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Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:00 WIB
Commission III: Child abuse case in Tual must be investigated transparently
The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission III has demanded that the Indonesian National Police conduct a transparent and thorough investigation into the alleged assault that killed a 14-year-old student in Tual, Maluku, reportedly at the hands of a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer. The lawmaker stressed the need to protect the victim's family from intimidation and pledged that Commission III would oversee the case through to trial to ensure accountability.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:57 WIB
Jakarta's Free Health Check Programme Coverage Exceeds 2025 Target
Jakarta's Free Health Check (CKG) programme reached 37.5 per cent coverage in 2025, surpassing the 36 per cent target set under the National Medium-Term Development Plan 2025-2029, with over 4.2 million residents screened. The provincial government is expanding the programme through community health centres, workplace initiatives, and integration with other priority health programmes, whilst adding skin disease screening in 2026.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:56 WIB
Police seize ten tonnes of illicit liquor in Samarinda, detain 12 individuals
Samarinda police intercepted approximately 10 tonnes of traditional Cap Tikus liquor being transported by road in the early hours of Monday, arresting 12 suspects including distributors, drivers and labourers. The seizure, carried out during a joint patrol under Operasi Pekat Mahakam 2026, involved two trucks and one passenger vehicle, with investigations now under way.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:52 WIB
MPR Speaker deems proposed 7 per cent parliamentary threshold too high
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani has criticised a proposal by the NasDem Party to raise Indonesia's parliamentary threshold from 4 to 7 per cent, calling it excessively burdensome for political parties. The debate comes as the House of Representatives prepares to begin revising the Election Law in 2026, following a Constitutional Court ruling that found no rational basis for the current 4 per cent threshold and ordered legislators to amend it before the 2029 general elections.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:47 WIB
House Commission X Warns LPDP Alumni Over 'Only I Should Be Indonesian' Remark: Scholarship Uses Public Funds
The Chair of House Commission X has responded to the viral controversy surrounding an LPDP scholarship alumna who publicly stated she would ensure her children held foreign citizenship rather than Indonesian nationality. The lawmaker stressed that LPDP scholarships are funded by public money and recipients bear a moral and political obligation to demonstrate national commitment, whilst urging proportionate public discourse and stronger post-study oversight mechanisms.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:46 WIB
Transjakarta Corridor 13 buses delayed by up to 39 minutes on Monday morning
Transjakarta's Corridor 13 bus services experienced severe delays on Monday morning, with journey times ballooning from the usual 7 minutes to 39 minutes due to heavy traffic congestion near Puri Beta 2 and the JORR underpass. The disruption, which also affected Mikrotrans feeder services, marks the second such incident in February 2026, raising questions about recurring congestion on the route.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:42 WIB
Selected photographs from the third week of February 2026
A curated collection of news photographs from across Indonesia captures the aftermath of recurring flash floods in West Sumatra and North Sumatra, early rice harvesting due to flooding in West Java, the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah, Lunar New Year celebrations in Jakarta, and various cultural traditions. The images highlight ongoing disaster recovery challenges, infrastructure damage, and communal resilience across the archipelago.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:42 WIB
Ministry of Women's Empowerment Spotlights Sukabumi Case of Child Allegedly Tortured to Death by Stepmother
The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) has expressed deep concern over the death of a 12-year-old boy in Sukabumi, West Java, who allegedly suffered fatal abuse at the hands of his stepmother during the month of Ramadan. The ministry pledged to strengthen child abuse reporting services and partner with the Ministry of Population and Family Development to reinforce the family's role as a pillar of child protection, whilst urging community organisations to step up edu
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:22 WIB
Father of Death Penalty Defendant Cannot Afford Travel Costs to Attend Son's Trial
The father of Fandi Ramadhan, a 25-year-old defendant facing the death penalty for allegedly smuggling nearly two tonnes of narcotics, has struggled to afford travel from Medan to Batam to attend court hearings. The fisherman, who earns between Rp30,000 and Rp100,000 per day, relied on donations from villagers to purchase boat tickets, highlighting the financial burden on families of defendants in Indonesia's criminal justice system.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:16 WIB
LPDP Alumni Controversy: Deputy Minister Stella and Parliamentarians Respond to Viral Citizenship Remarks
