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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:02 WIB
KPK Questions Witness on PT PGN Financial Reports
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has questioned a witness regarding financial reports of state gas company PT PGN in connection with an alleged corruption case involving a gas trading agreement with PT Inti Alasindo Energy. The case, which involves a US$15 million advance payment for a gas purchase not included in PGN's approved work plan, has so far seen four suspects named, including PGN's former president director and commercial director, with state losses estimated at US$15 millio
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:02 WIB
Netflix Sues ByteDance over AI Seedance 2.0 Copyright Infringement
Netflix has threatened ByteDance with litigation over its AI video generation service Seedance 2.0, alleging it facilitates mass copyright infringement of iconic Netflix properties including Stranger Things, Squid Game, and Bridgerton. The cease-and-desist letter demands removal of Netflix intellectual property from training datasets, following similar actions by Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros. against the Chinese technology company.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:02 WIB
Ministry of Villages: Village Funds Must Be Responsive to Climate Change Issues
Indonesia's Ministry of Villages and Disadvantaged Regions Development has called for village funds to be directed towards addressing climate change, as hydrometeorological disaster risks increasingly affect rural areas. The policy reform, part of a Climate Policy Based Financing scheme involving Bappenas and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, aims to use the Village Climate Risk Index as a basis for budget allocation rather than merely an annual reporting tool.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:55 WIB
Landslide-Blocked Main Road in Central Aceh Undergoing Clearance
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall buried the main road connecting Takengon city to Bintang subdistrict in Central Aceh, causing significant traffic congestion. The Regional Disaster Management Agency deployed excavators to clear the debris, and the road was reopened by late evening, though multiple locations in the district remain at risk of further landslides due to soft soil conditions and continued heavy rain.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:54 WIB
Ministry of Transmigration Supports SMEs at Inacraft 2026, Transactions Reach Hundreds of Millions of Rupiah
The Ministry of Transmigration showcased products from transmigration area SMEs at Inacraft 2026, attracting 3,724 visitors and recording sales of Rp154 million. The participation forms part of the ministry's Trans Karya Nusa programme under Ministerial Regulation No. 8/2025 on Transmigration Transformation, aimed at broadening market access for local commodity-based products with potential for global reach.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:54 WIB
Indonesia and India Strengthen Cooperation Across Multiple Digital Sectors
Indonesia and India have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation across five key digital areas, including artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, semiconductor chip design, cybersecurity, and talent development. The bilateral discussions, held on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, signal Indonesia's keen interest in adapting India's proven digital governance models, particularly its Aadhaar digital identity system and AI democratisation approach, to accelerate its
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:54 WIB
Joint Search Team Recovers Body of Man Who Drowned in Kali Sunter
A joint search and rescue operation recovered the body of a 51-year-old man named Vendi who drowned after falling into Kali Sunter in North Jakarta. The operation involved dozens of personnel from multiple agencies including the Jakarta SAR Office, police, military, and local emergency services, utilising specialised equipment such as the Aqua Eye underwater detection device.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:48 WIB
Motorcycle Stolen from Matraman Community Health Centre
Police are investigating the theft of a motorcycle from the Matraman Community Health Centre (Puskesmas) in East Jakarta, with CCTV footage showing a lone suspect who wore a cap to conceal his identity. The case went viral on social media after footage emerged of the perpetrator pushing away an unlocked motorcycle from the premises.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:45 WIB
House Commission XI Pushes Economic Growth Through Strategic Investment
The chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission XI has urged Indonesia to accelerate strategic investment to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth, particularly in energy, critical minerals, food, and technology sectors. He highlighted the establishment of Danantara Indonesia as a national investment platform that provides a more systematic mechanism for linking industrial needs, financing, and investor interest across cross-sector projects including mineral downstreaming, new
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:43 WIB
Four Transjakarta routes modified from 21 February 2026
PT Transportasi Jakarta is modifying four bus routes — 4D, 6M, 9H, and 11B — effective 21 February 2026, with changes to stop coverage aimed at optimising service and operational effectiveness. The adjustments include removing certain stops and adding new ones, notably the addition of Halimun Stop for routes 4D and 6M in both directions.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:24 WIB
Ugeng Wijaya: Agile, Innovation, and the Challenges of Modern Leadership
