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Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:08 WIB
Popoy Ritual Results Greeted with Joy as Gorontalo Prepares for Cap Go Meh
Chinese-Indonesian residents in Gorontalo celebrated the conclusion of Chinese New Year 2557 Kongzili prayers with the Popoy divination ritual, which confirmed that the traditional Cap Go Meh procession may proceed. The joyous result, announced at the Tulus Harapan Kita Temple, signals the community's readiness to stage the annual parade through the city.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:06 WIB
Government Evaluates Airport Security in Papua Following Aircraft Shooting
The Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs is conducting a comprehensive review of airport security systems across Papua after the shooting of a Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft. The government has temporarily closed several airports in the region to strengthen security measures by the military and police, whilst vowing to pursue armed groups threatening public safety to the fullest extent of the law.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:06 WIB
ITB: Flash Floods in Sumatra Exceeded National Mitigation Standards
Research by the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) has concluded that the flash floods striking Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra in November 2025 were triggered by extreme weather from Tropical Cyclone Senyar, producing rainfall with a return period of 700 to 1,000 years — far exceeding the national flood mitigation standard designed for 50-year events. The study found that land cover changes played a quantitatively small role compared to the extreme precipitation, and emphasised the need
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 03:39 WIB
Pramono Anung Banks on Enforcement to Curb Illegal Parking
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has pledged firm enforcement action against illegal parking, instructing the Civil Service Police Unit and municipal ground staff to conduct operations across the capital. He stressed that crackdowns must be paired with broader job creation to address the root causes of informal street activities, citing public-private partnerships for urban spaces as a model for expanding economic opportunities.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 02:57 WIB
Ministry of Religious Affairs: Zakat Distribution Not Intended for Free Meals Programme
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has firmly denied that zakat funds are being directed towards the government's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, affirming that zakat must be distributed exclusively to the eight categories of recipients (ashnaf) prescribed by Islamic law. The clarification underscores the regulatory framework under Law No. 23 of 2011, which mandates that zakat be managed professionally through officially sanctioned bodies such as Baznas and accredited Zakat Managem
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 02:27 WIB
One Year in Office, Pramono Concedes Congestion and Flooding Remain Unresolved
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has marked his first anniversary in office by acknowledging that the capital's core problems — traffic congestion, flooding, and air pollution — persist despite a year of policy efforts. His administration is pressing ahead with large-scale river normalisation on the Ciliwung, Cakung Lama, and Krukut rivers, aiming to gradually reduce these chronic urban challenges through 2026.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 02:21 WIB
Prabowo: Advance Troops to Depart for Gaza in One to Two Months
President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia will deploy advance troops to the Gaza Strip within one to two months as part of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF), with up to 8,000 TNI soldiers being prepared for the mission. Indonesia has accepted a United States offer to serve as Deputy Commander of the ISF, which plans to station brigades across five sectors in Gaza, beginning with Rafah.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 01:08 WIB
Joint team removes 286 cubic metres of rubbish from beneath Sungai Bambu toll road
A joint operation involving some 500 personnel from police, local government, and community groups cleared 286 cubic metres of waste from a temporary disposal site beneath the Ir Wiyoto Wiyono toll road in North Jakarta. The North Jakarta mayor framed the clean-up as part of President Prabowo Subianto's national drive for cleaner public spaces, whilst local environmental officials called for sustained community participation to prevent future accumulation.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 01:08 WIB
First Cry at Sea: Baby Born on Hospital Ship Serving East Kalimantan's Coastal Communities
A baby girl was successfully delivered via Caesarean section aboard the doctorSHARE humanitarian organisation's floating hospital, the KR dr. Lie Dharmawan Bayan Peduli, during a medical mission in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan. The historic birth on 19 February 2026 highlights the persistent lack of comprehensive healthcare access for Indonesia's coastal populations, even in areas relatively close to urban centres.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 01:06 WIB
Grilled with 35 Questions Until Midnight, Richard Lee Not Detained Despite Suspect Status — Police Explain Why
Jakarta Metropolitan Police opted not to detain Dr Richard Lee despite his formal designation as a suspect in a consumer protection and health law violation case, instead imposing a reporting obligation. The decision, citing Article 100(5) of the new Criminal Procedure Code (Law No. 20/2025), reflects the police's stated commitment to proportional and accountable law enforcement as investigators prepare to transfer the case file to prosecutors.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 01:06 WIB
