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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:04 WIB
Traffic Corps: Transport Operators and Drivers Commit to Ensuring Lebaran Homecoming Safety
The Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) has announced that public transport operators and drivers have pledged to uphold road safety during the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season. Fleet-wide inspections, roadworthiness checks, and driver fitness protocols are among the key commitments, as authorities emphasise that coordination between regulators, law enforcement, operators, and drivers is essential to reducing accident rates during the peak travel period.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Prabowo assures US Chamber of Commerce of conducive investment climate in Indonesia
President Prabowo Subianto addressed American business leaders at a Business Summit hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC, guaranteeing that Indonesia maintains a conducive investment climate underpinned by political and economic stability, rule of law, and anti-corruption efforts. He highlighted that foreign investment in Indonesia reached US$53 billion last year and introduced the Danantara Investment Management Agency as the country's sovereign wealth fund, whilst outlining op
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 16:02 WIB
Yesterday's Crime Report: Brawl Hotspots to Crash at JK's Residence Fence
Jakarta authorities are stepping up security at brawl-prone locations across the capital during Ramadan, with the Civil Service Police Unit coordinating with the military and police to double patrols. In other incidents, a reportedly intoxicated female driver crashed into former Vice President Jusuf Kalla's residence fence, whilst police arrested suspects in a luxury hotel theft, an ecstasy distribution ring, and a Rp400 million burglary allegedly committed by the homeowner's daughter's boyfrien
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:54 WIB
Prabowo Outlines Keys to Economic Stability in Meeting with US Business Leaders
President Prabowo Subianto met with the US Chamber of Commerce, US-ASEAN Business Council, and US-Indonesia Society in Washington DC, presenting Indonesia's strategy for maintaining economic growth above 5 per cent whilst accelerating infrastructure development and energy transition. He emphasised political stability, rule of law, and good governance as essential foundations for investor confidence, alongside a pragmatic commitment to renewable energy, electric vehicles, and green industry.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:54 WIB
PAM Jaya and WCR Provide Nutrition Education to Prevent Stunting
Jakarta's regional water utility PAM Jaya, through its women's organisation Daya Wanita, has partnered with Women and Children Resilience (WCR) to deliver nutrition and clean water education programmes aimed at preventing stunting across North Jakarta. The initiative targets mothers through PKK groups and Posyandu cadres, emphasising the critical link between animal protein intake, clean water access, and child development in shaping the nation's future generations.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:49 WIB
Prabowo Attends Board of Peace Summit in the US Today
President Prabowo Subianto is attending the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington, D.C., where he is also expected to sign a reciprocal trade tariff agreement with the United States, potentially at a rate of 19 per cent on Indonesian imports. The move has drawn criticism, notably from former Deputy Foreign Minister Dino Patti Djalal, who raised concerns about unequal standing among member states, Trump's personal dominance over the council, and the exclusion of Palestine despite Israel's
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:47 WIB
Annual "alarm" of affordable markets ahead of Ramadan
The Situbondo regency government in East Java has launched its annual affordable food programme in collaboration with Bulog and PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara to stabilise staple food prices ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. The market intervention initiative offers basic commodities below the government-set maximum retail price to counter seasonal demand-driven price surges, reflecting the routine policy instrument deployed by local governments across Indonesia during the fasting month.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:46 WIB
More Than 20 Countries to Attend Inaugural Peace Board Session
Over 20 countries are expected to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump announced the board's formation in January, inviting around 50 nations to join an organisation aimed at supporting Gaza's reconstruction and the path to peace.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:43 WIB
How Is the Military Involved in Building Merah Putih Cooperatives?
