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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:59 WIB
BMKG Predicts Extreme Weather to Hit North Sulawesi Until 22 February
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned that extreme weather conditions are expected to affect districts and cities across North Sulawesi until 22 February 2026. Multiple atmospheric phenomena, including the Madden-Julian Oscillation, Kelvin waves and a low-pressure system east of Australia, are contributing to heavy rainfall, lightning and strong winds across the province's 15 districts and cities.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:58 WIB
Al-Azhar Grand Mosque Prepares 800 Takjil Boxes Daily During Ramadan
Jakarta's Al-Azhar Grand Mosque is providing 700 to 800 boxes of takjil (pre-sunset snacks) daily for congregants breaking their fast throughout Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. The mosque's programme also includes free medical consultations, orphan welfare distributions, food bazaars, and contemporary Islamic lectures, whilst the Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially set 19 February as the start of fasting following the Isbat deliberation.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:53 WIB
BMKG: Tidal Flooding Potentially Threatens North Sulawesi Coastal Areas
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned that tidal flooding (banjir rob) may affect multiple coastal areas across North Sulawesi from 15 to 24 February 2026, driven by the new moon phase on 17 February. The warning covers at least ten coastal districts and cities, including Manado, Bitung, and several island regencies, with potential disruptions to port operations, coastal settlements, and fisheries.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:52 WIB
Presidential Palace Responds to Allegations of Deforestation Triggering Floods in Guci, Tegal
The State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi has confirmed that the government is investigating allegations that illegal logging caused the flash floods at the Guci tourist area in Tegal Regency, Central Java. The Ministry of Forestry has been tasked with reviewing the condition of forest areas surrounding the site, with the investigation following the same process applied to similar cases in three Sumatran provinces.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:51 WIB
Routine Patrols Intensified During Ramadan to Prevent Brawls
Joint security forces in East Jakarta have stepped up routine patrols and established 27 integrated security posts to prevent street brawls and other crimes during Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. The operation, part of the broader Operasi Pekat Jaya 2026 directed by Jakarta Metropolitan Police, deploys combined personnel from police, military, civil service police, and community elements at posts active from 4pm to 8am daily. Authorities report no brawl incidents in the Cakung sub-district over the past m
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:43 WIB
Civil Service Police Monitor Alcohol and Expired Products on Panggang Island
The Civil Service Police (Satpol PP) of North Thousand Islands sub-district conducted inspections of shops on Panggang Island ahead of Ramadan, checking for illegal alcohol and expired food products. All four shops inspected were found to be in compliance, and authorities confirmed that periodic monitoring would continue throughout the fasting month across inhabited islands in the archipelago.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:42 WIB
Palu City Government Prepares Ramadan Saturday Night Market for Local MSMEs
The Palu city government is launching a weekly Saturday night market during Ramadan to support local micro, small and medium enterprises, particularly food vendors and traders displaced from Car Free Day activities. The programme, running from 8pm to 2am along Jalur 2 near Vatulemo Field, is part of a broader suite of Ramadan economic initiatives including a daily afternoon market at the mayor's office compound.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:42 WIB
East Java Provincial Government Distributes Rp3 Billion in Social Assistance to Sidoarjo Regency Residents
The East Java Provincial Government has disbursed over Rp3 billion in social assistance to Sidoarjo Regency, the second such distribution this year following Rp7.73 billion allocated to Pasuruan Regency. Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said the accelerated disbursement aims to strengthen economic readiness ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, targeting vulnerable groups including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and female heads of household through inclusive entrepreneurship programmes. T
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:41 WIB
Japan to Ban Power Bank Use on Aircraft from April
The Japanese Government will prohibit the use of portable chargers and in-seat power outlets for charging devices on aircraft from April, following a series of lithium-ion battery fire incidents. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism tightened regulations after a January 2025 fire on a low-cost carrier operated by Air Busan Co. was suspected to have been caused by a faulty power bank.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:38 WIB
Vice President Urges Business Community to Embrace MSMEs and Startup Entrepreneurs
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka called on the Idepreneurs Club business community to actively support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startup entrepreneurs to build an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The directive aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's emphasis on people-centred economic development and strengthening MSME productivity, with the government pledging concrete support for sustainable MSME growth.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:35 WIB
Eight Vehicles Have Tyre Valves Removed in West Jakarta Enforcement Operation
