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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:09 WIB
PAM Jaya and PALJAYA Revitalise Communal Sanitation Facilities in Manggarai
Jakarta's water utility PAM Jaya and wastewater operator PALJAYA have completed the revitalisation of communal bathing, washing and toilet facilities in Manggarai, South Jakarta, equipping them with biopal waste treatment systems to prevent river pollution. The programme, which has upgraded facilities in RT 14 and RT 15 of RW 09, connects domestic wastewater to a centralised treatment system, reducing environmental contamination and E. coli exposure risks for local residents.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:04 WIB
Residents Call for Jakarta LRT Route Extension to Improve Mobility
Jakarta residents are urging the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to extend the LRT network beyond the current Phase 1B Velodrome–Manggarai line, which is 89 per cent complete, to reach densely populated areas, business districts and economic centres. Governor Pramono Anung confirmed the government is focused on completing Phase 1B, with operations expected to begin next year, after which potential extensions to Tanjung Priok, Jakarta International Stadium, Ancol and PIK 2 will be evaluated.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:04 WIB
Explosion occurs during firecracker manufacturing in Kertek, Wonosobo
A young man sustained burns and lacerations after an explosion during illegal firecracker assembly in Wonosobo, Central Java, when sparks from an angle grinder ignited explosive materials. Police are investigating the source of the firecracker materials and have warned the public against purchasing, storing, or assembling explosive materials illegally, citing both safety risks and legal consequences.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:57 WIB
Grobogan and Demak Still Submerged After Nearly a Week of Flooding
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is conducting intensive operations to address persistent flooding in Grobogan and Demak regencies in Central Java, which has affected over 10,000 families and nearly 18,000 housing units since 15 February. The Grobogan Regency Government has declared an emergency response status whilst BNPB deploys heavy equipment to repair collapsed embankments along the Tuntang River, identified as the primary cause of the spreading floodwaters.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:56 WIB
Tough Guy: A Signal That Indonesia Is a Decisive Player in the Board of Peace?
An opinion piece analyses Indonesia's elevated role in the newly formed Board of Peace (BoP) for Gaza, following the inaugural summit in Washington on 19 February 2026 where President Prabowo Subianto was publicly praised by Donald Trump. The author argues that Indonesia's commitment of over 8,000 personnel, its moral legitimacy in the Muslim world, and its insistence on the Two-State Solution position the country as a decisive actor—not merely a spectator—in post-conflict Gaza reconstruction an
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:55 WIB
Foreign Woman Goes on Rampage at Gili Trawangan Prayer Room, Disturbed by Ramadan Recitation Speaker
A foreign woman caused a disturbance at a musala (prayer room) on Gili Trawangan, Lombok, after becoming agitated by the sound of Quran recitation through loudspeakers on the first night of Ramadan. The incident, which went viral, saw the woman enter the prayer room, damage the microphone, and physically clash with residents, raising tensions over the coexistence of tourist and local religious activities on the popular island.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:51 WIB
Rupiah weakens amid expectations of prolonged higher US interest rates
The Indonesian rupiah fell 9 points to Rp16,903 per US dollar at the opening of Friday trade, pressured by a stronger greenback linked to expectations that US Federal Reserve interest rates will remain elevated for longer. Analysts noted that while corporate foreign currency demand and global dollar strength weigh on the currency, Indonesia's trade surplus and Bank Indonesia's stabilisation measures should limit the extent of depreciation.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:50 WIB
Andre Rosiade and Dony Oskaria Inaugurate Reconstruction of SDN 49 Batang Kabung in Padang
Deputy Chairman of House Commission VI Andre Rosiade and Danantara COO Dony Oskaria launched the reconstruction of a state primary school in Padang destroyed by flash floods in November 2025, with state-owned mining firm Inalum leading the rebuilding effort. The project, comprising six classrooms and four functional rooms, underscores the role of state-owned enterprises in disaster recovery and education infrastructure, with officials calling on other SOEs to follow suit.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:48 WIB
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Train Partially Evacuated to Kalideres as Track Recovery Continues
A Soekarno-Hatta Airport train collided with a truck on the Rawabuaya-Batuceper line, prompting KAI to deploy emergency response teams and a rescue train for evacuation. Part of the train was successfully moved to Kalideres Station whilst crews worked to remove the truck, restore overhead power lines, and verify track safety before resuming operations. The incident, reported at 06.06 WIB, required the temporary shutdown of electrical supply on the affected line and extensive infrastructure check
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:47 WIB
Rice seller in Banjarmasin earns Rp1 million daily after joining Baznas microfinance programme
The National Zakat Agency's Baznas Microfinance Desa (BMD) programme has helped a nasi kuning and lontong seller in Banjarmasin increase her daily turnover from Rp800,000 to Rp1 million through interest-free financing and business mentoring. Baznas Deputy Chairperson Saidah Sakwan highlighted the programme as evidence that productively managed zakat can drive economic self-sufficiency, with the ultimate aim of transforming zakat recipients into zakat payers and contributing to poverty eradicatio
