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Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 09:00 WIB
Commission III: Child abuse case in Tual must be investigated transparently
The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission III has demanded that the Indonesian National Police conduct a transparent and thorough investigation into the alleged assault that killed a 14-year-old student in Tual, Maluku, reportedly at the hands of a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer. The lawmaker stressed the need to protect the victim's family from intimidation and pledged that Commission III would oversee the case through to trial to ensure accountability.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:59 WIB
Asian Markets Shine Amid Trump Import Tariff Uncertainty, South Korea's Kospi Hits Record High
Asia-Pacific markets rallied at the start of the week despite ongoing uncertainty over US tariff policy, with South Korea's Kospi index surging 1.7 per cent to a new record high. The gains came after the US Supreme Court struck down most of Trump's trade agenda enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, prompting Trump to announce a new blanket 15 per cent global tariff. Wall Street also closed higher on Friday as investors welcomed the court ruling as potentially easing corp
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:57 WIB
Jakarta's Free Health Check Programme Coverage Exceeds 2025 Target
Jakarta's Free Health Check (CKG) programme reached 37.5 per cent coverage in 2025, surpassing the 36 per cent target set under the National Medium-Term Development Plan 2025-2029, with over 4.2 million residents screened. The provincial government is expanding the programme through community health centres, workplace initiatives, and integration with other priority health programmes, whilst adding skin disease screening in 2026.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:56 WIB
Police seize ten tonnes of illicit liquor in Samarinda, detain 12 individuals
Samarinda police intercepted approximately 10 tonnes of traditional Cap Tikus liquor being transported by road in the early hours of Monday, arresting 12 suspects including distributors, drivers and labourers. The seizure, carried out during a joint patrol under Operasi Pekat Mahakam 2026, involved two trucks and one passenger vehicle, with investigations now under way.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:52 WIB
MPR Speaker deems proposed 7 per cent parliamentary threshold too high
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani has criticised a proposal by the NasDem Party to raise Indonesia's parliamentary threshold from 4 to 7 per cent, calling it excessively burdensome for political parties. The debate comes as the House of Representatives prepares to begin revising the Election Law in 2026, following a Constitutional Court ruling that found no rational basis for the current 4 per cent threshold and ordered legislators to amend it before the 2029 general elections.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:47 WIB
House Commission X Warns LPDP Alumni Over 'Only I Should Be Indonesian' Remark: Scholarship Uses Public Funds
The Chair of House Commission X has responded to the viral controversy surrounding an LPDP scholarship alumna who publicly stated she would ensure her children held foreign citizenship rather than Indonesian nationality. The lawmaker stressed that LPDP scholarships are funded by public money and recipients bear a moral and political obligation to demonstrate national commitment, whilst urging proportionate public discourse and stronger post-study oversight mechanisms.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:46 WIB
Transjakarta Corridor 13 buses delayed by up to 39 minutes on Monday morning
Transjakarta's Corridor 13 bus services experienced severe delays on Monday morning, with journey times ballooning from the usual 7 minutes to 39 minutes due to heavy traffic congestion near Puri Beta 2 and the JORR underpass. The disruption, which also affected Mikrotrans feeder services, marks the second such incident in February 2026, raising questions about recurring congestion on the route.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:42 WIB
Selected photographs from the third week of February 2026
A curated collection of news photographs from across Indonesia captures the aftermath of recurring flash floods in West Sumatra and North Sumatra, early rice harvesting due to flooding in West Java, the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah, Lunar New Year celebrations in Jakarta, and various cultural traditions. The images highlight ongoing disaster recovery challenges, infrastructure damage, and communal resilience across the archipelago.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:42 WIB
Ministry of Women's Empowerment Spotlights Sukabumi Case of Child Allegedly Tortured to Death by Stepmother
The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) has expressed deep concern over the death of a 12-year-old boy in Sukabumi, West Java, who allegedly suffered fatal abuse at the hands of his stepmother during the month of Ramadan. The ministry pledged to strengthen child abuse reporting services and partner with the Ministry of Population and Family Development to reinforce the family's role as a pillar of child protection, whilst urging community organisations to step up edu
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:22 WIB
Father of Death Penalty Defendant Cannot Afford Travel Costs to Attend Son's Trial
The father of Fandi Ramadhan, a 25-year-old defendant facing the death penalty for allegedly smuggling nearly two tonnes of narcotics, has struggled to afford travel from Medan to Batam to attend court hearings. The fisherman, who earns between Rp30,000 and Rp100,000 per day, relied on donations from villagers to purchase boat tickets, highlighting the financial burden on families of defendants in Indonesia's criminal justice system.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:16 WIB
