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Hino establishes mudik service posts across Sumatra and Java

PT Hino Motors Sales Indonesia (HMSI) has established 18 Lebaran service posts across strategic mudik routes from 17 to 26 March 2026, operating 24 hours daily to support its commercial vehicle customers. The initiative comprises 11 dedicated Lebaran posts and 7 emergency workshops offering free vehicle checks, technical consultations, storage services, and souvenirs, reflecting HMSI's Total Support commitment to ensure uninterrupted operations during Indonesia's busy Lebaran holiday period.

Hundreds of Semarang Students Besiege Central Java Police Headquarters, Demanding Stalled Police Reform

Hundreds of students from the Greater Semarang Alliance staged a demonstration outside Central Java Police Headquarters on Thursday, 26 February 2026, criticising the stalled police (Polri) reform agenda and condemning ongoing police violence. The protest was prompted by the recent death of a junior secondary school student, Arianto Tawakal, who was killed by Brimob personnel in Tual City, Maluku, with organisers calling for accountability and comprehensive police reform.

Latest Israeli Assault in Gaza Kills 5 People

Gaza's civil defence authority reported that Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people on Friday morning, with attacks occurring in central and southern Gaza. The violence marks a fresh escalation despite an ongoing US-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with both sides accusing each other of breaching the agreement that entered its second phase last month.

BTN Sets Wealth Management Business Growth Target of 15 Per Cent by 2026, Here Is Its Strategy

PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk (BTN) has set an ambitious target for its wealth management division to grow at 15 per cent annually by end-2026, driven by product diversification and expansion beyond mortgage banking. The bank plans to expand its consumer banking offerings and financing support through its integrated digital platform Bale, incorporating new services such as credit cards, buy now pay later facilities, and motor vehicle credit. With wealth management customer numbers reachi

Corruption Commission Attributes Surge in Illegal Cigarettes to Customs Officials' Bribery Case

The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has linked a bribery case involving officials from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise to the proliferation of illegal cigarettes in Indonesia. The scheme involves fraudulent excise stamps and misuse of lower-duty excise marks on higher-duty products, causing significant state revenue losses. Seven suspects have been named, including former customs officials and tobacco company managers, with charges under anti-corruption and crimi

SIG Achieves Zero Fatal Workplace Accidents in 2025 and Strengthens Productivity Optimisation

PT Semen Indonesia (SIG) has achieved zero fatalities across all operating regions in 2025, reaffirming its commitment to workplace safety and health as a core company value. The state-owned cement producer surpassed safety targets with a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate of 0.13 against a target of 0.3, and has implemented comprehensive safety programmes including Safety Academy and Visible Safety Leadership initiatives. These achievements resulted in SIG receiving awards from the Ministry of Lab

KISI Securities Ready to Bring Up to 8 Companies to IPO with Highest Assets of Rp3 Trillion

PT Korea Investment and Sekuritas Indonesia (KISI) announced it has 7 to 8 companies in its Initial Public Offering (IPO) pipeline, with the largest assets valued between Rp2 to Rp3 trillion. The pipeline comprises firms from the banking, tourism, mining and infrastructure sectors, all classified as large-scale enterprises under OJK regulations. As of 20 February 2026, the Indonesia Stock Exchange reported eight companies in the IPO queue, with no IPOs completed year-to-date, leaving Indonesia's

UMKM Minister: Only 19.4 per cent of bank credit disbursed to SMEs

Indonesia's Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) Maman Abdurrahman revealed that bank credit disbursed to the UMKM sector outside the People's Business Credit (KUR) programme in 2025 has only reached 19.4 per cent of total national credit allocation—significantly short of the 25 per cent target set in the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN). The Minister emphasised that credit evaluation outside KUR will be a priority, whilst civil society leaders called for faster di

No BPJS Health Insurance Premium Increase This Year, Says Coordinating Minister Muhaimin

Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar announced that BPJS Kesehatan (Indonesia's national health insurance) will not increase its contribution rates in 2024. Although the Health Ministry has been studying a rate adjustment to prevent the scheme from operating at a loss and improve service quality, government has decided to defer the increase given current economic conditions. The measure would only affect middle and upper-class citizens, as lower-income househol

Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Strikes Keerom District, Papua

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 struck Keerom District in Papua on Saturday, 28 February 2026 at 00:31 Western Indonesia Time. The epicentre was located 54 kilometres north-west of Keerom at a depth of 46 kilometres, with coordinates at 3.30° south latitude and 140.27° east longitude. No damage reports have been received as of the time of reporting.

