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Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:33 WIB
Indonesia Strengthens Its Role in Asia-Pacific Through APFSD 2026 Forum
Indonesia reinforced its regional leadership position by actively participating in the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) 2026 in Bangkok, with Vice Minister of National Development Planning Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard appointed as Vice-Chair and Bureau member. Indonesia presented its comprehensive approach to accelerating achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, whilst emphasising the need for policy coherence, local implementation, innovation fina
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:31 WIB
Profile of Agrinas Pangan, State-Owned Enterprise Importing Vehicles from India, Previously Yodya Karya
PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, a newly rebranded state-owned enterprise formed in February 2025 from the former Yodya Karya, has quietly contracted to import 105,000 vehicles worth Rp 24.66 trillion from Indian manufacturers Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors for the Red and White Village Cooperative network. Created as part of President Prabowo's initiative to strengthen national food sovereignty, Agrinas Pangan operates under the Danantara holding and manages comprehensive food production opera
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:22 WIB
Israel and Iran Trade Attacks as Antam Gold Prices Surge
PT Antam's gold bar prices rose by Rp 40,000 to Rp 3,085,000 per gram on 28 February 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions following reported missile strikes on Tehran by Israel and the United States. The price increases reflect investor flight to safety amid Middle East instability, with buyback prices also rising to Rp 2,864,000 per gram.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:20 WIB
Controversy Over Crematorium Development Project in Kalideres, West Jakarta
A crematorium and funeral home development project in Kalideres, West Jakarta has sparked strong community opposition, with residents claiming they received no prior notification despite construction beginning in mid-February. The West Jakarta Mayor has pledged neutrality and initiated mediation between developers and residents, whilst a Jakarta Legislative Council member has called for the Governor to halt the project, citing a 2007 provincial regulation prohibiting such facilities in densely p
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:20 WIB
1,000 Parking Spaces Prepared for National Lunar New Year Peak Celebration at Banteng Field
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have prepared approximately 1,000 parking spaces for motorcycles and cars to secure the National Lunar New Year Festival celebration at Banteng Field on Saturday, 28 February 2026. Access for the public is concentrated at two entry points (West and East Banteng Field), with separate VIP parking arranged at Hotel Borobudur. A parade route has been planned starting from the Cathedral, passing through Adipura Monument and government buildings, with around 750 personn
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:19 WIB
Andhika Surya Gumilar Praises West Java Provincial Government's Decision Not to Raise Motor Vehicle Tax
West Java legislator Andhika Surya Gumilar has praised Governor Dedi Mulyadi's decision not to increase motor vehicle tax (PKB) rates, calling it a measure that relieves economic pressure on lower-middle-class communities and potentially boosts tax compliance. Mulyadi reiterated his consistent policy of maintaining affordable taxation rates throughout his tenure to encourage higher public participation in tax payments rather than increasing rates.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:19 WIB
Israel and the United States Attack Iran; Ayatollah Ali Has Been Secured
Israel and the United States have launched coordinated military strikes against Iran, with Israeli Defence Minister Katz confirming the operation aimed at eliminating threats to Israel. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been relocated from Tehran to a secure location, whilst President Trump has publicly acknowledged US military involvement and warned Iran's Revolutionary Guard to surrender or face certain death.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:15 WIB
Trump Frustrated as Oman Foreign Minister Confirms Iran Has No Nuclear Bomb
Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi has announced significant breakthroughs in indirect nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, including Iran's commitment to a "zero stockpiling" policy for enriched uranium to prevent nuclear weapons development. The announcement comes amid mixed signals from US President Donald Trump, who expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of negotiations in Geneva whilst leaving military options open, with talks set to resume in Vienna on M
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:12 WIB
Bekasi-Based Influencer Accused of Defrauding SMEs Over Endorsement Payments Worth Millions
An Instagram influencer from Bekasi identified as Pandu Sulaeman (@pandu.bone) has been accused of defrauding multiple micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through endorsement scams. Victims report paying advance deposits for promotional services on TikTok that were never rendered and funds were never refunded, with one victim losing 2 million rupiah since December 2025. The alleged scheme involves pressuring vendors into agreements, collecting partial payments, and then refusing to
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:10 WIB
On the Ban of President and Vice President Family Members from Running: All Citizens Have the Right to Be Elected, Says DPR Member
A member of Indonesia's parliamentary Commission II, Ahmad Irawan, has stated that every Indonesian citizen has the constitutional right to be elected as a presidential or vice-presidential candidate, responding to a petition filed at the Constitutional Court seeking to ban the relatives of sitting presidents and vice presidents from running for office. Irawan cited a previous Constitutional Court decision that struck down similar restrictions on regional officials' family members as discriminat
