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Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 02:40 WIB
House of Representatives Approves Indonesia's Acceptance of Japanese Patrol Vessel Grant Worth Rp 205 Billion
Indonesia's House of Representatives has unanimously approved the acceptance of a Japanese patrol boat grant valued at 1.9 billion yen (approximately Rp 205 billion) for the Indonesian Navy, delivered through Japan's Official Security Assistance programme. The grant, which requires no state budget expenditure, is expected to strengthen maritime security across Indonesia's vast waters whilst deepening bilateral defence cooperation between Jakarta and Tokyo.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:04 WIB
Cilandak Residents Report Padel Court Noise Complaints Since November 2025
Residents of Haji Nawi Raya in Cilandak, South Jakarta, have been filing noise complaints since November 2025 over a padel court built without prior community consultation, with noise levels exceeding 70 decibels. Mediation between residents and the court operator on 31 January 2026 failed after the operator refused to install soundproofing, claiming the facility already meets international standards.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:04 WIB
Minister urges parents to engage children in positive activities during home learning period
Indonesia's Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti has called on parents to guide children towards positive activities during the Ramadan home-learning period from 18 to 21 February 2026. A joint ministerial circular signed by the education, religious affairs, and home affairs ministers sets guidelines on limiting screen time and internet access whilst encouraging literacy, numeracy, and character-building activities during independent study at home.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:04 WIB
Basarnas: Body of Pelita Air Service Pilot Successfully Evacuated
The body of Pelita Air Service pilot Captain Hendrick Lodewyck Adam has been recovered after his Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft crashed in the hilly terrain of Krayan, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan, on 19 February 2026. The aircraft lost contact shortly after departing Long Bawan Airport for Tarakan, with eyewitnesses observing it descending at an angle behind hills at the end of the runway before an emergency locator signal was detected by a passing Susi Air flight.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:01 WIB
Jakarta Composite Index Closes Lower Led by Technology Sector
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) fell 0.44 per cent to 8,274.08, weighed down by technology stocks amid continued Rupiah weakness and investor concerns over Indonesia's fiscal outlook, including potential downgrades by MSCI and Moody's. Bank Indonesia held its benchmark rate steady at 4.75 per cent for the fifth consecutive time, while market participants await a scheduled trade agreement signing between Indonesia and the United States under a framework involving 19 per cent tariffs on Indonesi
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:01 WIB
Police Narrow Net Around Hunters, Trace Elephant Ivory Sellers in Riau
Riau Provincial Police and Pelalawan District Police are intensifying their investigation into the killing of a Sumatran elephant found shot dead with its head partially mutilated and tusks removed in a concession area in Pelalawan Regency. Investigators have questioned approximately 40 witnesses and are tracing ivory distribution networks in coordination with the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), as part of Riau Police's 'Green Policing' programme under Conservation Law No. 32 of 2
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:00 WIB
Central Java Governor Offers Investment Opportunities to Indian Ambassador and Business Leaders
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi pitched new investment opportunities in green economy, medical workforce, and labour-intensive garment industries to Indian Ambassador Shri Sandeep Chakravorty and accompanying Indian business delegates in Semarang. India currently ranks 17th among foreign investors in Central Java with Rp646.52 billion in realised investment, and an Indian firm is set to break ground on a US$30 million project in August 2026, signalling growing bilateral economic ties between
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:00 WIB
Agam Regency Proposes Disaster-Damaged Infrastructure Repairs to Ministry
Agam Regency in West Sumatra has submitted proposals to the Ministry of Public Works for the repair of infrastructure damaged by hydrometeorological disasters, including roads, suspension bridges, irrigation networks, and clean water facilities. The disasters caused 166 deaths and 36 missing persons, with thousands of homes and agricultural land destroyed, prompting urgent calls for central government funding to restore basic services and economic activity.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 00:00 WIB
Tarawih Prayers Completed in Just 7 Minutes at Blitar Islamic Boarding School
A century-old tradition at the Mamba'ul Hikam Mantenan Islamic boarding school in Blitar, East Java, sees worshippers complete 20 rakaat of Tarawih prayers and 3 rakaat of Witir prayers in approximately seven minutes. The practice, which dates back to 1907, has gone viral on social media and draws hundreds of congregants from surrounding regencies including Kediri and Tulungagung.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:59 WIB
Zelensky: Progress on Military Issues in Geneva Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the latest trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Geneva have made progress on military matters, particularly regarding future ceasefire monitoring. However, significant political disagreements remain over territorial issues and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, with no formal agreement announced following the two-day round of negotiations.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:59 WIB