A viral video by LPDP scholarship alumna DS, celebrating her child's British citizenship and declaring "it's enough that I'm Indonesian, my children shouldn't be," has sparked national outrage and official responses. LPDP has summoned her husband AP over alleged unfulfilled post-study service obligations, whilst Deputy Minister Stella Christie and parliamentarian Melchias Mekeng have weighed in on the moral and ethical dimensions of state-funded scholarship recipients rejecting Indonesian nation
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:56 WIB
Awaiting Resolution: DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Tackles Padel Court Noise Controversy
The DKI Jakarta provincial government is preparing firm action against padel courts in residential areas following persistent noise complaints from residents, with Governor Pramono Anung ordering a comprehensive review of permits and operations. The administration has signalled that courts found to be disturbing public order, operating without proper permits, or lacking community consent could face operational restrictions or licence revocation.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:53 WIB
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Sabah, Malaysia; No Tsunami Threat for North Kalimantan
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck north of Sabah, Malaysia, in the early hours of Monday, with its epicentre located approximately 109 kilometres northeast of Kota Kinabalu at a depth of 628 kilometres. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed the quake posed no tsunami risk to North Kalimantan, though tremors were felt in Nunukan and Tarakan.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:49 WIB
Yesterday in Politics: Diplomacy at the Board of Peace to Papua Security Situation
A roundup of key political developments covers praise for President Prabowo's diplomacy at the Board of Peace forum, Indonesia's push to liberate Palestine, and the parliamentary ethics body clearing Ahmad Sahroni's reinstatement. The summary also highlights concerns over ongoing security incidents in Papua and the government's response to instability in Yahukimo regency.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:47 WIB
Yesterday's Legal News: Child Abuse in Maluku to Asset Forfeiture Bill
A roundup of major legal developments includes Coordinating Minister Yusril's demand for ethical and criminal proceedings against a mobile brigade officer who allegedly killed a child in Maluku, and the KPK's endorsement of the Asset Forfeiture Bill currently under discussion by the government and parliament. Other cases covered include a child allegedly killed by a stepmother in Sukabumi, a young police officer's suspected hazing death in Makassar, and the arrest of an Interpol fugitive linked
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:39 WIB
UBS and Galeri24 gold prices at Pegadaian unchanged on Monday morning
Gold bar prices at state pawnshop Pegadaian remained flat on Monday morning, with UBS gold holding at Rp3,061,000 per gramme and Galeri24 steady at Rp3,047,000 per gramme. The prices were unchanged from Sunday's figures, with Antam gold prices expected to be updated after 08:30 WIB.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:35 WIB
BMKG: Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake in Sabah, Malaysia Poses No Tsunami Risk
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed that a magnitude 7.2 earthquake striking northern Sabah, Malaysia on Sunday evening poses no tsunami threat to Indonesia. The deep earthquake, centred 109 km northeast of Kota Kinabalu at a depth of 628 km, was felt in the Indonesian border towns of Nunukan and Tarakan with low-intensity tremors.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:32 WIB
Monday Morning Traffic Congestion Reported Across Jakarta Toll Roads
State-owned toll operator Jasa Marga reported widespread congestion across multiple Jakarta toll roads on Monday morning, caused primarily by increased traffic volume. Key bottlenecks were identified on the Jagorawi, Jakarta-Cikampek, Jakarta-Tangerang, Inner City, JORR W2U, and Kunciran-Cengkareng toll roads, with additional delays from vehicle breakdowns and road repair works.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:31 WIB
3 Concerns Raised by Residents Regarding Depok Baru Station
Residents have criticised Depok Baru commuter rail station for its lack of disability and elderly-friendly facilities, with the sole means of platform transfer being an underpass accessed via steep staircases. Calls have been made for lifts, escalators, or overhead crossings to improve accessibility, as the current conditions are forcing some passengers to avoid the station entirely.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 06:54 WIB
Married Couple Trapped Ex-Boyfriend in Scheme to Steal His Car
A married couple in Tangerang lured the wife's ex-boyfriend into a trap at a hotel before stealing his car, valued at approximately Rp 180 million. Police recovered the vehicle and arrested both suspects within days, charging them with aggravated theft carrying a maximum sentence of 12 years' imprisonment.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 06:49 WIB
House of Representatives Urged to Oversee Indonesia's Involvement in Board of Peace and ISF
The Prosperous Justice Party's central advisory council has called on Indonesia's House of Representatives to exercise its oversight function regarding the country's participation in the Gaza Board of Peace and the planned deployment of Indonesian military personnel to the International Stabilisation Force. The demand highlights concerns over foreign policy transparency, budget accountability, and the risk that Indonesia's involvement could legitimise Israeli actions against Palestine.
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