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Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:57 WIB
Governor Pramono wants Kuningan area to rival Sudirman-Thamrin corridor
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has set an ambitious target to transform the Kuningan district to match the standard of the Sudirman-Thamrin corridor before the capital's 499th anniversary on 22 June. The Rp100 billion budget covers not only the accelerated demolition of abandoned monorail pillars along Jalan HR Rasuna Said but also new drainage, pedestrian walkways and parkland — signalling a broader push to upgrade one of Jakarta's key business districts.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:55 WIB
Top National Stories: Anies Breaks Fast with Party Elites, Pelita Air Defends Crashed Aircraft's Airworthiness, Jimly Criticises DPR's Summoning of Constitutional Court Ethics Council
A Tempo roundup highlights three major national stories: former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan's politically significant iftar gathering with opposition and coalition party leaders including Surya Paloh, Puan Maharani, and Jusuf Kalla at NasDem headquarters; Pelita Air's insistence that the Air Tractor AT-802 that crashed near Long Bawan Airport in North Kalimantan was airworthy and had been serviced days earlier; and former Constitutional Court chief justice Jimly Asshiddiqie's criticism of th
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:52 WIB
House of Representatives Demands Severe Punishment for Brimob Officer Who Assaulted Students in Maluku
A member of the Indonesian House of Representatives has demanded life imprisonment and dishonourable discharge for a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer who fatally assaulted a 14-year-old student and seriously injured his brother in Southeast Maluku. The lawmaker called for an open ethics hearing aligned with the President's police reform agenda, as well as comprehensive state-funded recovery support for the victims' family, including psychological counselling, medical rehabilitation, and education
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:43 WIB
Jakarta Roundup: Padel Court Crackdown, Ciliwung Normalisation and Flood Disruptions
DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung announced imminent enforcement action against padel courts lacking proper permits and community approval, whilst the majority of Kebon Pala residents in Kampung Melayu signalled acceptance of the Ciliwung River normalisation plan to combat chronic flooding. The governor and his deputy also publicly acknowledged that Jakarta's three fundamental problems — flooding, traffic congestion and poverty — remain unresolved, pledging only to reduce their severity.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:39 WIB
Jakarta's Saturday Morning Air Quality Ranks Among World's Ten Worst
Jakarta's Air Quality Index reached 161 on Saturday morning, placing it seventh worst globally according to IQAir data, with PM2.5 concentrations of 70 micrograms per cubic metre categorised as unhealthy. The capital trailed behind Kabul, Lahore, Dhaka, Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai, underscoring the persistent air pollution crisis affecting Indonesia's most populous city and raising public health concerns for its residents.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:33 WIB
Jakarta Crime Roundup: Undercover Operations at Nightlife Venues and Drug Dealer Arrested
Jakarta Metropolitan Police and local enforcement agencies conducted a series of operations on Friday, including the arrest of a cannabis dealer in Bekasi with 1.3 kg of the drug and the announcement of undercover monitoring at West Jakarta nightlife venues during Ramadan. The day's incidents also included the release without detention of Dr Richard Lee following questioning over alleged consumer protection violations, and a police personnel rotation affecting 175 officers.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:28 WIB
Bapanas: Clean Sweep Task Force Prevents Subsidised Rice Adulteration in NTB to Combat Food Anomalies
Indonesia's National Food Agency has highlighted the successful crackdown on subsidised rice (SPHP) adulteration in West Nusa Tenggara, where a suspect was found repackaging government-subsidised rice and selling it at higher market prices. Police seized 140 sacks of rice, over 1,400 emptied SPHP packages, and packaging equipment, underscoring the government's resolve to enforce food pricing regulations as the SPHP programme runs through February 2026.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:22 WIB
Observer Warns Jakarta Smoke-Free Zone Regulation Must Be Implemented with Caution
A Trisakti University public policy expert has cautioned that Jakarta's new Provincial Regulation No. 7/2025 on Smoke-Free Zones risks provoking significant public resistance due to its expanded scope covering tobacco sales by traders, not merely designated smoking areas. The observer urged the Governor to strike a balance between public health objectives and the economic sustainability of micro, small and medium enterprises, including traditional eateries.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:20 WIB
Minister Bahlil says Indonesia will import US$15 billion in oil and gas per year from America
Indonesia has agreed to import up to US$15 billion (approximately Rp253.47 trillion) worth of oil and gas annually from the United States as part of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stressed that the deal does not increase Indonesia's total import volume but rather redirects purchases from other supplier countries in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with the allocation covering LPG (US
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:20 WIB
BMKG: Jakarta Expected to Experience Rain from Saturday Morning to Evening
Indonesia's meteorological agency BMKG has forecast light rain with thunderstorms across Jakarta from Saturday morning through to the evening. Temperatures are expected to range between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the day, with moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning anticipated during the night.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:11 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.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:08 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.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:05 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.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:04 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.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:04 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.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:03 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.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:03 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.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:00 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.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:00 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.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:58 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. The legislator also pressed for acceleration of the Tanjung Car
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