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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 04:04 WIB
Customs and Police Dismantle Methamphetamine Laboratory in Sunter, North Jakarta
Indonesian Customs (Bea Cukai) and the National Police Criminal Investigation Division raided a methamphetamine production laboratory in the densely populated Sunter area of North Jakarta, seizing 13 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and arresting two Iranian nationals. The operation, conducted between 13-15 February 2026, began after customs officers detected blue crystals hidden in the walls of a leather crate shipped from Iran, revealing an international narcotics network engaged in both
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 04:02 WIB
Majority of Traditional Markets in Disaster-Affected Areas Resume Operations
Trade Minister Budi Santoso reported that 91.75 per cent of traditional markets affected by natural disasters in West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh have resumed operations as of mid-February 2026. Of the 194 affected markets, 178 are now operational, whilst 96 per cent of retail outlets have also reopened, with the government targeting full recovery by end of February. The Ministry of Trade is coordinating with BNPB, regional governments, and state food agencies to accelerate infrastructure r
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Check the List of OJK Chief Candidates — Purbaya: We're Waiting for More Qualified People
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has expressed dissatisfaction with the current pool of candidates for the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Board of Commissioners, stating that most registrants so far are not top-tier figures. The selection process, open until 2 March 2026, seeks to fill three senior positions including the Chair of the Board of Commissioners, with candidates required to have at least 10 years of experience in the financial services sector.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Forest Zone Task Force Seizes 1,583 Hectares of PT Sukses Jaya Wood Land in West Sumatra — Reasons Behind Licence Revocation
Indonesia's Forest Zone Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH) has reclaimed 1,583 hectares from PT Sukses Jaya Wood in West Sumatra after the company's licence was revoked for failing to manage at least 30 per cent of its concession area, allowing encroachment by unauthorised parties. The seizure is part of a broader crackdown on 28 companies found to have violated forest utilisation regulations, with the reclaimed land to be returned to the state for reallocation under Ministry of Forestry and Mi
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia Projected to Hold Interest Rate at 4.75 Per Cent; Analyst Says Market Will Respond Positively, But...
Bank Indonesia is widely expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.75 per cent following five cuts in 2025, a move analysts say will provide liquidity certainty and support the rupiah. The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) rose 1.19 per cent to 8,310.23 amid improving global sentiment and expectations of domestic macroeconomic stability, though market observers caution the rate hold will have only short-term sentiment effects rather than shifting broader trends.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:59 WIB
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.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:58 WIB
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.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:57 WIB
Palembang Launches Active Dengue Vaccination Monitoring, Targeting 7,500 Children Initially
Palembang has officially launched an Active Dengue Vaccination Monitoring programme targeting 7,500 children aged 6–10 across 60 primary schools, with approximately 5,000 set to receive vaccinations subject to parental consent. The initiative, backed by South Sumatra Governor Herman Deru, responds to persistently high dengue figures — 4,437 cases and 22 deaths province-wide in 2025 — and aligns with national and global targets of zero dengue deaths by 2030.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:53 WIB
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.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:52 WIB
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.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:51 WIB
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
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:50 WIB
Pangkalpinang Prison Inmates Transform Coal Ash into Compost Fertiliser
Inmates at Pangkalpinang Class IIA Prison have developed an environmental innovation, converting coal combustion residue from PLTU 3 Bangka power plant into compost fertiliser rich in macro-nutrients. The programme, a collaboration between the prison, a local SME, and PLN Nusantara Power Services, has delivered an initial six tonnes of compost to farming groups in Central Bangka, demonstrating how correctional rehabilitation can deliver tangible community benefits whilst supporting prisoner rein
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:50 WIB
SBY Painting Purchased by Indonesia's Second Richest Person for Rp6.5 Billion
A painting by former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sold at auction for Rp6.5 billion during a Lunar New Year celebration organised by the Democratic Party. The buyer was mining tycoon Low Tuck Kwong, founder of Bayan Resources and Indonesia's second wealthiest individual with a fortune of US$20.3 billion, with proceeds earmarked for humanitarian aid targeting underprivileged Chinese-Indonesian communities.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:48 WIB
Police Reveal Two Networks Linked to Drug Boss Arrested at Kualanamu
Indonesia's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has dismantled two cross-provincial narcotics syndicates controlled by suspect Supriadi, operating along the Malaysia-Riau-South Sumatra corridor. The operations resulted in the seizure of 30 kilogrammes of methamphetamine from one syndicate and 14 packages from another, with seven suspects arrested across both networks. Authorities said the crackdown severed a major transnational drug distribution chain and potentially saved approximately 61
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:46 WIB
KPK Requests Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin to Explain Alleged Private Jet Gratification
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has urged Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar to voluntarily explain allegations of gratification involving the use of a private jet belonging to Hanura Party chairman Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO). The controversy erupted after social media reports revealed the minister used OSO's private jet to visit Takalar Regency in South Sulawesi on 15 February 2026, with the ministry citing time efficiency as justification for the arrangement.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:45 WIB
Solemn Atmosphere at First Tarawih Prayer of Ramadan 2026 at Istiqlal Mosque
Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta held its first congregational Tarawih prayer for Ramadan 1447 H on Wednesday evening, with worshippers filling the mosque from as early as 6pm. Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar delivered the inaugural sermon before the 20-rakaat Tarawih and 3-rakaat Witir prayers commenced, underscoring the government's role in marking the start of the holy month.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:43 WIB
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.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:42 WIB
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.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:42 WIB
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
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:41 WIB
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.
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