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Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 04:48 WIB
Twelve Prominent Figures Submit Amicus Curiae Brief in Crude Oil Corruption Case
Twelve prominent figures have filed an amicus curiae brief in a Corruption Court case alleging mismanagement of crude oil and refinery products at PT Pertamina during 2018–2023, arguing that corruption must be proven to involve malicious intent. The brief emphasises the importance of the business judgment rule in state enterprise decisions to avoid stifling innovation, particularly given the case's potential impact on President Prabowo's Astacita development goals. The six defendants face charge
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 04:44 WIB
Fourth Year of Russia-Ukraine War—UN Urges Immediate Ceasefire
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution calling for an immediate, comprehensive, and sustainable ceasefire as the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year, with 107 countries voting in favour and 12 against (51 abstaining). The resolution condemns Russian attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure, and calls for prisoner exchanges and repatriation of forcibly displaced persons. However, the United States has drawn strong condemnation from Ukraine by proposing to remove key provisi
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 04:42 WIB
KPK Investigates Communications Between Pati DPRD Chairman and Sudewo on Impeachment Issue
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating communications between the Pati Regency DPRD chairman and former Regent Sudewo regarding alleged impeachment plans against regional leadership. The investigation follows Sudewo's arrest in January 2026 on suspicion of corruption involving extortion in village official appointments and bribery related to railway construction projects.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 04:40 WIB
Indonesian Embassy in Belgrade Promotes Increased Serbian Tourism to Indonesia
The Indonesian Embassy in Belgrade actively promoted Indonesia as a tourist destination and strengthened tourism business cooperation with Serbia at the 47th International Tourism Fair (19-22 February 2026), successfully selling hundreds of tour packages through partnerships with Serbian travel agencies. The embassy facilitated business commitments between Serbian and Indonesian tourism companies, including employment agreements for Indonesian workers in Serbian hospitality sectors. Data shows S
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 04:39 WIB
Prabowo Greets Indonesian Students in Amman, Hears Their Hopes
President Prabowo met with Indonesian students in Amman during his official visit to Jordan, where they expressed hopes for greater government support and improved conditions for the diaspora. The students, primarily studying at the University of Jordan, conveyed their aspirations to bring knowledge and enthusiasm back to Indonesia. The presidential visit includes bilateral meetings with King Abdullah II and senior ministers from energy, foreign affairs, and the cabinet.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 04:32 WIB
UK warns of rising costs as US raises tariff to 15 per cent
British business groups have warned that a new 15 per cent US tariff on imports could cost UK exporters between £2 billion and £3 billion annually, affecting some 40,000 companies. The tariff, implemented under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act following a Supreme Court ruling, will erode profit margins and competitiveness for British goods in an already uncertain global trading environment. The ruling has also created political uncertainty regarding the tariff's congressional approval and poten
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 03:47 WIB
PANRB Minister Assures Public Services Amid Civil Servant Reserve Component Training
Indonesia's Minister of State Apparatus and Bureaucratic Reform has assured the public that services will continue uninterrupted as 4,000 young civil servants from Jakarta undergo mandatory reserve military training beginning April 2026. The government will manage participation through quotas and advance preparation, ensuring adequate staffing remains in place and preventing abrupt service disruptions. The initiative represents coordination between civilian and defence sectors to build reserve m
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:57 WIB
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Urges Greater Saudi Visits to Indonesia
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah has called for increased visits from Saudi Arabian citizens to Indonesia, emphasising the country's strategic bilateral partnership and noting record numbers of Indonesian pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah. With 2.6 million Umrah pilgrims and 221,000 Hajj pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia this year, the minister stressed the importance of reciprocal tourism between the two nations. The Saudi Ambassador affirmed the deepening diplomatic relationsh
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:57 WIB
Sentencing Hearing for Nine Defendants in Crude Oil Corruption Case Set for Thursday, 26 February
Nine defendants, including senior officials from state oil company PT Pertamina and private sector operators, face sentencing on 26 February 2026 in a major crude oil corruption case at Jakarta's Central Corruption Court. The alleged fraud, involving crude oil management, fuel imports, and illegal diesel sales, has resulted in state losses estimated at IDR 285 trillion. The verdict represents the final stage in a complex case implicating multiple directors, commissioners, and beneficial owners a
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:56 WIB
Psychologist highlights unconscious 'oversharing' behaviour on social media
A psychologist has cautioned against unconscious oversharing on social media, attributing the behaviour to intense emotional states that trigger impulsive posting without consideration of consequences. The expert identified key manifestations of oversharing, including disclosure of excessively personal content, sharing others' stories without permission, and posting whilst experiencing heightened emotional intensity. To mitigate this behaviour, the psychologist recommends employing a "pause" tec