Lampung's Oil Resource Potential Reaches 830 Million Barrels
Geological surveys estimate Lampung Province holds around 830 million barrels of oil resources, with the broader South Sumatra Area 1 working zone potentially containing 1.4 billion barrels of oil in place. PT Pertamina EP plans to commence 2D seismic surveys in June 2026, with exploration drilling targeted for 2028 and initial production potentially beginning by 2032, underscoring the government's push to boost national oil output through accelerated upstream development.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 01:06 WIB
Indonesian Army Builds Bridge in Ketol Subdistrict
The Indonesian Army is constructing a suspension bridge to connect four isolated villages in Ketol subdistrict, Central Aceh, with completion targeted for early March. The bridge is needed after an emergency crossing built earlier was threatened by rising river levels following heavy rainfall, which has also hampered aid deliveries to disaster-affected communities.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 01:05 WIB
China's Spring Festival Cultural and Tourism Campaign
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched a month-long cultural and tourism campaign ahead of the Spring Festival, featuring approximately 30,000 events across the country. The campaign focuses on traditional New Year customs, performances, and exhibitions, with activities held in cities spanning Guangdong, Henan, Hubei, and Hebei provinces.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 01:03 WIB
Pramono says Semanggi Park revitalisation will not use regional budget
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has announced that the revitalisation of the six-hectare Semanggi Park in Central Jakarta will be funded entirely through creative financing based on naming rights, rather than drawing on the regional budget (APBD). The project, carried out in collaboration with PT Media Indra Buana, aims to transform the currently fragmented and passive green space into an integrated, inclusive public area featuring pedestrian paths, sports facilities, communal spaces, and
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 01:00 WIB
Australian study links childhood BMI genetics with adult diabetes and heart disease risk
Researchers at the University of Queensland, using long-term data from the University of Bristol's "Children of the 90s" study, have found that genetic factors influencing body mass index around age 10 and overall growth rates from ages one to 18 are more strongly associated with later-life risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals that genetics account for roughly a quarter of the variation in children's weight changes, unders
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 01:00 WIB
Bobato Akhirat Drums Herald Friday Prayers at Ternate Sultanate Mosque
A Bobato Akhirat, a traditional mosque official of the Ternate Sultanate, performed the ceremonial beating of the bedug drum ahead of the first Friday prayers of Ramadhan 1447 H at the Ternate Sultanate Mosque in North Maluku. The ritual underscores the enduring role of sultanate traditions in Islamic worship practices in eastern Indonesia.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 00:59 WIB
IPC Terminal Petikemas Ready to Handle Ramadan Logistics Surge
IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK), a subsidiary of state-owned port operator Pelindo, is bolstering operational capacity at Tanjung Priok and five other terminals ahead of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah by adding two rubber-tyred gantry cranes and optimising work schedules to handle the anticipated surge in basic necessities and consumer goods. The company reported container throughput of 299,891 TEUs in January 2026, a 6.82 per cent year-on-year increase, underscoring the importance of infrastructure read
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 00:58 WIB
Iran Ready to Respond Firmly to Any Military Aggression: US Must Bear Full Responsibility
Iran has warned it will respond "firmly and proportionally" to any US military aggression, following reports that American forces in the Middle East are on standby for a potential strike on Tehran. In a letter to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council, Iran's permanent representative invoked Article 51 of the UN Charter on self-defence, urged immediate UN action, and stressed that all enemy military assets in the region would become legitimate targets in the event of an attack.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 00:54 WIB
Prabowo and Trump Sign Trade Agreement Following Board of Peace Summit
Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump signed a landmark trade agreement in Washington D.C. on 19 February 2026, granting zero-tariff access for 1,819 Indonesian agricultural and industrial products to the US market while reducing reciprocal tariffs from 32 to 19 per cent. The deal, titled "Toward a New Golden Age for the US-Indonesia Alliance," follows months of negotiations since Trump imposed broad import tariffs in April 2025 and establishes a joint Council of Trade and Investment to m
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 00:51 WIB
GAIKINDO: Domestic Industry Capable of Meeting Commercial Vehicle Demand
Indonesia's automotive industry association GAIKINDO has asserted that domestic manufacturers have sufficient capacity to meet the country's commercial vehicle needs, pushing back against government plans to import commercial vehicles from India. With national production capacity of over 400,000 pick-up and light commercial vehicles per year and an ecosystem employing 1.5 million workers, the association urged the government to give local industry the opportunity to fulfil demand rather than ris
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