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Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 20:04 WIB
Pulau Karya Cemetery in Thousand Islands Crowded with Pilgrims Ahead of Ramadan
The public cemetery on Pulau Karya in Jakarta's Thousand Islands district is experiencing a surge in visitors as residents observe the traditional practice of grave pilgrimages ahead of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. Local authorities have undertaken cleaning and maintenance preparations to ensure visitor comfort, whilst urging pilgrims to maintain cleanliness at the site.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:44 WIB
Muhammadiyah Calls for Tolerance Over Differing Ramadan Start Dates
Muhammadiyah chairman Haedar Nashir has urged Indonesian Muslims to respond wisely to differences in determining the start of Ramadan 1447 H, with Muhammadiyah beginning fasting on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 based on its own astronomical calculations. The Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI) has acknowledged the likely divergence, whilst the Ministry of Religious Affairs conducted hilal observations at 96 locations ahead of its official isbat session. Haedar also emphasised that Ramadan should ser
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 18:20 WIB
What Is on Prabowo's Agenda in the United States?
President Prabowo Subianto has embarked on a state visit to Washington D.C. with two key agenda items: signing a reciprocal trade agreement with President Trump that would reduce US tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32 to 19 per cent, and attending the inaugural Board of Peace summit. The trade deal includes US tariff exemptions for Indonesian palm oil, coffee, and cocoa, whilst Indonesia has committed to eliminating import duties on most American products — though Indonesia's potential US$1 bill
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 17:53 WIB
Piprim Dismissed: Health Ministry Insists Paediatric Cardiac Services Remain Safe
Indonesia's Health Ministry dismissed paediatric cardiologist Piprim Basarah Yanuarso for refusing to report to his new posting at Fatmawati Hospital, citing civil service discipline regulations. The sacking has raised concerns about the impact on children's heart surgery services and specialist medical training at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, with remaining staff reporting growing patient queues, particularly among national health insurance (BPJS) patients.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 16:46 WIB
Religious Affairs Minister Takes OSO's Private Jet to Attend Balai Sarkiah Inauguration
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar flew on a private jet provided by Hanura Party chairman Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO) to attend the inauguration of the Balai Sarkiah building in Takalar, South Sulawesi. The facility, built by the OSO Foundation, is intended to serve as a centre for religious activities, education, and community empowerment, raising questions about the propriety of a cabinet minister accepting private transport from a political party leader.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 16:00 WIB
Why Does the Date of Chinese New Year Change Every Year?
Chinese New Year, or Imlek, falls today, Tuesday 17 February 2026. Behind the annual celebration lies a wealth of fascinating history, particularly regarding how the date of Imlek is determined. So how is the date of Imlek established, and what are the origins of the celebration? According to RD.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 16:00 WIB
Ministry of Religious Affairs Holds Isbat Session Today to Determine Start of Ramadan 2026
Jakarta, VIVA – The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) will hold an Isbat session to determine the first day of Ramadan 1447 Hijri today, Tuesday, 17 February 2026. According to information from Kemenag's official Instagram account, the Isbat session will be held at Hotel Borobudur in...
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:52 WIB
453 Joint Personnel Deployed to Secure Lunar New Year Celebrations at 42 Temples in West Jakarta
West Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief Commissioner Twedi Aditya Bennyahdi announced that the West Jakarta Metropolitan Police, together with the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) and related agencies, have deployed 453 joint personnel to secure Lunar New Year celebrations.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:50 WIB
44 Confucian Inmates Receive Sentence Remissions for Lunar New Year 2026
The Directorate General of Corrections under the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections granted Special Remissions and Special Sentence Reductions for Lunar New Year 2026 to 44 Confucian inmates across Indonesia on Tuesday (17 February).
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:49 WIB
East Jakarta Repairs Thousands of Potholes
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The East Jakarta Highways Agency (Suku Dinas Bina Marga) has repaired 1,745 potholes spread across 10 sub-districts in the area. "Since early February until now, a total of 1,745 potholes in East Jakarta have been patched," said Head of the East Jakarta Highways Agency Benhard...
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:40 WIB
Chinese New Year: 44 Inmates Receive Sentence Remissions and Reductions
The Directorate General of Corrections (Ditjenpas) under the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has granted special remissions and sentence reductions to 44 Confucian inmates in commemoration of Chinese New Year 2026.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:39 WIB
How Many Days Until Ramadan 2026? Isbat Session to Determine Official Schedule
Indonesian Muslims are preparing to observe Ramadan, with Muhammadiyah members set to begin fasting on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. The Muhammadiyah central leadership has announced the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah, whilst the government's official Isbat session will formally determine the commencement date for the broader Muslim population.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:31 WIB
Ministry of Religious Affairs Reveals Reason Why Isbat Session for Start of Fasting Is Held at Hotel
The government is this year holding the isbat session to determine 1 Ramadan 2026, or 1447 Hijriah, at Hotel Borobudur in Central Jakarta. The government has revealed the reason behind the change of venue.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:23 WIB
House of Representatives Reveals Jokowi's Role in KPK Law Revision
A number of Commission III members of the House of Representatives (DPR) have expressed anger over statements made by former president Joko Widodo. Jokowi declared that the revision of Law Number 19 of 2019 on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was a DPR initiative.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:23 WIB
Yesterday's Headlines: BPS Accelerates PBI JKN Verification and Flooding in Grobogan
Jakarta (ANTARA) - A number of stories attracted readers' attention on Monday (16/2), beginning with the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) accelerating field verification of National Health Insurance Contribution Assistance Recipients (PBI-JKN) whose status had been deactivated.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:23 WIB
Israeli Police Arrest Al-Aqsa Mosque Imam
Jerusalem (ANTARA) - Israeli occupation police on Monday evening (16/2) arrested the Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Mohammad Ali Al-Abbasi, in the mosque's courtyard in occupied Jerusalem, according to local sources.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:22 WIB
Ship on South Halmahera–Ternate Route Sinks in Waters off Makian Island, North Maluku
Ternate (ANTARA) — The motor vessel (KM) Intim Teratai, which departed from Babang Port bound for Bastiong Port in Ternate, was reported to have sunk in the waters off Makian Island, South Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, in the early hours of Tuesday.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:19 WIB
Kampar Police Hold Grand Religious Gathering Ahead of Ramadan 2026 with Ustaz Abdul Somad
Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, Kampar Police held a grand religious gathering (tabligh akbar) featuring Ustaz Abdul Somad (UAS) in Kampar Regency, Riau. Riau Police Chief Inspector General Herry Heryawan was also in attendance.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:19 WIB
Palestine Says Israel Obstructing Gaza Committee's Work Under Trump's Proposal
Gaza (ANTARA) - Israel is obstructing the work of the Palestinian national committee established to manage the Gaza Strip in accordance with United States President Donald Trump's plan, Palestinian Deputy Foreign Minister Omar Awadallah told RIA Novosti on Monday (16/2).
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 15:16 WIB
ORI: Development Planning Inseparable from Public Service Quality
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Ombudsman (ORI) Chairman Mokhammad Najih has affirmed that national development planning cannot be separated from the quality of public services. "Every development policy ultimately comes down to how the state serves its citizens in a fair, effective and civilised...
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