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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 02:46 WIB
Palace Response to Terrorisation of UGM Student Executive Body Chairman
State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi responded to the terrorisation of UGM Student Executive Body (BEM) chairman Tiyo Ardianto by focusing on the manner of his criticism rather than condemning the threats, urging critics to use polite language rooted in "Eastern cultural principles." The incident, which saw Tiyo receive kidnapping threats and defamatory messages targeting him and his family after criticising President Prabowo's government, has drawn widespread condemnation and calls from parli
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 02:36 WIB
Deputy House Speaker Responds to Jokowi's Claims on KPK Law Revision
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Saan Mustopa has accused former President Joko Widodo of attempting to wash his hands of responsibility for the controversial 2019 revision of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) law, after Jokowi claimed it was solely a parliamentary initiative. The row intensified after Indonesia Corruption Watch pointed out that Jokowi issued a presidential letter delegating ministries to participate in the revision process and failed to issue an emergenc
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 01:31 WIB
Civil Coalition Launches Fact-Finding Report on August 2025 Demonstrations
A coalition of three Indonesian civil society organisations has released an independent fact-finding report titled "The Largest Silencing Operation Against Youth Since Reformasi," documenting events surrounding the widespread August 2025 demonstrations. The report, based on 115 police examination records, interviews with 63 informants across 18 cities in eight provinces, and open-source intelligence, identifies accumulated public anger over political elite tensions, economic pressures, and power
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 01:27 WIB
Istiqlal Mosque's Programme of Activities During Ramadan
Istiqlal Mosque has announced a comprehensive programme of activities for Ramadan, including tarawih prayers led by international Quran reciters, large-scale communal iftar meals serving up to 10,000 portions daily, and a Nuzulul Quran commemoration involving MABIMS member states. The mosque also continues its free education programmes and highlights interfaith tolerance, with Ramadan coinciding with Chinese New Year celebrations in the surrounding area.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 00:03 WIB
Sumatra Flood Victims Borrow Money to Rebuild Homes Amid Anxiety at Evacuation Shelters
Residents of Huta Godang village in South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, have begun rebuilding their homes independently without government assistance nearly three months after flash floods struck in late November 2025. Villagers are borrowing money from relatives and using makeshift materials to reconstruct their dwellings, whilst remaining anxious about the possibility of further flooding and shuttling family members between shelters and partially repaired homes during rainfall.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 00:02 WIB
BMKG predicts rain to drench Bintan Island for up to a week ahead
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in Tanjungpinang forecasts continued light to moderate rainfall over Bintan Island in Riau Islands Province for the next week to ten days, following a dry spell since December 2025. The agency has also warned of moderate sea swells in the northern waters around Natuna and Anambas, and urged the public to exercise caution during the early Ramadhan rainy period against flooding, landslides and hazardous road conditions.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 00:02 WIB
President Prabowo in US for trade and strategic talks: official
President Prabowo Subianto has arrived in Washington, D.C. for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening bilateral economic ties with the United States, including discussions on a reciprocal trade agreement that has been under negotiation since 2025. The visit also encompasses meetings with US business executives, a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump, and Indonesia's participation in the inaugural summit of the Gaza Board of Peace, which Prabowo joined after signing its
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 00:02 WIB
Bank Mandiri targets 7-9 per cent credit growth, no plans to revise upward
Bank Mandiri is maintaining its 2026 credit growth target at 7-9 per cent despite pressure from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) for banks to aim higher, with a possible revision only after mid-year performance review. The state-owned lender posted strong 2025 results with credit reaching Rp1,895 trillion (up 13.4 per cent year-on-year) and net profit of Rp56.3 trillion, whilst the OJK projects industry-wide double-digit credit growth of 10-12 per cent and is actively negotiating with indi
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 00:01 WIB
Cucun Responds to Jokowi: No Law Can Be Made Without a Presidential Letter
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal pushed back against former President Jokowi's claims regarding the KPK Law revision, asserting that no legislation can proceed without a Presidential Letter (Surpres). State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the government has no plans to revert the KPK Law to its earlier version, contradicting Jokowi's stated support for such a move.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 00:01 WIB
Astra Tol Cipali: 396,000 Vehicles Traversed Toll Road During Lunar New Year Holiday
The Cikopo-Palimanan (Cipali) toll road in West Java recorded 396,000 vehicles during the Lunar New Year holiday period from 13 to 17 February 2026, with peak traffic on 14 February reaching 88,000 vehicles — a 52 per cent increase above normal levels. The surge reflects heightened public mobility during the festive period, with return flows towards Jakarta dominating on 17 February at 47,000 vehicles out of 77,000 total.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:59 WIB