LPDP Alumni Controversy: Deputy Minister Stella and Parliamentarians Respond to Viral Citizenship Remarks
A viral video by LPDP scholarship alumna DS, celebrating her child's British citizenship and declaring "it's enough that I'm Indonesian, my children shouldn't be," has sparked national outrage and official responses. LPDP has summoned her husband AP over alleged unfulfilled post-study service obligations, whilst Deputy Minister Stella Christie and parliamentarian Melchias Mekeng have weighed in on the moral and ethical dimensions of state-funded scholarship recipients rejecting Indonesian nation
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 08:03 WIB
Ethics Hearing for Brimob Officer Who Beat Child to Death in Maluku Held Today
The Maluku Regional Police is holding an ethics hearing today against a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer, First Class Private MS, who fatally assaulted a 14-year-old student in Southeast Maluku. The Maluku Police Chief has stated the officer will face dishonourable discharge, while criminal proceedings are being fast-tracked through the Tual City Police with a target of transferring the case file to prosecutors by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:56 WIB
Awaiting Resolution: DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Tackles Padel Court Noise Controversy
The DKI Jakarta provincial government is preparing firm action against padel courts in residential areas following persistent noise complaints from residents, with Governor Pramono Anung ordering a comprehensive review of permits and operations. The administration has signalled that courts found to be disturbing public order, operating without proper permits, or lacking community consent could face operational restrictions or licence revocation.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:53 WIB
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Sabah, Malaysia; No Tsunami Threat for North Kalimantan
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck north of Sabah, Malaysia, in the early hours of Monday, with its epicentre located approximately 109 kilometres northeast of Kota Kinabalu at a depth of 628 kilometres. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed the quake posed no tsunami risk to North Kalimantan, though tremors were felt in Nunukan and Tarakan.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:49 WIB
Yesterday in Politics: Diplomacy at the Board of Peace to Papua Security Situation
A roundup of key political developments covers praise for President Prabowo's diplomacy at the Board of Peace forum, Indonesia's push to liberate Palestine, and the parliamentary ethics body clearing Ahmad Sahroni's reinstatement. The summary also highlights concerns over ongoing security incidents in Papua and the government's response to instability in Yahukimo regency.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:47 WIB
Positive Signals Emerge for JCI: Five Analyst-Picked Stock Recommendations with Profit Potential
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) is projected to rebound and test its nearest resistance level on Monday, 23 February 2026, after closing with a slim 0.03 per cent correction at 8,271 ahead of the weekend. Binaartha Sekuritas analyst Ivan Rosanova identifies a positive Fibonacci signal at the 8,179 support level and recommends five stocks — ADRO, ANTM, CPIN, KLBF and MBMA — as potential profit opportunities for investors.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:47 WIB
Yesterday's Legal News: Child Abuse in Maluku to Asset Forfeiture Bill
A roundup of major legal developments includes Coordinating Minister Yusril's demand for ethical and criminal proceedings against a mobile brigade officer who allegedly killed a child in Maluku, and the KPK's endorsement of the Asset Forfeiture Bill currently under discussion by the government and parliament. Other cases covered include a child allegedly killed by a stepmother in Sukabumi, a young police officer's suspected hazing death in Makassar, and the arrest of an Interpol fugitive linked
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:40 WIB
Baby Elephant Falls into Septic Tank, Herd Rampages and Destroys Workers' Quarters in Siak
A herd of 11 wild elephants rampaged through worker accommodation at a PT Arara Abadi plantation district in Siak, Riau, after a seven-day-old calf fell into a 2.5-metre-deep septic tank. The Wildlife Rescue Unit and mahouts successfully evacuated the calf within 45 minutes, but six dormitory rooms and three motorcycles were damaged, highlighting the persistent human-wildlife conflict in Riau's plantation zones.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:39 WIB
UBS and Galeri24 gold prices at Pegadaian unchanged on Monday morning
Gold bar prices at state pawnshop Pegadaian remained flat on Monday morning, with UBS gold holding at Rp3,061,000 per gramme and Galeri24 steady at Rp3,047,000 per gramme. The prices were unchanged from Sunday's figures, with Antam gold prices expected to be updated after 08:30 WIB.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 07:38 WIB
Controversy Over Non-Halal Food Sales Ban in Medan: City Government Offers Clarification
Medan's city government has moved to quell controversy surrounding a mayoral circular on the regulation of non-halal meat sales, insisting the policy concerns spatial planning rather than an outright ban. Officials say designated market areas with waived fees have been prepared for affected traders, and the policy was drafted in consultation with religious and community bodies to maintain social harmony.
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