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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, 11:06 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, 04:02 WIB
US Strike on Iran This Weekend Depends on Trump's Order
The United States military is reportedly prepared to launch strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, pending a final decision from President Donald Trump. Whilst indirect negotiations between the two countries in Switzerland yielded agreement on "guiding principles," significant details remain unresolved, and the massive US military build-up in the Middle East — including two aircraft carrier groups — underscores the gravity of the standoff over Iran's nuclear programme.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
US to withdraw all troops from Syria
The United States has decided to withdraw its remaining approximately 1,000 troops from Syria within the next two months, following a gradual drawdown over recent months. Washington considers the military presence no longer necessary as the Syrian Democratic Forces have been largely dissolved and integrated into Syrian state structures, though some officials warn the pullout risks enabling an ISIS resurgence.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Spotlight on Drug-Involved Officers: National Police Internal Affairs to Conduct Routine Urine Tests
The Indonesian National Police's Internal Affairs Division (Divpropam) has announced it will conduct routine urine tests across all personnel following persistent drug abuse cases among officers. The announcement came alongside the dishonourable discharge of former Bima City police chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, who was found to have accepted money and narcotics from a subordinate, in a case that underscores the force's struggle to align with President Prabowo's Astacita anti-narcotics programm
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Pertamina: Fuel Distribution Safe Despite Cargo Plane Incident in Nunukan
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Kalimantan has assured the public that fuel stocks and distribution remain normal following a cargo aircraft crash in Krayan, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan. The company has prepared alternative distribution schemes to maintain supply to the border region, where fuel is delivered under the government's One Price Fuel programme. The crashed aircraft, an Air Tractor AT-802 operated by a single pilot with no passengers, was returning to Tarakan after completing
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 03:57 WIB
Barelang Police Uncover Extortion of Malaysian National Using Dating App Scheme
Police in Batam have arrested three suspects who extorted a Malaysian tourist of 5,000 ringgit (approximately Rp20 million) using a same-sex dating application as bait. The suspects, all recidivists with prior convictions for violent theft, lured the victim to an empty house before threatening him with wooden weapons and demanding money, which was subsequently linked to online gambling transfers.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 03:56 WIB
Fuel Transport Aircraft Crashes in Nunukan
A PT Pelita Air Service aircraft carrying fuel for PT Pertamina's operations crashed in the mountainous Pabetung Remayo area of East Krayan, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan. The Air Tractor AT802, registered as PK-PAA, was operating the Tarakan–Long Bawan–Tarakan route when the incident occurred on Thursday, with TNI soldiers and local residents working to extinguish the resulting fire.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 03:53 WIB
Former Bima City Police Chief Claims He Never Ordered Subordinate to Collaborate with Drug Dealer
Former Bima City Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro has been dishonourably discharged after a Police Code of Ethics Commission hearing found he solicited and received money from a drug dealer through a subordinate, misused narcotics, and engaged in sexual misconduct. Through his lawyer, Didik denied ordering his former narcotics unit head to cooperate with the dealer, claiming drugs found in his suitcase were unclaimed evidence from a previous posting in North Jakarta dating back to 2019.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 03:51 WIB
Dony Oskaria Visits Temporary Shelter Residents in Malalo, Tanah Datar
Danantara COO Dony Oskaria visited temporary shelters built by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for communities affected by flash floods in Malalo, Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, to inspect facilities and accelerate post-disaster recovery. The government has allocated approximately Rp400 billion for housing construction and community recovery in West Sumatra, with a national programme initially targeting around 15,000 temporary housing units, though some have been converted to alternative assistance s
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 03:50 WIB
Prabowo Attends Inaugural Board of Peace Summit at US Institute of Peace
President Prabowo Subianto attended the inaugural Board of Peace summit on Gaza in Washington DC, hosted by US President Donald Trump at the US Institute of Peace. Indonesia's leader was given the fourth speaking slot in the intervention session, following Bahrain, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, underscoring Jakarta's diplomatic engagement on the Palestinian issue alongside representatives from more than 20 nations.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 03:45 WIB
Ministry of Trade pushes MSMEs to break into Australia through export bootcamp
Indonesia's Ministry of Trade has launched a 30-day export bootcamp through its Canberra Trade Attaché office, targeting up to 2,000 MSME participants to help them penetrate Australian and Pacific markets. The programme addresses gaps in export literacy among Indonesian small businesses, leveraging the IA-CEPA trade agreement that grants zero-tariff access for approximately 99 per cent of Indonesian export tariff lines to Australia, a market with annual imports exceeding US$280 billion.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 03:43 WIB
Gaza National Committee Chair Arrives in US to Attend Board of Peace Meeting
Ali Shaath, chair of the Palestinian Technocrat Committee overseeing Gaza's day-to-day governance, has arrived in Washington to attend the inaugural meeting of the US-established Board of Peace. Shaath is expected to present his 100-day plan for rebuilding Gaza, whilst the meeting — attended by around two dozen world leaders — will discuss over $5 billion in pledges and the launch of an International Stabilisation Force for the territory.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 03:42 WIB
DPR Wives' Association Distributes 3,500 Charity and Staple Food Packages Ahead of Ramadan 1447 H
The DPR's Wives' Association (PIA) distributed 3,500 charity and basic necessities packages to orphans and support staff within the parliamentary complex, including cleaners, office boys, security personnel, gardeners, and honorary employees, ahead of Ramadan. House Speaker Puan Maharani underscored the initiative as a manifestation of mutual cooperation and called on all parliamentary elements to use Ramadan to strengthen social solidarity and commitment to the public.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 03:40 WIB
KPK Investigates Function of Safe House in South Tangerang Raided in Customs Bribery Case
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating a safe house in Ciputat, South Tangerang, linked to an alleged bribery scheme involving Directorate General of Customs and Excise officials at the Ministry of Finance. Investigators seized over Rp 5 billion in cash across five suitcases containing multiple currencies during a raid, with the KPK describing the use of safe houses to stash bribe money as a widespread pattern in customs corruption cases.
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