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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:47 WIB
Community Organisation Leader Arrested After Vandalising and Threatening Sub-District Staff in Makassar
The head of a community organisation in Makassar was arrested after leading approximately 40 members to a sub-district office, where they vandalised government property and brandished a traditional dagger at staff whilst protesting the eviction of street vendors. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between informal traders and local authorities in South Sulawesi's capital, as well as the role of mass organisations in escalating civil disputes into criminal acts.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:43 WIB
DKI Jakarta Information Commission Reports Goods and Services Disputes Dominate Caseload
The DKI Jakarta Information Commission (KI DKI) reported that goods and services-related disputes constituted the majority of its 2025 caseload, with 70 information disputes resolved during the year. The commission also noted a 59.7 per cent year-on-year increase in public bodies participating in its monitoring and evaluation programme, reaching 829 — the highest figure nationally — though nearly 300 were rated as "Not Informative", highlighting ongoing transparency challenges across Jakarta's p
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:26 WIB
Prabowo gives relaxed response to Trump's quip about not wanting to face him
President Prabowo Subianto laughed off Donald Trump's public remark that he "wouldn't want to go up against" the Indonesian leader, made during the Gaza Board of Peace Summit in Washington DC. Trump praised Prabowo as tough and well-respected, highlighting Indonesia's vast population and the scale of responsibility its president carries. The exchange occurred within the broader context of global leaders discussing ceasefire commitments and lasting peace in Gaza.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:19 WIB
Forestry Minister: President Approves Addition of Up to 70,000 Forest Police
President Prabowo Subianto has approved plans to recruit up to 70,000 forestry police officers to protect Indonesia's 125 million hectares of national forest, which are currently guarded by just 4,800 personnel. The decision sets a target ratio of one officer per 2,000 hectares, a significant upgrade from the current reality where each officer covers approximately 25,000 hectares, with implementation still requiring bureaucratic and regulatory adjustments.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:15 WIB
Prabowo: Indonesia Supports Two-State Solution as Path to Lasting Peace
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to a two-state solution as the only path to lasting peace for Palestinians in Gaza, speaking after the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington DC. The summit, hosted by US President Donald Trump and attended by leaders of eight Muslim nations, reviewed progress on humanitarian aid delivery and reconstruction plans following the Gaza ceasefire, with Prabowo expressing cautious optimism whilst warning of groups that may seek to der
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:13 WIB
Forestry Minister affirms Sumatran floods serve as evaluation of forest governance
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has declared that the recent flash floods across Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra constitute a fundamental wake-up call for national forest governance, exposing severe understaffing with just 4,800 forestry police tasked with guarding 125 million hectares of forest land. The minister called for structural reform, stronger institutional capacity, and broader multi-stakeholder collaboration, noting that regional autonomy arrangements have left forestry chroni
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:11 WIB
Prabowo confident Board of Peace's grand plan will deliver Gaza peace
President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism about the Board of Peace initiative for Gaza following a summit at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington D.C., whilst acknowledging significant obstacles ahead. The group of eight Muslim nations invited to participate unanimously agreed that a two-state solution remains the only lasting path to peace for the Palestinian people.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:10 WIB
Former Bima Police Chief Immediately Detained at Bareskrim Following Dishonourable Dismissal
Former Bima City Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro has been detained at the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) detention facility following his dishonourable dismissal through an ethics hearing for drug-related offences. The senior officer faces charges of drug possession and receiving Rp2.8 billion in illicit funds from a narcotics syndicate, with penalties ranging up to the death sentence under Indonesia's narcotics law.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:10 WIB
Deputy Forestry Minister Calls on All Stakeholders to Support Social Forestry Development
Deputy Forestry Minister Rohmat Marzuki has urged multi-stakeholder collaboration to expand social forestry programmes, noting the ministry's limited capacity with only 14 technical units nationwide to support 1.4 million recipient households managing 8.3 million hectares of forest. Cross-referencing with social welfare data reveals that 60 to 70 per cent of social forestry recipients fall within the lowest income brackets, underscoring the programme's critical role in poverty alleviation and cl
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:08 WIB
In Washington, Prabowo Warns of Potential Efforts to Derail Gaza Peace
President Prabowo Subianto attended the inaugural Gaza Board of Peace summit in Washington D.C., warning that vigilance is needed against groups seeking to undermine the comprehensive peace process. Indonesia signalled its readiness to contribute to the International Stabilisation Force and reaffirmed its commitment to Gaza's reconstruction, anchored in the Two-State Solution and UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025).
