Archive: 20 February 2026
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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:43 WIB
Ramadan and the Social Radar
The article examines the role of Ramadan as a catalyst for philanthropic activity in Muslim communities. It highlights how the holy month serves as an occasion for devotion and charitable giving to those in need, underscoring the social dimensions of religious observance in Indonesia.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:43 WIB
Airport Train Strikes Truck at Poris Crossing, Police Implement Traffic Diversions
The Soekarno-Hatta Airport Train collided with a trailer truck stuck at the Poris Station level crossing in Tangerang on Friday morning, prompting extensive police traffic management along Jalan Maulana Hasanudin and surrounding routes. No fatalities were reported, but the incident disrupted both rail services and road traffic as a crane-assisted evacuation operation continued into the afternoon, raising renewed questions about the safety of at-grade railway crossings on major urban routes.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:43 WIB
Profile of Prihati Pujowaskito, the Military Doctor Appointed as BPJS Kesehatan President Director
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Prihati Pujowaskito, a military cardiologist and academic, as president director of BPJS Kesehatan for the 2026–2031 term. A Solo-born interventional coronary specialist with extensive service at military hospitals and the Presidential Physicians Expert Panel, she brings a distinctive combination of medical, managerial, and legal qualifications to Indonesia's national health insurance body.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:40 WIB
East Cilandak and Bintaro residents evacuated due to flooding
Flooding triggered by heavy upstream rainfall and the overflowing of the Krukut River has forced the evacuation of residents in South Jakarta's Cilandak Timur and Bintaro areas, with water levels reaching up to 60 centimetres. The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency recorded 61 community units and six roads inundated, deploying personnel alongside multiple city agencies to pump floodwaters and provide basic necessities to affected households.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:40 WIB
BSI Maslahat Strengthens ZISWAF Through Golden Ramadan Programme to Mark Ramadan 1447 H
BSI Maslahat, the social fund management arm of Bank Syariah Indonesia, is bolstering its zakat, infaq, shadaqah, and waqf (ZISWAF) collection and distribution through its Golden Ramadan programme for Ramadan 1447 H. The initiative underscores the growing role of Islamic social finance instruments channelled through Indonesia's sharia banking sector during the holy month.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:39 WIB
Tensions Rise Following Deadlock in US-Iran Negotiations
The second round of Oman-mediated indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva ended without a breakthrough, with uranium enrichment remaining an immovable red line for both sides. Military posturing has intensified in parallel, with Iran conducting naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz and Washington deploying two aircraft carriers to the region, raising the spectre of open conflict that could roil global energy markets.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:39 WIB
Foreign Minister affirms Indonesia's active support for Palestine to partners at UN Headquarters
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono reaffirmed Jakarta's commitment to supporting a ceasefire and civilian protection in Palestine during bilateral meetings with Egyptian, Pakistani and Jordanian counterparts at UN Headquarters in New York.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:36 WIB
School in West Kalimantan Refuses Late Free Meal Delivery, Military Catering Unit Apologises
A pre-school in Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, rejected a delivery from the government's Free Nutritious Meals programme after the food arrived more than an hour after pupils had been dismissed, highlighting recurring logistical problems in the flagship welfare initiative. The Air Force catering unit responsible for the area issued a formal apology and pledged a comprehensive review of its procurement, preparation and distribution processes.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:35 WIB
Jakarta Provincial Government Offers Free Mudik to 20 Destinations, Registration Opens 22 February
The Jakarta Provincial Government will again provide a free homecoming transport programme ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 H, covering 20 destination areas with departures on 17 March 2026. Registration for the programme opens on 22 February, continuing the administration's annual effort to ease the financial burden on capital city residents travelling to their hometowns.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:34 WIB
Tata and Mahindra's Windfall: Indian Automakers Secure Massive Indonesian Vehicle Contract
