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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:02 WIB
KPK Questions Witness on PT PGN Financial Reports
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has questioned a witness regarding financial reports of state gas company PT PGN in connection with an alleged corruption case involving a gas trading agreement with PT Inti Alasindo Energy. The case, which involves a US$15 million advance payment for a gas purchase not included in PGN's approved work plan, has so far seen four suspects named, including PGN's former president director and commercial director, with state losses estimated at US$15 millio
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:02 WIB
Netflix Sues ByteDance over AI Seedance 2.0 Copyright Infringement
Netflix has threatened ByteDance with litigation over its AI video generation service Seedance 2.0, alleging it facilitates mass copyright infringement of iconic Netflix properties including Stranger Things, Squid Game, and Bridgerton. The cease-and-desist letter demands removal of Netflix intellectual property from training datasets, following similar actions by Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros. against the Chinese technology company.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:24 WIB
Ugeng Wijaya: Agile, Innovation, and the Challenges of Modern Leadership
Agile and innovation management expert Ugeng Wijaya argues that the biggest obstacle to organisational transformation in Indonesia is not a lack of strategy but a leadership culture that prioritises compliance over experimentation. He contends that excessive caution and fear of personal legal risk prevent leaders from distributing trust and creating safe spaces for learning, rendering Agile adoption superficial.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:04 WIB
NasDem's Reasons for Reappointing Sahroni as Commission III Deputy Chair
The NasDem Party has reappointed Ahmad Sahroni as Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives' Commission III on law, replacing Rusdi Masse who defected to the Indonesian Solidarity Party. Sahroni's return is notable given he was previously suspended and transferred to Commission I following controversial remarks during the August 2025 demonstrations, for which he received a six-month ethics sanction from the House Ethics Court.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 18:53 WIB
Prabowo on the Inaugural Board of Peace Meeting in the United States
President Prabowo Subianto attended the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington D.C. at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, with discussions focused on implementing and sustaining the Gaza ceasefire. Indonesia reaffirmed its non-aligned foreign policy stance and commitment to a two-state solution, participating alongside seven other nations in the so-called "Group of 8" aimed at brokering lasting peace in Palestine.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 18:20 WIB
Defence Minister Claims Territorial Battalions Symbolise State Presence
Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has declared that the construction of territorial development infantry battalions across Indonesia's 514 districts and cities represents a symbol of state presence and national security. However, civil society organisation Centra Initiative has criticised the plan as misguided, arguing that modern warfare demands investment in defence technology and soldier professionalism rather than a massive expansion of military installations that would strain the nationa
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 17:54 WIB
Jokowi on KPK Law Revision: DPR Deputy Speaker Says Public Are Smart Enough to Judge
DPR Deputy Speaker Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal has pushed back against former president Joko Widodo's claim that the controversial 2019 revision of the KPK law was solely a parliamentary initiative, noting that no legislation can proceed without a presidential letter. Indonesia Corruption Watch has accused Jokowi of attempting to wash his hands of responsibility, pointing out that he issued the presidential letter and delegated government ministries to participate in drafting the revision that signi
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 17:40 WIB
Ahmad Sahroni Returns as Deputy Chair of House Commission III
NasDem Party legislator Ahmad Sahroni has been reinstated as Deputy Chair of Commission III of the House of Representatives, replacing Rusdi Masse Mappasessu, following a six-month suspension by the House Ethics Council over controversial remarks. Rusdi Masse has since resigned from the DPR and NasDem, moving to the Indonesian Solidarity Party led by Kaesang Pangarep.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 17:29 WIB
Constitutional Court Ethics Council Rejects DPR's Request to Halt Adies Kadir Ethics Report
The Constitutional Court Ethics Council (MKMK) has firmly rejected attempts by the House of Representatives (DPR) to intervene in ethics proceedings against newly appointed Constitutional Court Justice Adies Kadir. MKMK Chairman I Dewa Gede Palguna told DPR's Commission III that no institution may interfere with the council's authority, as the case — filed by 21 legal practitioners one day after Kadir's inauguration — enters its preliminary examination phase. The dispute highlights tensions over
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:04 WIB
Traffic Corps: Transport Operators and Drivers Commit to Ensuring Lebaran Homecoming Safety
The Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) has announced that public transport operators and drivers have pledged to uphold road safety during the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season. Fleet-wide inspections, roadworthiness checks, and driver fitness protocols are among the key commitments, as authorities emphasise that coordination between regulators, law enforcement, operators, and drivers is essential to reducing accident rates during the peak travel period.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Prabowo assures US Chamber of Commerce of conducive investment climate in Indonesia
