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Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 04:07 WIB
Police Chief affirms commitment to strengthening synergy and supporting workers' rights
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has emphasised the importance of collaboration between the police, labour unions, and civil society to address global challenges affecting Indonesia's domestic situation. Speaking at the 53rd anniversary of the KSPSI trade union confederation, Sigit highlighted President Prabowo Subianto's Astacita programme — including plans for 18 strategic industries — as key to mitigating employment disruptions, whilst affirming the police's commitment to up
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 04:07 WIB
Financial services growth signals positive outlook for national economy
Indonesia's financial services sector grew 7.92 per cent year-on-year in Q4 2025, its highest rate since Q2 2021, signalling strengthening public confidence and deeper financial market penetration. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported the figure, whilst financial consultants urged the government to bolster financial literacy, market transparency, and accessible hedging instruments to protect retail investors against market volatility.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 04:03 WIB
Ramadan: North Jakarta Applies Stickers to Tourism Businesses to Mark Operating Status
North Jakarta's Tourism and Creative Economy Sub-department will affix colour-coded stickers to all 952 tourism businesses during Ramadan 1447 Hijriah, with green indicating permission to operate and red signalling closure. Violators face escalating sanctions from written warnings through to revocation of their operating licences, reflecting the local government's enforcement of Ramadan trading restrictions.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:57 WIB
US GDP Growth in Q4 2025 at 1.4 Per Cent, Well Below Estimates
The United States recorded GDP growth of just 1.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, significantly below the 2.5 per cent analyst consensus and marking a sharp deceleration from the 4.4 per cent expansion in Q3. The slowdown was attributed primarily to a federal government shutdown and DOGE-related layoffs, whilst core inflation remained stubbornly above the Federal Reserve's 2 per cent target, complicating the outlook for monetary easing in 2026.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:56 WIB
House of Representatives Urges Government to Immediately Restore Regional Transfer Funds for West Sumatra
A NasDem faction member of the House Commission II has called on the central government to expedite the restoration of Regional Transfer Funds (TKD) for West Sumatra, criticising the absence of technical guidelines for disbursement in the aftermath of natural disasters. The Finance Minister had previously announced an additional Rp 10.65 trillion in regional transfers for Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, to be distributed in phases from February to April 2026.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:48 WIB
National Food Agency chief demands zero tolerance for food distribution violators
National Food Agency (Bapanas) head and Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has called on the Food Task Force to take firm action against food distribution violators without tolerance, after discovering subsidised cooking oil being sold above the government-set maximum retail price at a Jakarta market. The minister warned that companies found breaching distribution regulations would face criminal prosecution, as enforcement teams have been deployed across Indonesia to monitor food prices ah
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:40 WIB
School Uniform Aid Distributed to Disaster-Affected Students in East Aceh
Thirty-four students at SDN Ranto Panyang Rubek in East Aceh received school uniform packages from the Atjeh Connection Foundation after their school was destroyed and their uniforms lost in flash floods that swept through their village in late November 2025. The students are currently studying in a temporary emergency school in Sijudo village, Pante Bidari sub-district.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:37 WIB
Rano Karno Impressed by Lautze Mosque
Jakarta Governor Rano Karno visited the Chinese-architecture Lautze Mosque during a Ramadan safari, praising its unique cultural heritage and the legacy of Haji Karim Oei as a symbol of inclusivity. The visit underscored the provincial government's efforts to strengthen interfaith tolerance and community engagement during the holy month.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:24 WIB
North Jakarta Authorities Monitor Nightlife Venues Operating During Ramadan
North Jakarta's municipal government is enforcing regulations on entertainment and hospitality businesses during Ramadan, banning nightclubs, discotheques, massage parlours, and bars from operating unless located in four- or five-star hotels. The Tourism Sub-department has socialised the circular to 250 businesses and deployed the Civil Service Police to conduct random inspections, whilst noting the policy was designed to balance public order with Jakarta's recovering tourism economy.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:21 WIB
Traditional Ramadan Foods from Around the World
The article surveys distinctive Ramadan dishes served at sahur and iftar across ten countries and regions, from Morocco's Harira soup to Indonesia's kolak. It highlights how shared Islamic fasting rituals are expressed through diverse local culinary traditions, illustrating the cultural richness of Muslim food heritage worldwide.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:13 WIB
Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court; Chinese expert warns of new chapter in trade war
