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Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:59 WIB
Banten Provincial Government Distributes IDR 233 Million Assistance to Religious Teachers and Quran Instructors
The Banten Provincial Government has distributed IDR 233 million in social assistance to religious teachers, mosque caretakers, Quran instructors, and Islamic educational institutions as part of its Ramadan Safari programme. The aid, distributed in collaboration with the Indonesian Mosque Council and the National Zakat Amil Agency, also included support for housing, education, and clean water infrastructure in Serang City. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen social protect
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:57 WIB
Qur'anic reading and memorisation education for visually impaired students at Raudlatul Makfufin Islamic boarding school
Raudlatul Makfufin Islamic boarding school in South Tangerang, Banten, provides specialised Qur'anic education to 28 visually impaired students through Braille-based reading and memorisation programmes. The initiative demonstrates Indonesia's commitment to enhancing religious literacy and educational accessibility for people with visual disabilities through adapted learning methods.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:56 WIB
Commission X of House of Representatives: 2026 Economic Census must be accurate, not tailored data
The Deputy Chairman of Indonesia's House Commission X has pressed the Central Bureau of Statistics to ensure the 2026 Economic Census produces accurate data through intensive regional coordination, warning against politically influenced figures. Reliable census data is crucial for properly targeting government policies and social assistance programmes, as flawed statistics result in aid reaching unqualified recipients. The census runs from May to July 2026 and is conducted decennially to assess
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:56 WIB
AI adoption must drive national productivity, says communications minister
Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, has stated that while AI adoption has reached 92 per cent, its translation into increased national productivity and economic value remains limited. The government aims to transform Indonesia from a digital market into an ASEAN AI innovation hub through initiatives including the Garuda Spark Innovation Hub and the Google for Startups Accelerator programme, which has already supported 63 domestic start-ups. These efforts unde
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:54 WIB
China adds 20 Japanese entities to export control list
China's Ministry of Commerce has added 20 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding, to an export control list, prohibiting all exports of dual-use items to these companies in pursuit of national security and non-proliferation obligations. Additionally, 20 further Japanese entities have been placed on a monitoring list due to verification concerns over their end-users and end-use of dual-use imports. This trade measure reflects escalating economic tensions between Chi
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:54 WIB
Finance Minister Heeds Parliament's Call to Postpone Indian Pick-up Truck Imports
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has agreed to postpone the import of 105,000 pick-up trucks from Indian manufacturers Mahindra and Mahindra and Tata Motors, following direction from the House of Representatives. The decision reflects President Prabowo Subianto's stated policy priority to support domestic automotive industry capacity. PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, the importing company, has consented to the postponement and will await further government instructions before distributing vehic
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:53 WIB
Commission III of House of Representatives Regrets Detention of Contract Teacher Over Part-Time Work
Commission III of Indonesia's House of Representatives has criticised the prosecution and detention of a contract teacher for corruption charges related to holding a simultaneous part-time position as a Local Village Assistant funded by state budgets. The Parliament's Commission III chief argues that prosecutors should follow the new Criminal Code's requirement to prove criminal intent and suggests the case should have been resolved administratively rather than through criminal prosecution. The
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:51 WIB
National Land Agency Partners with ANTARA to Publicise Land Programmes in Central Papua
Indonesia's National Land Agency (BPN) has established a partnership with the state news agency ANTARA to disseminate land programme information across West and Central Papua. The cooperation aims to increase public awareness of land rights, procedures, and services to prevent disputes and ensure legal certainty regarding land ownership. The initiative represents a strategic effort to strengthen public trust in land services and support regional development through credible, factual reporting.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:47 WIB
Police investigate discovery of male body in Ciliwung River
Police are investigating the discovery of an unidentified male body found floating in Jakarta's Ciliwung River in South Jakarta on Tuesday evening. Fishermen spotted the body and reported it to local authorities, who evacuated it with assistance from the Jagakarsa Fire Department. The victim's identity and the circumstances of death remain under investigation.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:39 WIB
Market Observer Warns of Market Absorption Readiness as Free Float Requirement Increases
The Indonesian Stock Exchange is implementing a new regulatory requirement increasing the minimum free float for listed companies from 7.5 per cent to 15 per cent, effective March 2026, requiring market absorption of approximately Rp187 trillion. Market observers caution that whilst the policy could enhance market liquidity and attract institutional investors, careful implementation is essential to avoid temporary price pressures and oversupply. The Financial Services Authority is introducing sp
