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Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 20:01 WIB
Rano hopes DKI provincial agencies adopt home renovation programmes
DKI Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno has called on all provincial agencies to establish home renovation programmes, following a pilot initiative by the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP). The programme targets dilapidated housing in the capital, with the first project renovating a 40-year-old building in Cengkareng housing three families, including two persons with disabilities, funded by Rp70 million pooled from Satpol PP members.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:55 WIB
Ministry of Health: Proper Fasting Helps Address Mental Health Challenges in the Modern Era
Indonesia's Ministry of Health has highlighted research showing that proper fasting during Ramadan can significantly benefit mental health by reducing stress hormones, boosting serotonin and endorphin production, and promoting brain cell regeneration. Citing multiple studies — including one showing a 98 per cent contribution of fasting to improved mental health among students — officials emphasised that spiritual practices during Ramadan serve as effective mindfulness therapy, though they cautio
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:52 WIB
US Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Deport Palestinian Student
A US immigration judge has terminated deportation proceedings against Palestinian student and activist Mohsen Mahdawi, who led pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University, after the government failed to authenticate a memorandum allegedly from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The ruling marks a significant legal setback for the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts and raises broader concerns about due process and free speech protections in immigration cases.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:48 WIB
Home Affairs Minister: Diaspora Aid from Malaysia for Disaster Victims Held Up at Customs
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian revealed that disaster relief supplies collected by the Acehnese diaspora in Malaysia are being blocked by Indonesian Customs at Lhokseumawe port. President Prabowo Subianto has approved the aid's entry provided it contains no contraband, whilst Deputy House Speaker Dasco Ahmad urged relevant ministers to coordinate with Customs to expedite clearance ahead of Ramadan 2026.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:43 WIB
National Narcotics Agency Declares Vapes a New Medium for Drug Consumption
Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has declared it an "undeniable fact" that electronic cigarettes have become an effective new medium for consuming narcotics and new psychoactive substances. BNN chief Commissioner General Suyudi Ario Seto dismissed the narrative that vapes aid smoking cessation as a scientifically unproven "illusion," revealing that authorities have found liquid methamphetamine, etomidate, and other narcotics concealed in vape liquids.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:35 WIB
Fish-catching tradition in Banten serves as community gathering ahead of Ramadan
Residents of Tamansari Village in Serang Regency, Banten, upheld the traditional communal fish-catching ritual known as "Marak" at Situ Citaman lake ahead of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. The tradition, which involves draining the lake for a collective catch, serves as both a cultural practice and an occasion for strengthening community bonds.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:22 WIB
Banyumas Regent: Retirement Marks the Beginning of New Service for Civil Servants
Banyumas Regent Sadewo Tri Lastiono urged 176 retiring civil servants to view retirement as an opportunity for new forms of community service rather than a cause for despondency. The retirement decrees, covering departures effective from April to June 2026, were formally handed over at a ceremony in Purwokerto, Central Java, with the regent cautioning retirees against succumbing to "post-power syndrome."
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 18:51 WIB
Why Garuda Schools Will Use Four Curricula Simultaneously
Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has announced that its new Garuda Schools will employ four curricula simultaneously — national, character, STEM, and international — to strengthen science and technology talent. The schools are deliberately being established outside Java in underserved regions, with the first four locations set to open in June 2026, targeting the top one per cent of gifted students who currently lack access to quality education.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 18:43 WIB
House of Representatives and Government Hold Coordination Meeting on Sumatra Disaster Recovery
Indonesia's House of Representatives and senior government ministers convened a coordination meeting on 18 February 2026 to evaluate post-disaster recovery efforts across Sumatra, following devastating floods and landslides in late November 2025 that killed 1,206 people. The government reported significant progress including 5,500 temporary housing units built, 98 bridges reconstructed, and 99 national road segments restored, with authorities targeting full restoration of governance functions in
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 17:46 WIB
National Nutrition Agency Denies Purworejo Poisoning Case Linked to Free Nutritious Meals Programme
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has denied any connection between a mass food poisoning incident in Purworejo, Central Java, and the government's free nutritious meals (MBG) programme, stating the affected food came from a privately ordered catering service at a community gathering. The case highlights the sensitivity surrounding food safety concerns as the government expands its flagship nutrition programme, with BGN urging the public to await official investigation results before drawing c
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:17 WIB
