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South Jakarta Immigration Arrests Foreign DJ and Dancer for Residence Permit Violations

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The South Jakarta Immigration Office, through a joint operation by the Foreign Nationals Surveillance Team (Tim Pora) together with the Pomdam Jaya military police, has arrested a disc jockey (DJ) and a dancer, both foreign nationals, who are strongly suspected of misusing their...

Chinese New Year: Driving Licence and Vehicle Registration Services Suspended

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Traffic Directorate has suspended driving licence (SIM) and vehicle registration certificate (STNK) services today due to the national holiday for the celebration of Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili. Services will resume on Wednesday (18/2).

DKI Jakarta Roundup: Transjakarta Bus Smoke Incident to Residents Lacking Physical Activity

Jakarta (ANTARA) - A number of news stories from DKI Jakarta on Monday (16/2), ranging from a Transjakarta bus emitting smoke to residents lacking physical activity. Here are the notable Jakarta stories worth revisiting. **1.

Crime Round-up: Brawl Attempt and Collapsed Wall at SMPN 182

Jakarta (ANTARA) - A number of security-related incidents marked events in Jakarta on Monday (16/2), ranging from an attempted brawl to a collapsed wall beside SMPN 182 Jakarta. Here is a fuller summary of the stories that remain of interest. **1.

AHY Celebrates First Lunar New Year in Batam

Batam (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development (IPK) Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) celebrated Lunar New Year 2577 in the Nagoya area of Batam, Riau. "Yes, this is very special. It is the first time I have joined in celebrating Lunar New Year in Batam.

AHY: Chinese-Indonesian Community Plays Significant Role in National Development

Batam (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said the Chinese-Indonesian community plays a significant role in national development. "The Chinese-Indonesian community has a significant role and contribution to national...

Home Affairs Secretary General Urges Village Governments to Focus on Communities

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs Tomsi Tohir has underscored the importance of village governments maintaining a work orientation focused on the interests of their communities.

Lhok Pungki Residents Await Completion of Temporary Shelters During Ramadan

North Aceh, Aceh (ANTARA) - Residents of Lhok Pungki hamlet, located in Gunci Village, Sawang District, North Aceh Regency, Aceh, are awaiting the completion of temporary shelters (huntara) scheduled to be finished during the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah/2026.

Chinese New Year 2026 Holiday: Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road Traffic Surges Sharply

Karawang (ANTARA) - PT Jasamarga Transjawa Tol (JTT) has recorded a significant increase in traffic flow along the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road during the extended Chinese New Year holiday period. Throughout Monday from midday to evening, traffic along the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road was considerably...

DKI Legislator Says Lunar New Year Teaches Harmony

Jakarta (ANTARA) - DKI Jakarta Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) member Hardiyanto Kenneth stated that the spirit of Lunar New Year teaches the importance of harmony amidst diversity of ethnicity, religion, race and culture, and that Jakarta proves differences are not barriers but strengths.

Golkar Confirms Party Chairman to Run as Legislative Candidate for 2029

Golkar Party Secretary General Muhammad Sarmuji has stated that Golkar Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia has long expressed his desire to stand as a candidate for the House of Representatives (DPR RI) in the 2029 general election. "It's not sudden.

President Prabowo Departs for United States to Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement

President Prabowo Subianto and his entourage departed for the United States from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Monday (16/2/2026). According to a statement from the Presidential Secretariat, Prabowo was accompanied on the visit by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil...

PDIP's Reasons for Questioning Plan to Deploy TNI Troops to Gaza

A member of the House of Representatives from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Tubagus Hasanuddin, has criticised the government's plan to send peacekeeping troops to Gaza, Palestine.

Ministry of Transport Closes 11 Pioneer Airports in Papua

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Transport has temporarily suspended operations at 11 pioneer airports in Papua. The suspension follows the shooting incident targeting a Smart Air aircraft at Korowai Airstrip, Boven Digoel Regency, South Papua.

Pramono Bans Civil Organisations from Sweeping Restaurants During Ramadan

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has banned civil organisations (ormas) or any other parties from conducting sweeps or raids on restaurants that remain open during Ramadan. The prohibition was issued to ensure the capital maintains a conducive atmosphere throughout the fasting month.

Various Prohibitions in Jakarta During Ramadan

The Jakarta Provincial Government has banned sahur on the road (SOTR) activities during Ramadan 2026. The Jakarta administration reasoned that sahur on the road activities have the potential to cause security risks and public order disturbances.

PDIP Legislator Criticises Deployment of TNI Troops to Gaza

Member of House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I Tubagus Hasanuddin has drawn attention to the policy of deploying TNI soldiers to Gaza, Palestine. Approximately 8,000 TNI troops are set to be dispatched to Gaza towards the end of June 2026.

Smart Air Incident: 11 Pioneer Airports in Papua Temporarily Closed

A total of 11 pioneer airports in Papua have had their operations temporarily suspended following the shooting of a Cessna Grand Caravan PK-SNR aircraft belonging to PT Smart Cakrawala Aviation on 11 February 2026.

PBI BPJS Health Insurance Participant Data to Be Updated Monthly

Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar has said the government will update the data of subsidised health insurance (PBI) participants under the Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) once a month, to ensure the assistance reaches its intended recipients.

Lesperssi Reveals Impact of TNI Troop Deployment to Gaza

Researcher from the Indonesian Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies (Lesperssi), Beni Sukadis, has assessed that many aspects of the planned involvement of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, Palestine, remain unclear.

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