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Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 03:56 WIB
House of Representatives Urges Government to Immediately Restore Regional Transfer Funds for West Sumatra
A NasDem faction member of the House Commission II has called on the central government to expedite the restoration of Regional Transfer Funds (TKD) for West Sumatra, criticising the absence of technical guidelines for disbursement in the aftermath of natural disasters. The Finance Minister had previously announced an additional Rp 10.65 trillion in regional transfers for Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, to be distributed in phases from February to April 2026.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 02:31 WIB
Foreign Minister Sugiono: Indonesia Has Not Yet Paid Board of Peace Dues
Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed Indonesia has not paid the US$1 billion contribution to the Board of Peace, stressing that payment is not a prerequisite for membership. Indonesia is instead contributing 8,000 troops to the International Stabilisation Force in Gaza — the largest contingent of any participating nation — whilst Hamas continues to reject demands for demilitarisation as a condition for reconstruction.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 02:25 WIB
Education Budget Allocations Cut to Fund Free Nutritious Meals Programme, Plaintiffs Claim
Legal challengers to Indonesia's free nutritious meals (MBG) programme have presented data to the Constitutional Court showing significant cuts to education budget components in 2026, despite an overall increase in aggregate education spending. The National Nutrition Agency's allocation for MBG nearly quadrupled to Rp223.55 trillion, whilst transfers to regional governments fell sharply and multiple ministries saw their education budgets reduced, raising concerns about the programme's fiscal imp
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 02:11 WIB
Foreign Minister: Palestine Understands Indonesia's Role in Gaza Strip Force
Foreign Minister Sugiono has claimed that Gaza authorities understand Indonesia's involvement in the US-led International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which will deploy some 20,000 troops to the Gaza Strip. Indonesia has committed 8,000 soldiers — the largest contingent of any participating nation — likely to be stationed in Rafah, whilst insisting its forces will not participate in the disarmament or demilitarisation of armed groups in Gaza.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 01:05 WIB
LPDP Summons Husband of Scholarship Alumni Who Boasted About Child's British Citizenship
Indonesia's Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP) has announced it will summon AP, husband of influencer and LPDP alumna Dwi Sasetyaningtyas (DS), over allegations he has not completed his mandatory service period in Indonesia following his government-funded studies. The case erupted after DS posted a viral video celebrating her child obtaining a British passport, accompanied by remarks disparaging Indonesian citizenship that sparked widespread public outrage and raised questions about the obl
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 00:58 WIB
Foreign Minister: Indonesian Forces in Gaza Will Only Defend Themselves if Attacked
Foreign Minister Sugiono has clarified that Indonesia's 8,000-strong contingent to the International Stabilisation Force in Gaza is strictly humanitarian and will not participate in military operations or demilitarisation efforts. The deployment, the largest national contribution to the estimated 20,000-strong multinational force, comes amid Hamas's explicit refusal to disarm, raising questions about the mission's feasibility and the security risks facing Indonesian troops.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 22:07 WIB
Government Targets 100 Per Cent Waste Management by 2029 as 340 Landfills Still Practise Open Dumping
Indonesia's Ministry of Environment has revealed that more than 340 landfill sites across the country continue to practise open dumping despite a legal prohibition in place since 2008, posing a major obstacle to the government's target of achieving 100 per cent waste management by 2029. Speaking at the National Waste Care Day commemoration at the former Leuwigajah landfill in Cimahi, officials highlighted that only 25 per cent of Indonesian cities and districts currently manage their waste prope
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 22:07 WIB
JACOS Introduced at University of Indonesia, Poised to Produce Globally-Minded Graduates
The Jakarta Education Summit 2026, held at the University of Indonesia's Salemba campus on 15 February, saw the formal introduction of Jakarta Cosmopolite Islamic School (JACOS), a new institution aiming to combine academic excellence with character education and a global outlook. The summit, a collaboration between UI's postgraduate sustainable development programme and JACOS, underscored Indonesia's ambition to position itself as a global hub for knowledge, character-based education, and scien
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 22:06 WIB
Mobile Brigade Officer Beats Student to Death, Police Vow Firm Action
A member of Indonesia's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) is accused of fatally beating a 14-year-old student in Southeast Maluku, prompting the National Police to issue a public apology and pledge transparent criminal and ethical proceedings. The suspect, First Class Private MS, has been detained, with authorities warning he faces dishonourable discharge if found guilty of the serious violation.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 22:03 WIB
Indonesia deports 13 Chinese nationals over paid photo shoot violation
Indonesia's South Jakarta Immigration Office has deported 13 Chinese nationals for misusing their stay permits by operating a paid photo shoot event in violation of immigration regulations. The enforcement action, completed on February 12, was conducted following a monitoring operation that identified foreign workers operating in various roles including photographer, makeup artist, and stylist. The deportation underscores Indonesia's commitment to ensuring strict compliance with national immigra