Indian automakers Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra have secured a combined Rp24.66 trillion contract to supply 105,000 vehicles for Indonesia's Merah Putih Village Cooperative programme, with Tata providing 70,000 units and Mahindra 35,000. The large-scale procurement of entirely foreign-made commercial vehicles has sparked debate about missed opportunities for Indonesia's domestic automotive industry, which has a well-established light commercial vehicle manufacturing base.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:34 WIB
BRIN promotes public-private partnerships to create international-standard research vessels
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is pursuing a public-private partnership (KPBU) scheme to modernise and expand the country's research vessel fleet, aiming to boost marine research capacity from the current 2,500 sailing days per year to an ideal 8,000.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:33 WIB
Trump: Clarity on Iran Deal Within 10 Days
US President Donald Trump has signalled that the outcome of nuclear negotiations with Iran will become apparent within 10 days, warning of increased pressure should talks fail. The remarks, made at the inaugural Peace Council meeting in Washington, come amid mixed signals from both sides following Geneva talks described as partially productive, and against the backdrop of a significant US naval deployment to the region.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:33 WIB
KPK Inaugurates Six Senior Officials, Including Director of Investigation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has formally inaugurated six senior officials selected through an open recruitment process that began in October 2025. The appointments span key directorates including investigation, prosecution, and corruption detection, with KPK Secretary General Cahya Hardianto Harefa urging the new leaders to pursue immediate organisational reforms and improved performance.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:32 WIB
Gold Prices Today, 20 February 2026: Antam Products Surge, Global Markets Mixed
PT Aneka Tambang's gold price surged to Rp 2,944,000 per gram on 20 February 2026, up Rp 28,000 from the previous session, with buyback prices set at Rp 2,725,000 per gram. Meanwhile, international spot gold dipped 0.1 per cent to US$4,995.91 per ounce as US dollar strength weighed on markets, though US gold futures for April delivery rose 0.3 per cent to US$5,013.60 per ounce.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:31 WIB
Airlangga Says 1,819 Indonesian Product Tariff Lines Granted Duty-Free Access to US
Indonesia and the United States have reached a reciprocal trade agreement granting zero per cent tariffs on 1,819 Indonesian product lines — spanning palm oil, coffee, cocoa, semiconductors and aircraft parts — whilst also establishing a quota-based duty-free scheme for textiles and garments.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:31 WIB
Police Confirm No Casualties in Airport Train-Truck Collision at Poris
A trailer truck was struck and dragged approximately 100 metres by the Soekarno-Hatta Airport train at a level crossing near Poris Station in Tangerang City, with police confirming no fatalities and only material damage. The collision, which occurred when the truck's container body failed to clear the electrified rail crossing before barriers activated, caused severe traffic congestion and prompted extensive diversions whilst evacuation operations continued.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:31 WIB
Police Chief: Train Accident Caused by Container Body Left on Railway Tracks
A train on the Manggarai–Soekarno-Hatta Airport route collided with a container truck body stranded on tracks at a level crossing near Poris Station in Tangerang City on Friday morning. The impact dragged the container approximately 100 metres, though no fatalities were reported and all passengers were evacuated. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns at railway level crossings in the Greater Jakarta area.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:31 WIB
Entering Second Year, Bandung City Government Accelerates Infrastructure and Boosts People's Economy
The Bandung city government under Mayor Muhammad Farhan is shifting from its foundational first year to an accelerated second-year agenda focused on infrastructure development and strengthening the grassroots economy. The administration's first year was devoted to establishing the policy framework under its Bandung Utama vision, encompassing principles of superiority, openness, trustworthiness, progress, and religiosity.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:30 WIB
The Ruling on Openly Operating Food Stalls During Ramadan Daytime
The article addresses the contentious issue of food stalls operating openly during Ramadan fasting hours in Indonesia, where social norms and in many regions local regulations govern such commercial activity. While many vendors close or screen their premises out of respect for those observing the fast, the piece examines the legal and religious standing of those who choose to remain visibly open.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:30 WIB
Fadli Zon raises prospect of cultural cooperation with Yemen
