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Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 20:04 WIB
Pulau Karya Cemetery in Thousand Islands Crowded with Pilgrims Ahead of Ramadan
The public cemetery on Pulau Karya in Jakarta's Thousand Islands district is experiencing a surge in visitors as residents observe the traditional practice of grave pilgrimages ahead of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. Local authorities have undertaken cleaning and maintenance preparations to ensure visitor comfort, whilst urging pilgrims to maintain cleanliness at the site.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 20:00 WIB
European Union Urges Israel to Reverse Illegal Annexation Decision in the West Bank
The European Union has called on Israel to rescind its recent decision to register large swathes of the West Bank as "state land," warning that annexation is illegal under international law. Israel's cabinet approved a proposal by senior ministers to formally register Palestinian land in Area C, reopening previously frozen land registration procedures and overturning longstanding Jordanian-era laws. Palestinians view the move as a precursor to formal annexation that would undermine the UN-backed
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:59 WIB
Traffic disrupted as Bailey Bridge Garoga 1 undergoes repairs
Military personnel and workers from state-owned contractor Wika are repairing the damaged Bailey Bridge Garoga 1 on the Trans-Sumatra highway at the border of Central and South Tapanuli in North Sumatra. The temporary bridge suffered damage and holes from hydrometeorological disasters, forcing traffic on both sides to halt whilst wooden planks serving as the bridge deck are replaced.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:48 WIB
Haedar Nashir Urges Muslims to Make Fasting a Force for Social Cohesion
Muhammadiyah Chairman Haedar Nashir has called on Indonesian Muslims to treat Ramadan fasting as a "social canopy" that strengthens community bonds and promotes peace, rather than allowing differences over the start date of the holy month to cause division. He emphasised that in the absence of a unified Islamic calendar, disagreements over religious dates should be met with wisdom and tolerance, urging the faithful to focus on the substance of worship and to serve as agents of peace in society.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:47 WIB
Joko Anwar's "Ghost in the Cell" receives enthusiastic reception at Berlinale 2026
Indonesian director Joko Anwar's latest film "Ghost in the Cell" sold out all four screenings at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival, with audiences responding enthusiastically to its blend of horror, comedy, and social satire reflecting Indonesian life. The film, set for domestic release on 16 April 2026, represents Indonesia's growing cultural footprint abroad, following Anwar's receipt of France's Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and multiple Citra Awards for his previous
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:44 WIB
National Road Agency Focuses on Repairing Roads in Five North Sumatra Areas Following Disasters
The National Road Implementation Agency (BBPJN) for North Sumatra is concentrating repair efforts on approximately 500 kilometres of roads across five regencies and cities damaged by disasters in late November 2025. With less than 20 per cent of repairs completed across 235 identified points, the agency faces ongoing challenges from weather-related landslides but is targeting full functionality ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:44 WIB
Muhammadiyah Calls for Tolerance Over Differing Ramadan Start Dates
Muhammadiyah chairman Haedar Nashir has urged Indonesian Muslims to respond wisely to differences in determining the start of Ramadan 1447 H, with Muhammadiyah beginning fasting on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 based on its own astronomical calculations. The Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI) has acknowledged the likely divergence, whilst the Ministry of Religious Affairs conducted hilal observations at 96 locations ahead of its official isbat session. Haedar also emphasised that Ramadan should ser
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:42 WIB
Cianjur Police: One-Way Traffic System Imposed as Vehicle Volume Rises
Police in Cianjur, West Java, have implemented early one-way traffic systems along the main Puncak-Cianjur route after recording a 20 per cent increase in vehicle volume during the extended Lunar New Year holiday. The traffic engineering measures, coordinated with Bogor Police, aim to prevent total gridlock during the peak return flow, with dozens of officers deployed at congestion-prone points along the Cipanas-Puncak corridor.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:36 WIB
Omani-Iranian Diplomats Meet in Geneva Ahead of US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Senior Omani and Iranian diplomats met in Geneva on Monday to finalise preparations for the second round of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington, following the first post-conflict meeting in Muscat on 6 February. Tuesday's negotiations are expected to focus on regional maritime security and a potential framework for sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear concessions, with Oman continuing its longstanding role as a crucial back-channel mediator between the two adversaries.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:33 WIB
Chinese Space Station Crew Welcome Year of the Horse with Cake and Wishes
The three-member Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's Tiangong space station celebrated the Lunar New Year — the Year of the Horse — with festive decorations, traditional food, and video greetings beamed to Earth. Notably, the crew enjoyed a freshly baked cake from a space oven, a first for Tiangong celebrations, as their mission surpassed the 100-day mark with all scientific experiments and operations proceeding smoothly.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:23 WIB
