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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:03 WIB
Riau Islands Manpower Agency Banks on Job Training Centres to Reduce Unemployment
The Riau Islands Province Manpower and Transmigration Agency is relying on its three Job Training Centres (BLK) to tackle the region's open unemployment rate, which stood at 6.35 per cent as of November 2025. With Batam identified as the largest contributor to unemployment due to an influx of jobseekers from outside the region, the centres claim a 99 per cent employment rate for graduates by aligning vocational training programmes with local industrial labour market needs.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:01 WIB
Unesa records 53,237 applicants for SNBP 2026 admissions pathway
Universitas Negeri Surabaya (Unesa) has seen a 26.2 per cent surge in applicants for the 2026 national achievement-based university admissions pathway (SNBP), reaching 53,237 candidates competing for 6,532 places. The sharp increase in interest, bolstered by nine new study programmes, reflects growing public confidence in the state university's educational quality and its expanding academic offerings.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:59 WIB
Ministry of Public Works ready to anticipate extreme weather risks during Lebaran homecoming
Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works has outlined comprehensive preparations to deal with potential extreme weather — including heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides — along key routes during the 2026 Lebaran homecoming period. The ministry is coordinating with BMKG, the national police traffic corps, and the Ministry of Transport, which is also considering weather modification operations and has estimated around 144 million people will travel for the holiday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:43 WIB
Prabowo Praises Gaza Ceasefire: The Achievements Are Real
President Prabowo Subianto praised the Gaza ceasefire at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington D.C., reaffirming Indonesia's commitment to deploy up to 8,000 troops to the International Stabilisation Force. While the move earned appreciation from US President Donald Trump, it has drawn domestic criticism from Indonesia's Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), which argues participation in the US-led body betrays Indonesia's longstanding pro-Palestinian stance.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:31 WIB
PKB: Deployment of TNI Troops to Gaza Must Be Discussed with Parliament
A PKB lawmaker on the House Commission I has called on the Defence Ministry to consult parliament before deploying up to 8,000 TNI personnel to Gaza as part of the US-led International Stabilisation Force. The demand follows President Prabowo Subianto's commitment at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington, which has drawn criticism from rights groups who argue the mission undermines Indonesia's pro-Palestine stance. The government has yet to announce departure schedules or operational
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:57 WIB
Prabowo: We Want a Lasting and Peaceful Solution for Palestine
President Prabowo Subianto used the inaugural meeting of the US-initiated Board of Peace in Washington to call for a permanent and peaceful solution to the Palestinian conflict, reaffirming Indonesia's commitment to deploying approximately 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of an International Stabilisation Force. The move has drawn domestic criticism from YLBHI, which argues that Indonesia's participation in the US-led body betrays the nation's longstanding pro-Palestinian stance and sets a dangerous
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:06 WIB
Transport Minister Requests Places of Worship Be Readied as Rest Areas for Lebaran Homecoming
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi visited Yogyakarta to coordinate preparations for the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season, requesting that mosques along mudik routes be optimised as rest areas for travellers. The government is also promoting a work-from-anywhere policy from 13 to 27/28 March 2026 to stagger the flow of homecoming traffic, though challenges remain in applying this to the private manufacturing sector.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:10 WIB
Pickup Truck Imports Could Cost Indonesian Economy Rp27 Trillion
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has warned that fulfilling demand for 70,000 pickup trucks through imports rather than domestic production could see Indonesia forgo approximately Rp27 trillion in economic value-added. The minister emphasised that local manufacturers already possess capacity of around one million units per year, sufficient to meet domestic demand whilst strengthening global competitiveness and sustaining employment across multiple supporting industrial subsectors.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:10 WIB
Rainbow on Mars Film Set to Become a Proud Indonesian IP, Releasing for Lebaran 2026
Indonesian production house Mahakarya Pictures is preparing to release "Pelangi di Mars" (Rainbow on Mars), an ambitious science fiction film aimed at establishing a homegrown intellectual property capable of competing globally. Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar praised the film after an early screening, calling it a must-watch achievement, whilst producer Dendi Reynando emphasised a five-year development strategy designed to build a franchise with sequels and derivative products.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:09 WIB
PAM Jaya and PALJAYA Revitalise Communal Sanitation Facilities in Manggarai
Jakarta's water utility PAM Jaya and wastewater operator PALJAYA have completed the revitalisation of communal bathing, washing and toilet facilities in Manggarai, South Jakarta, equipping them with biopal waste treatment systems to prevent river pollution. The programme, which has upgraded facilities in RT 14 and RT 15 of RW 09, connects domestic wastewater to a centralised treatment system, reducing environmental contamination and E. coli exposure risks for local residents.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:07 WIB
