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Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:59 WIB
Maluku Police Chief Visits Victim of Brimob Personnel Violence in Hospital
The Maluku Regional Police Chief visited a victim of violence allegedly committed by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer in Tual City, formally apologising on behalf of the institution after the victim's sibling reportedly died in the incident. The police chief pledged transparent legal proceedings against the suspect and announced tightened internal oversight and disciplinary measures across the Maluku police force.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:54 WIB
Food and beverage industry hails Indonesia-US trade negotiations as boost for flagship products' competitiveness
The Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (GAPMMI) has welcomed the government's trade negotiations with the United States, saying they will strengthen the competitiveness of key national products and secure raw material supply chains. The endorsement comes as National Economic Council chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan warned that new US tariffs under Section 301 investigations could exceed the reciprocal tariffs recently struck down by the US Supreme Court, underscoring the urgency
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:53 WIB
Maluku BKSDA Seizes 35 Sanigi Plants at Ambon Port
The Maluku Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) confiscated 35 Sanigi (Pempis acidula) plants found without proper documentation aboard a passenger vessel at Ambon's Slamet Riyadi Port. The plants, originating from Kisar Port and packed in six parcels, were discovered during a routine inspection, with authorities warning of penalties of up to five years' imprisonment and fines of Rp100 million under Indonesia's conservation laws. The agency pledged to intensify surveillance at ports and
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:44 WIB
Heavy rainfall expected to hit West Nusa Tenggara until early March 2026
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast extreme weather including heavy rainfall, lightning and strong winds across West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) from 23 February to 1 March 2026. The agency has urged residents to remain vigilant against flooding, landslides and transport disruptions, noting that active atmospheric disturbances including the Madden-Julian Oscillation and Kelvin waves are driving the prolonged wet conditions across the province.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:44 WIB
Landslide Victims Now Occupying Temporary Shelters in North Tapanuli
Forty temporary housing units built by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) are now being occupied by landslide victims from two villages in North Tapanuli, North Sumatra. The North Tapanuli regent has indicated the temporary shelters may be converted into permanent housing, pending a land rights transfer process and discussions with the central government.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:43 WIB
Lemhannas: World Relies on Indonesia to Bring Peace to Gaza Through ISF
The Governor of Indonesia's National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas), Ace Hasan Syadzily, stated that Indonesia's involvement in the International Stabilization Force (ISF) demonstrates the world's confidence in Indonesia's role as a peacemaker in Gaza. A TNI officer has been appointed as ISF Deputy Commander, and Indonesia is set to deploy 8,000 peacekeeping personnel to the Rafah border area to carry out humanitarian missions.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:43 WIB
Kompolnas: Firm enforcement action key to preventing police personnel involvement in violence
The National Police Commission (Kompolnas) has stated that firm enforcement action and transparent accountability are essential to deterring future cases of police violence. The comments follow the alleged fatal assault of a 14-year-old boy by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer in Maluku, prompting calls for strengthened supervisory mechanisms and a fundamental shift in police training towards community-oriented, humanistic policing.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:42 WIB
UMY Expert Says Brimob Case in Maluku Requires Independent Team
A criminal law expert from Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta has called for an independent team to investigate the case of a Brimob (Mobile Brigade) officer alleged to have assaulted a student in Maluku, resulting in the 14-year-old's death. The expert argued that the officer's status as a law enforcement member should serve as an aggravating factor and questioned whether the patrol actions fell within Brimob's authorised duties, potentially constituting abuse of authority.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:32 WIB
Agrinas Ready to Follow Advice to Postpone Pickup Truck Imports from India
PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara has declared its willingness to comply with a request from the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives to postpone plans to import 105,000 pickup trucks and lorries from Indian manufacturers Mahindra and Tata Motors for the Village Cooperative programme. The postponement comes as Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita highlighted that domestic production of the vehicles could generate approximately Rp27 trillion in backward economic linkages, whilst Presi
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:31 WIB
Riau Islands Provincial Government Awaits Finance Ministry Regulation on Civil Servant Holiday Allowance Payments
The Riau Islands Provincial Government is waiting for a Ministry of Finance regulation before disbursing Eid al-Fitr holiday allowances (THR) to civil servants, with the national government having allocated Rp55 trillion for payments to civil servants, military, police and retirees. The acting regional secretary noted uncertainty remains over whether the allowance will cover only base salary or include additional benefits, and whether government employees on fixed-term contracts (PPPK) will also
