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Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 14:35 WIB
LPDP Suspects Scholarship Recipient's Husband Has Not Fulfilled Post-Study Contribution Obligations
Indonesia's Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP) is investigating whether AP, the husband of viral social media figure Dwi Sasetyaningtyas, has completed his mandatory post-scholarship service contribution to Indonesia. The case emerged after Dwi sparked public outrage by boasting about her child's British passport and declaring she was "tired" of being an Indonesian citizen, despite having received state-funded scholarships. LPDP has warned that failure to fulfil contribution obligation
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 14:05 WIB
Papua Church Council and Ko Masi Coalition Continue to Reject Military Operations and National Strategic Projects in Papua
The Papua Church Council and a coalition of 44 civil society organisations have demanded the central government halt its military approach and national strategic projects (PSN) in Papua, citing violations of the constitution, human rights law, and Papua's special autonomy legislation. The statement follows escalating violence — including the fatal shooting of two pilots by the West Papua National Liberation Army in February 2026 — and Komnas HAM data showing 115 cases of violence with 130 deaths
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 13:01 WIB
Car Free Day on Jakarta's Sudirman-Thamrin to Continue During Ramadan
The Jakarta provincial government has confirmed that the weekly Car Free Day (CFD) along Jalan Sudirman-MH Thamrin will continue throughout Ramadan 2026, maintaining its usual Sunday schedule from 6am to 10am. However, special restrictions will apply during the fasting month, including a ban on street vendors and event participants, as authorities seek to maintain order whilst accommodating religious observance.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 13:01 WIB
Mobile Driving Licence Renewal Service Locations for Saturday 21 February 2026 in Jakarta and Surrounding Areas
Indonesia's mobile driving licence (SIM Keliling) renewal services are operating at multiple locations across Greater Jakarta, Bekasi, Bogor, and Bandung on Saturday 21 February 2026, providing weekend access for residents unable to visit during working days. The service handles renewals for Class A and Class C licences only, with fees set at Rp80,000 and Rp75,000 respectively under Government Regulation No. 60/2016 on non-tax state revenue.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:57 WIB
Governor Pramono wants Kuningan area to rival Sudirman-Thamrin corridor
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has set an ambitious target to transform the Kuningan district to match the standard of the Sudirman-Thamrin corridor before the capital's 499th anniversary on 22 June. The Rp100 billion budget covers not only the accelerated demolition of abandoned monorail pillars along Jalan HR Rasuna Said but also new drainage, pedestrian walkways and parkland — signalling a broader push to upgrade one of Jakarta's key business districts.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:55 WIB
Top National Stories: Anies Breaks Fast with Party Elites, Pelita Air Defends Crashed Aircraft's Airworthiness, Jimly Criticises DPR's Summoning of Constitutional Court Ethics Council
A Tempo roundup highlights three major national stories: former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan's politically significant iftar gathering with opposition and coalition party leaders including Surya Paloh, Puan Maharani, and Jusuf Kalla at NasDem headquarters; Pelita Air's insistence that the Air Tractor AT-802 that crashed near Long Bawan Airport in North Kalimantan was airworthy and had been serviced days earlier; and former Constitutional Court chief justice Jimly Asshiddiqie's criticism of th
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:52 WIB
House of Representatives Demands Severe Punishment for Brimob Officer Who Assaulted Students in Maluku
A member of the Indonesian House of Representatives has demanded life imprisonment and dishonourable discharge for a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer who fatally assaulted a 14-year-old student and seriously injured his brother in Southeast Maluku. The lawmaker called for an open ethics hearing aligned with the President's police reform agenda, as well as comprehensive state-funded recovery support for the victims' family, including psychological counselling, medical rehabilitation, and education
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:43 WIB
Jakarta Roundup: Padel Court Crackdown, Ciliwung Normalisation and Flood Disruptions
DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung announced imminent enforcement action against padel courts lacking proper permits and community approval, whilst the majority of Kebon Pala residents in Kampung Melayu signalled acceptance of the Ciliwung River normalisation plan to combat chronic flooding. The governor and his deputy also publicly acknowledged that Jakarta's three fundamental problems — flooding, traffic congestion and poverty — remain unresolved, pledging only to reduce their severity.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:39 WIB
Jakarta's Saturday Morning Air Quality Ranks Among World's Ten Worst
Jakarta's Air Quality Index reached 161 on Saturday morning, placing it seventh worst globally according to IQAir data, with PM2.5 concentrations of 70 micrograms per cubic metre categorised as unhealthy. The capital trailed behind Kabul, Lahore, Dhaka, Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai, underscoring the persistent air pollution crisis affecting Indonesia's most populous city and raising public health concerns for its residents.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:33 WIB
Jakarta Crime Roundup: Undercover Operations at Nightlife Venues and Drug Dealer Arrested
