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Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Jakarta Composite Index Opens Higher After Lunar New Year Holiday with Rebound Potential as Asian Markets Show Mixed Results
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened 0.29 per cent higher at 8,235 on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, following the Lunar New Year holiday break, with analysts predicting a potential rebound provided it holds above the 8,160 support level. Asian markets traded mixed as several bourses remained closed for Lunar New Year celebrations, whilst Wall Street posted modest gains driven by a technology sector rebound and financial sector strength.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
Deputy House Speaker Inaugurates Relocation of 8 Homes for Landslide Victims in Bandung
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal officially inaugurated the relocation of eight housing units for victims of the December 2025 landslide in Arjasari, Bandung Regency, West Java. The handover included property ownership certificates to ensure legal security for affected residents, with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources' Geological Agency having recommended total relocation due to the high risk of further rotational landslides in the area.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
National Food Agency Drafts Presidential Regulation on Food Rescue
Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) is drafting a Presidential Regulation on Food Rescue aimed at reducing food waste by redistributing surplus food to those in need. The regulation, mandated under Presidential Decree No. 38/2025 on the 2026 regulatory programme, supports President Prabowo's circular economy priorities and will outline policy direction, implementation mechanisms, monitoring, evaluation, and inter-ministerial roles. Bapanas has also deployed food rescue vehicles to five pr
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:58 WIB
NPCI International Signs Agreement with Payments Network Malaysia for UPI and DuitNow Acceptance in India and Malaysia
NPCI International Payments Limited has signed an agreement with Malaysia's Payments Network (PayNet) to enable cross-border QR code payments between India and Malaysia. The phased rollout will first allow Indian tourists to use UPI apps at DuitNow QR merchants in Malaysia, followed by Malaysian tourists using DuitNow apps at UPI QR merchants in India, strengthening digital payment connectivity and economic ties between the two nations ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:55 WIB
Ramadan and the Ecotheology of Ruwahan
A Javanese academic argues that the five-century-old ruwahan tradition preceding Ramadan constitutes an ecotheological practice with direct relevance to today's environmental crisis. The essay contends that ritual cleansing of mosques, graveyards and water sources embodies an "ecological repentance" that bridges the gap between personal piety and environmental responsibility, citing the Minister of Religious Affairs' philosophy that the earth itself is a vast mosque deserving of care.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:53 WIB
Trump and Carney Send Ramadan Greetings
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have issued statements welcoming the start of Ramadan. Carney used the occasion to highlight his government's commitment to combating Islamophobia in Canada, whilst Trump emphasised religious freedom as a pillar of American strength. Several Arab and Muslim countries began observing Ramadan on Wednesday, with others including Turkey, Oman, Singapore and Australia commencing a day later.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:51 WIB
House Commission IV Demands Forestry Ministry Investigate Alleged Logging at Guci
Indonesia's House of Representatives Commission IV has called on the Ministry of Forestry to investigate allegations of illegal logging in the Guci area of Tegal, Central Java, following devastating flash floods at the popular tourist site. The demand follows MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani's assertion that deforestation likely worsened the disaster, with lawmakers now pushing for satellite-based mapping of forest cover degradation nationwide over the past decade and prioritising reforestation as a nat
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:51 WIB
Asian Markets Edge Higher After AI Stock Turbulence as Investors Monitor Fed Direction
Asian stock markets opened slightly higher on Wednesday 18 February 2026, recovering from recent turbulence in AI-related equities as investor concerns about artificial intelligence prospects eased. Key regional indices approached their highs, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1 per cent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng rising 0.52 per cent, whilst markets also tracked Federal Reserve policy signals following strong US labour data and subdued inflation.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:47 WIB
Member of Parliament Calls for Free Access to Pancuran 13 at Guci, Tegal
A member of the House of Representatives' Commission X has urged the government to make access to the iconic Pancuran 13 hot spring pool in Guci, Tegal Regency, free of charge following post-disaster restoration efforts. The proposal, backed by a site visit from the Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, aims to revive the local economy and return management of the public facility to the community, whilst also calling for comprehensive reforestation and flood mitigation measures.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:43 WIB
US and Israel at Odds over Iran — Why?
As the United States prepares for nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva, strategic differences between Washington and Israel have resurfaced despite their shared goal of preventing a nuclear-armed Iran. While the Trump administration favours a "maximum pressure" approach to force Tehran back to the negotiating table, Israel under Netanyahu demands the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear infrastructure and fears that any limited deal would merely buy time for Tehran.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:42 WIB
Global Astronomers Criticise Saudi Arabia's Determination of 1 Ramadan — Did They Really Follow the Hisab Method?
