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Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:59 WIB
Banten Provincial Government Distributes IDR 233 Million Assistance to Religious Teachers and Quran Instructors
The Banten Provincial Government has distributed IDR 233 million in social assistance to religious teachers, mosque caretakers, Quran instructors, and Islamic educational institutions as part of its Ramadan Safari programme. The aid, distributed in collaboration with the Indonesian Mosque Council and the National Zakat Amil Agency, also included support for housing, education, and clean water infrastructure in Serang City. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen social protect
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:57 WIB
Qur'anic reading and memorisation education for visually impaired students at Raudlatul Makfufin Islamic boarding school
Raudlatul Makfufin Islamic boarding school in South Tangerang, Banten, provides specialised Qur'anic education to 28 visually impaired students through Braille-based reading and memorisation programmes. The initiative demonstrates Indonesia's commitment to enhancing religious literacy and educational accessibility for people with visual disabilities through adapted learning methods.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:56 WIB
Commission X of House of Representatives: 2026 Economic Census must be accurate, not tailored data
The Deputy Chairman of Indonesia's House Commission X has pressed the Central Bureau of Statistics to ensure the 2026 Economic Census produces accurate data through intensive regional coordination, warning against politically influenced figures. Reliable census data is crucial for properly targeting government policies and social assistance programmes, as flawed statistics result in aid reaching unqualified recipients. The census runs from May to July 2026 and is conducted decennially to assess
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:38 WIB
Student Dies in Maluku; Crowd Says Police Reform Has Yielded No Results
A 14-year-old student was fatally assaulted by a Brimob (Mobile Brigade) officer in Tual, Maluku, prompting a mass protest at the Yogyakarta Regional Police Headquarters on 24 February 2026. The crowd of students and citizens expressed deep frustration with the Polri's failed institutional reforms, viewing the death not as an isolated incident but as symptomatic of systemic institutional failure. The escalating protest, which resulted in vandalism of police facilities, reflects a broader collaps
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:24 WIB
Student Death in Maluku Triggers Siege of Yogyakarta Police Headquarters
A 14-year-old student's death following alleged mistreatment by a Mobile Brigade officer in Maluku prompted the dismissal of the officer and widespread public outrage. Hundreds of protesters descended on Yogyakarta Police Headquarters on 24 February 2026, vandalising facilities and breaching security fences in demands for justice. The incident underscores persistent concerns about police accountability and conduct within Indonesia's law enforcement system.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 19:40 WIB
LPDP Reveals Reasons Why Scholarship Recipients Have Not Fulfilled Post-Study Service Obligations
The Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP) has identified 44 scholarship recipients failing to meet mandatory post-study service obligations, citing reasons including graduation delays, doctoral studies pursuits, and work at international institutions. The agency is conducting individual verification and will impose sanctions including tuition fee reimbursement on non-compliant recipients. The issue gained prominence following a high-profile case in which a recipient's spouse attempted to obtai
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 19:01 WIB
National Nutrition Agency Signs Partnership with Persatuan Islam at SPPG Inauguration
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency has signed a memorandum of understanding with Persatuan Islam, a major Islamic social organisation, to expand the Free Nutritious Meal Programme, a centrepiece of President Prabowo's social welfare agenda. The partnership was formalised at the inauguration of a service unit in Bandung, underscoring the government's strategy of enlisting community organisations to rapidly scale the programme to 24,000 facilities nationwide. The collaboration adds social and r
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 19:00 WIB
Dilapidated Building Condition: Roof Collapse at Jomin Barat III State Primary School, Karawang
The roof of a state-run primary school in Karawang, West Java, collapsed on 20 February 2026 due to severe structural deterioration, disrupting education for 132 students. The structural failure of SD Negeri Jomin Barat III highlights critical gaps in public school infrastructure maintenance and government facility management across Indonesia. The incident underscores urgent demand for increased public investment in school building rehabilitation and comprehensive infrastructure assessments.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:59 WIB
Distribution of Free Nutritious Meals during Ramadan in Aceh
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) and Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) have launched a reformatted free nutritious meals programme in Aceh Province for Ramadan 2026, introducing dry menu packages adapted to local customs and Islamic observances. The initiative, coordinated with provincial authorities, ensures continued nutrition support for students during the fasting month whilst respecting regional traditions and regulations.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:57 WIB
North Jakarta City Government aims to preserve bedug drum-playing tradition
The North Jakarta City Government is preserving the centuries-old bedug drum-playing tradition through a 1447 Hijri Ramadan Festival, aimed at strengthening community spirit and fostering local cultural values. Representatives from 31 villages are participating in the initiative, which serves as an educational and cultural development platform for the community. Top performers will advance to the provincial festival scheduled for March 2026 at Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:55 WIB