Ministry of Transmigration Accelerates Development of Barelang Transmigration Zone
The Ministry of Transmigration is intensifying development of the Batam Rempang Galang (Barelang) Transmigration Zone, focusing on job creation and sustainable livelihoods for relocated residents. The ministry has distributed 16 fishing vessels to transmigrant fishermen and is conducting capacity-building training in partnership with BP Batam and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, as conditions in the previously contentious Rempang area have stabilised over the past year.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:15 WIB
Kauman Grand Mosque in Yogyakarta Holds First Tarawih Prayers on Tuesday Evening
The historic Kauman Grand Mosque of the Yogyakarta Sultanate commenced Ramadan 1447 Hijriah tarawih prayers on Tuesday evening, 17 February 2026, following the Muhammadiyah central leadership's determination based on the Unified Global Hijri Calendar. The decision, which sets the start of fasting one day earlier than the government's expected ruling, highlights the longstanding tolerance in Yogyakarta towards differing determinations of Islamic calendar dates, whilst nearby Jogokaryan Mosque dis
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:03 WIB
Jakarta Composite Index Opens Higher After Lunar New Year Holiday with Rebound Potential as Asian Markets Show Mixed Results
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened 0.29 per cent higher at 8,235 on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, following the Lunar New Year holiday break, with analysts predicting a potential rebound provided it holds above the 8,160 support level. Asian markets traded mixed as several bourses remained closed for Lunar New Year celebrations, whilst Wall Street posted modest gains driven by a technology sector rebound and financial sector strength.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
Deputy House Speaker Inaugurates Relocation of 8 Homes for Landslide Victims in Bandung
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal officially inaugurated the relocation of eight housing units for victims of the December 2025 landslide in Arjasari, Bandung Regency, West Java. The handover included property ownership certificates to ensure legal security for affected residents, with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources' Geological Agency having recommended total relocation due to the high risk of further rotational landslides in the area.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 16:01 WIB
National Food Agency Drafts Presidential Regulation on Food Rescue
Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) is drafting a Presidential Regulation on Food Rescue aimed at reducing food waste by redistributing surplus food to those in need. The regulation, mandated under Presidential Decree No. 38/2025 on the 2026 regulatory programme, supports President Prabowo's circular economy priorities and will outline policy direction, implementation mechanisms, monitoring, evaluation, and inter-ministerial roles. Bapanas has also deployed food rescue vehicles to five pr
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:58 WIB
NPCI International Signs Agreement with Payments Network Malaysia for UPI and DuitNow Acceptance in India and Malaysia
NPCI International Payments Limited has signed an agreement with Malaysia's Payments Network (PayNet) to enable cross-border QR code payments between India and Malaysia. The phased rollout will first allow Indian tourists to use UPI apps at DuitNow QR merchants in Malaysia, followed by Malaysian tourists using DuitNow apps at UPI QR merchants in India, strengthening digital payment connectivity and economic ties between the two nations ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:55 WIB
Ramadan and the Ecotheology of Ruwahan
A Javanese academic argues that the five-century-old ruwahan tradition preceding Ramadan constitutes an ecotheological practice with direct relevance to today's environmental crisis. The essay contends that ritual cleansing of mosques, graveyards and water sources embodies an "ecological repentance" that bridges the gap between personal piety and environmental responsibility, citing the Minister of Religious Affairs' philosophy that the earth itself is a vast mosque deserving of care.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:53 WIB
Trump and Carney Send Ramadan Greetings
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have issued statements welcoming the start of Ramadan. Carney used the occasion to highlight his government's commitment to combating Islamophobia in Canada, whilst Trump emphasised religious freedom as a pillar of American strength. Several Arab and Muslim countries began observing Ramadan on Wednesday, with others including Turkey, Oman, Singapore and Australia commencing a day later.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:51 WIB
House Commission IV Demands Forestry Ministry Investigate Alleged Logging at Guci
Indonesia's House of Representatives Commission IV has called on the Ministry of Forestry to investigate allegations of illegal logging in the Guci area of Tegal, Central Java, following devastating flash floods at the popular tourist site. The demand follows MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani's assertion that deforestation likely worsened the disaster, with lawmakers now pushing for satellite-based mapping of forest cover degradation nationwide over the past decade and prioritising reforestation as a nat
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:51 WIB
Asian Markets Edge Higher After AI Stock Turbulence as Investors Monitor Fed Direction
Asian stock markets opened slightly higher on Wednesday 18 February 2026, recovering from recent turbulence in AI-related equities as investor concerns about artificial intelligence prospects eased. Key regional indices approached their highs, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1 per cent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng rising 0.52 per cent, whilst markets also tracked Federal Reserve policy signals following strong US labour data and subdued inflation.
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