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Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 15:29 WIB
BPK Encourages Integration of ESG Principles in State Financial Management
The Indonesian Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) is promoting the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into state financial management as a strategic tool to support the Indonesia Emas 2045 vision. BPK Member I, Nyoman Adhi Suryadnyana, highlighted the importance of ESG principles in strengthening national economic resilience and enhancing public trust during an entry meeting for the 2025 financial report audit of several ministries.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 15:25 WIB
Increased Rice Production Positively Impacts the Warehousing Sector
Knight Frank Indonesia reports that the increase in domestic rice production is positively impacting the warehousing sector, particularly those with food-grade specifications. The company is optimistic about the government's target to absorb four million tons of rice reserves by 2026, which could mark a new chapter in Indonesia's food security, supported by an expected increase in planted area.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 15:24 WIB
BKPM: Natural Resource and Green Energy Sectors Most Attractive to Investors
The Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries stated that sectors related to Indonesia's natural resources, including mineral, agricultural, forestry, and maritime industries, are the most attractive for investment. He also highlighted the growing interest in green energy due to Indonesia's vast potential. Ensuring a conducive and competitive investment climate remains a key challenge.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 15:22 WIB
Looking for the Best Thin AI Laptop? The Acer Swift Go 14 AI Should Be on Your List!
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is a new laptop designed for modern users who value portability, performance, and AI features. It boasts a sleek design, powerful Intel Core Ultra processors, and a range of AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and creativity. With its long battery life and impressive display, the Swift Go 14 AI aims to be a top contender in the thin AI laptop market.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 15:22 WIB
Presidential Aid: Electric Rickshaws Distributed to Elderly Rickshaw Drivers in Nganjuk
President Prabowo Subianto has provided 220 electric rickshaws to elderly rickshaw drivers in Nganjuk, East Java, through the National Solidarity Movement Foundation. This initiative aims to improve the welfare of the drivers, support their continued productivity, and promote environmentally friendly transportation. The rickshaws were produced by PT Pindad.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 15:20 WIB
PKS Proposes Maintaining the Current Parliamentary Threshold
The PKS party has proposed that the parliamentary threshold for the 2029 general election remain at the current level of 4%, arguing that it is sufficient and helps prevent excessive fragmentation of the political landscape. The party suggests conducting simulations to determine an ideal threshold, potentially linking it to the number of commissions and committees in the DPR. CSIS argues that there is no ideal number and that the threshold is determined by political considerations rather than me
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 15:17 WIB
Sinar Mas Land Optimistic About Solid Property Market Growth in 2026
Sinar Mas Land expresses optimism regarding the property market's growth in 2026, particularly in the residential sector, driven by increased interest from Millennials and Gen Z. The company highlights positive indicators such as rising demand for homes in the Rp1-2 billion price range and plans to target pre-sales of Rp10 trillion in 2026, building on a strong performance in 2025.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 15:17 WIB
Bogor Regent Ensures Regional-Owned Enterprises Will Focus on Profit and Benefit the Community
The Regent of Bogor, Rudy Susmanto, stated that the management of regional-owned enterprises (BUMD) will be conducted professionally, focusing on increasing profits and providing tangible benefits to the community. He emphasized the importance of collaboration, thorough evaluation, and shared vision between the local government and the board of commissioners and directors of the BUMD.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 15:05 WIB
MBG-TV Plan Seen as Wasteful and a Public Relations Exercise
The planned launch of MBG-TV by the government has been criticised as insensitive to pressing issues, particularly food poisoning cases in schools and weak program oversight. Critics argue that the initiative is a wasteful public relations exercise aimed at whitewashing problems related to the free nutritious meal program (MBG).
