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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
Gerindra Legislator Presses Transport Minister on Lebaran Travel Readiness in Working Meeting
House Commission V member Novita Wijayanti raised wide-ranging transport preparedness concerns during a working meeting with Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi ahead of the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season. Key demands included maintaining the free homecoming bus programme without fleet reductions, controlling airfares, improving road lighting across several provinces, and enforcing maritime safety inspections during extreme weather. The legislator also pressed for acceleration of the Tanjung Car
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 West Jakarta Nightlife Venues
West Jakarta's Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) will deploy plainclothes officers to conduct covert surveillance of nightlife establishments during Ramadan, alongside uniformed patrols. The operations aim to enforce a DKI Jakarta gubernatorial regulation restricting operating hours for nightclubs, discotheques, massage parlours, karaoke venues, and bars throughout the holy month.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:58 WIB
Capital Market Reform: IDX Prepares to Review FCA Trading in Second Quarter
The Indonesia Stock Exchange plans to review its Full Call Auction share trading system in Q2 2026, with simplification rather than expansion the likely direction of any changes. Acting chief executive Jeffrey Hendrik said enhanced data transparency and revised free float rules could render some special monitoring board criteria unnecessary, whilst a return to continuous trading for FCA-classified shares remains a possibility. The review forms part of a broader capital market reform agenda align
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:55 WIB
High-sugar foods not recommended for pre-dawn Ramadan meals
A nutritionist has warned against consuming high-sugar foods during sahur, advising that complex carbohydrates, protein and fibre are preferable for sustaining energy throughout the fasting day. The guidance aligns with Indonesia's Ministry of Health recommendation to limit daily sugar intake to 50 grammes, with the WHO suggesting added sugar should comprise less than 10 per cent of total daily energy intake.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:53 WIB
Pertamina Chief: US Share of LPG Imports Could Rise to 70 Per Cent
Pertamina's president director has announced that the Indonesia-US trade agreement could increase the American share of Indonesia's LPG imports from 57 per cent to 70 per cent, as part of a broader US$15 billion energy import commitment. The deal, signed on 19 February as part of a reciprocal tariff agreement, encompasses LPG, crude oil, and refined petroleum products, with Pertamina insisting all procurement will remain subject to open tender processes.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:50 WIB
Freeport permit extended for new reserve exploration, says Bahlil
Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has confirmed the extension of Freeport-McMoRan's Special Mining Business Permit (IUPK) in Papua until 2061, citing the need to explore new reserves ahead of the projected 2035 production peak. The deal will increase Indonesia's ownership stake from 51 to 63 per cent by 2041 through a cost-free 12 per cent share divestment — part of which will go to Papua's regional government — whilst unlocking US$20 billion in investment over 2
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:50 WIB
Hundreds of North Sulawesi Police Personnel Clean Up Megamas Beach Area
Hundreds of North Sulawesi regional police personnel conducted a major clean-up of the Megamas Beach tourist area in Manado, collecting plastic waste and household refuse carried in by the tide. The initiative, led by the provincial police chief, was framed as a concrete contribution to President Prabowo Subianto's Indonesia ASRI environmental programme, and aimed to encourage broader community responsibility for waste management at one of the city's most prominent public gathering points.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:47 WIB
Youth and Sports Minister confirms ASEAN Para Games bonuses will match SEA Games rewards
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir has confirmed that cash bonuses for Indonesia's ASEAN Para Games medallists will be equal to those awarded to SEA Games 2025 athletes, signalling the government's commitment to parity for para-athletes. Indonesia secured 392 medals at the 2025 ASEAN Para Games in Thailand, finishing second overall, with individual gold medallists set to receive Rp1 billion each pending presidential approval.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:44 WIB
West Jakarta Police Food Task Force Inspects Tomang Barat Market
The West Jakarta Metro Police's Food Clean Sweep Task Force conducted a routine inspection of Tomang Barat Market to monitor staple food prices and availability ahead of Ramadan. Whilst prices for rice, sugar, cooking oil, meat and eggs remained stable with sufficient stocks, authorities noted recent increases in chilli and shallot prices but deemed overall supply adequate for the fasting month.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:43 WIB
FPCI: Energy Transition Becomes Arena for Global Competition
The Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia founder Dino Patti Djalal has declared President Prabowo's target of 100 GW of solar capacity within ten years "highly realistic and achievable," framing the energy transition as a global economic race. The FPCI's Climate Unit is assembling experts to support the government's renewable energy ambitions, citing energy security, clean energy industrialisation, and rural productivity as key drivers for accelerating solar power development across Indonesia.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:42 WIB
Dony Oskaria and Andre Rosiade Designate Sepablock as Standard for Post-Disaster Permanent Housing
Senior officials from the House of Representatives and the state enterprise supervisory body Danantara have committed to making Semen Padang's interlocking brick product, Sepablock, the primary building material for post-disaster permanent housing across Indonesia. Construction has begun on thousands of units in West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh, with approximately 4,800 homes already committed using the certified earthquake- and fire-resistant material, whilst discussions are under way to e
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:41 WIB
China Tightens Firecracker Sales Following Explosions That Killed 20
China has imposed stringent new firecracker sales regulations after two explosions in Jiangsu and Hubei provinces killed 20 people during the Lunar New Year holiday. Authorities issued "five prohibitions and three obligations" targeting retail safety, crowd management, and storage limits, whilst ordering comprehensive inspections of all firecracker shops and warehouses nationwide.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 05:40 WIB
Former Bima Kota Police Chief Named Suspect Following Dismissal from National Police
Former Bima Kota Police Chief Didik Putra Kuncoro has been named a suspect by the West Nusa Tenggara Regional Police for allegedly receiving Rp2.8 billion in gratification from a drug dealer, following his dishonourable discharge from the Indonesian National Police. He faces charges under the 2009 Narcotics Law carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and a fine of up to Rp10 billion.
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