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Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:31 WIB
SBY Sends Message to Trump and Khamenei Regarding US-Iran Conflict Escalation
Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has issued a warning to US President Donald Trump and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei regarding escalating tensions between the two nations, urging both leaders to pursue peaceful negotiations over nuclear issues currently being discussed in Geneva. SBY cautioned that if negotiations fail, military conflict could follow, and specifically warned Trump against underestimating Iran based on past US military campaigns in Vietnam, Iraq, a
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:30 WIB
US-Cuba Tensions Escalate; Russia Speaks Out
Russia has expressed concern over escalating tensions between the United States and Cuba following a deadly maritime incident involving a US-registered speedboat in Cuban territorial waters, which resulted in four deaths and six injuries. The incident occurs amid Cuba's severe economic and humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by fuel shortages and US sanctions, with the UN warning of potential humanitarian collapse if the oil supply continues to deteriorate.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:27 WIB
Digital Transactions Surge 54.89 Per Cent, AI Becomes Banking Service Cornerstone
Agora has partnered with FPT Corporation to expand artificial intelligence adoption across Southeast Asian banking and financial services, including Indonesia, by integrating conversational AI with enterprise solutions. Indonesian digital banking transactions grew 54.89 per cent year-on-year through September 2024, driven by transfers, QRIS payments, and mobile channel activity, with 56.3 million QRIS users recorded in early 2025. The collaboration aims to enhance service quality, operational ef
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:26 WIB
Diversification and Asset Optimisation Become Key Strategies Amid Property Sector Pressure
PT Pos Properti Indonesia, a subsidiary of state-owned PT Pos Indonesia, is achieving solid performance growth despite ongoing pressure on the property sector from subdued purchasing power, rising interest rates, and funding costs. The company is pursuing business diversification and asset portfolio optimisation through rental-based models, asset utilisation partnerships, and new business ventures including coworking spaces, creative hubs, and co-living facilities to maintain revenue stability a
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:20 WIB
Depok City Government Conducts Vehicle Roadworthiness Inspections Ahead of 2026 Eid Holiday Travel
Depok City Government, through its Transportation Department, has begun conducting mandatory vehicle roadworthiness inspections (ramp checks) at Jatijajar Terminal ahead of the anticipated heavy 2026 Eid holiday exodus. Inspections focus on technical safety standards including brakes, lights, tyres, and radiator belts, as well as complete vehicle documentation and urine testing of bus drivers to reduce accidents. Vehicles failing safety requirements will be prohibited from operating as part of a
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:20 WIB
Airlangga: Indonesia Receives Discount on US Tariffs to 15%
The Indonesian government has secured a reduction in export tariffs to the United States from the previously negotiated 19% to a global rate of 15%, following the US Supreme Court's cancellation of President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy. Under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), Indonesia will maintain zero per cent tariff access for approximately 1,819 product categories, including palm oil, coffee, cocoa, electronics, and textiles, which is expected to significantly benefit the
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:18 WIB
Child Nutrition Fulfilment is a Constitutional Obligation of the State, Not a Populist Programme
The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme has been firmly established as a constitutional obligation of the Indonesian state and a key human resource development strategy, rather than a short-term populist policy. Government officials and business leaders gathered at the MBG Future forum in Jakarta emphasised the programme's long-term investment value in reducing stunting, improving student learning outcomes, and stimulating local economies through MSME partnerships. By 2026, the government plan
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:15 WIB
Bali Police Investigate Connection Between Body Parts Discovery and Ukrainian Citizen Abduction
Bali Police are conducting DNA testing to determine whether human body parts discovered in the Wos Teben River estuary in Gianyar are connected to the alleged abduction of a Ukrainian national in Jimbaran, Badung. The two cases are currently being handled separately, but police have coordinated with the victim's family to obtain DNA samples for comparison against the recovered remains, with conclusive results expected from the forensic team.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:15 WIB
Indian Pickup Trucks Arrive in Surabaya: Kadin Chief's Response
Indian-manufactured pickup trucks from Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors have begun arriving in Surabaya as part of PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara's procurement for the Red-White Village Cooperative programme. Kadin Indonesia Chairman Anindya Bakrie expressed support for the imports to accelerate government programmes, whilst advocating for long-term focus on strengthening domestic automotive production, which employs 1.5 million people.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:15 WIB
Targeting Premium Consumers, Sarimelati Kencana Launches Pizza Hut Ristorante
PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk (PZZA), the licensed operator of Pizza Hut in Indonesia, is expanding into the premium market segment with the launch of Pizza Hut Ristorante, offering authentic Italian halal cuisine prepared with traditional wood-fired ovens. The company plans to renovate existing outlets across its 500+ store network and launch a major brand campaign in April as part of its strategy to strengthen market presence and offer a premium dining experience.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:13 WIB
