Search and explore over 253,282 Indonesian news articles from 1970 to 2026
Latest Articles
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:00 WIB
Commission III: Child abuse case in Tual must be investigated transparently
The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission III has demanded that the Indonesian National Police conduct a transparent and thorough investigation into the alleged assault that killed a 14-year-old student in Tual, Maluku, reportedly at the hands of a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer. The lawmaker stressed the need to protect the victim's family from intimidation and pledged that Commission III would oversee the case through to trial to ensure accountability.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:57 WIB
Jakarta's Free Health Check Programme Coverage Exceeds 2025 Target
Jakarta's Free Health Check (CKG) programme reached 37.5 per cent coverage in 2025, surpassing the 36 per cent target set under the National Medium-Term Development Plan 2025-2029, with over 4.2 million residents screened. The provincial government is expanding the programme through community health centres, workplace initiatives, and integration with other priority health programmes, whilst adding skin disease screening in 2026.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:56 WIB
Police seize ten tonnes of illicit liquor in Samarinda, detain 12 individuals
Samarinda police intercepted approximately 10 tonnes of traditional Cap Tikus liquor being transported by road in the early hours of Monday, arresting 12 suspects including distributors, drivers and labourers. The seizure, carried out during a joint patrol under Operasi Pekat Mahakam 2026, involved two trucks and one passenger vehicle, with investigations now under way.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 06:49 WIB
House of Representatives Urged to Oversee Indonesia's Involvement in Board of Peace and ISF
The Prosperous Justice Party's central advisory council has called on Indonesia's House of Representatives to exercise its oversight function regarding the country's participation in the Gaza Board of Peace and the planned deployment of Indonesian military personnel to the International Stabilisation Force. The demand highlights concerns over foreign policy transparency, budget accountability, and the risk that Indonesia's involvement could legitimise Israeli actions against Palestine.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 06:00 WIB
LPDP Scholarship Alumni Goes Viral, Sarmuji Demands Major Policy Evaluation
Golkar Party faction leader Muhammad Sarmuji has called for a comprehensive evaluation of Indonesia's LPDP state scholarship programme after a recipient's viral video celebrating her child's British citizenship sparked public outrage. Sarmuji argued that without affirmative measures, the taxpayer-funded scholarship scheme disproportionately benefits wealthy families who can meet stringent language requirements, while structurally disadvantaged groups — including Islamic boarding school alumni —
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:14 WIB
Lambung Mangkurat University strengthens entrepreneurship ecosystem to produce innovative young business leaders
Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) in Banjarmasin has launched the Rocket Incubation by YABN 2026 programme, enrolling 47 scholarship recipients in a six-month entrepreneurship development course. The initiative, developed in collaboration with several foundations, aims to nurture young entrepreneurs capable of contributing to the national economic growth target of eight per cent per annum.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:06 WIB
1,500 Temporary Shelters in Sahraja, East Aceh Targeted for Completion by Eid
Construction of 1,500 temporary shelter units has commenced in Sahraja Village, East Aceh, following the devastating flash floods of late November 2025, with a target completion date of Eid al-Fitr. The military reports no significant obstacles to the build, though residents note the remote location has slowed progress compared to other affected villages, and flood-prone areas will see communities relocated to higher ground.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:03 WIB
Mobile Driving Licence Service Locations in Jakarta This Monday
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police's Traffic Directorate continues to operate mobile driving licence (SIM) renewal services at five locations across the capital. The service, open from 08:00 to 14:00 WIB, handles renewals for Class A and Class C licences only, with fees set at Rp80,000 and Rp75,000 respectively under Government Regulation No. 76/2020.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:02 WIB
The Full Story Behind LPDP Alumna DS Condemned for Saying 'Let Me Be the Only Indonesian Citizen'
An alumna of Indonesia's state scholarship fund LPDP sparked public outrage after posting a viral video declaring she would ensure her children held foreign citizenship rather than Indonesian. LPDP condemned the remarks as contrary to its values of integrity and announced an investigation into her husband's unfulfilled service obligations, with potential sanctions including full repayment of scholarship funds.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:01 WIB
BNPB intensifies clearing of Aceh farmland from timber and mud
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has stepped up efforts to clear farmland in Kampung Toweren, Central Aceh, buried under thick mud and timber debris following flash floods triggered by Cyclone Senyar. The operation, deploying heavy machinery since 22 February, aims to restore rice paddies before the planting season window of February–April 2026, as the disaster has left fields resembling "timber forests" and halted agricultural activity that forms the community's primary li
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 05:00 WIB
Is Indonesia's incoming Italian aircraft carrier a strategic upgrade or a potentially costly liability?
