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Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 20:01 WIB
Rano hopes DKI provincial agencies adopt home renovation programmes
DKI Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno has called on all provincial agencies to establish home renovation programmes, following a pilot initiative by the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP). The programme targets dilapidated housing in the capital, with the first project renovating a 40-year-old building in Cengkareng housing three families, including two persons with disabilities, funded by Rp70 million pooled from Satpol PP members.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:55 WIB
Ministry of Health: Proper Fasting Helps Address Mental Health Challenges in the Modern Era
Indonesia's Ministry of Health has highlighted research showing that proper fasting during Ramadan can significantly benefit mental health by reducing stress hormones, boosting serotonin and endorphin production, and promoting brain cell regeneration. Citing multiple studies — including one showing a 98 per cent contribution of fasting to improved mental health among students — officials emphasised that spiritual practices during Ramadan serve as effective mindfulness therapy, though they cautio
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:52 WIB
US Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Deport Palestinian Student
A US immigration judge has terminated deportation proceedings against Palestinian student and activist Mohsen Mahdawi, who led pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University, after the government failed to authenticate a memorandum allegedly from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The ruling marks a significant legal setback for the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts and raises broader concerns about due process and free speech protections in immigration cases.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:48 WIB
Home Affairs Minister: Diaspora Aid from Malaysia for Disaster Victims Held Up at Customs
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian revealed that disaster relief supplies collected by the Acehnese diaspora in Malaysia are being blocked by Indonesian Customs at Lhokseumawe port. President Prabowo Subianto has approved the aid's entry provided it contains no contraband, whilst Deputy House Speaker Dasco Ahmad urged relevant ministers to coordinate with Customs to expedite clearance ahead of Ramadan 2026.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:43 WIB
National Narcotics Agency Declares Vapes a New Medium for Drug Consumption
Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has declared it an "undeniable fact" that electronic cigarettes have become an effective new medium for consuming narcotics and new psychoactive substances. BNN chief Commissioner General Suyudi Ario Seto dismissed the narrative that vapes aid smoking cessation as a scientifically unproven "illusion," revealing that authorities have found liquid methamphetamine, etomidate, and other narcotics concealed in vape liquids.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:35 WIB
Fish-catching tradition in Banten serves as community gathering ahead of Ramadan
Residents of Tamansari Village in Serang Regency, Banten, upheld the traditional communal fish-catching ritual known as "Marak" at Situ Citaman lake ahead of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. The tradition, which involves draining the lake for a collective catch, serves as both a cultural practice and an occasion for strengthening community bonds.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:31 WIB
Preventing Child Grooming: KPAI Urges Passage of Child Care Bill
Indonesia's Child Protection Commission (KPAI) is pressing the government and parliament to expedite passage of the Child Care Bill to combat child sexual violence, including child grooming. The call comes amid a viral case involving a primary school teacher in Sukabumi, West Java, who allegedly engaged in grooming behaviour with a female pupil, which KPAI describes as the tip of the iceberg of a systematic and increasingly sophisticated pattern of child exploitation.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:26 WIB
Observer: North and South Coast Arterial Roads Could Serve as Alternative Mudik Routes
A senior transport adviser has proposed Java's northern and southern coastal arterial roads as viable alternatives to congested toll roads during the 2026 Lebaran exodus, which is forecast to involve nearly 144 million travellers. The Transport Minister has meanwhile flagged the dominance of private car use and the Jakarta-Cikampek toll corridor as critical congestion points, whilst reinforcing safety oversight in West Java.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:22 WIB
Banyumas Regent: Retirement Marks the Beginning of New Service for Civil Servants
Banyumas Regent Sadewo Tri Lastiono urged 176 retiring civil servants to view retirement as an opportunity for new forms of community service rather than a cause for despondency. The retirement decrees, covering departures effective from April to June 2026, were formally handed over at a ceremony in Purwokerto, Central Java, with the regent cautioning retirees against succumbing to "post-power syndrome."
