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Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:33 WIB
Indonesia Strengthens Its Role in Asia-Pacific Through APFSD 2026 Forum
Indonesia reinforced its regional leadership position by actively participating in the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) 2026 in Bangkok, with Vice Minister of National Development Planning Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard appointed as Vice-Chair and Bureau member. Indonesia presented its comprehensive approach to accelerating achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, whilst emphasising the need for policy coherence, local implementation, innovation fina
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:31 WIB
Profile of Agrinas Pangan, State-Owned Enterprise Importing Vehicles from India, Previously Yodya Karya
PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, a newly rebranded state-owned enterprise formed in February 2025 from the former Yodya Karya, has quietly contracted to import 105,000 vehicles worth Rp 24.66 trillion from Indian manufacturers Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors for the Red and White Village Cooperative network. Created as part of President Prabowo's initiative to strengthen national food sovereignty, Agrinas Pangan operates under the Danantara holding and manages comprehensive food production opera
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:28 WIB
Observer urges retention of transit flight options during discounted Lebaran airfares scheme
A transportation observer has urged the Indonesian government to maintain transit flight options whilst implementing a 17-18 per cent discount on domestic economy airfares for the 2026 Lebaran exodus, warning that eliminating such routes without viable alternatives risks isolating remote regions and disrupting local economies. The government is considering phasing out transit routes in favour of direct flights, but the observer contends this policy requires deeper analysis to ensure connectivity
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:27 WIB
Samudra University lecturers provide reading corner for disaster survivors' children
Lecturers from Samudra University's Physics Education programme in Langsa, Aceh, have established a portable reading corner and distributed educational kits to 35 flood-affected children in Aceh Tamiang Regency. The initiative aims to restore children's learning motivation and academic routine following the natural disaster, with materials including textbooks, stationery, and age-appropriate reading materials. The programme emphasises that post-disaster recovery encompasses both physical reconst
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:22 WIB
Israel and Iran Trade Attacks as Antam Gold Prices Surge
PT Antam's gold bar prices rose by Rp 40,000 to Rp 3,085,000 per gram on 28 February 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions following reported missile strikes on Tehran by Israel and the United States. The price increases reflect investor flight to safety amid Middle East instability, with buyback prices also rising to Rp 2,864,000 per gram.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:20 WIB
Human Rights Minister urges Indonesian National Police to apply restorative justice in Pandji case
Indonesia's Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has called on the National Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate to apply restorative justice principles in the case against comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono, who faces allegations of insulting the Toraja ethnic group through offensive comedy material posted online. Pigai noted that Pandji has already undergone Toraja customary law proceedings and suggested that law enforcement should prioritise education on responsible speech rather than puniti
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:20 WIB
Controversy Over Crematorium Development Project in Kalideres, West Jakarta
A crematorium and funeral home development project in Kalideres, West Jakarta has sparked strong community opposition, with residents claiming they received no prior notification despite construction beginning in mid-February. The West Jakarta Mayor has pledged neutrality and initiated mediation between developers and residents, whilst a Jakarta Legislative Council member has called for the Governor to halt the project, citing a 2007 provincial regulation prohibiting such facilities in densely p
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:20 WIB
1,000 Parking Spaces Prepared for National Lunar New Year Peak Celebration at Banteng Field
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have prepared approximately 1,000 parking spaces for motorcycles and cars to secure the National Lunar New Year Festival celebration at Banteng Field on Saturday, 28 February 2026. Access for the public is concentrated at two entry points (West and East Banteng Field), with separate VIP parking arranged at Hotel Borobudur. A parade route has been planned starting from the Cathedral, passing through Adipura Monument and government buildings, with around 750 personn
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:19 WIB
Andhika Surya Gumilar Praises West Java Provincial Government's Decision Not to Raise Motor Vehicle Tax
West Java legislator Andhika Surya Gumilar has praised Governor Dedi Mulyadi's decision not to increase motor vehicle tax (PKB) rates, calling it a measure that relieves economic pressure on lower-middle-class communities and potentially boosts tax compliance. Mulyadi reiterated his consistent policy of maintaining affordable taxation rates throughout his tenure to encourage higher public participation in tax payments rather than increasing rates.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:19 WIB
Israel and the United States Attack Iran; Ayatollah Ali Has Been Secured
Israel and the United States have launched coordinated military strikes against Iran, with Israeli Defence Minister Katz confirming the operation aimed at eliminating threats to Israel. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been relocated from Tehran to a secure location, whilst President Trump has publicly acknowledged US military involvement and warned Iran's Revolutionary Guard to surrender or face certain death.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:17 WIB
