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Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 18:00 WIB
Bantul proposes 60 schools to Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education for revitalisation
Bantul regency in Yogyakarta has proposed 60 schools — 42 primary and 18 junior secondary — to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education for revitalisation in 2026, citing deteriorating conditions and inadequate facilities. The proposals, coordinated with the regional planning agency, prioritise severely damaged schools, building on a 2025 programme that covered 43 institutions including kindergartens.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:54 WIB
Police: Permanent Housing Construction in Aceh Tamiang Reaches 45 Per Cent Progress
Construction of 150 permanent housing units for victims of hydrometeorological disasters in Simpang Kanan, Aceh Tamiang Regency, has reached 45 per cent completion, with land levelling at 80 per cent. The Aceh Regional Police chief visited the site as part of the national police's commitment to ensuring timely delivery, with completion targeted before the end of the Eid al-Adha period so displaced residents can be relocated as soon as possible.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:53 WIB
Deputy Creative Economy Minister calls Imlek Festival a step in promoting cultural wealth through diplomacy
Deputy Creative Economy Minister Irene Umar has described the Imlek Festival 2577–Harmoni Imlek Nusantara as a platform for showcasing Indonesia's cultural wealth and top creative economy talent on the world stage. The festival, running from 17 February to 3 March 2026 in Jakarta, features an Indonesia Wave x K-Pop collaboration highlighting the growing cultural diplomacy between Indonesia and South Korea in the creative industries.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:51 WIB
From ASRI to Strengthening Food Security
President Prabowo Subianto's ASRI (Safe, Healthy, Clean, Beautiful) movement, introduced during the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 address, is positioned not merely as an environmental cleanliness campaign but as a foundational framework linking ecological health to national food sovereignty. With Indonesia's rice production rising 13 per cent in 2025 yet rice imports having surged to 4.52 million tonnes in 2024, the article argues that sustainable food security requires systemic reform connect
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:49 WIB
98,000 teachers sit professional certification exam in Ministry of Religious Affairs' PPG Batch 4
Nearly 98,000 teachers under the Ministry of Religious Affairs participated in the Professional Teacher Education (PPG) Batch 4 knowledge examination, the final stage before obtaining educator certificates. The programme, aligned with President Prabowo Subianto's human development agenda, will qualify successful candidates for professional allowances, with civil servant teachers receiving one month's basic salary and non-civil servant teachers receiving Rp2 million per month.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:48 WIB
Indonesian Embassy Records Surge in Returns of Citizens from Cambodia Online Scam Syndicates
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has facilitated the return of 692 citizens formerly trapped in online scam syndicates since late January 2026, with 462 returning in the past week alone. The crisis has escalated sharply, with 4,725 Indonesians reporting to the embassy since mid-January — nearly matching the entire 2025 caseload — prompting diplomatic engagement with Cambodian authorities and expectations of further increases ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:45 WIB
Khofifah Distributes Social Assistance to Thousands of Beneficiaries in Malang
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa distributed social assistance, business capital grants, gratuities, and zakat to thousands of beneficiaries in Malang Regency. The programme, funded entirely from the East Java provincial budget, targets vulnerable families, persons with disabilities, and social welfare workers, with the aim of stimulating economic independence and alleviating poverty.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:41 WIB
House of Representatives Pledges to Oversee Case of Child Allegedly Killed by Stepmother in Sukabumi
The chairman of House Commission III, Habiburokhman, has vowed to oversee the case of a 12-year-old boy who died allegedly from abuse by his stepmother in Sukabumi, West Java. The commission condemned the incident and urged police to apply child protection laws carrying a maximum sentence of 15 years' imprisonment, while also calling for a thorough investigation into whether the abuse was sustained over time, which would constitute an aggravating factor.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:36 WIB
Police pledge transparency in handling case of Brimob officer allegedly beating student to death in Tual
Indonesia's National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has pledged full transparency in handling the case of a Brimob (Mobile Brigade) officer, Brigadier MS, who allegedly assaulted two students in Southeast Maluku, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old boy. The police have issued a formal apology for the officer's conduct, which they say contravenes institutional values, and have invited the victims' family and the public to monitor the legal proceedings.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:30 WIB
Government Denies All US Products Exempt from Halal Certification
Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has clarified that the halal labelling and certification exemption agreed under the recent reciprocal trade deal with the United States does not apply to all American products. Food and beverages remain subject to mandatory halal certification, whilst exemptions cover cosmetics, medical devices, and manufactured goods, which must still meet safety and quality standards.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:25 WIB
