Archive: 20 February 2026
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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:00 WIB
Bogor Employer Named Suspect After Months of Domestic Worker Abuse Over Trivial Kitchen Incident
A 37-year-old employer in Bogor Regency has been formally named a suspect after allegedly subjecting her 21-year-old domestic worker to six months of physical abuse, with the most recent assault triggered by the victim forgetting to turn off a stove. Bogor Police's Women and Children Protection Unit acted swiftly, elevating the case to a formal investigation within days of the complaint and confirming injuries to the victim's head, ears, hands and back through medical examination.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:00 WIB
Police seize contents of Nganjuk gold shop in suspected money laundering case
The National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency raided a gold jewellery shop in Nganjuk, East Java, seizing gold items and financial records as evidence in a money laundering investigation linked to unlicensed mining in West Kalimantan. The case, initiated from a PPATK analytical report on suspicious transactions in the domestic gold trade, connects to illegal mining operations from 2019–2022 for which the predicate offence has already been adjudicated at the Pontianak District Court.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:00 WIB
Trade Minister Confident Reciprocal Trade Agreement Will Boost Indonesian Exports to the US
Indonesia's Trade Minister Budi Santoso expressed confidence that the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States will increase Indonesian exports, with 1,819 tariff lines set to receive zero per cent duty access within the 19 per cent import tariff framework.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:00 WIB
Global Gold Prices Swing Wildly as Investors Await Fed Interest Rate Decision
Global gold prices rebounded 0.82 per cent to above US$5,000 per troy ounce after two consecutive days of correction, as investors scrutinised signals from the US Federal Reserve on monetary policy direction. Market participants are closely watching upcoming FOMC minutes, Core PCE data, and Fed officials' speeches for clues on whether interest rates will be held steady or cut, with analysts suggesting the broader upward trend in gold remains intact despite recent profit-taking.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:59 WIB
Indosat confirms network readiness across 77 Lebaran 2026 homecoming routes
Indosat is preparing its telecommunications network across 77 homecoming routes spanning 8,100 kilometres and 13 cities ahead of Lebaran 2026, anticipating an 18 per cent surge in traffic from an estimated 14 million subscribers undertaking journeys.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:55 WIB
Manokwari district government urged to review dismissal of 235 healthcare workers
A senior senator has called on the Manokwari district government to reverse its decision to terminate 235 contract healthcare workers, some of whom had served for over a decade, warning the move could severely undermine health services in the Papua Barat region. The mass dismissal, triggered by central government budget cuts effective January 2026, has drawn criticism over procedural irregularities and its inconsistency with Papua's broader development programme.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:53 WIB
Genesis Prepares Launch in Indonesia
Hyundai Motor Group's premium brand Genesis is preparing for its official launch in Indonesia, with its local website already displaying model line-ups and 2026 pricing. Rather than immediately opening dealerships, Genesis is taking an unusual approach by conducting VIP sales consultations with existing owners to gather feedback on service expectations before its formal market entry.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:53 WIB
Ahead of Board of Peace, Indonesian Organisation INH Begins Clearing Debris in Gaza
International Networking for Humanitarian (INH), an Indonesian philanthropic organisation, has deployed 90 volunteers to begin clearing rubble and debris from roads in the Gaza Strip, with a preliminary budget of US$400,000 and an estimated one-month timeline.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:53 WIB
Indonesian and US Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Strategic Partnership and Support for Palestine
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Washington DC to reinforce the Indonesia-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with both sides pledging enhanced cooperation on regional stability and Palestinian recovery efforts.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:52 WIB
52-Centimetre Crater Found at Situbondo Firecracker Explosion Site
Police investigating a fatal firecracker explosion in Situbondo, East Java, discovered a 52-centimetre crater at the blast site, confirming the detonation of homemade firecrackers that destroyed 12 houses and killed one person. Evidence of large-scale firecracker production was found at the scene, whilst several victims remain in intensive care with burns covering over 50 per cent of their bodies.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:52 WIB
