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Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 23:00 WIB
Bridge Connecting Ponorogo and Trenggalek Collapses; Residents Rely on Emergency Gondola
A bridge linking the Ponorogo and Trenggalek regencies in East Java has collapsed, forcing local residents to construct a makeshift gondola river crossing over the Jabak River. The community-built emergency gondola to Gedangan Village, Ngrayun, Ponorogo highlights ongoing infrastructure vulnerabilities in rural Java and the lack of rapid government response to restore connectivity.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:52 WIB
Armed Criminal Group Attacks Security Post in Nabire, Police Recover Two Charred Bodies
An armed criminal group (KKB) attacked and set fire to a security post belonging to PT Kristalin Ekalestari in Nabire, Central Papua, resulting in the discovery of two charred bodies. The victims have been transferred to Nabire Regional Hospital for autopsy, according to the spokesperson for the Damai Cartenz 2026 security operation.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:45 WIB
Ramadan Safari: West Java Governor Conducts Open 'Audit' of Bekasi Regency Budget
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi publicly scrutinised Bekasi Regency's 2026 budget during a Ramadan Safari event, questioning infrastructure spending claims and criticising land-use practices that have worsened flooding. The regency's Rp7.7 trillion budget shows personnel expenditure as the largest component at Rp3.56 trillion, whilst road infrastructure allocation stands at just Rp230 billion — far below the Rp1.2 trillion figure cited by the acting regent.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:39 WIB
Deputy Ministers Irene Umar and Veronica Tan Open National Lunar New Year Festival in Central Jakarta
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar and Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Veronica Tan officially opened the National Lunar New Year Festival at Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta. The eight-day event, themed "Harmoni Imlek Nusantara," offers free entry, complimentary health screenings including ultrasound examinations, and blood donation facilities, underscoring Indonesia's unity in diversity during Ramadan.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:38 WIB
Khofifah Urges East Java Regional Heads to Catalogue Intangible Cultural Heritage
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has called on all regents and mayors across the province to systematically inventory their intangible cultural heritage, with findings to be verified, documented in academic manuscripts, and digitised. The initiative aims to preserve East Java's cultural wealth for future generations while strengthening the region's tourism ecosystem.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:32 WIB
Ministry of Home Affairs: South Sulawesi Ramadhan Leadership Camp Strengthens Central–Regional Synergy within Asta Cita Framework
The Director General of Regional Autonomy at the Ministry of Home Affairs praised South Sulawesi's Ramadhan Leadership Camp as a model for strengthening civil service leadership and central-regional government synergy, recommending it for replication across other provinces. He highlighted the province's strong performance in education and health governance indicators whilst noting ongoing challenges in regional autonomy implementation.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:28 WIB
Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Attempting to Enter Trump's Florida Residence
US Secret Service agents fatally shot an armed man in his early twenties who breached the security perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida early on Sunday morning. The suspect was carrying what appeared to be a rifle and a fuel canister, and was killed after raising the weapon when ordered to drop his items. Trump was in Washington at the time of the incident and no Secret Service protectees or officers were harmed.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:19 WIB
Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment Stresses Importance of Diversity as Indonesia's Strength
Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Veronica Tan highlighted Indonesia's diversity as a national strength at the opening of the Lunar New Year Festival 2577 in Jakarta. The festival, running from 17 February to 3 March 2026, aims to embody the national motto "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" (Unity in Diversity) whilst also boosting the grassroots economy through increased MSME transactions and tourism growth.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:14 WIB
Central Tapanuli District Government Verifies Data on Homes Damaged by Flash Floods
The Central Tapanuli district government in North Sumatra is conducting a fresh round of data verification on homes damaged by flash floods that struck in November 2025, targeting the sub-districts of Tukka and Badiri. The exercise has already identified 10 previously unrecorded damaged homes in Tukka alone, where over 100 houses were affected. North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution has announced that the provincial government will provide Rp60 million in assistance to residents whose homes susta
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:05 WIB
North Jakarta Administration Urges Residents to Strengthen Community Bonds During Ramadan
The North Jakarta municipal government held a Ramadan Safari event at Al Husna Mosque in Tanjung Priok, calling on residents to strengthen social solidarity and community ties during the holy month. Officials highlighted the DKI Jakarta provincial government's "Jaga Jakarta" programme aimed at maintaining neighbourhood security and social order, while also urging community leaders and youth to prevent street brawls through positive activities.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:04 WIB
