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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:03 WIB
Riau Islands Manpower Agency Banks on Job Training Centres to Reduce Unemployment
The Riau Islands Province Manpower and Transmigration Agency is relying on its three Job Training Centres (BLK) to tackle the region's open unemployment rate, which stood at 6.35 per cent as of November 2025. With Batam identified as the largest contributor to unemployment due to an influx of jobseekers from outside the region, the centres claim a 99 per cent employment rate for graduates by aligning vocational training programmes with local industrial labour market needs.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 22:01 WIB
Unesa records 53,237 applicants for SNBP 2026 admissions pathway
Universitas Negeri Surabaya (Unesa) has seen a 26.2 per cent surge in applicants for the 2026 national achievement-based university admissions pathway (SNBP), reaching 53,237 candidates competing for 6,532 places. The sharp increase in interest, bolstered by nine new study programmes, reflects growing public confidence in the state university's educational quality and its expanding academic offerings.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:59 WIB
Ministry of Public Works ready to anticipate extreme weather risks during Lebaran homecoming
Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works has outlined comprehensive preparations to deal with potential extreme weather — including heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides — along key routes during the 2026 Lebaran homecoming period. The ministry is coordinating with BMKG, the national police traffic corps, and the Ministry of Transport, which is also considering weather modification operations and has estimated around 144 million people will travel for the holiday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:57 WIB
Iran Warns It Will Respond Firmly to Any Military Aggression
Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations has warned that Tehran will respond "firmly and proportionally" to any military aggression, stating that the United States would bear "full and direct responsibility" for the consequences. The letter to the UN Secretary-General cited US President Donald Trump's social media posts as explicit threats of force, referencing potential use of military facilities at Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford in Britain, whilst urging the Security Council to act
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:56 WIB
Two Sides of Ramadan Beneath the Roof of a Temporary Shelter
Flash flood and landslide survivors in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, face a deeply emotional Ramadan 1447 Hijriah whilst living in temporary shelters (huntara), grieving lost family members and coping with drastically altered lives. The article highlights the human toll of natural disasters through the story of Yuni Efnita, who lost her sister and young niece to the floods and now watches her orphaned nephews struggle with their mother's absence during the holy month.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:54 WIB
NTB High Prosecution Office Receives Investigation Notice for Drug Lord Who Bribed Police Chief Rp1 Billion
The West Nusa Tenggara High Prosecution Office has received formal investigation notices for both Koko Erwin, a suspected drug lord who allegedly paid Rp1 billion in bribes, and AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, the former Bima City police chief who received the payments. Didik has already been dishonourably discharged from the police force following an ethics hearing, and faces multiple criminal investigations including drug possession after narcotics were found at his home in Tangerang.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:53 WIB
Trade Minister: Prabowo's diplomacy accelerates strategic trade agreements
Trade Minister Budi Santoso credited President Prabowo Subianto's international diplomacy with fast-tracking several major trade deals, including a reciprocal tariff agreement of 19 per cent with the United States signed in Washington DC. Indonesia has also concluded negotiations on comprehensive economic partnership agreements with the European Union, Canada, and a free trade agreement with the Eurasian bloc, which the minister said would boost foreign direct investment and expand export market
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:52 WIB
FIFA and UEFA Presidents Accused of Aiding War Crimes
A coalition of advocacy groups has filed a 120-page complaint with the International Criminal Court accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin of aiding war crimes and crimes against humanity in occupied Palestinian territories. The complaint centres on the participation of Israeli football clubs based in illegal settlements in leagues sanctioned by the two governing bodies, which are alleged to have provided financial and structural support to these clubs. Th
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:50 WIB
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion specifications revealed, featuring up to 12GB RAM
Motorola is preparing to launch the Edge 70 Fusion as its first Edge-series handset of 2026, powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset with up to 12GB of RAM. The mid-range device stands out with a 6.78-inch quad-curved OLED display at 144Hz, a substantial 7,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging, and dual IP68/IP69 plus military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability certifications, all running Android 16.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:49 WIB
Indef assesses Danantara downstream projects could drive inclusive growth
The Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) projects that Danantara's strategic downstream processing initiatives could lift GDP by approximately 3 per cent above baseline in the initial phase, driven by capital accumulation and total factor productivity gains. With 20 strategic projects worth US$26 billion set to create over 600,000 jobs, the think tank emphasises that success hinges on governance quality, project selection, and consistent supporting policies to ensure growth
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:48 WIB
