Archive: 20 February 2026
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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:02 WIB
Prabowo confirms Indonesian troop deployment to Gaza within two months
President Prabowo has confirmed that Indonesian troops will be deployed to Gaza within one to two months as part of the International Stabilisation Force, with an advance team potentially sent ahead for reconnaissance and risk analysis. Indonesia has been offered the deputy commander role in the multinational mission and has reaffirmed its commitment to contribute up to 8,000 troops to the post-war peacekeeping and reconstruction effort.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:02 WIB
Meet Ipda Subhan, the Officer Behind Sekadau's Blood Warriors Community
A community policing officer in Sekadau, West Kalimantan, founded the Komunitas Pejuang Darah (Blood Warriors Community) in 2019 after a resident died for want of a blood transfusion, rallying over 100 volunteer donors to serve a district that still lacks a proper blood bank.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:01 WIB
Taman Mini Operating Hours During Ramadan 2026: Full Schedule
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) has announced adjusted operating hours for Ramadan 2026, with different schedules for weekdays and weekends. Gate 1 will remain closed throughout, whilst Gate 3 operates from 06:00 to 20:00 daily and Gate 4 has staggered hours on weekdays to accommodate fasting schedules, with last ticket purchases at 19:00.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:01 WIB
Jakarta Flooding Update: 90 Neighbourhood Units and Six Road Sections Inundated
Heavy rainfall since the early hours of 20 February caused widespread flooding across Jakarta, with 90 neighbourhood units (RT) and six major road sections submerged. South Jakarta bore the brunt with 83 RT affected, primarily due to the overflowing of the Pesanggrahan, Angke, and Krukut rivers, with water depths reaching up to one metre in the worst-hit areas.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:01 WIB
Netanyahu Insists No Gaza Reconstruction Before Demilitarisation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Gaza reconstruction will not proceed until Hamas is fully disarmed, as the newly established "Peace Council" convened its inaugural meeting in Washington. The gathering of world leaders was expected to discuss over US$5 billion in aid pledges for the war-ravaged territory and the launch of an International Stabilisation Force, with Hamas's future and disarmament remaining the most contentious issues in ceasefire negotiations.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:01 WIB
Indonesia Secures 17 Per Cent of World's Blue Carbon Through 2025-2030 Action Plan
Indonesia has launched its National Action Plan for the Protection and Management of Blue Carbon Ecosystems (RENAKSI) 2025-2030, reinforcing its stewardship of approximately 17 per cent of global blue carbon reserves held in 3.45 million hectares of mangrove forests and 660,000 hectares of seagrass meadows.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:00 WIB
Facing 18-Year Prison Sentence, Kerry Riza Recalls Prabowo's Message on Law Enforcement
Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza, beneficial owner of PT Orbit Terminal Merak, delivered his defence plea in a major corruption case involving the management of crude oil and refinery products at state oil company PT Pertamina, where prosecutors have demanded an 18-year prison sentence and Rp 13.4 trillion in restitution.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:59 WIB
Ministry of Creative Economy Discusses Collaboration to Boost Exposure for Music Talent
Indonesia's Ministry of Creative Economy met with Hong Kong-based event organiser Sang Juara Project Limited to discuss strategic collaboration aimed at increasing the global exposure of Indonesian music talent. The initiative aligns with the ministry's Creative Acceleration (AKTIF) Music programme and focuses on cross-border digital promotion, talent curation, and community-based international collaboration.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:58 WIB
Trump Heaps Praise on Prabowo at Inaugural Board of Peace Summit
US President Donald Trump singled out Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for effusive praise at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington, describing him as tough and widely respected. Indonesia pledged up to 8,000 troops for the Gaza stabilisation force, whilst the White House simultaneously announced a reciprocal trade deal under which Indonesia will eliminate tariffs on 99 per cent of American goods in exchange for the US maintaining 19 per cent tariffs on most Indonesian exports.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:58 WIB
When Indonesia's Two Wealthiest Tycoons Battled Over an SBY Painting
A painting by former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sold for Rp6.5 billion at a Democratic Party Lunar New Year charity auction in Jakarta, after a spirited bidding war between Indonesia's second-richest person, coal magnate Low Tuck Kwong, and paint industry tycoon Hermanto Tanoko. The proceeds are earmarked for humanitarian aid for underprivileged communities, particularly Chinese-Indonesians, underscoring the intersection of political fundraising and elite philanthropy in Indonesia.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:56 WIB
Airlangga confirms ART focuses solely on Indonesia-US trade
Indonesia and the United States have signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) that deliberately excludes non-economic clauses — such as nuclear development, South China Sea policy, and border security — unlike similar accords with other countries. The deal sets a 19 per cent reciprocal tariff on Indonesian goods with notable exceptions, including zero-tariff access for 1,819 product lines covering palm oil, coffee, cocoa, semiconductors and textiles manufactured using American cotton.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:55 WIB
