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Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 11:47 WIB
Suspect in Brebes Suitcase Murder Allegedly Angered by Debt Collection
Police in Brebes, Central Java, have arrested a 45-year-old man suspected of murdering a 70-year-old victim whose body was found concealed in a suitcase. The suspect allegedly killed the victim with a stone after becoming enraged when confronted over an unpaid debt, and faces up to 20 years' imprisonment under the new Criminal Code.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 11:11 WIB
Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes South-West of Pangandaran
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 94 kilometres south-west of Pangandaran, West Java, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The tremor was felt across several regencies including Pangandaran, Tasikmalaya, Garut, Ciamis and Bandung, though no structural damage was reported.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 11:04 WIB
In Washington DC, Prabowo Takes Time to Greet Indonesian Students
President Prabowo Subianto greeted Indonesian diaspora members and students upon his arrival in Washington DC for a three-day visit encompassing meetings with US business leaders, the inaugural Gaza Board of Peace summit, and a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump. The visit is expected to culminate in the signing of a reciprocal trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States, negotiations for which have been ongoing since 2025.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 10:43 WIB
Ministry of Youth strengthens Indonesian youth diplomacy at SSEAYP 2026 in Bangkok
Indonesia's Ministry of Youth and Sports reaffirmed its commitment to international youth diplomacy at the Conference of Government Representatives during the SSEAYP 2026 programme in Bangkok, Thailand. The Indonesian delegation showcased its "Merakit" initiative focused on social innovation and SDGs, whilst participating nations began preparations for the landmark 50th anniversary of SSEAYP in 2027.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 08:29 WIB
Crescent Moon Not Visible in Central Sulawesi
The Central Sulawesi office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs reported that the hilal (crescent moon) observed during monitoring in Donggala Regency remained below the horizon at minus one degree. The sighting failed to meet the criteria established by the religious affairs ministers of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore (MABIMS), which governs the determination of Islamic calendar dates across the region.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 08:07 WIB
Prabowo Arrives in Washington DC for Three Engagements, Including Board of Peace Summit
President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Washington DC on Tuesday for a three-day visit encompassing meetings with American business leaders, the inaugural Board of Peace summit on Gaza, and a bilateral meeting with President Trump to sign a reciprocal trade agreement. Indonesia joined the Board of Peace after Prabowo signed its founding charter in Davos in January 2026, alongside over 20 other nations including the United States, Hungary, and several Middle Eastern states.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 04:01 WIB
BTN housing credit disbursement reaches 5.97 million units since 1976-2025
State-owned Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) has disbursed 5.97 million housing credit units worth Rp555.11 trillion since 1976, with the majority directed towards subsidised mortgage segments. As BTN marks its 76th anniversary, industry bodies including REI and Apersi have praised the bank's pivotal role in Indonesia's housing ecosystem and its importance to the government's three million homes programme.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:59 WIB
Lampung Governor Wants All Potholes Fixed Before Peak Mudik Season
Lampung Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal has set a target to eliminate all potholes on provincial roads before the peak of the 2026 Lebaran mudik exodus, with 79.79 per cent of provincial roads currently in good condition. The province, which serves as the main gateway between Java and Sumatra via the Merak-Bakauheni ferry crossing, plans to accelerate road repairs through self-managed schemes covering national to district-level roads, whilst welcoming central government policies such as transpor
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:56 WIB
Transport Minister: Five Sea Crossing Routes Prepared for Java-Sumatra Transit
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi announced five sea crossing routes have been prepared to facilitate Java-Sumatra transit during the 2026 Lebaran holiday transport period. The routes connect various ports including Merak-Bakauheni and Ciwandan-Bakauheni, with a total of 829 ships, 31,345 buses, 255 ferry vessels, 392 aircraft, and 3,821 rail units mobilised nationwide to handle the annual exodus. A queuing system will also be implemented at Bakauheni Port across 10 toll road and arterial road
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:52 WIB
Makassar City Government Issues Circular Mandating Nightlife Venues Close During Ramadan
The Makassar city government has issued Circular No. 11 of 2026 ordering the temporary closure of all nightlife entertainment venues, including karaoke establishments and massage parlours, throughout Ramadan and the Hindu holy day of Nyepi. Mayor Munafri Arifuddin affirmed that violators will face sanctions under existing regulations, whilst government activities including Ramadan Safari programmes will continue as normal.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:49 WIB
Malaysia Sets 1 Ramadan on Thursday 19 February 2026
