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Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 04:19 WIB
Small Business Owners Trained in Modern Melinjo Crackers Production
The Indonesia Setara Foundation (YIS) and Gebrakan Anak Negeri (GAN) conducted a culinary workshop in Lebak Regency, Banten, training 50 housewives in producing value-added melinjo cracker products such as melinjo-brownies and caramel melinjo. Beyond culinary skills, participants received training in digital marketing and AI-based promotional design to establish sustainable micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with one month of follow-up support and capital assistance provided to enable
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 04:10 WIB
United States and India Set to Enter Indonesia for Critical Mineral Development Sought Globally
Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is advancing strategic partnerships with both India and the United States for the development of critical minerals, a globally coveted resource. The initiatives include a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India to facilitate Indian company investments in the metal industry and downstream processing, as well as an agreement with the US under the Reciprocal Trade Agreement signed by President Prabowo and President Trump. Indonesia
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 04:04 WIB
Planning to Drive a Hybrid for Mudik Season? Here's Your Tyre Maintenance Guide
As Indonesia prepares for the 2026 mudik season, when 143.91 million people are expected to travel and approximately 76.24 million will use personal vehicles, hybrid cars have become an increasingly popular choice for long-distance journeys. Bridgestone Indonesia has issued comprehensive tyre maintenance guidance for hybrid vehicle owners, emphasising the importance of low rolling resistance tyres, proper tyre pressure checks, and thorough pre-journey inspections to ensure both efficiency and sa
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 04:03 WIB
Motor Vehicle Tax Levy Increase: Temanggung Regent Commits 20 Per Cent for Infrastructure
Temanggung Regent Agus Setyawan has announced that amended local regulations now mandate a minimum allocation of 20 per cent from motor vehicle tax revenues towards road infrastructure improvements. The regulation was approved by the district parliament and awaits registration from the Central Java Governor before official promulgation, with the local government targeting full implementation by 2027.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Woman Who Went Viral for Not Paying for Meals Finally Apprehended
A woman identified as NSS (38) who became viral on social media for repeatedly eating without paying has been apprehended by authorities in Jakarta following an incident at a restaurant in Gambir. Authorities suspect she may be experiencing mental health issues and have transferred her to Duren Sawit Special Hospital for psychiatric evaluation. The woman is believed to be a person requiring social welfare services (PPKS) and had previously evaded tracking efforts by West Jakarta social services
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:59 WIB
KPK seizes documents after searching home of Pati public works official in Sudewo case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) seized documents and electronic evidence during a search of the residence of Riyoso, Head of the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office of Pati Regency, on 27 February 2026. The search relates to allegations of extortion involving Sudewo, the non-active Regent of Pati, who was apprehended by the KPK on 19 January 2026. Sudewo faces charges of extortion related to village official appointments and bribery in railway development projects under the Mini
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:47 WIB
Traces of Customs Bribery Money Movement from Jakarta Safe House to Ciputat
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has uncovered the movement of bribes totalling over Rp5.19 billion from a central Jakarta safe house to another in Ciputat, Tangerang Selatan, involving customs officials accused of facilitating illegal import arrangements. Seven suspects have been named, including senior Directorate General of Customs officials, importers, and operators, with charges under Indonesia's anti-corruption and criminal codes. The bribes were allegedly collected a
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:45 WIB
Analysis of the Free Nutritious Meals Programme: Economic and Educational Impact at Regional Level
Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme has demonstrated significant positive impacts on both regional economies and educational outcomes, according to monitoring by the Ministry of Home Affairs' Directorate General of Politics and General Government. Implementation data shows the programme has generated daily economic circulation of approximately 2.8 billion rupiah in Sampang Regency, East Java, whilst engaging local SMEs in food supply chains across regions such as Serang Regency, Ba
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:41 WIB
Measles Cases Rising; Commission IX Parliament Urges Health Ministry to Increase Vigilance
Deputy Chair of Commission IX of the House of Representatives Yahya Zaini has called on the Ministry of Health to heighten vigilance against the rising measles outbreak in Indonesia, which now records the second-highest number of cases globally after Yemen. The decline in immunisation coverage from 92 percent in 2018 to 87.8 percent in 2022 is cited as the primary cause, with 11,094 cases recorded throughout 2025 and 550 cases already reported in the first two months of 2026.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:36 WIB
Ramadan, Paramount's Momentum to Balance Recurring Income Through Atria
Paramount Enterprise, a major Indonesian property developer, is shifting its business strategy to reduce dependence on residential property sales and strengthen recurring income streams, targeting a 50-50 balance between hospitality and residential revenues. Through its Parador Hotels & Resorts unit, the company is investing Rp350 billion in revitalising its four-star Atria Hotel properties, with the Ramadan and Eid holidays serving as the first test for these new initiatives. Chief Operating Of
