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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:56 WIB
Yesterday in politics: Prabowo in the US, DPR on Sumatran aid
A roundup of key political developments includes President Prabowo Subianto's working visit to the United States focused on economic cooperation, and parliamentary coordination on disaster relief for Sumatra. The House of Representatives and government agreed to streamline emergency funding exceeding Rp4.3 trillion for hydrometeorological disaster response, whilst displacement figures across three provinces dropped dramatically from over two million to roughly 13,000.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:37 WIB
Viral Prayer Gathering Outside Jokowi's Home: Aide Speaks Out
A video of residents holding a tahlilan (Islamic prayer gathering) outside former President Joko Widodo's Solo residence went viral on social media, prompting his aide to confirm the event took place on 18 January 2026. The gathering by members of a Banyumas Islamic boarding school was intended to pray for Jokowi's wellbeing, though the ex-president was unable to meet them as he had to fly to Jakarta that morning to attend the wedding of President Prabowo Subianto's personal assistant.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:34 WIB
Jokowi's Aide Responds to Former President's Solo Home Being Dubbed "Solo's Wailing Wall"
Former President Joko Widodo's private residence in Solo went viral after it appeared on Google Maps under the name "Tembok Ratapan Solo" (Solo's Wailing Wall), prompting visitors to flock to the site for photographs. Jokowi's aide confirmed awareness of the incident but said there would be no additional security measures, urging the public to respect the property as a private residence rather than a landmark.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:03 WIB
PBNU: Sahur Wake-Up Calls Must Observe Proper Etiquette and Reasonable Volume
The chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama's executive board (PBNU), KH Ahmad Fahrur Rozi, has called on Muslims to exercise restraint and courtesy when waking neighbours for the pre-dawn sahur meal during Ramadan, urging reasonable volume levels and consultation with local residents. His remarks highlight the importance of tolerance in Indonesia's pluralistic society, particularly towards non-Muslim neighbours, the elderly, the ill, and infants. The Indonesian government has set 19 February 2026 as the fi
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 10:34 WIB
Fake Driving Licence and Illegal Route Exposed in Deadly Krapyak Toll Road Bus Crash
Police have named the director of PT Cahaya Pariwisata Transportasi as a suspect in the Krapyak toll road crash that killed 16 people in December 2025, citing his failure to oversee operations, knowingly permitting an unlicensed route, and employing an untested driver with a counterfeit licence. Three additional suspects have been charged in connection with a fake driving licence syndicate, as authorities urge bus operators to comply with safety regulations ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday travel
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 09:58 WIB
Children affected by Central Aceh disaster receive psychological support
Children displaced by the November 2025 Sumatran floods in Central Aceh have been receiving psychological counselling through a programme run by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology in partnership with Teuku Umar University. The three-month disaster school programme has provided trauma healing for 90 children and toddlers in Toweren village, most of whom have now returned to their homes after sheltering at emergency posts.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 09:55 WIB
Transport Minister: Ministry of Transport's 2026 Budget Prioritises Infrastructure and Safety
Indonesia's Ministry of Transport has been allocated Rp28.48 trillion for 2026, with safety, connectivity, and national strategic programmes as key priorities. After Rp1.35 trillion was ring-fenced for President Prabowo Subianto's directives, the effective working budget stands at Rp27.13 trillion, covering maritime, rail, aviation, and road transport as well as post-disaster reconstruction and economic stimulus measures.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 09:13 WIB
House Commission V Pushes Sea Bus Transport to Tackle Bali's Traffic Congestion
The chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission V has urged the development of sea bus services as a near-term solution to Bali's worsening traffic congestion, driven by booming tourism on the island. Speaking during a working meeting with the Transport Minister, Lasarus argued that optimising existing ports for passenger ferry routes would be faster and more realistic than waiting for major infrastructure projects such as new railways, toll roads, or the proposed northern airport.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 09:04 WIB
Three defendants in corruption obstruction case face 8–10 years' imprisonment demands
Prosecutors have demanded prison sentences of 8 to 10 years for three defendants accused of obstructing law enforcement in three major corruption cases involving tin commodity management, crude palm oil exports, and sugar imports. The defendants — a former TV crew member, a buzzer team leader, and a lawyer — allegedly orchestrated negative public opinion campaigns through social media to influence the handling of the cases being investigated by the Attorney General's Office.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 08:20 WIB
Three defendants in CPO bribery and money laundering case face 9 to 17 years' imprisonment
Prosecutors have demanded prison sentences ranging from 9 to 17 years for three defendants charged with bribing judges to secure an acquittal in a crude palm oil export corruption case, alongside money laundering totalling Rp52.5 billion. The case, involving lawyers and a Wilmar Group executive, exposed a scheme to manipulate judicial outcomes through Rp40 billion in bribes, with prosecutors also seeking the dismissal of two defendants from the legal profession and the termination of one from a
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 08:02 WIB
