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Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:14 WIB
Check BPNT Food Assistance 2026 Phase 1 Disbursement of IDR 600,000: How to Check Recipient Name via Mobile Phone
The Indonesian government has begun disbursing the first phase of the 2026 Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT) programme, providing IDR 600,000 per household for January–March 2026. Recipients can verify their eligibility and disbursement status through the official Cek Bansos portal (cekbansos.kemensos.go.id) or mobile application by entering their identification number. The funds are distributed via Himbara banks (BRI, BNI, Mandiri, BTN) and post offices, with some recipients already receiving pay
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:11 WIB
184,000 PBI JKN Recipients Transferred to Civil Servant and State-Owned Enterprise Employee Segment
Indonesia's Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf announced that 869,000 of 11 million previously inactive Health Insurance Premium Assistance (PBI JKN) recipients have been reactivated or transferred through various schemes. Among the transfers, 184,357 participants were shifted to the civil servant or state-owned enterprise employee segment, indicating previous targeting inefficiencies, while the government continues verification processes to ensure accurate data and provide reactivation mechanisms
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:05 WIB
United Tractors (UNTR) Net Profit Falls 24% to Rp14.8 Trillion in 2025
United Tractors (UNTR) reported a 24% decline in net profit to Rp14.8 trillion in 2025, driven by lower contributions from its mining contractor segment hit by heavy rainfall and thermal coal operations affected by lower coal prices, partially offset by gold price strength. Consolidated net revenue fell 2% to Rp131.3 trillion, with significant declines across mining contractor (-7%), construction equipment (-2%), and thermal coal segments (-7%), whilst the gold and other minerals segment surged
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 WIB
Sleeping Driver Triggers Collision, Transjakarta Launches Special Hotline for Bus Operators
Transjakarta has launched a dedicated hotline for bus drivers following a collision caused by driver fatigue on Corridor 13. The initiative, accompanied by a safety rally for hundreds of drivers and partner operators, aims to embed safety culture across the company's operations, which served 413 million passengers in 2025.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:01 WIB
Bank Indonesia Currency Exchange Booking Quota Exhausted for Java Region
Bank Indonesia's currency exchange booking quota for Period 2 in the Java region has been fully exhausted as of Friday, 27 February 2026, just three days after registration opened on 24 February. The quota for currency exchanges scheduled between 28 February and 15 March 2026 is now filled, with no go-show walk-in exchanges permitted without prior booking through the Pintar BI application.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 11:00 WIB
Bombardment Barrage: Russia Launches 420 Drones and 39 Missiles at Ukraine
Russian forces launched 420 drones and 39 missiles against Ukraine overnight on 26-27 February 2026, targeting critical infrastructure and residential areas across multiple cities including Zaporizhzhia and areas surrounding Kyiv. President Zelensky condemned the strikes, which occurred hours before Ukrainian and US officials were scheduled to meet in Geneva for peace negotiations. The attack, which wounded dozens across eight regions, continues a sustained Russian campaign to cripple Ukrainian
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:59 WIB
Seeking Justice for Sea Dragon Crew Member: Hotman Paris Steps In, Family Pleads at Parliament
High-profile lawyer Hotman Paris Hutapea appeared before Indonesia's parliamentary commission to defend crew member Fandi Ramadhan, who faces a death sentence in a drug smuggling case involving nearly 2 tonnes of methamphetamine on the vessel Sea Dragon. Hutapea argued that Fandi, who had only worked aboard the ship for three days, had no knowledge of the drugs and repeatedly questioned the ship's captain about mysterious cargo boxes that were allegedly told to contain gold and money.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:59 WIB
DPR Budget Committee Chair Said Abdullah Clarifies Free Nutritious Meals Programme Budget Allocation in National Budget
The Chair of the DPR's Budget Committee, Said Abdullah, has responded to controversy surrounding the allocation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme by explaining the budget governance framework within the 2025 and 2026 National Budget. The government and DPR have allocated Rp 71 trillion for MBG in 2025 and Rp 268 trillion in 2026, positioning it within the education budget line item which constitutionally comprises 20 per cent of state expenditure. Said emphasized that the placement of
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:57 WIB
BLUD Procurement Becomes More Transparent and Accountable Through Digital Marketplace Adoption
The Indonesian government is advancing digital transformation in regional financial management through the Lokapasar Mitra LKPP RI digital marketplace to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability in BLUD (Regional Public Service Bodies) procurement. The Ministry of Home Affairs conducted a nationwide webinar attended by nearly 1,000 participants from various BLUD units, including hospitals, health centres, and schools, to accelerate adoption of digital procurement mechanisms. This ini
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:56 WIB
Drug Dealer Ko Erwin Arrested in Connection with Former Bima City Police Chief
Drug trafficking kingpin Erwin Iskandar, alias Ko Erwin, has been arrested by the Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate in Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra, whilst attempting to flee to Malaysia. The arrest is connected to an ongoing corruption and drug-trafficking scandal involving former Bima City Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro and former drug taskforce head AKP Malaungi, who allegedly received substantial payments and narcotics from Ko Erwin. Two additional suspec
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:56 WIB
KPK Examines Eight Village Chiefs and Officials in Extortion Case Involving Pati Regent Sudewo
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) interrogated 14 witnesses, including eight village chiefs and officials from Pati Regency, in connection with alleged extortion charges against suspended Regent Sudewo. The investigation focuses on claims that village officials were coerced into paying bribes to Sudewo through coordinators in exchange for village position appointments. Sudewo faces multiple corruption charges related to both the extortion scheme and separate bribery allegations involvi
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:55 WIB
BRI, BNI, Mandiri and BTN Actively Distributing Dividends: Who is the Most Generous?
