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National Police Support Improved BPJS Healthcare Services for Workers

Tangerang Regency, Banten (ANTARA) - The Indonesian National Police (Polri) have pledged support for improving healthcare services for Social Security Agency (BPJS) participants from the worker and labour community.

Tolerance: Cap Go Meh Peak Schedule in Samarinda Adjusted for Ramadan

Thien Ie Kong Temple in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, has changed the schedule of its lion dance performance during the peak of Cap Go Meh 2026 celebrations to daytime hours. The decision was taken as a gesture of tolerance towards Muslims observing evening worship during the holy month of Ramadan.

IDAI Chairman Dr Piprim Claims Dismissal by Health Minister Budi Gunadi

Jakarta, VIVA – Paediatric cardiac consultant and Chairman of the Indonesian Paediatric Association (IDAI), Dr Piprim Basarah Yunarso, has claimed he was dismissed by Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin.

PLN, MEBI and Huawei Join Forces to Launch Signature EV Charging Station

PT PLN (Persero) has collaborated with PT Mega Energi Biru Indonesia (MEBI) and Huawei Digital Power Indonesia to inaugurate the Zora SPKLU Signature at Scientia, Summarecon Gading Serpong, South Tangerang, on Saturday, 14 February 2026.

National Police Chief Donates Blood at KSPSI's 53rd Anniversary Celebration

Jakarta (ANTARA) - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo donated blood whilst attending the 53rd anniversary celebration of the Confederation of All Indonesian Workers' Unions (KSPSI) on Monday.

BI Banten Partners with 10 Banks to Provide New Banknote Exchange Services for Idul Fitri

Serang (ANTARA) - The Bank Indonesia (BI) Representative Office for Banten Province has partnered with 10 commercial banks to open integrated new banknote exchange services to meet public transaction needs ahead of Ramadan and Idul Fitri 2026.

Jakarta Police Apprehend Five Youths Preparing for Street Brawl in East Jakarta

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Anti-Brawl Task Force of the Mobile Brigade (Brimob) under the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) and the East Jakarta Metropolitan Police apprehended five youths suspected of preparing for a street brawl whilst carrying bladed weapons in the Ciracas area of East...

BMKG: Beware of Waves up to 1.25 Metres in Central Kalimantan over the Coming Week

Palangka Raya (ANTARA) - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) of Central Kalimantan, through the Tjilik Riwut Meteorological Station in Palangka Raya, has warned fishermen and coastal communities along the southern waters of the province to be on alert for sea waves exceeding...

Canadian Man Found Dead in Labuan Bajo Hotel Room, Military Police Badge Discovered

A Canadian national with the initials ML was found dead with a cord around his neck in a room at the Greenhill Hotel in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Police recovered a number of personal belongings from the man, including a Canadian Military Police badge.

BMKG: Coastal Flooding Warning for Medan Coastline from 18-22 February

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning for potential coastal flooding (rob) affecting several sub-districts in Medan, North Sumatra, which may occur from 18 to 22 February 2026.

East Java Provincial Government Stabilises Staple Food Prices Ahead of Ramadan

Surabaya (ANTARA) - The East Java Provincial Government (Pemprov Jatim) has committed to controlling inflation and stabilising staple food prices ahead of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah through subsidised markets held at the Al-Akbar National Mosque in Surabaya.

Gridlock as 1.5 Million Vehicles Enter Bandung During Lunar New Year Holiday

Some 1.5 million vehicles entered the city of Bandung, West Java, during the extended Lunar New Year 2026 holiday from 13 to 15 February. The high volume of traffic caused gridlock on a number of main roads. The data was based on records from the Bandung Metropolitan Police (Polrestabes).

Beef Trader Earns Rp30 Million Turnover at Agam Disaster Site

Agam Regency (ANTARA) - A seasonal beef trader has earned turnover of up to Rp30 million from buying and selling activities in Nagari Sungai Batang, Tanjung Raya District, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, an area affected by flash floods and landslides.

National Police Chief Orders Labour Desk to Support Workers, Particularly Those Affected by Redundancies

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has ordered the National Police's Labour Desk to continue providing support to all workers, particularly those who have fallen victim to redundancies. The directive was delivered by General Sigit during his address at the 53rd anniversary...

Prabowo: International Negotiations Must Benefit Indonesia

President Prabowo Subianto has affirmed that every economic policy adopted by the government must be oriented towards tangible results. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya conveyed this in a statement posted on the official Instagram account @sekretariat.kabinet.

Train Strikes Fortuner in Asahan, North Sumatra: Two Children Killed and Driver in Critical Condition

The Putri Deli train operating on the Medan–Tanjungbalai route struck a Toyota Fortuner on Jalan Budi Utomo, Siumbut-umbut subdistrict, Kisaran Timur district, Asahan Regency, North Sumatra. The incident resulted in the deaths of two children, whilst the vehicle's driver sustained serious...

5.3-Metre Boundary Wall Collapses onto SMP 182 Area in South Jakarta

A 5.3-metre-high boundary wall collapsed onto the grounds of SMPN 182 in Kalibata, South Jakarta, on Sunday (15/2). Head of the DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Isnawa Adji said the wall was suspected to have collapsed due to unstable ground construction.

Parangtritis SAR Deploys 100 Personnel for Padusan Tradition at Beach

Bantul (ANTARA) - The Parangtritis Beach SAR Team in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY), has placed approximately 100 personnel on standby to oversee tourism activities during the padusan tradition — a ritual of self-purification ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan 1447...

MPR Speaker Inspects Land Movement Disaster Site in Padasari, Tegal

MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani inspected the site of a land movement disaster in Padasari Village, Tegal. Muzani directly observed the condition of houses and public facilities damaged by the natural phenomenon.

Jakarta Metropolitan Police Tighten Security for 2026 Lunar New Year, 155 Personnel Deployed

Jakarta, VIVA – The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) has ensured that the 2026 Lunar New Year celebrations in the DKI Jakarta area and its surroundings will proceed safely and in an orderly manner.

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