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Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 10:00 WIB
A Glimpse at the Spirit of Ramadan Celebrations across the Middle East
Communities across the Middle East are coming together in a spirit of reflection and generosity as the holy month of Ramadan begins. Families gather at sunset to share meals, markets come alive at night, and the faithful deepen their worship, fostering compassion and strengthening communal bonds.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 10:00 WIB
Complete fuel price list for Pertamina, Shell, BP and Vivo this Monday
Fuel prices across all major petrol station operators in Indonesia — Pertamina, Shell, BP and Vivo — have remained stable since reductions announced in early February 2026. Pertamina's subsidised Pertalite stands at Rp10,000 per litre whilst Pertamax is priced at Rp11,800 per litre, with premium fuels from competing operators broadly aligned at similar price points.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:56 WIB
Amid Tensions with Iran, US Amasses Military Force in the Middle East
The United States has assembled a significant military presence in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, deploying 16 warships with 40,000 personnel and seven air squadrons each comprising 70 fighter jets. The build-up comes as President Trump speaks of a "grand fleet" sailing towards Iran while Tehran insists on its right to enrich uranium, even at the risk of war.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:56 WIB
Rupiah Strengthens Following Signing of Indonesia-US Trade Tariff Agreement
The Indonesian rupiah strengthened against the US dollar after Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump signed a reciprocal trade agreement encompassing 11 memoranda of understanding, tariff reductions on thousands of product lines, and energy and aircraft purchase commitments. The agreement, titled "Implementation of the Agreement toward New Golden Age US-Indonesia Alliance," marks a significant new chapter in bilateral economic relations, though analysts expect the currency to remain volat
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:53 WIB
Jakarta Composite Index strengthens amid market scrutiny of US tariff policy developments
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) opened higher on Monday, rising 0.76 per cent to 8,334.54, as investors monitored developments in US tariff policy and Indonesia's reciprocal trade agreement with Washington. Analysts noted potential upside to the 8,400 level whilst also flagging the implications of new free float requirements for 267 listed companies, and the US Supreme Court's overturning of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs as a positive catalyst for markets.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:53 WIB
South Sulawesi Tackles Quranic Illiteracy Through Ramadan Reading Programme
The South Sulawesi Education Agency has launched its annual Ramadan Andalan Mengaji programme across all senior and vocational secondary schools in the province to prevent and eradicate Quranic illiteracy among students. Running from 23-28 February 2026, the initiative follows a joint circular from the Ministers of Education, Religious Affairs, and Home Affairs, and involves collaboration with the Indonesian Youth Mosque Communication Agency (BKPRMI) to strengthen Quranic literacy as part of cha
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:50 WIB
Wrong-Way Motorcyclist Who Caused Fatal Accident in Bogor Named as Suspect
Police have named a motorcyclist identified as AF as a suspect after riding against traffic and causing a fatal accident in Cibinong, Bogor, West Java, which killed one person. The suspect faces charges under the Road Traffic Act for negligence causing death and for failing to stop, render assistance, or report the accident, carrying a maximum sentence of three years' imprisonment.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:45 WIB
South Kalimantan Police Chief Enlists Religious Leaders to Promote Security During Ramadan
The South Kalimantan Regional Police Chief has called on local Islamic scholars and religious teachers to incorporate public order messages into their sermons during Ramadan. A readiness parade was held at the South Kalimantan Police headquarters in Banjarbaru, demonstrating joint police and military preparedness to maintain security throughout the holy month, with particular attention to youth brawls and illegal street racing.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:42 WIB
Riau Police Conduct Urine Tests on Personnel, Reaffirm Commitment to Drug-Free Force
Riau Regional Police carried out unannounced urine tests on hundreds of personnel across various ranks to ensure no officers are involved in drug abuse. Police Chief Inspector General Herry Heryawan warned that any personnel found using or dealing narcotics would face severe sanctions with zero tolerance, following directives from the National Police Chief.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:41 WIB
Armed Man Shot Dead After Attempting to Enter Trump's Florida Residence
US Secret Service agents and Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies fatally shot an armed man in his twenties who attempted to breach the security perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Sunday morning. The suspect, carrying a long-barrelled rifle and a fuel canister, was killed after he raised the weapon towards officers, with the FBI now leading the investigation into the incident.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:39 WIB
