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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:02 WIB
KPK Questions Witness on PT PGN Financial Reports
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has questioned a witness regarding financial reports of state gas company PT PGN in connection with an alleged corruption case involving a gas trading agreement with PT Inti Alasindo Energy. The case, which involves a US$15 million advance payment for a gas purchase not included in PGN's approved work plan, has so far seen four suspects named, including PGN's former president director and commercial director, with state losses estimated at US$15 millio
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:02 WIB
Netflix Sues ByteDance over AI Seedance 2.0 Copyright Infringement
Netflix has threatened ByteDance with litigation over its AI video generation service Seedance 2.0, alleging it facilitates mass copyright infringement of iconic Netflix properties including Stranger Things, Squid Game, and Bridgerton. The cease-and-desist letter demands removal of Netflix intellectual property from training datasets, following similar actions by Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros. against the Chinese technology company.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:02 WIB
Ministry of Villages: Village Funds Must Be Responsive to Climate Change Issues
Indonesia's Ministry of Villages and Disadvantaged Regions Development has called for village funds to be directed towards addressing climate change, as hydrometeorological disaster risks increasingly affect rural areas. The policy reform, part of a Climate Policy Based Financing scheme involving Bappenas and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, aims to use the Village Climate Risk Index as a basis for budget allocation rather than merely an annual reporting tool.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:00 WIB
Prabowo: The United States and Indonesia Are True Friends
President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism about the future of Indonesia-US relations during a Gala Iftar Dinner Business Summit at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC. He reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to building its strongest possible ties with the United States across political, economic, humanitarian, and environmental domains, whilst maintaining the country's non-aligned foreign policy tradition.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:00 WIB
Village Office Staff Goes Viral for Posting Rio Haryanto's Personal Data on Social Media
A village office employee in Solo, Central Java, sparked public outrage after posting uncensored personal documents belonging to former Formula 1 driver Rio Haryanto on social media. The incident, which went viral on Threads, has raised serious concerns about data privacy protections and the conduct of government employees handling confidential public records.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:00 WIB
Viral 'Mokel' Phenomenon During Ramadan: What It Is and Its Ruling in Islam
The Javanese term 'mokel', referring to secretly breaking the Ramadan fast before the appointed time, has become a trending search topic in Indonesia ahead of the fasting month. Prominent Islamic scholar Buya Yahya has weighed in, declaring the practice a grave sin while outlining the nine categories of people legitimately exempted from fasting, and urging those who have broken their fast without valid reason to repent and make up the missed days.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:59 WIB
Fasting with the Government but Celebrating Eid with Muhammadiyah: There Are Risks
Indonesia's 2026 Ramadan start date differs between the government/NU (19 February) and Muhammadiyah (18 February), raising questions about mixing observance calendars. The Indonesian Ulema Council has urged mutual respect, noting that such differences are a matter of technical jurisprudence rather than core doctrine, whilst warning that switching between calendars risks falling short of the required month of fasting.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:56 WIB
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar Takes Private Jet, KPK Speaks Out
Indonesia's Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar accepted a private jet from businessman and politician Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO) to attend a building inauguration in South Sulawesi, prompting the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to call for a public explanation. KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto urged the minister to voluntarily clarify the matter to the agency's Directorate of Gratification and Public Services, warning that further analysis would follow. The incident raises questions ab
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:55 WIB
Prabowo Attends Inaugural Board of Peace Meeting as Puan Stresses Free and Active Foreign Policy
House Speaker Puan Maharani urged that Indonesia's participation in the Board of Peace for post-conflict Gaza stabilisation must be grounded in the nation's free and active foreign policy doctrine and the principle of sovereign equality. She called on the government to leverage Indonesia's strategic positions as President of the UN Human Rights Council and member of the Board of Peace to meaningfully contribute to resolving the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as President Prabowo Subianto was sched
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:55 WIB
Landslide-Blocked Main Road in Central Aceh Undergoing Clearance
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall buried the main road connecting Takengon city to Bintang subdistrict in Central Aceh, causing significant traffic congestion. The Regional Disaster Management Agency deployed excavators to clear the debris, and the road was reopened by late evening, though multiple locations in the district remain at risk of further landslides due to soft soil conditions and continued heavy rain.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:54 WIB
