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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
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, 12:31 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, 12:24 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, 12:20 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
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:18 WIB
BRIN to Intervene in Low-Competitiveness Regions Through Regional Innovation Houses
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is preparing to launch Regional Innovation Houses (RID) to assist areas with low Regional Competitiveness Index scores. The initiative, supported by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, aims to build innovation ecosystems at the local level as part of the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, with several regional leaders already expressing readiness to establish RID centres this year.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:15 WIB
BPTD and Southeast Sulawesi Police Traffic Directorate Inspect Roadworthiness of Lebaran Homecoming Buses
Authorities in Southeast Sulawesi conducted joint roadworthiness inspections of inter-provincial buses ahead of the Lebaran homecoming season at Puuwatu Terminal in Kendari. The checks, involving the regional police traffic directorate, land transport authority, Jasa Raharja, and the local transport agency, aimed to ensure vehicles are fit to carry passengers during the peak travel period.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:15 WIB
Indonesian MP Backs RI Troops for Gaza ISF, Hopes Mandate Does Not Shift to Military Operations
A Golkar Party member of the House of Representatives' Commission I has voiced support for Indonesia's deployment of troops to the International Stabilisation Force in Gaza, whilst stressing the mandate must remain focused on civilian protection and humanitarian efforts rather than military operations. Indonesia plans to contribute up to 8,000 TNI personnel to the approximately 20,000-strong combined force, with Foreign Minister Sugiono confirming the mission's humanitarian objectives.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:14 WIB
Mataram City Government Urges Residents to Remain Alert for Extreme Weather Over Three Days
The Mataram city government in West Nusa Tenggara has issued a warning urging residents to stay vigilant against hydrometeorological disasters, following a BMKG early warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds from 24 to 26 February 2026. Authorities have placed disaster response personnel on emergency standby, with command posts activated across all 50 urban villages, as peak rainfall and severe weather conditions are expected to persist until the end of March 2026.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:10 WIB
Jakarta's Baznas Reminds Public That Removing Tattoos Is Harder Than Getting Them
The National Zakat Agency (Baznas) of DKI Jakarta has launched its fourth annual free tattoo removal programme during Ramadan, targeting 1,000 participants across multiple locations in the capital. The initiative, which has already helped more than 2,000 people remove tattoos in previous years, is open to Jakarta ID holders residing in the Greater Jakarta area, with registration running from 23 February to 4 March 2026.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:09 WIB
NU's Banser Form Guard of Honour at Gus Yaqut's First Pretrial Hearing in South Jakarta
Nahdlatul Ulama's paramilitary wing Banser lined up outside South Jakarta District Court to escort former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas during his first pretrial hearing challenging his suspect status in a 2024 hajj quota corruption case. The hearing was adjourned until 3 March after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) requested a postponement, marking the second time the anti-graft body has failed to appear.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:08 WIB
KPK Requests Postponement of Yaqut's Pretrial Hearing Due to Four Other Concurrent Trials
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has requested a postponement of the pretrial hearing for former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, citing its legal team's simultaneous involvement in four other court proceedings. The South Jakarta District Court granted the delay, rescheduling the hearing to 3 March 2026, as Yaqut challenges his designation as a suspect in a hajj quota corruption case with estimated state losses exceeding Rp1 trillion.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:07 WIB
Ramadan Outreach: Nasdem Distributes 1,000 Food Packages to Terban Village Residents in Kudus
The Nasdem Party's central executive board conducted a Ramadan social outreach programme in Terban Village, Kudus, Central Java, distributing 1,000 staple food packages to residents. Senior party figures including Deputy House Speaker Saan Mustopa and Deputy MPR Chairwoman Lestari Moerdijat attended the event, which also highlighted the party's role in advocating for the preservation of the Patiayam archaeological site in the area.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:07 WIB
Pramono: Building New Padel Courts in Jakarta Now Requires Dispora Approval
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has announced that all new padel court construction in the capital must obtain prior technical approval from the Youth and Sports Agency (Dispora), following widespread resident complaints about noise and disruption. The policy, which also bans new padel courts in residential zones and restricts operating hours for existing ones, affects 397 courts currently operating across Jakarta, many of which may lack proper building permits.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:06 WIB
BYD's Denza B8 SUV Achieves Five Stars in ANCAP Crash Test
BYD's large SUV, the Denza B8, has received a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), scoring highest in Child Occupant Protection at 95 per cent. Despite strong overall results, the vehicle lost points for lacking seatbelt pretensioners on third-row seats and its Lane Departure Warning system failed ANCAP testing.
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