Dony Oskaria Lays Foundation Stone for School Rebuilding After Flood Disaster
Danantara COO and BP BUMN Head Dony Oskaria laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction of SDN 49 Batang Kabung in Padang, which was severely damaged by the hydrometeorological disaster of late November 2025. The school is being rebuilt by state-owned PT Inalum as part of the Danantara group's corporate social responsibility programme, with the new facility comprising six classrooms and four functional rooms at a site 500 metres from the destroyed original location.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:48 WIB
Member of Parliament: Indonesia's Role as ISF Deputy Commander Reflects Global Trust
A member of the Indonesian House of Representatives has praised Indonesia's appointment as Deputy Commander of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, describing it as a reflection of global confidence in the Indonesian military's professionalism and the country's diplomatic credibility. Indonesia is among the first five nations to commit personnel to the force, with plans to deploy up to 8,000 TNI troops for humanitarian, medical, and security operations in post-conflict Gaza.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:43 WIB
Prabowo Praises Gaza Ceasefire: The Achievements Are Real
President Prabowo Subianto praised the Gaza ceasefire at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington D.C., reaffirming Indonesia's commitment to deploy up to 8,000 troops to the International Stabilisation Force. While the move earned appreciation from US President Donald Trump, it has drawn domestic criticism from Indonesia's Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), which argues participation in the US-led body betrays Indonesia's longstanding pro-Palestinian stance.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:41 WIB
Digital Identity Protection for Customers Becomes Key in the Mobile-First Economy Era
Indonesia faces a surging wave of identity-related cyber fraud, with over 60 per cent of fintech scams now involving stolen or synthetic identities during digital onboarding, whilst BSSN recorded 26 million malware and phishing incidents between 2023 and 2024. The article argues that traditional identity security systems are no longer sufficient and calls for continuous identity assurance frameworks that integrate real-time device and session validation to underpin financial inclusion and sustai
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:40 WIB
Zero Down Time Strategy Becomes Fuso's Key Approach to Strengthening Services in 2026
PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB) is doubling down on its Zero Down Time strategy for Mitsubishi Fuso commercial vehicles in 2026, aiming to minimise operational downtime for business customers through 24-hour workshops, mobile service units, and digital tools. The company maintains its dominant position as Indonesia's top commercial vehicle brand for 55 consecutive years, with the Fuso Canter commanding a 55.1 per cent share of the light-duty truck segment.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 21:31 WIB
PKB: Deployment of TNI Troops to Gaza Must Be Discussed with Parliament
A PKB lawmaker on the House Commission I has called on the Defence Ministry to consult parliament before deploying up to 8,000 TNI personnel to Gaza as part of the US-led International Stabilisation Force. The demand follows President Prabowo Subianto's commitment at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington, which has drawn criticism from rights groups who argue the mission undermines Indonesia's pro-Palestine stance. The government has yet to announce departure schedules or operational
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:57 WIB
Prabowo: We Want a Lasting and Peaceful Solution for Palestine
President Prabowo Subianto used the inaugural meeting of the US-initiated Board of Peace in Washington to call for a permanent and peaceful solution to the Palestinian conflict, reaffirming Indonesia's commitment to deploying approximately 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of an International Stabilisation Force. The move has drawn domestic criticism from YLBHI, which argues that Indonesia's participation in the US-led body betrays the nation's longstanding pro-Palestinian stance and sets a dangerous
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:06 WIB
Transport Minister Requests Places of Worship Be Readied as Rest Areas for Lebaran Homecoming
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi visited Yogyakarta to coordinate preparations for the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season, requesting that mosques along mudik routes be optimised as rest areas for travellers. The government is also promoting a work-from-anywhere policy from 13 to 27/28 March 2026 to stagger the flow of homecoming traffic, though challenges remain in applying this to the private manufacturing sector.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:10 WIB
Pickup Truck Imports Could Cost Indonesian Economy Rp27 Trillion
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has warned that fulfilling demand for 70,000 pickup trucks through imports rather than domestic production could see Indonesia forgo approximately Rp27 trillion in economic value-added. The minister emphasised that local manufacturers already possess capacity of around one million units per year, sufficient to meet domestic demand whilst strengthening global competitiveness and sustaining employment across multiple supporting industrial subsectors.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:10 WIB
Rainbow on Mars Film Set to Become a Proud Indonesian IP, Releasing for Lebaran 2026
Indonesian production house Mahakarya Pictures is preparing to release "Pelangi di Mars" (Rainbow on Mars), an ambitious science fiction film aimed at establishing a homegrown intellectual property capable of competing globally. Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar praised the film after an early screening, calling it a must-watch achievement, whilst producer Dendi Reynando emphasised a five-year development strategy designed to build a franchise with sequels and derivative products.
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