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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:26 WIB
Areas Affected by Flooding in Jakarta Until Friday Morning
Ninety neighbourhood units (RT) and six road segments in Jakarta were inundated as of Friday morning, 20 February 2026, following heavy rainfall and the overflow of several rivers including Kali Angke, Kali Pesanggrahan, Kali Krukut, and Kali Uangan. South Jakarta bore the brunt with 83 affected RT, with floodwaters reaching up to one metre in some areas such as Cipete Utara and Pondok Pinang, significantly disrupting residents' daily activities and traffic on busy roads.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:13 WIB
Jakarta Flooding Spreads, 90 Neighbourhood Units and 6 Roads Affected
Severe flooding struck Jakarta on 20 February 2026, inundating 90 neighbourhood units (RT) and six major roads after heavy rainfall caused multiple rivers to overflow. South Jakarta bore the brunt with 83 RT affected, with water levels reaching up to one metre in several areas including Petukangan Utara and Cilandak Timur. The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency identified the Angke, Pesanggrahan, Krukut, and Uangan rivers as the primary sources of the flooding.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 17:30 WIB
TNI Involvement in Draft Presidential Regulation on Terrorism Risks Abuse and Threatens Civil Liberties and Democracy
Indonesian civil society groups and legal scholars are warning that a draft Presidential Regulation authorising military (TNI) involvement in counter-terrorism is unconstitutional, violates due process principles, and could be weaponised against pro-democracy groups and government critics. Researchers from SETARA Institute and Imparsial argue the regulation's vague definitions of terrorism and broad operational mandates create dangerous overlap with law enforcement and undermine civilian suprema
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:57 WIB
Government Submits Draft Indigenous Communities Bill to Parliament
The Ministry of Human Rights has formally submitted a draft Indigenous Communities Bill to the House of Representatives' Legislation Body, aiming to secure legal recognition, cultural protections, and land rights for indigenous peoples across Indonesia. The bill, which has been stalled for 16 years, proposes an independent National Indigenous Communities Commission for dispute resolution, and will be crafted using a "precision" approach to avoid conflicts with existing legislation on agrarian, f
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:33 WIB
Anies Speaks After Breaking Fast with Political Party Elites
Former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan attended an iftar gathering at NasDem party headquarters alongside senior political figures including Surya Paloh, Puan Maharani, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, and former vice-president Jusuf Kalla. The event carries political significance as it reunited Anies with parties from his 2024 presidential bid coalition, even as NasDem has since shifted its allegiance to the ruling Prabowo-Gibran administration and signalled support for a second Prabowo term.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:22 WIB
BPBD Jakarta: 69 Neighbourhood Units Submerged by Flooding
Jakarta's Regional Disaster Management Agency reported that 69 neighbourhood units (RT) across South and West Jakarta were inundated on 20 February 2026, affecting a total area of 1.28 square kilometres. Water levels ranged from 15 centimetres to 110 centimetres, with the worst flooding recorded in Petogogan and Cipete Utara sub-districts, underscoring the capital's persistent vulnerability to urban flooding.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:09 WIB
Passenger Overcrowding at Transjakarta Velbak Bus Stop
Severe passenger overcrowding hit the Transjakarta Velbak bus stop on Friday morning after flooding near Swadarma caused significant delays on corridors 13, 13B and L13E. The congestion, which backed up to the pedestrian bridge linking Kebayoran bus stop and Kebayoran train station, forced staff to halt escalator operations whilst buses arrived every 5–15 minutes already at full capacity, leaving office workers scrambling to get to work on time.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:08 WIB
Antam gold rises Rp28,000 to Rp2.944 million per gram on Friday morning
PT Antam Tbk's gold price climbed Rp28,000 on Friday to reach Rp2,944,000 per gram, with the buyback price also rising to Rp2,725,000 per gram. The price movements reflect continued upward momentum in domestic gold markets, with tax obligations under PMK No. 34/PMK.10/2017 applying to all transactions.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:07 WIB
MP Urges Government to Stabilise Food Prices Ahead of Lebaran
A member of the House of Representatives' Commission VII has called on the government to maintain supply chain stability and control food prices amid surging demand during Ramadan and Lebaran. The lawmaker warned that unchecked price rises could dampen consumer spending, trigger inflation, and undermine economic growth, while urging the government to seize the seasonal consumption boom as an opportunity to stimulate the economy.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:07 WIB
List of 46 Flood Points in Jakarta Following Overnight Rainfall
Heavy rainfall since the early hours of Friday 20 February caused flooding across 41 neighbourhood units and five road sections in Jakarta, with water levels reaching up to 130 centimetres in parts of South Jakarta. The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) deployed field personnel alongside water resources, highways, and fire and rescue agencies to accelerate drainage, whilst the government prepared basic necessities for flood-affected residents.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:05 WIB
