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Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:52 WIB
JPPI Refutes Claim That Free Meals Programme Does Not Reduce Education Budget
Indonesia's Education Monitoring Network (JPPI) has challenged Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti's assertion that the free nutritious meals programme (MBG) does not diminish education funding, arguing that the inclusion of Rp 223 trillion for MBG within the constitutionally mandated 20 per cent education allocation effectively cannibalises resources meant for schools, teachers, and infrastructure. The dispute highlights growing concern over what critics call budgetary "malpractice," as funds earmar
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:26 WIB
Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education Launches Talenta Indonesia Scholarship
Indonesia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has launched the fully funded Talenta Indonesia Scholarship for national and international competition medal winners to pursue undergraduate studies domestically or abroad. The programme, administered in collaboration with the Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP), covers tuition, living costs, health insurance and other expenses, and forms part of the government's broader national talent management strategy aimed at strengthening Indonesia
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:17 WIB
MUI: US Products in Indonesia Still Subject to Mandatory Halal Certification
The Indonesian Ulema Council's head of fatwa has asserted that all US products entering Indonesia remain subject to mandatory halal certification under Law No. 33/2014, despite a newly signed reciprocal trade agreement between Jakarta and Washington that relaxes halal labelling requirements for certain American goods. The MUI official framed halal certification as a fundamental human rights issue tied to religious freedom, stating that while technical and administrative compromises are possible,
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:16 WIB
Prabowo Meets Chelsea Owner Todd Boehly in Washington
President Prabowo Subianto met with 12 major American investors in Washington D.C., including Eldridge Industries CEO and Chelsea FC owner Todd Boehly, as well as heads of Oaktree, BlackRock, KKR, and Warburg Pincus, in a bid to attract global capital to Indonesia. The discussions, which ran to double their scheduled length, centred on opening investment opportunities linked to Danantara Indonesia, with Prabowo declaring that Indonesia no longer wishes to be seen as a "sleeping giant" but as a c
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 20:30 WIB
Semanggi Park to Be Revitalised as Iconic Public Space
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has launched the revitalisation of Semanggi Park into a modern green public space, with completion targeted for Jakarta's 500th anniversary in June 2027. The Rp 134 billion project, funded through private-sector collaboration using a creative naming-rights financing scheme rather than the regional budget, will transform the currently fragmented 6.5-hectare site into an active public space with sports areas, activity plazas, and communal zones.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 19:55 WIB
Welcoming Ramadan and National Quran Recitation Competition, Semarang Mayor Distributes 20,000 Qurans
Semarang Mayor Agustina Wilujeng has launched the distribution of 20,000 translated Qurans across the city as part of a philanthropic collaboration between the municipal government and the Al-Fatihah Upasraya Foundation. The initiative, which began in East Semarang with an initial allocation of 1,000 copies, is timed to coincide with Ramadan and preparations for the National Quran Recitation Competition (MTQ Nasional) to be hosted by Semarang in September 2026.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 19:49 WIB
Prabowo Meets 12 Investors in Washington
President Prabowo Subianto held a nearly two-hour meeting with 12 CEOs and presidents of global investment firms managing approximately US$15 trillion in assets during his working visit to Washington D.C. The investors reportedly responded positively to Danantara as a potential strategic local partner, whilst Prabowo outlined Indonesia's economic policy direction and commitment to legal certainty, declaring the country no longer wishes to be seen as a "sleeping giant."
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 19:14 WIB
Foreign Minister: Indonesian Forces Will Not Disarm Combatants in Gaza
Foreign Minister Sugiono has confirmed that Indonesian troops deployed to the Gaza Strip as part of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) will not conduct military operations, disarmament, or demilitarisation, limiting their role to civilian protection and self-defence. Indonesia's national caveats place it at odds with the ISF's broader mandate of full demilitarisation, as articulated by the Board of Peace, whilst President Prabowo Subianto has committed 8,000 soldiers — the largest singl
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 19:12 WIB
Bank Sumsel Babel Offers Up to 40 Per Cent Discount on Takjil to Welcome Ramadan
Regional development bank Bank Sumsel Babel has launched a "Takjil in Ramadhan" promotional programme offering customers up to 40 per cent discounts at selected merchants via QRIS mobile payments. The initiative aims to support MSMEs in the food sector during Ramadan whilst advancing digital financial inclusion across South Sumatra and the Bangka Belitung Islands.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 16:07 WIB
S. Papua plane shooting: 2 crew dead, investigation underway
Twenty members of armed criminal groups (KKB) attacked a Smart Air flight at Karowai airstrip in South Papua on 11 February, killing the pilot and co-pilot in a coordinated assault that left 13 bullet holes in the aircraft. Provincial authorities evacuated 29 health workers and civil servants from the area, drawing praise from the Ministry of Home Affairs for their response. The Cartenz Peace Task Force identified the perpetrators as Kanibal and Semut Merah KKB factions led by Elkius Kobak and i
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, 16:01 WIB
Captured in Ukraine, North Korean Soldiers Refuse Repatriation, Choose South Korea
Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region over a year ago have requested relocation to South Korea, fearing execution if returned to Pyongyang for allowing themselves to be taken alive. Activists and defectors accuse the South Korean government of dragging its feet on accepting the men, suggesting Seoul is prioritising diplomatic relations with Pyongyang over human rights, whilst the United Nations has warned Ukraine against repatriating prisoners of war to
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 16:00 WIB
The Modern Islamic Economics Paradigm: Moving Beyond Halal-Haram Compliance
An academic opinion piece argues that Indonesia's Islamic economics must undergo a paradigm shift from mere shariah compliance to measurable shariah impact, addressing the stark gap between Islamic financial literacy (39.11%) and inclusion (12.88%) revealed by the Financial Services Authority's 2024 national survey. Despite Indonesia ranking third globally in the State of Global Islamic Economy index, the author contends the sector remains trapped in formalistic halal-haram frameworks rather tha
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, 15:56 WIB
Indonesian Ulema Council Urges Restraint After Foreign National Protests Ramadan Recitation Sound in NTB
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has called for calm and mutual respect after a viral video showed a foreign woman vandalising a microphone at a prayer hall in Gili Trawangan, North Lombok, during the first night of Ramadan, angered by the sound of Quran recitation. MUI Secretary-General Amirsyah Tambunan stressed the importance of tolerance, urging locals to remain composed whilst reminding foreign visitors to respect local customs and traditions.
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
Criminal Investigation Agency Seizes 4 Boxes of Gold Bars Linked to Rp25.8 Trillion Money Laundering Case
Indonesia's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) seized four large containers of evidence, including tens of kilogrammes of gold bars, from raids in Surabaya and Nganjuk linked to a Rp25.8 trillion money laundering scheme originating from illegal gold mining. The case stems from an unlicensed mining operation in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, active between 2019 and 2022, with suspicious gold trading transactions identified by the financial intelligence unit PPATK extending through to 2025 and
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.
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