Ministry of Transmigration Supports SMEs at Inacraft 2026, Transactions Reach Hundreds of Millions of Rupiah
The Ministry of Transmigration showcased products from transmigration area SMEs at Inacraft 2026, attracting 3,724 visitors and recording sales of Rp154 million. The participation forms part of the ministry's Trans Karya Nusa programme under Ministerial Regulation No. 8/2025 on Transmigration Transformation, aimed at broadening market access for local commodity-based products with potential for global reach.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:54 WIB
Indonesia and India Strengthen Cooperation Across Multiple Digital Sectors
Indonesia and India have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation across five key digital areas, including artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, semiconductor chip design, cybersecurity, and talent development. The bilateral discussions, held on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, signal Indonesia's keen interest in adapting India's proven digital governance models, particularly its Aadhaar digital identity system and AI democratisation approach, to accelerate its
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:54 WIB
Joint Search Team Recovers Body of Man Who Drowned in Kali Sunter
A joint search and rescue operation recovered the body of a 51-year-old man named Vendi who drowned after falling into Kali Sunter in North Jakarta. The operation involved dozens of personnel from multiple agencies including the Jakarta SAR Office, police, military, and local emergency services, utilising specialised equipment such as the Aqua Eye underwater detection device.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:53 WIB
JCI Drops 21 Points in First Session as Three Mining Stocks Dominate Top Gainers
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) fell 0.25 per cent to 8,289.08 at the close of the first trading session on 19 February 2026, snapping a multi-day upward trend, with the technology sector suffering the steepest decline at 1.39 per cent. Despite the broader market weakness, three mining-related stocks — Merdeka Battery Materials (MBMA), Merdeka Copper Gold (MDKA), and Bumi Resources (BUMI) — surged between 7 and 16 per cent to lead the LQ45 top gainers, buoyed by strength in the raw materials a
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:49 WIB
National Police Commission Urges Police to Uncover Drug Supply Network Linked to Senior Officer
The National Police Commission (Kompolnas) has called on the Indonesian National Police to investigate the drug supply network connected to AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, the former Bima City police chief, through ethics tribunal proceedings. The senior officer, who tested positive for drugs via hair follicle analysis, faces likely dishonourable dismissal after being named a suspect in a narcotics case involving methamphetamine, ecstasy, and other controlled substances found at a fellow officer's res
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:48 WIB
Motorcycle Stolen from Matraman Community Health Centre
Police are investigating the theft of a motorcycle from the Matraman Community Health Centre (Puskesmas) in East Jakarta, with CCTV footage showing a lone suspect who wore a cap to conceal his identity. The case went viral on social media after footage emerged of the perpetrator pushing away an unlocked motorcycle from the premises.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:47 WIB
Reason Revealed Behind Sub-District Official Sharing Rio Haryanto's Documents on Social Media
A sub-district office employee in Solo has been found to have shared racing driver Rio Haryanto's private documents on social media out of a sense of pride in serving a public figure. The Solo City Civil Service Agency is investigating the breach of privacy, noting that private administrative services should not be made public, and is cross-checking the employee's account with statements from supervisors.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:47 WIB
Metro Police Food Task Force Warns Traders Not to Sell Staples Above Maximum Retail Price
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police food task force conducted price monitoring at Koja Baru Market in North Jakarta, warning traders against selling basic commodities above the government-set maximum retail price (HET). Authorities threatened to revoke business licences for repeat offenders and extend inspections to Tangerang ahead of Eid al-Fitr to ensure food availability and price compliance. The National Food Agency confirmed that staple stocks, including rice and cooking oil, remain adequate th
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:45 WIB
House Commission XI Pushes Economic Growth Through Strategic Investment
The chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission XI has urged Indonesia to accelerate strategic investment to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth, particularly in energy, critical minerals, food, and technology sectors. He highlighted the establishment of Danantara Indonesia as a national investment platform that provides a more systematic mechanism for linking industrial needs, financing, and investor interest across cross-sector projects including mineral downstreaming, new
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:43 WIB
Four Transjakarta routes modified from 21 February 2026
PT Transportasi Jakarta is modifying four bus routes — 4D, 6M, 9H, and 11B — effective 21 February 2026, with changes to stop coverage aimed at optimising service and operational effectiveness. The adjustments include removing certain stops and adding new ones, notably the addition of Halimun Stop for routes 4D and 6M in both directions.
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