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Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:14 WIB
Lambung Mangkurat University strengthens entrepreneurship ecosystem to produce innovative young business leaders
Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) in Banjarmasin has launched the Rocket Incubation by YABN 2026 programme, enrolling 47 scholarship recipients in a six-month entrepreneurship development course. The initiative, developed in collaboration with several foundations, aims to nurture young entrepreneurs capable of contributing to the national economic growth target of eight per cent per annum.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:03 WIB
Mobile Driving Licence Service Locations in Jakarta This Monday
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police's Traffic Directorate continues to operate mobile driving licence (SIM) renewal services at five locations across the capital. The service, open from 08:00 to 14:00 WIB, handles renewals for Class A and Class C licences only, with fees set at Rp80,000 and Rp75,000 respectively under Government Regulation No. 76/2020.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:01 WIB
BNPB intensifies clearing of Aceh farmland from timber and mud
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has stepped up efforts to clear farmland in Kampung Toweren, Central Aceh, buried under thick mud and timber debris following flash floods triggered by Cyclone Senyar. The operation, deploying heavy machinery since 22 February, aims to restore rice paddies before the planting season window of February–April 2026, as the disaster has left fields resembling "timber forests" and halted agricultural activity that forms the community's primary li
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:18 WIB
Magnitude 7 earthquake detected in North Kalimantan
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) detected a magnitude 7 earthquake in North Kalimantan early on Monday morning. The quake's epicentre was located on land at a depth of 630 kilometres northwest of Tana Tidung Regency, with no official assessment yet issued regarding aftershock or tsunami potential.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:16 WIB
Construction of temporary shelters begins in isolated East Aceh village following disaster
Construction of approximately 1,500 temporary housing units has commenced in Sahraja Village, East Aceh, one of the worst-affected areas following the flash floods of late November 2025. The military aims to complete the shelters by Eid al-Fitr in March 2026, though the village's remote location and difficult access have slowed progress compared to other areas. Residents previously living in flood-prone areas are set to be relocated to higher ground.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:06 WIB
Bapanas Asks Food Task Force to Investigate MinyaKita Sales Above Price Ceiling in Depok
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has called on the Metropolitan Police's Food Task Force to investigate subsidised cooking oil being sold above the government-mandated retail price ceiling in Depok, West Java. During an unannounced inspection at Pasar Agung Depok ahead of Ramadan, officials found MinyaKita cooking oil priced at Rp17,500–Rp18,000 per litre, well above the mandated Rp15,700. While cooking oil pricing violations drew scrutiny, other staple commodities including rice, sugar and ch
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 03:33 WIB
Agriculture Ministry Pushes Pati Regency for Transparent DOC Distribution to Bolster Food Security
Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture has brokered an agreement between poultry breeding companies and independent farmers in Pati Regency, Central Java, to ensure fair and transparent distribution of day-old chicks (DOC) ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2026. The deal guarantees a minimum supply of 1,000 boxes of DOC per week to independent farmers without feed bundling requirements, aiming to stabilise chicken prices and strengthen national food security.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 23:00 WIB
Bridge Connecting Ponorogo and Trenggalek Collapses; Residents Rely on Emergency Gondola
A bridge linking the Ponorogo and Trenggalek regencies in East Java has collapsed, forcing local residents to construct a makeshift gondola river crossing over the Jabak River. The community-built emergency gondola to Gedangan Village, Ngrayun, Ponorogo highlights ongoing infrastructure vulnerabilities in rural Java and the lack of rapid government response to restore connectivity.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:52 WIB
Armed Criminal Group Attacks Security Post in Nabire, Police Recover Two Charred Bodies
An armed criminal group (KKB) attacked and set fire to a security post belonging to PT Kristalin Ekalestari in Nabire, Central Papua, resulting in the discovery of two charred bodies. The victims have been transferred to Nabire Regional Hospital for autopsy, according to the spokesperson for the Damai Cartenz 2026 security operation.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:45 WIB
Ramadan Safari: West Java Governor Conducts Open 'Audit' of Bekasi Regency Budget
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi publicly scrutinised Bekasi Regency's 2026 budget during a Ramadan Safari event, questioning infrastructure spending claims and criticising land-use practices that have worsened flooding. The regency's Rp7.7 trillion budget shows personnel expenditure as the largest component at Rp3.56 trillion, whilst road infrastructure allocation stands at just Rp230 billion — far below the Rp1.2 trillion figure cited by the acting regent.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:39 WIB
Deputy Ministers Irene Umar and Veronica Tan Open National Lunar New Year Festival in Central Jakarta
