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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.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:04 WIB
Basarnas: Body of Pelita Air Service Pilot Successfully Evacuated
The body of Pelita Air Service pilot Captain Hendrick Lodewyck Adam has been recovered after his Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft crashed in the hilly terrain of Krayan, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan, on 19 February 2026. The aircraft lost contact shortly after departing Long Bawan Airport for Tarakan, with eyewitnesses observing it descending at an angle behind hills at the end of the runway before an emergency locator signal was detected by a passing Susi Air flight.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:01 WIB
Jakarta Composite Index Closes Lower Led by Technology Sector
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) fell 0.44 per cent to 8,274.08, weighed down by technology stocks amid continued Rupiah weakness and investor concerns over Indonesia's fiscal outlook, including potential downgrades by MSCI and Moody's. Bank Indonesia held its benchmark rate steady at 4.75 per cent for the fifth consecutive time, while market participants await a scheduled trade agreement signing between Indonesia and the United States under a framework involving 19 per cent tariffs on Indonesi
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:00 WIB
Central Java Governor Offers Investment Opportunities to Indian Ambassador and Business Leaders
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi pitched new investment opportunities in green economy, medical workforce, and labour-intensive garment industries to Indian Ambassador Shri Sandeep Chakravorty and accompanying Indian business delegates in Semarang. India currently ranks 17th among foreign investors in Central Java with Rp646.52 billion in realised investment, and an Indian firm is set to break ground on a US$30 million project in August 2026, signalling growing bilateral economic ties between
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:00 WIB
Agam Regency Proposes Disaster-Damaged Infrastructure Repairs to Ministry
Agam Regency in West Sumatra has submitted proposals to the Ministry of Public Works for the repair of infrastructure damaged by hydrometeorological disasters, including roads, suspension bridges, irrigation networks, and clean water facilities. The disasters caused 166 deaths and 36 missing persons, with thousands of homes and agricultural land destroyed, prompting urgent calls for central government funding to restore basic services and economic activity.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:59 WIB
Zelensky: Progress on Military Issues in Geneva Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the latest trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Geneva have made progress on military matters, particularly regarding future ceasefire monitoring. However, significant political disagreements remain over territorial issues and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, with no formal agreement announced following the two-day round of negotiations.
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, 23:53 WIB
Two Iconic Samarinda Iftar Treats Recognised as National Cultural Heritage
Two traditional iftar dishes from Samarinda, East Kalimantan — bubur peca' and amparan tatak — have been designated as national Intangible Cultural Heritage items through preservation efforts by the East Kalimantan provincial government. The delicacies hold deep cultural significance during Ramadan, with bubur peca' served exclusively at the city's oldest mosque and amparan tatak consistently selling out at traditional street markets.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Bank Indonesia: US$1.6 Billion in Foreign Capital Inflows Help Stabilise Rupiah
Bank Indonesia recorded US$1.6 billion in net foreign portfolio inflows from the start of 2025 to mid-February 2026, driven primarily by investment in Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities (SRBI) and government bonds, which has helped stabilise the rupiah. BI Governor Perry Warjiyo noted that the rupiah remains undervalued relative to economic fundamentals, with short-term pressure stemming from global risk premia rather than domestic conditions, prompting the central bank to intensify intervention a
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Telkom supports capacity building and green funding through BBF programme
State-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom Indonesia has launched the Bumi Berseru Fest (BBF) 2026, a community-based initiative to accelerate green innovation through collaborative environmental action, capacity building, and green financing. The programme, which selected 43 projects from across Indonesia in its 2025 edition, provides funding and implementation support for community-led solutions addressing climate change, waste management, natural resource conservation, and circular economy
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Gaza Children Find Joy Through Simple Ramadan Lanterns
