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Golkar Confirms Party Chairman to Run as Legislative Candidate for 2029

Golkar Party Secretary General Muhammad Sarmuji has stated that Golkar Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia has long expressed his desire to stand as a candidate for the House of Representatives (DPR RI) in the 2029 general election. "It's not sudden.

President Prabowo Departs for United States to Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement

President Prabowo Subianto and his entourage departed for the United States from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Monday (16/2/2026). According to a statement from the Presidential Secretariat, Prabowo was accompanied on the visit by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil...

PDIP's Reasons for Questioning Plan to Deploy TNI Troops to Gaza

A member of the House of Representatives from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Tubagus Hasanuddin, has criticised the government's plan to send peacekeeping troops to Gaza, Palestine.

Ministry of Transport Closes 11 Pioneer Airports in Papua

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Transport has temporarily suspended operations at 11 pioneer airports in Papua. The suspension follows the shooting incident targeting a Smart Air aircraft at Korowai Airstrip, Boven Digoel Regency, South Papua.

Pramono Bans Civil Organisations from Sweeping Restaurants During Ramadan

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has banned civil organisations (ormas) or any other parties from conducting sweeps or raids on restaurants that remain open during Ramadan. The prohibition was issued to ensure the capital maintains a conducive atmosphere throughout the fasting month.

Various Prohibitions in Jakarta During Ramadan

The Jakarta Provincial Government has banned sahur on the road (SOTR) activities during Ramadan 2026. The Jakarta administration reasoned that sahur on the road activities have the potential to cause security risks and public order disturbances.

PDIP Legislator Criticises Deployment of TNI Troops to Gaza

Member of House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I Tubagus Hasanuddin has drawn attention to the policy of deploying TNI soldiers to Gaza, Palestine. Approximately 8,000 TNI troops are set to be dispatched to Gaza towards the end of June 2026.

National Police Support Improved BPJS Healthcare Services for Workers

Tangerang Regency, Banten (ANTARA) - The Indonesian National Police (Polri) have pledged support for improving healthcare services for Social Security Agency (BPJS) participants from the worker and labour community.

Tolerance: Cap Go Meh Peak Schedule in Samarinda Adjusted for Ramadan

Thien Ie Kong Temple in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, has changed the schedule of its lion dance performance during the peak of Cap Go Meh 2026 celebrations to daytime hours. The decision was taken as a gesture of tolerance towards Muslims observing evening worship during the holy month of Ramadan.

IDAI Chairman Dr Piprim Claims Dismissal by Health Minister Budi Gunadi

Jakarta, VIVA – Paediatric cardiac consultant and Chairman of the Indonesian Paediatric Association (IDAI), Dr Piprim Basarah Yunarso, has claimed he was dismissed by Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin.

PLN, MEBI and Huawei Join Forces to Launch Signature EV Charging Station

PT PLN (Persero) has collaborated with PT Mega Energi Biru Indonesia (MEBI) and Huawei Digital Power Indonesia to inaugurate the Zora SPKLU Signature at Scientia, Summarecon Gading Serpong, South Tangerang, on Saturday, 14 February 2026.

National Police Chief Donates Blood at KSPSI's 53rd Anniversary Celebration

Jakarta (ANTARA) - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo donated blood whilst attending the 53rd anniversary celebration of the Confederation of All Indonesian Workers' Unions (KSPSI) on Monday.

BI Banten Partners with 10 Banks to Provide New Banknote Exchange Services for Idul Fitri

Serang (ANTARA) - The Bank Indonesia (BI) Representative Office for Banten Province has partnered with 10 commercial banks to open integrated new banknote exchange services to meet public transaction needs ahead of Ramadan and Idul Fitri 2026.

Jakarta Police Apprehend Five Youths Preparing for Street Brawl in East Jakarta

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Anti-Brawl Task Force of the Mobile Brigade (Brimob) under the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) and the East Jakarta Metropolitan Police apprehended five youths suspected of preparing for a street brawl whilst carrying bladed weapons in the Ciracas area of East...

BMKG: Beware of Waves up to 1.25 Metres in Central Kalimantan over the Coming Week

Palangka Raya (ANTARA) - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) of Central Kalimantan, through the Tjilik Riwut Meteorological Station in Palangka Raya, has warned fishermen and coastal communities along the southern waters of the province to be on alert for sea waves exceeding...

Canadian Man Found Dead in Labuan Bajo Hotel Room, Military Police Badge Discovered

A Canadian national with the initials ML was found dead with a cord around his neck in a room at the Greenhill Hotel in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Police recovered a number of personal belongings from the man, including a Canadian Military Police badge.

BMKG: Coastal Flooding Warning for Medan Coastline from 18-22 February

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning for potential coastal flooding (rob) affecting several sub-districts in Medan, North Sumatra, which may occur from 18 to 22 February 2026.

East Java Provincial Government Stabilises Staple Food Prices Ahead of Ramadan

Surabaya (ANTARA) - The East Java Provincial Government (Pemprov Jatim) has committed to controlling inflation and stabilising staple food prices ahead of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah through subsidised markets held at the Al-Akbar National Mosque in Surabaya.

Gridlock as 1.5 Million Vehicles Enter Bandung During Lunar New Year Holiday

Some 1.5 million vehicles entered the city of Bandung, West Java, during the extended Lunar New Year 2026 holiday from 13 to 15 February. The high volume of traffic caused gridlock on a number of main roads. The data was based on records from the Bandung Metropolitan Police (Polrestabes).

Beef Trader Earns Rp30 Million Turnover at Agam Disaster Site

Agam Regency (ANTARA) - A seasonal beef trader has earned turnover of up to Rp30 million from buying and selling activities in Nagari Sungai Batang, Tanjung Raya District, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, an area affected by flash floods and landslides.

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