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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.
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, 23:23 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
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 21:16 WIB
Why Pramono Plans to Review Padel Court Permits
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has announced a comprehensive review of padel court operating permits following residents' complaints about excessive noise. The governor pledged to summon all stakeholders and take firm action against any facilities found to be operating in violation of their permits or causing disturbance to surrounding communities.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 21:10 WIB
Prabowo: First Time in History There Have Been Protests Against Efficiency
President Prabowo Subianto, speaking at a business summit in Washington D.C., expressed dismay at mass protests opposing his budget-cutting policies, claiming it was the first time in world history that demonstrations had been held against government efficiency. He claimed to have saved US$18 billion through austerity measures whilst drawing parallels with America's DOGE initiative, even as student organisations such as BEM SI and BEM UI staged large-scale protests demanding the repeal of his bu
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 21:03 WIB
Istiqlal Mosque Prepares Accommodation for President During Ramadan
The Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque and Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has announced that the mosque will provide dedicated overnight accommodation for the president and vice president during Ramadan activities, starting this year. The facility, located within the mosque complex, is intended to support security and mobility whilst enabling the head of state to participate in late-night religious observances and state events held at the national mosque.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 21:00 WIB
Prabowo in the US: We Want More Investment
President Prabowo Subianto courted American business leaders at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., positioning Indonesia as a competitive investment destination with abundant critical minerals and accelerating industrialisation. He highlighted that the Danantara Investment Management Agency would initiate 18 downstream processing projects this year, including a US$3 billion waste-to-energy scheme, whilst pledging regulatory certainty and good governance to attract foreign capital.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:52 WIB
Dasco Confirms Sahroni Has Returned as Active Legislator
Ahmad Sahroni has resumed active duties as a legislator following a six-month suspension, with House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad confirming his appointment as Deputy Chairman of Commission III. Sahroni was sanctioned by both the NasDem Party and the House Ethics Council in August 2025 for remarks deemed offensive to the public during a wave of mass demonstrations.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:46 WIB
Sahroni Speaks After Returning as Commission III Deputy Chair
NasDem politician Ahmad Sahroni has been reinstated as Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives' Commission III (Legal Affairs) after serving a six-month suspension imposed following controversial remarks during the August 2025 protest wave. Sahroni replaces Rusdi Masse Mappasessu, who resigned from both the DPR and NasDem to join the Indonesian Solidarity Party, marking a notable shift in parliamentary and party alignments.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:46 WIB
Religious Affairs Minister Responds to Gratification Allegations Over Private Jet Use
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has dismissed allegations of gratification after being filmed using a private jet owned by politician Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO) to attend a madrasah inauguration in South Sulawesi, claiming the invitation came through family ties. Indonesia Corruption Watch and Trend Asia estimate the flight cost at least Rp 566 billion and warn the minister's acceptance of the facility potentially constitutes a criminal corruption offence under Indonesia's anti-graft la
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:32 WIB
School Hours in Jakarta Limited to 2pm During Ramadan
The Jakarta Provincial Government has capped school hours at 2pm during Ramadan 1447 Hijriah, following a joint circular from the ministries of education, home affairs, and religious affairs. The policy, part of a broader national learning scheme agreed at ministerial level under Coordinating Minister Pratikno, divides the Ramadan period into out-of-school learning, face-to-face instruction, and post-Eid holidays, with an emphasis on character education through social and religious activities.
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