Palestinian artists and residents in Gaza are crafting colourful Ramadan lanterns from repurposed humanitarian aid boxes and salvaged materials to bring joy to children amid the ongoing aftermath of conflict. Community initiatives, including mural painting on bombed ruins, aim to provide psychological relief and a sense of normalcy during the holy month, as Gaza marks its third Ramadan since the conflict escalated in October 2023.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:49 WIB
OJK Outlines Three Key Policy Directions for Financial Services Sector in 2026
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced three policy pillars for 2026: strengthening financial sector resilience, developing a contributive financial ecosystem, and deepening capital markets with sustainable finance. Acting OJK Chief Commissioner Friderica Widyasari Dewi also revealed special lending provisions for Sumatra disaster-affected borrowers over the next three years, alongside commitments to support priority government programmes including the Free Nutritious Meals
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:49 WIB
DPR Member: Holiday Allowance Payments Must Be Planned and Structured
A member of the DPR's Commission IX has urged companies to incorporate holiday allowance (THR) payments into their annual financial planning rather than treating them as sudden obligations. The lawmaker called for stronger coordination between central government, regional authorities, and labour inspectors to ensure corporate compliance whilst maintaining a conducive business climate.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:45 WIB
UN Pushes for Formation of Global AI Fund for Developing Countries
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the creation of a US$3 billion global artificial intelligence fund to help developing countries build foundational capacity and avoid being left behind in the AI era. Speaking at the India AI Summit in New Delhi, Guterres warned that without investment many nations would be "locked out of the system" and stressed that AI must benefit all of humanity, not just a handful of countries or billionaires.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:44 WIB
Two companies in Galang Batang SEZ fined over illegal foreign workers
Two construction firms operating in the Galang Batang Special Economic Zone in Bintan, Kepulauan Riau, have been fined a combined Rp354 million for employing 31 illegal Chinese workers without the mandatory foreign workforce utilisation plan (RPTKA). The 31 workers have been deported to China, underscoring Indonesian authorities' enforcement of labour regulations governing foreign employment documentation.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:43 WIB
MP: Strengthening Nickel Governance Safeguards National Competitiveness
A member of Indonesia's House of Representatives has called for stronger governance of the national nickel industry, particularly in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, to ensure downstream processing remains healthy, competitive and sustainable. The MP stressed that Indonesia's position as a key player in the global critical minerals supply chain must be supported by robust national strategy amid intensifying geopolitical competition in the battery and electric vehicle sectors.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:42 WIB
KAI Madiun Operations Area Provides Additional Trains for Lebaran 2026 Transport
PT Kereta Api Indonesia's Madiun Operations Area (Daop 7) has arranged additional train services to accommodate the surge in passengers during the 2026 Lebaran travel period. As of 19 February 2026, some 55,147 tickets — roughly 69 per cent of the 80,124 available seats — had already been sold for departures between 11 March and 1 April, with the heaviest bookings concentrated in the 22 March to 1 April window. Four additional long-distance train routes will pass through the Madiun area, supplem
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:40 WIB
AWG Opposes Permits Granted to Two Israel-Affiliated Companies
The Aqsa Working Group (AWG), a humanitarian organisation, has condemned the Indonesian government's decision to grant investment and operational permits to two Israel-affiliated companies — PT Ormat Geothermal Indonesia in North Maluku and PT Volex Indonesia in the Riau Islands. AWG argues the permits contradict Indonesia's constitutional principles, its consistent diplomatic support for Palestinian independence, and President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita pledges on humanitarian-oriented econom
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:40 WIB
Judicial Commission Says Ethics Probe of Depok Court Judge Awaits Plenary Session Outcome
The Judicial Commission (KY) chairman stated that the decision on ethics proceedings against judges from the Depok District Court will be determined by the outcome of a KY plenary session, with sanctions ranging from mild to dismissal. The case follows the KPK's sting operation on 5 February 2026, which led to the arrest of seven individuals — including the chief and deputy chief of the Depok District Court — on suspicion of corruption involving a land dispute worth billions of rupiah.
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