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Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:00 WIB
Commission III: Child abuse case in Tual must be investigated transparently
The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission III has demanded that the Indonesian National Police conduct a transparent and thorough investigation into the alleged assault that killed a 14-year-old student in Tual, Maluku, reportedly at the hands of a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer. The lawmaker stressed the need to protect the victim's family from intimidation and pledged that Commission III would oversee the case through to trial to ensure accountability.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:57 WIB
Jakarta's Free Health Check Programme Coverage Exceeds 2025 Target
Jakarta's Free Health Check (CKG) programme reached 37.5 per cent coverage in 2025, surpassing the 36 per cent target set under the National Medium-Term Development Plan 2025-2029, with over 4.2 million residents screened. The provincial government is expanding the programme through community health centres, workplace initiatives, and integration with other priority health programmes, whilst adding skin disease screening in 2026.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:56 WIB
Police seize ten tonnes of illicit liquor in Samarinda, detain 12 individuals
Samarinda police intercepted approximately 10 tonnes of traditional Cap Tikus liquor being transported by road in the early hours of Monday, arresting 12 suspects including distributors, drivers and labourers. The seizure, carried out during a joint patrol under Operasi Pekat Mahakam 2026, involved two trucks and one passenger vehicle, with investigations now under way.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:52 WIB
MPR Speaker deems proposed 7 per cent parliamentary threshold too high
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani has criticised a proposal by the NasDem Party to raise Indonesia's parliamentary threshold from 4 to 7 per cent, calling it excessively burdensome for political parties. The debate comes as the House of Representatives prepares to begin revising the Election Law in 2026, following a Constitutional Court ruling that found no rational basis for the current 4 per cent threshold and ordered legislators to amend it before the 2029 general elections.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:46 WIB
Transjakarta Corridor 13 buses delayed by up to 39 minutes on Monday morning
Transjakarta's Corridor 13 bus services experienced severe delays on Monday morning, with journey times ballooning from the usual 7 minutes to 39 minutes due to heavy traffic congestion near Puri Beta 2 and the JORR underpass. The disruption, which also affected Mikrotrans feeder services, marks the second such incident in February 2026, raising questions about recurring congestion on the route.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:42 WIB
Selected photographs from the third week of February 2026
A curated collection of news photographs from across Indonesia captures the aftermath of recurring flash floods in West Sumatra and North Sumatra, early rice harvesting due to flooding in West Java, the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah, Lunar New Year celebrations in Jakarta, and various cultural traditions. The images highlight ongoing disaster recovery challenges, infrastructure damage, and communal resilience across the archipelago.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:49 WIB
Yesterday in Politics: Diplomacy at the Board of Peace to Papua Security Situation
A roundup of key political developments covers praise for President Prabowo's diplomacy at the Board of Peace forum, Indonesia's push to liberate Palestine, and the parliamentary ethics body clearing Ahmad Sahroni's reinstatement. The summary also highlights concerns over ongoing security incidents in Papua and the government's response to instability in Yahukimo regency.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:47 WIB
Yesterday's Legal News: Child Abuse in Maluku to Asset Forfeiture Bill
A roundup of major legal developments includes Coordinating Minister Yusril's demand for ethical and criminal proceedings against a mobile brigade officer who allegedly killed a child in Maluku, and the KPK's endorsement of the Asset Forfeiture Bill currently under discussion by the government and parliament. Other cases covered include a child allegedly killed by a stepmother in Sukabumi, a young police officer's suspected hazing death in Makassar, and the arrest of an Interpol fugitive linked
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:39 WIB
UBS and Galeri24 gold prices at Pegadaian unchanged on Monday morning
Gold bar prices at state pawnshop Pegadaian remained flat on Monday morning, with UBS gold holding at Rp3,061,000 per gramme and Galeri24 steady at Rp3,047,000 per gramme. The prices were unchanged from Sunday's figures, with Antam gold prices expected to be updated after 08:30 WIB.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 06:49 WIB
House of Representatives Urged to Oversee Indonesia's Involvement in Board of Peace and ISF
The Prosperous Justice Party's central advisory council has called on Indonesia's House of Representatives to exercise its oversight function regarding the country's participation in the Gaza Board of Peace and the planned deployment of Indonesian military personnel to the International Stabilisation Force. The demand highlights concerns over foreign policy transparency, budget accountability, and the risk that Indonesia's involvement could legitimise Israeli actions against Palestine.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 06:42 WIB
