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Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:09 WIB
Bappenas strengthens sharia finance access in South Kalimantan
The National Development Planning Ministry (Bappenas) is bolstering data-driven inclusive financial access in South Kalimantan to boost productive sector value and regional economic growth. Using the Regional Financial Access Index (IKAD), the ministry aims to bridge the province's extensive village-level agricultural and mining potential with sharia-compliant financing, supported by a network of over 450 cooperatives serving micro, small and medium enterprises.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:02 WIB
Ramadan in Simplicity: Celebrating the Holy Month in Displacement Tents
Survivors of the November 2025 flash floods and landslides in Aceh are observing Ramadan in BNPB emergency tents, yet continue to share what little they have with others. The article highlights both the resilience and generosity of displaced communities and the stark reality of their living conditions, raising questions about the pace of disaster recovery efforts in the province.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Seknas IM Considers SPPG Incentives a Recognition of Hard Work in Delivering Free Nutritious Meals Programme
The National Secretariat of Indonesia Maju (Seknas IM), a group of Prabowo Subianto supporters, has praised the National Nutrition Agency's decision to provide incentives to nutrition programme implementing units (SPPG) involved in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. The incentive framework, established under BGN Decree No. 401.1 of 2025, aims to ensure proper governance and transparency whilst recognising the efforts of all parties involved in the programme's implementation.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:52 WIB
Central Sulawesi DPRD Expresses Disappointment Over Meeting Between CPM and Poboya Customary Leaders
The Central Sulawesi provincial legislature's Commission III expressed frustration after PT Citra Palu Mineral (CPM) and Poboya customary leaders held a meeting in Jakarta without notifying the DPRD or local government, raising concerns about the legality of any agreements reached. A subsequent public hearing addressed two key issues: the proposed reduction of CPM's contract of work area by 246 hectares and the establishment of a People's Mining Area, alongside potential partnership arrangements
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:38 WIB
Jakarta Disaster Agency Reports Pasar Ikan Floodgate Elevated to Alert Level 2
Jakarta's Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has raised the alert status of the Pasar Ikan floodgate in North Jakarta to Siaga 2 (Alert) after water levels rose to 203 cm. Several coastal areas including Kamal Muara, Penjaringan, Pluit, Ancol, and Marunda have been warned of potential flooding, whilst all other floodgates across the capital remain at normal status.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:53 WIB
BSI says 2 million active customers could potentially join umrah savings programme
Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) has identified approximately 2 million of its active customers as potential participants in its newly launched Umrah Savings programme, targeting the growing demand for religious travel among younger demographics. The state-owned Islamic bank, which recorded 16.2 per cent year-on-year growth in third-party funds to Rp380 trillion as of December 2025, is leveraging its large customer base and financial literacy initiatives to convert savers into umrah pilgrims.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:48 WIB
CPM reveals meeting with Poboya indigenous leaders in Jakarta
PT Citra Palu Mineral (CPM), a subsidiary of PT Bumi Resources Minerals, disclosed that it held meetings with indigenous leaders from Poboya, Palu, in Jakarta, reaching a four-point agreement on community welfare and local workforce priorities. The discussions, held during a third hearing at the Central Sulawesi provincial legislature, also addressed demands to reduce CPM's contract of work area by 246 hectares and establish a community mining zone, amid ongoing tensions over forest encroachment
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:38 WIB
BSI launches savings product to facilitate umrah pilgrimage for customers
State-owned Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) has launched the BSI Tabungan Umrah savings product, offering an integrated end-to-end ecosystem for customers planning their umrah pilgrimage, from saving and purchasing travel packages to making transactions in Saudi Arabia. The product, which operates under a wadiah contract with no administration fees, includes a Visa Mabrur Debit Card offering free ATM withdrawals in Saudi Arabia and competitive exchange rates, whilst also strengthening BSI's halal t
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:30 WIB
Deputy Governor Raises Awareness of Position in Addressing Survey Gap with KDM
West Java Deputy Governor Erwan Setiawan has responded to a significant gap in public approval ratings between himself (55.3%) and Governor Dedi Mulyadi (95.5%), citing Sundanese philosophy about a deputy never surpassing the leader. Erwan dismissed rifts with the governor, emphasising that differing public perceptions are natural given their distinct roles and that effective governance, not popularity, remains the priority.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:06 WIB
Batam District Court Hears Defence Pleas of Defendants in 2-Tonne Methamphetamine Case
The Batam District Court held defence plea hearings for six defendants accused of transporting nearly two tonnes of narcotics aboard the vessel Sea Dragon. Two Thai nationals and four Indonesian crew members argued they had no knowledge of or intent to possess the drugs, with one young defendant — a fisherman's son facing the death penalty — pleading he had no authority to question the captain about the suspicious cargo transfer at sea. The trial is set to continue with the prosecution's respons