Jakarta Metropolitan Police and local enforcement agencies conducted a series of operations on Friday, including the arrest of a cannabis dealer in Bekasi with 1.3 kg of the drug and the announcement of undercover monitoring at West Jakarta nightlife venues during Ramadan. The day's incidents also included the release without detention of Dr Richard Lee following questioning over alleged consumer protection violations, and a police personnel rotation affecting 175 officers.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:30 WIB
NTB Clean Sweep Task Force Exposes SPHP Subsidised Rice Adulteration Scheme
Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) has confirmed enforcement action after the Satgas Saber task force in West Nusa Tenggara uncovered a scheme to repackage government-subsidised SPHP rice and resell it at higher prices as medium-grade rice. A suspect was apprehended in West Lombok with 140 sacks of repackaged rice and over 3,000 pieces of SPHP packaging as evidence, facing up to five years' imprisonment and a Rp10 billion fine under consumer protection and food safety laws.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:28 WIB
Bapanas: Clean Sweep Task Force Prevents Subsidised Rice Adulteration in NTB to Combat Food Anomalies
Indonesia's National Food Agency has highlighted the successful crackdown on subsidised rice (SPHP) adulteration in West Nusa Tenggara, where a suspect was found repackaging government-subsidised rice and selling it at higher market prices. Police seized 140 sacks of rice, over 1,400 emptied SPHP packages, and packaging equipment, underscoring the government's resolve to enforce food pricing regulations as the SPHP programme runs through February 2026.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:22 WIB
Observer Warns Jakarta Smoke-Free Zone Regulation Must Be Implemented with Caution
A Trisakti University public policy expert has cautioned that Jakarta's new Provincial Regulation No. 7/2025 on Smoke-Free Zones risks provoking significant public resistance due to its expanded scope covering tobacco sales by traders, not merely designated smoking areas. The observer urged the Governor to strike a balance between public health objectives and the economic sustainability of micro, small and medium enterprises, including traditional eateries.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:20 WIB
Minister Bahlil Says Indonesia Will Import US$15 Billion in Oil and Gas Per Year from the United States
Indonesia has agreed to import up to US$15 billion worth of oil and gas annually from the United States under a reciprocal trade agreement (ART) in the energy sector, announced by Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia in Washington DC. The deal, equivalent to approximately Rp 253.47 trillion per year, is aimed at strengthening Indonesia's domestic energy security and forms part of broader bilateral trade negotiations between Jakarta and Washington.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:20 WIB
BMKG: Jakarta Expected to Experience Rain from Saturday Morning Through Evening
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a weather warning for Jakarta, forecasting light rain with thunderstorms across the capital from Saturday morning through to the evening. Conditions are expected to intensify to moderate rain with thunderstorms by nightfall, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the day.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:01 WIB
Alert: BMKG Predicts Heavy Rainfall Will Continue to Batter Java-Bali Over Coming Week
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has recorded heavy to extreme rainfall across several regions, including the Greater Jakarta area, with 179mm measured at Halim Perdanakusuma in 24 hours. The agency warns that strengthened Asian Monsoon winds and Madden-Julian Oscillation activity will continue to drive significant rainfall across much of western and southern Indonesia over the coming week, with heavy to very heavy rain expected in Java, Bali, and numerous other
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:00 WIB
Observer: Implementation of DKI Jakarta's Smoke-Free Zone Regulation Must Be Handled with Care
Public policy expert Trubus Rahadiansyah of Trisakti University has warned that Jakarta's new Smoke-Free Zone regulation (Perda No. 7/2025) risks provoking public resistance if its scope extends beyond core public facilities to encompass small traders and traditional markets. He urged the provincial government to pursue a balanced, win-win approach that prioritises health objectives without undermining the livelihoods of small and medium enterprises.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 11:56 WIB
Yesterday's Headlines: From Eric Dane's Death to the Most Traded-In iPhone
A roundup of popular ANTARA stories spanning entertainment, government policy, automotive, and technology. Notable items include the Ministry of Creative Economy's push to register tumpeng as intellectual property to boost regional creative economies, and Chinese brand iCar securing 300 vehicle orders for its electric SUV during its debut at IIMS 2026 in Jakarta.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 11:53 WIB
Yesterday's Headlines: World Cup 2026 Collaboration Push and University of Indonesia Research on Free Meals Programme
A roundup of key stories from Friday 20 February covers House Commission VII's call for state media collaboration on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, post-disaster reconstruction oversight in Aceh and Sumatra, and the inauguration of new BPJS Health and Employment directors. University of Indonesia research also confirmed the positive impact of the government's Free Nutritious Meals programme on lower-income groups.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 11:38 WIB
Keep Your Umbrellas Ready: BMKG Forecasts Rainfall Across Most of Indonesia on Saturday
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued widespread rainfall warnings for Saturday, with heavy to very heavy rain forecast for North Sumatra, West Java, Central Java, West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, North Maluku, and the Papua Highlands. The agency also warned residents of Jakarta, Surabaya, Banjarmasin, Kupang, Palu, and Gorontalo to be alert for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning across the archipelago.
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