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Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 00:03 WIB
Daop 9 Stages Barongsai Performances to Celebrate Lunar New Year at Jember and Banyuwangi Stations
PT Kereta Api Indonesia's Operational Area 9 in Jember staged barongsai (lion dance) performances and distributed free refreshments at stations in Jember and Banyuwangi to mark Lunar New Year 2577 Kongzili. The state-owned railway operator recorded approximately 54,000 departing and 55,000 arriving passengers across the extended Lunar New Year holiday period (13–17 February 2026), reflecting strong public demand for rail services and the company's strategy to enhance the passenger experience bey
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 00:03 WIB
Flooded public cemetery fails to deter residents from visiting family graves ahead of Ramadan
Residents in Jakarta braved floodwaters at Semper Public Cemetery (TPU Semper) to visit family graves ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The tradition of grave pilgrimages before Ramadan, in which Muslims pray for deceased relatives, continued despite the cemetery being submerged by flooding.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:57 WIB
Indonesian Military Completes Armco Bridge Construction in Koto Malintang, Agam
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) have nearly completed construction of an armco bridge in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, with an inauguration planned for 23 February 2026. The six-metre bridge replaces a crossing destroyed by flash floods in November 2025, restoring vital transport access for local farmers and schoolchildren who had been forced to take lengthy detours through neighbouring areas.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:56 WIB
Flash Flood Survivors in Agam Welcome Ramadan with Joy at Temporary Shelters
Survivors of flash floods and landslides in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, have expressed gratitude at being able to welcome Ramadan 1447 Hijriah from temporary shelters (huntara) built by Danantara and state-owned construction firm PT Nindya Karya. Some 35 households from two affected hamlets moved into the shelters on 14 February, with local authorities calling for continued support through to the construction of permanent housing.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:53 WIB
Expert Reveals Why Islamic Banks Are More Expensive
Handi Risza, Vice Rector of Paramadina University and Deputy Head of CSED-INDEF, attributes the perception that Islamic banking is more expensive to the sector's heavy reliance on murabahah (cost-plus sale) contracts with fixed margins, which appear costlier than conventional banks' initially lower floating rates. He urged the industry to diversify into profit-sharing instruments such as mudharabah and musyarakah, framing Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa's recent criticism as a constructive
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:53 WIB
Trump Says US Currently in Negotiations with Cuba to Reach Deal
US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is currently in talks with Cuba, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading the negotiations. The statement comes amid Washington's reimposition of a blockade on Cuba, including a fuel embargo, as part of broader efforts to pressure the communist government, while Trump declined to rule out military action against the island nation.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Four Armed Criminal Group Members Under Elkius Kobak Arrested in Dekai
Security forces arrested four members of an armed criminal group (KKB) led by Elkius Kobak in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Highland Papua, with two suspects identified as perpetrators of a school arson attack. The same group is also linked to the fatal shooting of a Smart Air aircraft in Korowai Batu, South Papua, which killed two crew members, though no arrests have yet been made in that case.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:51 WIB
Minister of Religious Affairs Arrives at Venue for Isbat Session to Determine 1 Ramadan 1447 H
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar arrived at Hotel Borobudur in Central Jakarta for the isbat session to officially determine the start of Ramadan 1447 H. The session was relocated from the Ministry of Religious Affairs office due to ongoing road construction on Jalan Thamrin causing parking and access concerns. The minister confirmed all preparations were complete and urged all parties to await the official announcement following the session.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:51 WIB
Ministry of Women's Empowerment Pushes for Women's Involvement in Social Forestry Management
Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Veronica Tan has called for greater inclusion of women in social forestry management, arguing that administrative reforms are needed to ensure women workers are formally recognised and have direct access to economic benefits. Speaking during a visit to the Komodo Bamboo Campus in East Nusa Tenggara, she highlighted a model combining three local initiatives — Mama Bambu, Women's Food Gardens, and Social Forestry — as a sustainable and i
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:49 WIB
BRIN Highlights Weaknesses in Single Global Hijri Calendar Concept for Determining Start of Ramadan
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has raised concerns about the Single Global Hijri Calendar concept, arguing that its global reference lines fail to account for Indonesia's distinct astronomical and atmospheric conditions. The critique underscores the ongoing tension between Muhammadiyah's global calculation method and the government's regional observation-based criteria, with BRIN calling for stronger local observation data to improve Islamic calendar accuracy in tropi