New Capital Provides Space for Wildlife and Rebuilds Kalimantan's Endemic Forests
Indonesia's new capital city (IKN) in East Kalimantan is integrating wildlife protection into its development, including the construction of animal corridor bridges over the toll road to ensure safe passage for local fauna. The IKN Authority is also rebuilding endemic forests and establishing a germplasm centre to document remaining biological wealth, adhering to a legislative mandate that limits development to 25 per cent of the total area whilst preserving approximately 65 per cent as forest.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:55 WIB
Indonesia reaffirms support for two-state solution as path to lasting peace
President Prabowo reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to a two-state solution as the only viable path to lasting peace in Palestine, speaking after the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington, DC. Hosted by US President Donald Trump at the renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, the summit brought together leaders from Muslim-majority nations to discuss Gaza's recovery and reconstruction following a ceasefire.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:55 WIB
Take Note: Civil Servant Working Hours During Ramadan 2026
The Indonesian government has set reduced working hours for civil servants during Ramadan 2026, totalling 32.5 hours per week under Presidential Regulation No. 21 of 2023. Separately, the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform has authorised five work-from-anywhere days for civil servants around the Eid al-Fitr holiday period, whilst emphasising that public services must continue to operate optimally.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:51 WIB
Joint Personnel Address Collapsed Wall in Petukangan Utara
Forty joint personnel from municipal agencies and a private company are conducting emergency repairs after a 20-metre wall at a child-friendly public space collapsed in South Jakarta due to the Kali Uangan river overflowing amid heavy rainfall. Temporary measures using sandbags and dolken timber supports are being prioritised whilst the river level remains unstable, with permanent remediation to be handed to the DKI Jakarta Parks and Urban Forestry Agency.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:51 WIB
North Kalimantan Governor Expresses Condolences Over Pelita Air Crash in Krayan
A Pelita Air Service AT-802 cargo aircraft crashed in hilly terrain near Yuvai Semaring Airport in Krayan, Nunukan, killing the sole pilot, Captain Hendrick Lodewyck Adam (54), who was transporting four tonnes of fuel to remote border communities. North Kalimantan Governor Zainal A. Paliwang expressed deep condolences, describing the pilot's mission as a duty of the state.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:50 WIB
Prabowo and Trump Sign Trade Agreement, Ushering in New Golden Era of Indonesia-US Partnership
Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump signed a historic reciprocal trade agreement in Washington DC on 19 February 2026, marking a significant milestone in bilateral economic relations. The deal aims to strengthen economic security, drive growth in both nations, and contribute to global prosperity, with both leaders instructing their ministers to take immediate steps to ensure effective implementation.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:47 WIB
Bulog Batam Prepares 1,586 Tonnes of Rice for Ramadan Food Aid
State logistics agency Bulog's Batam branch has stockpiled 1,586 tonnes of rice and cooking oil for distribution to nearly 80,000 food aid beneficiaries across Batam and Karimun during Ramadan, with each recipient entitled to 20 kilogrammes of rice and 2 litres of cooking oil over two months.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:46 WIB
Chronology of Truck Struck by Soekarno-Hatta Airport Train and Dragged 100 Metres
A trailer truck was struck and dragged approximately 100 metres by a Soekarno-Hatta Airport train at the Poris Station level crossing in Tangerang City on 20 February 2026.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:46 WIB
Moments Before Airport Train Strikes Truck at Poris Railway Crossing in Tangerang
A Soekarno-Hatta Airport train derailed after colliding with a trailer truck stuck on a level crossing near Poris Station in Tangerang on Friday morning. No casualties were reported, but KRL commuter services on the Tangerang route were disrupted, operating only as far as Rawa Buaya Station whilst evacuation efforts continued.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:46 WIB
Beef Prices Fall Again, Followed by Rice, Chilli, Eggs and Cooking Oil
Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) has reported widespread price declines across key staple commodities, including beef, rice, chilli, eggs and cooking oil. Nearly all monitored food items recorded day-on-day drops, with only local specialty rice and mackerel bucking the trend with modest increases.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:44 WIB
Former Prince Andrew Released After Detention
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles III's brother, was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office before being released under investigation by Thames Valley Police. The arrest followed allegations that the former prince exchanged classified documents with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein whilst serving as the UK's trade envoy. King Charles issued a statement expressing "deep concern" and insisting that "the law must take its course."
