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Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 07:00 WIB
New Banknote Exchange Services Overwhelmed by Public Demand
Bank Indonesia has launched its annual new banknote exchange programme, distributing Rp185.6 trillion in cash nationwide during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri celebrations, with services available at 57 locations. Citizens are queuing extensively to exchange larger denomination notes for smaller denominations ahead of the holiday, with a maximum exchange limit of Rp5.3 million per person, whilst authorities warn the public to use official channels to avoid fraud and unofficial fees.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:56 WIB
Brimob Officer Dismissed for Assault Resulting in Student's Death
A Brimob officer (Bripda Mesias Siahaya) was dismissed from the Indonesian National Police on 24 February following his assault of a 14-year-old MTS student with a tactical helmet, resulting in the student's death in Tual, Maluku. The Ethics Commission found him in violation of the professional code of ethics and responsible for acts of violence. He now faces ongoing criminal prosecution under child protection and criminal code statutes.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:53 WIB
Flood Management Takes Priority in Kelapa Gading Musrenbang Proposals
The Kelapa Gading sub-district in North Jakarta held a Musrenbang (development planning meeting) in which residents submitted 221 proposals, with flood management and infrastructure repair emerging as the top priorities. The majority of proposals targeted the Public Works Sub-department (67 proposals) and Transportation Sub-department (58 proposals), with 186 proposals being accommodated across three villages. The North Jakarta administration has committed to realising these priority proposals a
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:49 WIB
Protecting Ramadan from Vulnerable Points
West Nusa Tenggara authorities have intensified security operations during Ramadan 2026, deploying police personnel to manage increased traffic congestion and youth activity in vulnerable areas, with several raids resulting in motorcycle confiscations and teenage detentions. The surge in vehicle and pedestrian movement one to two hours before iftar (breaking the fast) presents significant public safety challenges requiring both enforcement and creative social engineering. Officials emphasise tha
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:43 WIB
Intercity Drug Courier Arrested by Bekasi City Police with 2kg Cannabis Seized
The Bekasi City Metropolitan Police arrested a drug courier and confiscated 2 kilograms of cannabis in an operation targeting an intercity trafficking network supplying the Bekasi area. The suspect, identified as GAG, was apprehended in East Jakarta after confessing to obtaining the drugs from a supplier now listed as a wanted person. The case carries serious penalties under Indonesian Narcotics Law No. 35 of 2009.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:40 WIB
Indonesian Embassy Kuala Lumpur Strengthens Diplomatic Ties Through Media Iftar in Malaysia
The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted a Ramadhan iftar gathering with representatives from major Malaysian media outlets, providing newly appointed Ambassador Mohammad Iman Hascarya an opportunity to build relationships with journalists covering Indonesia-related issues. The event facilitated discussions on key topics including migrant worker affairs and explored potential for the ambassador to contribute opinion pieces to Malaysian publications, furthering bilateral media engagement and
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:31 WIB
Supreme Audit Agency Civil Servant Arrested for Abusing Domestic Worker in Bogor
A 37-year-old civil servant at Indonesia's Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has been arrested and detained for abusing a 21-year-old domestic worker in Bogor on 22 January 2026. Medical examination confirmed injuries to the victim's head, ears, back, and hands, whilst the suspect is being prepared for prosecution. The case highlights accountability issues within Indonesia's public sector institutions.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:29 WIB
Nutritious Sahur Meals and Strengthened Child Social Media Account Safeguards
ANTARA's daily news roundup highlights nutritionist recommendations for energy-sustaining sahur meals during Ramadan fasting. Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria has called for social media platforms to tighten account creation safeguards for children to strengthen digital protection. The roundup also addresses concerns that planned imports of 105,000 Indian pick-up trucks could undermine Indonesia's domestic automotive manufacturing sector.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:23 WIB
Iranian General: The United States Has Forced Us
Iran's Chief of Staff Major General Mousavi warned that US actions have forced Tehran to change its defensive approach, threatening significant retaliation if America commits further "mistakes" in the region. Speaking during a high-level meeting with Armenia's Defence Minister in Tehran, Mousavi asserted that the transition away from US-led unipolarity is inevitable and that extra-regional powers destabilise the Middle East through illegal actions. Iran reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:18 WIB
Prabowo's Aircraft Once Again Escorted by F-16 Fighter Jets During Jordan Visit
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has undertaken a working visit to Jordan, arriving on 24 February and received with an honour guard of Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets as a mark of high respect. The visit, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defence, education, agriculture, and Middle East regional affairs. President Prabowo met Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II upon arrival and was sched
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:16 WIB
Bengkulu High Prosecutor's Office Names Four New Suspects in Musi Hydroelectric Power Plant Corruption Case
