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Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:31 WIB
Mark the Schedule: Mitsubishi Indonesia Launches First Hybrid Vehicle
Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI) will launch its first hybrid vehicle in the second quarter of 2026, with local production beginning in the first half of 2026. The vehicle will be assembled domestically at Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI) facilities, positioning the manufacturer to benefit from improved pricing structures, distribution efficiency, and compliance with domestic component requirements (TKDN). This move reflects Mitsubishi's strategic pivot towards
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:30 WIB
Facts on Arrest of Koh Erwin, Drug Trafficker in Former Bima Police Chief Case
Indonesian police have arrested Koh Erwin, a suspected drug trafficker allegedly involved in bribing former Bima Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, after evading authorities since mid-February. Erwin was apprehended on an illegal vessel near Malaysian waters whilst attempting to escape, with authorities also arresting his treasurer Ais Setiawati and two accomplices who facilitated his flight. The case highlights the connection between drug trafficking networks and corruption within law enfor
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:30 WIB
New Toll Road Opens for Free, Palembang-Banyuasin Holiday Travel Significantly Shortened
PT Hutama Karya announced operational readiness to functionally open the Palembang-Betung Toll Road ahead of the 2026 Lebaran holiday period, with construction progress reaching 79.4%. The company will temporarily operate approximately 53.2 kilometres of the toll road free of charge to ease traffic congestion and reduce travel time from 3-4 hours to just 1 hour between Palembang and Banyuasin. The functional opening will include temporary toll gates, rest stations, and comprehensive traffic mana
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:23 WIB
Minister Trenggono distributes food stabilisation rice to fishermen in East Lombok
Indonesia's Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono distributed subsidised rice under the Government's Food Supply and Price Stabilisation (SPHP) programme to fishermen in Ekas Buana village, East Lombok, during a visit to monitor progress on the Red and White Fishermen Village (KNMP) development project. The distribution of 5-kilogram rice packages, coupled with additional cash assistance for meal provisions, was well-received by hundreds of local fishermen during the Rama
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:22 WIB
DKI Yesterday: Two Entrances to Cawang City Park Closed to Prevent Youth Clashes
The East Jakarta City Government permanently closed two access points to Cawang City Park due to suspected illegal activities, whilst coordinating with police, military, religious leaders, and community figures to prevent youth clashes during Ramadhan. The article also highlights other recent Jakarta initiatives including free public transport during Eid 2026, social assistance distribution, and a Ramadhan festival at Jakarta International Stadium.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:22 WIB
Motor Vehicle Tax Collection Deemed Unfair
Motor vehicle tax (PKB) collection in Central Java is criticised as unfair because it disproportionately targets compliant taxpayers whilst those who default are often overlooked, with 4.7 million vehicles in arrears out of 16 million registered, costing the region Rp 2.1 trillion in lost revenue. Policy observers argue that local authorities must pursue delinquent taxpayers equitably, simplify bureaucratic procedures that deter compliance, and engage with the public to understand why citizens a
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:17 WIB
Criminal Incidents Yesterday: Lawyer Stabbed in Tangerang Selatan and DJ Deportation
Several criminal incidents occurred in Jakarta on Friday, 27 February, including the pursuit of two suspects in the stabbing of a lawyer in Tangerang Selatan and the deportation of foreign national DJ and dancer for visa violations. The incidents also included trauma counselling provided to the family of a murder victim by North Jakarta Metro Police.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:16 WIB
Cabinet Secretary Teddy's Statement on Free Nutritious Meal Programme and Education Budget
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya has affirmed that President Prabowo Subianto's administration's Free Nutritious Meal Programme (MBG) does not undermine education programmes or budgets, countering public concerns about potential resource reallocation. The government has maintained existing education initiatives such as Smart Indonesia Card and Program Indonesia Pintar, whilst expanding provision through 166 Sekolah Rakyat (People's Schools) units and renovating 16,000 damaged schools with Rp
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:12 WIB
Huawei to Launch WATCH Ultimate 2 in Indonesia, Luxury Smartwatch for Extreme Exploration
Huawei is launching its premium WATCH Ultimate 2 smartwatch in Indonesia on 5 March 2026, featuring unprecedented diving capabilities up to 150 metres depth and advanced health monitoring technology. The device is constructed with zirconium-based liquid metal for extreme durability and sapphire glass display with 3,500 nits brightness, positioning it as a luxury wearable for adventurers. Early buyers will receive promotional gifts valued up to Rp2.7 million through various authorised retailers.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:11 WIB
Samsat Mobile Services Available at Eight Locations Across Detabek Region
The Jakarta Metro Police Department (Polda Metro Jaya) is providing mobile One-Stop Administrative Centre (Samsat) services across eight locations in Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Detabek) to facilitate vehicle tax payments. Citizens must bring valid identity cards, vehicle ownership documents, and registration certificates, and cannot have outstanding vehicle tax arrears exceeding one year. Mobile Samsat services are limited to annual vehicle tax payments only, with STNK renewal and vehicle num
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:11 WIB
