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Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:08 WIB
Popoy Ritual Results Greeted with Joy as Gorontalo Prepares for Cap Go Meh
Chinese-Indonesian residents in Gorontalo celebrated the conclusion of Chinese New Year 2557 Kongzili prayers with the Popoy divination ritual, which confirmed that the traditional Cap Go Meh procession may proceed. The joyous result, announced at the Tulus Harapan Kita Temple, signals the community's readiness to stage the annual parade through the city.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:06 WIB
Government Evaluates Airport Security in Papua Following Aircraft Shooting
The Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs is conducting a comprehensive review of airport security systems across Papua after the shooting of a Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft. The government has temporarily closed several airports in the region to strengthen security measures by the military and police, whilst vowing to pursue armed groups threatening public safety to the fullest extent of the law.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:06 WIB
ITB: Flash Floods in Sumatra Exceeded National Mitigation Standards
Research by the Bandung Institute of Technology found that the November 2025 flash floods across Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra were triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, producing rainfall with a return period of 700 to 1,000 years — far beyond the national flood mitigation standard designed for 50-year events. The study concluded that land cover changes played a relatively minor role compared to the extreme weather, and urged the government to adopt high-precision geospatial data in disa
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:02 WIB
Bogor Regency's National Health Insurance Coverage Reaches 97.9 Per Cent
Bogor Regency has achieved 97.9 per cent coverage under Indonesia's National Health Insurance (JKN) programme throughout 2025, bringing it close to the Universal Health Coverage target. The local government has expanded membership through collaboration with BPJS Kesehatan and strengthened healthcare facilities, including upgrading clinics and improving emergency services at three regional hospitals.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Bogor Employer Named Suspect After Months of Domestic Worker Abuse Over Trivial Kitchen Incident
A 37-year-old employer in Bogor Regency has been formally named a suspect after allegedly subjecting her 21-year-old domestic worker to six months of physical abuse, with the most recent assault triggered by the victim forgetting to turn off a stove. Bogor Police's Women and Children Protection Unit acted swiftly, elevating the case to a formal investigation within days of the complaint and confirming injuries to the victim's head, ears, hands and back through medical examination.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Police seize contents of Nganjuk gold shop in suspected money laundering case
The National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency raided a gold jewellery shop in Nganjuk, East Java, seizing gold items and financial records as evidence in a money laundering investigation linked to unlicensed mining in West Kalimantan. The case, initiated from a PPATK analytical report on suspicious transactions in the domestic gold trade, connects to illegal mining operations from 2019–2022 for which the predicate offence has already been adjudicated at the Pontianak District Court.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:59 WIB
Indosat confirms network readiness across 77 Lebaran 2026 homecoming routes
Indosat is preparing its telecommunications network across 77 homecoming routes spanning 8,100 kilometres and 13 cities ahead of Lebaran 2026, anticipating an 18 per cent surge in traffic from an estimated 14 million subscribers undertaking journeys. The mobile operator has deployed 2,500 standby technicians, established 16 joint command posts with the Ministry of Communications and Digital, and is leveraging artificial intelligence backed by five years of historical data to enhance network moni
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:55 WIB
Manokwari district government urged to review dismissal of 235 healthcare workers
A senior senator has called on the Manokwari district government to reverse its decision to terminate 235 contract healthcare workers, some of whom had served for over a decade, warning the move could severely undermine health services in the Papua Barat region. The mass dismissal, triggered by central government budget cuts effective January 2026, has drawn criticism over procedural irregularities and its inconsistency with Papua's broader development programme.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:53 WIB
Indonesian and US Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Strategic Partnership and Support for Palestine
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Washington DC to reinforce the Indonesia-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with both sides pledging enhanced cooperation on regional stability and Palestinian recovery efforts. The meeting, held alongside a heads-of-state-level Board of Peace session, saw Rubio describe Indonesia as "an important partner in promoting a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region" whilst Sugiono reaffirmed Jakarta's commitment to
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:52 WIB
52-Centimetre Crater Found at Situbondo Firecracker Explosion Site
Police investigating a fatal firecracker explosion in Situbondo, East Java, discovered a 52-centimetre crater at the blast site, confirming the detonation of homemade firecrackers that destroyed 12 houses and killed one person. Evidence of large-scale firecracker production was found at the scene, whilst several victims remain in intensive care with burns covering over 50 per cent of their bodies. The incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns surrounding unregulated firecracker manufact
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:52 WIB
