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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 00:02 WIB
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.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 00:02 WIB
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
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 00:01 WIB
Cucun Responds to Jokowi: No Law Can Be Made Without a Presidential Letter
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal pushed back against former President Jokowi's claims regarding the KPK Law revision, asserting that no legislation can proceed without a Presidential Letter (Surpres). State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the government has no plans to revert the KPK Law to its earlier version, contradicting Jokowi's stated support for such a move.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 00:01 WIB
Astra Tol Cipali: 396,000 Vehicles Traversed Toll Road During Lunar New Year Holiday
The Cikopo-Palimanan (Cipali) toll road in West Java recorded 396,000 vehicles during the Lunar New Year holiday period from 13 to 17 February 2026, with peak traffic on 14 February reaching 88,000 vehicles — a 52 per cent increase above normal levels. The surge reflects heightened public mobility during the festive period, with return flows towards Jakarta dominating on 17 February at 47,000 vehicles out of 77,000 total.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:59 WIB
Iranian Foreign Minister: Second Round of Indirect Iran-US Negotiations "Constructive"
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva as more "constructive" than the previous round in Oman, with both sides agreeing on guiding principles to begin drafting a potential agreement. The talks come amid heightened tensions, including Trump's threats of military action against Iran and Supreme Leader Khamenei's defiant response, as well as Iran's temporary closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz for mili
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:57 WIB
Legislator Condemns Israel's Move to Claim West Bank Territory
A member of Indonesia's House of Representatives Commission I has strongly condemned Israel's approval of a land ownership claim proposal in the West Bank, calling it outright colonialism. The legislator urged the Indonesian government to leverage its membership in the Board of Peace to pressure Israel and vocally oppose the annexation in line with Indonesia's constitutional mandate against all forms of colonialism.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:55 WIB
Cilegon Social Services Agency Accommodates 8,502 Deactivated PBI-JKN Beneficiaries
The Cilegon municipal government has absorbed 8,502 residents affected by the deactivation of their BPJS Kesehatan subsidised health insurance (PBI-JKN) into the city's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme. The move ensures that affected beneficiaries will continue to receive free healthcare services despite losing their national-level coverage.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:54 WIB
Religious Affairs Minister: Student Learning in Sumatra Has Resumed at 100 Per Cent
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar confirmed that all madrasah students in disaster-affected areas of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have resumed learning, with 90.5 per cent back in their original schools and the remainder using shift systems or temporary facilities. The Ministry has proposed a Rp702.98 billion Presidential Directive budget for comprehensive reconstruction of damaged madrasahs, pesantren, and houses of worship, including relocation from disaster-prone sites.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
NTB Man Denies Abandoning Malaysian Wife, Says He Still Provided for Her After Divorce
A man from Central Lombok has denied viral social media claims that he abandoned his Malaysian ex-wife during their 18-year marriage. Badi insists he continued to provide for Norida Akmal Ayob even after their amicable divorce in 2024, and that he had arranged Indonesian citizenship documentation for her during their marriage. The case highlights cross-border marriage issues and the role of social media in amplifying domestic disputes.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Central Aceh Disaster Survivors Receive Basic Food Aid Ahead of Ramadan
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, in partnership with Teuku Umar University, distributed basic food supplies and Qurans to 242 disaster-affected residents across four villages in Central Aceh's Lut Tawar district ahead of Ramadan. The aid forms part of a broader government programme that deployed 10,000 university students in late January to support Sumatra's disaster recovery efforts, with a focus on food sovereignty, energy independence, and public health.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:51 WIB
59 Zhongtong TransJakarta Buses Grounded Following Smoke Incident at Pancoran
PT Transjakarta has grounded 59 articulated Zhongtong buses for comprehensive technical inspections after a radiator leak caused thick smoke to billow from a bus at Pancoran station in South Jakarta. The incident, which occurred on 14 February on Corridor 9, prompted an internal investigation focusing on the cooling systems of the gas-fuelled fleet, underscoring ongoing concerns about the maintenance standards of Jakarta's public bus network.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:50 WIB