Jakarta Police Chief Launches Bang Jasri Movement: Make Cleanliness a Culture
Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri has launched the 'Bang Jasri' (Bhayangkara Jakarta Asri) cleanliness initiative, aligning with President Prabowo Subianto's national 'ASRI' (Safe, Healthy, Clean, Beautiful) campaign. The programme, which mobilised some 650 participants for tree planting and clean-up activities beneath the Priok Toll Road in North Jakarta, is intended to become a routine, sustained effort rather than a one-off ceremonial event.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:57 WIB
Prabowo Outlines School Digitalisation Drive to US Business Leaders
President Prabowo told a US Chamber of Commerce forum that Indonesia has distributed more than 288,000 interactive smart screens to schools nationwide, with plans to equip all classrooms by 2029. The digitalisation programme, which includes centrally produced remote teaching content and real-time monitoring capabilities, is framed as a push for equitable access to quality education, particularly in remote regions such as Papua.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:54 WIB
Bustling Scenes at Benhil's 'Takjil War' Bazaar as First Day of Ramadan Fasting Begins
Jakarta's iconic Bendungan Hilir takjil bazaar drew crowds on the first day of Ramadan fasting, with visitors spending up to Rp 300,000 on an array of break-fast snacks. The report highlights the growing adoption of QRIS digital payments among bazaar vendors, reflecting Indonesia's accelerating shift towards cashless transactions even in traditional street markets.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:54 WIB
Puan Maharani: Constitutional Court Ethics Council Cannot Proceed with Adies Kadir Complaint
Indonesia's House of Representatives has adopted a political stance declaring that the Constitutional Court's Ethics Council (MKMK) lacks the authority to investigate ethics complaints against constitutional justice Adies Kadir, whose nomination by the DPR has been challenged by civil society groups. The plenary session, chaired by Speaker Puan Maharani, endorsed Commission III's conclusions that the MKMK cannot review the DPR's constitutional prerogative in selecting justices, whilst recommendi
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:54 WIB
Solo City Government Apologises to Rio Haryanto Over Leaked Documents, Confirms Sanctions
The Solo city government has formally apologised to former Formula 1 driver Rio Haryanto after a sub-district official leaked his personal documents. Whilst Haryanto accepted the apology, he insisted that disciplinary proceedings against the offending civil servant continue, and the administration has committed to imposing sanctions as a deterrent.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:53 WIB
Two Iconic Samarinda Iftar Treats Recognised as National Cultural Heritage
Two traditional iftar dishes from Samarinda, East Kalimantan — bubur peca' and amparan tatak — have been designated as national Intangible Cultural Heritage items through preservation efforts by the East Kalimantan provincial government. The delicacies hold deep cultural significance during Ramadan, with bubur peca' served exclusively at the city's oldest mosque and amparan tatak consistently selling out at traditional street markets.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Bank Indonesia: US$1.6 Billion in Foreign Capital Inflows Help Stabilise Rupiah
Bank Indonesia recorded US$1.6 billion in net foreign portfolio inflows from the start of 2025 to mid-February 2026, driven primarily by investment in Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities (SRBI) and government bonds, which has helped stabilise the rupiah. BI Governor Perry Warjiyo noted that the rupiah remains undervalued relative to economic fundamentals, with short-term pressure stemming from global risk premia rather than domestic conditions, prompting the central bank to intensify intervention a
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Telkom supports capacity building and green funding through BBF programme
State-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom Indonesia has launched the Bumi Berseru Fest (BBF) 2026, a community-based initiative to accelerate green innovation through collaborative environmental action, capacity building, and green financing. The programme, which selected 43 projects from across Indonesia in its 2025 edition, provides funding and implementation support for community-led solutions addressing climate change, waste management, natural resource conservation, and circular economy
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Gaza Children Find Joy Through Simple Ramadan Lanterns
Palestinian artists and residents in Gaza are crafting colourful Ramadan lanterns from repurposed humanitarian aid boxes and salvaged materials to bring joy to children amid the ongoing aftermath of conflict. Community initiatives, including mural painting on bombed ruins, aim to provide psychological relief and a sense of normalcy during the holy month, as Gaza marks its third Ramadan since the conflict escalated in October 2023.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 23:52 WIB
Freeport and Government Agree to Extend Grasberg Operating Rights Until Reserves Are Depleted
PT Freeport Indonesia has secured an agreement with the Indonesian government to extend its mining operating rights at the Grasberg mineral district for the full life of the resource, following a memorandum of understanding signed in Washington, D.C. on 18 February 2026. Under the deal, Freeport-McMoRan will transfer 12 per cent of PTFI shares to government interests at no cost from 2041, whilst committing to increased exploration spending, community support programmes in Papua, and maintaining
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