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 22:01 WIB
AI Only at Six Out of Ten, Says Nezar Patria
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria assessed the global impact of AI as currently standing at "six out of ten", emphasising the need for meaningful access rather than mere infrastructure provision. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 alongside Togo and Egypt, Indonesia positioned itself as a Global South actor seeking to shape AI development towards public benefit, healthcare, education, and economic empowerment.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:55 WIB
Police Arrest Drug Dealer in West Jakarta, 18 Kg of Cannabis Seized
Jakarta Metropolitan Police arrested a 39-year-old man found carrying cannabis in a minimarket car park in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, seizing a total of 18 kilogrammes of the drug. The arrest, prompted by a tip-off from local residents, led officers to discover additional contraband stashed in an empty house in Tanjung Duren Utara.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:52 WIB
Israel Attacks Lebanon, 12 Killed
Israeli strikes across eastern and southern Lebanon killed 12 people in a single day, including a Hezbollah commander in the Bekaa Valley, despite the November 2024 ceasefire agreement. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted Hezbollah command centres and Hamas operatives, including a strike on the country's largest Palestinian refugee camp at Ain al-Helweh, whilst Hamas condemned the raids as targeting civilians and camp security forces.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:52 WIB
Wealth and Career of Prihati Pujowaskito, Prabowo's Pick for BPJS Kesehatan Chief with Military Background
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed dr. Prihati Pujowaskito, a retired major general and cardiac specialist, as the new President Director of BPJS Kesehatan for the 2026–2031 term. The appointment of a figure with extensive military medical and hospital management experience to lead Indonesia's national health insurance agency, which covers hundreds of millions of residents, signals the administration's preference for leadership combining clinical expertise with institutional discipline.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:52 WIB
JPPI Refutes Claim That Free Meals Programme Does Not Reduce Education Budget
Indonesia's Education Monitoring Network (JPPI) has challenged Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti's assertion that the free nutritious meals programme (MBG) does not diminish education funding, arguing that the inclusion of Rp 223 trillion for MBG within the constitutionally mandated 20 per cent education allocation effectively cannibalises resources meant for schools, teachers, and infrastructure. The dispute highlights growing concern over what critics call budgetary "malpractice," as funds earmar
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:50 WIB
Criminal Investigation Agency Tests Gold Bars Seized in Illegal Mining Money Laundering Case
Indonesia's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) is testing gold bars seized from gold shops linked to a money laundering case stemming from illegal mining operations in West Kalimantan. Data from the financial intelligence agency PPATK indicates that illegal gold trading transactions from 2019 to 2025 totalled Rp25.8 trillion, with proceeds flowing through gold refining and export companies. The case represents a significant crackdown on illegal mining networks and their financial infrastr
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:46 WIB
Expert Criticises Moral Obligation of Viral 'I'm Enough as Indonesian Citizen, Not My Children' Case
A child protection expert and former KPAI chairman has criticised an LPDP scholarship alumna who went viral for celebrating her child's British citizenship while rejecting Indonesian nationality. The controversy has prompted calls to reform LPDP's scholarship selection process to include assessments of candidates' national commitment, while LPDP itself has distanced the institution from the alumna's remarks, noting her contractual obligations have been fulfilled.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:40 WIB
MKMK Chairman Reported to Ethics Council over Alleged Code of Conduct Violations
The Indonesian Student Forum (Formasi) has filed an ethics complaint against I Dewa Gede Palguna, Chairman of the Constitutional Court's Ethics Council (MKMK), accusing him of exceeding ethical boundaries, personalising authority, and making emotionally charged public statements incompatible with judicial independence. Palguna acknowledged receiving the complaint and said he would face it "with a big heart and humility," calling it an occupational hazard.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:37 WIB
Prabowo Meets 12 Prominent US Business Leaders — What Was Discussed?
President Prabowo Subianto met with 12 major US investors in Washington DC, including the heads of Oaktree, BlackRock, KKR, Warburg Pincus, and other global firms, all of whom have existing ties to Indonesia's sovereign wealth vehicle Danantara. The meeting underscored Jakarta's push to position itself as a confident, stable hub for global investment, with Prabowo pledging to create favourable conditions for foreign capital inflows that generate domestic economic value and employment.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 21:34 WIB
Tata and Mahindra Win Massive Village Vehicle Contract — But Are Their Workshops Ready?
The planned import of 105,000 commercial vehicles from Indian manufacturers Tata Motors and Mahindra for the Merah Putih Village Cooperative programme has raised serious concerns about after-sales service readiness. With dealer and workshop networks concentrated in major cities, questions persist over how vehicles deployed to remote villages will receive adequate maintenance support across the archipelago.
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