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Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:30 WIB
Indonesian Navy to Send 100 Personnel to Italy for Training on Giuseppe Garibaldi Aircraft Carrier
Indonesia's Navy will deploy approximately 100 personnel to Italy for training on operating the Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier, which is projected to become Indonesia's first aircraft carrier, with arrival expected before the Navy's 81st anniversary in October 2026. The training will include direct instruction aboard the vessel during its voyage from Italy to Indonesia, with the ship expected to support both military operations other than war and conventional military operations. The aircra
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:29 WIB
Marine Corps Prepares Training Materials for Civil Service Reserve Component
The Indonesian Marine Corps (Korps Marinir) is preparing comprehensive training materials for a reserve component (komcad) programme involving 2,000 civil service personnel (ASN) scheduled to commence in April 2026. The training will be conducted across five military education facilities nationwide over approximately 1.5 months, with the Ministry of Defence allocating 4,000 total quotas across government ministries and agencies for two waves of training. The curriculum will emphasise Marine Corp
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:28 WIB
ASMINDO Strengthens Global Furniture Supply Chain Through Indonesia-US Strategic Partnership
ASMINDO, Indonesia's furniture and handicrafts industry association, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable trade partnerships with American hardwood exporters through the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), following the signing of a reciprocal tariff agreement between Indonesia and the United States in February 2026. The partnership aims to enhance competitiveness and export volumes whilst maintaining domestic wood as the primary raw material, with American hardwood serving as a pre
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:27 WIB
Ministry of Industry Clarifies Sedaap Noodle Worker Termination Controversy
The Ministry of Industry has clarified that Mie Sedaap's noodle factory in Gresik, East Java, did not terminate permanent employees but rather reduced its outsourced workforce following seasonal production normalisation. The ministry stated that the company had increased production capacity ahead of religious holidays to meet seasonal demand spikes, hiring temporary outsourced workers who were subsequently released once production returned to normal levels—a common practice in labour-intensive i
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:26 WIB
Ruben Amorim on Vasco da Gama's Radar as Manager Search Intensifies
Vasco da Gama has reportedly shortlisted Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim as a potential replacement after sacking Fernando Diniz and parting ways with Philippe Coutinho. The Rio de Janeiro club, currently languishing in 20th place in Brazil's Serie A, seeks a tactical mastermind to reverse their poor form, with Amorim among several Portuguese candidates being considered alongside Artur Jorge, Leonardo Jardim, and Carlos Carvalhal.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:25 WIB
OJK Approves Merger of 4 Regional Banks to Strengthen UMKM Credit
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has approved the consolidation of four regional development banks (BPRs) in East Priangan into PT BPR Nusamba Tanjungsari, aiming to strengthen capital and competitiveness. The merger, which includes PT BPR Nusamba Sukaraja, Plered, Singaparna, and PT BPR Mitra Harmoni Indramayu, forms part of a broader strategy to enhance BPR efficiency and support micro, small, and medium enterprise (UMKM) financing across Indonesia.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:24 WIB
Kazakhstan Plants Tens of Thousands of Trees to Restore Tigers Missing for 70 Years
Kazakhstan is undertaking an ambitious conservation project to reintroduce tigers to their historical habitat in the South Balkhash region after the species disappeared in the late 1940s. The government, supported by the World Wildlife Fund and United Nations Development Programme, planted 37,000 trees in 2024 alone and has planted approximately 50,000 saplings since 2021 to restore the ecosystem necessary for tiger survival. Two captive-bred tigers have already arrived in Kazakhstan, with wild
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:23 WIB
Riza Chalid's Interference Results in 15-Year Sentence for Son Kerry Adrianto
A Jakarta Corruption Court panel has found that oil entrepreneur Mohamad Riza Chalid played a role in facilitating a fuel terminal lease arrangement that led to his son Muhamad Kerry Adrianto Riza receiving a 15-year prison sentence in a Pertamina crude oil and refinery product management corruption case. According to the court's findings, Riza Chalid orchestrated the acquisition and lease of the Merak fuel terminal to PT Pertamina beginning in 2012, with Kerry eventually facilitating the deal t
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:23 WIB
BEM UI Stormed Police Headquarters Demanding Heavy Sentence for Bripda Mesias and Removal of National Police Chief
The University of Indonesia Student Executive Board (BEM UI) staged a protest at National Police Headquarters on 27 February 2026, demanding severe punishment for Bripda Mesias Siahaya, the police officer accused of fatally assaulting 14-year-old student Arianto Tawakal, and calling for the removal of National Police Chief Listyo Sigit and Maluku Provincial Police Chief Dadang Hartanto. The action, marked with the hashtag #AparatKepar4t, pressed broader demands including structural police reform
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:22 WIB
Police Arrest Fugitive Drug Trafficker Ko Erwin in North Sumatra
The Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate arrested major drug trafficker Erwin Iskandar, alias Ko Erwin, on 26 February whilst attempting to flee to Malaysia from Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra. Two additional suspects were also apprehended for allegedly arranging Ko Erwin's escape abroad. Ko Erwin had been a wanted person since February 2026, implicated in a narcotics distribution case involving corruption allegations against former Bima Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kun
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:22 WIB
Three Chinese Brands Enter World's Top 10 Automotive Manufacturers 2025
Three Chinese automotive manufacturers – BYD, SAIC, and Geely – have entered the global top 10 rankings for 2025, with BYD reaching sixth place with 4.602 million units sold, marking its first time surpassing Tesla in electric vehicle sales. China's overall automotive market share increased to 35.6 per cent globally in 2025, whilst Chinese vehicle production reached 34.531 million units, maintaining the country's position as the world's largest automotive market for 17 consecutive years. The sur
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:21 WIB
House Budget Commission Chair Highlights Governance and Budget Transparency of Free Nutritious Meal Programme
The Chair of the House Budget Commission has issued a comprehensive statement addressing governance and budgetary concerns regarding Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme, acknowledging that whilst the initiative addresses genuine nutritional deficiencies affecting approximately 19 per cent of Indonesian children, improvements in management and compliance are required. Key recommendations include implementing a blacklist system for non-compliant kitchen operators, reducing beneficiary
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:20 WIB
Amid IHSG Pressure, Can BPJS Funds Become Indonesia's Market Bulwark?
