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Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:55 WIB
Police Arrest Drug Dealer in West Jakarta, 18 Kg of Cannabis Seized
Jakarta Metropolitan Police arrested a 39-year-old man found carrying cannabis in a minimarket car park in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, seizing a total of 18 kilogrammes of the drug. The arrest, prompted by a tip-off from local residents, led officers to discover additional contraband stashed in an empty house in Tanjung Duren Utara.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:52 WIB
Israel Attacks Lebanon, 12 Killed
Israeli strikes across eastern and southern Lebanon killed 12 people in a single day, including a Hezbollah commander in the Bekaa Valley, despite the November 2024 ceasefire agreement. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted Hezbollah command centres and Hamas operatives, including a strike on the country's largest Palestinian refugee camp at Ain al-Helweh, whilst Hamas condemned the raids as targeting civilians and camp security forces.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:52 WIB
JPPI Refutes Claim That Free Meals Programme Does Not Reduce Education Budget
Indonesia's Education Monitoring Network (JPPI) has challenged Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti's assertion that the free nutritious meals programme (MBG) does not diminish education funding, arguing that the inclusion of Rp 223 trillion for MBG within the constitutionally mandated 20 per cent education allocation effectively cannibalises resources meant for schools, teachers, and infrastructure. The dispute highlights growing concern over what critics call budgetary "malpractice," as funds earmar
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:46 WIB
Expert Criticises Moral Obligation of Viral 'I'm Enough as Indonesian Citizen, Not My Children' Case
A child protection expert and former KPAI chairman has criticised an LPDP scholarship alumna who went viral for celebrating her child's British citizenship while rejecting Indonesian nationality. The controversy has prompted calls to reform LPDP's scholarship selection process to include assessments of candidates' national commitment, while LPDP itself has distanced the institution from the alumna's remarks, noting her contractual obligations have been fulfilled.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:40 WIB
MKMK Chairman Reported to Ethics Council over Alleged Code of Conduct Violations
The Indonesian Student Forum (Formasi) has filed an ethics complaint against I Dewa Gede Palguna, Chairman of the Constitutional Court's Ethics Council (MKMK), accusing him of exceeding ethical boundaries, personalising authority, and making emotionally charged public statements incompatible with judicial independence. Palguna acknowledged receiving the complaint and said he would face it "with a big heart and humility," calling it an occupational hazard.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:37 WIB
Prabowo Meets 12 Prominent US Business Leaders — What Was Discussed?
President Prabowo Subianto met with 12 major US investors in Washington DC, including the heads of Oaktree, BlackRock, KKR, Warburg Pincus, and other global firms, all of whom have existing ties to Indonesia's sovereign wealth vehicle Danantara. The meeting underscored Jakarta's push to position itself as a confident, stable hub for global investment, with Prabowo pledging to create favourable conditions for foreign capital inflows that generate domestic economic value and employment.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:30 WIB
Jakarta Library Operating Hours During Ramadan 2026
The Jakarta Library at the Cikini complex, including the H.B. Jassin Literary Documentation Centre, will remain open daily throughout Ramadan 2026 with adjusted hours from 09:00 to 17:00 WIB. The article also details how to reach the library at the Taman Ismail Marzuki complex using Jakarta's public transport network, including the KRL commuter line, MRT, and Transjakarta bus rapid transit system.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:27 WIB
Two Young Siblings Mauled by Wild Dogs in Polewali Mandar, Rescuer Initially Mistook Children for Carcass
Two brothers aged nine and seven were severely injured after being attacked by a pack of six wild dogs while fishing in rice paddies in Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi. A passing farmer intervened to drive off the animals, having initially mistaken the children being dragged by the dogs for a carcass. The incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns surrounding uncontrolled stray dog populations in rural Indonesian communities.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:26 WIB
Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education Launches Talenta Indonesia Scholarship
Indonesia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has launched the fully funded Talenta Indonesia Scholarship for national and international competition medal winners to pursue undergraduate studies domestically or abroad. The programme, administered in collaboration with the Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP), covers tuition, living costs, health insurance and other expenses, and forms part of the government's broader national talent management strategy aimed at strengthening Indonesia
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:22 WIB
Police Summon Employer Who Assaulted Domestic Worker Over Turning Off Stove for Monday Questioning
Bogor police have summoned a 37-year-old employer suspected of physically assaulting her 21-year-old domestic worker after the worker accidentally turned off a stove during cooking. The suspect, who allegedly kicked, pinched and punched the victim causing injuries to the head, ears, hands and back, is scheduled to appear for questioning on Monday 23 February at 10:00 WIB.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:17 WIB
