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Yesterday's Highlights: Samsung Galaxy S26 Features to Woody's Bald Look in "Toy Story 5"

ANTARA's weekend roundup covers a mix of technology, business, and entertainment news. The most economically significant item is the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2026, which attracted over 580,000 visitors and recorded Rp8.7 trillion in transactions during its 5–15 February run in Jakarta. Other highlights include Samsung's rumoured anti-peek screen feature for the Galaxy S26 and the latest Toy Story 5 trailer.

MUI: Idul Fitri Coinciding with Nyepi a Special Moment for Balinese Society

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) in Bali has described the near-simultaneous occurrence of Idul Fitri and Nyepi in March 2026 as a special moment for interfaith harmony. With Nyepi falling on 19 March and Idul Fitri on 21 March — just two days apart — the council has urged Muslims to observe Nyepi restrictions during the tarawih prayer period, citing a successful precedent from 2004 when the two holidays coincided.

Agriculture Minister: KAMMI Youth Key to Farmer Regeneration and Safeguarding Food Self-Sufficiency

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has highlighted the critical role of the Indonesian Muslim Students' Action Union (KAMMI) youth organisation in farmer regeneration and strengthening regional productivity to bolster national food sovereignty. KAMMI's Food Brigade in Sambas, West Kalimantan, successfully produced rice that was presented directly to the minister, symbolising active youth engagement in supporting the government's food self-sufficiency programme under President Prabowo Subia

Home Affairs Minister: President Deploys Full Resources to Accelerate Post-Disaster Recovery

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian, who also heads the Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force for Sumatra, confirmed that President Prabowo Subianto is mobilising all available resources to accelerate recovery efforts following the Sumatra disaster. Visiting Bireuen Regency in Aceh, Tito noted significant progress since the disaster on 29 November 2025, with infrastructure and communications largely restored, and pledged to expedite repairs to schools, places of worship, an

DKI Jakarta Weekly Roundup: Wall Collapse in South Jakarta and Reduced School Hours During Ramadan

A weekly roundup of notable events in DKI Jakarta covers several developments including a school wall collapse caused by unstable soil, the deployment of 1,900 joint security personnel for nightly Ramadan patrols, and reduced school hours during the holy month. Other highlights include high passenger volumes at Kampung Rambutan terminal during the Lunar New Year holiday and a report that goods and services disputes dominate information disputes handled by Jakarta's Information Commission.

Weekly Crime Roundup: Richard Lee's Questioning to Kemang Café Attack

A weekly crime summary from Jakarta covers several notable incidents, including the police questioning of suspect Dr Richard Lee over alleged consumer protection and beauty product violations, a luxury hotel theft in Central Jakarta, and an attack on a café in Kemang by four allegedly intoxicated individuals. The roundup also highlights immigration enforcement against foreign nationals working illegally as DJs and dancers in South Jakarta.

Bulog chief to coordinate with associations over chilli prices reaching Rp140,000/kg

Bulog president director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani has pledged to coordinate with chilli traders and associations after a surprise inspection at Pasar Minggu in South Jakarta revealed red cayenne pepper prices surging to Rp140,000 per kilogram, up from the normal range of Rp90,000-100,000. The price spike, driven by heavy rainfall disrupting harvests and supply chains ahead of Ramadan and Lebaran, has prompted government intervention including the Ministry of Agriculture's emergency chilli supply pro

Bener Meriah Hopes to Build Bulog Warehouse for Disaster Mitigation

Bener Meriah's regional secretary has called for the construction of a Bulog (national logistics agency) rice warehouse in the district to improve disaster preparedness, citing lessons learnt from recent Sumatra floods that cut access routes and disrupted logistics. The regency faces compounding risks from both flooding — which has displaced over 4,000 residents and damaged more than 1,400 homes — and the active Burni Telong volcano, which has been elevated to alert level III and threatens 24 vi

Bulog Chief Strengthens MinyaKita Stock to 100,000 Tonnes During Ramadan

Bulog President Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani is ramping up subsidised cooking oil (MinyaKita) stocks to as much as 100,000 tonnes to meet surging demand during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, up from the usual 60,000 tonnes per month. The move follows a new trade ministry regulation shifting MinyaKita distribution from private distributors to state-owned enterprises, with retail prices capped at Rp15,700 per litre.