Iranian Foreign Minister: Second Round of Indirect Iran-US Negotiations "Constructive"
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva as more "constructive" than the previous round in Oman, with both sides agreeing on guiding principles to begin drafting a potential agreement. The talks come amid heightened tensions, including Trump's threats of military action against Iran and Supreme Leader Khamenei's defiant response, as well as Iran's temporary closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz for mili
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:57 WIB
Legislator Condemns Israel's Move to Claim West Bank Territory
A member of Indonesia's House of Representatives Commission I has strongly condemned Israel's approval of a land ownership claim proposal in the West Bank, calling it outright colonialism. The legislator urged the Indonesian government to leverage its membership in the Board of Peace to pressure Israel and vocally oppose the annexation in line with Indonesia's constitutional mandate against all forms of colonialism.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:57 WIB
Minister Maman Says 200,000 Disaster-Affected MSME Debtors Receive Loan Relaxation Totalling Rp 12 Trillion
The Indonesian government has provided various forms of loan relaxation to 200,000 micro, small and medium enterprise debtors affected by natural disasters across three Sumatran provinces, with total outstanding credit of approximately Rp 12 trillion. MSME Minister Maman Abdurrahman outlined relief measures including interest rate reductions, grace periods, credit restructuring, and new People's Business Credit access, with the recovery programme planned to run through December 2027.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:56 WIB
New Regulations Deemed Potentially Disruptive to Grassroots Economic Chain
The Indonesian White Cigarette Producers Association (Gaprindo) has sharply criticised proposed maximum nicotine and tar limits for tobacco products, warning they could devastate smallholder farmers who cultivate 99.96 per cent of the country's tobacco plantations. The industry body argues the strict standards are incompatible with locally grown tobacco's naturally higher nicotine levels, risk driving imports over domestic supply, and could fuel illegal cigarette production whilst creating regul
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:55 WIB
Cilegon Social Services Agency Accommodates 8,502 Deactivated PBI-JKN Beneficiaries
The Cilegon municipal government has absorbed 8,502 residents affected by the deactivation of their BPJS Kesehatan subsidised health insurance (PBI-JKN) into the city's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme. The move ensures that affected beneficiaries will continue to receive free healthcare services despite losing their national-level coverage.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:54 WIB
Religious Affairs Minister: Student Learning in Sumatra Has Resumed at 100 Per Cent
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar confirmed that all madrasah students in disaster-affected areas of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have resumed learning, with 90.5 per cent back in their original schools and the remainder using shift systems or temporary facilities. The Ministry has proposed a Rp702.98 billion Presidential Directive budget for comprehensive reconstruction of damaged madrasahs, pesantren, and houses of worship, including relocation from disaster-prone sites.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:53 WIB
A Glimpse at First Ramadhan Preparations at the 'Red Beret Mosque' Built by the TNI Commander
The Jami' An-Nur Mosque in West Bandung Regency, featuring a distinctive red beret-shaped dome symbolising Kopassus special forces, is preparing for its inaugural Ramadhan after being inaugurated by TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto in January 2026. Originally a small mosque accommodating just 60 worshippers, the building was entirely reconstructed on an expanded plot with a three-tonne resin dome, though its military-themed design has drawn both fascination and criticism from the public.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
NTB Man Denies Abandoning Malaysian Wife, Says He Still Provided for Her After Divorce
A man from Central Lombok has denied viral social media claims that he abandoned his Malaysian ex-wife during their 18-year marriage. Badi insists he continued to provide for Norida Akmal Ayob even after their amicable divorce in 2024, and that he had arranged Indonesian citizenship documentation for her during their marriage. The case highlights cross-border marriage issues and the role of social media in amplifying domestic disputes.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Central Aceh Disaster Survivors Receive Basic Food Aid Ahead of Ramadan
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, in partnership with Teuku Umar University, distributed basic food supplies and Qurans to 242 disaster-affected residents across four villages in Central Aceh's Lut Tawar district ahead of Ramadan. The aid forms part of a broader government programme that deployed 10,000 university students in late January to support Sumatra's disaster recovery efforts, with a focus on food sovereignty, energy independence, and public health.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:51 WIB
JCI Closes Up More Than 1 Per Cent as Market Optimism Returns — Three Top-Gaining Stocks
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) surged 1.19 per cent to close at 8,310.23 on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed market optimism following the extended holiday break and expectations of solid economic conditions. All sectors posted gains led by transport (3.25%) and energy (2.45%), whilst analysts noted investors are closely watching Bank Indonesia's upcoming board meeting, widely expected to hold the benchmark rate at 4.75 per cent.
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