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Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 16:00 WIB
Home Affairs Minister Tito Targets Krueng Tingkeum Bridge in Bireuen for Completion by July 2026
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian, heading the post-disaster rehabilitation task force for Sumatra, has announced that the permanent Krueng Tingkeum Bridge in Bireuen, Aceh, is targeted for completion by July 2026, with construction currently at 18 per cent progress. The bridge, replacing a temporary bailey structure, is a critical link on the Medan–Banda Aceh route and is expected to significantly improve mobility for Aceh residents.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:59 WIB
BMKG: Shallow Earthquake Strikes Gayo Lues, Aceh on Sunday Morning
A magnitude 4.2 tectonic earthquake struck Gayo Lues in Aceh province early Sunday morning, triggered by activity along the Oreng segment of the Great Sumatran Fault. The shallow quake, at a depth of just 10 kilometres, was felt in Gayo Lues and Bener Meriah but no structural damage has been reported thus far.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:56 WIB
Weekly Roundup: Civil Servant Holiday Allowances to US Tariff Talks Following Supreme Court Ruling
Indonesia's key economic developments over the past week include the Finance Minister's confirmation that civil servant holiday allowances will be disbursed in the first week of Ramadan, and the government's assurance of continued tariff negotiations with the United States following the US Supreme Court's overturning of President Trump's reciprocal tariff policy. Other notable events include President Prabowo's invitation to American businesses to invest in Indonesia and the progress of village
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:33 WIB
Gold prices this morning: UBS at Rp3.061 million/gram and Galeri24 at Rp3.047 million/gram
Gold bar prices at Pegadaian rose significantly on Sunday morning, with UBS gold reaching Rp3.061 million per gram and Galeri24 at Rp3.047 million per gram. This represents an increase of Rp52,000 and Rp63,000 per gram respectively from the previous day's prices.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:30 WIB
Accompanying the Sick in Their Most Vulnerable Moments
The article profiles freelance patient caregivers in Jakarta, highlighting the emerging gig economy role of independent hospital companions who fill gaps left by absent family members. It explores the emotional labour, financial precarity, and personal motivations of young women working as caregivers, earning up to Rp2.5 million per month with no fixed hours, raising broader questions about Indonesia's healthcare support infrastructure.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:27 WIB
South Sulawesi Provincial Government Strengthens Civil Servant Leadership Through Ramadan Camp
The South Sulawesi provincial government is holding a week-long Ramadan Leadership Camp at the Sudiang Hajj Dormitory in Makassar, bringing together 735 structural officials, 100 school principals, and 16 regional enterprise directors. The programme, described as a first-of-its-kind initiative for the province, combines religious reflection with training in regional financial management, procurement, asset management, and leadership ethics.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:25 WIB
China Achieves Breakthrough in Optical Communication and 6G Technology
A Chinese research team has developed a unified communication system bridging fibre optic and wireless networks, setting new world records in data transmission speed. The system achieved 512 Gbps over fibre optic and 400 Gbps over wireless networks, with demonstrated 6G capabilities exceeding current 5G standards by more than tenfold, potentially reshaping future telecommunications architecture.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:25 WIB
Chilli Prices Surge to Rp 140,000 per Kilogram as Government Moves to Intervene
Red cayenne chilli prices at Jakarta's Pasar Minggu market have surged to Rp 140,000 per kilogram ahead of Lebaran, up from a normal range of Rp 90,000–100,000, driven by heavy rainfall disrupting harvests and supply chains. Bulog president director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani has pledged to coordinate with chilli traders and industry associations to bring prices back to normal levels before the holiday period.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:11 WIB
US-led Peace Board raises concerns over Gaza and Palestinian solutions
Regional analysts have expressed serious concerns about the US-led "Board of Peace" proposed to oversee post-war governance in Gaza, warning it lacks international legitimacy and sidelines Palestinian rights. Egyptian political scientists described the initiative as a personalised instrument tied to President Trump rather than a credible multilateral mechanism, cautioning it could deepen global divisions rather than deliver a just resolution.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:07 WIB
New Chapter in Bogor Domestic Worker Abuse Case: Employer Summoned Over Assault Triggered by Turning Off Stove
Police in Bogor, West Java, have named a 37-year-old employer, identified as OAP, as a suspect in the physical assault of her 21-year-old domestic worker, FH, after the incident went viral on social media. The suspect, who allegedly kicked, pinched and struck the victim over the trivial matter of turning off a stove, has been summoned for questioning on Monday, 23 February 2026, though she has not yet been detained.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:04 WIB
Danantara Claims Interest from 12 Global CEOs
