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BMKG Predicts Extreme Weather to Hit North Sulawesi Until 22 February

Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned that extreme weather conditions are expected to affect districts and cities across North Sulawesi until 22 February 2026. Multiple atmospheric phenomena, including the Madden-Julian Oscillation, Kelvin waves and a low-pressure system east of Australia, are contributing to heavy rainfall, lightning and strong winds across the province's 15 districts and cities.

Al-Azhar Grand Mosque Prepares 800 Takjil Boxes Daily During Ramadan

Jakarta's Al-Azhar Grand Mosque is providing 700 to 800 boxes of takjil (pre-sunset snacks) daily for congregants breaking their fast throughout Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. The mosque's programme also includes free medical consultations, orphan welfare distributions, food bazaars, and contemporary Islamic lectures, whilst the Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially set 19 February as the start of fasting following the Isbat deliberation.

BMKG: Tidal Flooding Potentially Threatens North Sulawesi Coastal Areas

Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned that tidal flooding (banjir rob) may affect multiple coastal areas across North Sulawesi from 15 to 24 February 2026, driven by the new moon phase on 17 February. The warning covers at least ten coastal districts and cities, including Manado, Bitung, and several island regencies, with potential disruptions to port operations, coastal settlements, and fisheries.

Presidential Palace Responds to Allegations of Deforestation Triggering Floods in Guci, Tegal

The State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi has confirmed that the government is investigating allegations that illegal logging caused the flash floods at the Guci tourist area in Tegal Regency, Central Java. The Ministry of Forestry has been tasked with reviewing the condition of forest areas surrounding the site, with the investigation following the same process applied to similar cases in three Sumatran provinces.

Routine Patrols Intensified During Ramadan to Prevent Brawls

Joint security forces in East Jakarta have stepped up routine patrols and established 27 integrated security posts to prevent street brawls and other crimes during Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. The operation, part of the broader Operasi Pekat Jaya 2026 directed by Jakarta Metropolitan Police, deploys combined personnel from police, military, civil service police, and community elements at posts active from 4pm to 8am daily. Authorities report no brawl incidents in the Cakung sub-district over the past m

Civil Service Police Monitor Alcohol and Expired Products on Panggang Island

The Civil Service Police (Satpol PP) of North Thousand Islands sub-district conducted inspections of shops on Panggang Island ahead of Ramadan, checking for illegal alcohol and expired food products. All four shops inspected were found to be in compliance, and authorities confirmed that periodic monitoring would continue throughout the fasting month across inhabited islands in the archipelago.

Palu City Government Prepares Ramadan Saturday Night Market for Local MSMEs

The Palu city government is launching a weekly Saturday night market during Ramadan to support local micro, small and medium enterprises, particularly food vendors and traders displaced from Car Free Day activities. The programme, running from 8pm to 2am along Jalur 2 near Vatulemo Field, is part of a broader suite of Ramadan economic initiatives including a daily afternoon market at the mayor's office compound.

East Java Provincial Government Distributes Rp3 Billion in Social Assistance to Sidoarjo Regency Residents

The East Java Provincial Government has disbursed over Rp3 billion in social assistance to Sidoarjo Regency, the second such distribution this year following Rp7.73 billion allocated to Pasuruan Regency. Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said the accelerated disbursement aims to strengthen economic readiness ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, targeting vulnerable groups including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and female heads of household through inclusive entrepreneurship programmes. T

Japan to Ban Power Bank Use on Aircraft from April

The Japanese Government will prohibit the use of portable chargers and in-seat power outlets for charging devices on aircraft from April, following a series of lithium-ion battery fire incidents. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism tightened regulations after a January 2025 fire on a low-cost carrier operated by Air Busan Co. was suspected to have been caused by a faulty power bank.

Vice President Urges Business Community to Embrace MSMEs and Startup Entrepreneurs

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka called on the Idepreneurs Club business community to actively support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startup entrepreneurs to build an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The directive aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's emphasis on people-centred economic development and strengthening MSME productivity, with the government pledging concrete support for sustainable MSME growth.

