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Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 17:56 WIB
Indonesia Requires Water Storage Capacity of 150 Cubic Metres Per Capita, Says AHY
Infrastructure Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) has stated that Indonesia requires water storage capacity of 100-150 cubic metres per capita—nearly double the current 71 cubic metres per capita—to ensure national water security. Indonesia's total storage capacity of 10-20 billion cubic metres falls significantly short of the required 30-40 billion cubic metres and lags substantially behind regional neighbours including Vietnam (310), Malaysia (710), and Thailand (1,006) cubic metres per c
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 17:55 WIB
Ramadan at the Edge: Residents Gather at Bukit Cinta Cliff to Break Their Fast
Residents in Batang Regency, Central Java gathered at the scenic Bukit Cinta cliff overlooking Jodo Beach to watch the sunset whilst waiting to break their fast during Ramadan, a traditional practice known as ngabuburit. Despite the dangerous terrain and need to cross railway tracks guarded by PT KAI officers, the site remains accessible to the public, offering views of the sunset, sea, and passing trains.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 17:54 WIB
Mandalika Circuit Safe from Flooding Despite Extreme Weather
The Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in Lombok remained unaffected by flooding despite extreme weather conditions including heavy rain and strong winds in West Nusa Tenggara on 23–24 February 2026. The circuit's drainage system performed optimally, with the operational team conducting rapid response measures including debris clearing and maintenance to ensure track safety. The facility was declared fit for racing operations after comprehensive inspection and repair work on affected area
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 17:49 WIB
Retno Marsudi: Water Management Must Be Cross-Sectoral
Retno Marsudi, the UN Special Envoy for Water Issues, has emphasised that Indonesia must adopt integrated, cross-sectoral approaches to water management, as water is essential for agriculture, health, energy, and industry. With 2.2 billion people globally lacking safe drinking water and 3.5 billion without adequate sanitation, the Indonesian government is strengthening coordination as part of its Asta Cita programme, moving beyond fragmented, single-ministry approaches. The initiative addresses
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 17:43 WIB
Coordinating Minister Urges Village Cooperative to Become Community Food Distribution Hub
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan has called on the Candirenggo Merah Putih Village Cooperative (KKMP) in East Java to function as an active food distribution centre at the grassroots level, ensuring stable supply and affordable prices for residents. The government is prioritising the operationalisation of village cooperatives as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the national food distribution system through community-based economic institutions. The cooperative is cur
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 17:41 WIB
Ministry of Law and Human Rights Reminds Parties of Royalty Payment Obligations for Ramadan Religious Music
The Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights has reminded business operators—including shopping centres, hotels, and digital platforms—that commercial use of religious music must include royalty payments to creators under Law Number 28 of 2014 on Copyright. With Ramadan approaching, when such music is widely broadcast as background atmosphere in commercial spaces, businesses must register with the National Collective Management Agency (LMKN) and maintain song logs to ensure proper royalty dis
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 17:41 WIB
American Businesses Face Losses Without Indonesian Halal Certification, Says MUI
In response to speculation about reduced halal certification requirements under the new US-Indonesia trade agreement, Indonesia's halal authority has confirmed that American products will still require halal certification to sell effectively in the predominantly Muslim market. The countries have established a Mutual Recognition Agreement to streamline the certification process for US imports whilst some categories remain exempt from halal requirements.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 17:40 WIB
Papua Regional Police Strengthens Synergy to Address Security in Papua Mountains
Papua Regional Police, in coordination with the Indonesian military and regional government, is strengthening security operations in Yahukimo Regency to address disturbances caused by armed criminal groups. The Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force has deployed 250 personnel to the region to minimise incidents and restore community confidence. The initiative demonstrates the state's commitment to restoring stability and enabling normal activities in the Papua Mountains.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 17:39 WIB
Jember University Bondowoso Campus Opens Three Degree Programmes via SNBP and SNBT Pathways
Jember University's Bondowoso campus is launching three degree programmes—Agribusiness, Accounting, and Mathematics Education—through national selection pathways (SNBP and SNBT) in 2026. This strategic initiative aims to expand access to quality higher education for students in the Bondowoso region and strengthen the campus's academic ecosystem. The campus has invested in modern facilities and qualified faculty to support comprehensive student development, both academically and through sports an
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 17:00 WIB
KPK Investigates Flag-Borrowing Scheme in Bank BJB Advertising Procurement Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has uncovered an alleged "flag-borrowing" scheme — where companies use other firms' credentials to win contracts — in the advertising procurement case involving regional bank BJB. Five suspects, including the bank's former president director, have been named in connection with alleged unlawful procurement of media advertising placements that reportedly caused state losses of Rp222 billion.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 17:00 WIB
