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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, 04:02 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, 03:38 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, 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, 02:06 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.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 01:55 WIB
Banyuwangi Regency Distributes Business Capital Assistance Through Wenak Programme
The Banyuwangi Regency Government in East Java has been distributing business capital assistance to small stall owners through its Warung Naik Kelas (Wenak) programme, which has supported around 1,559 community stalls since its launch in 2021. The programme targets micro-enterprises from disadvantaged families, with recipients proposed by villages and verified by the local Cooperatives, Micro Enterprises, and Trade Agency, and has also attracted corporate CSR support.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 01:48 WIB
Bali Transport Agency Denies Entry of Thousands of Electric Taxis
The Bali Transportation Agency has denied social media claims that 3,000 to 10,000 new electric taxis would be introduced to the island, clarifying that the total taxi quota remains at 3,500 units as established by a 2015 study. Rather than adding new vehicles, the provincial government is pursuing a gradual electrification strategy, requiring existing taxi operators to replace their fossil-fuel fleets with battery-electric vehicles in line with the Governor's 2019 regulation on EV adoption.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 01:41 WIB
Constitutional amendment to limit Malaysian PM's tenure to one decade
Malaysia has introduced a constitutional amendment bill to cap the prime minister's tenure at a cumulative total of ten years, fulfilling a key electoral promise of the ruling MADANI government. The restriction applies solely to the prime ministerial office and is calculated based on total years served rather than parliamentary terms, meaning incumbent PM Anwar Ibrahim would still have seven years of eligibility remaining.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 01:33 WIB
BOPPJ: President Requests Master Plan for North Java Coast Protection
President Prabowo Subianto has directed the Java North Coast Management Authority (BOPPJ) to urgently prepare a master plan for the protection of Java's northern coastline, citing climate change-driven sea level rises of approximately 5 centimetres per year. The project centres on a 535-kilometre giant sea wall estimated to cost at least US$80 billion, to be funded primarily through public-private partnerships, safeguarding 60 per cent of Indonesia's industrial base and vital agricultural land a
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 01:26 WIB
Tian Bahtiar deplores charges over production of negative news on corruption cases
Former TV crew member Tian Bahtiar has condemned the charges against him for allegedly producing negative news coverage of three corruption cases, arguing that labelling journalism as "negative news" endangers press freedom and falls outside the Prosecutor's Office's purview. Bahtiar, who faces eight years' imprisonment for alleged obstruction of justice alongside an activist and a lawyer, maintained that all his media output was fact-based and that prosecutors never lodged any complaints or exe
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 23:01 WIB
Pintu Lists 10 Tokenised Assets as Global RWA Market Reaches Rp 423 Trillion
Indonesian crypto investment platform Pintu, regulated by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), has listed 10 new tokenised global assets including shares in Mastercard, JPMorgan Chase, and Chevron, as well as bond and equity ETFs. The move comes as the global real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation market reaches US$25.03 billion (approximately Rp 423 trillion), with growing institutional participation driving sector expansion.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 23:00 WIB
Indonesia Assumes UNHRC Presidency, Pushes for Peace in Palestine and Myanmar
Indonesia has highlighted its commitment to international human rights diplomacy at the 61st UN Human Rights Council Session, calling for an end to violence in Palestine and advocating for implementation of the Five-Point Consensus to resolve Myanmar's conflict. Making history as the council's first Indonesian president, Jakarta is leveraging this leadership position to strengthen regional human rights mechanisms and address humanitarian concerns across Asia.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 23:00 WIB
Free Nutritious Meals Programme Touted as Engine for Village Economies and Farmers
The government's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, which has reached roughly 60 million beneficiaries and targets 82 million by December 2026, is being positioned not merely as a food-distribution scheme but as a driver of rural economic growth. Analysts argue the programme's stable demand for agricultural commodities could strengthen national food supply chains, create local employment, and slow urbanisation by making villages economically viable. However, experts stress that concrete supp
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:58 WIB
Indonesian government urges regions to monitor food prices during Ramadan
Indonesian officials are calling on regional governments to intensify monitoring and enforcement of price controls as essential food commodities like chilies, garlic, and beef have risen above government-set maximum retail prices during Ramadan. The government is coordinating with local authorities and state logistics agency Bulog to prevent further price increases and protect public purchasing power during the religious observance.
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