Top National News: Solo's Wailing Wall, Sahroni's Return to Commission III, and Aircraft Crash
Three of the most popular national news stories concerned the so-called “Solo Wailing Wall,” Ahmad Sahroni’s return as Deputy Chairman of House Commission III, and the crash of an Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft.
Solo’s Wailing Wall
Former President Joko Widodo’s residence in Solo, Central Java, appeared on Google Maps under the name “Solo’s Wailing Wall.” Jokowi’s adjutant, Adjunct Senior Commissioner Syarif Muhammad Fitriansyah, said the name change was nothing out of the ordinary. He also expressed understanding about members of the public visiting Jokowi’s residence after the “Solo Wailing Wall” label went viral on TikTok.
Following the viral spread, Syarif said many residents had come to the location to capture the moment. “There are always some who come. We urge people not to do the same, because this is the residence of Mr Joko Widodo and Mrs Iriana, not the ‘Solo Wailing Wall,’” he said.
Ahmad Sahroni Returns as Deputy Chairman of House Commission III
House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad confirmed Ahmad Sahroni as Deputy Chairman of Commission III, representing NasDem, replacing Rusdi Masse Mappasessu. The two had previously swapped positions when Sahroni was suspended for six months by the House Ethics Council following controversial remarks.
On Friday, 29 August 2025, NasDem legislator Ahmad Sahroni was transferred from his position as Deputy Chairman of Commission III for the 2024–2029 term. Sahroni was reassigned as a member of Commission I.
The transfer decision was set out in a letter numbered F. NasDem. 758/DPR-RI/VIII/2025. According to a copy of the document, the decision was made in accordance with the results of a NasDem Party faction leadership meeting.
Air Tractor AT-802 Crashes
An Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft operated by Pelita Air Service crashed in the mountainous area of Pabetung Remayo, Krayan Timur district, Nunukan regency, East Kalimantan, on Thursday, 19 February 2026. The aircraft, which was carrying fuel, had been scheduled to fly to Tarakan.
Director General of Civil Aviation Lukman F. Laisa stated the aircraft had only one pilot on board. “The latest information we received at 15:16 local time is that the pilot, Captain Hendrick Lodewyck Adam, has been confirmed dead,” he said in a written statement on Thursday, 19 February 2026.
He said the aircraft had undergone routine inspections as part of airworthiness checks. The aircraft’s total flight hours stood at 3,303 hours, with the most recent inspection recorded on 11 February 2026.
“The investigation process will be carried out in accordance with applicable regulations by the competent authorities,” he said.