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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:09 WIB
PAM Jaya and PALJAYA Revitalise Communal Sanitation Facilities in Manggarai
Jakarta's water utility PAM Jaya and wastewater operator PALJAYA have completed the revitalisation of communal bathing, washing and toilet facilities in Manggarai, South Jakarta, equipping them with biopal waste treatment systems to prevent river pollution. The programme, which has upgraded facilities in RT 14 and RT 15 of RW 09, connects domestic wastewater to a centralised treatment system, reducing environmental contamination and E. coli exposure risks for local residents.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:04 WIB
Residents Call for Extension of Jakarta LRT Route to Improve Mobility
Jakarta residents are urging the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to extend the LRT network beyond the current Phase 1B Velodrome–Manggarai line, which is now 89 per cent complete, to reach densely populated areas and economic centres. Governor Pramono Anung confirmed the administration is focused on completing Phase 1B for operation next year, after which potential extensions to Tanjung Priok, Jakarta International Stadium, Ancol, and PIK 2 will be evaluated.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:04 WIB
Explosion occurs during firecracker production in Kertek, Wonosobo
A young man suffered burns and lacerations after an explosion during illegal firecracker assembly in Kertek, Wonosobo, Central Java, when sparks from an angle grinder ignited explosive materials. Police are investigating the source of the firecracker ingredients and have warned the public against illegally purchasing, storing, or assembling explosive materials, citing both safety risks and legal consequences.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:57 WIB
Grobogan and Demak Still Submerged After Nearly a Week of Flooding
Flooding that began on 15 February has affected over 10,000 families and nearly 18,000 homes across the Central Java regencies of Grobogan and Demak, prompting Grobogan to declare an emergency response status until at least 22 February. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is deploying heavy equipment to repair breached embankments along the Tuntang River, identified as the primary cause of the widespread inundation, whilst providing ongoing support to local authorities until condition
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:56 WIB
Tough Guy: A Signal That Indonesia Is a Decisive Player in the Board of Peace?
An opinion piece analyses Indonesia's elevated role in the newly formed Board of Peace (BoP) for Gaza, following the inaugural summit in Washington on 19 February 2026 where President Prabowo Subianto was publicly praised by Donald Trump. The author argues that Indonesia's commitment of over 8,000 personnel, its moral legitimacy in the Muslim world, and its insistence on the Two-State Solution position the country as a decisive actor—not merely a spectator—in post-conflict Gaza reconstruction an
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:55 WIB
Foreign Woman Goes on Rampage at Gili Trawangan Prayer Room, Disturbed by Ramadan Recitation Speaker
A foreign woman caused a disturbance at a musala (prayer room) on Gili Trawangan, Lombok, after becoming agitated by the sound of Quran recitation through loudspeakers on the first night of Ramadan. The incident, which went viral, saw the woman enter the prayer room, damage the microphone, and physically clash with residents, raising tensions over the coexistence of tourist and local religious activities on the popular island.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:51 WIB
Rupiah weakens amid expectations of prolonged higher Fed interest rates
The Indonesian rupiah weakened slightly to Rp16,903 per US dollar at Friday's opening, pressured by a stronger greenback as markets anticipate US interest rates remaining elevated for longer. Analysts expect the currency to trade in a narrow range of Rp16,800–Rp16,950, with Bank Indonesia's stabilisation measures and Indonesia's trade surplus providing a floor against deeper depreciation.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:50 WIB
Andre Rosiade and Dony Oskaria Inaugurate Reconstruction of SDN 49 Batang Kabung in Padang
Deputy Chairman of House Commission VI Andre Rosiade and Danantara COO Dony Oskaria launched the reconstruction of a state primary school in Padang destroyed by flash floods in November 2025, with state-owned mining firm Inalum leading the rebuilding effort. The project, comprising six classrooms and four functional rooms, underscores the role of state-owned enterprises in disaster recovery and education infrastructure, with officials calling on other SOEs to follow suit.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:48 WIB
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Train Partially Evacuated to Kalideres as Track Recovery Continues
A Soekarno-Hatta Airport train collided with a truck on the Rawabuaya-Batuceper line, prompting KAI to deploy emergency response teams and a rescue train for evacuation. Part of the train was successfully moved to Kalideres Station whilst crews worked to remove the truck, restore overhead power lines, and verify track safety before resuming operations. The incident, reported at 06.06 WIB, required the temporary shutdown of electrical supply on the affected line and extensive infrastructure check
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:47 WIB
Rice seller in Banjarmasin earns Rp1 million per day after joining Baznas microfinance programme
Indonesia's National Zakat Agency (Baznas) has successfully empowered a small food trader in Banjarmasin through its Baznas Microfinance Desa (BMD) programme, boosting her daily turnover from Rp800,000 to Rp1 million. The interest-free financing scheme, which replaces conventional interest with voluntary charitable contributions (infak), exemplifies Baznas's strategy of transforming zakat recipients (mustahik) into self-sufficient entrepreneurs and eventually zakat payers (muzaki), contributing