Culture Minister Fadli Zon has proposed enhanced arts and cultural cooperation with Yemen, noting that despite ties dating back to the 7th century, no dedicated cultural agreement exists between the two nations. The discussions with Yemen's ambassador also touched on reactivating the bilateral joint committee and expanding cooperation in trade, economy and investment, whilst approximately 7,000 Indonesian students currently study in Yemen.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:30 WIB
Not Just Derailed: Two Electricity Poles Collapse Following Airport Train and Cement Truck Collision
A collision between the Soekarno-Hatta Airport commuter train and a cement-laden truck at a level crossing near Poris Station in Tangerang caused more damage than initially apparent, toppling two railway electricity poles in addition to derailing the train. KAI Commuter has accelerated evacuation efforts as the incident disrupted the Tangerang Commuter Line, which is now only serving routes as far as Rawa Buaya Station.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:29 WIB
Tensions Rise: Iran Threatens to Strike US Bases and Assets If Attacked
Iran has warned the United Nations that all US military bases, facilities, and assets in the region would become "legitimate targets" should Washington carry out military strikes against Tehran. The escalation follows President Trump's deployment of warships and fighter jets to the Middle East and his ultimatum giving Iran a maximum of 15 days to reach a deal on its nuclear programme.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:26 WIB
Report: Britain Refuses to Provide Military Bases for US Strikes on Iran
Britain has reportedly refused to allow the United States to use its military bases, including the strategically vital Diego Garcia installation in the Indian Ocean, for potential strikes against Iran. The refusal, driven by concerns over international law, has prompted President Trump to withdraw support for the UK's plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, complicating a long-standing territorial dispute with significant implications for Indian Ocean geopolitics.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:26 WIB
Areas Affected by Flooding in Jakarta as of Friday Morning
Ninety neighbourhood units and six road segments across Jakarta were inundated as of Friday morning, 20 February 2026, following heavy rainfall and the overflow of several rivers including Kali Angke and Kali Pesanggrahan. South Jakarta bore the brunt of the flooding, with 83 neighbourhood units affected and water levels reaching up to one metre in some areas, whilst West Jakarta saw seven units impacted.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:25 WIB
KPK Suspects Storing Money in Safe Houses Is Common Practice Within Customs and Excise
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that the use of safe houses to store corruption proceeds is a widespread practice within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) at the Ministry of Finance. The revelation follows a February 2026 sting operation that led to the arrest of 17 individuals and the naming of six suspects — including senior DJBC officials and cargo company operatives — in a bribery and gratification case linked to counterfeit goods importation.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:24 WIB
Hankook Grows 130 Per Cent, Strengthens Distributors to Capture EV and SUV Market in 2026
Hankook Tire Indonesia, operating through PT Hankook Tire Sales, has achieved remarkable growth of 130 per cent amid an increasingly competitive national tyre market. The company is now bolstering its distributor network to capitalise on the expanding electric vehicle and SUV segments heading into 2026.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:22 WIB
BNPB: One Dead and Heavy Equipment Buried in Landslide at PT IMIP Site
A landslide at the PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) in Central Sulawesi has killed one worker and buried several pieces of heavy equipment. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) is coordinating emergency response efforts and has urged industrial operators to heighten vigilance against hydrometeorological disasters in areas with unstable soil conditions.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:22 WIB
Abdul Mu'ti Says Prabowo Has Increased 2026 Education Budget, Not Cut It for Free Nutritious Meals Programme
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti has confirmed that the 2026 education budget will increase rather than be cut to fund the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, with the president approving additional budget allocations. The ministry is submitting a supplementary budget request (ABT), noting that 43 million MBG beneficiaries are school students, whilst education facility revitalisation funding remains substantial at over Rp14 trillion for 2026.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:21 WIB
KPK Inaugurates Six Senior Officials, Former Spokesperson Appointed Director of Investigation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has sworn in six high-ranking officials, including former spokesperson Tessa Mahardika Sugiarto as Director of Investigation. The ceremony, led by KPK Secretary General Cahya H Harefa, included oath-taking and the signing of an integrity pact committing officials to uphold anti-corruption standards and accept accountability for any breaches.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:20 WIB