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar and Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Veronica Tan officially opened the National Lunar New Year Festival at Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta. The eight-day event, themed "Harmoni Imlek Nusantara," offers free entry, complimentary health screenings including ultrasound examinations, and blood donation facilities, underscoring Indonesia's unity in diversity during Ramadan.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:38 WIB
Khofifah Urges East Java Regional Heads to Catalogue Intangible Cultural Heritage
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has called on all regents and mayors across the province to systematically inventory their intangible cultural heritage, with findings to be verified, documented in academic manuscripts, and digitised. The initiative aims to preserve East Java's cultural wealth for future generations while strengthening the region's tourism ecosystem.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:37 WIB
Government accelerates permanent housing and infrastructure reconstruction in flood-hit Pidie Jaya
The Indonesian government is accelerating permanent housing construction and critical infrastructure repairs in Pidie Jaya district following devastating floods in late 2025. Government ministers emphasised that accurate local authority data is essential for speeding up construction, whilst coordinating repairs to bridges, sabo dams, and embankments to restore vital access routes and reduce future flooding risk. Through inter-ministerial coordination, the recovery programme aims to provide housi
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:32 WIB
Ministry of Home Affairs: South Sulawesi Ramadhan Leadership Camp Strengthens Central–Regional Synergy within Asta Cita Framework
The Director General of Regional Autonomy at the Ministry of Home Affairs praised South Sulawesi's Ramadhan Leadership Camp as a model for strengthening civil service leadership and central-regional government synergy, recommending it for replication across other provinces. He highlighted the province's strong performance in education and health governance indicators whilst noting ongoing challenges in regional autonomy implementation.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:28 WIB
Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Attempting to Enter Trump's Florida Residence
US Secret Service agents fatally shot an armed man in his early twenties who breached the security perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida early on Sunday morning. The suspect was carrying what appeared to be a rifle and a fuel canister, and was killed after raising the weapon when ordered to drop his items. Trump was in Washington at the time of the incident and no Secret Service protectees or officers were harmed.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:20 WIB
Bank Indonesia Extends Currency Exchange Booking Schedule, Starting 24 February 2026
Bank Indonesia has brought forward the second phase of its rupiah currency exchange booking for Java to 24 February 2026, two days earlier than originally planned, in response to overwhelming public demand ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. The central bank has prepared Rp185.6 trillion in fit-for-circulation banknotes, including Rp8.6 trillion specifically allocated for currency exchange services across 2,883 locations nationwide.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:19 WIB
Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment Stresses Importance of Diversity as Indonesia's Strength
Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Veronica Tan highlighted Indonesia's diversity as a national strength at the opening of the Lunar New Year Festival 2577 in Jakarta. The festival, running from 17 February to 3 March 2026, aims to embody the national motto "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" (Unity in Diversity) whilst also boosting the grassroots economy through increased MSME transactions and tourism growth.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:14 WIB
Central Tapanuli District Government Verifies Data on Homes Damaged by Flash Floods
The Central Tapanuli district government in North Sumatra is conducting a fresh round of data verification on homes damaged by flash floods that struck in November 2025, targeting the sub-districts of Tukka and Badiri. The exercise has already identified 10 previously unrecorded damaged homes in Tukka alone, where over 100 houses were affected. North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution has announced that the provincial government will provide Rp60 million in assistance to residents whose homes susta
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:05 WIB
North Jakarta Administration Urges Residents to Strengthen Community Bonds During Ramadan
The North Jakarta municipal government held a Ramadan Safari event at Al Husna Mosque in Tanjung Priok, calling on residents to strengthen social solidarity and community ties during the holy month. Officials highlighted the DKI Jakarta provincial government's "Jaga Jakarta" programme aimed at maintaining neighbourhood security and social order, while also urging community leaders and youth to prevent street brawls through positive activities.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:05 WIB
Vegetable Farmers Ready to Maintain Supply During Ramadan and Eid
Vegetable farmers across key production centres in Indonesia are preparing to maintain fresh food supply during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. However, they face challenges from high rainfall and rising production costs, raising concerns about potential price fluctuations and supply disruptions during the peak demand period.
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