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Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:59 WIB
Maluku Police Chief Visits Victim of Brimob Personnel Violence in Hospital
The Maluku Regional Police Chief visited a victim of violence allegedly committed by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer in Tual City, formally apologising on behalf of the institution after the victim's sibling reportedly died in the incident. The police chief pledged transparent legal proceedings against the suspect and announced tightened internal oversight and disciplinary measures across the Maluku police force.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:54 WIB
Food and beverage industry hails Indonesia-US trade negotiations as boost for flagship products' competitiveness
The Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (GAPMMI) has welcomed the government's trade negotiations with the United States, saying they will strengthen the competitiveness of key national products and secure raw material supply chains. The endorsement comes as National Economic Council chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan warned that new US tariffs under Section 301 investigations could exceed the reciprocal tariffs recently struck down by the US Supreme Court, underscoring the urgency
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:53 WIB
Maluku BKSDA Seizes 35 Sanigi Plants at Ambon Port
The Maluku Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) confiscated 35 Sanigi (Pempis acidula) plants found without proper documentation aboard a passenger vessel at Ambon's Slamet Riyadi Port. The plants, originating from Kisar Port and packed in six parcels, were discovered during a routine inspection, with authorities warning of penalties of up to five years' imprisonment and fines of Rp100 million under Indonesia's conservation laws. The agency pledged to intensify surveillance at ports and
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:44 WIB
Heavy rainfall expected to hit West Nusa Tenggara until early March 2026
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast extreme weather including heavy rainfall, lightning and strong winds across West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) from 23 February to 1 March 2026. The agency has urged residents to remain vigilant against flooding, landslides and transport disruptions, noting that active atmospheric disturbances including the Madden-Julian Oscillation and Kelvin waves are driving the prolonged wet conditions across the province.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:44 WIB
Landslide Victims Now Occupying Temporary Shelters in North Tapanuli
Forty temporary housing units built by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) are now being occupied by landslide victims from two villages in North Tapanuli, North Sumatra. The North Tapanuli regent has indicated the temporary shelters may be converted into permanent housing, pending a land rights transfer process and discussions with the central government.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:43 WIB
Lemhannas: World Relies on Indonesia to Bring Peace to Gaza Through ISF
The Governor of Indonesia's National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas), Ace Hasan Syadzily, stated that Indonesia's involvement in the International Stabilization Force (ISF) demonstrates the world's confidence in Indonesia's role as a peacemaker in Gaza. A TNI officer has been appointed as ISF Deputy Commander, and Indonesia is set to deploy 8,000 peacekeeping personnel to the Rafah border area to carry out humanitarian missions.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:43 WIB
Kompolnas: Firm enforcement action key to preventing police personnel involvement in violence
The National Police Commission (Kompolnas) has stated that firm enforcement action and transparent accountability are essential to deterring future cases of police violence. The comments follow the alleged fatal assault of a 14-year-old boy by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer in Maluku, prompting calls for strengthened supervisory mechanisms and a fundamental shift in police training towards community-oriented, humanistic policing.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:42 WIB
UMY Expert Says Brimob Case in Maluku Requires Independent Team
A criminal law expert from Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta has called for an independent team to investigate the case of a Brimob (Mobile Brigade) officer alleged to have assaulted a student in Maluku, resulting in the 14-year-old's death. The expert argued that the officer's status as a law enforcement member should serve as an aggravating factor and questioned whether the patrol actions fell within Brimob's authorised duties, potentially constituting abuse of authority.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:32 WIB
Agrinas Ready to Follow Advice to Postpone Pickup Truck Imports from India
PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara has declared its willingness to comply with a request from the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives to postpone plans to import 105,000 pickup trucks and lorries from Indian manufacturers Mahindra and Tata Motors for the Village Cooperative programme. The postponement comes as Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita highlighted that domestic production of the vehicles could generate approximately Rp27 trillion in backward economic linkages, whilst Presi
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:31 WIB
Riau Islands Provincial Government Awaits Finance Ministry Regulation on Civil Servant Holiday Allowance Payments
The Riau Islands Provincial Government is waiting for a Ministry of Finance regulation before disbursing Eid al-Fitr holiday allowances (THR) to civil servants, with the national government having allocated Rp55 trillion for payments to civil servants, military, police and retirees. The acting regional secretary noted uncertainty remains over whether the allowance will cover only base salary or include additional benefits, and whether government employees on fixed-term contracts (PPPK) will also
