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Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 00:03 WIB
Daop 9 Stages Barongsai Performances to Celebrate Lunar New Year at Jember and Banyuwangi Stations
PT Kereta Api Indonesia's Operational Area 9 in Jember staged barongsai (lion dance) performances and distributed free refreshments at stations in Jember and Banyuwangi to mark Lunar New Year 2577 Kongzili. The state-owned railway operator recorded approximately 54,000 departing and 55,000 arriving passengers across the extended Lunar New Year holiday period (13–17 February 2026), reflecting strong public demand for rail services and the company's strategy to enhance the passenger experience bey
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 00:03 WIB
Flooded public cemetery fails to deter residents from visiting family graves ahead of Ramadan
Residents in Jakarta braved floodwaters at Semper Public Cemetery (TPU Semper) to visit family graves ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The tradition of grave pilgrimages before Ramadan, in which Muslims pray for deceased relatives, continued despite the cemetery being submerged by flooding.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:57 WIB
Indonesian Military Completes Armco Bridge Construction in Koto Malintang, Agam
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) have nearly completed construction of an armco bridge in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, with an inauguration planned for 23 February 2026. The six-metre bridge replaces a crossing destroyed by flash floods in November 2025, restoring vital transport access for local farmers and schoolchildren who had been forced to take lengthy detours through neighbouring areas.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:56 WIB
Flash Flood Survivors in Agam Welcome Ramadan with Joy at Temporary Shelters
Survivors of flash floods and landslides in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, have expressed gratitude at being able to welcome Ramadan 1447 Hijriah from temporary shelters (huntara) built by Danantara and state-owned construction firm PT Nindya Karya. Some 35 households from two affected hamlets moved into the shelters on 14 February, with local authorities calling for continued support through to the construction of permanent housing.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:53 WIB
Trump Says US Currently in Negotiations with Cuba to Reach Deal
US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is currently in talks with Cuba, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading the negotiations. The statement comes amid Washington's reimposition of a blockade on Cuba, including a fuel embargo, as part of broader efforts to pressure the communist government, while Trump declined to rule out military action against the island nation.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Four Armed Criminal Group Members Under Elkius Kobak Arrested in Dekai
Security forces arrested four members of an armed criminal group (KKB) led by Elkius Kobak in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Highland Papua, with two suspects identified as perpetrators of a school arson attack. The same group is also linked to the fatal shooting of a Smart Air aircraft in Korowai Batu, South Papua, which killed two crew members, though no arrests have yet been made in that case.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:51 WIB
Ministry of Women's Empowerment Pushes for Women's Involvement in Social Forestry Management
Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Veronica Tan has called for greater inclusion of women in social forestry management, arguing that administrative reforms are needed to ensure women workers are formally recognised and have direct access to economic benefits. Speaking during a visit to the Komodo Bamboo Campus in East Nusa Tenggara, she highlighted a model combining three local initiatives — Mama Bambu, Women's Food Gardens, and Social Forestry — as a sustainable and i
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:45 WIB
Catholic Church in Kupang Holds Lunar New Year Mass
A Catholic church in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, celebrated Lunar New Year 2577 with a special Eucharistic Mass themed "Harmony in Diversity." The event at Santa Maria Assumpta Church, led by Parish Priest Father Rudy Tjung Lake, exemplifies Indonesia's interfaith and multicultural traditions, with the priest distributing traditional red envelopes (angpau) to children during the celebration.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:43 WIB
Inkoppas Urges DKI Jakarta to Consider Economic Impact of Smoke-Free Zone Regulation
The Indonesian Market Traders' Cooperative Federation (Inkoppas) has called on Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo to carefully assess the economic consequences of Regional Regulation No. 7/2025 on Smoke-Free Zones before issuing implementing guidelines. The federation warns that restrictions on tobacco product display, advertising and sales could severely harm small traders and market cooperatives, urging field studies before any governor's regulation is enacted.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:37 WIB
Hizbullah warns Israel of potential "painful" response
Hizbullah leader Naim Qassem warned that Israel would face a "painful" response if tensions escalate, whilst accusing the United States of directly supporting Israeli military operations and regional expansion. Speaking at a memorial ceremony, Qassem described Israel as an "expansionist entity" pursuing a "maximum pressure" strategy, and characterised Washington as a "full partner" in Israel's territorial and military campaigns.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:36 WIB
Police Deploy Tight Security for Lunar New Year Worship in Bengkayang