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:21 WIB
Bogor Regent Leads Planting of 1,000 Trees at Pakansari Following Tornado
Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto led the planting of approximately 1,000 trees around Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong after a tornado felled numerous trees and damaged the stadium structure days earlier. The initiative, involving local government, military, police, and community organisations, reflects the district's commitment to maintaining green open spaces and developing the stadium precinct into an urban forest serving as the lungs of Cibinong sub-district.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:11 WIB
KAI Commuter: Passengers Permitted to Break Fast on KRL Trains During Ramadan
KAI Commuter has introduced a special policy allowing passengers to break their Ramadan fast aboard Commuter Line trains with light food and beverages, whilst urging restraint and consideration for fellow passengers. The state-owned commuter rail operator will maintain normal service levels across the Greater Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and other routes throughout the holy month, running over 1,065 daily services in the Jabodetabek area alone.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:09 WIB
Police say luxury hotel thief in Central Jakarta acted alone
Jakarta Metropolitan Police have confirmed that a 43-year-old specialist thief who targeted a five-star hotel in Central Jakarta operated alone, disguising himself as an office worker wearing batik and a lanyard to blend in. The suspect, arrested in Matraman, East Jakarta, is believed to have struck at three separate locations, stealing items including a laptop belonging to a Ministry of Transport official attending a meeting at the hotel.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 18:51 WIB
Why Garuda Schools Will Use Four Curricula Simultaneously
Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has announced that its new Garuda Schools will employ four curricula simultaneously — national, character, STEM, and international — to strengthen science and technology talent. The schools are deliberately being established outside Java in underserved regions, with the first four locations set to open in June 2026, targeting the top one per cent of gifted students who currently lack access to quality education.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 18:43 WIB
House of Representatives and Government Hold Coordination Meeting on Sumatra Disaster Recovery
Indonesia's House of Representatives and senior government ministers convened a coordination meeting on 18 February 2026 to evaluate post-disaster recovery efforts across Sumatra, following devastating floods and landslides in late November 2025 that killed 1,206 people. The government reported significant progress including 5,500 temporary housing units built, 98 bridges reconstructed, and 99 national road segments restored, with authorities targeting full restoration of governance functions in
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 17:46 WIB
National Nutrition Agency Denies Purworejo Poisoning Case Linked to Free Nutritious Meals Programme
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has denied any connection between a mass food poisoning incident in Purworejo, Central Java, and the government's free nutritious meals (MBG) programme, stating the affected food came from a privately ordered catering service at a community gathering. The case highlights the sensitivity surrounding food safety concerns as the government expands its flagship nutrition programme, with BGN urging the public to await official investigation results before drawing c
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:17 WIB
Ministry of Transmigration Accelerates Development of Barelang Transmigration Zone
The Ministry of Transmigration is intensifying development of the Batam Rempang Galang (Barelang) Transmigration Zone, focusing on job creation and sustainable livelihoods for relocated residents. The ministry has distributed 16 fishing vessels to transmigrant fishermen and is conducting capacity-building training in partnership with BP Batam and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, as conditions in the previously contentious Rempang area have stabilised over the past year.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:15 WIB
Kauman Grand Mosque in Yogyakarta Holds First Tarawih Prayers on Tuesday Evening
The historic Kauman Grand Mosque of the Yogyakarta Sultanate commenced Ramadan 1447 Hijriah tarawih prayers on Tuesday evening, 17 February 2026, following the Muhammadiyah central leadership's determination based on the Unified Global Hijri Calendar. The decision, which sets the start of fasting one day earlier than the government's expected ruling, highlights the longstanding tolerance in Yogyakarta towards differing determinations of Islamic calendar dates, whilst nearby Jogokaryan Mosque dis
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Jakarta Composite Index Opens Higher After Lunar New Year Holiday with Rebound Potential as Asian Markets Show Mixed Results
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened 0.29 per cent higher at 8,235 on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, following the Lunar New Year holiday break, with analysts predicting a potential rebound provided it holds above the 8,160 support level. Asian markets traded mixed as several bourses remained closed for Lunar New Year celebrations, whilst Wall Street posted modest gains driven by a technology sector rebound and financial sector strength.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
Deputy House Speaker Inaugurates Relocation of 8 Homes for Landslide Victims in Bandung
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal officially inaugurated the relocation of eight housing units for victims of the December 2025 landslide in Arjasari, Bandung Regency, West Java. The handover included property ownership certificates to ensure legal security for affected residents, with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources' Geological Agency having recommended total relocation due to the high risk of further rotational landslides in the area.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
National Food Agency Drafts Presidential Regulation on Food Rescue
Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) is drafting a Presidential Regulation on Food Rescue aimed at reducing food waste by redistributing surplus food to those in need. The regulation, mandated under Presidential Decree No. 38/2025 on the 2026 regulatory programme, supports President Prabowo's circular economy priorities and will outline policy direction, implementation mechanisms, monitoring, evaluation, and inter-ministerial roles. Bapanas has also deployed food rescue vehicles to five pr
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