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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:04 WIB
Cilandak Residents Report Padel Court Noise Complaints Since November 2025
Residents of Haji Nawi Raya in Cilandak, South Jakarta, have been filing noise complaints since November 2025 over a padel court built without prior community consultation, with noise levels exceeding 70 decibels. Mediation between residents and the court operator on 31 January 2026 failed after the operator refused to install soundproofing, claiming the facility already meets international standards.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:04 WIB
Minister urges parents to engage children in positive activities during home learning period
Indonesia's Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti has called on parents to guide children towards positive activities during the Ramadan home-learning period from 18 to 21 February 2026. A joint ministerial circular signed by the education, religious affairs, and home affairs ministers sets guidelines on limiting screen time and internet access whilst encouraging literacy, numeracy, and character-building activities during independent study at home.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:04 WIB
Basarnas: Body of Pelita Air Service Pilot Successfully Evacuated
The body of Pelita Air Service pilot Captain Hendrick Lodewyck Adam has been recovered after his Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft crashed in the hilly terrain of Krayan, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan, on 19 February 2026. The aircraft lost contact shortly after departing Long Bawan Airport for Tarakan, with eyewitnesses observing it descending at an angle behind hills at the end of the runway before an emergency locator signal was detected by a passing Susi Air flight.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:01 WIB
Jakarta Composite Index Closes Lower Led by Technology Sector
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) fell 0.44 per cent to 8,274.08, weighed down by technology stocks amid continued Rupiah weakness and investor concerns over Indonesia's fiscal outlook, including potential downgrades by MSCI and Moody's. Bank Indonesia held its benchmark rate steady at 4.75 per cent for the fifth consecutive time, while market participants await a scheduled trade agreement signing between Indonesia and the United States under a framework involving 19 per cent tariffs on Indonesi
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:00 WIB
Central Java Governor Offers Investment Opportunities to Indian Ambassador and Business Leaders
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi pitched new investment opportunities in green economy, medical workforce, and labour-intensive garment industries to Indian Ambassador Shri Sandeep Chakravorty and accompanying Indian business delegates in Semarang. India currently ranks 17th among foreign investors in Central Java with Rp646.52 billion in realised investment, and an Indian firm is set to break ground on a US$30 million project in August 2026, signalling growing bilateral economic ties between
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:00 WIB
Agam Regency Proposes Disaster-Damaged Infrastructure Repairs to Ministry
Agam Regency in West Sumatra has submitted proposals to the Ministry of Public Works for the repair of infrastructure damaged by hydrometeorological disasters, including roads, suspension bridges, irrigation networks, and clean water facilities. The disasters caused 166 deaths and 36 missing persons, with thousands of homes and agricultural land destroyed, prompting urgent calls for central government funding to restore basic services and economic activity.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:59 WIB
Zelensky: Progress on Military Issues in Geneva Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the latest trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Geneva have made progress on military matters, particularly regarding future ceasefire monitoring. However, significant political disagreements remain over territorial issues and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, with no formal agreement announced following the two-day round of negotiations.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:54 WIB
Puan Maharani: Constitutional Court Ethics Council Cannot Proceed with Adies Kadir Complaint
Indonesia's House of Representatives has adopted a political stance declaring that the Constitutional Court's Ethics Council (MKMK) lacks the authority to investigate ethics complaints against constitutional justice Adies Kadir, whose nomination by the DPR has been challenged by civil society groups. The plenary session, chaired by Speaker Puan Maharani, endorsed Commission III's conclusions that the MKMK cannot review the DPR's constitutional prerogative in selecting justices, whilst recommendi
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:53 WIB
Two Iconic Samarinda Iftar Treats Recognised as National Cultural Heritage
Two traditional iftar dishes from Samarinda, East Kalimantan — bubur peca' and amparan tatak — have been designated as national Intangible Cultural Heritage items through preservation efforts by the East Kalimantan provincial government. The delicacies hold deep cultural significance during Ramadan, with bubur peca' served exclusively at the city's oldest mosque and amparan tatak consistently selling out at traditional street markets.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Bank Indonesia: US$1.6 Billion in Foreign Capital Inflows Help Stabilise Rupiah
Bank Indonesia recorded US$1.6 billion in net foreign portfolio inflows from the start of 2025 to mid-February 2026, driven primarily by investment in Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities (SRBI) and government bonds, which has helped stabilise the rupiah. BI Governor Perry Warjiyo noted that the rupiah remains undervalued relative to economic fundamentals, with short-term pressure stemming from global risk premia rather than domestic conditions, prompting the central bank to intensify intervention a
