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Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 13:11 WIB
Baznas delivers 400 iftar meal packages to South Jakarta scavengers
Baznas, Indonesia's national zakat agency, distributed 400 iftar meal packages to economically disadvantaged residents of Gasong Village in South Jakarta during Ramadan, part of its annual welfare programme targeting impoverished communities. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on vulnerable populations whilst addressing broader social disparities, with officials emphasising the urgent need for additional interventions in areas facing severe poverty, limited access to clean water, a
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 12:55 WIB
Indonesia's Danantara Studies Plan to Buy 50 Boeing Jets for Garuda
Indonesia's sovereign wealth manager Danantara is studying financing options to acquire 50 Boeing aircraft for state-owned carrier PT Garuda Indonesia under a bilateral trade agreement with the United States. The plan remains under technical review with delivery schedules potentially stretching to seven years, with funding to be sourced through supplier credit and instalment payments. The purchase is part of Indonesia's commitment under a reciprocal trade agreement to procure US$13.5 billion in
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 12:51 WIB
Prabowo returns to Indonesia after four-nation diplomatic tour
President Prabowo Subianto concluded a four-nation diplomatic tour spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, during which he secured a reciprocal trade agreement with the U.S. covering 1,819 Indonesian products and witnessed a framework agreement between Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund and Arm Limited for semiconductor industry development. The trip underscored Indonesia's strategic engagement on Palestinian peacebuilding, trade advancement, and deepened
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 12:40 WIB
Strengthening Green Financing: ITPLN Partners with BEI to Build Capital Markets Laboratory
Institut Teknologi PLN (ITPLN) is establishing a Financing and Capital Markets Simulation Laboratory in collaboration with PT Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) to provide practical, experiential learning for students in its Energy Business programme. The laboratory will offer realistic market simulations, certification training, and case study modules, aligning with the government's agenda to develop human resources in the sustainable finance sector, particularly green financing. The partnership aims t
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:39 WIB
Rice is Not the Cause of Abdominal Fat, Here's What Nutritionists Say
A leading nutrition expert from IPB University refutes the common misconception that rice causes obesity, explaining that the issue lies in consumption quantity and eating habits rather than the food itself. The professor emphasises that health cannot be determined by appearance alone and that balanced nutrition combined with appropriate lifestyle choices is key to preventing chronic diseases linked to excess weight.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:35 WIB
Wolbachia Technology Proven Effective in Preventing Dengue, ASEAN Nations Begin Developing the Technology
Indonesia's Ministry of Health is implementing Wolbachia technology to reduce dengue transmission, with pilot programmes underway in Semarang, Jakarta Barat, Bandung, Kupang, and Bontang. Research conducted by the World Mosquito Program from 2011–2022 demonstrated that Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia reduced dengue cases by 77.1%, and the World Health Organization recommended the technology for dengue control in 2021. Several ASEAN nations including Singapore, Vietnam, and Laos are n
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:29 WIB
Pramono Urged to Form Task Force to Investigate 185 Unlicensed Padel Courts in Jakarta
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has been called upon to establish a task force to investigate 185 padel courts operating without proper Building Approval Permits (PBG), representing nearly half of the 397 courts currently operational in the capital. Public policy expert Trubus Rahadiansyah warned that the scale of unlicensed operations suggests serious governance issues and potential tax revenue leakage, urging comprehensive investigation into both facility operators and municipal enforcement aut
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:28 WIB
Continued Decline: Indonesia's Traditional Grocery Stalls Dwindle to 3.9 Million
Indonesia's traditional grocery stalls (warung kelontong) have fallen sharply from 6.1 million in 2007 to 3.9 million by end-2025, with over 2.2 million closures driven by modern retail expansion and relaxed licensing policies. The Association of Indonesian Street Traders (APKLI) is urging the government to strengthen enforcement of regulations governing modern retail establishments and to enforce zoning rules that consider social and economic impacts on small traders. APKLI supports government
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:27 WIB
Parliamentary Commission III Member Demands Transparent and Professional Legal Process for Sailor Fandi
A member of Parliament's Commission III has called for the legal proceedings against Fandi Ramadhan, a sailor facing the death penalty in an alleged two-tonne methamphetamine smuggling case, to be conducted with transparency and professionalism. The MP requested that law enforcement authorities be summoned to Parliament to provide public explanations, emphasising the importance of ensuring due process while supporting the government's anti-narcotics efforts. The prosecution has sought the death
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:27 WIB
Gold Prices Today 27 February 2026: Antam Products Shine, Global Prices Vary
Antam gold products are priced at IDR 3.045 million per gram on 27 February 2026, up IDR 6,000 from the previous day's trading, with buyback prices set at IDR 2.824 million per gram. Global gold prices remain relatively stable at USD 5,187.39 per ounce in spot markets, whilst US futures contracts for April delivery rose 0.2 per cent to USD 5,204.1 per ounce, as investors digest US-Iran nuclear negotiations and dollar movements.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:27 WIB