China to Mandate Physical Controls in Vehicles, Reducing Touchscreen Reliance
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology plans to require physical control mechanisms for key vehicle functions such as indicators, windows, and driver-assistance systems, effective for newly manufactured vehicles from July 2027. The regulation targets the trend of minimalist, touchscreen-dominated cockpit designs prevalent in electric vehicles, mandating that primary controls be blind-operable and accessible without excessive visual input.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:14 WIB
Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto Builds 516 km of Roads in First Year in Office
Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto oversaw the construction and reconstruction of 516.83 kilometres of roads during his first year in office, funded through the regional budget and village financial assistance across 40 sub-districts. The infrastructure programme also included bridge improvements, drainage works, rehabilitation of 3,406 uninhabitable housing units, and the construction of an 18.5-kilometre road in a village that had seen no development since before independence.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:09 WIB
BRI Group Wins Four Prestigious Awards from Alpha Southeast Asia 2025
BRI Group secured four awards at Alpha Southeast Asia's 19th ESG Green Finance Awards and Annual Borrower Issuer Awards in Singapore, reinforcing its position as Indonesia's leading ESG-focused financial institution. The awards recognised landmark bond and sukuk issuances by BRI, Pegadaian, and PNM totalling over Rp13 trillion, directed at micro-enterprise financing, financial inclusion, and women's economic empowerment.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 18:57 WIB
Amurva Bhumi Temple Officials Predict Lunar New Year Crowds to Last Up to Two Weeks
Officials at Vihara Amurva Bhumi in South Jakarta anticipate that crowds celebrating Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili will continue for approximately two weeks until the Cap Go Meh festival. A joint security operation involving 1,919 personnel from the police, military, municipal police and transport authorities has been deployed to safeguard celebrations at two temples in South Jakarta, reflecting the government's cross-sector commitment to ensuring public safety during the festivities.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 18:54 WIB
Majority of Canadians concerned over US threat to sovereignty
A Nanos Research survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Canadians are worried about the United States potentially threatening their country's sovereignty. The concern is most pronounced among older citizens and women, reflecting deepening anxieties about bilateral relations between the two neighbouring nations.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 18:53 WIB
APKLI Urges Pramono Not to Rush Smoke-Free Zone Governor's Regulation
The Indonesian Street Vendors' Association (APKLI) has called on Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo to delay issuing the implementing regulation for the capital's new smoke-free zone bylaw, warning that penalties on cigarette display could devastate 1.1 million small traders. The association argues that enforcement sanctions would contradict the governor's own pledge not to let the regulation harm the MSME economy, particularly amid weak consumer purchasing power and global economic pressures
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 18:48 WIB
Spring festival gala strengthens China-ASEAN cultural bridge
The Global Spring Festival Gala 2026, held in Nanning, China, has evolved from a simple satellite broadcast between China and Vietnam in 2007 into a major cross-border cultural exchange platform spanning all ASEAN nations. This year's edition featured sub-venues in Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos and Thailand, with performances blending traditional and modern elements led increasingly by Generation Z participants. The event marks the 35th anniversary of China-ASEAN dialogue relations and underscores de
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 18:47 WIB
DPR: Indonesia's Presence at BoP Ensures Developing Nations' Voices Are Represented
Indonesia's Deputy Chairman of DPR Commission I, Dave Laksono, has described the country's participation in the inaugural Board of Peace session as a strategic moment to ensure developing nations' voices are represented in global peace efforts. He emphasised that President Prabowo Subianto's attendance in the United States demonstrates Indonesia's commitment to inclusive peace governance, whilst Commission I pledged parliamentary oversight to ensure the engagement yields tangible national benefi
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 18:44 WIB
Lunar New Year marks arrival of Fire Horse Year for Confucian community
The Confucian community in Jakarta celebrated Lunar New Year 2577 Kongzili, marking the rare Fire Horse Year that occurs once every 60 years. South Jakarta Metropolitan Police coordinated joint security operations involving military, municipal government, and civil service police units at two major temples to ensure safe and orderly celebrations.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 18:41 WIB
Some Jember and Bondowoso residents begin fasting earlier than rest of Indonesia
Residents surrounding the Mahfilud Dluror Islamic boarding school on the Jember-Bondowoso border commenced Ramadan fasting on Tuesday, two days ahead of the government and Muhammadiyah's determination. The pesantren uses the khumasi calculation system based on a 198-year-old classical Islamic text, highlighting Indonesia's enduring diversity in religious calendar determination alongside the official hisab and rukyat methods.
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