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Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:43 WIB
Ghost in the Cell: Joko Anwar's Film with the Largest Ensemble Cast
Renowned Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar has unveiled Ghost in the Cell, a horror-comedy that uses a prison setting as a metaphor for the relationship between citizens and government, addressing collective national trauma and deforestation. The film, developed since 2018 by Come and See Pictures, reflects current socio-political tensions in Indonesia and aims to spark conversation about historical tragedies to prevent their recurrence.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:36 WIB
Secret Arms Deal Worth Nearly Rp 10 Trillion Between Russia and Iran
Iran and Russia have reportedly signed a covert arms deal worth €500 million (Rp 9.9 trillion) involving thousands of advanced shoulder-fired Russian missiles, according to leaked documents obtained by the Financial Times. The agreement, signed in Moscow last December, comes in the wake of major Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in mid-2025, and underscores the deepening strategic partnership between Tehran and Moscow.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:25 WIB
Foreign Ministry Confirms 45 Indonesian Nationals Safe in Mexico Following Cartel Leader's Death
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 45 Indonesian nationals in Mexico's Jalisco state are safe following the killing of notorious drug cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera by the Mexican military, which triggered widespread unrest. The ministry urged Indonesians to shelter in place and postpone travel to Mexico, as the United States and Canada also issued travel warnings and multiple airlines cancelled flights to affected regions.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:14 WIB
From the US, Prabowo Heads to UK to Witness Danantara-Arm Semiconductor Partnership
President Prabowo Subianto witnessed the signing of a framework agreement between Indonesia's Danantara Investment Management Agency and British chip design firm Arm Limited in London, aimed at accelerating Indonesia's mastery of semiconductor technology. The partnership will train 15,000 Indonesian engineers in chip design across six strategic sectors, including automotive, IoT, data centres, and quantum computing, with the intellectual property to be held by Indonesia.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:09 WIB
Bappenas strengthens sharia finance access in South Kalimantan
The National Development Planning Ministry (Bappenas) is bolstering data-driven inclusive financial access in South Kalimantan to boost productive sector value and regional economic growth. Using the Regional Financial Access Index (IKAD), the ministry aims to bridge the province's extensive village-level agricultural and mining potential with sharia-compliant financing, supported by a network of over 450 cooperatives serving micro, small and medium enterprises.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:04 WIB
Religious Affairs Minister Reports to KPK Over Alleged Gratification from Private Jet Use
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar voluntarily reported to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) after accepting a private jet facility from former Regional Representative Council chairman Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO) for an official trip to South Sulawesi. By reporting within the statutory 30-day window, the minister is exempt from criminal prosecution under the Anti-Corruption Law, though the KPK will analyse the report and may require financial compensation for the facility recei
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:02 WIB
Ramadan in Simplicity: Celebrating the Holy Month in Displacement Tents
Survivors of the November 2025 flash floods and landslides in Aceh are observing Ramadan in BNPB emergency tents, yet continue to share what little they have with others. The article highlights both the resilience and generosity of displaced communities and the stark reality of their living conditions, raising questions about the pace of disaster recovery efforts in the province.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Seknas IM Considers SPPG Incentives a Recognition of Hard Work in Delivering Free Nutritious Meals Programme
The National Secretariat of Indonesia Maju (Seknas IM), a group of Prabowo Subianto supporters, has praised the National Nutrition Agency's decision to provide incentives to nutrition programme implementing units (SPPG) involved in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. The incentive framework, established under BGN Decree No. 401.1 of 2025, aims to ensure proper governance and transparency whilst recognising the efforts of all parties involved in the programme's implementation.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:52 WIB
Central Sulawesi DPRD Expresses Disappointment Over Meeting Between CPM and Poboya Customary Leaders
The Central Sulawesi provincial legislature's Commission III expressed frustration after PT Citra Palu Mineral (CPM) and Poboya customary leaders held a meeting in Jakarta without notifying the DPRD or local government, raising concerns about the legality of any agreements reached. A subsequent public hearing addressed two key issues: the proposed reduction of CPM's contract of work area by 246 hectares and the establishment of a People's Mining Area, alongside potential partnership arrangements
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:44 WIB
Police Question TransJakarta Drivers Involved in Head-On Collision on Elevated Busway
Two TransJakarta bus drivers have been detained for questioning after a head-on collision on the elevated busway in Cipulir, South Jakarta, which left dozens of passengers injured. Police say the driver who allegedly fell asleep at the wheel faces up to one year's imprisonment under Article 310(2) of the Road Traffic Act for negligence causing injury.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:38 WIB
