander (Dandim) of Kodim 0509/Bekasi Regency, replacing Lieutenant Colonel Sabdo Aji Wibowo. The appointment is strategically significant given Bekasi Regency's status as one of Southeast Asia's largest industrial zones, where the new commander is expected to strengthen civil-military coordination to support ongoing development and investment.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:50 WIB
Freeport permit extended for new reserve exploration, says Bahlil
Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has confirmed the extension of Freeport-McMoRan's Special Mining Business Permit (IUPK) in Papua until 2061, citing the need to explore new reserves ahead of the projected 2035 production peak.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:50 WIB
Hundreds of North Sulawesi Police Personnel Clean Up Megamas Beach Area
Hundreds of North Sulawesi regional police personnel conducted a major clean-up of the Megamas Beach tourist area in Manado, collecting plastic waste and household refuse carried in by the tide. The initiative, led by the provincial police chief, was framed as a concrete contribution to President Prabowo Subianto's Indonesia ASRI environmental programme, and aimed to encourage broader community responsibility for waste management at one of the city's most prominent public gathering points.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:47 WIB
Youth and Sports Minister confirms ASEAN Para Games bonuses will match SEA Games rewards
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir has confirmed that cash bonuses for Indonesia's ASEAN Para Games medallists will be equal to those awarded to SEA Games 2025 athletes, signalling the government's commitment to parity for para-athletes. Indonesia secured 392 medals at the 2025 ASEAN Para Games in Thailand, finishing second overall, with individual gold medallists set to receive Rp1 billion each pending presidential approval.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:45 WIB
Government Responds to Indonesia's Declining Corruption Perception Index in 2025
Indonesia's Corruption Perception Index score fell three points to 34 in 2025, placing the country on par with Nepal and ranking it 109th out of 180 nations surveyed by Transparency International. The government accepted the findings without dispute, pledging to study TI's recommendations and pointing to the proposed Asset Forfeiture Bill as evidence of its commitment to addressing state losses from corruption.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:44 WIB
West Jakarta Police Food Task Force Inspects Tomang Barat Market
The West Jakarta Metro Police's Food Clean Sweep Task Force conducted a routine inspection of Tomang Barat Market to monitor staple food prices and availability ahead of Ramadan. Whilst prices for rice, sugar, cooking oil, meat and eggs remained stable with sufficient stocks, authorities noted recent increases in chilli and shallot prices but deemed overall supply adequate for the fasting month.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:43 WIB
FPCI: Energy Transition Becomes Arena for Global Competition
The Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia founder Dino Patti Djalal has declared President Prabowo's target of 100 GW of solar capacity within ten years "highly realistic and achievable," framing the energy transition as a global economic race. The FPCI's Climate Unit is assembling experts to support the government's renewable energy ambitions, citing energy security, clean energy industrialisation, and rural productivity as key drivers for accelerating solar power development across Indonesia.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:42 WIB
Dony Oskaria and Andre Rosiade Designate Sepablock as Standard for Post-Disaster Permanent Housing
Senior officials from the House of Representatives and the state enterprise supervisory body Danantara have committed to making Semen Padang's interlocking brick product, Sepablock, the primary building material for post-disaster permanent housing across Indonesia.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:41 WIB
China Tightens Firecracker Sales Following Explosions That Killed 20
China has imposed stringent new firecracker sales regulations after two explosions in Jiangsu and Hubei provinces killed 20 people during the Lunar New Year holiday. Authorities issued "five prohibitions and three obligations" targeting retail safety, crowd management, and storage limits, whilst ordering comprehensive inspections of all firecracker shops and warehouses nationwide.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:40 WIB
Pursuing Oil and Gas Lifting Targets, Pertamina Opens Strategic Collaboration with Global Companies
PT Pertamina signed a memorandum of understanding with US oilfield services giant Halliburton for mature oilfield recovery, witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto at the Indonesia-US Business Summit in Washington D.C. The agreement, one of eleven investment MoUs worth a combined US$38.4 billion, focuses on enhanced oil recovery technology transfer and operational best practices to arrest natural production decline at Indonesia's ageing oil and gas fields.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:40 WIB
Former Bima Kota Police Chief Named Suspect Following Dismissal from National Police
Former Bima Kota Police Chief Didik Putra Kuncoro has been named a suspect by the West Nusa Tenggara Regional Police for allegedly receiving Rp2.8 billion in gratification from a drug dealer, following his dishonourable discharge from the Indonesian National Police. He faces charges under the 2009 Narcotics Law carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and a fine of up to Rp10 billion.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:38 WIB
North Sumatra Deputy Governor Briefs Parliament on Accelerated Post-Disaster Recovery
North Sumatra's Deputy Governor Surya has updated the House of Representatives' Commission VIII on the province's rehabilitation and reconstruction progress following devastating floods and landslides in late November 2025. Temporary housing construction is under way across Tapanuli Utara and Tapanuli Selatan regencies, with livelihood recovery programmes and critical infrastructure repairs being prioritised alongside longer-term technology-based disaster mitigation systems.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:38 WIB
Bahlil: Indonesia to Facilitate US Investors' Entry into Critical Minerals Sector