GP Ansor: Prabowo's Diplomacy at the Board of Peace for a More Peaceful World
The chairman of GP Ansor has praised President Prabowo Subianto's participation in the Board of Peace (BoP), describing it as a quiet yet firm diplomatic strategy positioning Indonesia as a bridge for dialogue in a divided world. The youth organisation highlighted three key messages from Prabowo's diplomacy — the need for dialogue over blame, prioritising humanity over short-term politics, and global stability as a foundation for national prosperity — whilst reaffirming Indonesia's consistent su
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:23 WIB
Indonesian Military Builds Bailey Bridge in Bener Meriah to Accelerate Disaster Recovery
Indonesian military personnel deployed as part of the Natural Disaster Response Task Force are constructing a bailey bridge in Karang Rejo village, Bener Meriah regency, Aceh, to restore transport access severed by hydrometeorological disasters in late November 2025. The temporary bridge, being built during Ramadan by engineering battalions, is expected to revive local economic activity while authorities work towards a permanent replacement.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:23 WIB
Expert says Indonesia increasingly recognised in global peace architecture
An international relations expert from Padjadjaran University argues that Indonesia's participation in the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC has elevated the country's standing in global peace architecture. The expert stressed that Indonesia must uphold transparency, accountability and advocacy principles in the board, whilst also recommending upgrades to the military's peacekeeping training centre in Sentul to meet world-class standards.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:22 WIB
National Nutrition Agency: No Free Nutritious Meal Distribution During Sahur
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has denied viral social media claims that the free nutritious meal programme (MBG) would be distributed during pre-dawn sahur hours in Ramadan. The agency confirmed that MBG distribution during Ramadan is limited to Mondays and Thursdays between 08:00–09:00 and 11:00–12:00, with no distribution taking place during the first five days of the fasting month.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:18 WIB
Aceh Police Accelerate Bridge Construction to Restore Access for 7,000 Residents
The Aceh Regional Police are fast-tracking construction of a bailey bridge to restore transport access for approximately 7,000 residents of Lhok Cut Village in North Aceh, cut off since hydrometeorological disasters struck in late November 2025. The bridge, provided with assistance from the National Police Chief, is critical for daily activities including education and the distribution of agricultural produce to urban markets.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:15 WIB
Public Works Minister recommends four-lane flyover construction in Jember
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has advised Jember Regent Muhammad Fawait to build a four-lane flyover at the Mangli intersection to address long-term traffic congestion in the East Java regency. The central government is targeting a 2026 construction kick-off with an estimated three-year completion timeline, as local officials frame the project as critical infrastructure to attract investment and support Jember's industrialisation ambitions.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:15 WIB
Forestry Ministry Reports Elephant Death Suspected from Electrified Wire in Aceh
A female Sumatran elephant, approximately 20 years old, was found dead in Aceh Tengah regency, suspected to have been killed by high-voltage electrified wire set up on a community plantation. The Aceh Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has secured the site and issued a stern warning against the dangerous practice of installing electrified wires, which threatens both wildlife and human safety.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:12 WIB
Young Police Officer Dies in Suspected Assault by Senior at Makassar Barracks
A young police officer with the rank of Bripda, identified by the initials DP, has died in suspected assault by senior officers at the police barracks within the South Sulawesi Regional Police headquarters in Makassar. The Internal Affairs division is investigating after the victim's family discovered bruises and a bloodied mouth on the body, contradicting initial reports that the officer had merely fallen ill. An autopsy is being conducted at Bhayangkara Hospital to determine whether the death
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:12 WIB
Tips for Choosing Safe Takjil During Ramadan
Jakarta's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BBPOM) has issued guidance on selecting safe takjil (breaking-fast snacks) during Ramadan, advising the public to avoid food with unusual odours or overly bright colours. The agency reported that 4.1 per cent of takjil samples tested in 2025 failed to meet safety standards and has begun intensified food surveillance ahead of the 2026 Ramadan season.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:03 WIB
Ministry of Home Affairs Responds to Luwu Raya Province Demands: Moratorium Still in Effect
The Ministry of Home Affairs has stated that demands for the creation of a new Luwu Raya Province cannot be acted upon in the near term due to the ongoing moratorium on the establishment of new autonomous regions. The Director General of Regional Autonomy emphasised that any such proposal must follow established mechanisms and await central government policy decisions.
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