The Malaysian government has officially declared that 1 Ramadan 1447 Hijriah falls on Thursday, 19 February 2026, following the approval of the Yang Dipertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim. The announcement came after crescent moon sighting observations were conducted at 29 locations across the country, marking the start of the Muslim fasting month for Malaysia.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:47 WIB
Banten Provincial Government Prioritises Six Alternative Road Routes for 2026 Mudik Season
The Banten provincial government is prioritising repairs and maintenance on six provincial road segments ahead of the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season to support traffic flow towards coastal and southern tourist destinations. All pothole repairs must be completed ten days before Eid al-Fitr, while major construction projects along these routes will be temporarily suspended to prevent additional congestion during the peak travel period.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:46 WIB
Environment Minister: North Jakarta Must Become National Model for Waste Management
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has declared that North Jakarta must serve as the national model for waste management, given the area generates over 1,300 tonnes of waste daily. The minister inspected community-based waste management facilities including a waste bank and a Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plant in Rorotan, whilst emphasising President Prabowo Subianto's directive for nationwide community clean-up drives under the Indonesia ASRI programme.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:46 WIB
Chinese New Year: Boen Tek Bio Temple in Tangerang Visited by Thousands of Worshippers
Thousands of worshippers flocked to the historic Boen Tek Bio Temple in Tangerang, Banten, over 16-17 February 2026 to observe Chinese New Year rituals including incense burning and prayers to various deities. The Year of the Fire Horse is interpreted as a year of challenges requiring caution, whilst the celebrations also underscore inter-faith harmony in the city ahead of the Cap Go Meh festivities in a fortnight.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:43 WIB
East Kalimantan Revenue Agency Pursues Non-Metallic Mineral Tax to Bolster Regional Coffers
East Kalimantan's Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda) has launched an aggressive campaign to capture revenue from non-metallic mineral and rock (MBLB) taxes following an audit by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) that highlighted management shortcomings in regional revenue collection from 2024 to the third quarter of 2025. The initiative focuses on strengthening data coordination between provincial and district governments to prevent revenue leakage and resolve longstanding disputes over tax calculat
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:41 WIB
Writers and Musicians Can Protect Copyright Through POP-HC System
Indonesia's Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) has launched an automated copyright registration service called POP-HC that can process applications in as little as five minutes. The system, which costs Rp200,000 per application and requires no physical visit to government offices, is designed to support the creative industry by providing rapid legal protection for intellectual property, with North Maluku reporting a notable increase in registrations from writers and musicians.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:38 WIB
Crescent Moon Not Sighted at 96 Observation Points Across Indonesia for Ramadan 1447 H
Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs declared that the crescent moon (hilal) marking the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah was not sighted at any of the 96 observation points across the country, with calculations confirming the moon remained below the horizon. The government consequently set 1 Ramadan on Thursday, 19 February, creating a one-day discrepancy with Muhammadiyah, which had already determined the start of Ramadan as Wednesday, 18 February, based on its newly adopted Unified Global H
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:36 WIB
Tangerang Environmental Agency: Cisadane River Water Quality Now Meets Standards
Laboratory tests confirm that the Cisadane River's water quality has been restored to meet regulatory standards following a pesticide contamination incident that affected a 22.5-kilometre stretch across three municipalities. The Ministry of Environment has prepared a lawsuit against PT Biotek Saranatama, the owner of the pesticide storage warehouse responsible for the pollution, citing provisions under the Environmental Protection Act.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:31 WIB
Health Ministry Reveals Root Causes Behind Persistence of Female Genital Mutilation in Indonesia
Indonesia's Health Ministry has disclosed that the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) remains stubbornly high, falling only slightly from 52 per cent in 2013 to 46 per cent in 2024, with more than half of cases now taking symbolic or ritual forms that nonetheless sustain social legitimacy. Despite new legislation and ministerial regulations banning the practice, officials acknowledge that medical risk messaging alone is insufficient and call for a coordinated shift towards dismantling
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:28 WIB
SAR Team Evacuates Hiker Who Fell and Broke Leg on Mount Rante, Banyuwangi
A joint search and rescue team in Banyuwangi, East Java, successfully evacuated a 20-year-old hiker who slipped and suffered a broken left leg while climbing Mount Rante in the Ijen volcano area. The operation involved multiple government agencies including SAR, the regional disaster management agency, fire service, health department, police, and the Natural Resources Conservation Agency, highlighting the coordination of Indonesia's emergency response infrastructure.
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