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Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:59 WIB
Suspected cause of Transjakarta accident on Gunung Sahari revealed
A Transjakarta bus collided with a motorcyclist at the Gunung Sahari-Mangga Besar junction in Central Jakarta, with the operator suggesting the rider suddenly turned into the yellow box area while the bus had a green light. The motorcyclist has been hospitalised and CCTV footage has been handed to police as investigations continue.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:57 WIB
Ministry of Health: No confirmed Nipah virus cases in Indonesia
Indonesia's Ministry of Health has confirmed that no patients have tested positive for the Nipah virus in the country, with all 16 suspected cases reported between 2024 and 2026 returning negative laboratory results. The ministry nonetheless stressed the importance of preventive measures at ports and airports, citing risk factors including the presence of the virus in fruit bats and Indonesia's geographical proximity to countries with confirmed cases such as Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippin
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:56 WIB
Komnas HAM: Criticising Government Policy Is Part of Exercising the Right to Free Expression
The chairman of Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has affirmed that criticising government policy is a protected right, following terror threats received by the head of UGM's Student Executive Board after he criticised the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme. The statement underscores growing tensions between student activism and government sensitivity to public criticism, with the Human Rights Minister insisting the threats could not have originated from the governme
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:53 WIB
National Nutrition Agency Lauds Partner Contributions to Free Nutritious Meals Programme, Records 24,000 Service Units Built
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has recognised the contributions of strategic partners in building 24,000 Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) across the country to support the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. The partnership model, which provides incentives of Rp6 million per day per unit, has been praised for its budget efficiency and speed of implementation compared to full government-funded construction.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:51 WIB
PT Bolttech Insurance Broker Wins "Innovator of the Year" at Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026
PT Bolttech Insurance Broker has been named "Indonesia Innovator of the Year" in the Insurance Broker category at the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026 for its bespoke electric vehicle insurance programme developed in partnership with Harmony Auto Indonesia. The programme addresses critical coverage gaps in conventional motor insurance — including battery, charging, and roadside assistance risks — that have deterred potential EV buyers, aligning with Indonesia's national push towards green
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:51 WIB
Jakarta Governor demands bus operators face sanctions over Transjakarta Corridor 13 crash
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has called for sanctions against bus operators, not just the driver, following a Transjakarta Corridor 13 collision in South Jakarta that injured 23 passengers. The crash was attributed to human error after the driver had worked two consecutive days and fell asleep at the wheel, crossing into oncoming traffic. All victims' medical costs are being covered by Transjakarta.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:50 WIB
Southeast Sulawesi Quarantine Agency Facilitates Export of 560 kg of Blood Cockles to Thailand
The Southeast Sulawesi Animal, Fish and Plant Quarantine Agency has facilitated the export of 560 kilogrammes of blood cockles to Thailand, underscoring the region's push to boost fishery commodity exports. The shipment underwent rigorous physical, clinical and laboratory inspections before receiving a Health Certificate, with officials expressing hope the effort will motivate local fishery businesses to increase export volumes.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:48 WIB
National Traffic Police Chief Collaborates with Stakeholders to Ensure Safe Lebaran Homecoming
Indonesia's Head of Traffic Police, Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, is intensifying preparations for Operation Ketupat 2026, introducing vehicle checkpoint inspections at repurposed rest areas along major toll roads ahead of the Lebaran exodus. The multi-agency effort involves police, the Ministry of Transport, Jasa Raharja, and health officials conducting coordinated checks on buses and travel vehicles, while infrastructure repairs and alternative route planning aim to ease congestion on k
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:47 WIB
Questioned by Prosecutors, Vendor Claims Slim Profits from Ministry of Education Chromebook Project
The president director of PT Supertone testified at the Jakarta Anti-Corruption Court that his company made only slim profits from producing 39,000 Chromebook laptops, despite a significant markup from a production cost of Rp 3 million to a recommended retail price of Rp 6.5 million submitted to the government procurement body. The case involves alleged state losses of Rp 2.1 trillion from inflated laptop prices and unnecessary Chrome Device Management procurement within the Ministry of Educatio
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:47 WIB
Pertamina increases 3 kg LPG allocation in three regencies during Ramadan
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has boosted subsidised 3 kg LPG supplies in three Central Java regencies — Blora, Rembang and Grobogan — to meet anticipated demand surges during Ramadan 2026. Across Central Java and Yogyakarta, the state energy firm is distributing an additional 1.1 million cylinders, equivalent to 3,544 metric tonnes, representing over 75 per cent above normal daily supply levels.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:45 WIB