President Prabowo Subianto addressed American business leaders at a Business Summit hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC, guaranteeing that Indonesia maintains a conducive investment climate underpinned by political and economic stability, rule of law, and anti-corruption efforts. He highlighted that foreign investment in Indonesia reached US$53 billion last year and introduced the Danantara Investment Management Agency as the country's sovereign wealth fund, whilst outlining op
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Jakarta Composite Opens Higher as Asian and Wall Street Markets Rally in Unison
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened 47 points higher at 8,357 on Thursday, buoyed by gains across Asian bourses and a strong Wall Street session driven by technology stocks. BNI Sekuritas projected further strengthening, noting support at 8,180-8,230 and resistance at 8,350-8,430, whilst trading volumes remained thin due to Lunar New Year holidays across several major Asian markets.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Transjakarta and MRT Allow Passengers to Break Fast on Board — Here Are the Rules
Jakarta's major public transport operators, Transjakarta and MRT Jakarta, have introduced special Ramadan policies permitting passengers to break their fast whilst in transit. Both services restrict consumption to water and light snacks such as dates for a maximum of 10 minutes after the Maghrib call to prayer, with heavy meals, coffee, tea, and syrup expressly prohibited to maintain cleanliness and comfort for all passengers.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:02 WIB
Yesterday's Crime Report: Brawl Hotspots to Crash at JK's Residence Fence
Jakarta authorities are stepping up security at brawl-prone locations across the capital during Ramadan, with the Civil Service Police Unit coordinating with the military and police to double patrols. In other incidents, a reportedly intoxicated female driver crashed into former Vice President Jusuf Kalla's residence fence, whilst police arrested suspects in a luxury hotel theft, an ecstasy distribution ring, and a Rp400 million burglary allegedly committed by the homeowner's daughter's boyfrien
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:00 WIB
Ramadhan, Inflation, and Zakat: Testing the Economic Justice of the Ummah
An opinion piece argues that Ramadhan's consumption boom, which significantly drives Indonesia's GDP given that household spending accounts for 53–55 per cent of output, risks exacerbating inequality if inflation goes unchecked and zakat remains a mere annual ritual. The author contends that from a maqashid al-syariah perspective, price stability and productively managed zakat could transform Ramadhan into an annual engine of genuine economic justice rather than a seasonal spike that leaves the
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:54 WIB
Prabowo Outlines Keys to Economic Stability in Meeting with US Business Leaders
President Prabowo Subianto met with the US Chamber of Commerce, US-ASEAN Business Council, and US-Indonesia Society in Washington DC, presenting Indonesia's strategy for maintaining economic growth above 5 per cent whilst accelerating infrastructure development and energy transition. He emphasised political stability, rule of law, and good governance as essential foundations for investor confidence, alongside a pragmatic commitment to renewable energy, electric vehicles, and green industry.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:54 WIB
PAM Jaya and WCR Provide Nutrition Education to Prevent Stunting
Jakarta's regional water utility PAM Jaya, through its women's organisation Daya Wanita, has partnered with Women and Children Resilience (WCR) to deliver nutrition and clean water education programmes aimed at preventing stunting across North Jakarta. The initiative targets mothers through PKK groups and Posyandu cadres, emphasising the critical link between animal protein intake, clean water access, and child development in shaping the nation's future generations.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:50 WIB
Epstein Scandal's Fallout in Asia
Newly released FBI documents comprising 3.5 million pages reveal Jeffrey Epstein's extensive network of business and political connections across Asia, including links to Hong Kong tycoons Li Ka-shing and the Kuok family, Indian minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and senior Chinese officials. The files expose Epstein as far more than a sex offender, depicting him as a behind-the-scenes power broker who facilitated transnational business deals, intelligence exchanges, and high-level political introduct
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:49 WIB
Prabowo Attends Board of Peace Summit in the US Today
President Prabowo Subianto is attending the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington, D.C., where he is also expected to sign a reciprocal trade tariff agreement with the United States, potentially at a rate of 19 per cent on Indonesian imports. The move has drawn criticism, notably from former Deputy Foreign Minister Dino Patti Djalal, who raised concerns about unequal standing among member states, Trump's personal dominance over the council, and the exclusion of Palestine despite Israel's
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:47 WIB
Annual "alarm" of affordable markets ahead of Ramadan
The Situbondo regency government in East Java has launched its annual affordable food programme in collaboration with Bulog and PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara to stabilise staple food prices ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. The market intervention initiative offers basic commodities below the government-set maximum retail price to counter seasonal demand-driven price surges, reflecting the routine policy instrument deployed by local governments across Indonesia during the fasting month.
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