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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:04 WIB
Traffic Corps: Transport Operators and Drivers Commit to Ensuring Lebaran Homecoming Safety
The Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) has announced that public transport operators and drivers have pledged to uphold road safety during the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season. Fleet-wide inspections, roadworthiness checks, and driver fitness protocols are among the key commitments, as authorities emphasise that coordination between regulators, law enforcement, operators, and drivers is essential to reducing accident rates during the peak travel period.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Prabowo assures US Chamber of Commerce of conducive investment climate in Indonesia
President Prabowo Subianto addressed American business leaders at a Business Summit hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC, guaranteeing that Indonesia maintains a conducive investment climate underpinned by political and economic stability, rule of law, and anti-corruption efforts. He highlighted that foreign investment in Indonesia reached US$53 billion last year and introduced the Danantara Investment Management Agency as the country's sovereign wealth fund, whilst outlining op
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:02 WIB
Yesterday's Crime Report: Brawl Hotspots to Crash at JK's Residence Fence
Jakarta authorities are stepping up security at brawl-prone locations across the capital during Ramadan, with the Civil Service Police Unit coordinating with the military and police to double patrols. In other incidents, a reportedly intoxicated female driver crashed into former Vice President Jusuf Kalla's residence fence, whilst police arrested suspects in a luxury hotel theft, an ecstasy distribution ring, and a Rp400 million burglary allegedly committed by the homeowner's daughter's boyfrien
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:54 WIB
Prabowo Outlines Keys to Economic Stability in Meeting with US Business Leaders
President Prabowo Subianto met with the US Chamber of Commerce, US-ASEAN Business Council, and US-Indonesia Society in Washington DC, presenting Indonesia's strategy for maintaining economic growth above 5 per cent whilst accelerating infrastructure development and energy transition. He emphasised political stability, rule of law, and good governance as essential foundations for investor confidence, alongside a pragmatic commitment to renewable energy, electric vehicles, and green industry.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:54 WIB
PAM Jaya and WCR Provide Nutrition Education to Prevent Stunting
Jakarta's regional water utility PAM Jaya, through its women's organisation Daya Wanita, has partnered with Women and Children Resilience (WCR) to deliver nutrition and clean water education programmes aimed at preventing stunting across North Jakarta. The initiative targets mothers through PKK groups and Posyandu cadres, emphasising the critical link between animal protein intake, clean water access, and child development in shaping the nation's future generations.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:49 WIB
Prabowo Attends Board of Peace Summit in the US Today
President Prabowo Subianto is attending the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington, D.C., where he is also expected to sign a reciprocal trade tariff agreement with the United States, potentially at a rate of 19 per cent on Indonesian imports. The move has drawn criticism, notably from former Deputy Foreign Minister Dino Patti Djalal, who raised concerns about unequal standing among member states, Trump's personal dominance over the council, and the exclusion of Palestine despite Israel's
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:47 WIB
Annual "alarm" of affordable markets ahead of Ramadan
The Situbondo regency government in East Java has launched its annual affordable food programme in collaboration with Bulog and PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara to stabilise staple food prices ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. The market intervention initiative offers basic commodities below the government-set maximum retail price to counter seasonal demand-driven price surges, reflecting the routine policy instrument deployed by local governments across Indonesia during the fasting month.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:46 WIB
More Than 20 Countries to Attend Inaugural Peace Board Session
Over 20 countries are expected to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump announced the board's formation in January, inviting around 50 nations to join an organisation aimed at supporting Gaza's reconstruction and the path to peace.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:43 WIB
How Is the Military Involved in Building Merah Putih Cooperatives?
