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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, 12:28 WIB
Bapanas: Clean Sweep Task Force Prevents Subsidised Rice Adulteration in NTB to Combat Food Anomalies
Indonesia's National Food Agency has highlighted the successful crackdown on subsidised rice (SPHP) adulteration in West Nusa Tenggara, where a suspect was found repackaging government-subsidised rice and selling it at higher market prices. Police seized 140 sacks of rice, over 1,400 emptied SPHP packages, and packaging equipment, underscoring the government's resolve to enforce food pricing regulations as the SPHP programme runs through February 2026.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:22 WIB
Observer Warns Jakarta Smoke-Free Zone Regulation Must Be Implemented with Caution
A Trisakti University public policy expert has cautioned that Jakarta's new Provincial Regulation No. 7/2025 on Smoke-Free Zones risks provoking significant public resistance due to its expanded scope covering tobacco sales by traders, not merely designated smoking areas. The observer urged the Governor to strike a balance between public health objectives and the economic sustainability of micro, small and medium enterprises, including traditional eateries.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:20 WIB
Minister Bahlil Says Indonesia Will Import US$15 Billion in Oil and Gas Per Year from the United States
Indonesia has agreed to import up to US$15 billion worth of oil and gas annually from the United States under a reciprocal trade agreement (ART) in the energy sector, announced by Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia in Washington DC. The deal, equivalent to approximately Rp 253.47 trillion per year, is aimed at strengthening Indonesia's domestic energy security and forms part of broader bilateral trade negotiations between Jakarta and Washington.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:20 WIB
BMKG: Jakarta Expected to Experience Rain from Saturday Morning Through Evening
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a weather warning for Jakarta, forecasting light rain with thunderstorms across the capital from Saturday morning through to the evening. Conditions are expected to intensify to moderate rain with thunderstorms by nightfall, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the day.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 11:56 WIB
Yesterday's Headlines: From Eric Dane's Death to the Most Traded-In iPhone
A roundup of popular ANTARA stories spanning entertainment, government policy, automotive, and technology. Notable items include the Ministry of Creative Economy's push to register tumpeng as intellectual property to boost regional creative economies, and Chinese brand iCar securing 300 vehicle orders for its electric SUV during its debut at IIMS 2026 in Jakarta.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 11:53 WIB
Yesterday's Headlines: World Cup 2026 Collaboration Push and University of Indonesia Research on Free Meals Programme
A roundup of key stories from Friday 20 February covers House Commission VII's call for state media collaboration on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, post-disaster reconstruction oversight in Aceh and Sumatra, and the inauguration of new BPJS Health and Employment directors. University of Indonesia research also confirmed the positive impact of the government's Free Nutritious Meals programme on lower-income groups.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 11:38 WIB
Keep Your Umbrellas Ready: BMKG Forecasts Rainfall Across Most of Indonesia on Saturday
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued widespread rainfall warnings for Saturday, with heavy to very heavy rain forecast for North Sumatra, West Java, Central Java, West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, North Maluku, and the Papua Highlands. The agency also warned residents of Jakarta, Surabaya, Banjarmasin, Kupang, Palu, and Gorontalo to be alert for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning across the archipelago.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 11:23 WIB
Pertamina and Halliburton Sign Oilfield Recovery MoU Witnessed by President Prabowo
State oil company Pertamina and US oilfield services giant Halliburton have signed a memorandum of understanding on oilfield recovery cooperation, witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto during the Indonesia-US Business Summit in Washington DC. The deal, one of eleven investment MoUs concluded during the summit, aims to boost production from mature domestic oil and gas fields through enhanced oil recovery technology and is part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral trade and energy ties bet
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 10:46 WIB
FPCI Submits Five Recommendations to Accelerate 100 GW Solar Power Programme
The Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), founded by Dino Patti Djalal, has presented five policy recommendations to the government aimed at accelerating the construction of 100 gigawatts of solar power capacity within a decade. The proposals, developed in collaboration with 19 research institutions and civil society organisations, cover legal frameworks, technical analysis, pilot projects, financing instruments, and domestic industrial capacity building to support Indonesia's green indu
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:11 WIB
Exxon Secures Business Certainty Until 2055, Adds US$10 Billion Investment
Indonesia has confirmed the extension of ExxonMobil's oil and gas operations until 2055, accompanied by an additional investment of approximately US$10 billion (Rp168 trillion), primarily targeting the Cepu Block in East Java. The deal, announced by Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia during President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Washington, forms part of a broader US$15 billion energy purchasing agreement between Indonesia and the United States covering LPG, crude oil, and refined fuel products.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:08 WIB
Kediri–Tulungagung Toll Road Progress Temporarily Halted
Construction of the Kediri–Tulungagung toll road in East Java has been temporarily suspended following the expiry of its location determination permit in December 2025, with no official word yet from the Ministry of Public Works on an extension. The 44.17-kilometre National Strategic Project, initiated by PT Gudang Garam under a public-private partnership scheme with an estimated investment of Rp9.92 trillion, faces the prospect of restarting land acquisition from scratch if the project resumes.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:05 WIB
Bekasi Flooding Spreads, 19,408 Households Forced to Fast Amid Floodwaters
Severe flooding across Bekasi Regency, West Java, has affected 19,408 households and displaced 376 people, with water levels reaching up to 170 cm in the worst-hit areas and landslides reported in multiple villages. The disaster, triggered by a full day of heavy rainfall, has also inundated 1,026 hectares of agricultural land, threatening local food production, whilst emergency agencies scramble to provide relief supplies including meals for sahur and iftar during Ramadan.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:04 WIB
Kebumen Golden Village Programme Empowers Economy and Creates Jobs
The Desa EMAS (Advanced and Prosperous Economy) 2026 programme, initiated by the INOTEK Foundation and Sandiaga Uno's Yayasan Indonesia Setara, has begun training 37 MSME participants in Kebumen regency in banana stalk crafts to boost rural incomes. The Kebumen regency government has pledged full support for the six-month mentoring programme, noting that 449 villages across the district have significant potential for economic development under the One Village One Product concept.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:04 WIB
Residents of Muara Batang Angkola Village in Mandailing Natal Refuse Relocation
Residents of the flood-prone village of Muara Batang Angkola in Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra, have unanimously refused government relocation proposals, citing their economic dependence on the area. The regional disaster agency has proposed centralised relocation of 464 houses across several flood-affected villages, following severe flooding of over two metres in late November 2025 that displaced more than 600 people from the village alone.
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