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:43 WIB
US Shaken by Fentanyl, Indonesia Must Not Underestimate Vapes and Nitrous Oxide
This opinion piece by Dr Devie Rahmawati draws parallels between America's devastating fentanyl crisis and Indonesia's emerging threats from unregulated vapes and nitrous oxide ("whip pink"), arguing that drug dangers increasingly arrive in modern, socially camouflaged packaging.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:42 WIB
BRI President Director: Banking industry fundamentals solid, but credit acceleration requires confidence boost
BRI chief Hery Gunardi told an OJK forum that Indonesia's banking sector retains ample liquidity and capitalisation to support credit growth, but demand-side weakness — driven by cautious businesses and households — is holding back loan drawdowns. He warned that the credit slowdown is structurally linked to flagging GDP growth in manufacturing, trade, and agriculture, and called for a shift from optimistic narratives to tangible policy implementation that restores business confidence.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:40 WIB
MPR Deputy Speaker Highlights Importance of Equitable Education Quality in Indonesia
MPR Deputy Speaker Lestari Moerdijat has called for urgent action to close the quality gap between public and private schools in Indonesia, emphasising teacher competency improvements and better school management. BPS data reveals that whilst private senior secondary schools account for over half of all such institutions, nearly 74 per cent of students attend public schools, underscoring persistent disparities in quality and access.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:40 WIB
Criminal Investigation Agency Seizes 3 Offices and 1 Shophouse in Rp 2.4 Trillion PT DSI Fraud Case
Indonesia's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has seized three offices and a shophouse belonging to PT Dana Syariah Indonesia (DSI), which is accused of orchestrating a Rp 2.4 trillion fraud scheme involving fictitious projects that victimised 15,000 investors between 2018 and 2025.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:39 WIB
Prabowo Touts Closure of 1,000 Illegal Mines: 'We Enforce the Law!'
President Prabowo Subianto used a business summit in Washington DC to highlight his administration's crackdown on illegal mining, announcing the closure of 1,000 unlicensed mines and the seizure of approximately four million hectares of land from corporations operating outside their concession areas.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:38 WIB
HNW Urges Indonesia to Reinforce Palestine Support at Board of Peace Meeting
MPR Vice Chairman Hidayat Nur Wahid has called on Indonesia to champion Palestinian independence at the forthcoming Board of Peace Summit, urging the Foreign Minister to push for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid delivery, and concrete steps towards statehood alongside OIC allies. He warned that Indonesia should consider withdrawing from the Board of Peace if the forum fails to deliver justice and instead serves to legitimise humanitarian violations against Palestine.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:36 WIB
One Year of Sachrudin-Maryono: Tangerang's Development Direction Assessed as Taking Shape
A public policy analyst has assessed the first year of Tangerang City's Sachrudin-Maryono administration as successfully laying development foundations through its community-focused "3G" programme addressing education, employment and basic necessities. Macro indicators show modest but positive trends, with the Human Development Index rising to 82.41, economic growth strengthening to 5.20 per cent, and poverty declining to 5.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:35 WIB
Rosan: Freeport to Invest US$20 Billion for IUPK Extension
Indonesia and Freeport-McMoRan have signed an MoU extending the Grasberg mining licence (IUPK) from 2041 to 2061, committing US$20 billion in investment over two decades. The deal, announced during negotiations in Washington DC, forms part of a broader Indonesia–US trade package that includes Indonesian commitments to purchase American energy, aircraft, and agricultural products worth over US$33 billion combined.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:35 WIB
UN Security Council Condemns Israel's Plans to Expand Control Over West Bank
The UN Security Council stressed the need for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and condemned Israel's efforts to expand control over the West Bank, calling it an obstacle to the two-state solution. The meeting, which included Indonesia's foreign minister, was brought forward to avoid clashing with President Trump's inaugural Board of Peace gathering, highlighting tensions between UN multilateralism and Trump's competing mediation initiative.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:35 WIB
Prabowo reaffirms Indonesia's commitment to Palestinian peace