Dony Oskaria: West Sumatra Could Fall Into Poverty If Not Properly Managed
Dony Oskaria has warned that West Sumatra faces a critical economic situation, with growth languishing at just 3.3 per cent while inflation runs at 6 per cent. He urged industrial development as a key remedy, noting that expenditure is already outstripping income in the province.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:52 WIB
Post-Disaster Rehabilitation in Sumatra Requires Rp56.3 Trillion in Funding
Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) has identified Rp56.3 trillion in funding requirements for post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, covering 2,108 activities over three years. The scale of the budget underscores the severity of recent disasters in the region, with affected communities in areas such as Aceh Tamiang still reliant on emergency shelters whilst awaiting longer-term reconstruction.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:50 WIB
Pigai Says Komnas HAM Will Operate Like KPK Under Revised Human Rights Law
Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has announced plans to grant the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) investigative powers akin to those of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), as part of a revision to the 1999 Human Rights Law targeted for completion this year.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:49 WIB
Pram-Rano admit they have yet to resolve flooding, congestion and poverty in Jakarta
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung and Deputy Governor Rano Karno have acknowledged that flooding, traffic congestion and poverty remain unresolved after their first year in office, despite claiming 97 per cent completion of their 40 quick-win programmes. The provincial government is now pivoting to longer-term measures including Ciliwung River normalisation, expanded public transport through Transjabodetabek, and full budget-backed development planning from 2026.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:47 WIB
Prabowo's Special Assistant Uses Police Free Nutritious Meals Menu Book as Diplomatic Tool in the US
President Prabowo Subianto's special assistant, Dirgayuza Setiawan, has been using the English-language edition of the police-produced Free Nutritious Meals menu book as an instrument of cultural diplomacy in Washington DC. The book, co-authored with Deputy National Police Chief Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo, has previously been presented at the Indonesian Embassy in London and the World Economic Forum in Davos, positioning Indonesia's flagship nutrition programme on the global stage.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:47 WIB
Three BAZNAS Emergency Mosques Serving Disaster-Hit Communities for Ramadan Worship
Indonesia's National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) has completed three emergency mosques — two in Aceh and one in North Sumatra — now being used by disaster-affected communities for Ramadan worship, including tarawih prayers. Each mosque accommodates 200 to 250 worshippers and is equipped with clean water and sanitation facilities, whilst BAZNAS has also distributed worship supplies to 350 mosques across three provinces.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:44 WIB
Pramono to Dismiss DKI Apparatus Found Guilty of Illegal Levies
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has vowed to dismiss any DKI Jakarta provincial government personnel, including contract workers, found to have engaged in illegal levies. The pledge follows a viral video showing a street coffee vendor accusing Satpol PP officers of collecting monthly payments from traders whilst simultaneously enforcing trading bans in the Kuningan area of South Jakarta.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:44 WIB
OJK Enlists Coordinating Ministry and SROs in Capital Market Integrity Reform Task Force
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has established a Capital Market Integrity Reform Task Force comprising representatives from OJK, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, and Self-Regulatory Organisations to oversee eight action plans targeting liquidity, transparency, enforcement, and coordination.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:43 WIB
One Year Leading Jakarta: Pramono Showcases 21 New Green Open Spaces
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has marked his first anniversary in office by highlighting the creation of 21 new large green open spaces, plans for two additional hospitals, and a pioneering provincial ban on dog and cat meat consumption. The governor also emphasised efforts to strengthen social cohesion through inclusive religious and cultural celebrations, positioning Jakarta as a model of diversity and harmony.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:43 WIB
Religious Affairs Minister: IKN State Mosque to serve as beacon of religious tolerance
