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Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 13:06 WIB
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.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 13:05 WIB
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.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 13:02 WIB
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
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 12:59 WIB
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
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 12:56 WIB
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.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 12:55 WIB
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.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 12:45 WIB
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
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 12:29 WIB
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
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 12:22 WIB
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.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 12:18 WIB
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
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 12:18 WIB
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
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 12:14 WIB
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.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 11:52 WIB
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.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 11:49 WIB
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
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 11:30 WIB
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
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 11:08 WIB
New Zealand National Who Protested at Gili Trawangan Prayer Hall Found to Have Overstayed Visa
A New Zealand woman identified as ML, who vandalised a prayer hall's loudspeaker and threatened locals with a machete on Gili Trawangan during Ramadan recitations, has been found to have overstayed her visit visa and taken to the immigration office for further examination. The incident, which went viral on social media, has prompted police to provide security around both the prayer hall and the foreigner's residence on the popular tourist island in North Lombok.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 10:40 WIB
Bapanas confirms stable prices for beef, chicken and eggs in Merauke
Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) has confirmed that food prices in Merauke, South Papua, remain stable ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2026, with beef prices holding at Rp135,000–140,000 per kilogram within government reference levels. The agency is intensifying affordable food programmes and strengthening distribution networks to ensure adequate supply in eastern Indonesia, a region facing significant logistical challenges.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 10:37 WIB
Bulog Chief Seeks Swift Distribution of Rice and Cooking Oil Aid
Bulog President Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani has confirmed that government-mandated rice and cooking oil assistance will begin distribution in the fourth week of February 2026, following the release of funds from the Ministry of Finance. The programme targets 33.2 million beneficiary households, distributing 10 kilogrammes of rice and 2 litres of cooking oil per recipient for February and March, with a total budget of Rp11.92 trillion aimed at easing economic pressures during Ramadan and Eid al
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 08:39 WIB
PLN UP3 Jayapura Conducts Integrated Maintenance to Anticipate Severe Weather
State electricity company PLN's Jayapura customer service unit is carrying out comprehensive maintenance on its power grid to mitigate disruptions from heavy rain, strong winds and lightning. The Jayapura power system currently has a generating capacity of 114.50 MW against a peak load of 99.50 MW, with 15 MW in reserve, though recent outages have been attributed to routine maintenance and weather-related incidents including trees falling on power lines.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 08:29 WIB
Residents on alert as river widens following flash flood disaster in East Aceh
Residents of Ranto Panyang Rubek hamlet in East Aceh are living in fear after the Arakundo River widened by approximately 30 metres to around 130 metres following devastating flash floods, with stronger currents continuing to erode the riverbanks. A floating bridge that previously spanned the river has been destroyed and not rebuilt, leaving locals dependent on a makeshift raft service to cross the increasingly dangerous waterway.
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