Chronology of Child in Depok Beaten Over Foot Race in Which He Did Not Participate
A nine-year-old boy in Depok became the victim of mistaken-identity assault following a foot race dispute between two other children, one of whom is the son of a police officer. The assault, captured on CCTV, occurred when the losing child sought out his rival with an older teenager and other youths, who then attacked the innocent boy after he emerged from his home, punching him in the chest and back before dragging him across the ground.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:12 WIB
Measles Outbreak in Bima Exceeds 546 Cases with 1 Death, Health Minister Shocked
Indonesia's Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin expressed concern over a measles outbreak declared in Bima Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, which has now reached 546 confirmed cases with at least one death. The outbreak reflects a global and national rise in measles cases, with the infection rate significantly higher than COVID-19; the Ministry of Health plans to distribute vaccines to children under five in 100 districts nationwide by June to contain the spread.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:11 WIB
Sumsel Police Chief Emphasises Police Performance Depends on Media Support: We Are Ready to Accept Corrections and Suggestions
The Regional Police Chief of South Sumatra, Irjen Sandi Nugroho, hosted an iftar gathering with regional media on 27 February 2026 to strengthen strategic partnership between the police and the press in maintaining public security and order. He emphasised that police performance depends on media support and expressed openness to corrections and suggestions from journalists to improve service quality and public security in South Sumatra.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:10 WIB
Trump Claims Iranian Missiles Will Soon Reach US, but US Intelligence Disagrees
President Trump has claimed Iran possesses missiles that will soon be capable of reaching the American mainland, but three sources familiar with US intelligence assessments indicate this claim is not supported by the latest intelligence evaluations and is considered exaggerated. The Defence Intelligence Agency's 2025 unclassified assessment suggests Iran would require until 2035 to develop militarily viable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), or eight years at minimum even with technolo
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:09 WIB
KEK Industropolis Batang Partners with JPEN to Develop 180 MW Renewable Energy
PT Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PT Jateng Petro Energi (JPEN) to strengthen power reliability and develop 180 MW of renewable energy capacity at KEK Industropolis Batang. The partnership aims to establish a sustainable industrial ecosystem with diversified renewable energy sources including solar, wind, and tidal power, positioning the zone as a green industrial hub in Central Java whilst attracting strategic domestic and global investment.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:08 WIB
PRR Task Force reports significant drop in Sumatra refugees
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reports that refugee numbers in three Sumatran provinces have dramatically declined from over 2.1 million to 11,250 as of 25 February, with most people relocated from tents to temporary shelters. Task force head Tito Karnavian indicated that whilst 38 of 52 affected districts have returned to normal conditions, ongoing challenges remain in reconstructing five affected villages and fully restoring livelihoods, particularly for micro and small enterprises.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:08 WIB
On Child Suicides, Cak Imin: The Core Problem Is Structural Poverty
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar has highlighted structural poverty as the root cause of child suicides in Indonesia, warning that the phenomenon reflects deep social and economic disparities. During a psychosocial resilience dialogue at the University of Indonesia, Cak Imin noted that the Ministry of Health's data showing 28 million Indonesians with mental health issues represents an alarming tip of the iceberg, with complex and multidimensional triggers that th
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:08 WIB
Developer Explains Access to Mosque in Bekasi Blocked by Cluster Wall
PT Hasana Damai Putra's Township Management General Manager defended the developer's decision to restrict access to a mosque in Neo Vasana cluster, Bekasi, following a parliamentary hearing before Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives. The developer claimed approximately 90 of 130-150 cluster residents rejected opening the cluster wall for security reasons, and instead built a 10x10 metre mosque inside the cluster using developer funds as a solution.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:06 WIB
Anies on "Presidential Children Banned from Running for President": Constitutional Court Must Create Equal Democracy
Former 2024 presidential candidate Anies Baswedan has called on Indonesia's Constitutional Court to strengthen democratic principles of equal opportunity in response to a legal petition seeking to ban presidential family members from running for president. Anies argued that government should serve public interests rather than particular family or factional groups, and pointed to Indonesia's previous experience when regulations prohibiting relatives of sitting officials from running in regional e
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 21:06 WIB
Domino Effect of Climate Change Felt by Karimunjawa Fishermen
Fishermen in Karimunjawa, Central Java are experiencing significant economic and environmental pressures due to ongoing climate change, which has forced them to travel further to fishing grounds and caused coral bleaching and marine biodiversity loss. Community representatives highlight that traditional small-scale fishermen face compounding challenges from unpredictable weather, encroachment by large commercial vessels using destructive fishing methods, and socio-cultural disruptions to local c
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