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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
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
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
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
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 acknowledged that planned incentive increases for neighbourhood-level RT/RW administrators cannot yet be realised owing to a Rp15 trillion cut in revenue-sharing funds (DBH) from the central government. The increases, which were a key campaign pledge, had been budgeted in the revised 2025 regional budget for distribution from October, with RT stipends rising approximately 25 per cent to Rp2.5 million and RW stipends to Rp3 million per month. The delay highlight
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:39 WIB
Pramono Anung Banks on Enforcement to Curb Illegal Parking
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has pledged firm enforcement action against illegal parking, instructing the Civil Service Police Unit and municipal ground staff to conduct operations across the capital. He stressed that crackdowns must be paired with broader job creation to address the root causes of informal street activities, citing public-private partnerships for urban spaces as a model for expanding economic opportunities.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:36 WIB
Traffic gridlock outside West Jakarta city hall caused by flooding under ring road
Severe flooding beneath the Kembangan Ring Road overpass in West Jakarta caused complete traffic gridlock along Jalan Puri Kembangan on Friday evening, with tailbacks stretching from the West Jakarta city hall to Cengkareng. Police confirmed officers were deployed to manage the congestion, which forced numerous motorcyclists to pull over and wait out the jam.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:31 WIB
Daop 8: 382,000 Train Tickets for Lebaran Period Still Available
PT Kereta Api Indonesia's Surabaya operational area reports that 382,088 long-distance train tickets remain available for the 2026 Lebaran transport period, with sales reaching 31 per cent of the 561,528 seats on offer. Peak demand has been recorded for 18 March (three days before Eid), with popular routes including Yogyakarta, Semarang, Ketapang, Bandung, and Jakarta, prompting KAI to monitor occupancy levels and bolster infrastructure readiness.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 02:57 WIB
Ministry of Religious Affairs: Zakat Distribution Not Intended for Free Meals Programme
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has firmly denied that zakat funds are being directed towards the government's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, affirming that zakat must be distributed exclusively to the eight categories of recipients (ashnaf) prescribed by Islamic law. The clarification underscores the regulatory framework under Law No. 23 of 2011, which mandates that zakat be managed professionally through officially sanctioned bodies such as Baznas and accredited Zakat Managem
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