MUI: US Products in Indonesia Still Subject to Mandatory Halal Certification
The Indonesian Ulema Council's head of fatwa has asserted that all US products entering Indonesia remain subject to mandatory halal certification under Law No. 33/2014, despite a newly signed reciprocal trade agreement between Jakarta and Washington that relaxes halal labelling requirements for certain American goods. The MUI official framed halal certification as a fundamental human rights issue tied to religious freedom, stating that while technical and administrative compromises are possible,
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:16 WIB
Prabowo Meets Chelsea Owner Todd Boehly in Washington
President Prabowo Subianto met with 12 major American investors in Washington D.C., including Eldridge Industries CEO and Chelsea FC owner Todd Boehly, as well as heads of Oaktree, BlackRock, KKR, and Warburg Pincus, in a bid to attract global capital to Indonesia. The discussions, which ran to double their scheduled length, centred on opening investment opportunities linked to Danantara Indonesia, with Prabowo declaring that Indonesia no longer wishes to be seen as a "sleeping giant" but as a c
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:05 WIB
BPJPH Head Receives Best Leader of Change 2026 Award: Halal Is a Lifestyle
The head of Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, was awarded Best Leader of Change in Public Service Transformation 2026 for driving the acceleration and digital transformation of halal certification services. With nearly 12 million products now halal-certified, Haikal positioned halal certification not merely as a religious obligation but as a strategic instrument for consumer protection and enhancing Indonesian products' competitiveness in global markets.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 20:45 WIB
Indonesian Police Vow Firm Action Against Brimob Officer Who Allegedly Beat Student to Death in Maluku
The Indonesian National Police have pledged to take decisive legal and ethical action against a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer accused of fatally assaulting a 14-year-old Islamic boarding school student in Tual, Maluku. The force issued a formal apology to the victim's family, stating the officer's actions contravened police institutional values, whilst the Maluku regional police chief confirmed parallel criminal and ethics proceedings are under way.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 20:36 WIB
Three-Wheeled Vehicle Plunges into Pond in Bogor, Firefighters Called to Evacuate
A three-wheeled motor vehicle fell into a fishpond in Bojonggede, Bogor, West Java, prompting residents to call the fire brigade for assistance. Firefighters arrived within 11 minutes and successfully extracted the vehicle from the steep, hard-to-reach embankment after a one-hour operation.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 20:32 WIB
Former Indonesian Idol Contestant Piche Kota Named Suspect in Alleged Rape of Schoolgirl
Former Indonesian Idol contestant Petrus Yohannes Debrito Armando Jaga Kota, known as Piche Kota, has been named a suspect alongside two associates in an alleged rape case involving a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Belu, East Nusa Tenggara. The suspects face charges under Indonesia's Child Protection Act and Criminal Code, carrying a maximum sentence of 15 years' imprisonment. The incident allegedly occurred at a hotel in Atambua in January 2026 after the victim consumed alcohol with the suspects and
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 20:30 WIB
Female Boarding School Student Abandons Newborn Behind Islamic School in Mamuju After Boyfriend Marries Another Woman
An 18-year-old female student at an Islamic boarding school in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, has been identified for abandoning her newborn baby behind the school premises. The student reportedly concealed her pregnancy from family and fellow students after her boyfriend married another woman upon learning she was pregnant, highlighting ongoing social welfare concerns surrounding young people in pesantren communities.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 20:30 WIB
Semanggi Park to Be Revitalised as Iconic Public Space
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has launched the revitalisation of Semanggi Park into a modern green public space, with completion targeted for Jakarta's 500th anniversary in June 2027. The Rp 134 billion project, funded through private-sector collaboration using a creative naming-rights financing scheme rather than the regional budget, will transform the currently fragmented 6.5-hectare site into an active public space with sports areas, activity plazas, and communal zones.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 20:29 WIB
Istiqlal Mosque Operational Schedule During Ramadan 2026
Indonesia's national Istiqlal Mosque has announced its operational hours for Ramadan 2026, running from 03:30 to 22:30 during the first 20 days and opening around the clock for the final ten nights to accommodate worshippers performing qiyamullail. The mosque administration also issued guidelines on personal conduct, security, and hygiene, alongside commuter rail directions to the mosque from various Jakarta metropolitan stations.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 20:27 WIB
BRIN Reveals Giant Hole in Central Aceh Is Not a Sinkhole, Explains True Cause
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has determined that the giant hole in Central Aceh was caused by geological landslides rather than a sinkhole, attributing it to weak volcanic tuff deposits from the inactive Mount Geurendong. The agency identified multiple contributing factors including the 2013 magnitude 6.2 earthquake, heavy rainfall, and open irrigation channels, and has called for updated ground movement vulnerability maps and immediate mitigation measures to preven
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