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Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
Deputy House Speaker Inaugurates Relocation of 8 Homes for Landslide Victims in Bandung
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal officially inaugurated the relocation of eight housing units for victims of the December 2025 landslide in Arjasari, Bandung Regency, West Java. The handover included property ownership certificates to ensure legal security for affected residents, with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources' Geological Agency having recommended total relocation due to the high risk of further rotational landslides in the area.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:58 WIB
NPCI International Signs Agreement with Payments Network Malaysia for UPI and DuitNow Acceptance in India and Malaysia
NPCI International Payments Limited has signed an agreement with Malaysia's Payments Network (PayNet) to enable cross-border QR code payments between India and Malaysia. The phased rollout will first allow Indian tourists to use UPI apps at DuitNow QR merchants in Malaysia, followed by Malaysian tourists using DuitNow apps at UPI QR merchants in India, strengthening digital payment connectivity and economic ties between the two nations ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:53 WIB
Trump and Carney Send Ramadan Greetings
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have issued statements welcoming the start of Ramadan. Carney used the occasion to highlight his government's commitment to combating Islamophobia in Canada, whilst Trump emphasised religious freedom as a pillar of American strength. Several Arab and Muslim countries began observing Ramadan on Wednesday, with others including Turkey, Oman, Singapore and Australia commencing a day later.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:36 WIB
DKI Jakarta Roundup: Lunar New Year Celebrations and Mandatory Discotheque Closures During Ramadan
Jakarta marked the Lunar New Year with cultural festivals across key venues including TMII and Ancol, whilst the DKI Jakarta provincial government announced mandatory closures of nightclubs, discotheques, massage parlours and adult entertainment venues from one day before Ramadan through to the second day after Eid al-Fitr. The policy includes exemptions for establishments located in four- and five-star hotels and designated commercial zones, provided they are not adjacent to residential areas,
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:34 WIB
Trump: Japan to Invest in Oil, Gas, and Critical Minerals Projects
US President Donald Trump has announced that Japan is beginning to deliver on its US$550 billion trade deal commitment, with three major projects in oil, gas, and critical minerals across Texas, Ohio, and Georgia. Trump credited import tariffs as the key instrument enabling the investments, which he said would revitalise American industry, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and reduce US dependence on foreign mineral supplies.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:33 WIB
BMKG forecasts light rain across parts of Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecast light to moderate rainfall across most of Jakarta on Wednesday, with temperatures ranging from 24 to 29 degrees Celsius. Heavy cloud cover was expected to blanket the entire capital region from Wednesday evening through to the early hours of Thursday.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:32 WIB
DPD RI Forms Evaluation Team for Special Autonomy Fund Utilisation in Papua
Indonesia's Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) has established a team to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of special autonomy (otsus) fund utilisation across Papua's six provinces, responding to growing public distrust over how local governments have managed the funds. DPD member Filep Wamafma announced that all relevant parties, including local governments and presidential oversight bodies, will be summoned to a hearing in April 2026 to account for how the funds have been spent and what
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:25 WIB
Interior of BYD Racco electric kei car officially revealed
BYD has officially unveiled the interior of its Racco electric kei car ahead of its launch in Japan, priced at approximately 2.5 million yen (Rp275 million). The compact urban EV features a 20 kW motor, 180 km WLTC range, and DC fast charging up to 100 kW, positioning it to compete in Japan's highly popular kei car segment where 1.67 million units were sold last year.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:04 WIB
Legislator Pushes for Revitalisation and Free Access to Pancuran 13 Guci
A member of the House of Representatives' Commission X is urging the comprehensive revitalisation of the Guci tourist area in Tegal Regency, Central Java, following a flash flood disaster, and has proposed making access to the iconic Pancuran 13 pool free of charge. The initiative, supported by a site visit led by the Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, aims to restore the local economy and return management of the facility to the community, while also addressing reforestation and dis
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 14:59 WIB
Top 3: Minister of Religious Affairs Takes OSO's Private Jet; Ramadan Commencement Ruling
A roundup of Indonesia's most-read stories covers three major topics: a parliamentary exposé of former President Jokowi's role in weakening the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) through the 2019 law revision, the Minister of Religious Affairs' use of tycoon Oesman Sapta Odang's private jet to attend an event in South Sulawesi, and the government's official determination that Ramadan 2026 begins on Thursday, 19 February. The KPK story is particularly significant as DPR members produced docu
