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Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:57 WIB
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Urges Greater Saudi Visits to Indonesia
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah has called for increased visits from Saudi Arabian citizens to Indonesia, emphasising the country's strategic bilateral partnership and noting record numbers of Indonesian pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah. With 2.6 million Umrah pilgrims and 221,000 Hajj pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia this year, the minister stressed the importance of reciprocal tourism between the two nations. The Saudi Ambassador affirmed the deepening diplomatic relationsh
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:57 WIB
Sentencing Hearing for Nine Defendants in Crude Oil Corruption Case Set for Thursday, 26 February
Nine defendants, including senior officials from state oil company PT Pertamina and private sector operators, face sentencing on 26 February 2026 in a major crude oil corruption case at Jakarta's Central Corruption Court. The alleged fraud, involving crude oil management, fuel imports, and illegal diesel sales, has resulted in state losses estimated at IDR 285 trillion. The verdict represents the final stage in a complex case implicating multiple directors, commissioners, and beneficial owners a
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:56 WIB
Psychologist highlights unconscious 'oversharing' behaviour on social media
A psychologist has cautioned against unconscious oversharing on social media, attributing the behaviour to intense emotional states that trigger impulsive posting without consideration of consequences. The expert identified key manifestations of oversharing, including disclosure of excessively personal content, sharing others' stories without permission, and posting whilst experiencing heightened emotional intensity. To mitigate this behaviour, the psychologist recommends employing a "pause" tec
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:56 WIB
The Spirit of Ramadan: Baznas Channels Assistance and Financial Literacy to Orphans
During Ramadan 1447 Hijri, Indonesia's National Zakat Agency (Baznas) has partnered with local governments and financial institutions to support vulnerable groups, with Pacitan distributing aid totalling over Rp259 million to 1,000 orphans and Malang launching financial literacy programmes. The initiatives reflect broader institutional efforts to strengthen financial inclusion and social welfare, particularly targeting orphans and underprivileged children through education on basic financial man
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:54 WIB
Three Former Belawan Port Authority Heads Detained in Corruption Probe
The North Sumatra Prosecutor's Office has detained three former heads of Belawan Port Authority as suspects in a corruption case involving non-tax state revenue (PNBP) from port services during 2023–2024. Investigators allege the officials failed to properly reconcile mandatory pilotage and towing service revenues, causing alleged state financial losses totalling billions of rupiah. The suspects face charges under Indonesia's anti-corruption law and the criminal code.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:54 WIB
Regional Council Demands Stricter Post-Study Monitoring of Overseas LPDP Scholarship Recipients
Indonesia's Regional Representative Council (DPD) has called for tighter post-study oversight of LPDP scholarship recipients studying abroad, prompted by cases of recipients failing to fulfil mandatory service obligations. The LPDP director general confirmed that 44 recipients have been sanctioned, with eight ordered to return funds and 36 under investigation, exposing enforcement gaps in the 2N+1 service scheme requiring recipients to work in Indonesia for twice their study period plus one year
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:53 WIB
Tragic Death of Woman in Malang Reveals Murder by Boyfriend Over Motorcycle Repairs
Police in Malang have identified a 17-year-old woman found murdered in the Kedung Winong River as having been killed by her boyfriend of three months. The crime stemmed from a dispute over the cost of repairing the victim's motorcycle during a joint trip that escalated into strangulation and the concealment of the body. The perpetrator, identified as a daily wage worker, was apprehended following the police investigation.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:52 WIB
Distinguished Professor at IPB: Aged Water Containers Remain Safe with Proper Maintenance
Professor Ahmad Sulaeman from IPB University's food safety division has confirmed that reusable water containers of any age remain safe for public consumption when properly maintained and stored, contrary to assumptions that older containers pose greater chemical risks. The expert emphasised that safety depends not on container age but on correct storage conditions and care practices, with harmful chemical migration only occurring under extreme temperatures or pH conditions. In Indonesia, bottle
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:51 WIB
Astra's Vocational Education Support Programme Boosts Technical Skills and Fosters Independence Among Young People
Astra Foundation has launched a comprehensive vocational education support programme across Indonesian regions, including the remote Kupang Regency, aimed at strengthening teacher capacity and developing practical skills amongst young people. The initiative addresses significant challenges in rural vocational schools, including limited facilities and infrastructure, whilst enhancing graduates' readiness for employment or entrepreneurship. By targeting underserved communities and students from mo
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:50 WIB
Mount Semeru erupts with 3-kilometre pyroclastic flow as authorities warn of lahar risk
Mount Semeru in Indonesia has erupted again, ejecting a 3-kilometre pyroclastic flow towards Besuk Kobokan on Tuesday evening, captured by local residents. Though residential areas remain unaffected thus far, the Lumajang Disaster Management Agency is on high alert for potential lahars (volcanic mudflows) amid continued heavy rainfall in the region.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:48 WIB
