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Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:08 WIB
Kediri–Tulungagung Toll Road Progress Temporarily Halted
Construction of the Kediri–Tulungagung toll road in East Java has been temporarily suspended following the expiry of its location determination permit in December 2025, with no official word yet from the Ministry of Public Works on an extension. The 44.17-kilometre National Strategic Project, initiated by PT Gudang Garam under a public-private partnership scheme with an estimated investment of Rp9.92 trillion, faces the prospect of restarting land acquisition from scratch if the project resumes.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:05 WIB
Bekasi Flooding Spreads, 19,408 Households Forced to Fast Amid Floodwaters
Severe flooding across Bekasi Regency, West Java, has affected 19,408 households and displaced 376 people, with water levels reaching up to 170 cm in the worst-hit areas and landslides reported in multiple villages. The disaster, triggered by a full day of heavy rainfall, has also inundated 1,026 hectares of agricultural land, threatening local food production, whilst emergency agencies scramble to provide relief supplies including meals for sahur and iftar during Ramadan.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:04 WIB
Residents of Muara Batang Angkola Village in Mandailing Natal Refuse Relocation
Residents of the flood-prone village of Muara Batang Angkola in Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra, have unanimously refused government relocation proposals, citing their economic dependence on the area. The regional disaster agency has proposed centralised relocation of 464 houses across several flood-affected villages, following severe flooding of over two metres in late November 2025 that displaced more than 600 people from the village alone.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:03 WIB
Theatre performances mark Balinese Language Month celebrations in Denpasar
The Bali Provincial Government is hosting a series of theatre performances as part of Balinese Language Month, running until 28 February at the Bali Cultural Park in Denpasar. Dozens of theatre groups comprising students, artists, and journalists are presenting works exploring themes of ancestral land, nature conservation, and contemporary social issues, underscoring official efforts to preserve Balinese cultural heritage.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:03 WIB
Banjarmasin Mayor Urges House of Representatives to Review Impact of Regional Fiscal Policies
Banjarmasin Mayor Muhammad Yamin HR has called on House Commission II to reassess the impact of fiscal transfer policies to regions, warning that adjustments to regional transfers are undermining local government financial capacity and public service delivery. During a parliamentary recess visit, the mayor also raised concerns about waste management following the closure of a major landfill site, flooding infrastructure needs, and regulatory constraints hobbling regionally owned enterprises.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 06:00 WIB
Prophet Muhammad's Hair and Sandals Exhibited at Pakansari Cibinong
The Bogor Regency government is hosting a free month-long exhibition of approximately 75 artefacts attributed to the Prophet Muhammad and his companions at the Pakansari area in Cibinong throughout Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. Displays include hair, beard, sandals, a staff, the Ka'bah's kiswah, and swords belonging to prominent Islamic historical figures, reflecting the local government's engagement with religious and cultural heritage programming.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:58 WIB
Customs and Excise Officials Seal Jewellery Shop in Jakarta
Officers from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise sealed a safe containing jewellery at a shop in Jakarta's Pluit area on 20 February 2026, over suspected administrative violations related to imported goods. The operation was conducted jointly with the North Jakarta Regional Office of the Directorate General of Taxes, signalling a coordinated enforcement effort against potential import duty and tax irregularities in the luxury goods sector.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:58 WIB
Civil Service Police to Go Undercover as Civilians to Monitor Nightlife Venues in West Jakarta
West Jakarta's Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) will deploy plainclothes officers to covertly monitor nightlife establishments during Ramadan, alongside uniformed patrols, to enforce restricted operating hours mandated by the DKI Jakarta provincial government. The enforcement follows Governor Regulation No. 18/2018 on tourism business operations, which tightens operating hours for nightclubs, discotheques, massage parlours, karaoke venues, and bars throughout the fasting month.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:58 WIB
Capital market reform: IDX ready to review FCA trading in Q2
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has announced it will evaluate the Full Call Auction (FCA) trading mechanism in Q2 2026 as part of broader capital market reforms. Acting CEO Jeffrey Hendrik indicated the review could lead to a simplification of FCA criteria, potentially shifting some stocks back to continuous trading, driven by improved data transparency and the new 15 per cent free float requirement. The exchange is currently prioritising reforms linked to global index providers FTSE Russell
