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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:09 WIB
Passenger Overcrowding at Transjakarta Velbak Bus Stop
Severe passenger overcrowding hit the Transjakarta Velbak bus stop on Friday morning after flooding near Swadarma caused significant delays on corridors 13, 13B and L13E. The congestion, which backed up to the pedestrian bridge linking Kebayoran bus stop and Kebayoran train station, forced staff to halt escalator operations whilst buses arrived every 5–15 minutes already at full capacity, leaving office workers scrambling to get to work on time.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:08 WIB
Antam gold rises Rp28,000 to Rp2.944 million per gram on Friday morning
PT Antam Tbk's gold price climbed Rp28,000 on Friday to reach Rp2,944,000 per gram, with the buyback price also rising to Rp2,725,000 per gram. The price movements reflect continued upward momentum in domestic gold markets, with tax obligations under PMK No. 34/PMK.10/2017 applying to all transactions.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:07 WIB
MP Urges Government to Stabilise Food Prices Ahead of Lebaran
A member of the House of Representatives' Commission VII has called on the government to maintain supply chain stability and control food prices amid surging demand during Ramadan and Lebaran. The lawmaker warned that unchecked price rises could dampen consumer spending, trigger inflation, and undermine economic growth, while urging the government to seize the seasonal consumption boom as an opportunity to stimulate the economy.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:07 WIB
List of 46 Flood Points in Jakarta Following Overnight Rainfall
Heavy rainfall since the early hours of Friday 20 February caused flooding across 41 neighbourhood units and five road sections in Jakarta, with water levels reaching up to 130 centimetres in parts of South Jakarta. The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) deployed field personnel alongside water resources, highways, and fire and rescue agencies to accelerate drainage, whilst the government prepared basic necessities for flood-affected residents.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:05 WIB
Peace Council Outlines Post-War Gaza Reconstruction Plans
The Trump-backed Peace Council has unveiled a governance, security, and reconstruction framework for post-war Gaza, including a new High Representative's Office and the recruitment of a transitional Palestinian police force. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair endorsed the framework as the best hope for the region, whilst the Council's director-general stressed that full demilitarisation is a prerequisite for reconstruction to begin.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:05 WIB
More Than 70 Countries Join US Civil-Military Command Centre for Gaza
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz announced that over 70 countries are now participating in Washington's civil-military command centre for the Gaza Strip, with humanitarian aid deliveries increasing fivefold compared to pre-ceasefire levels. The initiative has seen 4,200 aid lorries entering Palestine weekly for 13 consecutive weeks, whilst severe hunger among Gazan households has dropped from 30 per cent to one per cent, marking a significant shift in the humanitarian situation.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Horse Powertrain introduces new hybrid powertrain system
Horse Powertrain, a joint venture between Geely, Renault Group, and Aramco, has unveiled a new hybrid powertrain system designed to run entirely on renewable-feedstock petrol, achieving a peak brake thermal efficiency of 44.2 per cent. The system, developed in collaboration with Spanish energy firm Repsol, promises fuel consumption below 3.3 litres per 100 km and significant COâ‚‚ emission reductions, with the first demonstrator vehicle expected in early 2026.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
Airport Train Derails After Truck Collision at Poris, Commuter Line Services Disrupted
A Soekarno-Hatta Airport train derailed near Poris Station in Tangerang on Friday morning after colliding with a truck at a level crossing, disrupting commuter rail services on the Tangerang route. KAI Commuter confirmed no casualties and offered full refunds to affected passengers, whilst advising airport-bound travellers to seek alternative transport as services were curtailed to intermediate stations.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:57 WIB
House Commission VII: Use Domestic Products in Village Cooperative Vehicle Procurement
Deputy Chair of House Commission VII Evita Nursanty has urged the government to prioritise domestic products in the Rp24.66 trillion procurement of 105,000 commercial vehicles for village cooperatives, currently contracted to Indian manufacturers Mahindra and Tata Motors. She warned that technical specifications — particularly the requirement for four-wheel-drive vehicles — must not be used to circumvent domestic content regulations, and called for the massive procurement to serve as a catalyst
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:57 WIB
Munafri Urges Religious Leaders and Congregations to Strengthen Collaboration in Building Makassar
Makassar Mayor Munafri Arifuddin has used his Ramadhan Safari programme to call for stronger collaboration between religious leaders, congregations, and the municipal government to accelerate the city's development. He acknowledged limited progress in his first year but reaffirmed his administration's commitment to clean, transparent governance and closing loopholes for abuse of authority.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:54 WIB
TransJakarta Corridor 13 Delayed Due to Flooding in Swadarma Cipulir