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:38 WIB
Student Dies in Maluku; Crowd Says Police Reform Has Yielded No Results
A 14-year-old student was fatally assaulted by a Brimob (Mobile Brigade) officer in Tual, Maluku, prompting a mass protest at the Yogyakarta Regional Police Headquarters on 24 February 2026. The crowd of students and citizens expressed deep frustration with the Polri's failed institutional reforms, viewing the death not as an isolated incident but as symptomatic of systemic institutional failure. The escalating protest, which resulted in vandalism of police facilities, reflects a broader collaps
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:37 WIB
Pontianak City Government Strengthens Regional Budget Through Tax Optimisation
The Pontianak City Government is prioritising local tax optimisation to strengthen its regional budget (APBD), with revenues dedicated to infrastructure development, healthcare services, education, and public space improvements. The city is expanding tax payment facilities at sub-district level to improve collection efficiency and accessibility for taxpayers.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:30 WIB
Samarinda City Police Seize 9.8 Tonnes of Alcohol Smuggled in Sacks
Samarinda City Police have confiscated 247 sacks of Cap Tikus brand alcohol totalling 9.8 tonnes that were being illegally distributed and smuggled to the Kutai Kartanegara region. Police Chief Commissioner Hendri Umar announced the seizure on 24 February, highlighting continued law enforcement efforts against illicit spirits trafficking in East Kalimantan.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:24 WIB
Papua Exports 17.8 Tonnes of Processed Tuna to the United States
The Papua Provincial Government has successfully exported 17.8 tonnes of processed tuna to the United States, demonstrating its commitment to value-added fisheries processing and downstream sector development. The export represents a strategic expansion of Papua's commodity markets whilst increasing the economic value of its flagship fishing industry. This initiative reflects broader provincial efforts to strengthen export revenues and establish processed seafood as a competitive export product.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:24 WIB
Student Death in Maluku Triggers Siege of Yogyakarta Police Headquarters
A 14-year-old student's death following alleged mistreatment by a Mobile Brigade officer in Maluku prompted the dismissal of the officer and widespread public outrage. Hundreds of protesters descended on Yogyakarta Police Headquarters on 24 February 2026, vandalising facilities and breaching security fences in demands for justice. The incident underscores persistent concerns about police accountability and conduct within Indonesia's law enforcement system.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:20 WIB
Oversharing on Social Media Can Be Prevented with Empathy and Self-Control
Professor Rose Mini Agoes Salim from the University of Indonesia warns that oversharing on social media can be mitigated through empathy and self-control, emphasising the need to distinguish between information of public value and personal matters best kept private. She advocates for users to develop moral awareness and conscience-driven decision-making when posting online, noting that individuals often fail to recognise their own oversharing behaviour due to positive social media feedback. The
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:20 WIB
BP BUMN Inaugurates Echelon I and II Officials to Accelerate Transformation
Indonesia's State-Owned Enterprises Supervisory Board (BP BUMN) has inaugurated new senior officials to spearhead the transformation and professionalisation of state-owned enterprise management. Head of BP BUMN Dony Oskaria outlined ambitious plans to streamline more than 1,000 BUMN entities to between 200 and 300 through mergers, divestments, and restructurings—described as the largest corporate restructuring ever undertaken. The appointments and restructuring agenda reflect the government's co
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:20 WIB
South Kalimantan Police Thwart Distribution of 30 kg Methamphetamine from Fredy Pratama Network
South Kalimantan's police have dismantled a major drug trafficking operation linked to international kingpin Fredy Pratama, seizing 30 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and 15,056 ecstasy tablets transported from West Kalimantan. One suspect was arrested at a Banjarmasin hotel during the operation. The seizure underscores the persistent challenges faced by Indonesian law enforcement in combating organised drug networks.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:17 WIB
Bulog secures food stocks and prices through Eid period
Indonesia's state food logistics agency Bulog has assured the public of adequate food supplies and stable prices leading up to the Eid holiday, with inspections showing recent price decreases for staple items such as chilli. The agency confirmed sufficient government rice reserves and signalled readiness to deploy additional supplies through its food price stabilisation programme if required. Bulog emphasised that coordination between government authorities and local administrations is essential
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 20:15 WIB
West Jakarta Police Report All Personnel Clear in Drug Testing Programme
The West Jakarta Metropolitan Police conducted urine tests on 77 personnel, with all results testing negative for drug use. The police chief characterised the initiative as a preventive measure to safeguard institutional integrity and public confidence, with plans for continued periodic testing conducted without prior notice. The programme reflects the department's commitment to maintaining a clean and professional working environment.
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