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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:02 WIB
KPK Questions Witness on PT PGN Financial Reports
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has questioned a witness regarding financial reports of state gas company PT PGN in connection with an alleged corruption case involving a gas trading agreement with PT Inti Alasindo Energy. The case, which involves a US$15 million advance payment for a gas purchase not included in PGN's approved work plan, has so far seen four suspects named, including PGN's former president director and commercial director, with state losses estimated at US$15 millio
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:02 WIB
Netflix Sues ByteDance over AI Seedance 2.0 Copyright Infringement
Netflix has threatened ByteDance with litigation over its AI video generation service Seedance 2.0, alleging it facilitates mass copyright infringement of iconic Netflix properties including Stranger Things, Squid Game, and Bridgerton. The cease-and-desist letter demands removal of Netflix intellectual property from training datasets, following similar actions by Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros. against the Chinese technology company.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 20:02 WIB
Ministry of Villages: Village Funds Must Be Responsive to Climate Change Issues
Indonesia's Ministry of Villages and Disadvantaged Regions Development has called for village funds to be directed towards addressing climate change, as hydrometeorological disaster risks increasingly affect rural areas. The policy reform, part of a Climate Policy Based Financing scheme involving Bappenas and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, aims to use the Village Climate Risk Index as a basis for budget allocation rather than merely an annual reporting tool.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:55 WIB
Landslide-Blocked Main Road in Central Aceh Undergoing Clearance
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall buried the main road connecting Takengon city to Bintang subdistrict in Central Aceh, causing significant traffic congestion. The Regional Disaster Management Agency deployed excavators to clear the debris, and the road was reopened by late evening, though multiple locations in the district remain at risk of further landslides due to soft soil conditions and continued heavy rain.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:54 WIB
Ministry of Transmigration Supports SMEs at Inacraft 2026, Transactions Reach Hundreds of Millions of Rupiah
The Ministry of Transmigration showcased products from transmigration area SMEs at Inacraft 2026, attracting 3,724 visitors and recording sales of Rp154 million. The participation forms part of the ministry's Trans Karya Nusa programme under Ministerial Regulation No. 8/2025 on Transmigration Transformation, aimed at broadening market access for local commodity-based products with potential for global reach.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:54 WIB
Indonesia and India Strengthen Cooperation Across Multiple Digital Sectors
Indonesia and India have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation across five key digital areas, including artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, semiconductor chip design, cybersecurity, and talent development. The bilateral discussions, held on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, signal Indonesia's keen interest in adapting India's proven digital governance models, particularly its Aadhaar digital identity system and AI democratisation approach, to accelerate its
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:54 WIB
Joint Search Team Recovers Body of Man Who Drowned in Kali Sunter
A joint search and rescue operation recovered the body of a 51-year-old man named Vendi who drowned after falling into Kali Sunter in North Jakarta. The operation involved dozens of personnel from multiple agencies including the Jakarta SAR Office, police, military, and local emergency services, utilising specialised equipment such as the Aqua Eye underwater detection device.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:48 WIB
Motorcycle Stolen from Matraman Community Health Centre
Police are investigating the theft of a motorcycle from the Matraman Community Health Centre (Puskesmas) in East Jakarta, with CCTV footage showing a lone suspect who wore a cap to conceal his identity. The case went viral on social media after footage emerged of the perpetrator pushing away an unlocked motorcycle from the premises.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:47 WIB
Reason Revealed Behind Sub-District Official Sharing Rio Haryanto's Documents on Social Media
A sub-district office employee in Solo has been found to have shared racing driver Rio Haryanto's private documents on social media out of a sense of pride in serving a public figure. The Solo City Civil Service Agency is investigating the breach of privacy, noting that private administrative services should not be made public, and is cross-checking the employee's account with statements from supervisors.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:47 WIB
Metro Police Food Task Force Warns Traders Not to Sell Staples Above Maximum Retail Price
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police food task force conducted price monitoring at Koja Baru Market in North Jakarta, warning traders against selling basic commodities above the government-set maximum retail price (HET). Authorities threatened to revoke business licences for repeat offenders and extend inspections to Tangerang ahead of Eid al-Fitr to ensure food availability and price compliance. The National Food Agency confirmed that staple stocks, including rice and cooking oil, remain adequate th
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:45 WIB
House Commission XI Pushes Economic Growth Through Strategic Investment
The chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission XI has urged Indonesia to accelerate strategic investment to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth, particularly in energy, critical minerals, food, and technology sectors. He highlighted the establishment of Danantara Indonesia as a national investment platform that provides a more systematic mechanism for linking industrial needs, financing, and investor interest across cross-sector projects including mineral downstreaming, new
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:43 WIB
Four Transjakarta routes modified from 21 February 2026
PT Transportasi Jakarta is modifying four bus routes — 4D, 6M, 9H, and 11B — effective 21 February 2026, with changes to stop coverage aimed at optimising service and operational effectiveness. The adjustments include removing certain stops and adding new ones, notably the addition of Halimun Stop for routes 4D and 6M in both directions.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:42 WIB
Village Development Ministry urges villages to strengthen disaster mitigation capacity
Indonesia's Ministry of Villages and Disadvantaged Regions Development is pushing for systematic improvements in village-level disaster mitigation, as total disaster events reached 3,116 in 2025 — a 121 per cent increase on 2024. The ministry is promoting the use of a Village Climate Risk Index as a basis for policy and budgeting, recognising that rural communities are disproportionately vulnerable due to their dependence on single sources of livelihood.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:38 WIB
Jakarta Food and Drug Authority to Conduct Ramadan Street Food Surveillance
Jakarta's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BBPOM) will carry out inspections of takjil (Ramadan breaking-fast snacks) throughout the holy month, following discoveries of formaldehyde and rhodamine B in street food samples last year. Pre-Ramadan surveillance of processed foods at supermarkets, distributors and importers has already begun since 18 February 2026, underscoring ongoing food safety concerns in the capital.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:37 WIB
Indonesian Maritime Security Agency Personnel Trained by Japanese Coast Guard in Aerial Sea Surveillance
Indonesia's Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) has sent six personnel to undergo training with the Japanese Coast Guard in aerial maritime surveillance using a Gulfstream V patrol aircraft equipped with advanced cameras and radar. The training is intended to complement Bakamla's National Maritime Surveillance System (NMSS), currently under development, whilst the agency awaits delivery of a modified N219 aircraft from PT Dirgantara Indonesia for its own maritime patrol operations.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:34 WIB
Before US business leaders, Prabowo declares Indonesia an attractive investment destination
President Prabowo Subianto made a direct pitch to American business leaders at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC, urging them to view Indonesia not merely as an investment destination but as a primary production base. He highlighted Indonesia's critical mineral reserves, 18 downstream industrialisation projects to be initiated by sovereign wealth fund Danantara this year, and the government's commitment to regulatory certainty as key draws for foreign investors.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:34 WIB
TVRI Presents Road to World Cup 2026 Programme Agenda
State broadcaster TVRI, holder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights, has unveiled a series of public engagement events running from February to June as part of President Prabowo Subianto's directive to make the tournament accessible to all Indonesians. The programme includes nationwide launches, campus roadshows, public screenings of international friendlies, celebrity-versus-legends football matches, and MSME food bazaars, reflecting a cross-sector approach that ties sporting enthusia
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:32 WIB
Hosting 55th PTQ, Ministry of Religious Affairs and RRI Foster Quranic Youth in the Digital Era
Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs are jointly organising the 55th Pekan Tilawatil Quran (PTQ), a national Quranic recitation competition aimed at strengthening young Muslims' spiritual foundations amid digital-age challenges. The event, running since 1968, has attracted 1,588 registered participants across four competition categories, with the grand final scheduled for 27 February 2026 in Jakarta. The initiative reflects the government's broader agenda of nurtu
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:32 WIB
Gemini AI Equipped with Ability to Create Songs from Text Descriptions
Google has launched a beta music creation feature in its Gemini app, powered by the Lyria 3 generative model from DeepMind, enabling users to generate 30-second tracks with lyrics from text descriptions. The feature includes digital SynthID watermarking for AI-generated content identification and expands globally alongside YouTube's Dream Track for content creators, amid growing industry debates over AI music and copyright.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 19:32 WIB
Former Manpower Ministry Secretary-General Admits Receiving Rp 125 Million from Foreign Worker Agent After Retirement
Former Secretary-General of the Ministry of Manpower, Heri Sudarmanto, testified at the Jakarta Corruption Court that he received Rp 125 million from a foreign worker permit agent after his retirement, channelling the funds through his brother-in-law's bank account. The case involves eight defendants, including senior ministry officials accused of extorting agents for billions of rupiah and luxury goods in exchange for processing foreign worker permits, with the largest alleged enrichment totall
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