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara has attracted interest from 12 global corporate leaders during President Prabowo Subianto's state visit to the United States, with investors viewing it as a potential strategic local partner. The CEOs reportedly appreciated the president's emphasis on corporate governance and legal certainty, with some considering establishing representative offices in Indonesia as a long-term commitment.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 14:57 WIB
1,500 Hectares of Paddy Fields in Pidie Jaya Still Buried Under Mud
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian inspected flood-damaged paddy fields in Pidie Jaya, Aceh, where approximately 1,500 hectares remain buried under mud up to one metre thick, threatening the district's status as a regional rice granary. The Agriculture Ministry has allocated around Rp336 billion to accelerate the rehabilitation of flood-affected farmland across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra to safeguard food supply.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 14:50 WIB
MKD: No Procedural Violations in Sahroni's Reinstatement as Deputy Chair of Commission III
The House Ethics Council (MKD) chairman confirmed that Ahmad Sahroni's six-month suspension has been duly served, clearing the way for his return as a leader of Commission III. NasDem Party proposed his reinstatement on 19 February 2026, effective 10 March 2026 following the parliamentary recess, with MKD affirming all procedures complied with existing regulations.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 14:50 WIB
5 Facts About Bripda MS Being Named Suspect After Striking Student to Death
A Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer, Bripda MS, has been named a suspect after allegedly striking a 14-year-old student with a tactical helmet during an illegal street racing patrol in Tual, Maluku, causing the boy's death. The officer faces charges under the Child Protection Act and the Criminal Code, with a maximum sentence of seven years' imprisonment, whilst Indonesian National Police headquarters has issued a formal apology and pledged transparent legal proceedings.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 14:33 WIB
Regions in Indonesia Forecast to Experience Very Heavy Rainfall Today
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several provinces including West Java, Central Java, East Java, East Nusa Tenggara, Central Papua and Highland Papua on Sunday. The agency urged the public to remain vigilant against potential flooding, waterlogging and disruptions caused by extreme weather, which may be accompanied by strong winds and lightning.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 14:20 WIB
Foreign National Who Protested Quran Recitation Sound in Gili Trawangan Found to Have Overstayed Visa
A New Zealand citizen identified as ML, who vandalised a mosque's microphone and threatened locals with a machete over loudspeaker use during Ramadan Quran recitation sessions in Gili Trawangan, has been taken into immigration custody after being found to have overstayed her visitor visa. The incident, which went viral on social media, highlights tensions between foreign residents and local religious practices on the popular tourist island, with police now providing security around the mosque an
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 14:20 WIB
Foreign National's Outburst Over Quran Recitation Speaker Prompts Response from MUI and Religious Affairs Ministry
Indonesia's Council of Ulema (MUI) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs have responded to a viral incident in which a foreign woman went on a rampage at a prayer hall in Gili Trawangan, Lombok, after being disturbed by loudspeaker sound during Quran recitation on the first night of Ramadan. The MUI called for mutual tolerance and restraint, whilst the Ministry reminded the public that existing regulations stipulate Quran recitation should use internal speakers only, reserving external loudspeak
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 14:10 WIB
Lebaran 2026 Train Tickets: 480,000 Seats Sold, 98,000 Still Available
State-owned railway operator KAI's Jakarta Operations Area 1 reports that 480,000 tickets have been sold for the 2026 Lebaran transport period from 11 March to 1 April, with approximately 98,000 seats still available from Gambir and Pasar Senen stations. The government is providing a 30 per cent fare discount on commercial economy-class trains to ensure affordable transport during the holiday exodus, whilst KAI has added 16 extra services to bring daily long-distance departures from Jakarta to 8
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 14:02 WIB
Cayenne pepper at Rp68,836/kg, eggs at Rp31,889/kg on fourth day of fasting
National consumer food prices on the fourth day of Ramadan show cayenne pepper holding at Rp68,836/kg and eggs at Rp31,889/kg, as reported by the National Food Agency's (Bapanas) price panel. While several staple commodities including rice, cooking oil, and flour recorded price declines from the previous day, beef and chicken prices edged upward, reflecting typical demand pressures during the fasting month.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 14:00 WIB
LPDP Scholarship Recipient Sparks Controversy with 'I'll Be the Only Indonesian Citizen, Not My Children' Remark
An alumni of Indonesia's LPDP state scholarship programme sparked public outrage after posting a viral video celebrating her child's British citizenship, declaring "it's enough that I'm Indonesian, my children shouldn't be." The LPDP condemned the remarks as failing to reflect institutional values of integrity and is now investigating whether her husband, also a scholarship recipient, has fulfilled his mandatory service obligation to Indonesia, warning of full scholarship repayment if he is foun
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