Prihati Pujowaskito: The Military Doctor Now Leading BPJS Kesehatan
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Prihati Pujowaskito, a military cardiologist and academic, as President Director of BPJS Kesehatan for the 2026–2031 term. The Solo-born doctor brings extensive experience from senior clinical roles at military hospitals, a deanship at the Defence University's Faculty of Military Medicine, and service on the Presidential Medical Expert Panel, signalling continued military-linked leadership of Indonesia's national health insurance agency.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:04 WIB
Residents Call for Jakarta LRT Route Extension to Improve Mobility
Jakarta residents are urging the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to extend the LRT network beyond the current Phase 1B Velodrome–Manggarai line, which is 89 per cent complete, to reach densely populated areas, business districts and economic centres. Governor Pramono Anung confirmed the government is focused on completing Phase 1B, with operations expected to begin next year, after which potential extensions to Tanjung Priok, Jakarta International Stadium, Ancol and PIK 2 will be evaluated.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:04 WIB
Explosion occurs during firecracker manufacturing in Kertek, Wonosobo
A young man sustained burns and lacerations after an explosion during illegal firecracker assembly in Wonosobo, Central Java, when sparks from an angle grinder ignited explosive materials. Police are investigating the source of the firecracker materials and have warned the public against purchasing, storing, or assembling explosive materials illegally, citing both safety risks and legal consequences.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:00 WIB
Japanese National Found Dead in Room on 25th Floor of Merlyn Park Hotel, Gambir
A 59-year-old Japanese man was found dead in his room on the 25th floor of Hotel Merlyn Park in Central Jakarta on 18 February 2026, whilst on a work visit to Indonesia with a group of 24 Japanese tourists. Police have found no signs of foul play in their initial examination and the body has been transferred to RSCM hospital for further investigation.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:59 WIB
Indonesia to take deputy commander role in Gaza peacekeeping force: US general
Indonesia has accepted the deputy commander position in the US-led International Stabilisation Force for Gaza, with President Prabowo Subianto committing to deploy troops within two months. The country could send up to 8,000 troops — the first nation to publicly commit forces to the mission — though Jakarta has stressed its participation is strictly humanitarian and will be terminated if the mandate deviates from agreed terms. The appointment was announced at President Trump's inaugural Board of
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:57 WIB
Coordinating Minister Cak Imin Inaugurates BPJS Health and Employment Directors for 2026-2031 Term
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar has inaugurated new boards of supervisors and directors for both BPJS Health and BPJS Employment for the 2026-2031 term, with Prihati Pujowaskito and Saiful Hidayat appointed as respective chief executives. The minister stressed that social security is a critical instrument for public welfare, urging the new leadership to prioritise public interest and collaborate on initiatives including affordable rental housing for workers thro
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:57 WIB
Grobogan and Demak Still Submerged After Nearly a Week of Flooding
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is conducting intensive operations to address persistent flooding in Grobogan and Demak regencies in Central Java, which has affected over 10,000 families and nearly 18,000 housing units since 15 February. The Grobogan Regency Government has declared an emergency response status whilst BNPB deploys heavy equipment to repair collapsed embankments along the Tuntang River, identified as the primary cause of the spreading floodwaters.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:56 WIB
Tough Guy: A Signal That Indonesia Is a Decisive Player in the Board of Peace?
Indonesia has secured a prominent seat at the inaugural Board of Peace summit for Gaza in Washington, with President Trump publicly acknowledging President Prabowo Subianto as a formidable partner in resolving the conflict. Jakarta's pledge of over 8,000 stabilisation personnel, coupled with tens of billions of dollars in reciprocal trade deals signed the same day, signals a strategic repositioning of Indonesia from moral supporter to operational actor on the world stage, though questions remain
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:55 WIB
Foreign Woman Goes on Rampage at Gili Trawangan Prayer Room, Disturbed by Ramadan Recitation Speaker
A foreign woman vandalised a musala (small prayer room) on Gili Trawangan, North Lombok, after becoming agitated by loudspeaker use during a communal Quran recitation on the first night of Ramadan. The incident, which went viral on social media, saw the woman damage the microphone and injure a resident, highlighting ongoing tensions between tourism and local religious practices in Indonesia's popular island destinations.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:55 WIB
Indonesia's Prabowo voices support for Trump's Gaza peace plan
President Prabowo has expressed Indonesia's full support for President Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, announcing his country's readiness to deploy up to 8,000 peacekeepers to support international stabilisation efforts. Speaking at the Board of Peace summit at the White House, Prabowo acknowledged the challenges ahead but voiced optimism that lasting peace in Palestine could be achieved under the initiative.
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