TransJakarta bus services on Corridor 13, Route 13B, and L13E experienced significant delays on Friday morning after flooding hit the Swadarma area of Cipulir, South Jakarta. The flooding caused severe traffic congestion on Jalan Swadarma Raya, disrupting public transport operations and prompting TransJakarta to issue passenger advisories.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:51 WIB
Profile of Prihati Pujowaskito, the New President Director of BPJS Kesehatan
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed retired Major General Prihati Pujowaskito as the new President Director of Indonesia's national health insurance agency BPJS Kesehatan, replacing Ali Ghufron Mukti for a five-year term under Presidential Decree No. 17/P of 2026. The appointee is a military-trained interventional cardiologist who served as a Kopassus doctor, headed the cardiology department at the RSPAD Gatot Soebroto military hospital, and most recently served as Dean of the Faculty of Me
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:50 WIB
Trump: Outcome of US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations to Be Determined Within 10 Days
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the outcome of nuclear negotiations with Iran will be determined within the next 10 days, amid rising tensions and an increased American military presence in the Middle East. A Trump adviser reportedly estimated a "90 per cent chance" of a strike if talks fail, whilst the White House maintained that diplomacy remains the preferred option.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:50 WIB
Restaurants Banned from Daytime Opening in Tangerang During Ramadan; PKS Urges Consideration for Non-Muslims
The Tangerang Regency government has prohibited restaurants and food stalls from operating outside the hours of 4pm to 4am during Ramadan, a policy it says is routinely enforced each year. The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has criticised the blanket restriction, arguing it should accommodate non-Muslims and Muslims unable to fast, suggesting alternatives such as using curtains rather than forcing closures.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:50 WIB
Indodax Says BTC Correction to US$66,000 Is a Normal Cycle
Bitcoin fell 1.25 per cent to around US$66,450 following the release of FOMC minutes, which Indodax's vice president described as a normal consolidation phase with strong support at US$64,000. The commentary also linked global monetary conditions to Bank Indonesia's interest rate policy, noting its implications for domestic investor liquidity and the rupiah's stability.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:48 WIB
Tangerang Regency Bans Daytime Restaurant Operations During Ramadan as PKB Urges Tolerance
The Tangerang Regency government has restricted restaurants and eateries to operating only between 4pm and 4am during Ramadan 1447 Hijriah, a policy issued through a circular letter endorsed by the regional leadership forum (Forkopimda). Whilst the National Awakening Party (PKB) respected the decision as a product of local deliberation, its central board chairman Daniel Johan called for balanced implementation that considers the needs of non-Muslims, pregnant women, the elderly, and those medica
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:46 WIB
Mobile Samsat Services Available Across 14 Areas in Greater Jakarta on Friday
Jakarta Metropolitan Police have deployed mobile Samsat (one-stop vehicle registration) units across 14 locations in Greater Jakarta to facilitate annual motor vehicle tax payments. The service, covering Jakarta, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi, requires residents to bring original identity cards, vehicle ownership certificates and registration documents, though five-yearly registration renewals must still be processed at permanent Samsat offices.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:46 WIB
Indonesia and US Agree on Cross-Sector Cooperation Commitments Worth Rp649.42 Trillion
Indonesia and the United States have formalised trade and investment commitments worth US$38.4 billion (Rp649.42 trillion) across agricultural and manufacturing sectors at the US-Indonesia Business Summit 2026 in Washington D.C. The deals include US$4.5 billion in agricultural purchases and US$33.91 billion in manufacturing investment, with semiconductor industry plans alone accounting for over US$31 billion. Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto highlighted the completion of the Agreement on
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:44 WIB
Gaza media office: 1,148 Palestinians cross Rafah border crossing
The Hamas-run Gaza media office reports that 1,148 Palestinians have crossed the Rafah border crossing in both directions since its partial reopening on 2 February, well short of the 3,400 expected during the same period. Hamas has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement's operational mechanisms by restricting movement, conducting harsh interrogations, and failing to meet daily departure and return quotas, endangering patients and wounded individuals awaiting medical treatment abroad
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 15:43 WIB
Mount Semeru Erupts Seven Times with Plume Heights Reaching 1 Kilometre
Mount Semeru in East Java erupted seven times on Friday morning, producing ash columns between 500 metres and 1 kilometre above the summit. The volcano remains at Level III (Alert) status, with the Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation issuing exclusion zones of up to 13 kilometres from the crater and warning residents of potential pyroclastic flows, lava avalanches and lahars along surrounding river systems.
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