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Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 20:01 WIB
Rano hopes DKI provincial agencies adopt home renovation programmes
DKI Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno has called on all provincial agencies to establish home renovation programmes, following a pilot initiative by the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP). The programme targets dilapidated housing in the capital, with the first project renovating a 40-year-old building in Cengkareng housing three families, including two persons with disabilities, funded by Rp70 million pooled from Satpol PP members.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:59 WIB
Cahaya Trans Bus Driver's Licence Confirmed Fake, Two Forgers Also Named as Suspects
Forensic laboratory tests have confirmed that the driving licence held by Cahaya Trans bus driver Gilang Ihsan Faruq, involved in a crash that killed 16 people on the Krapyak Toll Road in Central Java, was counterfeit. Semarang Metropolitan Police have now named three suspects — the driver and two individuals who manufactured the forged licence — whilst also charging the bus company's director for failing to oversee operations and allowing an unlicensed vehicle to operate.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:55 WIB
Ministry of Health: Proper Fasting Helps Address Mental Health Challenges in the Modern Era
Indonesia's Ministry of Health has highlighted research showing that proper fasting during Ramadan can significantly benefit mental health by reducing stress hormones, boosting serotonin and endorphin production, and promoting brain cell regeneration. Citing multiple studies — including one showing a 98 per cent contribution of fasting to improved mental health among students — officials emphasised that spiritual practices during Ramadan serve as effective mindfulness therapy, though they cautio
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:52 WIB
US Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Deport Palestinian Student
A US immigration judge has terminated deportation proceedings against Palestinian student and activist Mohsen Mahdawi, who led pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University, after the government failed to authenticate a memorandum allegedly from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The ruling marks a significant legal setback for the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts and raises broader concerns about due process and free speech protections in immigration cases.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:48 WIB
Home Affairs Minister: Diaspora Aid from Malaysia for Disaster Victims Held Up at Customs
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian revealed that disaster relief supplies collected by the Acehnese diaspora in Malaysia are being blocked by Indonesian Customs at Lhokseumawe port. President Prabowo Subianto has approved the aid's entry provided it contains no contraband, whilst Deputy House Speaker Dasco Ahmad urged relevant ministers to coordinate with Customs to expedite clearance ahead of Ramadan 2026.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:43 WIB
National Narcotics Agency Declares Vapes a New Medium for Drug Consumption
Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has declared it an "undeniable fact" that electronic cigarettes have become an effective new medium for consuming narcotics and new psychoactive substances. BNN chief Commissioner General Suyudi Ario Seto dismissed the narrative that vapes aid smoking cessation as a scientifically unproven "illusion," revealing that authorities have found liquid methamphetamine, etomidate, and other narcotics concealed in vape liquids.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:42 WIB
Sumatra Disaster Victims to Receive Rp 8 Million in Furniture and Economic Stimulus Aid
The head of the task force for post-disaster rehabilitation in Sumatra, who also serves as Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian, has outlined a financial aid scheme providing Rp 5 million in economic stimulus and Rp 3 million for furniture replacement to victims of severely damaged homes. Those with light to moderate damage may also qualify for partial assistance, whilst the government is currently conducting data collection to identify eligible recipients.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:35 WIB
Fish-catching tradition in Banten serves as community gathering ahead of Ramadan
Residents of Tamansari Village in Serang Regency, Banten, upheld the traditional communal fish-catching ritual known as "Marak" at Situ Citaman lake ahead of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. The tradition, which involves draining the lake for a collective catch, serves as both a cultural practice and an occasion for strengthening community bonds.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:31 WIB
Preventing Child Grooming: KPAI Urges Passage of Child Care Bill
Indonesia's Child Protection Commission (KPAI) is pressing the government and parliament to expedite passage of the Child Care Bill to combat child sexual violence, including child grooming. The call comes amid a viral case involving a primary school teacher in Sukabumi, West Java, who allegedly engaged in grooming behaviour with a female pupil, which KPAI describes as the tip of the iceberg of a systematic and increasingly sophisticated pattern of child exploitation.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:26 WIB
Observer: North and South Coast Arterial Roads Could Serve as Alternative Mudik Routes
A senior transport adviser has proposed Java's northern and southern coastal arterial roads as viable alternatives to congested toll roads during the 2026 Lebaran exodus, which is forecast to involve nearly 144 million travellers. The Transport Minister has meanwhile flagged the dominance of private car use and the Jakarta-Cikampek toll corridor as critical congestion points, whilst reinforcing safety oversight in West Java.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:22 WIB
Banyumas Regent: Retirement Marks the Beginning of New Service for Civil Servants
Banyumas Regent Sadewo Tri Lastiono urged 176 retiring civil servants to view retirement as an opportunity for new forms of community service rather than a cause for despondency. The retirement decrees, covering departures effective from April to June 2026, were formally handed over at a ceremony in Purwokerto, Central Java, with the regent cautioning retirees against succumbing to "post-power syndrome."