Imlek Festival 2577 Offers Free Health Checks for the Public
The Imlek Festival 2577–Harmoni Imlek Nusantara, held at Lapangan Banteng in Jakarta, is providing free health screenings including blood tests and breast and cervical ultrasounds to ID-card holders. Organised by Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar, the festival celebrates cultural diversity and interfaith harmony, with its peak celebration scheduled for 28 February 2026.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:02 WIB
After Ramadan Tour, Saan Mustopa Intensifies Political Consolidation in West Java Constituency 8
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Saan Mustopa concluded his Ramadan tour with political consolidation efforts across West Java Constituency 8, encompassing Cirebon City, Cirebon Regency, and Indramayu Regency. The NasDem Party deputy chairman urged party cadres to adopt a "winner's mentality" and strengthen organisational structures down to the grassroots level in preparation for the 2029 elections.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 22:00 WIB
Bekasi Regency's Baznas Targets Rp3 Billion in Zakat Fitrah Collections for 2026
The National Zakat Agency (Baznas) of Bekasi Regency has set a collection target of Rp3.03 billion for zakat fitrah during Ramadan 2026, a significant increase from the Rp2.09 billion collected in 2025. The agency is expanding its collection infrastructure with eight service counters at strategic locations and strengthening its network of Zakat Collection Units across government offices, schools, and the private sector, while prioritising distribution to flood-affected areas across 14 sub-distri
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 21:57 WIB
Rano Says This Year Is the Momentum to Strengthen Development Programme Implementation
Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno stated that 97 per cent of the 40 quick-win programmes launched with Governor Pramono Anung have been completed within a year, and that efforts will now focus on strengthening implementation. He identified flooding, traffic congestion and urban poverty as Jakarta's three principal challenges, outlining strategies including river normalisation, public transport expansion via Transjabodetabek, and continued transport subsidies for 15 vulnerable groups.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 21:56 WIB
High public demand prompts Bank Indonesia to extend currency exchange booking schedule
Bank Indonesia has increased quotas and brought forward the second-phase booking schedule for rupiah currency exchanges in Java via its PINTAR application, responding to overwhelming public demand ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. The central bank has prepared Rp185.6 trillion in fit-for-circulation banknotes, including Rp8.6 trillion specifically for currency exchange services across 2,883 locations nationwide.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 21:56 WIB
PPP Deputy Chairman Receives West Java Ulama's Call to Prioritise Deliberation and Islamic Values
During a Ramadan safari visit to West Java's Islamic boarding schools, PPP Deputy Chairman Agus Suparmanto was urged by prominent ulama to return the party to its foundational principles of deliberation (musyawarah) and Islamic values. The visit underscores PPP's efforts to mend ties with religious leaders ahead of the 2029 elections, with clerics warning that the party's central leadership has strayed from its Islamic roots and must end its culture of expelling cadres.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 21:54 WIB
After the Largest US Aircraft Carrier Enters the Mediterranean
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has entered the Mediterranean Sea en route to the Middle East as US-Iran tensions escalate, with President Trump stating he is "considering" limited strikes against Iran if negotiations fail. Tehran residents report sleepless nights and have begun stockpiling essentials, whilst Sweden and Serbia have urged their nationals to leave Iran. Indonesia's Foreign Ministry said it is monitoring the situation through its embassy in Tehran, not
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 21:53 WIB
Muzani on Paloh Still Considering Support for Prabowo's Two Terms: It's Not Yet Time
Gerindra Honorary Board Chairman Ahmad Muzani has responded to NasDem Chairman Surya Paloh's hesitation over backing President Prabowo Subianto for a second term, stating that it is simply not yet time to nominate anyone for the presidency. While Gerindra has already resolved at its congress to endorse Prabowo for 2029, Muzani expressed respect for other parties' decision-making processes and gratitude towards any coalition partners offering early support.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 21:46 WIB
Defence University hopes young Jayawijaya generation will receive full scholarships
Indonesia's Defence University (Unhan) is encouraging young people from Jayawijaya Regency in Papua Pegunungan to apply for full scholarships across its faculties, including medicine, pharmacy, engineering and sciences. The initiative, directed by President Prabowo Subianto, prioritises students from eastern Indonesia and Papua through an affirmative action programme that covers tuition, accommodation, laptops and living allowances.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 21:42 WIB
Peusangan River Hit by Disaster, Sumatran Elephant Ecosystem Altered
Natural disasters in Sumatra have caused landslides and significant widening of the Peusangan River in Bener Meriah, Aceh, disrupting the habitat and behavioural patterns of both tame and wild Sumatran elephants. The Conservation Response Unit reports that elephants are struggling to access traditional feeding and drinking sites now destroyed by landslides. President Prabowo Subianto has committed to Sumatran elephant conservation, with the government granting 20,000 hectares to the WWF to suppo
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