Surabaya Immigration Office Becomes Pilot Site for Official Passport Biometric Data Collection
Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have launched a pilot programme in Surabaya for collecting biometric data from official passport holders, addressing longstanding technical barriers such as unrecorded data in the immigration system and autogate failures at airports.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:19 WIB
KPK Explains Why Travel Bans for Gus Yaqut and Gus Alex Were Extended, but Not for Maktour Boss
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has clarified the legal rationale behind its decision to extend overseas travel bans for former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas and former special staff member Alex, whilst not applying the same measure to the head of the Maktour travel agency.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:16 WIB
Ministry of Higher Education opens opportunities to strengthen research partnership with Germany
Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology is seeking to deepen its strategic partnership with Germany in higher education, research and skilled workforce development. Minister Brian Yuliarto called for expanded doctoral programmes, joint research funding and academic exchanges aligned with national priorities including food security, renewable energy and industrial downstreaming.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:16 WIB
Indonesia-US Trade Agreement Signed, Granting Duty-Free Access for Range of Indonesian Products
Indonesia and the United States have signed an Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ART), eliminating tariffs on 1,819 Indonesian product lines entering the US market, spanning palm oil, coffee, cocoa, semiconductors, and textiles.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:16 WIB
Maintaining Government Rice Reserves
The article outlines the role of Indonesia's Government Rice Reserves (Cadangan Beras Pemerintah, or CBP), which are owned by the central government and managed by state logistics corporation Perum BULOG. The reserves serve three critical functions: stabilising rice prices, responding to emergency situations, and addressing disasters and food insecurity across the archipelago.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:16 WIB
Who Is Major General (Ret.) Prihati Pujowaskito, the New Head of BPJS Kesehatan?
President Prabowo Subianto has officially appointed Major General (Ret.) Dr Prihati Pujowaskito as President Director of BPJS Kesehatan for the 2026–2031 term. The appointment, formalised through Presidential Decree Number 17/P of 2026, places a retired military figure at the helm of Indonesia's national health insurance agency.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:14 WIB
Popular Stories: Sahroni Returns as Commission Deputy Chair; Fuel-Carrying Aircraft Crashes in Nunukan
A roundup of the day's top stories led by Ahmad Sahroni's reinstatement as Deputy Chairman of House Commission III following an earlier suspension by his party and the House Ethics Council. Other major developments include Bappenas reporting Rp56.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:13 WIB
Board of Peace and Palestinian Independence: Lessons from the History of the "Committee of Good Offices"
An opinion piece by defence analyst Khairul Fahmi draws a detailed historical parallel between the UN's 1947 Committee of Good Offices, which helped Indonesia achieve sovereignty, and the newly proposed "Board of Peace" mechanism for Palestine backed by a UN Security Council resolution.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:13 WIB
KB Bank Partners with BNI Asset Management to Expand Mutual Fund Access for Customers
PT Bank KB Indonesia has partnered with PT BNI Asset Management to distribute mutual fund products through its branch network as a licensed selling agent. The collaboration offers eight mutual fund products spanning money market, fixed income, and index fund categories, with plans to integrate investment services into KB Bank's digital banking platform.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:13 WIB
Jakarta Flooding Spreads, 90 Neighbourhood Units and Six Roads Affected
Widespread flooding hit Jakarta on 20 February 2026, inundating 90 neighbourhood units and six major roads after heavy rainfall caused several rivers to overflow. South Jakarta bore the brunt of the disaster, with 83 neighbourhood units affected and water levels reaching up to one metre in the worst-hit areas. The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency attributed the flooding to the overflowing of the Angke, Pesanggrahan, Krukut, and Uangan rivers.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:12 WIB
KPK Admits It Did Not Extend Travel Ban on Fuad Hasan Due to New Criminal Procedure Code
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed it did not renew the overseas travel ban on Maktour hajj bureau owner Fuad Hasan Masyhur, citing the new Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) which restricts such bans to suspects or defendants only. The decision highlights the practical impact of Law No.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:12 WIB
Police Evacuate Toddlers and Ill Residents Trapped by Kebon Pala Flooding