Saudi Arabia and several Gulf states began Ramadan 1447 H on Wednesday 18 February 2026, one day earlier than the majority of Muslim nations including Indonesia, Egypt and Turkey, reigniting a long-standing debate over crescent-moon sighting. International astronomers, including the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology, declared it scientifically impossible to observe the hilal on the evening Saudi authorities claimed to have spotted it, intensifying scrutiny of the kingd
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:40 WIB
Traffic Jams Hit Multiple Jakarta-Bound Toll Roads as Chinese New Year Long Weekend Ends
Heavy traffic congestion was reported across several major toll roads heading towards Jakarta on Wednesday morning as holidaymakers returned from the Chinese New Year long weekend (14-17 February 2026). Jasa Marga reported dense traffic on the Jagorawi, Jakarta-Cikampek, and Jakarta-Tangerang toll roads, with contraflow measures implemented on the Jakarta-Tangerang route to ease congestion.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:36 WIB
DKI Jakarta Roundup: Lunar New Year Celebrations and Mandatory Discotheque Closures During Ramadan
Jakarta marked the Lunar New Year with cultural festivals across key venues including TMII and Ancol, whilst the DKI Jakarta provincial government announced mandatory closures of nightclubs, discotheques, massage parlours and adult entertainment venues from one day before Ramadan through to the second day after Eid al-Fitr. The policy includes exemptions for establishments located in four- and five-star hotels and designated commercial zones, provided they are not adjacent to residential areas,
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:35 WIB
Female University Student Found Dead in Cikarang Bekasi Apartment, Five Arrested by Police
Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of a 20-year-old female university student at the Riverview Tower Mahakam Apartment in North Cikarang, Bekasi. The victim allegedly consumed illegally obtained abortion medication supplied through a distribution chain, leading to her death, with the suspects now facing charges including premeditated murder and illegal drug distribution. Police continue to pursue one further suspect whilst investigating the broader illegal pharmaceutic
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:34 WIB
Trump: Japan to Invest in Oil, Gas, and Critical Minerals Projects
US President Donald Trump has announced that Japan is beginning to deliver on its US$550 billion trade deal commitment, with three major projects in oil, gas, and critical minerals across Texas, Ohio, and Georgia. Trump credited import tariffs as the key instrument enabling the investments, which he said would revitalise American industry, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and reduce US dependence on foreign mineral supplies.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:33 WIB
BMKG forecasts light rain across parts of Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecast light to moderate rainfall across most of Jakarta on Wednesday, with temperatures ranging from 24 to 29 degrees Celsius. Heavy cloud cover was expected to blanket the entire capital region from Wednesday evening through to the early hours of Thursday.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:32 WIB
DPD RI Forms Evaluation Team for Special Autonomy Fund Utilisation in Papua
Indonesia's Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) has established a team to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of special autonomy (otsus) fund utilisation across Papua's six provinces, responding to growing public distrust over how local governments have managed the funds. DPD member Filep Wamafma announced that all relevant parties, including local governments and presidential oversight bodies, will be summoned to a hearing in April 2026 to account for how the funds have been spent and what
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:30 WIB
Red Magician Claims Islamic Jurisprudence Does Not Require First Wife's Consent for Polygamy
Indonesian entertainer Marcel Radhival, known as Pesulap Merah (Red Magician), has publicly admitted he did not seek his first wife's permission before entering a polygamous marriage in 2022, arguing that Islamic jurisprudence does not require such consent. The case highlights the ongoing tension between Islamic fiqih and Indonesian state law, which mandates first-wife approval for processing official marriage documents, raising broader questions about the dual legal framework governing marriage
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:25 WIB
Interior of BYD Racco electric kei car officially revealed
BYD has officially unveiled the interior of its Racco electric kei car ahead of its launch in Japan, priced at approximately 2.5 million yen (Rp275 million). The compact urban EV features a 20 kW motor, 180 km WLTC range, and DC fast charging up to 100 kW, positioning it to compete in Japan's highly popular kei car segment where 1.67 million units were sold last year.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:25 WIB
Israeli Settlers Expel 15 Palestinian Families in West Bank, Force Demolition of Homes
Israeli settlers have reportedly expelled 15 Palestinian families from the al-Malih area in the occupied West Bank, forcing them to demolish their own homes amid escalating settler violence. The Israeli government has advanced measures to consolidate control over the territory, including designating most of the West Bank as "state land," prompting a joint condemnation from foreign ministers of eight nations including Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
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