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Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:59 WIB
Maluku Police Chief Visits Victim of Brimob Personnel Violence in Hospital
The Maluku Regional Police Chief visited a victim of violence allegedly committed by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer in Tual City, formally apologising on behalf of the institution after the victim's sibling reportedly died in the incident. The police chief pledged transparent legal proceedings against the suspect and announced tightened internal oversight and disciplinary measures across the Maluku police force.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:54 WIB
Food and beverage industry hails Indonesia-US trade negotiations as boost for flagship products' competitiveness
The Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (GAPMMI) has welcomed the government's trade negotiations with the United States, saying they will strengthen the competitiveness of key national products and secure raw material supply chains. The endorsement comes as National Economic Council chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan warned that new US tariffs under Section 301 investigations could exceed the reciprocal tariffs recently struck down by the US Supreme Court, underscoring the urgency
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:53 WIB
Maluku BKSDA Seizes 35 Sanigi Plants at Ambon Port
The Maluku Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) confiscated 35 Sanigi (Pempis acidula) plants found without proper documentation aboard a passenger vessel at Ambon's Slamet Riyadi Port. The plants, originating from Kisar Port and packed in six parcels, were discovered during a routine inspection, with authorities warning of penalties of up to five years' imprisonment and fines of Rp100 million under Indonesia's conservation laws. The agency pledged to intensify surveillance at ports and
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:44 WIB
Heavy rainfall expected to hit West Nusa Tenggara until early March 2026
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast extreme weather including heavy rainfall, lightning and strong winds across West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) from 23 February to 1 March 2026. The agency has urged residents to remain vigilant against flooding, landslides and transport disruptions, noting that active atmospheric disturbances including the Madden-Julian Oscillation and Kelvin waves are driving the prolonged wet conditions across the province.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:44 WIB
Landslide Victims Now Occupying Temporary Shelters in North Tapanuli
Forty temporary housing units built by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) are now being occupied by landslide victims from two villages in North Tapanuli, North Sumatra. The North Tapanuli regent has indicated the temporary shelters may be converted into permanent housing, pending a land rights transfer process and discussions with the central government.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:43 WIB
Lemhannas: World Relies on Indonesia to Bring Peace to Gaza Through ISF
The Governor of Indonesia's National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas), Ace Hasan Syadzily, stated that Indonesia's involvement in the International Stabilization Force (ISF) demonstrates the world's confidence in Indonesia's role as a peacemaker in Gaza. A TNI officer has been appointed as ISF Deputy Commander, and Indonesia is set to deploy 8,000 peacekeeping personnel to the Rafah border area to carry out humanitarian missions.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:43 WIB
Kompolnas: Firm enforcement action key to preventing police personnel involvement in violence
The National Police Commission (Kompolnas) has stated that firm enforcement action and transparent accountability are essential to deterring future cases of police violence. The comments follow the alleged fatal assault of a 14-year-old boy by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer in Maluku, prompting calls for strengthened supervisory mechanisms and a fundamental shift in police training towards community-oriented, humanistic policing.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:42 WIB
UMY Expert Says Brimob Case in Maluku Requires Independent Team
A criminal law expert from Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta has called for an independent team to investigate the case of a Brimob (Mobile Brigade) officer alleged to have assaulted a student in Maluku, resulting in the 14-year-old's death. The expert argued that the officer's status as a law enforcement member should serve as an aggravating factor and questioned whether the patrol actions fell within Brimob's authorised duties, potentially constituting abuse of authority.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:42 WIB
Trump Threatens Limited Strikes, Iran Vows Fierce Retaliation
Iran has warned that any US military strike, including a limited one, would be met with a fierce response under its inherent right to self-defence. The warning came after President Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against Iran should Tehran fail to reach a nuclear deal, as both sides prepare for a further round of indirect talks mediated by Oman.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:41 WIB
South Sumatra Police Chief Receives SKK Migas, Pledges to Strengthen National Energy Security
South Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Sandi Nugroho has committed to bolstering security for the national energy sector following a meeting with SKK Migas Southern Sumatra officials. The meeting focused on accelerating oil and gas lifting targets, ensuring legal compliance across upstream operations, and establishing a joint verification team to validate the legality of well sites and prevent social conflicts.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:32 WIB