Agile and innovation management expert Ugeng Wijaya argues that the biggest obstacle to organisational transformation in Indonesia is not a lack of strategy but a leadership culture that prioritises compliance over experimentation. He contends that excessive caution and fear of personal legal risk prevent leaders from distributing trust and creating safe spaces for learning, rendering Agile adoption superficial.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:04 WIB
NasDem's Reasons for Reappointing Sahroni as Commission III Deputy Chair
The NasDem Party has reappointed Ahmad Sahroni as Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives' Commission III on law, replacing Rusdi Masse who defected to the Indonesian Solidarity Party. Sahroni's return is notable given he was previously suspended and transferred to Commission I following controversial remarks during the August 2025 demonstrations, for which he received a six-month ethics sanction from the House Ethics Court.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 18:53 WIB
Prabowo on the Inaugural Board of Peace Meeting in the United States
President Prabowo Subianto attended the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington D.C. at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, with discussions focused on implementing and sustaining the Gaza ceasefire. Indonesia reaffirmed its non-aligned foreign policy stance and commitment to a two-state solution, participating alongside seven other nations in the so-called "Group of 8" aimed at brokering lasting peace in Palestine.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 18:20 WIB
Defence Minister Claims Territorial Battalions Symbolise State Presence
Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has declared that the construction of territorial development infantry battalions across Indonesia's 514 districts and cities represents a symbol of state presence and national security. However, civil society organisation Centra Initiative has criticised the plan as misguided, arguing that modern warfare demands investment in defence technology and soldier professionalism rather than a massive expansion of military installations that would strain the nationa
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 17:54 WIB
Jokowi on KPK Law Revision: DPR Deputy Speaker Says Public Are Smart Enough to Judge
DPR Deputy Speaker Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal has pushed back against former president Joko Widodo's claim that the controversial 2019 revision of the KPK law was solely a parliamentary initiative, noting that no legislation can proceed without a presidential letter. Indonesia Corruption Watch has accused Jokowi of attempting to wash his hands of responsibility, pointing out that he issued the presidential letter and delegated government ministries to participate in drafting the revision that signi
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 17:40 WIB
Ahmad Sahroni Returns as Deputy Chair of House Commission III
NasDem Party legislator Ahmad Sahroni has been reinstated as Deputy Chair of Commission III of the House of Representatives, replacing Rusdi Masse Mappasessu, following a six-month suspension by the House Ethics Council over controversial remarks. Rusdi Masse has since resigned from the DPR and NasDem, moving to the Indonesian Solidarity Party led by Kaesang Pangarep.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 17:29 WIB
Constitutional Court Ethics Council Rejects DPR's Request to Halt Adies Kadir Ethics Report
The Constitutional Court Ethics Council (MKMK) has firmly rejected attempts by the House of Representatives (DPR) to intervene in ethics proceedings against newly appointed Constitutional Court Justice Adies Kadir. MKMK Chairman I Dewa Gede Palguna told DPR's Commission III that no institution may interfere with the council's authority, as the case — filed by 21 legal practitioners one day after Kadir's inauguration — enters its preliminary examination phase. The dispute highlights tensions over
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:04 WIB
Traffic Corps: Transport Operators and Drivers Commit to Ensuring Lebaran Homecoming Safety
The Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) has announced that public transport operators and drivers have pledged to uphold road safety during the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season. Fleet-wide inspections, roadworthiness checks, and driver fitness protocols are among the key commitments, as authorities emphasise that coordination between regulators, law enforcement, operators, and drivers is essential to reducing accident rates during the peak travel period.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Prabowo assures US Chamber of Commerce of conducive investment climate in Indonesia
President Prabowo Subianto addressed American business leaders at a Business Summit hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC, guaranteeing that Indonesia maintains a conducive investment climate underpinned by political and economic stability, rule of law, and anti-corruption efforts. He highlighted that foreign investment in Indonesia reached US$53 billion last year and introduced the Danantara Investment Management Agency as the country's sovereign wealth fund, whilst outlining op
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Jakarta Composite Opens Higher as Asian and Wall Street Markets Rally in Unison
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened 47 points higher at 8,357 on Thursday, buoyed by gains across Asian bourses and a strong Wall Street session driven by technology stocks. BNI Sekuritas projected further strengthening, noting support at 8,180-8,230 and resistance at 8,350-8,430, whilst trading volumes remained thin due to Lunar New Year holidays across several major Asian markets.
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