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Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:57 WIB
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Urges Greater Saudi Visits to Indonesia
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah has called for increased visits from Saudi Arabian citizens to Indonesia, emphasising the country's strategic bilateral partnership and noting record numbers of Indonesian pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah. With 2.6 million Umrah pilgrims and 221,000 Hajj pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia this year, the minister stressed the importance of reciprocal tourism between the two nations. The Saudi Ambassador affirmed the deepening diplomatic relationsh
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:57 WIB
Sentencing Hearing for Nine Defendants in Crude Oil Corruption Case Set for Thursday, 26 February
Nine defendants, including senior officials from state oil company PT Pertamina and private sector operators, face sentencing on 26 February 2026 in a major crude oil corruption case at Jakarta's Central Corruption Court. The alleged fraud, involving crude oil management, fuel imports, and illegal diesel sales, has resulted in state losses estimated at IDR 285 trillion. The verdict represents the final stage in a complex case implicating multiple directors, commissioners, and beneficial owners a
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:56 WIB
Psychologist highlights unconscious 'oversharing' behaviour on social media
A psychologist has cautioned against unconscious oversharing on social media, attributing the behaviour to intense emotional states that trigger impulsive posting without consideration of consequences. The expert identified key manifestations of oversharing, including disclosure of excessively personal content, sharing others' stories without permission, and posting whilst experiencing heightened emotional intensity. To mitigate this behaviour, the psychologist recommends employing a "pause" tec
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:54 WIB
Three Former Belawan Port Authority Heads Detained in Corruption Probe
The North Sumatra Prosecutor's Office has detained three former heads of Belawan Port Authority as suspects in a corruption case involving non-tax state revenue (PNBP) from port services during 2023–2024. Investigators allege the officials failed to properly reconcile mandatory pilotage and towing service revenues, causing alleged state financial losses totalling billions of rupiah. The suspects face charges under Indonesia's anti-corruption law and the criminal code.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:54 WIB
Regional Council Demands Stricter Post-Study Monitoring of Overseas LPDP Scholarship Recipients
Indonesia's Regional Representative Council (DPD) has called for tighter post-study oversight of LPDP scholarship recipients studying abroad, prompted by cases of recipients failing to fulfil mandatory service obligations. The LPDP director general confirmed that 44 recipients have been sanctioned, with eight ordered to return funds and 36 under investigation, exposing enforcement gaps in the 2N+1 service scheme requiring recipients to work in Indonesia for twice their study period plus one year
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:53 WIB
Tragic Death of Woman in Malang Reveals Murder by Boyfriend Over Motorcycle Repairs
Police in Malang have identified a 17-year-old woman found murdered in the Kedung Winong River as having been killed by her boyfriend of three months. The crime stemmed from a dispute over the cost of repairing the victim's motorcycle during a joint trip that escalated into strangulation and the concealment of the body. The perpetrator, identified as a daily wage worker, was apprehended following the police investigation.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:52 WIB
Distinguished Professor at IPB: Aged Water Containers Remain Safe with Proper Maintenance
Professor Ahmad Sulaeman from IPB University's food safety division has confirmed that reusable water containers of any age remain safe for public consumption when properly maintained and stored, contrary to assumptions that older containers pose greater chemical risks. The expert emphasised that safety depends not on container age but on correct storage conditions and care practices, with harmful chemical migration only occurring under extreme temperatures or pH conditions. In Indonesia, bottle
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:50 WIB
Mount Semeru erupts with 3-kilometre pyroclastic flow as authorities warn of lahar risk
Mount Semeru in Indonesia has erupted again, ejecting a 3-kilometre pyroclastic flow towards Besuk Kobokan on Tuesday evening, captured by local residents. Though residential areas remain unaffected thus far, the Lumajang Disaster Management Agency is on high alert for potential lahars (volcanic mudflows) amid continued heavy rainfall in the region.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:47 WIB
Banten Police Officer Charged with Five Months Prison for Assaulting Environmental Ministry Staff and Journalist
A Banten Police Mobile Brigade officer, Tegar Bintang, has been charged with five months in prison for assaulting a Ministry of Environment and Forestry employee and journalist during an environmental enforcement operation in Serang in August 2025. Four civilian defendants involved in obstructing the operation received harsher sentences of seven months, whilst the police officer's lighter sentence was attributed to a reconciliation agreement with the victim. The incident occurred as the ministry
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:39 WIB
KPK Addresses Possible Reinstatement of 57 Former Staff Following Central Information Commission Ruling
The Central Information Commission has ruled that the Indonesian anti-corruption agency (KPK) must disclose results from its 2021 national insight test that led 57 employees to fail and leave their positions. KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto stated the agency will review the ruling, whilst civil society advocates argue the decision represents a victory against obstruction of Indonesia's corruption-fighting efforts. The ruling potentially paves the way for the reinstatement of these former employees