Foreign Ministry Reveals Four National Limitations for TNI in ISF Gaza Mission

Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed that the country has established four national caveats that must be adhered to by Indonesian National Military (TNI) personnel participating in the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza. According to Caka Alverdi Awal, Director of International Peace and Security at the Foreign Ministry, these limitations serve as conditions for Indonesia's participation in the mission and provide strict guidelines for TNI involvement in Gaza operations.

Firecracker Throwing Case Against Bus Driver Resolved Through Restorative Justice

The Tangerang City Metro Police have resolved a case involving three young men throwing firecrackers at a public minibus (B 02) driver through restorative justice rather than criminal prosecution. The incident, which went viral on Instagram in early February, was mediated at the police station where the perpetrators and their families apologised directly to the two victims, and both parties agreed to settle the matter peacefully.

Communications Minister: Government Regulation on Child Protection in Digital Systems to Take Effect from March 2026

Indonesia's Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid announced that Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 on Child Protection in Electronic Systems Management (PP Tunas) will take effect in March 2026, following finalisation of implementing regulations. The minister emphasised that digital platform providers must prepare to comply with the regulation and rejected concerns from industry stakeholders that child protection measures would hinder digital innovation and economic growth, citi

Prabowo Expands Strategic Education Programmes Through Sekolah Rakyat

President Prabowo Subianto is expanding strategic education initiatives by introducing Sekolah Rakyat (People's Schools) as an addition to existing programmes such as the Kartu Indonesia Pintar card scheme. The Sekolah Rakyat initiative targets children unable to access formal education, providing free schooling alongside accommodation, nutrition, and healthcare support, having reached 16,000–22,000 students across 166 schools in the past year with plans to establish 100 additional schools this

Salary Cut to Rp223,000 per Month, Moving Response from Casual Teacher Continues to Teach

Agusthinus Nitbani, a casual teacher in East Nusa Tenggara who has served for 24 years at Batu Esa Primary School, has become a viral social media figure after his salary was slashed to Rp223,000 per month in July 2025 due to budget efficiency measures. Despite earning an inadequate wage that barely supports his family of four and having to supplement his income through farming and informal transport arrangements, Nitbani remains committed to his teaching position. His perseverance in the face o

Sayu Bella Returns to Podium at MTB Asia with Gold in India

Indonesian mountain biker Sayu Bella Sukma Dewi claimed gold at the Asian Mountain Bike Series UCC India-1 event in the women's Cross Country Olympic (XCO) Elite category on 26–28 February 2026, cementing her position as one of Asia's top cyclists. The Indonesian Cycling Federation reported that Indonesia's team collected one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals in total, demonstrating the nation's continued competitive strength at the Asian level.

Fajar/Fikri and Ben/Sean Praise Each Other Ahead of All England 2026

Indonesian men's doubles pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Rikri received praise from hosts Ben Lane and Sean Vendy following two days of joint training at the National Badminton Centre in Milton Keynes, as both pairs prepare for the All England Super 1000 tournament in Birmingham in early March. Ben and Sean highlighted the Indonesian duo's recent success and world ranking, whilst both pairs expressed enthusiasm about the value of training against different opponents in preparation for up

From Market Diagnosis to Exports, New Strategy to Revive SMEs

Indonesia's Minister for SMEs has identified the root cause of stagnant SME growth not as financing constraints but as an unhealthy domestic market flooded with cheap imported goods, including illegal shipments. The government is implementing concrete strategies including maintaining price stability and opening export market access, whilst highlighting issues such as under-invoicing that allow unrecorded goods to flood domestic markets. Regional governments are taking grassroots action through i

Banten Police Uncover Alleged Human Trafficking with Online Sex Work Modus in Serang

Banten Police have arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged human trafficking operation recruiting women for online sex work through the MiChat application in Serang Regency. The perpetrators promised victims monthly salaries of between Rp9 million and Rp10 million, whilst three women have been identified as victims. Police are conducting further investigations to determine the extent of the criminal network and identify additional victims.

Skeletal Remains of Man Found in Forest at Bukit Keciri, Pasuruan

The skeletal remains of a 38-year-old farmer named Kushadi were discovered in a forest at Bukit Keciri in Pasuruan's Tutur District on 26 February 2026. The victim, who had left to seek work in the Ranupane area of Lumajang, is believed to have died from exhaustion after becoming lost whilst walking. The victim's family has declined an autopsy and requested permission to perform Islamic rites and burial immediately.

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