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Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:32 WIB
UMKM in North Sumatra Exports 9 Tonnes of Banana Crisps to Malaysia
An UMKM from North Sumatra named Archilla has exported 9 tonnes of banana kepok crisps valued at Rp 270 million to Malaysia, with Trade Minister Budi Santoso overseeing the shipment. The export demonstrates the competitiveness of regional SMEs and reflects the government's BISA Ekspor programme, which has facilitated approximately 1,200 SMEs in international market access, generating transactions worth US$134.8 million in 2025.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:31 WIB
Bulog Director Conducts Surprise Inspection of Three Markets in Semarang, Ensures Rice and Meat Prices Comply with Government Ceiling
Perum Bulog's Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani conducted surprise price inspections across three major traditional markets in Semarang to ensure stable supply and pricing of essential commodities during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. The inspections found prices of rice and meat within government-mandated price ceilings, with rice premium at Rp14,900/kg and beef prices falling to Rp130,000/kg, whilst Bulog commits to intensified monitoring throughout Ramadan to maintain price stability and a
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:31 WIB
PT Pupuk Kaltim-Mentored UMKM Wins TOP 50 Cooperatives and SME Export Award 2026
Sekatup Sari Indonesia, a small and medium-sized enterprise (UMKM) supported by PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur, has won the TOP 50 Cooperatives & SME Export Award 2026 with GREAT status in the Food and Beverage and Apparel categories. The award, organised by Peluang Media Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperatives and Ministry of SMEs, recognises enterprises that have successfully penetrated global markets. Pupuk Kaltim's achievement demonstrates its long-term commitment to empowering l
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:29 WIB
Machine Learning in Data-Driven Industrial Transformation
Machine Learning has become a fundamental technology in industrial digital transformation, enabling companies to process large datasets for accurate predictions and improved decision-making across manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare sectors. Despite its growing adoption, implementation faces significant challenges including data standardisation, human resource capacity, and substantial technology infrastructure investment, requiring integrated strategies to ensure sustainable transformati
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:28 WIB
Said Abdullah: Parliament Approves Free Nutritious Meal Programme Budget, Governance Needs Improvement
Head of Parliament's Budget Commission Said Abdullah confirms that all parliamentary factions have unanimously approved the 2025 and 2026 state budgets, including allocations for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme drawn from education funding. While supporting the programme's noble objective of improving child nutrition, Abdullah notes that governance and implementation mechanisms require improvement to achieve President Prabowo Subianto's intended nutritional intervention goals.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:28 WIB
National Lunar New Year Celebration Peak at Banteng Field; 750 Police Personnel on Standby
Jakarta police have deployed 750 personnel to secure the peak celebration of the national Lunar New Year festival at Banteng Field on 28 February 2026, which will be attended by President Prabowo Subianto. The event, themed "Harmoni Imlek Nusantara" (Lunar New Year Harmony of the Archipelago), is being billed as Indonesia's first national Lunar New Year festival held in public space and coinciding with Ramadhan, featuring cultural performances, local brand bazaars, and dining facilities.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:25 WIB
DIY Regional Government Prepares Disembarkation System for Hajj Pilgrims at YIA
The Yogyakarta Special Region government is developing a streamlined disembarkation scheme for hajj pilgrims returning through Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), aimed at eliminating multiple bus transfers and improving comfort for elderly passengers. The scheme seeks to allow pilgrims to proceed directly from immigration clearance to regional transportation without vehicle changes, though airport operational regulations and restricted airside areas present implementation challenges. Yogyak
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:25 WIB
PLN Offers Power Increase Promotion Through PLN Mobile
PT PLN (Persero) has launched a "Bright Ramadan, Peaceful Eid" promotional programme offering 50 per cent discounts on power connection charges for low-voltage single-phase customers increasing their electricity capacity during Ramadan 2026. The promotion, available from 25 February to 10 March 2026 through the PLN Mobile application, aims to support customers' increased electricity demand during the Islamic holy month and reduce the financial burden of capacity upgrades.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:25 WIB
Iran Closes Airspace Following Joint US-Israel Military Operations
Iran's Civil Aviation Authority has officially closed the country's entire airspace indefinitely following escalated military operations involving joint US-Israeli attacks on Iranian territory on 28 February 2026. The closure, which has grounded all commercial flights and banned foreign aircraft, comes despite intensive diplomatic efforts by Oman's Foreign Minister to mediate tensions between Tehran and Washington over the preceding 12 hours. Both the US and Israeli governments have placed their
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:23 WIB
Friedrich Silaban: The Pastor's Son Who Designed the Istiqlal Mosque
Friedrich Silaban, a Christian architect, designed the Istiqlal Mosque, now the world's sixth-largest mosque and a monumental architectural achievement in Indonesia. Despite his Christian faith, Silaban meticulously studied Islamic dome and minaret designs, worship practices, and major mosques worldwide for three months to create the perfect design. President Soekarno selected the current Jakarta location and envisioned the mosque to be the grandest and most beautiful in the world, built with du