Agrinas Ready to Follow Advice to Postpone Pickup Truck Imports from India
PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara has declared its willingness to comply with a request from the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives to postpone plans to import 105,000 pickup trucks and lorries from Indian manufacturers Mahindra and Tata Motors for the Village Cooperative programme. The postponement comes as Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita highlighted that domestic production of the vehicles could generate approximately Rp27 trillion in backward economic linkages, whilst Presi
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:31 WIB
Riau Islands Provincial Government Awaits Finance Ministry Regulation on Civil Servant Holiday Allowance Payments
The Riau Islands Provincial Government is waiting for a Ministry of Finance regulation before disbursing Eid al-Fitr holiday allowances (THR) to civil servants, with the national government having allocated Rp55 trillion for payments to civil servants, military, police and retirees. The acting regional secretary noted uncertainty remains over whether the allowance will cover only base salary or include additional benefits, and whether government employees on fixed-term contracts (PPPK) will also
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:30 WIB
Middle East Geopolitical Escalation on the Brink of Major War
An Indonesian academic argues that a major war in the Middle East is imminent, driven by the convergence of US foreign policy alignment with Israeli expansionist ambitions, oil economics, and political lobby influence in Washington. The analysis warns that Arab states, along with global powers such as Russia, China, and Turkey, face existential threats to their regional influence should Iran be neutralised by the US-Israel coalition.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:27 WIB
University of Indonesia Students Create RunSight Wearable Device for Visually Impaired Runners
A team of students from the University of Indonesia's Faculty of Computer Science has developed RunSight, an AI-powered wearable device designed to help visually impaired individuals run independently and safely. The innovation earned Indonesia its first-ever Global Ambassador title at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, with the team presented at a ceremony in Milan, Italy in February 2026.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:25 WIB
BOPPJ: Giant Sea Wall Can Be Utilised for MRT, Wind Power and More
The Java North Coast Management Authority (BOPPJ) has revealed that the planned Giant Sea Wall can serve multiple purposes beyond flood protection, including toll roads, MRT lines, wind turbines and solar panels. The integrated coastal protection system is designed to span approximately 535 kilometres across five provinces on Java's northern coast, combining offshore and onshore dykes with nature-based solutions such as mangrove ecosystem restoration.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:21 WIB
Motorcycle Taxi Passenger Killed Due to Road Damage: Banten Police Say No Suspect Designated Yet
A motorcycle taxi driver in Pandeglang, Banten, was reported to police after his passenger died in a traffic accident caused by a pothole, with the victims subsequently struck by an ambulance. The driver's legal team argues responsibility should fall on the local government for failing to maintain the road, whilst Banten Police clarify that contrary to viral reports, no suspect has been formally designated and the case remains under investigation.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:21 WIB
Ministers Meet with BPJS Kesehatan and BPS to Discuss Health Insurance Subsidy Data Transition
Senior Indonesian ministers convened with the heads of BPJS Kesehatan and the Central Statistics Agency to coordinate the transition of subsidised health insurance (PBI JK) data, affecting over 11 million beneficiaries. The government is updating welfare records to ensure only eligible recipients retain subsidised coverage, whilst guaranteeing a two-to-three-month transition period so healthcare services remain uninterrupted. The exercise forms part of a broader shift towards a unified National
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:20 WIB
LaNyalla Receives Public Complaint Over Alleged Unlawful Transfer of House Certificate
Regional Representative Council (DPD) member AA LaNyalla Mahmud Mattalitti has received a complaint regarding the alleged unlawful transfer of a house certificate by a multi-purpose cooperative in Malang, East Java. The complainant claims her family's property, used as collateral for a Rp700 million loan, was transferred to the cooperative owner's name without consent, despite total repayments already reaching Rp2.8 billion — far exceeding the original debt. LaNyalla has urged East Java police t
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:19 WIB
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Struck by Soekarno-Hatta Airport Train in Kalideres, West Jakarta
A 52-year-old motorcyclist was killed after being struck by the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Express train at a level crossing in Kalideres, West Jakarta, on Monday morning. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns at ungated railway crossings in the capital's densely populated areas, where the airport rail service operates alongside local road traffic.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:19 WIB
Indonesia as ISF Deputy Commander: Lemhannas Governor Says 'Not Just Empty Talk!'
Lemhannas Governor Ace Hasan Syadzily has welcomed Indonesia's appointment as Deputy Commander of the International Stabilization Force (ISF), describing it as concrete action towards peace in Gaza rather than mere rhetoric. Indonesia plans to deploy 8,000 peacekeeping troops to Rafah, following President Prabowo Subianto's confirmation of the role at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC.
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