Bawaslu and Ministry of Religious Affairs in Central Jakarta Sign MoU to Boost Electoral Literacy
The Central Jakarta Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu) and the local Ministry of Religious Affairs office have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance electoral literacy, promote participatory oversight in educational institutions and places of worship, and strengthen civil servant neutrality commitments. The agreement reflects a cross-sector collaboration aimed at safeguarding democratic integrity ahead of elections, with particular emphasis on keeping houses of worship free from pract
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 07:54 WIB
Parliament and Government Agree to Redirect Disaster Emergency Funds from Other Budget Lines
Indonesia's parliament and government have agreed to temporarily redirect disaster emergency response funds from other budget allocations for Sumatra's recovery, as approval from the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) has yet to be issued. Deputy Speaker of the House Sufmi Dasco highlighted the need to expedite bureaucratic procedures for disbursing emergency funds so the Ministry of Public Works can carry out post-disaster reconstruction more efficiently.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 07:43 WIB
Hundreds of Malaysian Muslims Perform First Tarawih Prayers at Kuala Lumpur's National Mosque
Hundreds of Muslims in Kuala Lumpur gathered at Malaysia's National Mosque for the first Tarawih prayers of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah on 18 February 2026. The 20-rakaat prayers were led by Imam Ahmad Mujahid bin Salleh Sani, with congregants praising the mosque's strategic location, comfortable facilities, and capacity to accommodate up to 15,000 worshippers.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 07:34 WIB
Transport Minister Coordinates Lebaran 2026 Travel Readiness with Jakarta Governor Pramono
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has coordinated with Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung to ensure safe and smooth Lebaran 2026 transport operations, with Jakarta being one of the provinces with the highest population movement nationally. Surveys project 3.67 million vehicles leaving Jakarta and 3.54 million returning during the Lebaran travel period, with peak exodus forecast at 259,000 vehicles on 18 March and peak return flow of 285,000 vehicles on 24 March 2026.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 07:33 WIB
Bekasi Residents Urge West Java Provincial Government to Immediately Repair KH Ma'mun Nawawi Road
Residents of Bekasi Regency are demanding that the West Java provincial government urgently repair the severely damaged 26-kilometre KH Ma'mun Nawawi Road, a vital arterial route connecting Bekasi to Bogor that has deteriorated for years without comprehensive maintenance. The provincial road, which serves thousands of vehicles daily including heavy industrial traffic, has become a daily source of congestion and safety hazards, with three accidents reported at one location alone in October last y
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 07:26 WIB
KPK Chief Says Agency Does Not Want to Be Trapped in Debate Over Law Revision
KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto has stated that the anti-corruption body does not wish to become entangled in the discourse surrounding the proposed revision of its governing law back to the original 2002 version. The debate was sparked by former KPK chief Abraham Samad's request to President Prabowo Subianto, with former president Jokowi expressing support for the reversion, though the Presidential Palace has firmly stated there are no plans to revise the law.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 07:02 WIB
Dasco: Agriculture Ministry's Budget Reallocation for Disaster Relief Should Be Emulated
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad praised Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman's swift reallocation of ministry funds for post-disaster recovery in Sumatra, urging other ministries to follow suit. The Agriculture Ministry has shifted Rp1.4 trillion from its regular budget towards an estimated Rp4.7 trillion recovery requirement, whilst securing rice stocks of approximately 100,000 tonnes to cover three months of food needs in affected areas.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 06:53 WIB
Welcoming Ramadan 1447H: Worshippers Fill Istiqlal Mosque for First Tarawih Prayers
Thousands of Muslims gathered at Jakarta's Istiqlal Mosque on Wednesday to perform the first tarawih prayers marking the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque and Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar delivered the inaugural sermon on the theme of "Green Ramadan," emphasising religion's role in fostering harmonious relations between humanity and the natural world.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 06:52 WIB
Unpad Students Map Cikandang River in West Java for White-Water Tourism Potential
Students from Padjadjaran University's nature club have completed a two-day mapping expedition of the 17-kilometre Cikandang River in Garut, West Java, using drones and manual surveying to assess its potential as a special interest white-water rafting destination. The project, which identified approximately 20 rapids of varying danger classifications, also collected landslide data for community disaster mitigation and aims to support the local government's tourism and disaster management agencie
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 06:49 WIB
Ministry of Human Rights prioritises establishment of Kampung Redam to address social conflicts
Indonesia's Ministry of Human Rights is rolling out a national programme to establish Human Rights-Aware Villages (Desa Sadar HAM) and Kampung Redam — reconciliation and peace centres — across the country as a strategy to resolve social conflicts. The initiative draws on the successful resolution of a traditional sanctions case (kanorayang) in Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali, where seven affected families have been reintegrated into their community, serving as a model for peaceful conflict mediatio
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