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:27 WIB
University of Indonesia Students Create RunSight Wearable Device for Visually Impaired Runners
A team of students from the University of Indonesia's Faculty of Computer Science has developed RunSight, an AI-powered wearable device designed to help visually impaired individuals run independently and safely. The innovation earned Indonesia its first-ever Global Ambassador title at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, with the team presented at a ceremony in Milan, Italy in February 2026.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:25 WIB
BOPPJ: Giant Sea Wall Can Be Utilised for MRT, Wind Power and More
The Java North Coast Management Authority (BOPPJ) has revealed that the planned Giant Sea Wall can serve multiple purposes beyond flood protection, including toll roads, MRT lines, wind turbines and solar panels. The integrated coastal protection system is designed to span approximately 535 kilometres across five provinces on Java's northern coast, combining offshore and onshore dykes with nature-based solutions such as mangrove ecosystem restoration.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:20 WIB
LaNyalla Receives Public Complaint Over Alleged Unlawful Transfer of House Certificate
Regional Representative Council (DPD) member AA LaNyalla Mahmud Mattalitti has received a complaint regarding the alleged unlawful transfer of a house certificate by a multi-purpose cooperative in Malang, East Java. The complainant claims her family's property, used as collateral for a Rp700 million loan, was transferred to the cooperative owner's name without consent, despite total repayments already reaching Rp2.8 billion — far exceeding the original debt. LaNyalla has urged East Java police t
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:18 WIB
Alva Obtains INDI 4.0 Certificate from Ministry of Industry
Indonesian two-wheeled vehicle manufacturer Alva has secured the Indonesia Industry 4.0 Readiness Index (INDI 4.0) certificate from the Ministry of Industry, becoming the only Indonesian-branded electric motorcycle producer to receive this recognition. The company is now targeting National Lighthouse status in the INDI 4.0 programme by 2026, positioning itself as a benchmark for digital transformation in the country's electric vehicle manufacturing sector.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:18 WIB
Ambassador: European Union Supports Ukraine Peace Efforts in Line with UN Charter
The EU Ambassador to Indonesia reaffirmed the bloc's support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine consistent with the UN Charter, speaking at a photo exhibition in Jakarta marking four years since Russia's invasion. Ukraine's Chargé d'Affaires stressed that sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable, drawing parallels with broader international commitments to civilian protection and international law.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:17 WIB
Israel Detains Over 100 West Bank Palestinians Since Start of Ramadan
Palestinian human rights groups report that Israel has detained more than 100 people in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of Ramadan on 18 February, including children and women. The arrests, carried out during raids across West Bank cities including al-Quds, were reportedly accompanied by severe beatings, property destruction, and seizure of assets, with over 9,300 Palestinians currently held in Israeli prisons.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 17:16 WIB
Government Prepares 2-3 Month Transition Period for Deactivation of JKN Subsidised Health Insurance Recipients
The Indonesian government is preparing a two-to-three month transition mechanism before the deactivation of subsidised national health insurance (PBI-JKN) memberships takes effect, ensuring continued healthcare access during data verification. Over 11 million PBI-JKN participants are currently being re-verified by the Central Statistics Agency as part of the shift to a unified national socio-economic database, whilst the government has confirmed that PBI funding will neither be cut nor reallocat
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 16:50 WIB
DKI Jakarta Regional Parliament Backs Energy and Water Efficiency Policy
The DKI Jakarta provincial government has issued Governor Regulation No. 5 of 2026 on energy and water efficiency in buildings, as part of its Climate Action Implementation programme in partnership with the British government and C40 Cities. The policy targets a 31.89 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and a 30 per cent improvement in energy and water efficiency, with the building sector accounting for approximately 60 per cent of Jakarta's emissions. A Jakarta legislator has
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 16:26 WIB
Jakarta Council Backs Pramono-Rano Leadership to Prioritise Flood Control, Traffic Congestion, and Poverty Reduction
The Jakarta Provincial Council (DPRD) has reaffirmed its full support for Governor Pramono Anung and Deputy Governor Rano Karno, identifying flooding, traffic congestion, and poverty as the three key challenges to be resolved by the end of their term. Deputy Council Speaker Wibi Andrino noted that 97 per cent of the administration's first-year targets had been achieved, whilst Governor Pramono announced plans to continue large-scale river normalisation programmes along the Ciliwung, Cakung Lama,
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
Indonesia Sets Four National Caveats for ISF Mission in Gaza
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has outlined four national caveats governing its participation in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, emphasising non-combat roles, no direct confrontation, deployment limited to Gaza with Palestinian authority consent, and use of force restricted to self-defence. However, a prominent international law scholar has questioned whether these caveats will be effectively upheld once operational command of Indonesian troops passes to the mission leadership
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