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South Jakarta Immigration Arrests Foreign DJ and Dancer for Residence Permit Violations

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The South Jakarta Immigration Office, through a joint operation by the Foreign Nationals Surveillance Team (Tim Pora) together with the Pomdam Jaya military police, has arrested a disc jockey (DJ) and a dancer, both foreign nationals, who are strongly suspected of misusing their...

Chinese New Year: Driving Licence and Vehicle Registration Services Suspended

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Traffic Directorate has suspended driving licence (SIM) and vehicle registration certificate (STNK) services today due to the national holiday for the celebration of Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili. Services will resume on Wednesday (18/2).

DKI Jakarta Roundup: Transjakarta Bus Smoke Incident to Residents Lacking Physical Activity

Jakarta (ANTARA) - A number of news stories from DKI Jakarta on Monday (16/2), ranging from a Transjakarta bus emitting smoke to residents lacking physical activity. Here are the notable Jakarta stories worth revisiting. **1.

Crime Round-up: Brawl Attempt and Collapsed Wall at SMPN 182

Jakarta (ANTARA) - A number of security-related incidents marked events in Jakarta on Monday (16/2), ranging from an attempted brawl to a collapsed wall beside SMPN 182 Jakarta. Here is a fuller summary of the stories that remain of interest. **1.

Golkar Confirms Party Chairman to Run as Legislative Candidate for 2029

Golkar Party Secretary General Muhammad Sarmuji has stated that Golkar Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia has long expressed his desire to stand as a candidate for the House of Representatives (DPR RI) in the 2029 general election. "It's not sudden.

President Prabowo Departs for United States to Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement

President Prabowo Subianto and his entourage departed for the United States from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Monday (16/2/2026). According to a statement from the Presidential Secretariat, Prabowo was accompanied on the visit by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil...

PDIP's Reasons for Questioning Plan to Deploy TNI Troops to Gaza

A member of the House of Representatives from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Tubagus Hasanuddin, has criticised the government's plan to send peacekeeping troops to Gaza, Palestine.

Ministry of Transport Closes 11 Pioneer Airports in Papua

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Transport has temporarily suspended operations at 11 pioneer airports in Papua. The suspension follows the shooting incident targeting a Smart Air aircraft at Korowai Airstrip, Boven Digoel Regency, South Papua.

Pramono Bans Civil Organisations from Sweeping Restaurants During Ramadan

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has banned civil organisations (ormas) or any other parties from conducting sweeps or raids on restaurants that remain open during Ramadan. The prohibition was issued to ensure the capital maintains a conducive atmosphere throughout the fasting month.

Various Prohibitions in Jakarta During Ramadan

The Jakarta Provincial Government has banned sahur on the road (SOTR) activities during Ramadan 2026. The Jakarta administration reasoned that sahur on the road activities have the potential to cause security risks and public order disturbances.

PDIP Legislator Criticises Deployment of TNI Troops to Gaza

Member of House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I Tubagus Hasanuddin has drawn attention to the policy of deploying TNI soldiers to Gaza, Palestine. Approximately 8,000 TNI troops are set to be dispatched to Gaza towards the end of June 2026.

Smart Air Incident: 11 Pioneer Airports in Papua Temporarily Closed

A total of 11 pioneer airports in Papua have had their operations temporarily suspended following the shooting of a Cessna Grand Caravan PK-SNR aircraft belonging to PT Smart Cakrawala Aviation on 11 February 2026.

PBI BPJS Health Insurance Participant Data to Be Updated Monthly

Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar has said the government will update the data of subsidised health insurance (PBI) participants under the Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) once a month, to ensure the assistance reaches its intended recipients.

Lesperssi Reveals Impact of TNI Troop Deployment to Gaza

Researcher from the Indonesian Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies (Lesperssi), Beni Sukadis, has assessed that many aspects of the planned involvement of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, Palestine, remain unclear.

National Police Support Improved BPJS Healthcare Services for Workers

Tangerang Regency, Banten (ANTARA) - The Indonesian National Police (Polri) have pledged support for improving healthcare services for Social Security Agency (BPJS) participants from the worker and labour community.

BPS: National Decile Rankings May Differ from Regional Assessments

The government has stated that the welfare rankings, or deciles, used as the basis for determining recipients of the National Health Insurance Premium Assistance (PBI) are calculated at the national level, not based on individual regional calculations.

Tolerance: Cap Go Meh Peak Schedule in Samarinda Adjusted for Ramadan

Thien Ie Kong Temple in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, has changed the schedule of its lion dance performance during the peak of Cap Go Meh 2026 celebrations to daytime hours. The decision was taken as a gesture of tolerance towards Muslims observing evening worship during the holy month of Ramadan.

IDAI Chairman Dr Piprim Claims Dismissal by Health Minister Budi Gunadi

Jakarta, VIVA – Paediatric cardiac consultant and Chairman of the Indonesian Paediatric Association (IDAI), Dr Piprim Basarah Yunarso, has claimed he was dismissed by Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin.

PLN, MEBI and Huawei Join Forces to Launch Signature EV Charging Station

PT PLN (Persero) has collaborated with PT Mega Energi Biru Indonesia (MEBI) and Huawei Digital Power Indonesia to inaugurate the Zora SPKLU Signature at Scientia, Summarecon Gading Serpong, South Tangerang, on Saturday, 14 February 2026.

National Police Chief Donates Blood at KSPSI's 53rd Anniversary Celebration

Jakarta (ANTARA) - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo donated blood whilst attending the 53rd anniversary celebration of the Confederation of All Indonesian Workers' Unions (KSPSI) on Monday.

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