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar declared that the State Mosque in Indonesia's new capital Nusantara (IKN) will serve as a beacon of interfaith tolerance, functioning not merely as a place of worship but as a centre for community empowerment and humanitarian values.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:41 WIB
Pramono: RT/RW Incentive Increase Delayed Due to Revenue-Sharing Fund Cuts
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has confirmed that planned incentive increases for neighbourhood and community unit (RT/RW) administrators have been postponed following a Rp15 trillion reduction in revenue-sharing funds (DBH) from the central government. The increases, a key campaign pledge from the 2024 regional elections, would raise RT administrator stipends by 25 per cent to Rp2.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:40 WIB
Student Killing at Kampung Gajah Prompts Legislator to Highlight Urgency of Character Education
A House of Representatives legislator has called for strengthened character education and digital access restrictions for school-age children following the murder of a junior secondary school student in West Bandung. Commission X is drafting regulations to limit children's digital access, modelled on policies already being implemented in several Indonesian provinces and other countries.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:39 WIB
Pramono Anung Banks on Enforcement to Curb Illegal Parking
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has pledged firm enforcement action against illegal parking, instructing the Civil Service Police Unit and municipal ground staff to conduct operations across the capital. He stressed that crackdowns must be paired with broader job creation to address the root causes of informal street activities, citing public-private partnerships for urban spaces as a model for expanding economic opportunities.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:37 WIB
Minister Pigai: Those Who Want to Abolish Free Nutritious Meals Are Opposing Human Rights
Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has equated opposition to the government's free nutritious meal (MBG) programme and other populist programmes with opposing human rights. The statement frames the flagship social welfare initiative as a fundamental rights issue, potentially raising the political stakes for critics of the programme.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:36 WIB
Traffic grinds to halt outside West Jakarta City Hall as Ring Road underpass floods
Severe flooding beneath the Kembangan Ring Road overpass brought traffic to a complete standstill along Jalan Puri Kembangan on Friday evening, with congestion stretching from the West Jakarta City Government Office to Cengkareng. Police confirmed officers were deployed to manage the gridlock, which forced numerous motorcyclists to abandon their journeys and pull over along the route.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:35 WIB
When Is Nuzulul Quran 2026? Muhammadiyah and Government Schedules
Muhammadiyah and the Indonesian government have set different dates for the 2026 Nuzulul Quran commemoration — 6 March and 7 March respectively — owing to differing methods for determining the start of Ramadan. The discrepancy reflects the longstanding methodological divide between Muhammadiyah's astronomical calculation (hisab hakiki wujudul hilal) and the government's isbat session ruling through the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:34 WIB
Schools in Serang Free to Determine Participation in Free Nutritious Meals Programme During Ramadan
The Serang Education and Culture Office has granted schools full authority to opt in or out of the government's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme during Ramadan 2026, with 226 schools choosing to continue and 22 private schools declining.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:31 WIB
Daop 8: 382,000 Train Tickets Still Available for Lebaran Period
PT Kereta Api Indonesia's Regional Operations 8 in Surabaya reports that over 382,000 long-distance train tickets remain available for the 2026 Lebaran transport period, with only 31 per cent of the total 561,528 seats sold as of 20 February. The state-owned railway operator is urging early bookings whilst ensuring readiness of facilities, rolling stock, and security measures ahead of the peak holiday travel season.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:30 WIB
Building Rural Economies to Boost National Growth
The Association of Bumiputera Nusantara Entrepreneurs (Asprindo) and the Golden Village Foundation (Yayasan Desa Emas) are deepening their collaboration to develop rural economies through mentoring, training and market access for village products. The partnership aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita agenda and the government's ambitious programme to establish 88,000 village and sub-district cooperatives, aiming to drive national economic growth from the grassroots level upward.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:28 WIB
Surabaya City Government Strengthens Hygiene Standards for Free Nutritious Meals Programme