Peace Council Outlines Post-War Gaza Reconstruction Plans
The Trump-backed Peace Council has unveiled a governance, security, and reconstruction framework for post-war Gaza, including a new High Representative's Office and the recruitment of a transitional Palestinian police force. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair endorsed the framework as the best hope for the region, whilst the Council's director-general stressed that full demilitarisation is a prerequisite for reconstruction to begin.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:05 WIB
More Than 70 Countries Join US Civil-Military Command Centre for Gaza
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz announced that over 70 countries are now participating in Washington's civil-military command centre for the Gaza Strip, with humanitarian aid deliveries increasing fivefold compared to pre-ceasefire levels. The initiative has seen 4,200 aid lorries entering Palestine weekly for 13 consecutive weeks, whilst severe hunger among Gazan households has dropped from 30 per cent to one per cent, marking a significant shift in the humanitarian situation.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Horse Powertrain introduces new hybrid powertrain system
Horse Powertrain, a joint venture between Geely, Renault Group, and Aramco, has unveiled a new hybrid powertrain system designed to run entirely on renewable-feedstock petrol, achieving a peak brake thermal efficiency of 44.2 per cent. The system, developed in collaboration with Spanish energy firm Repsol, promises fuel consumption below 3.3 litres per 100 km and significant CO₂ emission reductions, with the first demonstrator vehicle expected in early 2026.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
JCI Opens Higher as Asian Markets Rally on Wall Street Tech Stock Surge
Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) opened 26 points higher at 8,300, buoyed by a tech-driven rally across Asian bourses following Wall Street gains. Analysts at BNI Sekuritas forecast sideways trading, with support at 8,200–8,230 and resistance at 8,300–8,350, amid heightened US-Iran geopolitical tensions and mixed signals from global markets.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Samsung Announces Latest Version of Bixby, Capable of Searching Hotels and Managing Phone Settings Simultaneously
Samsung has launched a beta programme for an upgraded version of its Bixby AI assistant, redesigned as a conversational device agent that allows Galaxy users to control their devices using natural language. The update, announced on 20 February 2026, reflects Samsung's ongoing commitment to making AI-powered smartphones more intuitive and accessible since introducing its first AI smartphone in 2024.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
Airport Train Derails After Truck Collision at Poris, Commuter Line Services Disrupted
A Soekarno-Hatta Airport train derailed near Poris Station in Tangerang on Friday morning after colliding with a truck at a level crossing, disrupting commuter rail services on the Tangerang route. KAI Commuter confirmed no casualties and offered full refunds to affected passengers, whilst advising airport-bound travellers to seek alternative transport as services were curtailed to intermediate stations.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:58 WIB
Before Nord Stream Exploded, the CIA Already Knew and Initially Approved
German magazine Der Spiegel has reported that the CIA was aware of Ukraine's plans to sabotage the Nord Stream gas pipelines far earlier than previously disclosed, with Ukrainian operatives discussing their intentions with CIA-connected individuals in Kyiv as early as spring 2022 and initially receiving no objection. Washington later reversed its stance and attempted to dissuade the operation, but former Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi reportedly ignored both the CIA's request and
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:57 WIB
House Commission VII: Use Domestic Products in Village Cooperative Vehicle Procurement
Deputy Chair of House Commission VII Evita Nursanty has urged the government to prioritise domestic products in the Rp24.66 trillion procurement of 105,000 commercial vehicles for village cooperatives, currently contracted to Indian manufacturers Mahindra and Tata Motors. She warned that technical specifications — particularly the requirement for four-wheel-drive vehicles — must not be used to circumvent domestic content regulations, and called for the massive procurement to serve as a catalyst
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:57 WIB
Banking Industry Fundamentals Solid, BRI President Director: Credit Acceleration Requires Demand-Side Strengthening
BRI President Director Hery Gunardi told the OJK's Economic Outlook 2026 event that while Indonesia's banking sector has ample liquidity and capital to support prudent credit growth, loan expansion is constrained by weak demand rather than supply. New credit applications have fallen sharply across most segments — consumer lending demand dropped from 62.9% to 13.4% and MSME lending from 78.4% to 58.8% — reflecting a pervasive wait-and-see stance among businesses and households that requires resto
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:57 WIB
Munafri Urges Religious Leaders and Congregations to Strengthen Collaboration in Building Makassar
Makassar Mayor Munafri Arifuddin has used his Ramadhan Safari programme to call for stronger collaboration between religious leaders, congregations, and the municipal government to accelerate the city's development. He acknowledged limited progress in his first year but reaffirmed his administration's commitment to clean, transparent governance and closing loopholes for abuse of authority.
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