The Bengkulu High Prosecutor's Office has identified four new suspects in a corruption investigation involving the Musi Hydroelectric Power Plant, allegedly inflating equipment prices for control system replacements. The suspects—executives from private supplier companies—manipulated procurement processes through price collusion with state-owned PT PLN, resulting in suspected combined state losses of approximately IDR 14.35 billion. The case highlights systemic vulnerabilities in public procurem
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:11 WIB
Yaqut's Pre-Trial Hearing and Dismissal of Brimob Member Accused of Assaulting Student
This news digest reports on several significant Indonesian legal developments, including corruption investigations against former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas by the Corruption Eradication Commission and the dismissal of a Brimob member for allegedly assaulting a student in Maluku. The coverage also encompasses KPK probes into counterfeit goods importation and parliamentary concerns regarding the detention of contract workers for secondary employment.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 06:04 WIB
Jakarta Yesterday: Tattoo Removal and Padel Court Construction
Jakarta's provincial government prohibited padel court construction in residential areas to prevent community disruption, simultaneously allocating Rp50 billion for the revitalisation of the Jakarta pavilion at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. The regulatory measures followed mounting resident complaints about padel court construction disturbances and a Transjakarta bus accident investigation on Gunung Sahari.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 05:56 WIB
Yesterday: Fourteen PBNU leadership candidates amid parliamentary threshold controversy
An Indonesian news roundup from 24 February 2026 highlights the release of fourteen candidates for the Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) chairmanship and intensifying debate over a proposed seven per cent parliamentary threshold. Election monitors and political observers offer contrasting assessments on the threshold proposal's impact on democratic principles and transactional politics, whilst senior political figures weigh in on party activities and international relations.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 05:50 WIB
Mount Semeru Erupts Again, Ash Column Reaches 3 km Above Peak
Mount Semeru in East Java erupted twice on 24 February, with the afternoon eruption producing an ash column rising 3,000 metres above the peak. Authorities elevated the volcano to Alert level III and issued safety restrictions prohibiting public activities within 13 kilometres of the peak, with additional warnings for pyroclastic flows and lahar extending up to 17 kilometres away.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 05:46 WIB
National Police Traffic Corps Establishes 25 Integrated Service Posts for Eid Holiday Exodus
Indonesia's National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri) is establishing 25 integrated service posts across major highways from Palembang to East Java to manage traffic during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming period. The strategically located posts, identified through congestion surveys, will provide travellers with security services, emergency vehicle repair, medical facilities, prayer areas, and rest facilities, including dedicated accessibility for people with disabilities. This comprehensi
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 05:43 WIB
Yesterday's Criminal Incidents: Petrol Station Assault to Casablanca Flyover Incident
A Jakarta crime roundup on 24 February covering an alleged assault on a petrol station employee by a law enforcement officer, vandalism of the Casablanca flyover by motorcyclists, arrests of armed motorcycle thieves, and a postponed pre-trial hearing for former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut in a corruption case involving hajj quota allocation. The incidents highlight ongoing law enforcement activities and judicial proceedings in Jakarta's criminal justice system.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 05:40 WIB
National Police Traffic Corps Prepares Four Security Clusters for Ketupat Operation
Indonesia's National Police Traffic Corps has established four security clusters for Operation Ketupat 2026, a nationwide initiative to manage traffic during the Eid homecoming period. The operation targets arterial roads, toll networks, religious and tourist destinations, and transportation hubs, with West Java identified as a critical congestion point requiring strategic traffic management. Police are deploying situational management techniques including contraflow systems and one-way routes t
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 05:38 WIB
Cabinet Secretary: Indonesia Targets Acceleration of Strategic Technology Mastery
Indonesia's Cabinet Secretary announced a strategic partnership between the Indonesia Danantara Investment Management Agency and Arm Limited, witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto in London, aimed at accelerating the country's acquisition of critical semiconductor and chip design technologies. The collaboration will include training for 15,000 engineers in chip design to develop Indonesia's capabilities in semiconductor development. This partnership marks Indonesia's transition from being a te
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 05:34 WIB
PPI Chief: Zero Parliamentary Threshold Far More Democratic, People's Vote Preserved
Parameter Politik Indonesia's executive director argues that abolishing the parliamentary threshold would be far more democratic by preventing the loss of voters' voices, directly contradicting NasDem's proposal to raise the threshold to seven per cent. The debate reflects a fundamental tension in Indonesian electoral politics between maximising democratic representation and enhancing governmental stability and effectiveness.
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