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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, 15:49 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.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:47 WIB
Indonesia and US Agree on Rp116 Trillion in Trade Deals, Including Soybean and Wheat Imports
Indonesian and American firms signed trade and investment deals worth over US$7 billion (Rp116 trillion) on the eve of President Prabowo Subianto's meeting with President Donald Trump to finalise a broader reciprocal trade agreement. The deals include major agricultural commodity purchases — 1 million metric tonnes of soybeans, 1.6 million tonnes of maize, 93,000 tonnes of cotton, and up to 5 million tonnes of wheat by 2030 — alongside semiconductor joint ventures and a Freeport-McMoRan mining p
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:46 WIB
More Than 20 Countries to Attend Inaugural Peace Board Session
Over 20 countries are expected to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump announced the board's formation in January, inviting around 50 nations to join an organisation aimed at supporting Gaza's reconstruction and the path to peace.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:43 WIB
How Is the Military Involved in Building Merah Putih Cooperatives?
Indonesia's military has been actively involved in the construction of village-level Merah Putih cooperatives, with Military District Commands pressuring village heads to provide land and signing cooperation agreements with local leaders. A Tempo magazine investigation reveals cases in Bantul, Yogyakarta and Bangkalan, Madura where military personnel have demanded new buildings meeting specific government specifications, overriding existing village infrastructure and drawing formal protests from
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:43 WIB
US Military on Standby to Strike Iran from Saturday
CBS News reports that US forces have been placed on standby for a possible strike against Iran starting Saturday, though President Trump has not yet decided whether to proceed. The development comes amid ongoing nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with Trump warning of consequences "far worse" than previous strikes should diplomacy fail.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:37 WIB
Environment Minister: Indonesia Currently Facing Triple Planetary Crisis
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has declared that Indonesia is in the grip of a triple planetary crisis encompassing climate change, pollution, and waste. Speaking at a river clean-up event in Bogor, he cited UNFCCC data showing 2024 was the hottest year on record and warned that no Indonesian river is free from waste contamination, whilst the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) reinforced the message by reiterating its fatwa declaring indiscriminate waste dumping as religiously forbidden.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:35 WIB
Flooding on Janger Toll Road at KM 4 Causes Heavy Traffic Towards Tomang
Flooding on the Jakarta-Tangerang (Janger) toll road at KM 4 near Kedoya caused significant traffic congestion towards Tomang, with Jasa Marga warning motorists of standing water on the right lane. Heavy traffic volume also affected multiple sections of the Jagorawi and Jakarta-Cikampek toll roads, compounding congestion across Greater Jakarta's major arterial routes.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:33 WIB
Two Motorcycle Thieves Apprehended by Residents in North Jakarta
Two suspects were caught red-handed by local residents while attempting to steal a motorcycle in the Kelapa Gading area of North Jakarta. The pair have been charged under Article 477 of the new Criminal Code (Law No. 1 of 2023) for aggravated theft, which carries a maximum sentence of nine years' imprisonment.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:32 WIB
House Commission V Pushes for Public Transport Audit to Prevent Repeat of Krapyak Bus Disaster
Following the fatal Krapyak toll exit bus crash in Semarang that killed 16 people, House of Representatives Commission V Deputy Chairman Syaiful Huda has called on the Ministry of Transport to conduct comprehensive audits of all public transport fleets, particularly ahead of the Idul Fitri homecoming season. Police have named the bus company's director, the driver — who was found to be using a forged licence — and two counterfeit licence producers as suspects, revealing systemic failures in safe
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:30 WIB
Tanker Truck Carrying Thinner Catches Fire on Cipali Motorway
A tanker truck carrying 32,000 litres of thinner was completely destroyed by fire on the Cipali toll road near Cirebon, forcing traffic diversions for over three hours. Authorities believe the blaze was caused by sparks from a seized rear wheel bearing, which ignited the tyres before spreading to the tank.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:27 WIB
Tangerang Regency Cuts Civil Servant Working Hours for Ramadan, WFA Policy Yet to Be Finalised
Tangerang Regency in Banten has issued a circular reducing civil servant working hours during Ramadan 2026 to 08:00–15:00 WIB, yielding approximately 32.5 effective hours per week. However, the local government has yet to implement a Work from Anywhere (WFA) scheme for the Eid al-Fitr exodus period, stating it is still awaiting directives from the central government and the Tangerang Regent.
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