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Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 22:07 WIB
Government Targets 100 Per Cent Waste Management by 2029 as 340 Landfills Still Practise Open Dumping
Indonesia's Ministry of Environment has revealed that more than 340 landfill sites across the country continue to practise open dumping despite a legal prohibition in place since 2008, posing a major obstacle to the government's target of achieving 100 per cent waste management by 2029. Speaking at the National Waste Care Day commemoration at the former Leuwigajah landfill in Cimahi, officials highlighted that only 25 per cent of Indonesian cities and districts currently manage their waste prope
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 22:07 WIB
JACOS Introduced at University of Indonesia, Poised to Produce Globally-Minded Graduates
The Jakarta Education Summit 2026, held at the University of Indonesia's Salemba campus on 15 February, saw the formal introduction of Jakarta Cosmopolite Islamic School (JACOS), a new institution aiming to combine academic excellence with character education and a global outlook. The summit, a collaboration between UI's postgraduate sustainable development programme and JACOS, underscored Indonesia's ambition to position itself as a global hub for knowledge, character-based education, and scien
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 22:06 WIB
Mobile Brigade Officer Beats Student to Death, Police Vow Firm Action
A member of Indonesia's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) is accused of fatally beating a 14-year-old student in Southeast Maluku, prompting the National Police to issue a public apology and pledge transparent criminal and ethical proceedings. The suspect, First Class Private MS, has been detained, with authorities warning he faces dishonourable discharge if found guilty of the serious violation.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 22:01 WIB
AI Only at Six Out of Ten, Says Nezar Patria
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria assessed the global impact of AI as currently standing at "six out of ten", emphasising the need for meaningful access rather than mere infrastructure provision. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 alongside Togo and Egypt, Indonesia positioned itself as a Global South actor seeking to shape AI development towards public benefit, healthcare, education, and economic empowerment.
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
Wealth and Career of Prihati Pujowaskito, Prabowo's Pick for BPJS Kesehatan Chief with Military Background
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed dr. Prihati Pujowaskito, a retired major general and cardiac specialist, as the new President Director of BPJS Kesehatan for the 2026–2031 term. The appointment of a figure with extensive military medical and hospital management experience to lead Indonesia's national health insurance agency, which covers hundreds of millions of residents, signals the administration's preference for leadership combining clinical expertise with institutional discipline.
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, 21:50 WIB
Criminal Investigation Agency Tests Gold Bars Seized in Illegal Mining Money Laundering Case
Indonesia's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) is testing gold bars seized from gold shops linked to a money laundering case stemming from illegal mining operations in West Kalimantan. Data from the financial intelligence agency PPATK indicates that illegal gold trading transactions from 2019 to 2025 totalled Rp25.8 trillion, with proceeds flowing through gold refining and export companies. The case represents a significant crackdown on illegal mining networks and their financial infrastr
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, 21:34 WIB
Tata and Mahindra Win Massive Village Vehicle Contract — But Are Their Workshops Ready?
The planned import of 105,000 commercial vehicles from Indian manufacturers Tata Motors and Mahindra for the Merah Putih Village Cooperative programme has raised serious concerns about after-sales service readiness. With dealer and workshop networks concentrated in major cities, questions persist over how vehicles deployed to remote villages will receive adequate maintenance support across the archipelago.
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, 21:24 WIB
The United States' Track Record of Tinkering with Indonesia's Halal Certification Rules
The article traces the longstanding history of US diplomatic and trade pressure to weaken Indonesia's halal certification requirements, culminating in significant concessions under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade signed on 19 February 2026. Indonesia agreed to exempt US manufactured goods such as cosmetics and medical devices from halal certification, whilst the US had previously flagged Indonesia's Halal Product Guarantee Law as a trade barrier in successive National Trade Estimate reports an
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, 21:19 WIB
Shopee Launches Ramadan Creator Festival 2026 to Boost Digital Creator Ecosystem
Shopee Indonesia has launched its Ramadan Creator Festival 2026 as part of its Big Ramadan Sale campaign, offering affiliates and content creators the chance to win prizes totalling Rp10 billion in festive bonuses and a world trip. The programme aims to capitalise on increased digital shopping activity during Ramadan by encouraging creators to produce inspirational product recommendation content across social media, Shopee Live, Shopee Video, and YouTube Shopping channels.
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,
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