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:21 WIB
Bogor Regent Leads Planting of 1,000 Trees at Pakansari Following Tornado
Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto led the planting of approximately 1,000 trees around Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong after a tornado felled numerous trees and damaged the stadium structure days earlier. The initiative, involving local government, military, police, and community organisations, reflects the district's commitment to maintaining green open spaces and developing the stadium precinct into an urban forest serving as the lungs of Cibinong sub-district.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:11 WIB
KAI Commuter: Passengers Permitted to Break Fast on KRL Trains During Ramadan
KAI Commuter has introduced a special policy allowing passengers to break their Ramadan fast aboard Commuter Line trains with light food and beverages, whilst urging restraint and consideration for fellow passengers. The state-owned commuter rail operator will maintain normal service levels across the Greater Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and other routes throughout the holy month, running over 1,065 daily services in the Jabodetabek area alone.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:09 WIB
Police say luxury hotel thief in Central Jakarta acted alone
Jakarta Metropolitan Police have confirmed that a 43-year-old specialist thief who targeted a five-star hotel in Central Jakarta operated alone, disguising himself as an office worker wearing batik and a lanyard to blend in. The suspect, arrested in Matraman, East Jakarta, is believed to have struck at three separate locations, stealing items including a laptop belonging to a Ministry of Transport official attending a meeting at the hotel.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:09 WIB
Cabinet Secretary: President Visits US to Discuss Economic Cooperation
President Prabowo Subianto has arrived in the United States for a working visit focused on strategic economic cooperation, including trade negotiations and a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump to sign a reciprocal trade agreement. The visit also includes a meeting with US business leaders and the inaugural summit of the Gaza Board of Peace, of which Indonesia became a member after signing its founding charter in Davos in January 2026.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:04 WIB
Moringa supplement recalled in US over links to salmonella outbreak
The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled Moringa Rosabella powder supplements linked to a salmonella outbreak, with seven reported cases including three hospitalisations across multiple states. The contaminated products were sold online through platforms including eBay, TikTok Shop, and Amazon, highlighting ongoing food safety concerns in the supplement industry.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:01 WIB
Indonesian Military Completes Armco Bridge in South Tapanuli Connecting Neighbourhoods
The Indonesian Army's Natural Disaster Response Task Force under Kodam I/Bukit Barisan has completed repairs to an Armco bridge in Angkola Sangkunur sub-district, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, restoring vital inter-neighbourhood connectivity. The aging bridge, which had deteriorated and impeded local mobility and economic activity, was rebuilt through a joint effort by military personnel and local residents, reflecting the Army's commitment to infrastructure recovery and community welfare.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 18:58 WIB
DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Resumes Home Renovation Programme
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has relaunched its Home Renovation Programme, this time led by the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP), targeting a 33.83-square-metre dwelling in Kapuk, Cengkareng, West Jakarta, housing three families including two persons with disabilities. The programme, funded by Rp70 million pooled from Satpol PP members' contributions, runs from February to April 2026 and reflects the agency's commitment to poverty alleviation beyond its traditional regulatory enfor
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 18:55 WIB
Child Ends Life in PPU: Ministries Urged to Genuinely Pursue Prevention
The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has called on ministries and government agencies to collaborate meaningfully on preventing child suicide, following the death of a 14-year-old girl in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan, with police investigating possible bullying. The case comes just two weeks after a 10-year-old boy in Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara, took his own life reportedly due to family economic hardship, underscoring what advocates describe as a child welfare emergency requ
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 18:52 WIB
Child Suicide in Penajam Paser Utara Serves as Warning of Indonesia's Child Suicide Emergency
The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has declared a child suicide emergency after a 14-year-old girl was found dead in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan, marking the fourth such case in 2026. KPAI has urged cross-ministerial action to prevent a repeat of 2023-2024, when Indonesia recorded the highest child suicide rates in Southeast Asia, whilst police investigate possible bullying as a contributing factor.
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