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Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 16:06 WIB
Antam Gold Soars Rp68,000 to Rp3.012 Million per Gram on Saturday
Antam's gold price surged by Rp68,000 to reach Rp3.012 million per gram, breaching the three-million-rupiah threshold for the first time. The buyback price also rose sharply to Rp2.793 million per gram, with all transactions subject to income tax provisions under prevailing Ministry of Finance regulations.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Analyst: Bahlil could become public favourite if he changes communication style
Political communication analyst Hendri Satrio argues that Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia could win public favour by adopting a more measured and populist communication style. The analyst noted that whilst Bahlil's life story is inspiring, his current public messaging tends to represent elite interests, generating negative sentiment that also affects his position as Golkar Party chairman.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
US Supreme Court: Trump Administration's Sweeping Tariff Policy Ruled Illegal
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unconstitutional, formally striking down the global tariffs introduced since April. The landmark decision reaffirms that the power to levy taxes rests with Congress, not the president, and is expected to have far-reaching implications for global trade, corporate operations, and inflation.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 15:58 WIB
UI Economist Says Free Nutritious Meals Programme Drives Agricultural Sector Growth
A University of Indonesia economist has highlighted that the government's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme has driven agricultural sector growth to 5.33 per cent in 2025, up sharply from just 0.68 per cent in 2024, as programme partners invest in upstream food production. The programme has also created 1.4 million direct jobs — 55 per cent held by women — and a survey of 1,800 parents found 81 per cent of vulnerable households support its continuation, with 72 per cent reporting improved ch
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 15:50 WIB
Foreign Minister: Indonesia sends 8,000 troops rather than paying 1 billion US dollars
Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed that Indonesia has secured permanent membership of the Board of Peace without paying the previously discussed 1 billion US dollar contribution, clarifying that the sum was never a membership fee or prerequisite. Instead, Indonesia is contributing approximately 8,000 peacekeeping personnel, whilst pledges of 5 to 7 billion US dollars from other nations remain separate from membership obligations.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 15:50 WIB
Government Opens Collaboration Space to Elevate Indonesian Music Talent
The Ministry of Creative Economy is pursuing cross-border collaborations to boost Indonesian musicians' presence on the global stage, following discussions with K-pop specialist digital agency Chuseyo Digital. The initiative highlights the growing number of Indonesian artists who have debuted in idol groups across South Korea, Malaysia, and Taiwan, and underscores the ministry's commitment to leveraging digital content creators as a pillar of the national creative economy ecosystem.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 15:49 WIB
South Kalimantan Forestry Agency strengthens timber centres and mangrove rehabilitation
The South Kalimantan Forestry Agency is bolstering its timber production centres and planning mangrove rehabilitation under the FOLU Net Sink 2030 programme to safeguard forest ecosystems and coastal environments. The initiative also aims to enhance the marketing of non-timber forest products, boosting the economic value and competitiveness of local forestry goods at regional and national level.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 14:35 WIB
LPDP Suspects Scholarship Recipient's Husband Has Not Fulfilled Post-Study Contribution Obligations
Indonesia's Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP) is investigating whether AP, the husband of viral social media figure Dwi Sasetyaningtyas, has completed his mandatory post-scholarship service contribution to Indonesia. The case emerged after Dwi sparked public outrage by boasting about her child's British passport and declaring she was "tired" of being an Indonesian citizen, despite having received state-funded scholarships. LPDP has warned that failure to fulfil contribution obligation
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 14:05 WIB
Papua Church Council and Ko Masi Coalition Continue to Reject Military Operations and National Strategic Projects in Papua
The Papua Church Council and a coalition of 44 civil society organisations have demanded the central government halt its military approach and national strategic projects (PSN) in Papua, citing violations of the constitution, human rights law, and Papua's special autonomy legislation. The statement follows escalating violence — including the fatal shooting of two pilots by the West Papua National Liberation Army in February 2026 — and Komnas HAM data showing 115 cases of violence with 130 deaths
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 13:35 WIB
Ministry of Home Affairs Prepares Technical Guidelines for Regional Heads on Free Nutritious Meal Programme
The Ministry of Home Affairs is finalising a circular letter to serve as technical guidance for regional heads implementing the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme, aiming to prevent jurisdictional overlap between ministries and encourage cross-agency coordination. The guidelines will strengthen food hygiene sanitation standards and supply chain management, with regional budgets aligned to MBG targets, as the programme reportedly reaches 60 million beneficiaries nationwide in its first year.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 13:15 WIB
Pramono to Crack Down on Unlicensed Karaoke Venues in Kembangan