Indonesia's military has been actively involved in the construction of village-level Merah Putih cooperatives, with Military District Commands pressuring village heads to provide land and signing cooperation agreements with local leaders. A Tempo magazine investigation reveals cases in Bantul, Yogyakarta and Bangkalan, Madura where military personnel have demanded new buildings meeting specific government specifications, overriding existing village infrastructure and drawing formal protests from
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:43 WIB
US Military on Standby to Strike Iran from Saturday
CBS News reports that US forces have been placed on standby for a possible strike against Iran starting Saturday, though President Trump has not yet decided whether to proceed. The development comes amid ongoing nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with Trump warning of consequences "far worse" than previous strikes should diplomacy fail.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:35 WIB
Flooding on Janger Toll Road at KM 4 Causes Heavy Traffic Towards Tomang
Flooding on the Jakarta-Tangerang (Janger) toll road at KM 4 near Kedoya caused significant traffic congestion towards Tomang, with Jasa Marga warning motorists of standing water on the right lane. Heavy traffic volume also affected multiple sections of the Jagorawi and Jakarta-Cikampek toll roads, compounding congestion across Greater Jakarta's major arterial routes.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:33 WIB
Two Motorcycle Thieves Apprehended by Residents in North Jakarta
Two suspects were caught red-handed by local residents while attempting to steal a motorcycle in the Kelapa Gading area of North Jakarta. The pair have been charged under Article 477 of the new Criminal Code (Law No. 1 of 2023) for aggravated theft, which carries a maximum sentence of nine years' imprisonment.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:32 WIB
House Commission V Pushes for Public Transport Audit to Prevent Repeat of Krapyak Bus Disaster
Following the fatal Krapyak toll exit bus crash in Semarang that killed 16 people, House of Representatives Commission V Deputy Chairman Syaiful Huda has called on the Ministry of Transport to conduct comprehensive audits of all public transport fleets, particularly ahead of the Idul Fitri homecoming season. Police have named the bus company's director, the driver — who was found to be using a forged licence — and two counterfeit licence producers as suspects, revealing systemic failures in safe
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:21 WIB
Yesterday's Headlines: 1,000 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives Completed, and Antam & PTBA's Persero Status Restored
A roundup of key economic developments includes the completion of 1,000 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives out of a target of 80,000, the Finance Minister's assurance that Indonesia's 40 per cent debt-to-GDP ratio remains safe, and Danantara's explanation for restoring Persero status to mining SOEs Antam and PTBA. The government also announced plans for a 200,000-head cattle investment in Central Kalimantan and the preparation of 255 vessels for Lebaran transport.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:19 WIB
Start of Ramadan: UBS Gold at Rp2.929 Million/gram and Galeri24 at Rp2.915 Million/gram
Gold bar prices at Pegadaian fell at the start of Ramadan, with UBS gold dropping to Rp2,929,000 per gram and Galeri24 to Rp2,915,000 per gram, down from Rp2,958,000 and Rp2,943,000 respectively the previous day. The price list covers quantities ranging from 0.5 grams to 1 kilogram for Galeri24 and up to 500 grams for UBS products.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:17 WIB
Flood-Affected Residents in Aceh Sell Sahur Meals to IPDN Cadets
A flood-displaced resident in Aceh Tamiang has turned adversity into opportunity by selling pre-dawn Ramadan meals to IPDN (Institute of Domestic Governance) cadets stationed at her evacuation site. The story highlights the resilience of disaster survivors and the presence of government trainees deployed to assist in flood-affected areas during the holy month.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:11 WIB
Democrat Party: Lunar New Year Celebrations a Moment to Strengthen Diversity and Unity
The Democrat Party held its first-ever Lunar New Year celebration, with chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) reaffirming the party's commitment to multiculturalism and national unity. AHY emphasised that Chinese-Indonesians are an integral part of the nation with equal rights, and highlighted his father SBY's 2014 presidential decree replacing discriminatory terminology as a historic act of reconciliation. Speaking also in his capacity as Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:08 WIB
Dangers of Freely Sold Whip Pink Highlighted by BNN Amid Calls for Regulation
Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has flagged the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide, marketed as "Whip Pink," among young people, warning of fatal neurological effects. BNN chief Suyudi Ario Seto revealed that entertainment venues are openly selling the substance in packages without clear regulation, and called on government stakeholders to urgently draft strict rules to curb its uncontrolled distribution.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:04 WIB
Why the MKMK Chairman Refused to Disclose the Adies Kadir Ethics Report to Parliament
The chairman of the Constitutional Court's Ethics Council (MKMK), I Gede Palguna, firmly refused parliamentary requests to reveal details of an ethics complaint against newly appointed Constitutional Court justice Adies Kadir, stating he would rather resign than compromise the council's independence. The ethics complaint, filed by 21 legal practitioners and academics, concerns the controversial process by which Kadir — a former Golkar politician — replaced a previously confirmed candidate throug
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 15:04 WIB
Prabowo to Attend Board of Peace Meeting and Sign Trade Tariff Deal with Trump Today
President Prabowo Subianto is set to attend the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC and sign a trade tariff agreement with US President Donald Trump. Cabinet Secretary Prasetyo Hadi expressed hopes for more favourable terms but acknowledged the final outcome depends on negotiations. Prabowo and his delegation arrived at Andrews Military Base on 17 February ahead of the scheduled engagements.
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