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:27 WIB
Pramono Anung Claims Floodwaters Recede Quickly, Within Two Hours at Most
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung claimed that flooding which inundated over 120 neighbourhood units and several major roads on 20 February 2026 receded within two hours, though disaster agency data showed 127 neighbourhood units and six roads remained affected by evening. The governor attributed the flooding to heavy upstream rainfall in Tangerang and South Tangerang, with floodwaters in the Kebon Pala area reaching 1.5 metres, whilst authorities deployed pumps to accelerate drainage.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:04 WIB
State Budget Law Challenged at Constitutional Court; Parliament Says Free Meal Programme Does Not Use Education Funds
Indonesia's House of Representatives has denied that the free nutritious meal (MBG) programme draws from the constitutionally mandated 20 per cent education budget, responding to a constitutional challenge filed at the Constitutional Court against the 2026 State Budget Law. However, the petitioners argue that approximately Rp 223 trillion — nearly 29 per cent of the total education budget — has been allocated to fund MBG, squeezing fiscal space for urgent education needs including teacher welfar
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:43 WIB
Flooding Still Submerges 127 Neighbourhood Units and 6 Roads in Jakarta
Severe flooding affected 127 neighbourhood units (RT) and six major roads across Jakarta on 20 February 2026, triggered by heavy rainfall and the overflow of multiple rivers including the Ciliwung, Angke, and Pesanggrahan. East Jakarta's Kampung Melayu recorded the worst inundation at 110–150 centimetres, whilst the regional disaster agency reported that several previously flooded areas had begun to recede.
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 found that the November 2025 flash floods across Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra were triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, producing rainfall with a return period of 700 to 1,000 years — far beyond the national flood mitigation standard designed for 50-year events. The study concluded that land cover changes played a relatively minor role compared to the extreme weather, and urged the government to adopt high-precision geospatial data in disa
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:02 WIB
Bogor Regency's National Health Insurance Coverage Reaches 97.9 Per Cent
Bogor Regency has achieved 97.9 per cent coverage under Indonesia's National Health Insurance (JKN) programme throughout 2025, bringing it close to the Universal Health Coverage target. The local government has expanded membership through collaboration with BPJS Kesehatan and strengthened healthcare facilities, including upgrading clinics and improving emergency services at three regional hospitals.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:01 WIB
Foreign Nationals Dominate Motorcycle Rentals and AirBnB in Bali as Legislators Demand Crackdown
Bali legislators are pressing for immediate enforcement against foreign-owned motorcycle rental and short-term accommodation businesses operating through digital platforms, with estimated transactions reaching Rp50 trillion. The provincial government has imposed a moratorium and sought intervention from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) to rein in non-compliant foreign investment entities, whilst also flagging land ownership through nominee arrangements as a growing concern threatening lo
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Bogor Employer Named Suspect After Months of Domestic Worker Abuse Over Trivial Kitchen Incident
A 37-year-old employer in Bogor Regency has been formally named a suspect after allegedly subjecting her 21-year-old domestic worker to six months of physical abuse, with the most recent assault triggered by the victim forgetting to turn off a stove. Bogor Police's Women and Children Protection Unit acted swiftly, elevating the case to a formal investigation within days of the complaint and confirming injuries to the victim's head, ears, hands and back through medical examination.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Police seize contents of Nganjuk gold shop in suspected money laundering case
The National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency raided a gold jewellery shop in Nganjuk, East Java, seizing gold items and financial records as evidence in a money laundering investigation linked to unlicensed mining in West Kalimantan. The case, initiated from a PPATK analytical report on suspicious transactions in the domestic gold trade, connects to illegal mining operations from 2019–2022 for which the predicate offence has already been adjudicated at the Pontianak District Court.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Trade Minister Confident Reciprocal Trade Agreement Will Boost Indonesian Exports to the US
Indonesia's Trade Minister Budi Santoso expressed confidence that the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States will increase Indonesian exports, with 1,819 tariff lines set to receive zero per cent duty access within the 19 per cent import tariff framework. Key commodities benefiting include palm oil, coffee, cocoa, rubber, semiconductors, and aircraft components, whilst textiles and garments will enjoy duty-free access through a Tariff Rate Quota mechanism tied to Indonesia's
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