HNW Proposes Stembus Accord Mechanism for DPR, Cites 1999 Election as Precedent
Deputy Speaker of the MPR Hidayat Nur Wahid has proposed reviving the Stembus Accord mechanism used in the 1999 elections as a compromise solution for the parliamentary threshold debate, allowing parties that fall short of the threshold to merge into joint factions rather than losing their seats entirely. The proposal comes as NasDem chairman Surya Paloh pushes for raising the threshold to 7 per cent, whilst the Constitutional Court has struck down the existing 4 per cent threshold and ordered p
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:42 WIB
KSPI: Domestic Pickup Production Could Absorb 10,000 Workers
The Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) estimates that producing 105,000 pickup vehicles domestically rather than importing them from India could create at least 10,000 new jobs within six to twelve months. The union has urged the government to cancel PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara's planned import of Mahindra, Tata Motors, and six-wheeled trucks, warning it could trigger layoffs across the national automotive industry and arguing that existing domestic manufacturers have sufficient cap
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:41 WIB
Ministry of Law: Digitalisation of Legal Aid Posts Strengthens Paralegals in Magelang and Banyumas
The Central Java Regional Office of the Ministry of Law has launched a digitalisation initiative for village-level legal aid post (posbankum) reporting to enhance the professionalism and accountability of paralegals in Magelang City and Banyumas Regency. The programme trains paralegals to use a dedicated application for documenting consultations, legal counselling, and out-of-court mediation, ensuring transparent monitoring and evaluation of legal aid services at the grassroots level.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:41 WIB
Minister for Administrative Reform: Not All Civil Servants Eligible for Reserve Component, Requirements and Quotas Apply
Minister for Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Rini Widyantini has clarified that not all civil servants (ASN) are eligible to join the Reserve Component (Komcad) military training programme, citing specific legal requirements and quotas set by the Ministry of Defence. The programme, set to begin in April, will train 4,000 civil servants from 49 ministries and agencies over approximately two months, with assurances that public services will continue uninterrupted during the training period.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:41 WIB
APII Officially Launched, Minister for Administrative Reform Urges Uncompromising Integrity
Indonesia's Association of Internal Supervisors and Investigators (APII) has been officially launched, with Minister for Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Rini Widyantini calling on the body to uphold integrity without compromise in all audit and investigation processes. The minister emphasised that internal oversight must evolve beyond mere compliance watchdog functions to become strategic partners in governance, providing risk-based auditing, early warning systems, and constructive recomm
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:40 WIB
Police yet to name suspect in Transjakarta Corridor 13 incident
Jakarta Metropolitan Police have not yet named a suspect following a collision between two Transjakarta buses on Corridor 13 that injured 24 passengers, though the driver has been questioned. The accident, attributed to human error after the driver reportedly worked two consecutive days, saw a bus veer into oncoming traffic, with authorities noting all victims have been discharged from hospital and their medical costs fully covered by Transjakarta.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:39 WIB
'Padel Village' Emerges in Tangerang as Residents Welcome New Job Opportunities
An area in Pagedangan, Tangerang Regency, Banten, has been dubbed 'padel village' after a proliferation of padel courts transformed formerly vacant land into a bustling hub. Local residents report positive impacts, noting that the courts have created employment for previously jobless neighbours in roles such as cleaning, parking, and garden maintenance.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:38 WIB
BPJPH: US Products Entering Indonesia to Carry Dual Halal Labels
Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has confirmed that US products entering the Indonesian market will bear both American and Indonesian halal labels under a Mutual Recognition Agreement. The arrangement, which follows the reciprocal trade deal signed by Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump on 19 February 2026, streamlines halal certification by eliminating the need for re-inspection of products already certified by US halal authorities. Indonesia has also granted halal ce
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:35 WIB
US General Warns of Risks Associated with Potential Strike on Iran
The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, has warned the White House that ammunition shortages and lack of allied support could pose greater dangers to American forces in any potential military operation against Iran. The warning comes ahead of a new round of US-Iran talks scheduled for Thursday in Geneva, which many analysts view as a final diplomatic opportunity before a possible large-scale joint US-Israeli military operation.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 14:34 WIB
West Jakarta administration follows up on residents' protest against crematorium project in Kalideres
Residents of the Citra 2 housing estate in Kalideres, West Jakarta, staged a protest against the construction of a funeral home and crematorium on what they say is provincial government-owned public facility land formerly used as a football pitch. The West Jakarta municipal government confirmed the developer holds a valid building permit but acknowledged that public consultation was limited to local neighbourhood leaders, bypassing affected residents who are now seeking an audience with the Jaka
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