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:46 WIB
Jakarta Metropolitan Police Move Swiftly to Handle Flooding in Kebon Pala, East Jakarta
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police's Marine and Air Police Directorate deployed personnel, rubber boats and safety equipment to evacuate residents from Kebon Pala, East Jakarta, after overnight rain caused floodwaters to reach one metre. The rapid response included rescuing an infant and helping residents secure vehicles and valuables, whilst officers remained stationed to monitor rising water levels that submerged homes, furniture and local roads.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:46 WIB
What Is the ISF? Indonesia Appointed Deputy Commander and to Send 8,000 Troops to Gaza
Indonesia has accepted the position of deputy commander of the newly formed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, established under UN Security Council Resolution 2803. President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia will deploy 8,000 TNI troops within one to two months to support the peacekeeping mission, marking a significant commitment to the Gaza stabilisation effort under the Board of Peace framework.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:45 WIB
Prabowo Laughs Off Trump's 'I Don't Wanna Fight Him' Remark
US President Donald Trump publicly praised President Prabowo Subianto at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington DC, calling him tough and declaring he would not want to fight him. Prabowo laughed off the comment, dismissing it as a joke, whilst Trump also lauded Indonesia as a great nation whose leader is respected by all.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:45 WIB
Overhead Power Line Poles Collapse Following Soekarno-Hatta Airport Train Collision with Truck at Poris
A trailer truck was struck by the Soekarno-Hatta Airport railway service at a level crossing near Poris Station in Tangerang, toppling two overhead power line poles and dragging the truck approximately 100 metres. A joint evacuation team comprising KAI, Tangerang City Metropolitan Police, and the local Transport Agency worked to clear the track, whilst police imposed traffic diversions across several major routes around the accident site.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:44 WIB
Prabowo-Trump Agree on 19% Trade Tariff to the US: What Does the Agreement Contain?
Indonesia and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade agreement reducing tariffs on Indonesian exports to 19% — down from the initial 32% — whilst Indonesia eliminates over 99% of tariff barriers on American products. The deal, which includes Indonesian commitments to purchase US$33 billion in American energy, aviation, and agricultural goods, also extends Freeport-McMoRan's mining operations in Papua, raising questions about the balance of concessions despite government claims of mutua
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:44 WIB
LAMR Praises Riau Police Innovation: First Institution to Uphold the Dignity of the Tanjak
The Riau Provincial Police has become the first central government institution in Indonesia to formally adopt traditional Malay cultural attire — the Tanjak headgear and Selempang sash — as mandatory attributes for all 11,000 personnel every Friday. The Malay Customary Institution of Riau (LAMR) lauded the move as a meaningful step in preserving Malay cultural heritage amid globalisation, combining cultural identity with the police's "Green Policing" environmental programme under Regional Police
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:44 WIB
Bank Indonesia: Balance of Payments Records US$6.1 Billion Surplus in Q4 2025
Indonesia's balance of payments posted a US$6.1 billion surplus in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a rebound in the capital and financial account and a manageable current account deficit of just 0.7 per cent of GDP. For the full year, the current account deficit narrowed sharply to US$1.5 billion (0.1 per cent of GDP) from US$8.6 billion in 2024, whilst foreign exchange reserves edged up to US$156.5 billion, underscoring the country's strengthened external resilience amid global uncertaint
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:43 WIB
Profile of Prihati Pujowaskito, the Military Doctor Appointed as BPJS Kesehatan President Director
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Prihati Pujowaskito, a military cardiologist and academic, as president director of BPJS Kesehatan for the 2026–2031 term. A Solo-born interventional coronary specialist with extensive service at military hospitals and the Presidential Physicians Expert Panel, she brings a distinctive combination of medical, managerial, and legal qualifications to Indonesia's national health insurance body.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:40 WIB
Cilandak Timur and Bintaro residents evacuated due to flooding
Heavy upstream rainfall caused the Krukut River to overflow, flooding dozens of neighbourhoods across South Jakarta and forcing residents in Cilandak Timur and Bintaro to evacuate. The Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency recorded 61 community units and six roads inundated, deploying multiple agencies to pump floodwaters and provide basic necessities to affected residents.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:39 WIB
Tensions Escalate Following Deadlocked US-Iran Negotiations
The second round of indirect US-Iran talks mediated by Oman ended without concrete results in Geneva, with uranium enrichment remaining the immovable red line for both sides. Military posturing has intensified in parallel, with Iran conducting naval exercises and missile tests in the Strait of Hormuz whilst Washington deployed two aircraft carriers to the region. The stalemate carries significant global energy implications, as any open conflict could disrupt oil exports through the strait and tr
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