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:45 WIB
Catholic Church in Kupang Holds Lunar New Year Mass
A Catholic church in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, celebrated Lunar New Year 2577 with a special Eucharistic Mass themed "Harmony in Diversity." The event at Santa Maria Assumpta Church, led by Parish Priest Father Rudy Tjung Lake, exemplifies Indonesia's interfaith and multicultural traditions, with the priest distributing traditional red envelopes (angpau) to children during the celebration.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:45 WIB
Nightlife Venues in Jakarta Required to Close During Ramadan, with Exceptions
The Jakarta provincial government has mandated the closure of nightclubs, discotheques, bars and other adult entertainment venues from one day before Ramadan through to one day after the second day of Eid al-Fitr. Exceptions apply to establishments located in four- and five-star hotels and designated commercial zones, provided they are not near residential areas, places of worship, schools or hospitals, with operating hours restricted to 8.30pm–1.30am. The policy, issued under Announcement No. e
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:43 WIB
Haedar Nashir Urges Muslims to Make Ramadan a Social Canopy
Muhammadiyah chairman Haedar Nashir has called on Muslims to respond wisely and with tolerance to differences in determining the start of Ramadan 1447 H, noting that such variations will persist until the Islamic world adopts a unified calendar. He urged the faithful to focus on the substantive purpose of fasting — attaining piety and strengthening social relations — rather than allowing disputes over dates to disrupt the holy month.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:43 WIB
Tidal Flooding on North Coast Recedes, Surabaya-Gresik Traffic Returns to Normal
Tidal flooding that paralysed the Surabaya-Gresik corridor in the Osowilangun coastal area has receded, with the Surabaya municipal government deploying round-the-clock teams to clear underground drainage channels and operate pump stations. The incident highlights the need for cross-agency coordination between local and central government to manage major waterways, as Indonesia's meteorological agency BMKG has warned of continued tidal surge and extreme weather risks through 20-21 February 2026.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:43 WIB
Inkoppas Urges DKI Jakarta to Consider Economic Impact of Smoke-Free Zone Regulation
The Indonesian Market Traders' Cooperative Federation (Inkoppas) has called on Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo to carefully assess the economic consequences of Regional Regulation No. 7/2025 on Smoke-Free Zones before issuing implementing guidelines. The federation warns that restrictions on tobacco product display, advertising and sales could severely harm small traders and market cooperatives, urging field studies before any governor's regulation is enacted.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:43 WIB
Pilgrim Visits Surge at Bogor's Dreded Cemetery Ahead of Ramadan
The Dreded Public Cemetery in South Bogor has seen a sharp increase in visitors as residents flock to pay respects to deceased family members ahead of Ramadan. The government is set to hold an isbat session led by Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar to determine the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:37 WIB
Hizbullah warns Israel of potential "painful" response
Hizbullah leader Naim Qassem warned that Israel would face a "painful" response if tensions escalate, whilst accusing the United States of directly supporting Israeli military operations and regional expansion. Speaking at a memorial ceremony, Qassem described Israel as an "expansionist entity" pursuing a "maximum pressure" strategy, and characterised Washington as a "full partner" in Israel's territorial and military campaigns.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:37 WIB
What Time Is Today's Annular Solar Eclipse and What Are Its Effects?
An annular solar eclipse occurred on 17 February 2026, though it was not visible from Indonesia as its path crossed Antarctica, southern Africa, and parts of South America. Indonesia's meteorological agency BMKG issued warnings about high waves in the Riau Islands, particularly around Anambas and Natuna, driven by active west monsoon winds coinciding with the eclipse period, urging fishermen and maritime transport operators to exercise caution.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:36 WIB
Police Deploy Tight Security for Lunar New Year Worship in Bengkayang
Bengkayang Police deployed 87 joint personnel to secure Lunar New Year 2577 Kongzili celebrations across 38 temples and viharas in six sub-districts of Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan, with an estimated 3,315 worshippers attending. The operation included multi-layered security at houses of worship, coordination with fire services and the state electricity company, and traffic management at key intersections, with authorities reporting no security disturbances through midday.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 23:32 WIB
38 MSMEs Participate in Mimika Lunar New Year Market Festival
A total of 38 micro, small and medium enterprises participated in the 2026 Lunar New Year Market Festival organised by the Indonesian Chinese Social Association (PSMTI) in Mimika Regency, Central Papua. The three-day festival aimed to promote Chinese-Indonesian culture whilst boosting the local economy, with some stalls reportedly earning up to Rp3 million per day and the regional crafts council showcasing indigenous Kamoro tribal carvings and woven goods from local artisans.
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