Samarinda Primary School Students and Teachers Welcome Ramadan Nutrition Programme Adjustments
The Indonesian government's Free Nutritious Meal Programme has been adjusted during Ramadan to provide breaking-fast snacks such as milk, dates, eggs, and bread instead of regular meals, which students and staff at a Samarinda primary school have warmly welcomed. Teachers and pupils report satisfaction with the programme's nutritional content and smooth implementation, though they have suggested improvements including greater fruit variety and larger milk portions. The Regional Head of the Natio
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:54 WIB
Indonesia targets 24 million household water connections by 2029
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development has announced an ambitious programme to expand household water connections to 24 million by 2029, more than doubling the current 14 million connections serving approximately 56 million residents. The government aims ultimately to reach 56 million connections by 2045 to provide clean water access to all 211 million citizens under the National Long-Term Development Plan. The minister emphasised the need for integrated wa
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:53 WIB
South Sumatra Regional Police Chief Leads Narcotics Destruction, Reaffirms Anti-Trafficking Commitment
South Sumatra's Regional Police Chief personally oversaw the destruction of 8,282 grams of methamphetamine and 770 ecstasy pills seized in recent operations, reaffirming the force's commitment to combating narcotics trafficking. The investigation has expanded significantly to include two Malaysian nationals suspected in cross-border distribution networks and a newly identified trafficking method involving THC-filled cartridges. Police estimate the seizure has prevented narcotics abuse among appr
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:52 WIB
Water Truck Overturns Following Tyre Blowout in Bogor
A truck carrying gallons of water overturned in Sentul, Bogor, West Java, after suffering a rear tyre blowout whilst in motion, temporarily blocking a main road. The incident caused no casualties, with the Bogor Regency Fire Department responding swiftly to evacuate the vehicle within one hour. Traffic authorities have since restored normal operations on Jalan MH Thamrin.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:49 WIB
Convicted of Land Corruption: Former Pertamina Chief Luhur Budi Djatmiko Sentenced to 18 Months
A court has convicted former Pertamina Director General Luhur Budi Djatmiko of land acquisition corruption and sentenced him to 18 months imprisonment. The case involved unlawful submission of budget allocations for land procurement in Jakarta's Kuningan area without supporting investment studies, causing a state financial loss of Rp348.69 billion. The sentencing underscores Indonesia's enforcement of anti-corruption laws within state-owned enterprises and the judiciary's commitment to combating
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:46 WIB
Military Academy Governor: Plataran Battle Forms Foundation for Professionalism
The Governor of the Military Academy, Major General Rano Tilaar, declared that the values embodied in the 1949 Plataran Battle should serve as the foundation for cadets' professionalism, loyalty, and integrity based on military codes and oath. Speaking at the 77th commemoration ceremony in Yogyakarta, he emphasised that future military leaders must achieve not only physical and tactical excellence but also intellectual maturity and moral strength. The commemoration reaffirms the Indonesian milit
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:45 WIB
Singer King Nassar Shares Cost-Saving Strategies for Online Shopping During Ramadan
Singer King Nassar promoted financial strategies to reduce transaction costs during Ramadan online shopping using a no-fee digital wallet application, highlighting automated bill-splitting features that enhance cost transparency. The endorsement reflects growing fintech adoption in Indonesia's digital payment ecosystem during the fasting month, demonstrating how digital financial tools are reshaping consumer behaviour and operational efficiency.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:41 WIB
FPTI Establishes Fact-Finding Team Regarding Suspension of Hendra Basir as Coach
The Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation has established a fact-finding team to investigate the suspension of head coach Hendra Basir following allegations of sexual harassment from eight athletes. The federation is coordinating with the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection whilst maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and violence. The internal investigation will proceed objectively whilst protecting the athletes and ensuring the integrity of the legal exam
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:39 WIB
Coordinating Minister Instructs Ambassadors to Prepare Overseas Placement Schemes for Migrant Workers
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister has directed ambassadors in various countries to establish placement frameworks for Indonesian migrant workers under the SMK Go Global skills initiative. The government aims to deploy 300,000 to 500,000 skilled workers beginning April 2026 to Japan, South Korea, Europe, and the Americas across sectors including welding, hospitality, and healthcare. The programme seeks to enhance employment opportunities for secondary school graduates whilst capitalising on stron
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 18:37 WIB
Tangerang Residents Resume Fishing in the Cisadane River Despite Chemical Contamination
Residents of Tangerang City have resumed fishing activities in the Cisadane River following its temporary closure due to pesticide contamination from a warehouse fire, with locals reporting improved water quality after recent flooding and dam releases. The Tangerang City Environmental Agency continues to await laboratory test results from the Ministry of Environment to verify that water conditions have fully recovered and are safe for consumption. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between
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