Weekly Humanities Roundup: Free Nutritious Meals During Ramadan and New BPJS Directors

Indonesia's weekly humanities news highlights include the National Nutrition Agency's call for creative local food preparation in the Free Nutritious Meals programme during Ramadan, and the inauguration of new supervisory boards and directors for BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan for the 2026–2031 term. Other key developments cover the government's determination of the start of Ramadan 2026, digital integration of hajj and umrah services with Saudi Arabia, and parliamentary calls for state

Home Affairs Ministry Commends Yahukimo Regency's Swift Action to Restore Security

Indonesia's Deputy Home Affairs Minister Ribka Haluk praised the Yahukimo regency government in Papua Pegunungan for rapidly stabilising security and restoring public services, including the reopening of the Dekai Regional General Hospital after healthcare workers had refused to work due to safety concerns. The ministry provided intensive support through dialogue and negotiation, with coordinated efforts involving military, police, religious leaders and community representatives to ensure a huma

Week in politics: Prabowo's US visit to Sahroni's return to House of Representatives

A weekly political roundup covers President Prabowo Subianto's working visit to the United States to court investment, particularly from General Electric in medical equipment manufacturing. Other key developments include Foreign Minister Sugiono clarifying Indonesia's Board of Peace membership contribution, Vice President Gibran inspecting the Semarang-Demak toll road, and Ahmad Sahroni's reinstatement as Deputy Chair of Commission III in the House of Representatives.

Home Affairs Minister: Agriculture Ministry Support Crucial for Paddy Field Recovery in Aceh

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has called on the Agriculture Ministry to urgently assist in rehabilitating approximately 1,500 hectares of paddy fields buried under thick mud following floods in Pidie Jaya, Aceh. The district is a key regional food granary with around 8,800 hectares of agricultural land, and the damage threatens to reduce rice production if not swiftly addressed.

Weekly law roundup: Former Bima police chief dismissed over drugs, three students killed by train

Indonesia's weekly legal news highlights include the dishonourable discharge of former Bima City police chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro for narcotics-related misconduct, and the KPK's deepening investigation into a tax official's concurrent positions linked to alleged tax restitution corruption. Other notable events include the government's response to allegations of illegal logging causing flash floods in Tegal, the Forest Zone Task Force reclaiming 1,583 hectares of company land in West Sumatra

Bulog Chief Says Rice Supply Secure Through Lebaran with 3.2 Million Tonne Stockpile

Bulog President Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani has confirmed that rice stocks stand at 3.2 million tonnes, with an additional 100,000 tonnes absorbed from domestic farmers in January alone, ensuring adequate supply through Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2026. The state logistics agency is also distributing Minyakita cooking oil directly to markets under a new 35 per cent Domestic Market Obligation scheme, bypassing distributors to maintain price stability at the government-mandated ceiling of Rp15,700 p

Robbery Suspect Using False 'Sister Was Harassed' Ploy Arrested During Sahur, Had Struck Four Times

Jakarta Metropolitan Police have arrested a man identified as AA who carried out a series of robberies using a false accusation scheme, claiming victims had harassed his sister before intimidating and robbing them. The suspect, whose actions went viral after being captured on CCTV, was apprehended without resistance at his rented room in South Jakarta during the pre-dawn sahur meal, and faces up to nine years in prison under Article 479 of the Criminal Code.

Pramono Confirms Construction of Hospitals on Sumber Waras and Cakung Sites

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has confirmed plans to build two new hospitals, including an international-standard facility on the long-disputed Sumber Waras land, resolving a 12-year impasse over the site's status. A second hospital, Royal Batavia, will be constructed in Cakung, East Jakarta, supplementing the capital's existing network of 31 hospitals and over 330 community health centres.

Tito Reports 1,500 Hectares of Rice Fields Still Buried in Mud After Inspecting Pidie Jaya

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian revealed that approximately 1,500 hectares of rice paddies in Pidie Jaya, Aceh, remain buried under mud up to one metre deep following severe flooding. As head of the post-disaster rehabilitation task force, Tito called on the Agriculture Ministry to urgently assist recovery efforts, warning that delays could significantly reduce rice production in a district that serves as a key regional food granary with 8,800 hectares of farmland.

South Sumatra Police Chief Attends Ramadan Gathering at Provincial Legislature, Strengthening Security Synergy

South Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Sandi Nugroho attended a Ramadan gathering alongside regional leadership at the provincial legislature's mosque, reinforcing inter-agency coordination for maintaining public order. The event underscored the police's soft approach and "cooling system" strategy to keep the province stable through the holy month and beyond, with officials emphasising the role of religious activities in strengthening security cooperation.

Saan Mustopa Consolidates NasDem in West Java Constituency 7 Following Ramadan Safari

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Saan Mustopa conducted political consolidation in West Java Constituency 7 after visiting Islamic boarding schools during Ramadan, presenting NasDem's improving electoral trajectory across Java over the past three elections. The party leader emphasised grassroots structural strengthening and NasDem's commitment to money-free politics as key foundations ahead of the increasingly competitive 2029 elections.

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