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia's support for Palestinian peace at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington D.C. with US President Donald Trump, expressing full agreement with Trump's 20-point plan. Indonesia has declared its readiness to deploy at least 8,000 peacekeeping troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilisation Force, underscoring Jakarta's commitment to the Two-State Solution and long-term reconstruction efforts.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:34 WIB
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Receives Low Score in Crash Test
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro SUV, a popular model in several global markets including developing regions, achieved only two stars for adult occupant protection in Global NCAP's #SaferCarsForAfrica programme. The assessment highlighted significant structural weaknesses, inadequate child restraint system mounting, and the absence of standard side head protection, raising serious questions about the safety standards of vehicles marketed to emerging economies.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:33 WIB
Moment-by-Moment Account of Airport Train Striking Truck Trapped on Poris Railway Crossing
An airport express train on the Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta route struck a trailer truck stuck on a level crossing near Poris Station in Tangerang on Friday morning, derailing carriages and paralysing both airport rail and commuter line services. No fatalities were reported, but the incident exposed persistent safety concerns at level crossings, with authorities investigating possible driver negligence and crossing infrastructure deficiencies.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:32 WIB
Plan to Relocate 186 Households Displaced by Landslide in Tandihat Village
Authorities are planning the relocation of 186 households affected by a moving-land disaster in Tandihat Village, South Tapanuli regency. The displaced survivors, currently housed in temporary shelters, observed their first Ramadan fast at the emergency accommodation.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:32 WIB
Trump Threatens Hamas Will Be "Dealt With Harshly" If It Fails to Disarm
US President Donald Trump warned that Hamas would face harsh consequences if the group fails to surrender its weapons, speaking at the inaugural meeting of the "Board of Peace" in Washington. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed the White House had agreed that Hamas must disarm and Gaza must be demilitarised before any reconstruction can proceed, whilst Hamas accused Israel of continuing ceasefire violations through killings, displacement, blockades, and starvation.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:31 WIB
Jalan Daan Mogot in West Jakarta Hit by Flooding, Traffic at Standstill
Flooding of up to 10 centimetres inundated Jalan Daan Mogot in West Jakarta near the Taman Kota TransJakarta stop, causing severe congestion from the Pesing flyover towards Cengkareng. West Jakarta water agency officers were deployed to pump water and manage traffic, whilst TransJakarta buses continued to operate through the affected area. The incident highlights Jakarta's persistent vulnerability to urban flooding during the rainy season.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:30 WIB
A Look at Spring Festival Celebrations in the Homes of Xizang Residents, China
A family in Xizang, China, celebrated their first Spring Festival and Tibetan New Year in a new home built as part of post-earthquake reconstruction efforts. The celebrations followed a magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck Dingri in January 2025, after which authorities launched a rapid rebuilding programme that saw displaced families rehoused within months.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:30 WIB
Military Involvement in Draft Counter-Terrorism Regulation Risks Abuse of Power and Threatens Civil Liberties and Democracy
Indonesian civil society groups and legal researchers have sharply criticised a Draft Presidential Regulation on military involvement in counter-terrorism, warning it violates constitutional principles of civilian supremacy and due process of law.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:29 WIB
DPR: Procurement of Merah Putih Cooperative Vehicles to Have Major Impact on Industry
A senior Indonesian parliamentarian has warned that the Rp24.66 trillion procurement of commercial vehicles from an Indian manufacturer for village cooperatives could undermine the national automotive industry, which has capacity to produce up to one million pickup vehicles annually.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:29 WIB
Indonesia, US remove tariffs on 99 per cent of US goods
Indonesia and the United States signed a landmark Reciprocal Trade Agreement on 19 February 2026, under which Indonesia will eliminate tariffs on more than 99 per cent of US exports while the US maintains a 19 per cent reciprocal tariff on most Indonesian imports, with a zero-tariff mechanism for certain textiles.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:25 WIB
