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Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:41 WIB
20 Arab, Islamic and European Nations Condemn Israel's Annexation of the West Bank, Outline Their Demands
A coalition of 20 nations — including Indonesia — issued a joint statement condemning Israel's foreign minister's decision to expand illegal control over the occupied West Bank, calling it a flagrant violation of international law. The statement demands Israel reverse its reclassification of Palestinian territory, halt settler violence, release withheld Palestinian tax revenues, and reaffirmed commitment to a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:40 WIB
PTPP Initiates Recovery of Vital Infrastructure and Sanitation in Aceh
State-owned construction firm PT PP (Persero) Tbk has launched strategic programmes focused on restoring vital infrastructure and sanitation facilities in flood-affected areas of Aceh province, including Bireuen, Pidie Jaya and Peusangan. Working alongside the Ministry of Public Works, the company has completed hundreds of temporary housing units in Aceh Tamiang and North Aceh districts, contributing to a national target of 15,000 units within three months.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:39 WIB
House of Representatives: Free Nutritious Meal Programme Drives MSME and Farmer Empowerment
A member of the House of Representatives' Commission IX has highlighted how the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme is empowering micro, small and medium enterprises, livestock farmers and local agricultural producers through their involvement in the supply chain. The programme, a flagship initiative under President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita agenda, is credited with reducing stunting rates in Surabaya while boosting local economic activity around nutrition service units.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:37 WIB
IM3 Strengthens Digital Protection with SATSPAM+ Amid Rising Ramadan Scams
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison's IM3 has launched SATSPAM+, billed as Indonesia's first digital protection service covering WhatsApp calls, in response to a 34.7 per cent surge in digital fraud during Ramadan 2025. Data from the Indonesia Anti-Scam Centre recorded 7,034 fraud reports in Yogyakarta alone by November 2025, with total losses reaching Rp 143.88 billion, underscoring the urgency of enhanced consumer protection during peak transaction periods.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:37 WIB
BRIN Prepares Early Warning System Devices for Floods and Erosion
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing an early warning system for flood and erosion disasters, with the technology expected to be ready by the end of 2026. The system, intended for deployment in Sumatra, is complemented by ground-penetrating radar drone technology capable of detecting objects up to 100 metres underground to support disaster reconstruction and evacuation efforts.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:36 WIB
20 Countries Including Indonesia Condemn Israel's Expansion of Colonisation in the West Bank
Foreign ministers from 20 Arab, Islamic and European nations, including Indonesia, have issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel's decision to expand its illegal control over the occupied West Bank. The statement demands Israel reverse its reclassification of Palestinian land as "state land," halt settlement expansion, and uphold international law, warning that such actions threaten the two-state solution and regional stability.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:35 WIB
Pre-Trial Hearing for Former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Postponed to 3 March
The South Jakarta District Court has postponed the inaugural pre-trial hearing challenging the Corruption Eradication Commission's (KPK) designation of former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas as a suspect in a hajj quota corruption case. The adjournment to 3 March 2026 was granted after the KPK failed to attend, citing its legal team was simultaneously handling four other pre-trial proceedings.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:33 WIB
JCI Slumps in First Session After Early Rally; Three LQ45 Stocks Surge
Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) fell 0.25 per cent to 8,374.66 at the close of the first trading session on Tuesday, after initially surging to an intraday high of 8,434. Despite broad sectoral declines led by consumer cyclicals, energy and technology, the financial sector posted a notable 1.07 per cent gain, whilst mining stocks Merdeka Copper Gold and Trimegah Bangun Persada led the LQ45 top gainers.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:32 WIB
Dismissed from Police Force, Brimob Officer Who Assaulted Student in Tual Still Mulling Appeal
A Brimob (Mobile Brigade) officer from Maluku Provincial Police has been dishonourably discharged after being found guilty of fatally assaulting a 14-year-old student in Tual. The ethics commission hearing produced 14 witnesses and found the officer committed a serious violation of the police code of ethics, though he has indicated he may appeal the decision.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:32 WIB
KAI Logistik Ships 12 Locomotives from Sumatra to Java in Preparation for 2026 Lebaran Transport Operations
KAI Logistik, a subsidiary of state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia, is transporting 12 CC 206 locomotives weighing a combined 1,056 tonnes from Sumatra to Java to bolster operational readiness for the 2026 Lebaran holiday travel season. The shipment, which began on 18 February from the Rejosari Wagon Depot in Tanjungkarang bound for JICT Station in Jakarta, utilises the company's multimodal logistics capabilities including rail, trucking, and multi-axle transport.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:32 WIB
God's Command: Eat What Is Halal and Wholesome, Do Not Follow Satan's Footsteps
