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Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:32 WIB
BGN: Six Million Rupiah Daily Incentive to SPPG Is Not Wasteful, But APBN Efficiency
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has defended the provision of six million rupiah daily incentives to Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) as an efficient use of state budget rather than wasteful spending. BGN Head Dadan Hindayana argues that the partnership model transfers all development, operational, and disaster risks to third-party partners whilst the government avoids capital expenditure, citing an example where a flood-damaged SPPG in Aceh required the partner to rebuild without a
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:31 WIB
NU and the Challenge of the Second Century: Making Health a Priority Programme
Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest civil society organisation entering its second century, must prioritise healthcare access and social safety nets for its constituents. The article argues that health should shift from peripheral discourse to a central organisational objective, particularly given that NU's base—farmers, labourers, religious students, and Islamic teachers—are most vulnerable to economic shocks when ill. Healthcare disparity, particularly in remote areas, creates acute soci
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:30 WIB
BGN Reveals Success of Food Waste and Used Cooking Oil Management at SPPG
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has highlighted the successful management of food waste and used cooking oil (minyak jelantah) across nearly 23,000 free meal programme serving units (SPPG) in Indonesia. Rather than becoming a disposal problem, food waste is being repurposed as livestock feed or organic fertiliser, whilst monthly supplies of approximately 500 litres of used cooking oil per SPPG are now being systematically recycled, creating economic opportunities across Indonesia from Aceh t
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:29 WIB
AHY: Ramadan Drives Consumer Spending and Local Economy
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) has emphasised the importance of leveraging the Ramadan period to maintain consumer purchasing power and stimulate local economic activity. During a distribution of social assistance packages in Bogor, AHY highlighted how Ramadan charity initiatives generate both humanitarian and economic benefits, particularly supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebra
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:29 WIB
Legislator Urges Layered Charges Against Nizam's Abuser Following Fatal Child Cruelty Case
A 12-year-old boy named Nizam Syafei died in February 2026 from severe injuries inflicted by his stepmother, an official at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, who allegedly forced him to drink hot water and subjected him to prolonged abuse. A member of Indonesia's parliamentary Commission XIII is calling for layered charges under multiple laws including the Domestic Violence Prevention Act and Child Protection Law, with potential sentence enhancement of up to one-third above the principal penalt
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:27 WIB
France Expels Iranian Citizen Who Praised Al-Aqsa Storm Resistance Fighters
A French court has sentenced Iranian citizen Mahdia Esfandiari, 39, to four years in prison, including one year in custody, with a permanent ban from France and an expulsion order for posting social media content praising Palestinian resistance operations on 7 October 2023. Esfandiari's lawyer announced plans to appeal the conviction, arguing the harsh sentence may have been influenced by diplomatic considerations rather than legal merits.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:27 WIB
South Korea issues arrest warrant for drone manufacturer suspected of sending unmanned aircraft to North Korea
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for an executive director of an unmanned aircraft manufacturer accused of launching drones to North Korea multiple times between September and January to test performance for commercial gain. Military and police investigators allege the suspect conducted at least four drone flights from Ganghwa Island near the inter-Korean border, potentially escalating tensions and compromising sensitive military information.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:26 WIB
Mitsubishi Ready to Supply L300 Pickup Trucks Produced in Indonesia for Village Cooperative Scheme
Mitsubishi Motors has confirmed its ability to supply L300 pickup trucks produced locally at its Cikarang facility to support Indonesia's planned vehicle procurement for the Kopdes Merah Putih (Village Cooperative) programme. Although the company has not yet received direct government communication regarding orders, its president director stated that Mitsubishi is ready to fulfil any request and has sufficient production capacity to meet large-scale demand alongside other domestic automotive man
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:26 WIB
From March 2026, CFX Crypto Transaction Fees to Fall to 0.02 Per Cent
Indonesia's Central Finansial X (CFX) crypto exchange is reducing transaction fees by 50 per cent from 0.04 per cent to 0.02 per cent effective 1 March 2026, with a further reduction to 0.01 per cent scheduled for October 2026. The move aims to enhance competitiveness of domestic crypto platforms against unregulated foreign exchanges, which currently attract 2.6 times more trading volume from Indonesian consumers due to lower fees. Industry leaders view the fee restructuring as essential for sup
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:25 WIB
Freight Vehicles Banned from Denpasar-Gilimanuk Road from 13 March for Eid Holiday Travel
The Indonesian government has implemented restrictions on commercial freight transport along Bali's main Denpasar-Gilimanuk highway from 13 March to 29 March 2026 to prioritise passenger vehicles during Eid (Idul Fitri) holiday travel. The policy, issued via joint decision by four central transport authorities, exempts vital logistics categories such as fuel, livestock, fertiliser, and essential goods provided they carry proper documentation. Local authorities have announced enhanced traffic man