Expert Testimony in Mass Rape Denial Trial
A human rights law expert testified in Jakarta's State Administrative Court that Culture Minister Fadli Zon's denial of mass rape during the 1998 tragedy constitutes a violation of human rights law. The court heard arguments from a civil society coalition suing Zon for his public statements denying evidence of widespread sexual violence, with expert testimony characterising denial of historical atrocities as characteristic of fascistic regimes and a continuation of impunity for past crimes again
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:16 WIB
Metro Jaya Police Deploy 722 Personnel to Secure National Lunar New Year Celebration
The Metro Jaya Police have deployed 722 personnel comprising officers from the police force, military, and Jakarta provincial government to secure Indonesia's inaugural National Lunar New Year Festival at Lapangan Banteng in Central Jakarta, running from 17 February to 3 March 2026. The festival, themed "Harmoni Nusantara" (Indonesian Harmony) and coinciding with Ramadan, aims to serve as a space for interfaith reflection and cultural integration. The festivities will culminate on 28 February 20
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:15 WIB
Not Just a House: Ibas Emphasises BSPS Programme Builds Human Dignity
Vice-Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono visited the 2026 Self-Reliant Housing Stimulus Assistance Programme (BSPS) in Magetan Regency, East Java, emphasising that affordable housing development represents more than physical construction—it embodies building dignity and the future of Indonesian families. The programme provides Rp 20 million in assistance to low-income households, with Ibas highlighting it as the state's constitutional obligation under Article 2
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:15 WIB
Trump Frustrated as Oman Foreign Minister Confirms Iran Has No Nuclear Bomb
Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi has announced significant breakthroughs in indirect nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, including Iran's commitment to a "zero stockpiling" policy for enriched uranium to prevent nuclear weapons development. The announcement comes amid mixed signals from US President Donald Trump, who expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of negotiations in Geneva whilst leaving military options open, with talks set to resume in Vienna on M
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:12 WIB
Bekasi-Based Influencer Accused of Defrauding SMEs Over Endorsement Payments Worth Millions
An Instagram influencer from Bekasi identified as Pandu Sulaeman (@pandu.bone) has been accused of defrauding multiple micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through endorsement scams. Victims report paying advance deposits for promotional services on TikTok that were never rendered and funds were never refunded, with one victim losing 2 million rupiah since December 2025. The alleged scheme involves pressuring vendors into agreements, collecting partial payments, and then refusing to
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:10 WIB
On the Ban of President and Vice President Family Members from Running: All Citizens Have the Right to Be Elected, Says DPR Member
A member of Indonesia's parliamentary Commission II, Ahmad Irawan, has stated that every Indonesian citizen has the constitutional right to be elected as a presidential or vice-presidential candidate, responding to a petition filed at the Constitutional Court seeking to ban the relatives of sitting presidents and vice presidents from running for office. Irawan cited a previous Constitutional Court decision that struck down similar restrictions on regional officials' family members as discriminat
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:09 WIB
Head of National Nutrition Board Evaluates Free Nutritious Meals Menu for Ramadan, Promises Quality Standards Maintained
The head of Indonesia's National Nutrition Board (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, has affirmed the government's commitment to maintaining the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme at consistent nutritional standards during Ramadan, despite meal time adjustments. The programme currently serves approximately 82.9 million beneficiaries ranging from pregnant women to schoolchildren and Islamic boarding school students, with the government prioritising quality nutrition to support Indonesia's productive popul
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:07 WIB
Bank Indonesia Confirms Criminal Penalties for Counterfeiters of Mutilated Currency
Bank Indonesia has reaffirmed that deliberately damaging or mutilating rupiah currency—including counterfeiting by mixing counterfeit and genuine notes—constitutes a serious criminal offence. Under Law Number 7 of 2011 on Currency, perpetrators face up to five years imprisonment and fines of up to 1 billion rupiah, and BI will not replace damaged notes where intentional damage is suspected.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:05 WIB
Update on Murder Case of Joxzin Brigade Member: Victim's Wife and Six Colleagues Questioned
Police in Bantul, Yogyakarta are continuing their investigation into the murder of Yoga Tama Rustamaji (36), a member of the Joxzin civil organisation, who was killed with a machete whilst sleeping on 25 February 2026. Seven witnesses have now been questioned, including the victim's wife and six colleagues who had gathered at the victim's home the night before the attack. The assailant, whose face was covered, attacked the sleeping victim with a machete through the back door, wounding the victim
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:05 WIB
Preserving City Aesthetics: Jakarta Municipality Beautifies Dozens of Bridges in Matraman
Jakarta's Matraman District authorities have repainted 21 bridges to date as part of efforts to maintain city aesthetics and preserve infrastructure quality, with completion targeted by mid-March 2026. The repainting initiative, which commenced in early January 2026, involves regular maintenance to protect bridge structures from weather damage whilst ensuring safe passage for residents using these vital inter-neighbourhood connectors. Additionally, East Jakarta authorities have repaired 1,745 po
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