Transjakarta Bus Severely Damaged After Collision on Corridor 13
Two Transjakarta buses collided on Corridor 13 in South Jakarta on Monday morning, leaving the vehicles severely damaged and several passengers with minor injuries. The incident caused significant delays on multiple routes, with travel times increasing from 7 minutes to 39 minutes, whilst PT Transportasi Jakarta said the cause remains under investigation.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:38 WIB
Askrindo Explores Tourism Insurance Segment in Central Java
State-owned insurer PT Asuransi Kredit Indonesia (Askrindo) has signed memoranda of understanding with 20 travel agencies in Central Java to provide personal accident and travel insurance products over a three-year period. The partnership aims to bolster tourist confidence and raise service standards in the region's tourism industry by making insurance coverage a standard component of travel packages.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:36 WIB
National Police Chief Furious Over Brimob Officer's Fatal Assault on Madrasah Student: 'They Should Protect the Public'
Indonesia's National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has expressed outrage over the alleged fatal assault of a 14-year-old madrasah student by a Brimob (Mobile Brigade) officer in Tual, Maluku. The suspect, Bripda Masias Siahaya, has been detained and faces uncompromising legal proceedings, as the case deepens public concern over police conduct and accountability within law enforcement institutions.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:35 WIB
Killer of Woman Found Bound and Gagged in Malang River Arrested
Police in Malang Regency have arrested the suspected killer of a 17-year-old woman whose body was found with bound hands and a gagged mouth in a river in Jabung district. The suspect was apprehended hiding in a boarding house in Malang city, and investigators are continuing to examine the motive and possible involvement of other parties.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:35 WIB
Jakarta Police Arrest Four Tramadol Sellers in Central Jakarta
Jakarta Metropolitan Police's patrol unit arrested four men suspected of illegally selling Tramadol in the Tanah Abang area of Central Jakarta during a routine Sunday night operation. Officers seized 15 strips of Tramadol along with a mobile phone and two wallets believed to be connected to the transactions, as police urged the public to report suspicious drug-related activities.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:32 WIB
Sukabumi Boy Dies with Burns Allegedly from Stepmother's Abuse: Swollen Heart and Lungs Found
A 12-year-old boy in Sukabumi, West Java, died with extensive burns across his body, allegedly inflicted by his stepmother. An autopsy revealed second-degree burns, blunt force trauma, and swelling of the heart and lungs, whilst the stepmother denies the abuse and claims the child died of leukaemia. Police are awaiting laboratory results from Jakarta to determine the definitive cause of death.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:28 WIB
Antam gold price rises Rp16,000 to Rp3.028 million per gram
PT Antam Tbk's gold price increased by Rp16,000 to Rp3,028,000 per gram on Monday, with the buyback price also climbing to Rp2,813,000 per gram. The price list covers denominations from 0.5 grams to 1 kilogram, with all transactions subject to income tax provisions under Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 34/PMK.10/2017.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:23 WIB
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Sabah, No Tsunami Risk in Indonesia
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Sabah region of Malaysia on Monday at a depth of 628 km, triggered by deformation of the Philippine Sea Plate, and was felt in North Kalimantan Province. Indonesia's BMKG confirmed that the earthquake posed no tsunami risk to Indonesian waters. The seismic event underscores the region's active geological activity and validates Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami monitoring systems.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:19 WIB
Examining government efforts to realise Indonesia ASRI in Papua
The Papua provincial government is developing a comprehensive waste management roadmap to tackle an estimated 477 tonnes of daily waste generated by its 1.07 million residents across nine regencies and cities. Authorities are urging village-level education on waste sorting and the 3R principles, whilst calling for village funds to be allocated not only to infrastructure but also to environmental awareness programmes. The initiative forms part of the broader Indonesia ASRI (safe, healthy, clean,
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:16 WIB
China's Railways Handle 258 Million Passenger Trips During Lunar New Year Period
China's national railway operator recorded 258 million passenger trips during the first half of the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, with daily volumes exceeding 17 million journeys. The annual migration period, known as chunyun and often described as the world's largest human migration, runs from 2 February to 13 March this year, with authorities deploying over 2,200 additional trains to meet surging demand.
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