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:25 WIB
BNI Prepares Rp23.97 Trillion in Cash to Meet Eid Transaction Demand
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has allocated Rp23.97 trillion in liquidity to support anticipated surge in cash withdrawals and transactions during the Eid al-Fitr period in March 2026, with daily cash requirements estimated at Rp1.71 trillion. The bank is deploying funds across ATMs, branch offices, and digital channels, whilst maintaining limited operating hours at select branches and mobilising over 217,000 Agent46 service points nationwide to ensure smooth holiday transactions.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:25 WIB
When is the Ogoh-ogoh Festival 2026? Schedule and Event Information in Bali
The Ogoh-ogoh festival, a Hindu Balinese cultural tradition held on the eve of Nyepi Day, will take place on the evening of 18 March 2026, with a major festival celebration scheduled for 22 March 2026 at GWK Cultural Park. The festival, themed "Celebrating The Awakening of The Giants," features ogoh-ogoh parades, competitions, crafting activities, and a traditional market, representing the spiritual cleansing of negative forces before the sacred silent day of Nyepi.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:25 WIB
Foreign Ministry Addresses Indonesia's Abstention on Ukraine Ceasefire Resolution
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has explained the country's abstention on a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine. The ministry emphasised that Indonesia's abstention reflects concerns over the lack of inclusive dialogue and negotiations in the resolution process, noting that 50 countries, including major developing nations such as India, Pakistan, South Africa, China, and Saudi Arabia, also abstained. The resolution passed with 1
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:24 WIB
Sampoerna Announces Changes to Board of Directors Following Extraordinary General Meeting
PT HM Sampoerna Tbk has announced a restructuring of its Board of Directors following an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on 27 February 2026 in Jakarta. Three new appointments were made: Houria Raselma replaces Gunnar Beckers, Reno Bontemps replaces Sergio Colarusso, and Rianto Probo Hartono joins as a new director, with President Director Ivan Cahyadi stating the changes strengthen management to face industry challenges and drive sustainable growth.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:23 WIB
Six suspects linked to drug case of police chief AKBP Didik brought to Bareskrim
Six suspects in a narcotics case involving former Bima City Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro have been transferred to the National Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (Bareskrim) headquarters in Jakarta for investigation and cross-examination. The suspects include a former head of the narcotics unit, two police officers, three civilians, and two women alleged to be involved in a drug trafficking network that supplied bribes totalling 2.8 billion rupiah to AKBP Didik from June to Nov
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:23 WIB
Lines of Police Officers Wearing Caps Chant Islamic Prayers During Student Demonstration at Police Headquarters
Dozens of police officers stationed outside the National Police Headquarters in Jakarta's South Kebayoran district on Friday afternoon wore white caps and turbans whilst chanting Islamic prayers in response to a student demonstration. Rather than engaging verbally with protesters calling for disciplinary action against officers involved in a fatal incident and demanding wider police reforms, the officers maintained disciplined formations and coordinated prayers throughout the peaceful demonstrat
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:23 WIB
Former Bima Police Narcotics Chief and Five Suspects Transferred to National Police Criminal Investigations Bureau
Six narcotics suspects from West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), including former Bima Police Narcotics Chief AKP Malaungi, have been transferred to the National Police Criminal Investigations Bureau (Bareskrim) in Jakarta for further questioning and witness confrontation. The operation is being handled jointly by the NTB Provincial Police and National Police Headquarters as part of a broader investigation into a narcotics network that involves law enforcement officials.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:22 WIB
Gilimanuk-Mengwi Toll Road Project Scaled Back as Gilimanuk-Pekutatan Section Cancelled
Indonesia's strategic Gilimanuk-Mengwi toll road project has been modified, with the first section connecting Gilimanuk to Pekutatan cancelled while sections II and III from Pekutatan to Mengwi will continue. The cancellation was justified on grounds of lower population density in the Gilimanuk-Pekutatan corridor, with officials noting that local SMEs along the national highway will benefit from maintaining traffic flows on surface roads.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:21 WIB
Mystery of Clear-Water River Appearing at Cisarua Landslide Site in West Bandung
A devastating landslide on 24 January 2026 destroyed three villages in Pasirlangu District, Cisarua Subdistrict, West Bandung Regency, killing dozens of residents. A month later, a mysterious clear-water stream has emerged at the site where none existed before, with its source believed to originate from Mount Burangrang above the landslide area. The site now bears memorials to missing family members, with residents expressing acceptance of their losses.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:21 WIB
Joxzin Demands Bantul Police Immediately Arrest Yoga's Murderer
The Brigade Joxzin civil society organisation has demanded that Bantul Police immediately arrest the murderer of Kitin Yoga Tama Rustamaji (36), a member killed brutally in his home in Sedayu last week. The organisation has set a 48-hour deadline for the arrest and called for the perpetrator to face the harshest punishment, as the attack also wounded the victim's wife and traumatised their five-year-old child.
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