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:37 WIB
Experts Call for Middle-Power Nations to Strengthen Cooperation in Navigating Global Dynamics
A prominent International Relations academic has urged Indonesia and other middle-power countries to coordinate more effectively in response to perceived UN ineffectiveness and major-power dominance in global affairs. The scholar warned that without such cooperation, the erosion of international law—evidenced by the normalisation of territorial conquest—poses direct strategic risks to Indonesia regarding border disputes, the South China Sea, and regional stability. He emphasised that middle-powe
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:37 WIB
UN Secretary-General reiterates call for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his appeal for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the crisis, emphasising that peace must be grounded in the UN Charter, international law, and respect for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. Guterres warned that the prolonged conflict continues to inflict devastating humanitarian costs on civilians whilst threatening regional and international peace and security. The UN remains prepared
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:35 WIB
Sixty residents affected by land movement disaster in Semarang City
A soil creep disaster triggered by heavy rainfall has displaced 60 residents in Semarang City's Tembalang District, with approximately 15 houses severely damaged or collapsed. The incident, which began in early February 2026, was caused by rainfall saturating clay-rich soil, forcing 22 families into emergency shelters. The city's Disaster Management Agency is providing emergency assistance and support to those affected by the slow-moving landslide.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:34 WIB
Minister of Social Affairs Encourages 84,000 PKH Beneficiaries in Serang to Join Merah Putih Village Cooperative
Indonesia's Minister of Social Affairs, Saifullah Yusuf, has urged 84,000 Family Hope Programme (PKH) beneficiary families in Serang Regency, Banten, to join the Merah Putih Village Cooperative to enhance their economic independence. The initiative aims to foster collaboration between cooperatives and the government's social welfare programme, moving PKH recipients towards greater self-sufficiency and economic empowerment through localised cooperative structures.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:34 WIB
North Barito Archives and Library Service Displays Ancient Islamic Manuscripts
The Archives and Library Service of North Barito in Central Kalimantan is exhibiting two ancient Islamic sermon manuscripts dating from the 1930s–1940s, part of a broader initiative to preserve and promote local cultural heritage to the younger generation. The manuscripts are being digitised through the National Library's Khastara digital platform, which both safeguards these fragile documents from deterioration and enables global public access to Indonesia's intellectual heritage, with the exhi
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:29 WIB
European Union Highlights Four Years of Russian Invasion and Ukraine's Demonstrated Resilience
The European Union's Ambassador to Indonesia has characterised Russia as an unreliable partner whilst highlighting Ukraine's resilience and institutional reforms over four years of invasion. Drawing on historical context from the 1990s when Ukraine dismantled its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security guarantees that Russia subsequently violated, Ambassador Denis Chaibi emphasised that Ukraine's struggle encompasses not merely military defence but also democratic accountability and societal tr
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:29 WIB
Legislator deems review of pickup truck imports from India the right move
A Commission VII legislator has endorsed the government's decision to review a proposed import of 105,000 Indian pickup trucks for village cooperatives, contending that domestic automotive manufacturers should be prioritised instead. The apparent policy shift reflects support for President Prabowo's Astacita programme, which seeks to strengthen Indonesia's national automotive industry through integrated domestic supply chains rather than reliance on foreign imports for state initiatives. Finance
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:27 WIB
House of Representatives Enlists Community to Oversee Free Nutritious Meal Programme in Serang City
Indonesia's House of Representatives is mobilising community participation to monitor implementation of the government's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme across Serang City, with 74 service units currently active. The initiative underscores the importance of public engagement in ensuring equitable distribution and effective impact of the national nutritional assistance scheme. Programme coordinators are providing schools with scheduling flexibility during Ramadan to balance nutritional suppo
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:26 WIB
Bappenas Hopes Updated Regional Competitiveness Index Will Reflect Community Welfare
The National Development Planning Minister has urged that the updated 2025 Regional Competitiveness Index (IDSD) measure genuine community welfare improvements rather than serving as mere statistical metrics. The index, released by BRIN, assesses four competitiveness components to guide regional government development policy and supports Indonesia's goal of ranking among the world's top four economies by 2050. Officials stressed that the index's true value lies in driving substantive regional tr
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:26 WIB
Indonesian Habibie Centre Emphasises UN Charter in Resolving Ukraine Conflict
The Habibie Centre, a prominent Indonesian think tank, has emphasised the critical importance of upholding United Nations Charter principles in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, viewing the crisis through the lens of democracy and human rights. Executive Director Mohammad Hasan Ansori highlighted that Russia's invasion violates multiple UN Charter articles regarding state sovereignty and the prohibition on use of force, and stressed that consistent accountability is essential to maintaining
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