Latumenten Flyover Project Causes Traffic Congestion, Transport Agency Urged to Find Solutions
The construction of the Latumenten Flyover in West Jakarta has caused severe traffic congestion due to road narrowing from three lanes to one, prompting Jakarta legislators to demand immediate solutions from the Transport Agency. A DPRD member has called for concrete traffic management measures, including relocating public transport stops and restricting heavy vehicles, whilst the Transport Agency says it is coordinating with transport operators and has written to the central government for supp
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 16:58 WIB
Singkawang Airport passenger numbers double ahead of Cap Go Meh
Singkawang Airport in West Kalimantan has seen passenger numbers double from 350 to 700 per day ahead of the Cap Go Meh 2026 celebrations. Two additional airlines, Super Air Jet and TransNusa, have been brought in to operate extra Jakarta–Singkawang flights, bringing the total to four daily services to support the surge in tourism and regional economic activity.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 16:57 WIB
Police Arrest Man Who Assaulted Petrol Station Attendant in East Jakarta
East Jakarta police have arrested a man captured on CCTV assaulting a petrol station worker in Cipinang after being refused subsidised fuel. The incident, which went viral on social media, began when the attendant declined to fill the suspect's vehicle with Pertalite because the licence plate did not match the fuel subsidy eligibility requirements. The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Indonesia's subsidised fuel distribution controls.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 16:56 WIB
BPK records positive trend in recommendation follow-up by Judicial Commission and Constitutional Court
Indonesia's Supreme Audit Board (BPK) reported that both the Judicial Commission (KY) and the Constitutional Court (MK) have followed up on over 85 per cent of its recommendations as of the second semester of 2025. The Constitutional Court achieved a 98.16 per cent compliance rate, reinforcing its record of 19 consecutive unqualified audit opinions since 2007, as BPK commenced its examination of both institutions' 2025 financial statements.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 16:55 WIB
Complete Guide to the Bizhare Secondary Market March 2026
Indonesian securities crowdfunding platform Bizhare has announced its March 2026 secondary market trading window, running from 2–13 March with 74 eligible issuers, in compliance with OJK Regulation No. 17 of 2025 which mandates quarterly trading periods. The guide details transaction mechanisms including price limits, cum date provisions, and a 5 per cent service fee on matched trades, with all shareholdings recorded scriplessly at the Indonesian Central Securities Depository (KSEI).
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 16:54 WIB
China's 2026 Lunar New Year box office revenue reaches 5.75 billion yuan
China's box office takings during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday reached 5.75 billion yuan, with over 120 million cinema-goers. The racing-comedy "Pegasus 3" topped the charts with 2.93 billion yuan in ticket sales, underscoring the Spring Festival period's critical importance to the world's second-largest film market.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 16:54 WIB
Parents in Batam Complain Ramadan Free Nutritious Meal Consisted of One Biscuit and Half a Corn Cob; Nutrition Service Unit Reprimanded
Parents in Batam's Lubuk Baja district have criticised the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme's Ramadan menu, describing portions comprising three dates, one biscuit, one bread roll, and half a boiled corn cob as mere "snacks" worth only around Rp 6,000 rather than the allocated Rp 15,000. The head of the regional Nutrition Fulfilment Service Office covering Riau, Riau Islands, and West Sumatra confirmed the responsible local nutrition service unit has been reprimanded and menu improvements ar
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 16:54 WIB
Rupiah weakens amid expectations of prolonged high US interest rates
The Indonesian rupiah fell 27 points (0.16 per cent) to Rp16,829 per US dollar on Tuesday, driven by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated for longer. The CME FedWatch Tool now shows a 94 per cent probability of the Fed holding rates steady at its March 2026 FOMC meeting, up from around 80 per cent, prompting capital flows towards dollar-denominated assets and away from emerging market currencies including the rupiah.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 16:53 WIB
JCI Plunges More Than 1 Per Cent to 8,290 Level; Three Top-Gaining LQ45 Stocks Shine
Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) fell sharply by 1.37 per cent to close at 8,280.83 on Tuesday, dragged down by US tariff policy uncertainty and a strengthening dollar. Nearly all sectors declined, with energy suffering the steepest drop at 3.50 per cent, whilst the financial sector was the sole gainer; Bank Mandiri and Merdeka Copper Gold emerged as top performers among LQ45 blue-chip stocks.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 16:50 WIB
If Attack on Iran Occurs, US Boasts of Targeting Khamenei and Three Key Military Objectives
The New York Times reports that US President Donald Trump has informed his advisers he is considering military strikes against Iran, including targeting Revolutionary Guard headquarters, nuclear facilities, and ballistic missile programmes, with the ultimate aim of toppling Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Senior American and Iranian negotiators are scheduled to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-minute talks on a proposal that could avert military conflict, involving a highly limited nuclear enric
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