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 14:53 WIB
Trade Minister Encourages Modern Retailers to Supply Goods to Village Cooperatives
The Minister of Trade is encouraging the Merah Putih Village Cooperative to act as a bridge for distributing modern retail products. This initiative aims to facilitate better distribution access for rural communities and leverage the cooperative's role as a local minimarket with a wider range of products. The government also intends to regulate the presence of modern minimarkets, especially in rural areas, to ensure that economic benefits remain within the villages.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 14:50 WIB
Budget Constraints Delay Teacher Allowance Payments
A number of Madrasah (Islamic school) teachers have expressed their concerns regarding the delayed payment of their professional allowances. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued a letter stating that the allocation of funds for the 2026 teacher allowances has not yet been approved, causing uncertainty for teachers who have completed their professional education in 2025.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 14:47 WIB
Prabowo: Jordan is My Second Home
President Prabowo Subianto and King Abdullah II of Jordan reaffirmed the close relationship between Indonesia and Jordan during a bilateral meeting. Both leaders, who are alumni of the US Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, expressed their long-standing personal connection and highlighted the special bond between their nations. King Abdullah II also praised Indonesia's efforts in promoting a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 14:32 WIB
BGN Urged to Revise Distribution Scheme for Free Nutritious Meals to Prevent Markups
A researcher from Transparency International Indonesia has criticised the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) for its approach to addressing markup practices in the provision of free nutritious meals. The researcher argues that threatening to suspend operating licenses will not effectively prevent corruption and suggests implementing an e-procurement system. Another member of MBG Watch supports the creation of a system to prevent corruption in the procurement of raw materials for the meals.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 14:25 WIB
PDIP: Funding for the Free Nutritious Meal Programme Comes from Education Funds
Members of Commission X of the House of Representatives from the PDIP faction have refuted the government's claim that the free nutritious meal programme (MBG) does not draw from the education budget in the 2026 state budget. They assert that the IDR 223.5 trillion allocated to the MBG is sourced from the IDR 769 trillion education budget, as evidenced in the 2026 State Budget Law and its supporting Presidential Regulation. This clarification comes after government officials denied the programme
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 14:25 WIB
Retired Indonesian Military Officers Urge Prabowo to Cancel Plan to Send Troops to Gaza
The Forum of Retired Indonesian Military Officers (FPP TNI) has called on President Prabowo Subianto to cancel his plan to send 8,000 troops to Gaza, Palestine. The FPP argues that Indonesia's involvement in the US-led International Stabilisation Force (ISF) would violate the constitution, as such involvement should only occur under a United Nations mandate.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 14:07 WIB
Indonesia-US Trade Agreement: YLBHI Claims Prabowo Violated the Constitution
The head of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), Muhammad Isnur, has accused President Prabowo Subianto of violating the constitution by signing reciprocal trade agreements with the United States and establishing the Board of Peace without parliamentary approval. Isnur argues that these actions, along with plans to deploy Indonesian troops to Gaza, contradict Indonesia's non-aligned foreign policy and undermine its sovereignty.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 13:55 WIB
PKS Proposes Maintaining the 4 Per Cent Parliamentary Threshold
The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has proposed that the parliamentary threshold for the 2029 general election remain at 4 per cent, arguing that this figure is sufficient and does not require adjustment. The party believes that increasing the threshold would lead to wasted votes, while a significant decrease could result in an extreme multi-party system. This proposal comes after the Constitutional Court ruled that the 4 per cent threshold was not in line with the principles of popular sovereig
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 13:45 WIB
LPDP Reminds Awardees and Alumni to Uphold and Be Loyal to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia
The Director General of the LPDP reminded awardees and alumni that they must be loyal to the Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution, the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. He also announced a change in the post-study service requirement for awardees studying abroad, reducing it from 2N+1 to 2N years, emphasizing the importance of returning to contribute to the nation after benefiting from public funds.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 13:33 WIB
Scientists Engineer Bacteria to 'Eat' Tumours from Within
Scientists at the University of Waterloo are developing a revolutionary cancer treatment using genetically engineered bacteria to consume tumours from the inside. The bacteria, specifically Clostridium sporogenes, thrive in the oxygen-deprived environment of tumour cores, effectively 'cleaning' the body from within. Researchers have incorporated a 'quorum sensing' system to ensure the bacteria only activate their oxygen-resistant genes when inside the tumour, ensuring safety for the patient.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 13:31 WIB
Habiburokhman Denies Prosecutor's Allegations of DPR Interference in Sea Dragon Crew Case
Habiburokhman, Chairman of Commission III of the DPR RI, has refuted accusations that the DPR interfered in the narcotics smuggling case involving a Sea Dragon crew member, Fandi Ramadhan. He asserts that the Commission's actions are part of its oversight function and do not involve direct intervention in the ongoing legal proceedings. Habiburokhman also called for the Attorney General's Office to reprimand a prosecutor who implied that the DPR and the public were interfering in the case.
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