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South Jakarta Immigration Arrests Foreign DJ and Dancer for Residence Permit Violations

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The South Jakarta Immigration Office, through a joint operation by the Foreign Nationals Surveillance Team (Tim Pora) together with the Pomdam Jaya military police, has arrested a disc jockey (DJ) and a dancer, both foreign nationals, who are strongly suspected of misusing their...

House Commission I Hopes Prabowo Will Affirm Support for Palestine at Inaugural BoP Meeting

President Prabowo Subianto has flown to the United States, with one purpose being to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump. Deputy Chairman of House Commission I, Sukamta, has expressed his hope that Prabowo will affirm support for Palestine at...

Chinese New Year: Driving Licence and Vehicle Registration Services Suspended

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Traffic Directorate has suspended driving licence (SIM) and vehicle registration certificate (STNK) services today due to the national holiday for the celebration of Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili. Services will resume on Wednesday (18/2).

Commotion as Long Wall Collapses onto SMPN 182 School Grounds in South Jakarta

A wall at SMPN 182 Kalibata collapsed, causing alarm among residents of Pancoran, South Jakarta. No casualties were reported in the incident. As compiled on Tuesday (17/2/2026), police have launched an investigation into the wall collapse, examining possible negligence.

DKI Jakarta Roundup: Transjakarta Bus Smoke Incident to Residents Lacking Physical Activity

Jakarta (ANTARA) - A number of news stories from DKI Jakarta on Monday (16/2), ranging from a Transjakarta bus emitting smoke to residents lacking physical activity. Here are the notable Jakarta stories worth revisiting. **1.

Crime Round-up: Brawl Attempt and Collapsed Wall at SMPN 182

Jakarta (ANTARA) - A number of security-related incidents marked events in Jakarta on Monday (16/2), ranging from an attempted brawl to a collapsed wall beside SMPN 182 Jakarta. Here is a fuller summary of the stories that remain of interest. **1.

All Subdistricts in Tapteng Submerged by Flooding After Heavy Rain, Bridge Severed

Central Tapanuli (Tapteng) Regent Masinton Pasaribu has reported that flooding has struck all subdistricts in Tapteng following heavy rainfall. In addition, road access and a bridge have been severed. "Flooding in all subdistricts — the rain was widespread," said Masinton, as quoted by detikSumut...

AHY Celebrates First Lunar New Year in Batam

Batam (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development (IPK) Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) celebrated Lunar New Year 2577 in the Nagoya area of Batam, Riau. "Yes, this is very special. It is the first time I have joined in celebrating Lunar New Year in Batam.

AHY: Chinese-Indonesian Community Plays Significant Role in National Development

Batam (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said the Chinese-Indonesian community plays a significant role in national development. "The Chinese-Indonesian community has a significant role and contribution to national...

Home Affairs Secretary General Urges Village Governments to Focus on Communities

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs Tomsi Tohir has underscored the importance of village governments maintaining a work orientation focused on the interests of their communities.

Lhok Pungki Residents Await Completion of Temporary Shelters During Ramadan

North Aceh, Aceh (ANTARA) - Residents of Lhok Pungki hamlet, located in Gunci Village, Sawang District, North Aceh Regency, Aceh, are awaiting the completion of temporary shelters (huntara) scheduled to be finished during the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah/2026.

Chinese New Year 2026 Holiday: Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road Traffic Surges Sharply

Karawang (ANTARA) - PT Jasamarga Transjawa Tol (JTT) has recorded a significant increase in traffic flow along the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road during the extended Chinese New Year holiday period. Throughout Monday from midday to evening, traffic along the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road was considerably...

DKI Legislator Says Lunar New Year Teaches Harmony

Jakarta (ANTARA) - DKI Jakarta Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) member Hardiyanto Kenneth stated that the spirit of Lunar New Year teaches the importance of harmony amidst diversity of ethnicity, religion, race and culture, and that Jakarta proves differences are not barriers but strengths.

Bima Arya pushes for Nusa Penida to become integrated Green Island

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto has urged the Klungkung Regency Government to refine the "Green Island" concept as the development direction for Nusa Penida. Bima considers Nusa Penida to possess strong appeal as a sustainable tourism destination.

Minister of Basic Education: Free Nutritious Meals Programme is an Investment in Indonesia's Future

Medan (ANTARA) - Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen) Abdul Mu'ti has stated that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme is an investment in Indonesia's future. "The strong generation of Golden Indonesia 2045 are those currently still studying in kindergarten, primary school,...

Bekasi Police Arrest Five Suspects in Case of University Student Found Dead in Apartment

Bekasi Regency (ANTARA) - The Bekasi Metropolitan Police (Polres) have arrested five individuals suspected of involvement in the case of a university student found dead in an apartment in the North Cikarang sub-district, following the conclusion of the criminal investigation.

Cabean River Embankment in Demak Collapses, Flooding Hundreds of Homes

Demak (ANTARA) - The Cabean River B1 embankment located in Guntur District, Demak Regency, Central Java, collapsed after being unable to contain the dramatically increased water volume following heavy rainfall in upstream areas.

Golkar Confirms Party Chairman to Run as Legislative Candidate for 2029

Golkar Party Secretary General Muhammad Sarmuji has stated that Golkar Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia has long expressed his desire to stand as a candidate for the House of Representatives (DPR RI) in the 2029 general election. "It's not sudden.

President Prabowo Departs for United States to Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement

President Prabowo Subianto and his entourage departed for the United States from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Monday (16/2/2026). According to a statement from the Presidential Secretariat, Prabowo was accompanied on the visit by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil...

PDIP's Reasons for Questioning Plan to Deploy TNI Troops to Gaza

A member of the House of Representatives from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Tubagus Hasanuddin, has criticised the government's plan to send peacekeeping troops to Gaza, Palestine.

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