Palace Response to Terrorisation of UGM Student Executive Body Chairman

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi responded to the terrorisation of UGM Student Executive Body (BEM) chairman Tiyo Ardianto by focusing on the manner of his criticism rather than condemning the threats, urging critics to use polite language rooted in "Eastern cultural principles." The incident, which saw Tiyo receive kidnapping threats and defamatory messages targeting him and his family after criticising President Prabowo's government, has drawn widespread condemnation and calls from parli

Deputy House Speaker Responds to Jokowi's Claims on KPK Law Revision

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Saan Mustopa has accused former President Joko Widodo of attempting to wash his hands of responsibility for the controversial 2019 revision of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) law, after Jokowi claimed it was solely a parliamentary initiative. The row intensified after Indonesia Corruption Watch pointed out that Jokowi issued a presidential letter delegating ministries to participate in the revision process and failed to issue an emergenc

Civil Coalition Launches Fact-Finding Report on August 2025 Demonstrations

A coalition of three Indonesian civil society organisations has released an independent fact-finding report titled "The Largest Silencing Operation Against Youth Since Reformasi," documenting events surrounding the widespread August 2025 demonstrations. The report, based on 115 police examination records, interviews with 63 informants across 18 cities in eight provinces, and open-source intelligence, identifies accumulated public anger over political elite tensions, economic pressures, and power

Istiqlal Mosque's Programme of Activities During Ramadan

Istiqlal Mosque has announced a comprehensive programme of activities for Ramadan, including tarawih prayers led by international Quran reciters, large-scale communal iftar meals serving up to 10,000 portions daily, and a Nuzulul Quran commemoration involving MABIMS member states. The mosque also continues its free education programmes and highlights interfaith tolerance, with Ramadan coinciding with Chinese New Year celebrations in the surrounding area.

Bogor Regency Council and Local Government Plant 1,000 Trees at Pakansari Stadium Area

Bogor Regency's local parliament and government jointly planted approximately 1,000 trees to restore the Pakansari Stadium area following a tornado that felled numerous trees and damaged the stadium on 12 February 2026. Regent Rudy Susmanto framed the initiative as both disaster recovery and a broader commitment to maintaining green open spaces, with plans to develop the stadium grounds into an urban forest serving as the green lungs of Cibinong, the regency's capital.

AHY: SBY Has Now Chosen to Become an Artist

Democratic Party chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono revealed that his father, former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has devoted himself to art — particularly painting — since stepping down from the presidency 12 years ago. Speaking at the Democratic Party's Lunar New Year celebration, AHY noted that one of SBY's paintings would be auctioned off, with proceeds donated to Chinese-Indonesian communities in need.

Sumatra Flood Victims Borrow Money to Rebuild Homes Amid Anxiety at Evacuation Shelters

Residents of Huta Godang village in South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, have begun rebuilding their homes independently without government assistance nearly three months after flash floods struck in late November 2025. Villagers are borrowing money from relatives and using makeshift materials to reconstruct their dwellings, whilst remaining anxious about the possibility of further flooding and shuttling family members between shelters and partially repaired homes during rainfall.

BMKG predicts rain to drench Bintan Island for up to a week ahead

Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in Tanjungpinang forecasts continued light to moderate rainfall over Bintan Island in Riau Islands Province for the next week to ten days, following a dry spell since December 2025. The agency has also warned of moderate sea swells in the northern waters around Natuna and Anambas, and urged the public to exercise caution during the early Ramadhan rainy period against flooding, landslides and hazardous road conditions.

President Prabowo in US for trade and strategic talks: official

President Prabowo Subianto has arrived in Washington, D.C. for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening bilateral economic ties with the United States, including discussions on a reciprocal trade agreement that has been under negotiation since 2025. The visit also encompasses meetings with US business executives, a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump, and Indonesia's participation in the inaugural summit of the Gaza Board of Peace, which Prabowo joined after signing its

Bank Mandiri targets 7-9 per cent credit growth, no plans to revise upward

Bank Mandiri is maintaining its 2026 credit growth target at 7-9 per cent despite pressure from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) for banks to aim higher, with a possible revision only after mid-year performance review. The state-owned lender posted strong 2025 results with credit reaching Rp1,895 trillion (up 13.4 per cent year-on-year) and net profit of Rp56.3 trillion, whilst the OJK projects industry-wide double-digit credit growth of 10-12 per cent and is actively negotiating with indi

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