The US Supreme Court's ruling that President Trump's import tariffs were unconstitutional has prompted a Chinese economic expert to warn that Trump's retaliatory "global tariff" of 10 per cent will trigger a more complex phase of trade conflict. South Korea has convened an emergency meeting to assess the implications, whilst other affected nations adopt a cautious stance as global trade uncertainty deepens.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:11 WIB
Malaysia Overhauls Military Procurement System Following Corruption Allegations
Malaysia's Defence Ministry is implementing sweeping reforms to its military asset procurement system after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered a freeze on all defence and police acquisitions linked to corruption allegations involving former senior military officials. The reforms include mandatory cross-service representation on procurement committees, open international tendering for foreign equipment purchases, and Home Affairs Ministry oversight of major defence tenders to enhance transparen
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:04 WIB
Indonesian Idol Singer Named Suspect in Child Sexual Abuse Case in Belu
Police in Belu, East Nusa Tenggara, have named former Indonesian Idol contestant Piche Kota and two associates as suspects in a child sexual abuse case, following a police report filed in January 2026. The suspects face charges under Indonesia's revised Criminal Code and Child Protection Act, carrying maximum sentences of up to 15 years' imprisonment, with case files to be forwarded to prosecutors for trial.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 02:31 WIB
Foreign Minister Sugiono: Indonesia Has Not Yet Paid Board of Peace Dues
Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed Indonesia has not paid the US$1 billion contribution to the Board of Peace, stressing that payment is not a prerequisite for membership. Indonesia is instead contributing 8,000 troops to the International Stabilisation Force in Gaza — the largest contingent of any participating nation — whilst Hamas continues to reject demands for demilitarisation as a condition for reconstruction.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 02:25 WIB
Education Budget Allocations Cut to Fund Free Nutritious Meals Programme, Plaintiffs Claim
Legal challengers to Indonesia's free nutritious meals (MBG) programme have presented data to the Constitutional Court showing significant cuts to education budget components in 2026, despite an overall increase in aggregate education spending. The National Nutrition Agency's allocation for MBG nearly quadrupled to Rp223.55 trillion, whilst transfers to regional governments fell sharply and multiple ministries saw their education budgets reduced, raising concerns about the programme's fiscal imp
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 02:11 WIB
Foreign Minister: Palestine Understands Indonesia's Role in Gaza Strip Force
Foreign Minister Sugiono has claimed that Gaza authorities understand Indonesia's involvement in the US-led International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which will deploy some 20,000 troops to the Gaza Strip. Indonesia has committed 8,000 soldiers — the largest contingent of any participating nation — likely to be stationed in Rafah, whilst insisting its forces will not participate in the disarmament or demilitarisation of armed groups in Gaza.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 01:05 WIB
LPDP Summons Husband of Scholarship Alumni Who Boasted About Child's British Citizenship
Indonesia's Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP) has announced it will summon AP, husband of influencer and LPDP alumna Dwi Sasetyaningtyas (DS), over allegations he has not completed his mandatory service period in Indonesia following his government-funded studies. The case erupted after DS posted a viral video celebrating her child obtaining a British passport, accompanied by remarks disparaging Indonesian citizenship that sparked widespread public outrage and raised questions about the obl
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 00:58 WIB
Foreign Minister: Indonesian Forces in Gaza Will Only Defend Themselves if Attacked
Foreign Minister Sugiono has clarified that Indonesia's 8,000-strong contingent to the International Stabilisation Force in Gaza is strictly humanitarian and will not participate in military operations or demilitarisation efforts. The deployment, the largest national contribution to the estimated 20,000-strong multinational force, comes amid Hamas's explicit refusal to disarm, raising questions about the mission's feasibility and the security risks facing Indonesian troops.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 23:30 WIB
Religious Affairs Minister Plans to Build Integrated Madrasah in New Capital
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has announced plans to build an integrated Islamic school complex spanning all educational levels on a 21-hectare site in Nusantara Capital City (IKN), East Kalimantan. The initiative, discussed during a visit to IKN with the Capital Authority chief, forms part of broader government efforts to establish key institutional infrastructure in the new capital, which is targeted to function as the political capital by 2028.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 23:25 WIB
Foreign Minister Reveals Why Indonesia Was Named Deputy Commander of ISF in Gaza
Foreign Minister Sugiono explained that Indonesia's appointment as deputy commander for operations of the International Stabilization Force in Gaza reflects the country's commitment of 8,000 troops — the largest contingent — and the TNI's strong peacekeeping track record. The announcement comes amid Hamas's firm rejection of disarmament demands, raising questions about the viability of the multinational force's mission.
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