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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, 03:52 WIB
National Police Chief Urges Workers to Upskill for Strategic Industry Needs
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has called on Indonesian workers to enhance their skills to meet the demands of 18 planned strategic industries under the government's downstream processing programme. Speaking at the 50th anniversary of the All-Indonesia Workers' Union Confederation (KSPSI), he offered police training facilities nationwide as venues for worker upskilling, whilst emphasising the need to balance a favourable investment climate with the protection of labour rights
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, 03:25 WIB
Boarding School Student Reported Missing in Depok, Leaves Letter in Room
A 17-year-old Islamic boarding school student in Depok, West Java, has been missing since 2 February after leaving a handwritten note expressing her desire to leave the school and asking not to be searched for. Police continue their investigation, gathering statements from fellow students and school administrators, after a brief sighting near a school in Cilodong where the girl appeared pale and unresponsive to calls.
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, 03:08 WIB
Four Facts About the Armed Robbers Who Stole Rp 800 Million Arrested by Criminal Investigation Agency
A five-member armed robbery gang that stole Rp 800 million from a food distributor's truck in Tulang Bawang Barat, Lampung, has been apprehended by a joint police task force from Bareskrim, the Lampung Regional Police, and North Sumatra Regional Police. The robbers fired shots at the truck's windscreen in broad daylight before fleeing with the cash, and three suspects were captured after a month on the run hiding in North Sumatra's Batu Bara Regency.
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, 03:03 WIB
Batam Prosecutor: Death Penalty Demand for 2-Tonne Methamphetamine Defendants Complies with Law
Batam prosecutors have demanded the death penalty for six defendants — two Thai nationals and four Indonesians — caught transporting nearly two tonnes of methamphetamine aboard the vessel Sea Dragon, which was intercepted by BNN and Customs patrols near Karimun waters in May 2025. The case, prosecuted under Indonesia's 2009 Narcotics Law, involves an elaborate cross-border smuggling operation originating in Thailand, with the drugs concealed in 67 cardboard boxes disguised as Chinese tea packagi
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:03 WIB
National Police Chief Affirms Transparent Handling of Brimob Officer Who Allegedly Beat Student to Death
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has confirmed that legal proceedings are under way against a Brimob (Mobile Brigade) officer, First Class Private MS, accused of fatally assaulting a student identified as AT in Tual, Maluku. The Indonesian National Police issued a public apology, describing the violence as an individual deviation that does not represent the institution, whilst pledging transparent criminal and ethical enforcement.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:02 WIB
Food Self-Sufficiency Through the Eyes of Satellites
An academic commentary questions whether Indonesia's claimed rice self-sufficiency, announced by President Prabowo Subianto as achieved since 31 December 2025, is supported by verifiable ground-level data. The author argues that satellite and geospatial technology should be used to honestly assess the true state of paddy fields, soil health, and water availability across the archipelago, rather than relying on administrative reports alone. The piece underscores that genuine food sovereignty depe
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:01 WIB
Indonesian National Police pledge firm action against Brimob officer who assaulted students
Indonesia's National Police have committed to transparent legal and ethical proceedings against a Brimob (Mobile Brigade) officer who assaulted two students in Southeast Maluku, killing one. The 14-year-old victim, Arianto Tawakal, died after being struck on the head, whilst his 15-year-old brother suffered broken bones. The police issued a formal apology, acknowledging the incident undermines public trust in the institution.
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