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 02:01 WIB
Angkasa Pura Indonesia and AirAsia Strengthen Eastern Indonesia Connectivity
State airport operator PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia and Indonesia AirAsia are deepening their collaboration with the launch of four new domestic routes to bolster air connectivity across Eastern Indonesia. The new routes linking Surabaya, Luwuk, Kendari and Palu are expected to expand transportation access, boost tourism and stimulate inter-regional economic activity in historically underserved areas.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 01:55 WIB
Banyuwangi Regency Distributes Business Capital Assistance Through Wenak Programme
The Banyuwangi Regency Government in East Java has been distributing business capital assistance to small stall owners through its Warung Naik Kelas (Wenak) programme, which has supported around 1,559 community stalls since its launch in 2021. The programme targets micro-enterprises from disadvantaged families, with recipients proposed by villages and verified by the local Cooperatives, Micro Enterprises, and Trade Agency, and has also attracted corporate CSR support.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 01:48 WIB
Bali Transport Agency Denies Entry of Thousands of Electric Taxis
The Bali Transportation Agency has denied social media claims that 3,000 to 10,000 new electric taxis would be introduced to the island, clarifying that the total taxi quota remains at 3,500 units as established by a 2015 study. Rather than adding new vehicles, the provincial government is pursuing a gradual electrification strategy, requiring existing taxi operators to replace their fossil-fuel fleets with battery-electric vehicles in line with the Governor's 2019 regulation on EV adoption.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 01:41 WIB
Constitutional amendment to limit Malaysian PM's tenure to one decade
Malaysia has introduced a constitutional amendment bill to cap the prime minister's tenure at a cumulative total of ten years, fulfilling a key electoral promise of the ruling MADANI government. The restriction applies solely to the prime ministerial office and is calculated based on total years served rather than parliamentary terms, meaning incumbent PM Anwar Ibrahim would still have seven years of eligibility remaining.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 01:33 WIB
BOPPJ: President Requests Master Plan for North Java Coast Protection
President Prabowo Subianto has directed the Java North Coast Management Authority (BOPPJ) to urgently prepare a master plan for the protection of Java's northern coastline, citing climate change-driven sea level rises of approximately 5 centimetres per year. The project centres on a 535-kilometre giant sea wall estimated to cost at least US$80 billion, to be funded primarily through public-private partnerships, safeguarding 60 per cent of Indonesia's industrial base and vital agricultural land a
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 01:26 WIB
Tian Bahtiar deplores charges over production of negative news on corruption cases
Former TV crew member Tian Bahtiar has condemned the charges against him for allegedly producing negative news coverage of three corruption cases, arguing that labelling journalism as "negative news" endangers press freedom and falls outside the Prosecutor's Office's purview. Bahtiar, who faces eight years' imprisonment for alleged obstruction of justice alongside an activist and a lawyer, maintained that all his media output was fact-based and that prosecutors never lodged any complaints or exe
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 01:16 WIB
OJK investigating 32 capital market cases involving corporations and influencers
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) is examining 32 capital market cases involving corporate actors, individuals, and social media influencers, with allegations ranging from dissemination of false information to market price manipulation. The regulator plans to issue new regulations in the first half of 2025 that will extend oversight to crypto assets and digital finance, explicitly governing the conduct of financial influencers. Cases found to contain criminal elements may be escalat
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 00:43 WIB
Central Information Commission orders BKN to disclose KPK national insight test results to applicants
The Central Information Commission has ruled that the National Civil Service Agency (BKN) must release the results of the controversial national insight test (TWK) conducted on KPK employees to the two former anti-corruption commission staff who filed the information dispute. The ruling is seen as a significant victory for the 57 former KPK employees who were dismissed after failing the test during the 2021 civil service transition, with advocates calling on President Prabowo Subianto to reinsta
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 00:03 WIB
Drunk man's car thief in Tambora faces seven years in prison
A 33-year-old man has been arrested for stealing a car and valuables from an intoxicated victim who had passed out in Tambora, West Jakarta. The suspect, who was unemployed, had already advertised the stolen vehicle for sale on Facebook before police apprehended him, and now faces up to seven years' imprisonment under Indonesia's aggravated theft provisions.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 23:59 WIB
Local Government: Construction of 12 Temporary Shelters in West Aceh Nearly Complete
The West Aceh district government has confirmed that 12 temporary housing units for flash flood victims in Pante Ceureumen sub-district, constructed by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), are nearing completion. The regent is targeting occupancy before Ramadan so that displaced residents will no longer be in evacuation tents by Eid al-Fitr, whilst the government continues to provide living allowances and aid to affected communities.
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