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has ordered the Civil Service Police Unit and the Tourism Agency to intensify enforcement against unlicensed entertainment establishments, particularly ahead of Ramadan. The action follows residents' complaints about illegal semi-permanent karaoke shacks along Jalan Haji Lebar in Kembangan, West Jakarta, which are alleged to serve as fronts for prostitution and cause significant noise disturbance to nearby communities.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 13:01 WIB
Car Free Day on Jakarta's Sudirman-Thamrin to Continue During Ramadan
The Jakarta provincial government has confirmed that the weekly Car Free Day (CFD) along Jalan Sudirman-MH Thamrin will continue throughout Ramadan 2026, maintaining its usual Sunday schedule from 6am to 10am. However, special restrictions will apply during the fasting month, including a ban on street vendors and event participants, as authorities seek to maintain order whilst accommodating religious observance.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 13:01 WIB
Mobile Driving Licence Renewal Service Locations for Saturday 21 February 2026 in Jakarta and Surrounding Areas
Indonesia's mobile driving licence (SIM Keliling) renewal services are operating at multiple locations across Greater Jakarta, Bekasi, Bogor, and Bandung on Saturday 21 February 2026, providing weekend access for residents unable to visit during working days. The service handles renewals for Class A and Class C licences only, with fees set at Rp80,000 and Rp75,000 respectively under Government Regulation No. 60/2016 on non-tax state revenue.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:57 WIB
Governor Pramono wants Kuningan area to rival Sudirman-Thamrin corridor
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has set an ambitious target to transform the Kuningan district to match the standard of the Sudirman-Thamrin corridor before the capital's 499th anniversary on 22 June. The Rp100 billion budget covers not only the accelerated demolition of abandoned monorail pillars along Jalan HR Rasuna Said but also new drainage, pedestrian walkways and parkland — signalling a broader push to upgrade one of Jakarta's key business districts.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:55 WIB
Top National Stories: Anies Breaks Fast with Party Elites, Pelita Air Defends Crashed Aircraft's Airworthiness, Jimly Criticises DPR's Summoning of Constitutional Court Ethics Council
A Tempo roundup highlights three major national stories: former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan's politically significant iftar gathering with opposition and coalition party leaders including Surya Paloh, Puan Maharani, and Jusuf Kalla at NasDem headquarters; Pelita Air's insistence that the Air Tractor AT-802 that crashed near Long Bawan Airport in North Kalimantan was airworthy and had been serviced days earlier; and former Constitutional Court chief justice Jimly Asshiddiqie's criticism of th
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:52 WIB
House of Representatives Demands Severe Punishment for Brimob Officer Who Assaulted Students in Maluku
A member of the Indonesian House of Representatives has demanded life imprisonment and dishonourable discharge for a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer who fatally assaulted a 14-year-old student and seriously injured his brother in Southeast Maluku. The lawmaker called for an open ethics hearing aligned with the President's police reform agenda, as well as comprehensive state-funded recovery support for the victims' family, including psychological counselling, medical rehabilitation, and education
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:43 WIB
Jakarta Roundup: Padel Court Crackdown, Ciliwung Normalisation and Flood Disruptions
DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung announced imminent enforcement action against padel courts lacking proper permits and community approval, whilst the majority of Kebon Pala residents in Kampung Melayu signalled acceptance of the Ciliwung River normalisation plan to combat chronic flooding. The governor and his deputy also publicly acknowledged that Jakarta's three fundamental problems — flooding, traffic congestion and poverty — remain unresolved, pledging only to reduce their severity.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:39 WIB
Jakarta's Saturday Morning Air Quality Ranks Among World's Ten Worst
Jakarta's Air Quality Index reached 161 on Saturday morning, placing it seventh worst globally according to IQAir data, with PM2.5 concentrations of 70 micrograms per cubic metre categorised as unhealthy. The capital trailed behind Kabul, Lahore, Dhaka, Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai, underscoring the persistent air pollution crisis affecting Indonesia's most populous city and raising public health concerns for its residents.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:33 WIB
Jakarta Crime Roundup: Undercover Operations at Nightlife Venues and Drug Dealer Arrested
Jakarta Metropolitan Police and local enforcement agencies conducted a series of operations on Friday, including the arrest of a cannabis dealer in Bekasi with 1.3 kg of the drug and the announcement of undercover monitoring at West Jakarta nightlife venues during Ramadan. The day's incidents also included the release without detention of Dr Richard Lee following questioning over alleged consumer protection violations, and a police personnel rotation affecting 175 officers.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:30 WIB
NTB Clean Sweep Task Force Exposes SPHP Subsidised Rice Adulteration Scheme
Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) has confirmed enforcement action after the Satgas Saber task force in West Nusa Tenggara uncovered a scheme to repackage government-subsidised SPHP rice and resell it at higher prices as medium-grade rice. A suspect was apprehended in West Lombok with 140 sacks of repackaged rice and over 3,000 pieces of SPHP packaging as evidence, facing up to five years' imprisonment and a Rp10 billion fine under consumer protection and food safety laws.
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