Indonesia's military has been actively involved in the construction of village-level Merah Putih cooperatives, with Military District Commands pressuring village heads to provide land and signing cooperation agreements with local leaders. A Tempo magazine investigation reveals cases in Bantul, Yogyakarta and Bangkalan, Madura where military personnel have demanded new buildings meeting specific government specifications, overriding existing village infrastructure and drawing formal protests from
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:43 WIB
US Military on Standby to Strike Iran from Saturday
CBS News reports that US forces have been placed on standby for a possible strike against Iran starting Saturday, though President Trump has not yet decided whether to proceed. The development comes amid ongoing nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with Trump warning of consequences "far worse" than previous strikes should diplomacy fail.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:33 WIB
Two Motorcycle Thieves Apprehended by Residents in North Jakarta
Two suspects were caught red-handed by local residents while attempting to steal a motorcycle in the Kelapa Gading area of North Jakarta. The pair have been charged under Article 477 of the new Criminal Code (Law No. 1 of 2023) for aggravated theft, which carries a maximum sentence of nine years' imprisonment.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:21 WIB
Yesterday's Headlines: 1,000 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives Completed, and Antam & PTBA's Persero Status Restored
A roundup of key economic developments includes the completion of 1,000 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives out of a target of 80,000, the Finance Minister's assurance that Indonesia's 40 per cent debt-to-GDP ratio remains safe, and Danantara's explanation for restoring Persero status to mining SOEs Antam and PTBA. The government also announced plans for a 200,000-head cattle investment in Central Kalimantan and the preparation of 255 vessels for Lebaran transport.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:19 WIB
Start of Ramadan: UBS Gold at Rp2.929 Million/gram and Galeri24 at Rp2.915 Million/gram
Gold bar prices at Pegadaian fell at the start of Ramadan, with UBS gold dropping to Rp2,929,000 per gram and Galeri24 to Rp2,915,000 per gram, down from Rp2,958,000 and Rp2,943,000 respectively the previous day. The price list covers quantities ranging from 0.5 grams to 1 kilogram for Galeri24 and up to 500 grams for UBS products.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:17 WIB
Flood-Affected Residents in Aceh Sell Sahur Meals to IPDN Cadets
A flood-displaced resident in Aceh Tamiang has turned adversity into opportunity by selling pre-dawn Ramadan meals to IPDN (Institute of Domestic Governance) cadets stationed at her evacuation site. The story highlights the resilience of disaster survivors and the presence of government trainees deployed to assist in flood-affected areas during the holy month.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:11 WIB
Democrat Party: Lunar New Year Celebrations a Moment to Strengthen Diversity and Unity
The Democrat Party held its first-ever Lunar New Year celebration, with chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) reaffirming the party's commitment to multiculturalism and national unity. AHY emphasised that Chinese-Indonesians are an integral part of the nation with equal rights, and highlighted his father SBY's 2014 presidential decree replacing discriminatory terminology as a historic act of reconciliation. Speaking also in his capacity as Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:04 WIB
Why the MKMK Chairman Refused to Disclose the Adies Kadir Ethics Report to Parliament
The chairman of the Constitutional Court's Ethics Council (MKMK), I Gede Palguna, firmly refused parliamentary requests to reveal details of an ethics complaint against newly appointed Constitutional Court justice Adies Kadir, stating he would rather resign than compromise the council's independence. The ethics complaint, filed by 21 legal practitioners and academics, concerns the controversial process by which Kadir — a former Golkar politician — replaced a previously confirmed candidate throug
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:00 WIB
Sunset, Takjil, and Shared Spaces
This reflective piece examines how Ramadan traditions in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, serve as a nexus of spirituality, micro-economic activity, and urban public space management. The article argues that the Ramadan narrative in modern Indonesia must be understood as a balance between religious devotion, socio-economic dynamics, and responsive public services shaped by local culture.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 14:53 WIB
Chilli and Shallot Prices Climb at Kramat Jati Central Market
Prices of large red chillies and shallots at Jakarta's Kramat Jati Central Market have risen significantly at the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah, driven by dwindling supply from key production centres such as Brebes in Central Java. Authorities including the National Food Agency and the Criminal Investigation Division of the National Police have conducted inspections to ensure the price increases stem from genuine supply constraints rather than market manipulation.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 14:42 WIB
Expert proposes voluntary licence scheme to curb book piracy
A legal expert from Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta has proposed a voluntary licence framework that would allow copyright holders to grant usage rights to third parties, including the government, in exchange for fair compensation to combat rampant book piracy. The proposal calls for explicit inclusion of the scheme in a revised Copyright Act, alongside reforms to collective management bodies and the revival of state publisher Balai Pustaka, drawing on international models such as the US fair us
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 14:33 WIB
Fact-Finding Commission Reveals Indications of Military Involvement in August Demonstrations
A Fact-Finding Commission has identified indications of Indonesian military (TNI) involvement in the August 2025 demonstration riots, categorised across four levels: incitement, negligence, deliberate inaction, and a breakdown in command accountability. However, the commission stated it has not found sufficient evidence to conclude institutional TNI involvement in the form of illegal operations or orders deliberately designed to create unrest.
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