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Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 04:01 WIB
BTN housing credit disbursement reaches 5.97 million units since 1976-2025
State-owned Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) has disbursed 5.97 million housing credit units worth Rp555.11 trillion since 1976, with the majority directed towards subsidised mortgage segments. As BTN marks its 76th anniversary, industry bodies including REI and Apersi have praised the bank's pivotal role in Indonesia's housing ecosystem and its importance to the government's three million homes programme.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:56 WIB
Transport Minister: Five Sea Crossing Routes Prepared for Java-Sumatra Transit
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi announced five sea crossing routes have been prepared to facilitate Java-Sumatra transit during the 2026 Lebaran holiday transport period. The routes connect various ports including Merak-Bakauheni and Ciwandan-Bakauheni, with a total of 829 ships, 31,345 buses, 255 ferry vessels, 392 aircraft, and 3,821 rail units mobilised nationwide to handle the annual exodus. A queuing system will also be implemented at Bakauheni Port across 10 toll road and arterial road
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:52 WIB
Makassar City Government Issues Circular Mandating Nightlife Venues Close During Ramadan
The Makassar city government has issued Circular No. 11 of 2026 ordering the temporary closure of all nightlife entertainment venues, including karaoke establishments and massage parlours, throughout Ramadan and the Hindu holy day of Nyepi. Mayor Munafri Arifuddin affirmed that violators will face sanctions under existing regulations, whilst government activities including Ramadan Safari programmes will continue as normal.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:47 WIB
Banten Provincial Government Prioritises Six Alternative Road Routes for 2026 Mudik Season
The Banten provincial government is prioritising repairs and maintenance on six provincial road segments ahead of the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season to support traffic flow towards coastal and southern tourist destinations. All pothole repairs must be completed ten days before Eid al-Fitr, while major construction projects along these routes will be temporarily suspended to prevent additional congestion during the peak travel period.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:46 WIB
Environment Minister: North Jakarta Must Become National Model for Waste Management
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has declared that North Jakarta must serve as the national model for waste management, given the area generates over 1,300 tonnes of waste daily. The minister inspected community-based waste management facilities including a waste bank and a Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plant in Rorotan, whilst emphasising President Prabowo Subianto's directive for nationwide community clean-up drives under the Indonesia ASRI programme.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:46 WIB
Chinese New Year: Boen Tek Bio Temple in Tangerang Visited by Thousands of Worshippers
Thousands of worshippers flocked to the historic Boen Tek Bio Temple in Tangerang, Banten, over 16-17 February 2026 to observe Chinese New Year rituals including incense burning and prayers to various deities. The Year of the Fire Horse is interpreted as a year of challenges requiring caution, whilst the celebrations also underscore inter-faith harmony in the city ahead of the Cap Go Meh festivities in a fortnight.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:43 WIB
East Kalimantan Revenue Agency Pursues Non-Metallic Mineral Tax to Bolster Regional Coffers
East Kalimantan's Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda) has launched an aggressive campaign to capture revenue from non-metallic mineral and rock (MBLB) taxes following an audit by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) that highlighted management shortcomings in regional revenue collection from 2024 to the third quarter of 2025. The initiative focuses on strengthening data coordination between provincial and district governments to prevent revenue leakage and resolve longstanding disputes over tax calculat
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:41 WIB
Writers and Musicians Can Protect Copyright Through POP-HC System
Indonesia's Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) has launched an automated copyright registration service called POP-HC that can process applications in as little as five minutes. The system, which costs Rp200,000 per application and requires no physical visit to government offices, is designed to support the creative industry by providing rapid legal protection for intellectual property, with North Maluku reporting a notable increase in registrations from writers and musicians.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:36 WIB
Tangerang Environmental Agency: Cisadane River Water Quality Now Meets Standards
Laboratory tests confirm that the Cisadane River's water quality has been restored to meet regulatory standards following a pesticide contamination incident that affected a 22.5-kilometre stretch across three municipalities. The Ministry of Environment has prepared a lawsuit against PT Biotek Saranatama, the owner of the pesticide storage warehouse responsible for the pollution, citing provisions under the Environmental Protection Act.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:28 WIB
SAR Team Evacuates Hiker Who Fell and Broke Leg on Mount Rante, Banyuwangi
A joint search and rescue team in Banyuwangi, East Java, successfully evacuated a 20-year-old hiker who slipped and suffered a broken left leg while climbing Mount Rante in the Ijen volcano area. The operation involved multiple government agencies including SAR, the regional disaster management agency, fire service, health department, police, and the Natural Resources Conservation Agency, highlighting the coordination of Indonesia's emergency response infrastructure.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:26 WIB