Google launches Nano Banana 2, an upgraded artificial intelligence model
Google has unveiled Nano Banana 2, an advanced artificial intelligence image generation model powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, featuring faster processing speeds whilst maintaining the capabilities of its predecessor. The model can generate image variations from text prompts, pull real-time information from web searches, create infographics, and produce 4K resolution images with enhanced texture and detail. Nano Banana 2 will replace Nano Banana Pro as the primary model in the Gemini applicati
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:27 WIB
Military Involvement in Counter-Terrorism Efforts Conflicts with International Legal Principles
Legal experts have rejected a proposed presidential regulation that would involve the Indonesian military (TNI) in counter-terrorism operations, arguing it contradicts international legal principles and undermines post-reform civilian governance structures. The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation and the Indonesian Advocates Association warn that military involvement in law enforcement matters violates the separation between military and civilian domains, threatens democratic progress since 1998, an
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:26 WIB
Police Request Bekasi Environmental Agency Compensate Residents Affected by Garbage Truck Through Sumur Batu
Police in Bantargebang District have requested that Bekasi City's Environmental Services Agency (DLH) provide compensation to residents affected by garbage trucks using a residential road as an alternative route to Sumur Batu landfill, following a landslide that blocked the primary access road. The matter involves extended and unauthorised use of the residential road, which has disrupted local businesses and food vendors due to refuse odours, with police pressing for the main road to be repaired
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:25 WIB
Citizenship and Values Controversy: LHS Calls on Public for National Introspection
The controversy surrounding Dwi Sasetyaningtyas, an alumna of the state Education Fund Management Institute (LPDP), has sparked debate over citizenship and obligations to Indonesia after her social media posts raised questions about her child's status as an Indonesian citizen. Lukman Hakim Saifuddin, initiator of the Gerakan Nurani Bangsa movement, urged the public not to rush to judge young people and instead engage in dialogue with empathy, whilst government officials clarified that the child
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:25 WIB
Police Question Women Allegedly Extorting Garbage Truck Drivers in Sumur Batu
Police in Bekasi have summoned several women suspected of conducting illegal extortion (pungli) against garbage truck drivers using a residential lane in Sumur Batu, Bantargebang District. The issue emerged after residential road access was temporarily granted to garbage trucks following discussions between the Environmental Service and local residents, with some women subsequently soliciting voluntary contributions from drivers to compensate for disturbances caused by waste odours affecting loc
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:22 WIB
Indonesia tightens animal health standards as Saudi Arabia limits poultry imports
Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture is strengthening its animal health and biosecurity systems in response to Saudi Arabia's restrictions on poultry imports, viewing the measure as an opportunity to enhance market credibility and competitiveness. Whilst fresh poultry products remain unapproved for Saudi export, processed chicken products have gained market access under strict heat treatment requirements, with Indonesia exporting processed chicken worth approximately US$132 million to Saudi Arabi
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:21 WIB
98,000 Train Tickets Still Available for Lebaran Holiday Exodus 2026
PT KAI Daop 1 Jakarta reports that 98,000 train tickets remain available for the 2026 Lebaran holiday travel period from 11 to 20 March, with 541,000 tickets already sold. The operator has deployed 86 long-distance train services daily across its network, comprising 68 regular services plus 12 additional trains from Gambir Station and 6 from Pasar Senen Station, all undergoing rigorous maintenance and safety inspections in accordance with established protocols.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:21 WIB
Police Headquarters Secured by 3,093 Personnel as BEM UI Holds Afternoon Protest
The Jakarta Metro Police has deployed 3,093 personnel to secure a student demonstration planned for Friday, 27 February 2026, at the Police Headquarters in South Jakarta, organised by Universitas Indonesia's student executive body. The protest is in response to the death of a 14-year-old student, Arianto Tawakal, involving a Brimob member now classified as a suspect. Police authorities have emphasised the importance of ensuring the constitutional right to protest whilst maintaining public order,
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:21 WIB
Clarifying the Governance and Budgeting of the Free Nutritious Meal Programme
This article, authored by a DPR Budget Commission member, defends President Prabowo's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme whilst outlining governance improvements needed in its implementation. The author clarifies that MBG's budget allocation is properly classified within the constitutionally mandated 20% education expenditure, addressing public concerns about budget reallocation, and recommends enhanced oversight of meal preparation centres, refined beneficiary targets, and stronger local gove
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:20 WIB
National Police Chief Calls for Unity: Police and Citizens Striving Together for Indonesia's Progress
National Police Chief (Kapolri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has called for unity between the Indonesian National Police (Polri) and civil society to address global uncertainties and advance the nation. Speaking at an iftar gathering with youth organisations and students, he emphasised that both Polri and civilians must work together equitably, utilising their respective strengths and expertise to achieve the vision of a more prosperous Indonesia by 2045. The Kapolri welcomed public criticism as
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