Gerakan Rakyat Falls Short of February Target for Official Political Party Recognition
Gerakan Rakyat, a civil society organisation supporting Anies Baswedan, has missed its February deadline to gain official government recognition as a political party. The group, which declared its transition to a political party in January 2026, has struggled to establish the complete organisational structure required by law, including branches in all 38 provinces and at least 50 per cent of Indonesia's 7,000 sub-districts.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:11 WIB
Six camera traps deployed after tiger sighting in West Sumatra
The West Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency has deployed six camera traps in Palupuh Subdistrict following reports of a Sumatran tiger sighting on plantation land, prompting concerns about human-wildlife conflict in the region. Authorities have coordinated with local agencies and urged residents to avoid the area and secure livestock, whilst the critically endangered Sumatran tiger population—numbering fewer than 300 to 500 individuals—continues to face threats from deforestation, poa
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:08 WIB
Official Link and How to Register for Free Ministry of Transport Homecoming 2026, Opens 1-15 March
The Indonesian Ministry of Transport (Kemenhub) is opening free homecoming (mudik) travel registration from 1-15 March 2026 through its online portal at https://nusantara.kemenhub.go.id, with registration opening daily at 08:00 WIB and closing once daily quotas are filled. Participants must complete re-registration and validation within three days or their data will be forfeited and their identification number blocked from future registration. Motorcycle registration occurs simultaneously with p
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:05 WIB
Residents Forced to Carry Corpse 2 km Because Ambulance Cannot Pass Through Road in Bima
Residents in Baku Hamlet, Sumi Village, Lambu District, Bima Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, were forced to carry a deceased person on foot for 2 kilometres because poor road conditions prevented ambulances from passing through. The badly deteriorated road becomes impassable mud during the rainy season, affecting not only emergency services but also hampering daily economic activity and mobility. Local residents have called on the Bima Regency Government to urgently repair the road infrastructure.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:04 WIB
Woman Who Repeatedly Refused to Pay for Food Finally Arrested and Apologises
A woman who had gone viral multiple times for refusing to pay for food and ride-hailing services was arrested at a fast-food restaurant in central Jakarta on 26 February 2026. The arrest, conducted by the Jakarta Central Social Service Task Force with assistance from the Civil Police Unit, resulted in a widely-shared video showing the woman apologising profusely to officers. The incident highlights ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour in the capital's dining establishments.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:04 WIB
Mobile Driving Licence Services Available at Five Locations in Jakarta
The Jakarta Metro Police Directorate of Traffic has deployed mobile driving licence (SIM Keliling) service kiosks at five locations across Jakarta on Saturday to assist residents in renewing their legal driving documentation. The service, operating from 08:00 to 11:00, covers specific licence categories (SIM A and SIM C) with renewal fees of IDR 80,000 and IDR 75,000 respectively, whilst SIM B renewals must be handled at designated administration centres.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:02 WIB
Critically endangered Sumatran elephant calf found dead in Riau
A critically endangered Sumatran elephant calf was discovered dead at Tesso Nilo National Park in Riau, with preliminary examinations suggesting death from a leg infection caused by a snare wound. The incident highlights ongoing threats to Sumatran elephants from habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching, with the species' population estimated at only 2,400–2,800 individuals across Sumatra. Indonesian authorities, including Riau Police, are conducting a full necropsy and investigation,
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:01 WIB
Ministry of Communication and Digital Restricts Login Features on Indonesian Wikipedia, Here's Why
Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has restricted access to login features on Wikimedia services since 25 February 2026 because Wikimedia Foundation has not registered as a Private Scope Electronic System Operator (PSE) as required by law. The restriction applies only to the authentication subdomain, meaning Indonesian users cannot log in or create new accounts, though they can still read all Wikipedia articles and content. Komdigi states that normalisation of access wil
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:00 WIB
BRI Records Highest Housing Credit Programme Realisation, Surpassing IDR 3.42 Trillion
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has achieved the highest national disbursement rate for the Housing Credit Programme (Kredit Program Perumahan/KPP), reaching IDR 3.42 trillion between January and February 2026, equivalent to over half of the national total of IDR 6.10 trillion. The programme, which provides 5 per cent interest subsidies to housing sector entrepreneurs and SMEs with financing caps up to IDR 5 billion, demonstrates effective government-banking collaboration in expanding access to h
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 08:00 WIB
Chinese Emperor Admired Prophet Muhammad, Called Him the Most Noble Person in the World
Chinese Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, founder of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1398), openly praised Islam and Prophet Muhammad as a revered figure bringing mercy to all creation. His reign is considered the golden age of Islam in China, marked by significant expansion of the Muslim population through systematic proselytising, state-supported mosque construction, and the recruitment of Muslims into imperial administration, military, and diplomatic positions. The emperor's admiration was symbolised in a 100-wo
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