Indonesia is acquiring Italy's decommissioned Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier as a grant, part of President Prabowo's military modernisation programme, making Indonesia the second Southeast Asian nation to operate a carrier. Analysts remain divided on the strategic necessity: some argue it enables power projection across Indonesia's vast archipelago and proximity to contested waters, while others caution that operating costs of US$50–80 million annually combined with the vessel's technical l
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:49 WIB
Kemang Café Becomes Filming Location for Lisa BLACKPINK's Movie as Police Manage Traffic
A South Korean Netflix film titled 'Extraction: Tygo', starring Ma Dong-seok and Lisa of BLACKPINK, conducted shooting at a café in Kemang, South Jakarta, drawing hundreds of onlookers and requiring police traffic management. The production, which has been filming across the Greater Jakarta area and West Bandung since December 2025, obtained permits directly from the National Police Headquarters.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:30 WIB
Deputy Minister Stella: State Scholarships Are a Debt of Gratitude
Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology Stella Christie has reaffirmed that state scholarship recipients owe a debt of gratitude to Indonesia, responding to a viral social media controversy involving an LPDP scholarship alumna who expressed preference for her children to hold foreign citizenship. The incident has reignited debate over the obligations of government-funded scholarship recipients and the broader question of diaspora contributions to the nation.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:29 WIB
Police Arrest Seven Teenagers Over Planned Brawl in Serang, Seize Machetes and Sickles
Police in Serang, Banten, apprehended seven teenagers who were preparing for a street brawl allegedly triggered by a challenge on WhatsApp, confiscating machetes, a sickle, and a knife. The incident highlights growing concerns among Indonesian authorities about social media's role in inciting youth violence, with police urging parents to strengthen supervision of their children's online and nighttime activities.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:18 WIB
Magnitude 7 earthquake detected in North Kalimantan
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) detected a magnitude 7 earthquake in North Kalimantan early on Monday morning. The quake's epicentre was located on land at a depth of 630 kilometres northwest of Tana Tidung Regency, with no official assessment yet issued regarding aftershock or tsunami potential.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:16 WIB
Construction of temporary shelters begins in isolated East Aceh village following disaster
Construction of approximately 1,500 temporary housing units has commenced in Sahraja Village, East Aceh, one of the worst-affected areas following the flash floods of late November 2025. The military aims to complete the shelters by Eid al-Fitr in March 2026, though the village's remote location and difficult access have slowed progress compared to other areas. Residents previously living in flood-prone areas are set to be relocated to higher ground.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:10 WIB
Netizens Mock Newly Built Road Damage in Bima: Is Rain the Suspect?
A newly asphalted road in Bima Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, funded by Rp 1.49 billion from the 2025 regional budget, has gone viral on social media after its surface began peeling off less than a month after completion. The incident has sparked public outrage over construction quality and government procurement practices, with no official response yet from the contractor or local authorities.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:06 WIB
Bapanas Asks Food Task Force to Investigate MinyaKita Sales Above Price Ceiling in Depok
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has called on the Metropolitan Police's Food Task Force to investigate subsidised cooking oil being sold above the government-mandated retail price ceiling in Depok, West Java. During an unannounced inspection at Pasar Agung Depok ahead of Ramadan, officials found MinyaKita cooking oil priced at Rp17,500–Rp18,000 per litre, well above the mandated Rp15,700. While cooking oil pricing violations drew scrutiny, other staple commodities including rice, sugar and ch
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:04 WIB
They Condemn US Ambassador Who Said Israel Can Occupy the West Bank
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sparked widespread international condemnation after suggesting in an interview that Israel has the right to control most of the Middle East, including the West Bank. Indonesia joined Arab nations in issuing a joint statement denouncing the remarks as a flagrant violation of international law, whilst Saudi Arabia called them "extremist rhetoric" and demanded clarification from the US State Department.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 04:04 WIB
KPAI Labels Sukabumi Case of Child Killed by Stepmother as Filicide
Indonesia's Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has classified the death of a 12-year-old boy allegedly abused by his stepmother in Sukabumi, West Java, as a case of filicide. The commission highlighted filicide as a severe form of domestic violence driven by factors including economic stress, jealousy, and poor parental emotional regulation, as police continue their investigation into the case.
Archive Statistics
253,282
Total Articles
1007
News Sources
1970-2026
Coverage Period