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Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 21:00 WIB
House Commission X Condemns Brimob Officer's Fatal Assault on Madrasah Student, Demands Strict Punishment
The chair of House of Representatives Commission X has strongly condemned the fatal assault of a 14-year-old madrasah student by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer in Tual, Maluku. Hetifah Sjaifudian demanded transparent legal proceedings and a comprehensive review of police use-of-force protocols, warning that impunity for such acts erodes public trust in state institutions.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:56 WIB
Toraja Narcotics Unit Chief Allegedly Received Rp13 Million Weekly Payments from Drug Dealer
The South Sulawesi Police's Professional and Security Division is investigating allegations that the head of the North Toraja Police narcotics unit received weekly bribes of Rp13 million from a methamphetamine dealer. The officer and a subordinate have been detained following the arrest of a drug suspect found in possession of 100 grams of methamphetamine, who implicated the police officers during questioning.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:55 WIB
Answering Blora's Hopes for Infrastructure Development
Blora Regent Arief Rohman has allocated over Rp 400 billion for road infrastructure in 2025, completing 103 vital road segments and bringing regional infrastructure development to nearly 70 per cent. The district is also supporting National Strategic Projects whilst facing challenges from central government budget efficiency cuts of nearly Rp 370 billion, prompting calls for additional central funding and investment schemes.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:54 WIB
Collaboration and Breakthroughs in Luthfi-Yasin's First Year Leading Central Java
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi and Deputy Governor Taj Yasin Maemoen have pursued a "collaborative government" approach in their first year, partnering with universities, businesses, investors and neighbouring provinces to deliver programmes in healthcare, education and poverty reduction. The province recorded 5.37 per cent economic growth in Q4 2025, exceeding the national average of 5.11 per cent, while investment realisation reached a ten-year high of Rp 88.50 trillion.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:54 WIB
Andre Rosiade Distributes 1,000 Staple Food Packages: Following Gerindra Chairman's Directive
Gerindra politician Andre Rosiade distributed 1,000 staple food packages to residents of Pasir Lohong village in Pariaman, West Sumatra, as part of the party's 18th anniversary celebrations and pre-Ramadan assistance efforts. The initiative, which has seen some 65,000 packages distributed across West Sumatra, follows a directive from President and Gerindra Chairman Prabowo Subianto for all party cadres to serve the public.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:53 WIB
One Year of Ahmad Luthfi – Taj Yasin's Leadership: Economy Grows, Poverty Declines
Central Java recorded 5.37 per cent economic growth in Q4 2025, surpassing the national average of 5.11 per cent, while investment realisation hit a ten-year high of Rp 88.50 trillion. The province's poverty rate fell from 9.48 per cent in March to 9.39 per cent in September 2025, though officials acknowledge further work is needed on human development indicators.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:50 WIB
Deputy Defence Minister Acknowledges Deployment of 8,000 TNI Troops to Gaza Not Yet Scheduled
Indonesia's Deputy Defence Minister Donny Ermawan confirmed that 8,000 military personnel have been prepared for a peacekeeping mission in Gaza but no deployment schedule has been set following Indonesia's joining of the US-initiated Board of Peace. He stressed that Indonesia would withdraw from the Board of Peace if the mission does not align with Indonesia's position on Palestinian independence, whilst parliamentary oversight has recommended limiting troop roles strictly to medical and enginee
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:50 WIB
Muzani: Indonesia Joins Board of Peace to Free Palestine from Israel's Grip
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani hailed Indonesia's participation in the Board of Peace (BoP) as a concrete diplomatic step towards Palestinian liberation, praising President Prabowo Subianto's bold diplomacy. Muzani also highlighted the positive outcomes of Prabowo's visit to Washington DC, including significant investment memoranda of understanding with the United States.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:49 WIB
Spirit of Innovation in Balangan Regency Aligns with National Strategic Programmes
Balangan Regency in South Kalimantan has achieved notable governance milestones under Regent Abdul Hadi's second term, including top marks in public service indices and a decline in poverty rates. The regency's innovative programmes — ranging from zero-interest MSME loans to education grants — have earned it the highest National Regional Innovation Index and the Most Innovative Regency award at the 2025 Innovative Government Award.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:48 WIB
Robinsar-Fajar Repair Cilegon's Fiscal Health and City Landscape
Cilegon Mayor Robinsar and Deputy Mayor Fajar Hadi Prabowo have turned an inherited budget deficit into an Rp 80 billion surplus in their first year by rationalising spending and correcting Rp 110 billion in overstated revenue. The pair are also tackling hundreds of billions in third-party arrears whilst pursuing urban renewal, social welfare programmes, and economic empowerment initiatives in Indonesia's fourth-largest GDP-contributing city.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:47 WIB