Jakarta's Water and Air Police deployed SAR teams with rubber dinghies to evacuate vulnerable residents, including toddlers and stroke patients, from metre-deep floodwaters in Kebon Pala, East Jakarta. The flooding, triggered by overnight rainfall and water surges from Bogor's Katulampa weir, submerged homes and severed local road access, highlighting the capital's persistent flood vulnerability.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:11 WIB
Jakarta Police Chief Personally Leads Hundreds of Personnel in Clean-Up Operation Beneath North Jakarta Toll Road
Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri deployed 650 personnel from police, local government, religious and community leaders, and media in a major clean-up operation beneath the Sungai Bambu Toll Road in North Jakarta.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:11 WIB
Airport Train Collides with Truck; Police Implement Traffic Diversions
An airport-bound commuter train collided with a trailer truck at a level crossing near Poris Station in Tangerang City early on Friday morning, prompting extensive traffic diversions along Jalan Maulana Hasanudin and surrounding routes. KAI Commuter confirmed there were no casualties and that replacement transport was arranged for affected passengers heading to Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:09 WIB
National Police Seize Office Assets of PT Dana Syariah Indonesia
Indonesia's National Police Criminal Investigation Agency has seized multiple office units and a shophouse belonging to PT Dana Syariah Indonesia (DSI) and an affiliated company as part of a fraud and money laundering investigation. Three suspects, including DSI's president director and shareholders, face charges related to the channelling of public funds through fictitious projects, with the Financial Services Authority estimating total losses at Rp2.4 trillion.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:08 WIB
Cap Go Meh 2026: Countdown to the Celebration and What to Know
Cap Go Meh 2026, the traditional closing ceremony of the Lunar New Year season, falls on Tuesday 3 March 2026 — eleven days from the date of publication. Despite its cultural significance for Indonesia's Chinese community, the Joint Ministerial Decree on national holidays confirms that Cap Go Meh is not a public holiday, with only the Lunar New Year itself receiving red-letter-day status.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:07 WIB
Bogor Police Chief Vows Firm Action Against Brawlers Disguised as Ramadan Street Revellers
The Bogor Police Chief has announced a crackdown on youth brawls carried out under the guise of sahur on the road (SOTR) activities during Ramadan, including the deployment of large-scale overnight patrols. The warning reflects ongoing concerns about the exploitation of communal religious traditions as cover for gang violence and illegal street racing in West Java.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:06 WIB
DPR Member Urges Acceleration of School Revitalisation Following Sumatra Disasters
The chair of DPR Commission X has called for faster rehabilitation of 4,852 disaster-affected schools across Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, noting that only 30 per cent have signed revitalisation cooperation agreements with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The ministry estimates a total budget requirement of Rp 5.5 trillion for post-disaster educational rehabilitation and reconstruction, of which only Rp 1 trillion has been disbursed so far.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:05 WIB
Khofifah Inaugurates Bubak Bridge in Mojokerto, Boosting Community Economic Access
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has inaugurated the Rp13 billion Bubak Bridge in Mojokerto regency, restoring a vital 60-metre crossing severed by flooding in 2024. The steel-frame bridge reconnects two villages and is already stimulating MSME growth and economic activity in the Gondang subdistrict, with the governor urging residents to collectively maintain the new infrastructure.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:04 WIB
Baznas Launches "Santri Empowering Villages" Programme Across 26 Locations During Ramadan
The National Zakat Agency (Baznas) is deploying 78 Islamic boarding school students across 26 locations in eight provinces during Ramadan to combine spiritual mentorship of zakat beneficiaries with hands-on agribusiness training. The programme aims to cultivate a new generation of "santripreneurs" capable of both religious leadership and practical agricultural enterprise management, whilst strengthening the rural economic ecosystem through religious values and community engagement.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:03 WIB
Baby's Hand Develops Hole in Suspected Malpractice Case; Makassar Hospital Responds
A nine-month-old baby's hand became swollen and ultimately required surgical debridement — leaving a visible hole — after intravenous treatment at RSIA Paramount Makassar, prompting the family to issue a formal legal notice demanding Rp 500 million in compensation. The hospital has declined to negotiate on the sum, which the family's representatives progressively reduced to Rp 30 million, and says it is prepared to face a formal police report if the dispute escalates.