The article discusses the Quranic injunction in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 168, which commands humanity to consume only halal and wholesome food whilst warning against following Satan's path. It explores how pre-Islamic Arab tribes such as Bani Saqif and Khuza'ah arbitrarily prohibited certain livestock based on custom rather than divine revelation, illustrating the broader Islamic principle that only God holds the prerogative to determine what is lawful and unlawful.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:31 WIB
Pramono bans new padel courts in residential areas of Jakarta
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has prohibited the construction of new padel courts in residential zones, requiring all future facilities to be built in commercial areas instead. Existing courts with valid building permits in residential neighbourhoods will be allowed to continue operating but must close by 8pm to minimise disturbance to local residents.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:29 WIB
Purbaya Assures Plan to Import 105,000 Pick-up Trucks Will Not Burden Indonesia's Fiscal Position
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has assured that the planned import of 105,000 commercial vehicles by PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara to support Koperasi Desa Merah Putih operations will not create additional fiscal risk for the state. The approximately Rp 24.66 trillion procurement, sourced from India's Mahindra and Tata Motors, will be financed through state bank loans repaid by redirecting existing village fund allocations of around Rp 40 trillion per year over six years. The minister empha
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:24 WIB
Ramadhan Bazaar at Sunda Kelapa Mosque Promotes Women's Empowerment and Local SMEs
A Ramadhan bazaar organised by the Central Jakarta Family Welfare Empowerment Team (TP PKK) at Sunda Kelapa Mosque showcased local micro, small and medium enterprise products whilst promoting women's empowerment and family economic resilience. The event, held from 21 to 25 February 2026, also featured a free tattoo removal service provided by the DKI Jakarta National Zakat Agency (Baznas Bazis) as part of community outreach efforts during the holy month.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:24 WIB
KPAI Urges Police to Review Use-of-Force Procedures Following Child's Death
Indonesia's Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has demanded a nationwide review of police use-of-force standard operating procedures, particularly in encounters involving children, following the alleged fatal assault of a child by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer in Tual, Maluku. The commission called for maximum sentencing of up to 15 years' imprisonment under the Child Protection Act and the dishonourable discharge of the officer, warning that impunity must not be tolerated when state apparat
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:21 WIB
South Kalimantan ESDM Agency Reports Coal Fire at KM 171 to Directorate General of Minerals and Coal
South Kalimantan's Energy and Mineral Resources Agency has formally reported a coal fire linked to illegal mining activity at KM 171 in Satui, Tanah Bumbu Regency, to central government authorities. The provincial government clarified it lacks jurisdiction over coal commodities under the 2020 Mining Law, urging the central government to take swift action to address the black smoke affecting local communities within PT Arutmin Indonesia's concession area.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:21 WIB
Kota Kertabumi Karawang Proceeds with Phase 2 Housing Development, Offering Government-Borne VAT Incentive
Agung Podomoro Land's Kota Kertabumi integrated housing estate in Karawang is launching phase two development on its final available land parcel, targeting high-end buyers with compact two-storey units. The developer is leveraging the government-borne VAT (PPN DTP) incentive scheme to boost sales, positioning the project as a long-term investment opportunity in a rapidly growing corridor near the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail station.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:20 WIB
Zakat Fitrah Intentions and Payment Schedule for This Year
Indonesia's National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) has set the 2026 zakat fitrah obligation at 2.5 kg or 3.5 litres of rice per person, or the equivalent of Rp 50,000 in cash. The religious tithe, compulsory for every Muslim, must be paid during Ramadan and distributed to eligible recipients before the Eid al-Fitr prayer commences.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:20 WIB
Jakarta Governor to Crack Down on Padel Players Parking Illegally in Residential Areas
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has announced enforcement measures against padel court facilities in residential areas following complaints about illegal parking, noise, and late operating hours. The provincial government will limit operating hours to 8pm, require sound-proofing, and ban all new padel court construction in residential zones, permitting them only in commercial areas. Of the 397 padel courts currently in Jakarta, those lacking proper building permits face suspension or demolition.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:20 WIB
397 Padel Courts in Jakarta: Pramono Orders Demolition of Those Without Building Permits
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has ordered a review of all 397 padel courts in the capital, warning that those without Building Approval Permits (PBG) face activity suspension, demolition, and business licence revocation. The provincial government has also halted new padel court permits in residential zones and imposed operating hour restrictions and noise reduction requirements on existing facilities, responding to widespread public complaints about illegal parking, noise, and late-night operat
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