Truck Struck by Soekarno-Hatta Airport Train Causing Entire Consist to Derail and Disrupting Services
A cement-laden truck was hit by a Soekarno-Hatta Airport commuter train at a level crossing near Poris Station in Batuceper, Tangerang, causing the entire train consist to derail and blocking rail services. KAI Commuter confirmed no casualties and announced service restrictions on both the Tangerang Commuter Line and the airport rail link, whilst deploying a rescue train and offering full refunds to affected passengers.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:22 WIB
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Train Evacuation Still Underway as Poris Traffic Gridlocked
A truck collision with the Soekarno-Hatta Airport train at the Poris Station level crossing in Tangerang City has halted airport rail services and caused severe traffic congestion, though all passengers escaped unharmed. Police have implemented extensive traffic diversions around the Batuceper area whilst a joint team works to tow the truck trailer body that remains lodged on the tracks, blocking both rail and road access.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:21 WIB
UMI's Mapala Joins Nationwide Humanitarian Programme in South Tapanuli
Student nature lovers' organisations (Mapala) from universities across Indonesia converged on South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, to deliver a multi-faceted post-disaster humanitarian programme encompassing infrastructure rebuilding, trauma healing, and ecological surveying.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:20 WIB
Bogor-Manggarai KRL Passengers Abruptly Transferred to Another Train at Depok Station
Passengers on the Bogor-Manggarai commuter rail line were unexpectedly ordered to disembark at Depok Station and board a replacement train, causing disruption during Friday morning services. KCI attributed the incident to a platform track change for entry and exit at Manggarai Station, which created scheduling delays along the line.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:20 WIB
Indonesia Extends Freeport Mining Permit to 2041 and Mine Life
Indonesia has extended Freeport Indonesia's special mining business permit through 2041 and for the remaining life of the mine, following a memorandum of understanding signed in Washington and witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto. The deal includes an additional 12 per cent increase in Indonesia's ownership stake in PTFI by 2041, with estimated annual state revenues of around $6 billion and significant contributions to Papua's regional development and employment.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:20 WIB
Chinese National Charged with Masterminding Illegal Gold Mine in Ketapang
A Chinese national, Liu Xiaodong, has been formally charged in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, for forcibly seizing a gold mining operation owned by PT Sultan Rafli Mandiri, stealing approximately 50,000 kilogrammes of explosives, and illegally consuming electricity. The prosecution alleges losses totalling Rp4 billion, with charges laid under multiple articles of the Criminal Code including provisions on theft, unlawful seizure, and unauthorised possession of explosives.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:17 WIB
National Police Criminal Investigation Division Seizes Vessel Suspected of Distributing Illegal Tin Sand
Indonesia's National Police Criminal Investigation Division has seized a vessel in South Bangka believed to have been used to smuggle tin sand to Malaysia, advancing an investigation into the illegal export of 7.5 tonnes of the mineral. Eleven crew members from the Riau Islands, all relatives from Batam, have been named as suspects after being deported from Malaysia where they were detained for immigration violations following their apprehension by Malaysian maritime authorities in October 2025.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:16 WIB
Kebon Pala in East Jakarta Submerged by Flooding, Water Levels Reach One Metre
Heavy rainfall since the early hours of Friday caused flooding of up to one metre in Kebon Pala, Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta, submerging homes, vehicles and local roads. The Ciliwung River overflowed with the Katulampa Weir at Alert Level 3, whilst the DKI Jakarta BPBD recorded 61 neighbourhood units and six road sections inundated by morning. Emergency agencies deployed rubber boats to evacuate children and elderly residents from the worst-affected areas.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:14 WIB
Exposing How International Economists Think, Purbaya Says: They Cannot Truly Forecast!
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has publicly criticised international financial institutions' economic forecasting methods, arguing they merely extrapolate from the latest data rather than genuinely predicting outcomes. He pointed to Indonesia's Q4 2025 GDP growth of 5.39 per cent — surpassing IMF and JP Morgan projections of 4.9 per cent — and expressed confidence that first-quarter 2026 growth could reach 5.