The Surabaya city government is intensifying oversight of its Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, which currently serves over 207,000 beneficiaries across 67 operational service units. Of the 87 registered Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPGs), only 36 have obtained Hygiene Sanitation Compliance Certificates, prompting the city to issue advisory letters urging uncertified operators to complete the process promptly.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:27 WIB
Nusron Hands Over 13 Waqf Land Certificates in Banten: 'This Belongs to the Muslim Community'
Agrarian Affairs Minister Nusron Wahid presented 13 waqf land certificates for houses of worship and religious education institutions in Banten Province, highlighting that only 36.72 per cent of the province's nearly 25,000 registered religious land plots have been certified.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:27 WIB
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima: Government Working Hard on Comprehensive SOE Overhaul
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto has outlined a sweeping reform agenda for both central state-owned enterprises (BUMN) and regional government-owned enterprises (BUMD), anchored by a forthcoming draft BUMD Bill to be deliberated with House Commission II.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:27 WIB
An Elegy of Solace for Child Disaster Survivors
Children displaced by the devastating November 2025 floods in Central Aceh are finding psychological relief through the traditional Gayo art of didong, a centuries-old form of chanted poetry. A local cultural practitioner has adapted the tradition — once reserved for adult men at formal ceremonies — to help traumatised children cope with months of displacement, using newly composed verses that address the ecological crisis behind the disaster.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:24 WIB
Pramono Reveals First-Year Achievements Leading Jakarta: Transjabodetabek and JIS Pedestrian Overpass
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has highlighted the launch of Transjabodetabek inter-city bus services and the construction of a pedestrian overpass linking Jakarta International Stadium to Ancol as flagship achievements of his first year in office.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:22 WIB
Surabaya City Council Backs Municipal Crackdown on Illegal Fibre Optic Poles
Surabaya's deputy speaker has endorsed enforcement operations by the city's civil service police and highways agency to remove unlicensed fibre optic cable poles, citing Regional Regulation No. 5 of 2017 on Utility Network Management. The operation confiscated 45 illegal poles across three road locations, whilst the council urged that demolition actions follow proper administrative due process including graduated warnings to pole owners.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:22 WIB
Sumatra Rising: Aceh Tamiang Residents Reopen Ramadhan Takjil Market
Residents of Aceh Tamiang, an area devastated by flash floods, have reopened the Simpang Upah takjil market for Ramadhan 1447 H, signalling community recovery. The market, offering a variety of breaking-fast food and drinks priced between Rp1,000 and Rp15,000 per portion, is once again bustling with local shoppers as the holy month begins.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:21 WIB
OJK Imposes Rp5.7 Billion Fine on Three Parties for IMPC Share Price Manipulation
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has fined three parties a total of Rp5.7 billion for manipulating the share price of PT Impack Pratama Industri Tbk (IMPC) over a six-year period from 2016 to 2022.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:21 WIB
Pramono Says 700,000 KJP Recipients and 16,000 KJMU Recipients to Be Extended
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has announced that over 707,000 recipients of the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) education subsidy and nearly 17,000 recipients of the Jakarta Outstanding Student Card (KJMU) will continue to receive benefits, at a combined cost of approximately Rp 2 trillion. The governor also confirmed the continuation of diploma amnesty programmes, free entry to city attractions for card holders, and the expansion of free private schooling to 40 schools across Jakarta.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:21 WIB
The Adipura Award Is More Than Just a Trophy (Part 2)
Indonesia's Adipura award is being transformed from a symbolic recognition of urban cleanliness into a comprehensive evaluation tool for regional waste management performance. The expanded assessment now covers waste sorting at source, waste reduction, processing systems, and commitments to ending open dumping at final processing sites, pushing local governments towards more equitable and sustainable governance.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:20 WIB
DPR Urges Accelerated Execution of Rp529 Billion Budget for Sumatra Health Facilities
A member of the House of Representatives Commission IX has urged the government to speed up the realisation of Rp529.3 billion earmarked for restoring approximately 3,000 post-disaster health facilities in Sumatra, warning that the target of full functionality by March 2026 demands seamless cross-ministerial coordination.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:18 WIB