Post-Disaster Rehabilitation in Sumatra Requires Rp56.3 Trillion in Funding
Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) has identified Rp56.3 trillion in funding requirements for post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, covering 2,108 activities over three years. The scale of the budget underscores the severity of recent disasters in the region, with affected communities in areas such as Aceh Tamiang still reliant on emergency shelters whilst awaiting longer-term reconstruction.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:50 WIB
Pigai Says Komnas HAM Will Operate Like KPK Under Revised Human Rights Law
Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has announced plans to grant the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) investigative powers akin to those of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), as part of a revision to the 1999 Human Rights Law targeted for completion this year. The Attorney General's Office has signalled its support for the establishment of a Komnas HAM investigation unit focused on gross human rights violations, with further technical discussions planned and a subsequent
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:49 WIB
Pram-Rano admit they have yet to resolve flooding, congestion and poverty in Jakarta
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung and Deputy Governor Rano Karno have acknowledged that flooding, traffic congestion and poverty remain unresolved after their first year in office, despite claiming 97 per cent completion of their 40 quick-win programmes. The provincial government is now pivoting to longer-term measures including Ciliwung River normalisation, expanded public transport through Transjabodetabek, and full budget-backed development planning from 2026.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:47 WIB
Prabowo's Special Assistant Uses Police Free Nutritious Meals Menu Book as Diplomatic Tool in the US
President Prabowo Subianto's special assistant, Dirgayuza Setiawan, has been using the English-language edition of the police-produced Free Nutritious Meals menu book as an instrument of cultural diplomacy in Washington DC. The book, co-authored with Deputy National Police Chief Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo, has previously been presented at the Indonesian Embassy in London and the World Economic Forum in Davos, positioning Indonesia's flagship nutrition programme on the global stage.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:47 WIB
Three BAZNAS Emergency Mosques Serving Disaster-Hit Communities for Ramadan Worship
Indonesia's National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) has completed three emergency mosques — two in Aceh and one in North Sumatra — now being used by disaster-affected communities for Ramadan worship, including tarawih prayers. Each mosque accommodates 200 to 250 worshippers and is equipped with clean water and sanitation facilities, whilst BAZNAS has also distributed worship supplies to 350 mosques across three provinces.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:44 WIB
Pramono to Dismiss DKI Apparatus Found Guilty of Illegal Levies
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has vowed to dismiss any DKI Jakarta provincial government personnel, including contract workers, found to have engaged in illegal levies. The pledge follows a viral video showing a street coffee vendor accusing Satpol PP officers of collecting monthly payments from traders whilst simultaneously enforcing trading bans in the Kuningan area of South Jakarta.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:44 WIB
OJK Enlists Coordinating Ministry and SROs in Capital Market Integrity Reform Task Force
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has established a Capital Market Integrity Reform Task Force comprising representatives from OJK, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, and Self-Regulatory Organisations to oversee eight action plans targeting liquidity, transparency, enforcement, and coordination. Key reforms include raising the minimum free float for listed companies to 15 per cent, improving disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners, demutualising the Indonesia Stock Exc
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:43 WIB
One Year Leading Jakarta: Pramono Showcases 21 New Green Open Spaces
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has marked his first anniversary in office by highlighting the creation of 21 new large green open spaces, plans for two additional hospitals, and a pioneering provincial ban on dog and cat meat consumption. The governor also emphasised efforts to strengthen social cohesion through inclusive religious and cultural celebrations, positioning Jakarta as a model of diversity and harmony.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:43 WIB
Religious Affairs Minister: IKN State Mosque to serve as beacon of religious tolerance
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar declared that the State Mosque in Indonesia's new capital Nusantara (IKN) will serve as a beacon of interfaith tolerance, functioning not merely as a place of worship but as a centre for community empowerment and humanitarian values. During his visit, the minister also inspected other IKN infrastructure including a Catholic church, hospital, and civil servant housing, underscoring the government's commitment to inclusive and holistic development of the
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:41 WIB
Pramono: RT/RW Incentive Increase Delayed Due to Revenue-Sharing Fund Cuts
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has confirmed that planned incentive increases for neighbourhood and community unit (RT/RW) administrators have been postponed following a Rp15 trillion reduction in revenue-sharing funds (DBH) from the central government. The increases, a key campaign pledge from the 2024 regional elections, would raise RT administrator stipends by 25 per cent to Rp2.5 million per month and RW stipends to Rp3 million, with the provincial government having earmarked funds in the re
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