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Telkom supports capacity building and green funding through BBF programme
State-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom Indonesia has launched the Bumi Berseru Fest (BBF) 2026, a community-based initiative to accelerate green innovation through collaborative environmental action, capacity building, and green financing. The programme, which selected 43 projects from across Indonesia in its 2025 edition, provides funding and implementation support for community-led solutions addressing climate change, waste management, natural resource conservation, and circular economy
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:23 WIB
Rio Haryanto's Personal Data Leaked: Solo City Government Issues Apology
The Solo city government has formally apologised to former Formula 1 driver Rio Haryanto after a civil servant posted his marriage registration documents on social media without redacting personal data. Whilst Haryanto accepted the apology, he has requested that disciplinary proceedings against the employee continue, with the city committed to imposing sanctions as a deterrent against future privacy violations.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:15 WIB
Prabowo to US Businesspeople: Let's Make Money Together
President Prabowo Subianto urged American businesses to invest in Indonesia during a summit at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C., emphasising mutual economic benefit and regulatory certainty. He highlighted Indonesia's critical mineral reserves, including nickel, copper, bauxite, and rare earth elements, as well as 18 downstream processing projects to be initiated this year by the Danantara investment authority, including a US$3 billion waste-to-energy scheme.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:05 WIB
Bogor Regency Commission I Backs 1,000 Tree Planting Drive at Pakansari Stadium
Bogor Regency's Commission I chairman has endorsed a government-led initiative to plant 1,000 trees at the Gelora Pakansari stadium complex, following damage caused by a recent tornado. The cross-sector effort, involving local government, military, police, and civil society organisations, aims to restore the environment and serve as a model for sustainable greening programmes across the regency.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 22:58 WIB
Civil Servant Who Uploaded Rio Haryanto's Personal Data Faces Disciplinary Sanctions
A civil servant in Solo is facing disciplinary proceedings after uploading a marriage referral letter containing former Formula 1 driver Rio Haryanto's personal data to social media. The case highlights ongoing concerns about personal data protection by government employees, with potential sanctions ranging from a verbal reprimand to dismissal depending on the assessed impact of the privacy breach.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 22:43 WIB
Formappi Questions Ahmad Sahroni's Appointment as Commission III Deputy Chair
A researcher from the Indonesian Parliamentary Watch Forum (Formappi) has challenged the appointment of Ahmad Sahroni as Deputy Chair of Commission III, arguing that approximately two weeks of his six-month suspension remain and that the appointment is ethically flawed. The controversy highlights growing concerns about parliamentary governance, with critics arguing that placing a legislator previously sanctioned for ethical violations in a leadership position undermines the institution's integri
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 22:36 WIB
IPC Deems Sahroni's Appointment as Commission III Leader a Violation of the MD3 Law
The Indonesia Parliamentary Center (IPC) has assessed that the reappointment of Ahmad Sahroni as Deputy Chairman of Commission III potentially violates the MD3 Law, as his six-month suspension period has not yet concluded. The case highlights concerns about the House of Representatives prioritising factional power distribution over ethical accountability, undermining the credibility of the commission responsible for overseeing law enforcement bodies.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 22:11 WIB
Prabowo Invites US to Invest in Education and Healthcare
President Prabowo Subianto used a business summit in Washington D.C. to invite American educational institutions and businesses to invest in Indonesia's education and healthcare sectors. He outlined plans to build 10 new STEM and medical universities and 500 high-quality schools, citing a shortage of 140,000 doctors that would take 14 years to address at current graduation rates. The initiative follows similar overtures to leading British universities during Prabowo's UK visit in January 2026.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 21:45 WIB
ICW Urges KPK to Investigate Alleged Private Jet Gratification Involving Religious Affairs Minister
Indonesia Corruption Watch and Trend Asia have called on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to investigate allegations that Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar received a private jet trip worth an estimated Rp 566 billion from Hanura Party chairman Oesman Sapta Odang, potentially constituting criminal gratification under anti-corruption law. The jet, registered to a British Virgin Islands entity linked to OSO, far exceeded the government's maximum Rp 22.1 million allowance for do
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 21:38 WIB
Indonesia Kaya Presents Padel in Kebaya to Preserve Cultural Heritage with Contemporary Relevance
Indonesia Kaya organised a "Padel Berkebaya" event in Jakarta, merging the traditional Indonesian kebaya with the modern sport of padel as part of its ongoing Kita Berkebaya cultural preservation movement. The initiative aims to reposition the kebaya as a living, dynamic element of everyday life rather than mere ceremonial attire, whilst simultaneously stimulating the creative economy ecosystem of craftspeople, designers, and SMEs. The event attracted public figures and included coaching clinics
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