The Indonesian Composite Index (IHSG) faces renewed pressure amid risks of foreign capital outflows ahead of the MSCI rebalancing and global macro uncertainty. BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (BPJS-TK), as a major domestic institutional fund, is positioned as a potential buffer for the market, with capacity to inject Rp40-70 trillion annually if its equity allocation is increased from the current 11-12% to 20-25% over the coming years.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:19 WIB
KPK Investigates Money Flow in Lamongan Regency Government Building Construction Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is deepening its investigation into alleged corruption in the construction of a Lamongan Regency government building in East Java during fiscal years 2017–2019, examining money flows from the project. The investigation remains active with four suspects identified and estimated state financial losses of approximately IDR151 billion. The KPK has received preliminary loss calculations from the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) and contin
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:19 WIB
Young Generation Switches Banks Easily, Deloitte Survey Reveals Reasons
A Deloitte report released on 12 February 2026 reveals that whilst Generation Z and millennials report high satisfaction levels (93-95 per cent) with their primary banks, they paradoxically pose the greatest risk of switching to other financial institutions. The survey finds that young consumers' loyalty is conditional rather than absolute, with even minor friction points—such as slow fund transfers, confusing fee structures, or poor digital experiences—triggering account closures. This phenomen
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:18 WIB
Mobile Samsat Services Open at 14 Locations Across Greater Jakarta on Friday
The Metro Jaya Police Department is providing mobile Samsat (Integrated Single Roof Administration System) services at 14 locations across Jakarta, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi on Friday to facilitate public vehicle tax payments. The mobile services operate at various times between 08:00-19:00 WIB at shopping centres, public squares, and government offices, though only annual vehicle tax payments are processed; vehicle registration renewals and number plate replacements require visits to permane
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:17 WIB
Secondary School Student in Belu Remains Hospitalised After Assault by Teacher
A 16-year-old student at SMA Negeri 1 Atambua in Belu, East Nusa Tenggara, remains hospitalised following a severe assault by substitute biology teacher Vince Aplugi on 24 February 2026. The teacher struck and threw the student after she was unable to draw a nerve cell diagram during an examination, subsequently striking all 33 students in the class. The police have initiated an investigation but are awaiting the victim's full recovery before conducting formal interviews, whilst the school admin
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:16 WIB
Prabowo Returns to Indonesia After Attending Board of Peace Meeting and Meeting UAE President MBZ
President Prabowo Subianto returned to Indonesia on 27 February 2026 following an international working visit to the United States, United Kingdom, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. During the week-long trip, Prabowo attended the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in the US, met with American business leaders to discuss reciprocal tariffs, witnessed the signing of an investment cooperation agreement in London, reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to Palestinian peace with Jordan's King Abdullah I
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:15 WIB
Reasons Behind Delayed Professional Allowance Payments for Madrasah Teachers, Ministry of Religious Affairs Claims No Obstacles
The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) has addressed circulating reports that professional allowances for madrasah teachers for January and February 2026 remain unpaid. The Director General of Islamic Education clarified that the delay is procedural, as budget allocation cannot be requested whilst Teacher Professional Education (PPG) programmes are still underway; budgets must be submitted in the preceding year and undergo Ministry of Finance review before disbursement.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 09:15 WIB
The First Halaqah in History at Times Square
Dr Faraj Hasan led Muslim worshippers in a historic halaqah gathering at Times Square in New York, where participants sat in a circle to recite Surah Al-Fatiha together. The event brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and languages, demonstrating religious unity and finding moments of spiritual tranquillity amidst the noise and commercial bustle of one of the world's busiest locations.
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