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Sabah poses no tsunami risk for North Kalimantan
A magnitude 7.1 tectonic earthquake struck north of Sabah, Malaysia, in the early hours of Monday morning but posed no tsunami threat to Indonesia's North Kalimantan province. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that tremors were felt in Nunukan and Tarakan, with the quake originating from deep deformation activity within the Philippine Sea Plate.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 06:29 WIB
Crime roundup: Alcohol raids and police foil cocaine distribution
A joint operation by civil enforcement officers, military, and police in North Jakarta seized 637 bottles of alcohol at the start of Ramadan across six sub-districts. Separately, Jakarta Metropolitan Police thwarted the distribution of over one kilogramme of cocaine originating from Malaysia, arresting one suspect in West Jakarta.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 06:00 WIB
LPDP Scholarship Alumni Goes Viral, Sarmuji Demands Major Policy Evaluation
Golkar Party faction leader Muhammad Sarmuji has called for a comprehensive evaluation of Indonesia's LPDP state scholarship programme after a recipient's viral video celebrating her child's British citizenship sparked public outrage. Sarmuji argued that without affirmative measures, the taxpayer-funded scholarship scheme disproportionately benefits wealthy families who can meet stringent language requirements, while structurally disadvantaged groups — including Islamic boarding school alumni —
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:14 WIB
Lambung Mangkurat University strengthens entrepreneurship ecosystem to produce innovative young business leaders
Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) in Banjarmasin has launched the Rocket Incubation by YABN 2026 programme, enrolling 47 scholarship recipients in a six-month entrepreneurship development course. The initiative, developed in collaboration with several foundations, aims to nurture young entrepreneurs capable of contributing to the national economic growth target of eight per cent per annum.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:06 WIB
1,500 Temporary Shelters in Sahraja, East Aceh Targeted for Completion by Eid
Construction of 1,500 temporary shelter units has commenced in Sahraja Village, East Aceh, following the devastating flash floods of late November 2025, with a target completion date of Eid al-Fitr. The military reports no significant obstacles to the build, though residents note the remote location has slowed progress compared to other affected villages, and flood-prone areas will see communities relocated to higher ground.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:03 WIB
Mobile Driving Licence Service Locations in Jakarta This Monday
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police's Traffic Directorate continues to operate mobile driving licence (SIM) renewal services at five locations across the capital. The service, open from 08:00 to 14:00 WIB, handles renewals for Class A and Class C licences only, with fees set at Rp80,000 and Rp75,000 respectively under Government Regulation No. 76/2020.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:02 WIB
The Full Story Behind LPDP Alumna DS Condemned for Saying 'Let Me Be the Only Indonesian Citizen'
An alumna of Indonesia's state scholarship fund LPDP sparked public outrage after posting a viral video declaring she would ensure her children held foreign citizenship rather than Indonesian. LPDP condemned the remarks as contrary to its values of integrity and announced an investigation into her husband's unfulfilled service obligations, with potential sanctions including full repayment of scholarship funds.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:01 WIB
BNPB intensifies clearing of Aceh farmland from timber and mud
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has stepped up efforts to clear farmland in Kampung Toweren, Central Aceh, buried under thick mud and timber debris following flash floods triggered by Cyclone Senyar. The operation, deploying heavy machinery since 22 February, aims to restore rice paddies before the planting season window of February–April 2026, as the disaster has left fields resembling "timber forests" and halted agricultural activity that forms the community's primary li
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:00 WIB
Is Indonesia's incoming Italian aircraft carrier a strategic upgrade or a potentially costly liability?
Indonesia is acquiring Italy's decommissioned Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier as a grant, part of President Prabowo's military modernisation programme, making Indonesia the second Southeast Asian nation to operate a carrier. Analysts remain divided on the strategic necessity: some argue it enables power projection across Indonesia's vast archipelago and proximity to contested waters, while others caution that operating costs of US$50–80 million annually combined with the vessel's technical l
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:49 WIB
Kemang Café Becomes Filming Location for Lisa BLACKPINK's Movie as Police Manage Traffic
A South Korean Netflix film titled 'Extraction: Tygo', starring Ma Dong-seok and Lisa of BLACKPINK, conducted shooting at a café in Kemang, South Jakarta, drawing hundreds of onlookers and requiring police traffic management. The production, which has been filming across the Greater Jakarta area and West Bandung since December 2025, obtained permits directly from the National Police Headquarters.
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