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:06 WIB
Prabowo: TNI Troops to Be Deployed to Gaza Within 1-2 Months for Joint ISF Mission
President Prabowo Subianto announced that 8,000 TNI troops will be deployed to Gaza within one to two months to serve alongside the International Stabilisation Force (ISF), with Indonesia appointed as deputy commander of the multinational force. The announcement came at the inaugural Gaza Board of Peace Summit in Washington DC, chaired by President Trump, where ISF Commander Major General Jasper Jeffers projected a total deployment of 20,000 soldiers and 12,000 police officers to restore post-wa
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:02 WIB
Four Key Facts About the Rp 25.8 Trillion Illegal Gold Money Laundering Case Under Investigation by Bareskrim
Indonesia's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has raided three locations in East Java in connection with a money laundering case linked to illegal gold mining in West Kalimantan, with suspicious transactions totalling Rp 25.8 trillion identified between 2019 and 2025. The investigation, conducted in collaboration with the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK), has so far examined 37 witnesses and uncovered a network involving gold shops, refining companies, and export
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:01 WIB
Spending the Lunar New Year Touring Temple Festivals in Beijing
The article traces the rich cultural evolution of Beijing's temple festivals from ancient agrarian rituals to the vibrant public celebrations that define modern Lunar New Year festivities. It explores how Buddhism and Taoism transformed temple grounds into hubs of religion, entertainment, and commerce, a tradition that survived the Cultural Revolution and was revived in 1985 to become an inseparable part of Beijing's New Year celebrations.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:01 WIB
LPDP and Muhammadiyah Fund 26 Research Proposals
Indonesia's Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP) and Muhammadiyah's central board have jointly funded 26 research proposals from 13 Muhammadiyah universities, worth Rp20 billion. The funding, channelled through the RISPRO Invitasi Berkemajuan programme, targets food security, energy transition, social humanities and economics to strengthen Muhammadiyah's business and industrial ecosystem.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:00 WIB
Trump Gives Iran 15-Day Deadline Before Taking Further Action
US President Donald Trump has issued Iran an ultimatum of 10 to 15 days to reach a deal on its nuclear programme, warning that "bad things will happen" if no agreement is reached. The warning came during Trump's inaugural "Peace Council" meeting aimed at securing stability in Gaza, underscoring Washington's increasingly aggressive posture towards Tehran.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:55 WIB
White House: Prabowo and Trump Agree on New Chapter in Indonesia-US Trade
Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump have signed an agreement in Washington to implement a reciprocal trade deal, which the White House describes as the foundation for a "new golden age" in the US-Indonesia alliance. The deal commits Indonesia to eliminating 99 per cent of tariff barriers on American industrial, food and agricultural products, whilst the US will reduce reciprocal tariffs to 19 per cent on Indonesian goods, with potential further reductions for certain commodities. The ag
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:22 WIB
Palestinian Foreign Ministry Condemns Israel's West Bank Annexation Plan: Palestine Is Not for Sale!
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected Israel's expansionist plans for the occupied West Bank, declaring that "Palestine is not for sale." The statement came in response to controversial remarks by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar at a UN Security Council meeting, where he defended Israel's effective annexation plans by invoking historical and biblical claims to the territory.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:15 WIB
What Time Does Sahur End During Ramadan 2026? Check the Imsakiyah Schedule
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs and BAZNAS have issued official guidance clarifying that the sahur (pre-dawn meal) deadline during Ramadan is the subuh (dawn) prayer call, not the imsak time, which serves merely as a precautionary reminder set approximately 10 minutes earlier. The Directorate General of Islamic Community Guidance has released the full imsakiyah timetable for Ramadan 1447 Hijriah for the DKI Jakarta region, with imsak times ranging from 04.31 to 04.33 WIB across the 30-
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:07 WIB
Sahroni Commends Police Decision to Dismiss Former Bima Police Chief Charged with Drug Offences
The Indonesian National Police dismissed former Bima City police chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro through an ethics tribunal after he was found guilty of narcotics abuse. Deputy Chairman of House Commission III Ahmad Sahroni praised the decision as a sign of institutional commitment, urging the Internal Affairs Division to remain vigilant in preventing similar misconduct within police ranks.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 10:04 WIB
Car Crash Into Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla's Fence Settled Through Mediation
A female driver who crashed her Hyundai Santa Fe into the fence of former Vice President Jusuf Kalla's residence in South Jakarta has agreed to pay approximately Rp 25 million in damages after the matter was resolved through mediation. Police said the driver, suspected of having fallen asleep at the wheel in the early hours of Wednesday morning, will not face legal proceedings following the amicable settlement.
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