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Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:14 WIB
Lambung Mangkurat University strengthens entrepreneurship ecosystem to produce innovative young business leaders
Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) in Banjarmasin has launched the Rocket Incubation by YABN 2026 programme, enrolling 47 scholarship recipients in a six-month entrepreneurship development course. The initiative, developed in collaboration with several foundations, aims to nurture young entrepreneurs capable of contributing to the national economic growth target of eight per cent per annum.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:06 WIB
1,500 Temporary Shelters in Sahraja, East Aceh Targeted for Completion by Eid
Construction of 1,500 temporary shelter units has commenced in Sahraja Village, East Aceh, following the devastating flash floods of late November 2025, with a target completion date of Eid al-Fitr. The military reports no significant obstacles to the build, though residents note the remote location has slowed progress compared to other affected villages, and flood-prone areas will see communities relocated to higher ground.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:03 WIB
Mobile Driving Licence Service Locations in Jakarta This Monday
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police's Traffic Directorate continues to operate mobile driving licence (SIM) renewal services at five locations across the capital. The service, open from 08:00 to 14:00 WIB, handles renewals for Class A and Class C licences only, with fees set at Rp80,000 and Rp75,000 respectively under Government Regulation No. 76/2020.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:02 WIB
The Full Story Behind LPDP Alumna DS Condemned for Saying 'Let Me Be the Only Indonesian Citizen'
An alumna of Indonesia's state scholarship fund LPDP sparked public outrage after posting a viral video declaring she would ensure her children held foreign citizenship rather than Indonesian. LPDP condemned the remarks as contrary to its values of integrity and announced an investigation into her husband's unfulfilled service obligations, with potential sanctions including full repayment of scholarship funds.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:01 WIB
BNPB intensifies clearing of Aceh farmland from timber and mud
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has stepped up efforts to clear farmland in Kampung Toweren, Central Aceh, buried under thick mud and timber debris following flash floods triggered by Cyclone Senyar. The operation, deploying heavy machinery since 22 February, aims to restore rice paddies before the planting season window of February–April 2026, as the disaster has left fields resembling "timber forests" and halted agricultural activity that forms the community's primary li
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:49 WIB
Kemang Café Becomes Filming Location for Lisa BLACKPINK's Movie as Police Manage Traffic
A South Korean Netflix film titled 'Extraction: Tygo', starring Ma Dong-seok and Lisa of BLACKPINK, conducted shooting at a café in Kemang, South Jakarta, drawing hundreds of onlookers and requiring police traffic management. The production, which has been filming across the Greater Jakarta area and West Bandung since December 2025, obtained permits directly from the National Police Headquarters.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:29 WIB
Police Arrest Seven Teenagers Over Planned Brawl in Serang, Seize Machetes and Sickles
Police in Serang, Banten, apprehended seven teenagers who were preparing for a street brawl allegedly triggered by a challenge on WhatsApp, confiscating machetes, a sickle, and a knife. The incident highlights growing concerns among Indonesian authorities about social media's role in inciting youth violence, with police urging parents to strengthen supervision of their children's online and nighttime activities.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:18 WIB
Magnitude 7 earthquake detected in North Kalimantan
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) detected a magnitude 7 earthquake in North Kalimantan early on Monday morning. The quake's epicentre was located on land at a depth of 630 kilometres northwest of Tana Tidung Regency, with no official assessment yet issued regarding aftershock or tsunami potential.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:16 WIB
Construction of temporary shelters begins in isolated East Aceh village following disaster
Construction of approximately 1,500 temporary housing units has commenced in Sahraja Village, East Aceh, one of the worst-affected areas following the flash floods of late November 2025. The military aims to complete the shelters by Eid al-Fitr in March 2026, though the village's remote location and difficult access have slowed progress compared to other areas. Residents previously living in flood-prone areas are set to be relocated to higher ground.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:06 WIB
Bapanas Asks Food Task Force to Investigate MinyaKita Sales Above Price Ceiling in Depok
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has called on the Metropolitan Police's Food Task Force to investigate subsidised cooking oil being sold above the government-mandated retail price ceiling in Depok, West Java. During an unannounced inspection at Pasar Agung Depok ahead of Ramadan, officials found MinyaKita cooking oil priced at Rp17,500–Rp18,000 per litre, well above the mandated Rp15,700. While cooking oil pricing violations drew scrutiny, other staple commodities including rice, sugar and ch
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:04 WIB
They Condemn US Ambassador Who Said Israel Can Occupy the West Bank