Indonesia's four major state-owned banks—BRI, BNI, Mandiri, and BTN—have demonstrated significantly increased dividend yields from 2022 through 2026 projections, with state asset manager Danantara actively pushing higher dividend payout ratios. Bank Mandiri leads with projected 2026 yields of 7.32%, whilst BNI and BTN have shown the most dramatic growth trajectories, with BNI surging from 1.81% in 2022 to 7.88% projected for 2026. These increased distributions reflect both strong profitability a
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:51 WIB
Trump's 15 Per Cent Tariff Emerges as IHSG Threat, Market Correction Risk of up to 7 Per Cent Looms
US President Donald Trump's proposed 15 per cent import tariff has sparked concerns in global financial markets, with analysts warning Indonesia's Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) faces potential pressure from foreign fund outflows and risk-off sentiment. A significant capital outflow triggered by trade tensions could trigger index corrections ranging from 3-7 per cent in the short term, particularly if the IHSG fails to hold key technical support levels around 8,135-8,200.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:47 WIB
Drug Trafficker Ko Erwin, Who Paid Rp 2.8 Billion to Ex-Bima Police Chief, Attempts Escape to Malaysia
Drug trafficker Erwin Iskandar (Ko Erwin), who allegedly paid Rp 2.8 billion to former Bima Police Chief AKBP Didik, was arrested in Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra on 26 February whilst attempting to flee to Malaysia by boat. The National Police Narcotics Investigation Directorate also detained two accomplices who allegedly facilitated Ko Erwin's escape, as the wanted suspect now faces investigation at police headquarters.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:45 WIB
162,000 Hajj Pilgrim Visa Documents Processed, Target Completion Early March
Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has processed 162,000 visa documents for hajj pilgrims, with approximately 40,000 remaining under review, aiming for completion by early March ahead of Eid al-Fitr. A 24-hour visa processing team of 85 personnel faces technical connectivity challenges with Saudi Arabia and has restricted pilgrim quota transfers to maintain stability, though staff report satisfaction with balancing work and religious observance during Ramadan.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:45 WIB
Nurturing the Pulse of Philanthropy within the Framework of Constitutional Government
This opinion article examines the proposed centralisation of zakat (Islamic alms) management by the Indonesian government through the proposed Lembaga Pengelola Dana Umat (LPDU), questioning whether such centralisation aligns with Indonesia's constitutional framework as a constitutional state and the guarantee of religious freedom. The author argues that Indonesia's civil society organisations have historically managed Islamic philanthropy effectively through bottom-up, trust-based systems, and
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:41 WIB
Indonesia Stock Exchange Closely Monitors Five Listed Companies Over Unusual Share Price Movement
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) is closely monitoring five listed companies due to unusual market activity in their share trading patterns, specifically irregular transaction activity for PT Mahkota Group and unexplained price increases for the other four companies. The Unusual Market Activity announcement does not necessarily indicate regulatory violations but serves as an investor protection measure. The BEI has advised investors to carefully review company responses, monitor company perfor
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:40 WIB
United States Imposes High Tariffs on Indonesian Solar Panels: What's the Reason?
The United States Department of Commerce has imposed temporary countervailing duties on solar cells and panels imported from Indonesia, India, and Laos, citing allegations of unfair government subsidies that harm American domestic producers. Indonesia faces a general subsidy rate of 104.38 percent, with individual companies such as PT Blue Sky Solar facing tariffs as high as 143.3 percent. This decision represents the latest in a series of US trade barriers against Asian solar imports spanning o
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:40 WIB
Oil Prices Fall as Markets Monitor Iran-US Negotiations
Global crude oil prices declined slightly on Friday morning as markets await developments in ongoing Iran-US negotiations that could affect global energy supply. The reduction in geopolitical risk premiums, stemming from prospects of continued diplomatic dialogue, has limited upward pressure on oil prices, with markets expecting relatively flat trading in the $60-70 per barrel range for WTI and around $70 per barrel for Brent until clearer signals emerge in early March.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 10:39 WIB
The Fate of 280 Million Indonesians' Data at the Mercy of Trade Agreements
Indonesia's trade agreement with the United States signed on 19 February 2026 contains clauses that undermine the nation's newly established digital data protection framework by prohibiting mandatory local data storage requirements and effectively pre-determining the adequacy assessment of US data protection standards. The agreement creates significant risks for the personal data of 280 million Indonesians, as it enables US government access through mechanisms such as the CLOUD Act and FISA Sect
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