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:46 WIB
Jakarta Metropolitan Police Move Swiftly to Handle Flooding in Kebon Pala, East Jakarta
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police's Marine and Air Police Directorate deployed search-and-rescue teams, rubber boats, and safety equipment to evacuate residents from one-metre-deep flooding in Kebon Pala, East Jakarta, after overnight rain on Thursday inundated the low-lying neighbourhood. Officers evacuated infants and helped residents secure motorcycles and valuables, whilst local officials reported that floodwaters had been rising since 2 a.m. and severed access roads to the area.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:46 WIB
What Is the ISF? Indonesia Appointed Deputy Commander and to Send 8,000 Troops to Gaza
Indonesia has accepted the position of deputy commander of the newly formed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, established under UN Security Council Resolution 2803. President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia will deploy 8,000 TNI troops within one to two months to support the peacekeeping mission, marking a significant commitment to the Gaza stabilisation effort under the Board of Peace framework.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:45 WIB
Prabowo Laughs Off Trump's 'I Don't Wanna Fight Him' Remark
US President Donald Trump publicly praised President Prabowo Subianto at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington DC, calling him tough and declaring he would not want to fight him. Prabowo laughed off the comment, dismissing it as a joke, whilst Trump also lauded Indonesia as a great nation whose leader is respected by all.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:45 WIB
Overhead Power Line Poles Collapse Following Soekarno-Hatta Airport Train Collision with Truck at Poris
A trailer truck was struck by the Soekarno-Hatta Airport railway service at a level crossing near Poris Station in Tangerang, toppling two overhead power line poles and dragging the truck approximately 100 metres. A joint evacuation team comprising KAI, Tangerang City Metropolitan Police, and the local Transport Agency worked to clear the track, whilst police imposed traffic diversions across several major routes around the accident site.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:44 WIB
Prabowo-Trump Agree on 19% Trade Tariff to the US: What Does the Agreement Contain?
Indonesia and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade agreement reducing tariffs on Indonesian exports to 19% — down from the initial 32% — whilst Indonesia eliminates over 99% of tariff barriers on American products. The deal, which includes Indonesian commitments to purchase US$33 billion in American energy, aviation, and agricultural goods, also extends Freeport-McMoRan's mining operations in Papua, raising questions about the balance of concessions despite government claims of mutua
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:44 WIB
LAMR Praises Riau Police Innovation: First Institution to Uphold the Dignity of the Tanjak
The Riau Provincial Police has become the first central government institution in Indonesia to formally adopt traditional Malay cultural attire — the Tanjak headgear and Selempang sash — as mandatory attributes for all 11,000 personnel every Friday. The Malay Customary Institution of Riau (LAMR) lauded the move as a meaningful step in preserving Malay cultural heritage amid globalisation, combining cultural identity with the police's "Green Policing" environmental programme under Regional Police
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:44 WIB
BI: Indonesia's Balance of Payments Records US$6.1 Billion Surplus in Q4 2025
Bank Indonesia reported that the country's balance of payments recorded a US$6.1 billion surplus in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by a low current account deficit and a capital and financial account surplus. For the full year 2025, the current account deficit narrowed significantly to US$1.5 billion (0.1% of GDP) from US$8.6 billion (0.6% of GDP) in 2024, while foreign exchange reserves rose to US$156.5 billion, underscoring the resilience of Indonesia's external sector amid heightened g
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:43 WIB
Profile: Prihati Pujowaskito, the Military Doctor Appointed as BPJS Kesehatan President Director
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed military cardiologist Prihati Pujowaskito as president director of BPJS Kesehatan for the 2026–2031 term. A Kopassus veteran and interventional cardiology consultant at the RSPAD Gatot Soebroto military hospital, Pujowaskito brings extensive clinical, academic, and military credentials to lead Indonesia's national health insurance body, including service on the Presidential Physicians Expert Panel since 2019.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:40 WIB
Cilandak Timur and Bintaro residents evacuated due to flooding
Heavy upstream rainfall caused the Krukut River to overflow, flooding dozens of neighbourhoods across South Jakarta and forcing residents in Cilandak Timur and Bintaro to evacuate. The Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency recorded 61 community units and six roads inundated, deploying multiple agencies to pump floodwaters and provide basic necessities to affected residents.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 18:39 WIB
Tensions Escalate Following Deadlocked US-Iran Negotiations
The second round of indirect US-Iran talks mediated by Oman ended without concrete results in Geneva, with uranium enrichment remaining the immovable red line for both sides. Military posturing has intensified in parallel, with Iran conducting naval exercises and missile tests in the Strait of Hormuz whilst Washington deployed two aircraft carriers to the region. The stalemate carries significant global energy implications, as any open conflict could disrupt oil exports through the strait and tr
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