Bengkayang Police deployed 87 joint personnel to secure Lunar New Year 2577 Kongzili celebrations across 38 temples and viharas in six sub-districts of Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan, with an estimated 3,315 worshippers attending. The operation included multi-layered security at houses of worship, coordination with fire services and the state electricity company, and traffic management at key intersections, with authorities reporting no security disturbances through midday.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:32 WIB
38 MSMEs Participate in Mimika Lunar New Year Market Festival
A total of 38 micro, small and medium enterprises participated in the 2026 Lunar New Year Market Festival organised by the Indonesian Chinese Social Association (PSMTI) in Mimika Regency, Central Papua. The three-day festival aimed to promote Chinese-Indonesian culture whilst boosting the local economy, with some stalls reportedly earning up to Rp3 million per day and the regional crafts council showcasing indigenous Kamoro tribal carvings and woven goods from local artisans.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:30 WIB
Yogyakarta Islamic Calendar Authority: Ramadhan Crescent Moon Impossible to Sight in the Region
The Yogyakarta Hisab Rukyat Board (BHR DIY) has confirmed that the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadhan 1447 Hijriah is impossible to observe in the region, as it sits 1.5 degrees below the horizon at sunset — well short of the MABIMS criteria requiring a minimum altitude of 3 degrees. The official determination of Ramadhan's commencement awaits the isbat session convened by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, whilst the observation exercise in Yogyakarta doubles as an astronomical educati
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 22:55 WIB
Dugderan 2026 Becomes Momentum to Strengthen Harmony and Generational Transfer of Tradition
The Semarang city government held its annual Dugderan festival on 16 February 2026, marking the approach of Ramadan with a cultural parade involving thousands of participants from 16 sub-districts. Mayor Agustina Wilujeng highlighted innovations including the first-ever children's parade as a vehicle for cultural regeneration, and emphasised the festival's role in promoting interfaith harmony as it coincided with Lunar New Year and pre-Easter Lent observances. The mayor expressed optimism that t
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 22:47 WIB
Muhammadiyah: Differences in Determining the Start of Ramadan Must Be Approached Wisely
Muhammadiyah Chairman Haedar Nashir has called on Indonesian Muslims to respect differences in determining the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah, urging an attitude of wisdom and tolerance rather than mutual blame. The organisation has set 1 Ramadan as falling on 18 February 2026, based on astronomical calculations and the Global Calendar Parameter system, which identifies qualifying moon sighting conditions in the Americas to establish a unified global date.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 22:38 WIB
Lunar New Year Celebrations in Semarang: Mayor Emphasises Unity and City Harmony
Semarang Mayor Agustina Wilujeng used the 2026 Lunar New Year celebrations at the historic Sam Poo Kong temple to promote inter-ethnic harmony, announcing plans for Semarang to host the National Imlek celebration next year. The event engaged 250 MSME traders, generating notable economic activity, whilst the mayor highlighted the unique convergence of Lunar New Year, the pre-Ramadan Dugderan tradition, and the pre-Easter period as a symbol of the city's peaceful coexistence.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 22:06 WIB
Ahmad Luthfi Calls for Expedited Installation of Armco Bridge After Grobogan-Semarang Road Severed
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi has ordered the Public Works Department to accelerate the installation of an armco bridge on the main Grobogan-Semarang route after the Tuntang River embankment collapsed, severing the critical logistics and Lebaran homecoming corridor. The breach, caused by heavy rainfall, has flooded 42 villages across 10 sub-districts in Grobogan Regency, affecting 9,000 households and inundating hundreds of hectares of rice paddies, prompting Luthfi to directly contact the
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 21:51 WIB
Chinese New Year in Depok: The Bathing Tradition at the Seven Wells of Gayatri Temple
Thousands of Chinese-Indonesian worshippers gathered at Gayatri Temple in Depok's Sumur 7 area to celebrate Chinese New Year 2026, continuing the distinctive tradition of ritual bathing at seven wells believed to carry different spiritual properties. Depok Metro Police Chief Grand Commissioner Abdul Waras confirmed the celebrations proceeded smoothly under joint security operations, praising the event as a manifestation of religious tolerance and the state's duty to protect citizens' freedom of
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 21:16 WIB
Prabowo: Happy Lunar New Year, Wishing Prosperity for All
President Prabowo Subianto extended Lunar New Year greetings whilst on a state visit to the United States to meet President Donald Trump. The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) estimated that the two-day Lunar New Year holiday could generate up to Rp 9 trillion in economic activity, driven by household consumption, tourism, and retail spending among Indonesia's 11.25 million ethnic Chinese population.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 21:07 WIB
Association Responds to Allegations of Illegal Fees in Halal Certification
The Indonesian Halal Inspection Bodies Association (ALPHI) has denied accusations of illegal fee collection in the halal certification process, insisting all charges comply with government regulations. The dispute emerged during a parliamentary hearing with the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), whose head Haikal Hassan has pledged firm action against any inspection bodies found to be levying unreasonable charges, particularly on small and micro enterprises. ALPHI chairwoman Elvina A. Rahay
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