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:56 WIB
The Spirit of Ramadan: Baznas Channels Assistance and Financial Literacy to Orphans
During Ramadan 1447 Hijri, Indonesia's National Zakat Agency (Baznas) has partnered with local governments and financial institutions to support vulnerable groups, with Pacitan distributing aid totalling over Rp259 million to 1,000 orphans and Malang launching financial literacy programmes. The initiatives reflect broader institutional efforts to strengthen financial inclusion and social welfare, particularly targeting orphans and underprivileged children through education on basic financial man
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:54 WIB
Three Former Belawan Port Authority Heads Detained in Corruption Probe
The North Sumatra Prosecutor's Office has detained three former heads of Belawan Port Authority as suspects in a corruption case involving non-tax state revenue (PNBP) from port services during 2023–2024. Investigators allege the officials failed to properly reconcile mandatory pilotage and towing service revenues, causing alleged state financial losses totalling billions of rupiah. The suspects face charges under Indonesia's anti-corruption law and the criminal code.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:54 WIB
Regional Council Demands Stricter Post-Study Monitoring of Overseas LPDP Scholarship Recipients
Indonesia's Regional Representative Council (DPD) has called for tighter post-study oversight of LPDP scholarship recipients studying abroad, prompted by cases of recipients failing to fulfil mandatory service obligations. The LPDP director general confirmed that 44 recipients have been sanctioned, with eight ordered to return funds and 36 under investigation, exposing enforcement gaps in the 2N+1 service scheme requiring recipients to work in Indonesia for twice their study period plus one year
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:53 WIB
Tragic Death of Woman in Malang Reveals Murder by Boyfriend Over Motorcycle Repairs
Police in Malang have identified a 17-year-old woman found murdered in the Kedung Winong River as having been killed by her boyfriend of three months. The crime stemmed from a dispute over the cost of repairing the victim's motorcycle during a joint trip that escalated into strangulation and the concealment of the body. The perpetrator, identified as a daily wage worker, was apprehended following the police investigation.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:52 WIB
Distinguished Professor at IPB: Aged Water Containers Remain Safe with Proper Maintenance
Professor Ahmad Sulaeman from IPB University's food safety division has confirmed that reusable water containers of any age remain safe for public consumption when properly maintained and stored, contrary to assumptions that older containers pose greater chemical risks. The expert emphasised that safety depends not on container age but on correct storage conditions and care practices, with harmful chemical migration only occurring under extreme temperatures or pH conditions. In Indonesia, bottle
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:51 WIB
Astra's Vocational Education Support Programme Boosts Technical Skills and Fosters Independence Among Young People
Astra Foundation has launched a comprehensive vocational education support programme across Indonesian regions, including the remote Kupang Regency, aimed at strengthening teacher capacity and developing practical skills amongst young people. The initiative addresses significant challenges in rural vocational schools, including limited facilities and infrastructure, whilst enhancing graduates' readiness for employment or entrepreneurship. By targeting underserved communities and students from mo
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:50 WIB
Mount Semeru erupts with 3-kilometre pyroclastic flow as authorities warn of lahar risk
Mount Semeru in Indonesia has erupted again, ejecting a 3-kilometre pyroclastic flow towards Besuk Kobokan on Tuesday evening, captured by local residents. Though residential areas remain unaffected thus far, the Lumajang Disaster Management Agency is on high alert for potential lahars (volcanic mudflows) amid continued heavy rainfall in the region.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:48 WIB
Kerry Riza's Legal Team Claims Prosecutors Are Forcing a Business Decision to Be Classified as a Corruption Crime
Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza's legal team presented a rebuttal at the Jakarta Anti-Corruption Court, arguing that prosecutors lack evidence of malicious intent, unlawful acts, or state financial losses in the Pertamina crude oil management case. The defence contends that the leasing of vessels from PT JMN and fuel terminals from PT OTM constituted legitimate business decisions compliant with business judgment rules, rather than corrupt conduct, and that prosecutors are improperly criminalising o
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:47 WIB
Banten Police Officer Charged with Five Months Prison for Assaulting Environmental Ministry Staff and Journalist
A Banten Police Mobile Brigade officer, Tegar Bintang, has been charged with five months in prison for assaulting a Ministry of Environment and Forestry employee and journalist during an environmental enforcement operation in Serang in August 2025. Four civilian defendants involved in obstructing the operation received harsher sentences of seven months, whilst the police officer's lighter sentence was attributed to a reconciliation agreement with the victim. The incident occurred as the ministry
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 22:39 WIB
KPK Addresses Possible Reinstatement of 57 Former Staff Following Central Information Commission Ruling
The Central Information Commission has ruled that the Indonesian anti-corruption agency (KPK) must disclose results from its 2021 national insight test that led 57 employees to fail and leave their positions. KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto stated the agency will review the ruling, whilst civil society advocates argue the decision represents a victory against obstruction of Indonesia's corruption-fighting efforts. The ruling potentially paves the way for the reinstatement of these former employees
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