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sparked widespread international condemnation after suggesting in an interview that Israel has the right to control most of the Middle East, including the West Bank. Indonesia joined Arab nations in issuing a joint statement denouncing the remarks as a flagrant violation of international law, whilst Saudi Arabia called them "extremist rhetoric" and demanded clarification from the US State Department.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 03:33 WIB
Agriculture Ministry Pushes Pati Regency for Transparent DOC Distribution to Bolster Food Security
Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture has brokered an agreement between poultry breeding companies and independent farmers in Pati Regency, Central Java, to ensure fair and transparent distribution of day-old chicks (DOC) ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2026. The deal guarantees a minimum supply of 1,000 boxes of DOC per week to independent farmers without feed bundling requirements, aiming to stabilise chicken prices and strengthen national food security.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 03:02 WIB
Four Key Facts in Sukabumi Child Death Case Allegedly Involving Stepmother Abuse
A 12-year-old boy identified as NS died in Sukabumi, West Java, after allegedly suffering abuse at the hands of his stepmother, with autopsy results revealing second-degree burns and blunt force trauma across his body. The stepmother denies the allegations, claiming the child died of leukaemia and autoimmune disease, but police forensic findings contradict her account. The House of Representatives' Commission III has demanded a thorough investigation and vowed to oversee the case through to tria
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 02:05 WIB
MPR Speaker: Indonesia's Joining Board of Peace a Bold Diplomatic Move, Vital for Gaza Peace
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani praised Indonesia's participation in the Board of Peace (BoP) as a courageous diplomatic step crucial for achieving peace in Gaza, crediting President Prabowo's leadership for elevating Indonesia's international standing. Muzani also responded positively to recently signed agreements between Indonesia and the United States, highlighting significant planned American investment across various Indonesian industries. President Prabowo reported progress in humanitarian aid de
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 02:03 WIB
Vice President Gibran Backs AI Training Programme Organised by ASEAN Foundation and Central Java Police
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has endorsed the AI Ready ASEAN programme, a collaboration between the ASEAN Foundation and Central Java Regional Police to deliver AI literacy training across the province. The initiative, formalised through a memorandum of understanding, aims to reach approximately 8,000 participants through in-depth training and over 140,000 beneficiaries via awareness campaigns across six Central Java residencies between February and April 2026.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 01:26 WIB
National Police Chief Expresses Deep Condolences Over Student's Death at Hands of Brimob Officer
Indonesia's National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has expressed deep condolences and anger over the death of a student in Tual, Maluku, who was allegedly beaten to death by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer. The police chief ordered a thorough investigation into the case, both in criminal and ethical proceedings, and vowed to ensure proportionate punishment for the perpetrator. The National Police publicly apologised for the incident, describing it as an individual deviation that do
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 01:07 WIB
National Police Chief Orders Ethics and Criminal Investigation into Brimob Officer Who Fatally Assaulted Student
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has ordered a full ethics and criminal investigation into a Brimob (Mobile Brigade) officer, First Class Private MS, who fatally assaulted a student identified as AT in Tual, Maluku. The police chief expressed anger over the incident, calling it a stain on the Brimob institution, and vowed that the perpetrator would face proportionate punishment while justice would be upheld for the victim's family.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 00:52 WIB
Police Chief Furious Over Student Beaten to Death by Brimob Officer: 'A Stain on the Institution'
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo expressed anger over the fatal assault of a student by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer in Tual, Maluku, calling it a disgrace to the institution. He ordered a thorough investigation and demanded commensurate punishment for the perpetrator, whilst the police publicly apologised and pledged transparent legal and ethical proceedings against the officer involved.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 00:07 WIB
Eighteen Market Stalls in Labuan Pandeglang Destroyed by Fire, Suspected Electrical Short Circuit
A fire broke out at Labuan Market in Pandeglang, Banten, destroying 18 stalls with estimated losses of Rp 300 million. The blaze, which occurred shortly before the breaking of the Ramadan fast, was believed to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, though no casualties were reported.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 00:00 WIB
Bandung City Government Deploys Waste Sorting Officers in Every Neighbourhood
The Bandung city government has stationed 1,596 waste sorting officers across all neighbourhood units (RW) to tackle the city's waste management crisis, particularly following a ban on incinerator use. The programme, budgeted at approximately Rp23–24 billion per year, aims to reduce organic waste volumes and educate residents on sustainable waste processing.
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