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 16:50 WIB
DKI Jakarta Regional Parliament Backs Energy and Water Efficiency Policy
The DKI Jakarta provincial government has issued Governor Regulation No. 5 of 2026 on energy and water efficiency in buildings, as part of its Climate Action Implementation programme in partnership with the British government and C40 Cities. The policy targets a 31.89 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and a 30 per cent improvement in energy and water efficiency, with the building sector accounting for approximately 60 per cent of Jakarta's emissions. A Jakarta legislator has
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 16:26 WIB
Jakarta Council Backs Pramono-Rano Leadership to Prioritise Flood Control, Traffic Congestion, and Poverty Reduction
The Jakarta Provincial Council (DPRD) has reaffirmed its full support for Governor Pramono Anung and Deputy Governor Rano Karno, identifying flooding, traffic congestion, and poverty as the three key challenges to be resolved by the end of their term. Deputy Council Speaker Wibi Andrino noted that 97 per cent of the administration's first-year targets had been achieved, whilst Governor Pramono announced plans to continue large-scale river normalisation programmes along the Ciliwung, Cakung Lama,
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
Indonesia Sets Four National Caveats for ISF Mission in Gaza
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has outlined four national caveats governing its participation in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, emphasising non-combat roles, no direct confrontation, deployment limited to Gaza with Palestinian authority consent, and use of force restricted to self-defence. However, a prominent international law scholar has questioned whether these caveats will be effectively upheld once operational command of Indonesian troops passes to the mission leadership
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 15:58 WIB
Dasco Requests Postponement of Car Imports for Merah Putih Cooperatives
Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad has called on the government to suspend plans to import 105,000 pickup trucks from India, valued at an estimated Rp 24.66 trillion, for the Merah Putih Village Cooperative logistics programme. The request comes amid criticism from lawmakers who argue the mass import contradicts the government's own priorities of job creation and strengthening domestic industry, particularly the well-established automotive sector.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 15:41 WIB
Data Transfers to the United States Remain Subject to Indonesian Regulations
The Indonesian government has affirmed that data transfers agreed upon in the reciprocal trade agreement with the United States will remain governed by domestic law, specifically the Personal Data Protection Act of 2022. Officials stressed that the arrangement does not constitute a surrender of data sovereignty and is intended to strengthen Indonesia's position as a regional digital economy hub whilst attracting investment in data centres and cloud infrastructure.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 15:31 WIB
Purbaya 'Blacklists' and Demands LPDP Scholarship Recipient Return Funds
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has ordered LPDP scholarship recipient AP to repay billions of rupiah in education funds plus interest after AP's wife posted social media content deemed insulting to Indonesian citizenship. Purbaya also announced AP would be blacklisted from all government employment, marking a significant enforcement action over the use of taxpayer-funded scholarships.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 15:29 WIB
Coordinating Minister: Government Communication Was Chaotic During BPJS Controversy
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar acknowledged that government communication was badly mishandled during the controversy over the deactivation of 11 million BPJS health insurance subsidy recipients. Ministries and agencies were seen passing blame to one another, prompting calls for better inter-agency data sharing and a three-month transition period for affected beneficiaries.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 15:14 WIB
House of Representatives Urges Law Enforcement to Reconsider Death Sentence for Crew Member in Two-Tonne Methamphetamine Case
Indonesia's House of Representatives Commission III has called on the Batam District Court to reconsider the death penalty sought against Fandi Ramadhan, a crew member charged in the smuggling of two tonnes of methamphetamine, arguing he was not the principal offender. The commission issued three recommendations emphasising that the new Criminal Code treats capital punishment as a last resort and urges a shift from retributive to restorative justice. The case stems from a May 2025 interception b
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 15:01 WIB
StockWave Launches to Boost Investment Literacy Among Young Indonesians
A free stock education platform called StockWave has been launched to widen access to investment literacy amid growing interest in the capital market among Indonesian youth. The platform, founded by TRIV Group CEO Gabriel Rey and Stockwise founder Andry Hakim, aims to help raise Indonesia's stock investor participation rate from roughly 5 per cent towards levels seen in the United States at around 60 per cent.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 15:01 WIB
Indonesia's MDI Ventures Doubles Down on Execution and Trust to Unlock Regional Portfolio Value
MDI Ventures is refocusing its corporate venture capital strategy on maximising portfolio value through structured partnerships with Indonesia's SOE ecosystem, particularly Telkom Group, positioning itself as a bridge between startup innovation and enterprise execution needs. The firm emphasises measurable synergies, governance frameworks, and trust-building initiatives, including ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System certification and collaborative initiatives with government agencies includ
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