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 13:44 WIB
Government's Considerations in Setting the Start of Ramadan on 19 February
The Indonesian government has determined that 1 Ramadan 1447 H falls on Thursday, 19 February 2026, following an isbat session chaired by Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar. The decision was based on the fact that the crescent moon (hilal) was not visible at any of the 96 observation points across Indonesia and did not meet the MABIMS visibility criteria, necessitating the completion of the Sha'ban month before Ramadan could commence.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 13:30 WIB
Prabowo Arrives in the United States for Peace Council Summit
President Prabowo Subianto has arrived in Washington D.C. to attend the inaugural Board of Peace summit and hold bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump. The visit is set to yield a significant reciprocal trade agreement under which Indonesia will eliminate tariffs on most American products whilst the US will reduce tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32 to 19 per cent and grant exemptions for key Indonesian commodities including palm oil, coffee, and cocoa.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 12:00 WIB
How one Indonesian village turned from hunters into guardians of a rare blue-eyed marsupial
The village of Takome on Ternate island, North Maluku, has transformed from a community of cuscus hunters into conservation guardians of the vulnerable blue-eyed cuscus, a marsupial endemic only to the volcanic islands of Ternate and Tidore. A youth-led initiative launched in 2019 established a camping ground and ecotourism operation that now draws up to 200 visitors daily, whilst community patrols have intercepted poachers and sightings of the species have markedly increased. The North Maluku p
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 11:47 WIB
Suspect in Brebes Suitcase Murder Allegedly Angered by Debt Collection
Police in Brebes, Central Java, have arrested a 45-year-old man suspected of murdering a 70-year-old victim whose body was found concealed in a suitcase. The suspect allegedly killed the victim with a stone after becoming enraged when confronted over an unpaid debt, and faces up to 20 years' imprisonment under the new Criminal Code.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 11:15 WIB
Government Announces Ramadan Begins 19 February, MUI Urges Respect for Differences
The Indonesian government has declared 1 Ramadan 1447 Hijriah falls on 19 February, following an isbat session that found the crescent moon was not visible during observation. The decision differs from Muhammadiyah's determination of 18 February, prompting the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) chairman to call for mutual respect among Muslims, framing the divergence as a natural consequence of Indonesia's diverse religious landscape and democratic character.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 11:11 WIB
Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes South-West of Pangandaran
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 94 kilometres south-west of Pangandaran, West Java, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The tremor was felt across several regencies including Pangandaran, Tasikmalaya, Garut, Ciamis and Bandung, though no structural damage was reported.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 11:07 WIB
Hamas Urges Board of Peace to Press Israel to Halt Violations in Gaza
Hamas has called on the newly established Board of Peace, created by US President Donald Trump, to pressure Israel into ending ceasefire violations in Gaza, stating that genocide in the territory continues. The board's inaugural meeting is set for this weekend in Washington DC, with at least 19 countries having signed its founding charter since its launch at the World Economic Forum in Davos, though its expanding remit beyond Gaza has raised concerns about creating a rival to the United Nations.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 11:04 WIB
In Washington DC, Prabowo Takes Time to Greet Indonesian Students
President Prabowo Subianto greeted Indonesian diaspora members and students upon his arrival in Washington DC for a three-day visit encompassing meetings with US business leaders, the inaugural Gaza Board of Peace summit, and a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump. The visit is expected to culminate in the signing of a reciprocal trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States, negotiations for which have been ongoing since 2025.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 11:00 WIB
Childhood Cancer Cases Surge, Yet the Key Lies in Proper Nutrition
Indonesia's Pediatric Cancer Registry recorded 3,834 new childhood cancer cases during 2021–2022, underscoring the growing health challenge. A senior medical executive at PT Kalbe Farma highlighted that genetic mutations, pollutants, and abnormal cell growth are the primary causes of childhood cancer, whilst proper nutrition serves as a foundational therapy for treatment success and recovery.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 10:43 WIB
Ministry of Youth strengthens Indonesian youth diplomacy at SSEAYP 2026 in Bangkok
Indonesia's Ministry of Youth and Sports reaffirmed its commitment to international youth diplomacy at the Conference of Government Representatives during the SSEAYP 2026 programme in Bangkok, Thailand. The Indonesian delegation showcased its "Merakit" initiative focused on social innovation and SDGs, whilst participating nations began preparations for the landmark 50th anniversary of SSEAYP in 2027.
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