Housing Minister seeks private sector funding to accelerate housing in Sumatra
Housing and Settlement Minister Maruarar Sirait is mobilising private sector funding to speed up the construction of permanent housing for disaster-affected communities in Sumatra, with 26,969 units needed at an estimated cost of Rp8.5 trillion. Private sector contributions have so far yielded 2,603 housing units, and the government is targeting completion of hundreds of homes before Eid al-Fitr 2026 whilst also promoting domestic roof-tile production to support local industry.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:48 WIB
30,000 visitors flock to Kota Tua during Lunar New Year holiday
Jakarta's historic Kota Tua district attracted over 30,500 visitors during the Lunar New Year holiday on 16-17 February 2026, with the vast majority being domestic tourists. The celebrations were enhanced by the Jakarta Light Festival at Taman Fatahillah, featuring video mapping, lion dances, and live music performances.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:48 WIB
Explosion in Situbondo Suspected to Originate from Firecracker Factory, 1 Dead and 7 Injured
A devastating explosion suspected to have originated from a firecracker production site in Situbondo, East Java, killed one person and injured seven others on Wednesday. The blast, believed to have been caused by firecracker powder stored in a residential home, levelled the property and damaged surrounding houses, with one victim suffering burns to 90 per cent of his body.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:47 WIB
CBI and KCB forge partnership to expand financial access for migrant workers
Indonesia's Credit Bureau Indonesia (CBI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Credit Bureau (KCB) to enable cross-border credit history sharing, primarily benefiting over 60,000 Indonesian migrant workers and diaspora in South Korea who currently lack local credit records. The partnership aims to build an integrated credit information network across Asia, allowing citizens of both countries to leverage their home credit histories for financial services abroad.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:46 WIB
Rupiah weakens amid market scepticism over Iran-US negotiations
The Indonesian rupiah fell 47 points (0.28 per cent) to Rp16,884 per US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by market scepticism over Iran-US nuclear talks and cautious investor sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes. Geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz and anticipation of the US PCE inflation data further weighed on currency markets.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:46 WIB
Central Java Governor Pledges to Accelerate Aid for 532 Victims of Land Movement in Brebes
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi visited Brebes regency to oversee the response to an ongoing land movement disaster that has displaced 175 families (532 people) and damaged at least 143 homes since late January 2026. The provincial government is coordinating with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources' Geological Agency to construct temporary shelters on state forestry land, whilst distributing Rp 175.97 million in emergency aid from multiple agencies. With ground movement still active
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:45 WIB
MKMK Chairman Refuses to Disclose Adies Kadir Report to Parliament: 'Better to Dismiss Me'
The Chairman of the Constitutional Court's Honour Council (MKMK), I Gede Dewa Palguna, firmly refused to disclose details of the complaint against Constitutional Court Justice Adies Kadir during a hearing with the House of Representatives' Commission III. Palguna declared he would rather be dismissed from his position than violate his oath of office by revealing the substance of the ongoing preliminary investigation, underscoring the independence of the judicial ethics body. The standoff highlig
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:45 WIB
West Bangka Regional Library Receives Donation of World War II History Books
The West Bangka Regional Library in Bangka Belitung Province received five historical books from families of Australian World War II victims visiting Mentok to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the fall of Allied forces there. The donation, which includes titles documenting the experiences of prisoners of war in Mentok, represents a significant contribution to historical preservation and cross-national friendship through literacy and documentation.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 23:44 WIB
99 Disaster-Affected Schools in Sumatra Holding Classes in Tents
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti reported that 99 schools across Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra are still conducting lessons in emergency tents three months after devastating floods and landslides struck the region in late November 2025. Whilst the vast majority of the 4,902 affected schools have resumed operations at their original sites, 22 schools whose buildings were swept away still require relocation, and students in many areas continue to learn under substanda
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