Joint enforcement officers from the Civil Service Police and Transportation Agency conducted a tyre valve removal operation and crackdown on illegal street vendors in the Kembangan area of West Jakarta. Eight motorcycles parked illegally and left unattended had their tyre valves removed, whilst three street vendors received written warnings and dozens of vehicles were relocated, as part of routine local bylaw enforcement efforts.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:34 WIB
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir Warns of Challenges Ahead at Asian Para Games After Meeting APG Chef de Mission
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir has urged Indonesia's para-athletes not to rest on their laurels following a highly successful ASEAN Para Games 2025 campaign, where the country secured 135 gold medals and second place overall. With the Asian Para Games 2026 approaching in October, Thohir stressed the need for immediate preparation and highlighted the government's commitment, including a new international-standard Paralympic Training Centre in Karanganyar, Central Java.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:32 WIB
Chery Launches Rely R08 Pickup Truck in the United Arab Emirates
Chinese automaker Chery has launched its mid-size Rely R08 pickup truck in the UAE, priced from 62,895 AED (approximately Rp289 million), significantly undercutting the Toyota Hilux. Available in petrol and diesel variants with both rear-wheel and four-wheel drive options, the truck marks Rely's overseas expansion campaign with its flagship model, distributed through a partnership with Al Ghurair Mobility.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:31 WIB
Trade Minister: 91 Per Cent of Traditional Markets in Disaster Areas Now Operational
Trade Minister Budi Santoso reported that nearly 92 per cent of traditional markets affected by natural disasters across West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh have resumed operations by mid-February 2026. Of the 194 affected markets serving over 18,000 traders, 178 have reopened, whilst the retail sector has also recovered strongly with 96 per cent of affected supermarket outlets back in business. The government is targeting full recovery of all commercial facilities by the end of February 2026.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:30 WIB
Unhas and Hiroshima University Strengthen Mangrove Research Collaboration
Universitas Hasanuddin and Hiroshima University are deepening their collaboration on sustainable marine research, focusing on a joint Mangrove Restoration and Aquaculture project as a science-based coastal management model. The partnership aims to produce replicable models for integrated mangrove and aquaculture management across Indonesia's coastal regions, with potential funding support from the LPDP education fund and plans for double degree programmes.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:28 WIB
Marcella Santoso faces 17-year prison sentence in CPO "acquittal" bribery case
Prosecutors have demanded a 17-year prison sentence for advocate Marcella Santoso over allegations of bribing judges to secure acquittals in a crude palm oil (CPO) export corruption case, alongside money laundering charges totalling Rp52.5 billion. The case, which involves alleged bribes of Rp40 billion directed at judges handling the CPO corruption trial, has also prompted prosecutors to seek Marcella's permanent disbarment and Rp21.6 billion in restitution payments, underscoring the severity o
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:26 WIB
Lamongan Regency Deploys 15 Pumps to Tackle Bengawan Jero Flooding
The Lamongan Regency government in East Java has activated 15 water pumps operating 14 hours daily to accelerate flood relief caused by the overflowing Bengawan Jero river, which continues to inundate several villages. Coordinating with central and provincial water management agencies, authorities have pumped out nearly 389,000 cubic metres of water and are also gradually opening the Gondang Reservoir to reduce water levels, whilst distributing food aid to affected residents ahead of Ramadan.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:22 WIB
Ministry of Social Affairs Guides Regional Operators on PBI-JK Health Insurance Reactivation
Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs has issued technical guidance to regional social services operators nationwide on reactivating health insurance coverage for recipients of the subsidised health insurance scheme (PBI-JK), after 11 million participants were deactivated in February 2026. Of those deactivated, approximately 150,000 have been reactivated through automatic and regular mechanisms, whilst 30,000 field officers have been deployed alongside the Central Statistics Agency to complete
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:18 WIB
State Secretary: Opportunity for Lower US Tariff Deal Remains Open
Indonesia's State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi has confirmed that the 19 per cent reciprocal tariff rate imposed by the United States on Indonesia remains unchanged, but noted that negotiations for a reduction — potentially to 18 per cent — are ongoing through direct communication between Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump. The remarks came as Prabowo visited the US for a series of engagements including a bilateral meeting with Trump to sign a reciprocal trade agreement under which Indonesi
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 03:17 WIB
DKI Jakarta Red Cross Maximises Blood Services for Cancer Patients
The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Blood Donor Unit in DKI Jakarta is strengthening its blood supply services for cancer patients to mark World Cancer Day 2026. The unit provides screened blood products including leukoreduced and leukodepleted packed red cells and apheresis platelets, whilst conducting humanitarian visits to hospitals treating cancer patients. The initiative aligns with the 2025–2027 World Cancer Day theme "United by Unique" and the Paris Charter Against Cancer's global commitment t
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