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:09 WIB
Head of National Nutrition Board Evaluates Free Nutritious Meals Menu for Ramadan, Promises Quality Standards Maintained
The head of Indonesia's National Nutrition Board (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, has affirmed the government's commitment to maintaining the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme at consistent nutritional standards during Ramadan, despite meal time adjustments. The programme currently serves approximately 82.9 million beneficiaries ranging from pregnant women to schoolchildren and Islamic boarding school students, with the government prioritising quality nutrition to support Indonesia's productive popul
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:07 WIB
Bank Indonesia Confirms Criminal Penalties for Counterfeiters of Mutilated Currency
Bank Indonesia has reaffirmed that deliberately damaging or mutilating rupiah currency—including counterfeiting by mixing counterfeit and genuine notes—constitutes a serious criminal offence. Under Law Number 7 of 2011 on Currency, perpetrators face up to five years imprisonment and fines of up to 1 billion rupiah, and BI will not replace damaged notes where intentional damage is suspected.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:05 WIB
Update on Murder Case of Joxzin Brigade Member: Victim's Wife and Six Colleagues Questioned
Police in Bantul, Yogyakarta are continuing their investigation into the murder of Yoga Tama Rustamaji (36), a member of the Joxzin civil organisation, who was killed with a machete whilst sleeping on 25 February 2026. Seven witnesses have now been questioned, including the victim's wife and six colleagues who had gathered at the victim's home the night before the attack. The assailant, whose face was covered, attacked the sleeping victim with a machete through the back door, wounding the victim
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:05 WIB
Transport Minister Dudy Cites Unpredictable Weather as Challenge for 2026 Mudik
Indonesia's Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has warned residents of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) to prioritise safety during the 2026 Lebaran mudik (mass exodus) due to unpredictable weather patterns, with forecasts indicating potential rainfall until April. The government is coordinating with the meteorological agency and preparing land, sea, and air transport infrastructure, whilst requesting regional authorities to complete road repairs by the third week of Ramadan to ensure all routes are re
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:05 WIB
The Legacy of Ustadz Jazir: Jogokariyan Mosque Management Becomes Islamic Economics Inspiration
The Islamic Economics Society of Yogyakarta Special Region has cited the management model of Jogokariyan Mosque, pioneered by the late Muhammad Jazir ASP, as an inspiration for community-based Islamic economic development. The late Ustadz Jazir demonstrated transparent financial governance in mosque management, implementing principles of active fund circulation to empower the community through various programmes including rice distribution for the poor, Ramadan bazaars supporting MSMEs, communit
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:04 WIB
Government Raises Export Duty and Levy on Crude Palm Oil in March by 20.40 US Dollars
The Indonesian government has increased the export duty and levy on crude palm oil (CPO) for March 2026, with the export levy rising by US$20.40 per metric tonne to a new reference price of US$938.87 per metric tonne, driven by increased demand from major importers such as India and China. Conversely, cocoa bean reference prices fell significantly by 29.21 per cent, resulting in a corresponding decline in export benchmark prices as supply constraints from drought-affected producing nations ease.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:04 WIB
Tecno Unveils Modular Smartphone with Detachable Camera and Power Bank
Tecno, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, will showcase a prototype modular phone at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 featuring innovative Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology that allows users to independently attach and detach additional components. The Tecno Modular Phone enables users to add extra power banks to double battery life, telephoto lenses, action cameras, and gaming controllers through a precision magnet system, whilst maintaining a slim 4.9mm profile that is thinner th
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:02 WIB
Free Homecoming Registration Link East Java Provincial Government 2026: Complete with Schedule and Quota
The East Java Provincial Government's Transportation Office is launching a free homecoming (mudik) programme for 2026, offering free bus and ship travel to reduce private vehicle usage and road accidents. Online registration opens from 2-5 March 2026 through designated websites, with 11,000 bus tickets and 200 motorcycle slots available for residents travelling within and outside East Java.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:00 WIB
Video: If Nickel Production Quota is Limited, Smelters are "Forced" to Import
Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has reduced nickel and coal production quotas in its 2026 Work Plan and Budget to stabilise commodity prices, with nickel production capped at 250-270 million tonnes compared to 379 million tonnes in 2025. The 30% reduction is intended to boost flagging global nickel prices in the short term, though industry officials warn that supply constraints could force smelters to increase nickel ore imports and undermine profitability of Indonesia's nic
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:00 WIB
Check Again: Requirements for Purchasing Subsidised Housing in 2026
Subsidised housing for low-income households in Indonesia will maintain 2025 price levels into 2026, with no increases across five regional zones, according to BP Tapera commissioner Heru Pudyo Nugroho. Prospective buyers can access these properties through the KPR FLPP programme by downloading the SIKASEP/Tapera Mobile application to select homes and participating banks.
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