Welcoming Ramadan, Disaster Victims in South Tapanuli Celebrate with Cattle Slaughter
The North Sumatra provincial government provided four cattle to flash flood victims in Huta Godang village, South Tapanuli, to mark the start of Ramadan. The meat was distributed equally among all 500 households regardless of religion, with both Muslim and Christian families receiving shares as the community continues to recover from the disaster.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:19 WIB
UGM Student Leader to Pigai: The State Must Be Present When There Is Terror
The chairman of Gadjah Mada University's Student Executive Board has criticised Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai for deflecting responsibility after student activists received anonymous terror threats following their criticism of President Prabowo Subianto. The student leader argued that the government's failure to publicly guarantee freedom of expression and academic freedom, combined with Pigai's defensive posture, reveals a "regime paranoia" — particularly concerning given that neither he
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:17 WIB
Ahead of Ramadan, Tangerang residents gather for communal hair-washing in the Cisadane River
Hundreds of residents in Tangerang's Babakan subdistrict upheld a decades-old tradition of communal hair-washing in the Cisadane River to purify themselves ahead of Ramadan. The ritual, recognised by the local government as intangible cultural heritage, combines spiritual cleansing with community bonding as participants seek mutual forgiveness before the fasting month. The tradition involves all age groups from two neighbourhood associations and is seen as both a cultural preservation effort and
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:15 WIB
30 Tonnes of Subsidised Meugang Beef Sold Out in Banda Aceh's Affordable Market Programme
The Banda Aceh municipal government's subsidised beef market for the traditional Acehnese meugang celebration sold 30 tonnes of beef across 11 distribution points in three days, with prices set at Rp140,000 per kilogram versus the market rate of Rp180,000. The programme, run in collaboration with the local water utility and Bank Indonesia's Aceh representative office, aims to curb pre-Ramadan inflation and is expected to supply over half of the city's estimated 50-60 tonne meugang beef demand.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 03:06 WIB
Government Determines Start of Ramadan as Thursday 19 February 2026
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has officially declared that Ramadan 1447 H will commence on Thursday, 19 February 2026, following an isbat session in Jakarta. The decision was based on the MABIMS criteria, as the crescent moon's position across Indonesian territory on 17 February failed to meet the minimum altitude and elongation thresholds required for the month's commencement.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 02:42 WIB
KIKA Says Natalius Pigai's Statement Normalises Terror Against Student Activist
The Indonesian Caucus for Academic Freedom (KIKA) has condemned Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai for dismissing terror threats against the chair of Gadjah Mada University's Student Executive Board (BEM UGM), accusing him of normalising repression and shirking his constitutional duty to protect citizens. The student leader, Tiyo Ardianto, received kidnapping and death threats via WhatsApp after BEM UGM sent an open letter to UNICEF criticising President Prabowo Subianto's policies, with intim
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 02:25 WIB
Indonesian Cabinet Ministers Extend Lunar New Year Greetings, Call for Unity and Prosperity
Senior ministers in Indonesia's Red and White Cabinet marked the 2026 Lunar New Year (Imlek 2577 Kongzili) with messages of national unity, diversity, and shared prosperity. Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure AHY celebrated the occasion in Batam, praising the city as a "miniature Indonesia" and expressing hope that the Year of the Fire Horse would energise the nation's development agenda. Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani, Trade Minister Budi Santoso, and Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sa
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 01:24 WIB
KIKA Condemns Terror Campaign against UGM Student Executive Board Chairman
The Indonesian Caucus for Academic Freedom (KIKA) has strongly condemned a series of terror attacks, intimidation, and threats targeting the chairman of Gadjah Mada University's Student Executive Board, who had publicly criticised the government's free nutritious meals programme. The caucus urged law enforcement to investigate the perpetrators and called on public authorities to protect academic freedom, warning that the intimidation — which extended to the student leader's family — constitutes
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 01:20 WIB
National Crescent Moon Observation Confirms Ramadan to Begin on 19 February
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has confirmed that Ramadan 1447 H will commence on Thursday, 19 February 2026, after the crescent moon (hilal) observed on 17 February failed to meet the MABIMS visibility criteria. The hilal's altitude and elongation across Indonesian territory fell well below the minimum thresholds of 3 degrees and 6.4 degrees respectively, with official confirmation to follow through the government's isbat session.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 00:33 WIB
UGM Student Body Chairman Criticises Government Over Activist Intimidation
The chairman of Gadjah Mada University's Student Executive Body has accused the Prabowo-Gibran administration of cowardice for its passive response to intimidation against government critics. Following BEM UGM's open letter to UNICEF about a child suicide in East Nusa Tenggara, student leaders received anonymous threats including kidnapping warnings, prompting a wider debate about civic freedoms. Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai denied government involvement, urging police to investigate the
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