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has announced that Indonesia will facilitate American companies seeking to invest in the country's critical minerals sector. The policy signals Jakarta's openness to US capital in a strategically important area amid growing global competition for critical mineral supply chains.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:37 WIB
PERURI strengthens local synergy through emergency preparedness donation in Karawang
State-owned money printer PERURI has donated an ambulance to the Karawang Military District Command (Kodim 0604) as part of its corporate social responsibility programme, timed to coincide with the first day of Ramadan. The gesture reflects the SOE's ongoing commitment to building collaborative ties with strategic local stakeholders, including the Indonesian Armed Forces, in its operational base of Karawang, West Java.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:36 WIB
Ramadan Raids: Civil Police Seize 2,105 Bottles of Illegal Alcohol in West Jakarta
West Jakarta's Civil Police (Satpol PP) seized 2,105 bottles of illegal alcohol across eight sub-districts during Ramadan enforcement operations, deploying 192 joint officers. Authorities warned that the proliferation of illegal liquor during the holy month heightens the risk of public disorder, including street brawls, and confirmed that confiscated goods will be destroyed at the National Monument in May 2026.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:36 WIB
Fraud case ensnaring police officer's wife in Serang declared complete for prosecution
Banten Regional Police have declared the case file complete (P21) for an Rp800 million fraud and embezzlement case involving a police officer's wife identified as DV, transferring the suspect and evidence to prosecutors. The case has become complicated by a counter-report for defamation filed against the original complainant, though police maintain both matters are being handled professionally as separate proceedings.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:32 WIB
Dietitian advises small portions of sweet food when breaking fast
A dietitian from Jakarta's Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central General Hospital has urged the public to limit sweet food consumption to one small portion when breaking their Ramadan fast, citing WHO and Indonesian Ministry of Health guidelines on daily sugar intake. The advice comes as Indonesia's Muslim population began observing Ramadan on 19 February 2026, with the expert recommending whole fruit over sugary drinks and desserts to avoid harmful blood sugar spikes.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:32 WIB
ITB Delivers Two-Day Temporary Shelters for Cisarua Landslide Victims
The Bandung Institute of Technology has developed modular timber temporary shelters using a reciprocal frame structural system that can be erected in just two days, deploying them for residents displaced by landslides in Cisarua, West Bandung.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:31 WIB
KPK Warns Antam to Exercise Caution When Purchasing Artisanal Mining Output
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has urged state-owned miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) to apply strict risk mitigation as it plans to purchase output from artisanal miners, warning that such operations are often controlled by certain groups to the detriment of local communities.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:30 WIB
Pramono Says Heavy Rainfall in South Tangerang Causes Flooding in Jakarta
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has attributed recent flooding in the capital to heavy rainfall exceeding 200 millimetres in South Tangerang, with water flowing into Jakarta. The provincial government is coordinating flood mitigation efforts including pump deployment, weather modification operations, and collaboration with the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) to manage conditions across Jakarta and its surrounding buffer zones.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:28 WIB
US$15 Billion Fuel and LPG Imports: Pertamina Director Ensures Transparent Process
PT Pertamina (Persero) has confirmed that its planned US$15 billion energy import from the United States will be conducted transparently through an open tender mechanism. The state-owned oil and gas company's commitment to procedural transparency comes amid scrutiny of the substantial procurement deal covering both refined fuel and LPG supplies.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:28 WIB
Cabinet Secretary: Only President Prabowo Held Direct Bilateral Meeting with Trump
President Prabowo Subianto was the sole head of state to secure a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump during the Board of Peace agenda in Washington DC, according to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. A trade agreement was signed reducing reciprocal tariffs on Indonesian imports from 32 per cent to 19 per cent, with zero tariffs granted for 1,819 priority national products including coffee, cocoa, palm oil, and semiconductors.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:27 WIB
Pramono Anung Claims Floodwaters Recede Quickly, Within Two Hours at Most
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung claimed that flooding which inundated over 120 neighbourhood units and several major roads on 20 February 2026 receded within two hours, though disaster agency data showed 127 neighbourhood units and six roads remained affected by evening. The governor attributed the flooding to heavy upstream rainfall in Tangerang and South Tangerang, with floodwaters in the Kebon Pala area reaching 1.5 metres, whilst authorities deployed pumps to accelerate drainage.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:27 WIB
2 Ramadhan: When the Mongols Were Humiliated by Islamic Forces and Ibn Taymiyyah's Stirring Words
The article recounts the Battle of Shaqhab (Marj al-Suffar) on 2 Ramadhan 702 H/1303 CE, when the Mamluk forces decisively defeated the Mongol army under Qutlusyah, permanently ending Mongol ambitions to conquer Syria and Egypt.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:26 WIB
ibis Styles Batam Nagoya Launches Traditional 'Village Ramadan' Buffet with 99 Rotating Indonesian Dishes
ibis Styles Batam Nagoya is offering a special Ramadan buffet experience themed "Kampoeng Ramadhan," featuring 99 rotating Indonesian dishes at Rp199,000 per person with live entertainment. The hotel has prepared two dining areas with combined capacity for 550 guests daily and targets 7,000 visitors throughout Ramadan 2026, with nearly half of the seats already booked by individuals, community groups, and corporate clients.