Kerry Riza's Legal Team Claims Prosecutors Are Forcing a Business Decision to Be Classified as a Corruption Crime
Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza's legal team presented a rebuttal at the Jakarta Anti-Corruption Court, arguing that prosecutors lack evidence of malicious intent, unlawful acts, or state financial losses in the Pertamina crude oil management case. The defence contends that the leasing of vessels from PT JMN and fuel terminals from PT OTM constituted legitimate business decisions compliant with business judgment rules, rather than corrupt conduct, and that prosecutors are improperly criminalising o
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:47 WIB
Banten Police Officer Charged with Five Months Prison for Assaulting Environmental Ministry Staff and Journalist
A Banten Police Mobile Brigade officer, Tegar Bintang, has been charged with five months in prison for assaulting a Ministry of Environment and Forestry employee and journalist during an environmental enforcement operation in Serang in August 2025. Four civilian defendants involved in obstructing the operation received harsher sentences of seven months, whilst the police officer's lighter sentence was attributed to a reconciliation agreement with the victim. The incident occurred as the ministry
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:39 WIB
KPK Addresses Possible Reinstatement of 57 Former Staff Following Central Information Commission Ruling
The Central Information Commission has ruled that the Indonesian anti-corruption agency (KPK) must disclose results from its 2021 national insight test that led 57 employees to fail and leave their positions. KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto stated the agency will review the ruling, whilst civil society advocates argue the decision represents a victory against obstruction of Indonesia's corruption-fighting efforts. The ruling potentially paves the way for the reinstatement of these former employees
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:37 WIB
Experts Call for Middle-Power Nations to Strengthen Cooperation in Navigating Global Dynamics
A prominent International Relations academic has urged Indonesia and other middle-power countries to coordinate more effectively in response to perceived UN ineffectiveness and major-power dominance in global affairs. The scholar warned that without such cooperation, the erosion of international law—evidenced by the normalisation of territorial conquest—poses direct strategic risks to Indonesia regarding border disputes, the South China Sea, and regional stability. He emphasised that middle-powe
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:37 WIB
Indonesia delays plan to import 105,000 Indian trucks
The Indonesian government has delayed a planned import of 105,000 Indian trucks by state-owned PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara to allow President Prabowo to assess the proposal and evaluate domestic manufacturers' readiness. The vehicles, sourced from Indian firms Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors, reflect government priority to protect and strengthen the domestic automotive industry.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:37 WIB
UN Secretary-General reiterates call for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his appeal for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the crisis, emphasising that peace must be grounded in the UN Charter, international law, and respect for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. Guterres warned that the prolonged conflict continues to inflict devastating humanitarian costs on civilians whilst threatening regional and international peace and security. The UN remains prepared
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:36 WIB
Bandung City Council's Special Committee 12 Finalises Draft Regional Regulation on Social Welfare, Key Points Revealed
Bandung City Council's Special Committee 12 is finalising a comprehensive new Draft Regional Regulation on Social Welfare that substantially overhauls the 2012 framework by aligning with national Ministry of Social Affairs standards. The regulation introduces stricter oversight of fundraising and donations, centralises prize draw licensing with the national government, and strengthens standards for local social welfare institutions. Completion is expected within the month, reflecting an enhanced
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:36 WIB
BP BUMN appoints officials to speed up transformation
Indonesia's state-owned enterprises supervisory board (BP BUMN) has inaugurated new senior officials as part of a sweeping transformation agenda aimed at improving governance and competitiveness across the SOE sector. The restructuring programme will consolidate more than 1,000 SOE entities into approximately 200 to 300 through mergers, divestments and liquidations. The initiative emphasises close coordination between BP BUMN and the sovereign investment body Danantara to strengthen institutiona
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:35 WIB
BKPM States US Cooperation Will Not Affect Indonesia's Independence
Indonesia's investment ministry has reaffirmed that deepening trade and investment cooperation with the United States will not compromise the nation's independence or policy autonomy. Deputy Minister Todotua Pasaribu emphasised that whilst the government remains open to international communication and collaboration, there will be no external interference in national economic policy-making. The statement seeks to balance Indonesia's commitment to strengthening global economic partnerships with it
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:35 WIB
Sixty residents affected by land movement disaster in Semarang City
A soil creep disaster triggered by heavy rainfall has displaced 60 residents in Semarang City's Tembalang District, with approximately 15 houses severely damaged or collapsed. The incident, which began in early February 2026, was caused by rainfall saturating clay-rich soil, forcing 22 families into emergency shelters. The city's Disaster Management Agency is providing emergency assistance and support to those affected by the slow-moving landslide.
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