Legislator says regional government governance must be strengthened
The chairman of the DPR's Commission II has called for stronger, more accountable regional governance following a working visit to South Kalimantan, where he met with local government heads and directors of the regional development bank. He also stressed that regionally owned enterprises (BUMD) must be managed professionally to serve as sustainable sources of local revenue rather than merely pursuing corporate profits.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:17 WIB
Trade Minister Assures Zero-Tariff US Product Imports Will Not Harm Domestic Industry
Trade Minister Budi Santoso has assured that zero per cent tariffs on US agricultural imports such as soybeans, wheat, and cotton will not undermine domestic industry, as these commodities are essential raw materials not produced locally in sufficient quantities.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:15 WIB
Pertamina Patra Niaga Strengthens Global Cooperation, Secures Fuel and LPG Supply Throughout 2026
Pertamina's downstream subholding, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, has signed strategic agreements with Hartree Partners LP and Phillips 66 in Washington to secure fuel and LPG supply for 2026. The deals underscore Indonesia's efforts to bolster energy security through diversified international partnerships with major global trading and refining firms.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:15 WIB
Cabinet Secretary: 90 Per Cent of Indonesia's Proposals Accepted, 1,819 Products Granted Zero US Tariffs
Indonesia and the United States have signed a bilateral trade pact granting zero per cent tariffs on 1,819 Indonesian products — including palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and electronic components — following intensive negotiations in which 90 per cent of Jakarta's proposals were accommodated. The agreement, accompanied by US$38.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:15 WIB
Over One Hundred Neighbourhoods in Jakarta Still Flooded; Pramono Blames Rainfall in Tangerang
As of Friday evening 20 February 2026, 127 neighbourhood units (RT) and six roads across Jakarta remained inundated, with the worst flooding in East Jakarta reaching 1.5 metres. Governor Pramono Anung attributed the flooding to heavy upstream rainfall in Tangerang and South Tangerang, whilst asserting that prepared pumps and the absence of coastal tidal surges would allow waters to recede within two hours.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:15 WIB
Aramco Bridge Construction in Tanah Datar Reaches 55 Per Cent Completion
Construction of an emergency aramco bridge in Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra, has reached 55 per cent completion as the Indonesian military and government agencies work to restore a vital road link between Tanah Datar and Solok regencies severed by flash floods in late November 2025.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:15 WIB
Sanitation Upgraded: 100 Households in Manggarai No Longer Contaminating Rivers
Jakarta's regional water utility PAM Jaya and wastewater operator Perumda Paljaya have completed the revitalisation of communal sanitation facilities serving approximately 100 households in Manggarai, South Jakarta, equipping them with biopal wastewater treatment systems to prevent domestic waste from entering nearby rivers.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:13 WIB
Pupuk Indonesia Announces 36 Winners of PIMA 2025 Journalism Award
State-owned fertiliser holding company PT Pupuk Indonesia has named 36 journalists as winners of its annual Pupuk Indonesia Media Award (PIMA) 2025, selected from 558 entries submitted by 335 journalists nationwide. The competition, themed "Building a Strong Fertiliser Industry for Food Sovereignty," aims to deepen public and media understanding of subsidised fertiliser governance reforms and the company's role in supporting national food self-sufficiency.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:10 WIB
Communications Minister Discusses Indonesia's Historic Entry to Board of Peace
Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid has hailed Indonesia's participation in the Board of Peace forum as a historic turning point in the country's diplomacy on Palestine, marking a shift from passive condemnation to active involvement. Indonesia is set to deploy 8,000 peacekeeping troops and has been appointed deputy commander of the International Stabilisation Force mission, giving the country significant command authority in humanitarian operations.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:09 WIB
National Unified Socio-Economic Database Marks First Anniversary
Indonesia's National Unified Socio-Economic Database (DTSEN), enacted under Presidential Instruction No. 4/2025, has completed its first year of operation with plans for increasingly granular data verification. The Central Statistics Agency is conducting ground checks in two phases covering over 11 million individuals to improve the accuracy of social assistance targeting, with completion expected by the end of April 2026.