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:22 WIB
Toddler Drowns in River After Being Left by Grandmother in Lombok
A toddler aged 1 year and 3 months drowned in a river near his home in Nyiur Lembang Village, West Lombok, after his grandmother briefly left him unattended whilst adjusting a television antenna. The child was found in the river by a nearby resident and transported to a clinic, but was pronounced dead upon arrival; his family declined an autopsy and accepted the incident as a tragedy.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:22 WIB
Mitsubishi Prepares 2026 Strategy with Hybrid on Main Agenda
Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia reported successful market performance in 2025, increasing market share from 8.3 per cent to 8.5 per cent and celebrating 55 years of operations with 2.4 million vehicles in operation across Indonesia. The company showcased strong positioning across its model range, with the new Destinator SUV capturing 53.7 per cent of its segment and achieving 2,400 sales at IIMS 2026, whilst preparing for 2026 with expanded dealer networks and service enhancements.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:22 WIB
BGN Temporarily Halts Operations of 47 Free Nutritious Meal Service Units Over Quality Failures
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has temporarily suspended operations of 47 Nutrition Service Units (SPPG) pending completion of national evaluation in February 2026, following repeated discoveries of substandard meals in the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme. The violations, found across three regional jurisdictions, include mouldy bread, rotten fruit infested with maggots, stale side dishes, and raw or spoiled eggs. The agency emphasized that quality control is non-negotiable and
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:19 WIB
Ministry of Trade: CPO Reference Price Rises Driven by Demand from India and China
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade announced that the reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) has increased to $938.87 per metric tonne for March 2026, rising 2.22 per cent from the previous month, driven primarily by increased demand from major importers India and China. The strengthened price reflects limited supply due to declining production and higher prices for competing vegetable oils such as soybean oil. The reference price was determined using a weighted average from the Indonesian CPO E
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:17 WIB
Israel Attacks Iran, US Approves: Beginning of a Major War?
Israel has conducted an air strike on Tehran on 28 February 2026 in what US officials describe as a joint military operation between the United States and Israel, following threats made by President Donald Trump regarding Iran's nuclear programme. The arrival of the US Navy carrier USS Gerald R. Ford in Israel signals American military readiness to deploy fighter jets against Iran, raising concerns that Tehran may retaliate against American military bases in the Middle East, potentially escalati
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:16 WIB
Ramadan Blessing: Tangerang City Police Distribute Iftar and Share Meal with Online Motorcycle Taxi Drivers
The Tangerang City Metro Police conducted a charitable Ramadan initiative by distributing iftar (breaking-of-fast) snacks to road users and online motorcycle taxi drivers in the city. The programme culminated in a communal breaking-of-fast meal at the police headquarters' mosque, attended by approximately 550 people including motorcycle taxi drivers, community policing volunteers and police personnel. The police framed the initiative as an effort to strengthen community relations and promote sec
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:16 WIB
US Producer Inflation Surges 0.5 Per Cent in January, Dampening Interest Rate Cut Expectations
US producer prices rose 0.5 per cent in January 2026, exceeding forecast expectations and driven primarily by service cost increases and expanding business profit margins as companies begin passing import tariff burdens to consumers. The core Producer Price Index climbed 0.8 per cent month-on-month and 3.6 per cent year-on-year, with wholesale margins on professional equipment surging 14.4 per cent—indicating tariff pass-through. Elevated core inflation and strong labour market conditions sugges
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:15 WIB
KCI Apprehends Sexual Harassment Perpetrator on Jakarta-Bogor Commuter Line, to Be Blacklisted
PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI) has apprehended an alleged sexual harasser on the Commuter Line following a viral incident on social media, with the suspect identified through CCTV analytics after returning to the station area. The victim reported the assault to transit staff on 22 February 2026, and the perpetrator was arrested on 27 February when detected re-entering the station system; the suspect has been handed over to the Depok Police for legal proceedings whilst KCI commits to providin
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:13 WIB
Low immunisation coverage seen as driver of rising measles cases
The head of the Indonesian Paediatricians Association has highlighted that low immunisation coverage remains a primary factor in rising measles cases across Indonesia. With vaccine hesitancy fuelled by misinformation and coverage below herd immunity thresholds, outbreaks can proliferate rapidly; the association emphasises the need for strengthened primary healthcare services, improved nutrition, and early disease detection to prevent further spread.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 14:12 WIB
BGN Reveals 93 Percent Nutrition Budget Distributed to Regions through Partners
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has announced that 93 percent of its 2026 budget of Rp268 trillion—approximately Rp240 trillion—is allocated directly to the Free Nutritious Meal programme (MBG) and distributed to service units across the country. The direct disbursement system from the State Treasury Service Office to regional Nutrition Service Units is designed to accelerate programme delivery, stimulate local economic activity through food procurement, and ensure benefits reach vul
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