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:34 WIB
Communications Minister affirms ART ensures equivalent data security standards between Indonesia and US
Indonesia's Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid has confirmed that the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Indonesia and the United States establishes mutual recognition of equivalent data security standards. The minister clarified that the agreement provides legal certainty for cross-border data transfers already occurring through digital platforms, whilst reinforcing rather than weakening Indonesia's Personal Data Protection Law through dual legal frameworks.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:30 WIB
PP Tunas establishes age classification system for children in digital spaces
Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has implemented Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 (PP Tunas) establishing a detailed age classification system for children accessing digital spaces, with five distinct age groups ranging from three to 18 years old. The classification takes into account children's cognitive and emotional development at different stages, with children under three years excluded from digital access recommendations in line with global guidelines. Digit
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:29 WIB
Facts Emerge in Killing of Joxzin Member While Sleeping with Wife and Child in Bantul
A 36-year-old member of Brigade Joxzin (a youth-based community organisation in Yogyakarta) was killed with a machete whilst asleep with his wife and child in Bantul on 25 February, with police investigating motives including possible revenge linked to previous confrontations with rival groups. The victim, Kitin Yoga Tama Rustamaji, had been a member of the organisation since 2019, and four witnesses have been questioned whilst police continue their investigation into the incident.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:24 WIB
40,000 Farmers in West Java Protected by Accident, Health and Death Insurance
Indonesia's West Java province has implemented the ASMIK micro insurance programme to protect 40,000 farmers across 27 districts with 100 per cent premium subsidies covering accidents, health and death. The scheme, which treats farmer protection as a strategic element of national food security, has demonstrated effectiveness in Kuningan District and regionally with increasing participation and claim settlements in 2024 and 2025, positioning it for potential national replication.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:22 WIB
DKI Jakarta Free Mudik 2026 Cluster 3 Registration Opens: Don't Miss Out!
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has opened registration for the third cluster of its 2026 Free Mudik programme, offering complimentary transportation to multiple destinations across Java during the Lebaran exodus. Registration, conducted online through mudikgratis.jakarta.go.id from 28 February to 2 March 2026, requires participants to provide family cards, identity cards, and vehicle documentation, with mandatory in-person verification scheduled for 3–5 March.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:17 WIB
KPK Assures It Will Summon Tobacco Manufacturers in DJBC Corruption Case
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed it will summon tobacco manufacturers related to alleged corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) under the Ministry of Finance. The KPK has already obtained information about the tobacco producers involved but has not yet disclosed their identities, promising to reveal company names, owners, locations, and other details once the investigation is complete. The investigation stems from a hand-catchin
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:15 WIB
Ancient Women Preferred Interbreeding with Neanderthals More than Men
Genetic research published in Science reveals that ancient human women interbred with Neanderthal men far more frequently than human men did with Neanderthal women, based on analysis of Neanderthal DNA distribution in modern human genomes. The discovery stems from the observation that Neanderthal DNA is dramatically underrepresented on the human X chromosome—termed the "Neanderthal desert"—whilst modern human DNA appears 62 percent more frequently on Neanderthal X chromosomes, suggesting reprodu
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:10 WIB
KPK Suspects Hierarchical Corruption at Customs Authority Linked to Employee Budiman Bayu
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has identified a hierarchical corruption scheme within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) under the Ministry of Finance, involving the seizure of approximately Rp5 billion in cash from a safe house in Tangerang Selatan. The KPK is investigating whether orders came from senior officials above Budiman Bayu Prasojo, the Head of Intelligence Section at the Enforcement and Investigation Directorate, who was named as a suspect on
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:01 WIB
GAPKI Pushes for Strengthened Trade Diplomacy in Global Markets
The Indonesian Oil Palm Growers Association (GAPKI) is calling for stronger trade diplomacy to address potential tariff and non-tariff barriers in global markets. Indonesia has achieved significant progress through the US-Indonesia Reciprocal Trade Agreement, with 1,819 tariff positions for Indonesian products—including palm oil, tropical fruits, and spices—now receiving zero tariff treatment in the American market. This trade agreement represents a substantial strengthening of economic partners
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 03:01 WIB
Three Facts on Pakistan and Afghanistan's Open War
Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated into open warfare, with Pakistani military forces bombing major Afghan cities including the capital Kabul on 27 February 2026 in response to Taliban attacks on border posts. The conflict represents a significant escalation following months of deteriorating relations, with both nations claiming vastly different casualty figures—Pakistan claiming 133 Taliban fighters killed whilst Taliban officials counter-claim 55 Pakistani soldiers killed. The fragile ceas
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