Jakarta Disaster Agency Reports Pasar Ikan Floodgate Elevated to Alert Level 2
Jakarta's Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has raised the alert status of the Pasar Ikan floodgate in North Jakarta to Siaga 2 (Alert) after water levels rose to 203 cm. Several coastal areas including Kamal Muara, Penjaringan, Pluit, Ancol, and Marunda have been warned of potential flooding, whilst all other floodgates across the capital remain at normal status.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:22 WIB
Profile of 'El Mencho', the Drug Cartel Boss Whose Death Plunged Mexico into Turmoil
Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed by Mexican soldiers on 22 February 2026, triggering widespread violence including road blockades and flight cancellations across multiple states. The 59-year-old was considered Mexico's most powerful drug lord following the extradition of El Chapo and El Mayo, with CJNG designated a terrorist organisation by the United States last year over fentanyl trafficking and other crimes. The United States and Can
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:07 WIB
Bundling Package Strategy to Ensure Free Nutritious Meals Continue During Eid Holiday
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has devised a bundling package strategy to ensure the free nutritious meal programme (MBG) continues to reach beneficiaries during the Eid al-Fitr holiday period. Under Circular Letter No. 3 of 2026, distribution will be suspended from 18-24 March, with three days' worth of packaged meals delivered in advance on 17 March. The agency has mandated that distribution points provide brief education on proper storage and staged consumption of the bundled packages.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:53 WIB
BSI says 2 million active customers could potentially join umrah savings programme
Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) has identified approximately 2 million of its active customers as potential participants in its newly launched Umrah Savings programme, targeting the growing demand for religious travel among younger demographics. The state-owned Islamic bank, which recorded 16.2 per cent year-on-year growth in third-party funds to Rp380 trillion as of December 2025, is leveraging its large customer base and financial literacy initiatives to convert savers into umrah pilgrims.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:48 WIB
CPM reveals meeting with Poboya indigenous leaders in Jakarta
PT Citra Palu Mineral (CPM), a subsidiary of PT Bumi Resources Minerals, disclosed that it held meetings with indigenous leaders from Poboya, Palu, in Jakarta, reaching a four-point agreement on community welfare and local workforce priorities. The discussions, held during a third hearing at the Central Sulawesi provincial legislature, also addressed demands to reduce CPM's contract of work area by 246 hectares and establish a community mining zone, amid ongoing tensions over forest encroachment
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:38 WIB
BSI launches savings product to facilitate umrah pilgrimage for customers
State-owned Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) has launched the BSI Tabungan Umrah savings product, offering an integrated end-to-end ecosystem for customers planning their umrah pilgrimage, from saving and purchasing travel packages to making transactions in Saudi Arabia. The product, which operates under a wadiah contract with no administration fees, includes a Visa Mabrur Debit Card offering free ATM withdrawals in Saudi Arabia and competitive exchange rates, whilst also strengthening BSI's halal t
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:30 WIB
Deputy Governor Raises Awareness of Position in Addressing Survey Gap with KDM
West Java Deputy Governor Erwan Setiawan has responded to a significant gap in public approval ratings between himself (55.3%) and Governor Dedi Mulyadi (95.5%), citing Sundanese philosophy about a deputy never surpassing the leader. Erwan dismissed rifts with the governor, emphasising that differing public perceptions are natural given their distinct roles and that effective governance, not popularity, remains the priority.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:11 WIB
Four Syrian Security Forces Killed in ISIS Attack
Four Syrian security personnel were killed in an ISIS attack in the northern city of Raqqa, recently recaptured from Kurdish forces by Damascus. The attack marks the second assault on security forces in two consecutive days, following ISIS's call for its fighters to confront Syrian authorities, highlighting the persistent threat posed by the group's sleeper cells despite its territorial defeat in 2019.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:06 WIB
Batam District Court Hears Defence Pleas of Defendants in 2-Tonne Methamphetamine Case
The Batam District Court held defence plea hearings for six defendants accused of transporting nearly two tonnes of narcotics aboard the vessel Sea Dragon. Two Thai nationals and four Indonesian crew members argued they had no knowledge of or intent to possess the drugs, with one young defendant — a fisherman's son facing the death penalty — pleading he had no authority to question the captain about the suspicious cargo transfer at sea. The trial is set to continue with the prosecution's respons
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:01 WIB
Angkasa Pura Indonesia and AirAsia Strengthen Eastern Indonesia Connectivity
State airport operator PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia and Indonesia AirAsia are deepening their collaboration with the launch of four new domestic routes to bolster air connectivity across Eastern Indonesia. The new routes linking Surabaya, Luwuk, Kendari and Palu are expected to expand transportation access, boost tourism and stimulate inter-regional economic activity in historically underserved areas.
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