Racing to Fix Decrepit Roads
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has dramatically ramped up road rehabilitation spending from Rp 400 billion to over Rp 2 trillion, repairing 474 km of roads in one year under the "Jalan Leucir" programme. The initiative targets the notorious Parung Panjang route, dubbed the "Death Road" where at least 213 people have died, and aims to achieve 95.5 per cent road serviceability across the province by 2027 whilst preparing Rp 4.8 trillion for an additional 700 km ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday ex
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:46 WIB
Commission III to Oversee Stepmother Child Murder Case in Sukabumi
The chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission III has pledged to oversee the case of a 12-year-old child allegedly killed by her stepmother in Sukabumi, West Java, through to trial. The commission condemned the abuse and urged police to pursue charges under the Child Protection Act, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years' imprisonment.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:44 WIB
BPJS Kesehatan Denpasar Office Reports Vandalism Case to Police
The BPJS Kesehatan branch office in Denpasar, Bali, was vandalised by unknown perpetrators who threw stones and hung protest banners, allegedly in connection with the deactivation of subsidised health insurance for nearly 38,000 low-income residents across three districts. The incident highlights growing public tensions over the central government's decision to remove recipients from the national health subsidy programme, which has prompted local governments to allocate their own budgets to cove
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:41 WIB
Brawijaya University Researcher: Crackdown on Illegal Cigarettes Must Be Completed
A senior researcher at Brawijaya University warns that failure to tackle illegal cigarettes will continue to suppress Indonesia's tobacco excise sector, with legal cigarette production falling 3 per cent in 2025 and excise revenue missing its target by nearly 8 per cent. He criticises the government's plan to add new excise tiers to absorb illegal producers as counterproductive, arguing instead for stronger law enforcement funding and inter-agency coordination to dismantle illegal production net
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:40 WIB
Mojokerto's Waste Management Model Showcased in Japan
Mojokerto Mayor Ika Puspitasari presented the city's waste management achievements at the invitation of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, highlighting a 40 per cent reduction in waste generation and a 42 per cent recovery rate. The East Java city, which has served as a pilot project for a Japanese consortium over the past three years, plans to establish a refuse-derived fuel facility to further advance its circular economy approach.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:37 WIB
Banyuwangi Moves Swiftly to Implement ASRI Programme
Banyuwangi Regent Ipuk Fiestiandani has declared the launch of the Banyuwangi ASRI programme, accelerating President Prabowo Subianto's national initiative for a Safe, Healthy, Clean and Beautiful Indonesia. The programme mobilises all elements of society — from civil servants and security forces to religious leaders and students — with integrated targets spanning public safety, health promotion, waste management modernisation including waste-to-energy development, and cultural heritage preserva
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:34 WIB
Maluku Police Confirm Expedited Dishonourable Discharge for Brimob Officer Who Assaulted Minor
Maluku Regional Police are fast-tracking the dishonourable discharge of a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer accused of fatally assaulting a 14-year-old boy during a patrol in Tual City. An ethics hearing was scheduled for Monday, with criminal case files expected to be handed to prosecutors by midweek, as the police chief emphasised zero tolerance for violence by officers.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:31 WIB
Breaking Down Barriers: Truly Becoming the People's House
Bandung City Council Chairman Asep Mulyadi has launched initiatives to transform the local parliament into an accessible "People's House," including the 'DPRD Listens' programme and digitalised public complaints channels. He highlighted persistent poverty and unemployment in Bandung whilst pushing for budget transparency, food self-sufficiency, and stronger regulations to support local SMEs in modern retail spaces.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:30 WIB
Iran says indirect negotiations with US to continue in March
An anonymous senior Iranian official has indicated that indirect talks between Iran and the United States are expected to resume in early March, with the possibility of an interim agreement. The two sides remain divided over the scope and mechanism of US sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on Iran's nuclear programme, though Tehran has signalled willingness to consider measures such as exporting enriched uranium stockpiles and reducing enrichment levels.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 20:30 WIB
Nabire Gold Mine Attacked by Armed Separatist Group, 198 People Evacuated
Armed separatist fighters led by Aibon Kogoya attacked a gold mining security post operated by PT Kristalin in Nabire, Central Papua, killing two people and prompting the evacuation of 198 individuals including 26 Chinese nationals. Security forces remain on high alert, with further sweeping operations planned to locate and evacuate miners still believed to be in the area.
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