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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, 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, 15:36 WIB
DKI Jakarta Roundup: Lunar New Year Celebrations and Mandatory Discotheque Closures During Ramadan
Jakarta marked the Lunar New Year with cultural festivals across key venues including TMII and Ancol, whilst the DKI Jakarta provincial government announced mandatory closures of nightclubs, discotheques, massage parlours and adult entertainment venues from one day before Ramadan through to the second day after Eid al-Fitr. The policy includes exemptions for establishments located in four- and five-star hotels and designated commercial zones, provided they are not adjacent to residential areas,
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:34 WIB
Trump: Japan to Invest in Oil, Gas, and Critical Minerals Projects
US President Donald Trump has announced that Japan is beginning to deliver on its US$550 billion trade deal commitment, with three major projects in oil, gas, and critical minerals across Texas, Ohio, and Georgia. Trump credited import tariffs as the key instrument enabling the investments, which he said would revitalise American industry, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and reduce US dependence on foreign mineral supplies.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:33 WIB
BMKG forecasts light rain across parts of Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecast light to moderate rainfall across most of Jakarta on Wednesday, with temperatures ranging from 24 to 29 degrees Celsius. Heavy cloud cover was expected to blanket the entire capital region from Wednesday evening through to the early hours of Thursday.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:32 WIB
DPD RI Forms Evaluation Team for Special Autonomy Fund Utilisation in Papua
Indonesia's Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) has established a team to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of special autonomy (otsus) fund utilisation across Papua's six provinces, responding to growing public distrust over how local governments have managed the funds. DPD member Filep Wamafma announced that all relevant parties, including local governments and presidential oversight bodies, will be summoned to a hearing in April 2026 to account for how the funds have been spent and what
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:25 WIB
Interior of BYD Racco electric kei car officially revealed
BYD has officially unveiled the interior of its Racco electric kei car ahead of its launch in Japan, priced at approximately 2.5 million yen (Rp275 million). The compact urban EV features a 20 kW motor, 180 km WLTC range, and DC fast charging up to 100 kW, positioning it to compete in Japan's highly popular kei car segment where 1.67 million units were sold last year.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:22 WIB
STIH Manokwari and West Papua Police Prepare Policing Studies Centre
The Manokwari School of Legal Studies (STIH) is expanding its collaboration with the West Papua Regional Police to establish a policing studies centre that will serve as a hub for research and the alignment of academic theory with field practice. The memorandum of cooperation is expected to be signed next week, with plans to subsequently establish a similar prosecution studies centre in partnership with the West Papua High Prosecutor's Office.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:14 WIB
Yesterday's Headlines: Lebaran Transport to Draft Presidential Regulation on Food Rescue
A roundup of key economic developments covers the Transport Minister's forecast that 2026 Lebaran travel movements may exceed survey projections of 143.9 million travellers, alongside calls for restrained consumption during Ramadan to prevent market distortion. Other notable stories include two foreign investors entering Central Lombok, improved conditions on Rempang Island boosting investment climate, and the National Food Agency's drafting of a Presidential Regulation on Food Rescue.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:08 WIB
Condition of Prayer Halls in Central Aceh Ahead of Ramadan 1447 H
Four meunasah (prayer halls) across four villages in Central Aceh's Lut Tawar district were damaged by hydrometeorological disasters in late November 2025. Two remain severely damaged whilst the other two are ready for use ahead of Ramadan 1447 H.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:04 WIB
Legislator Pushes for Revitalisation and Free Access to Pancuran 13 Guci
A member of the House of Representatives' Commission X is urging the comprehensive revitalisation of the Guci tourist area in Tegal Regency, Central Java, following a flash flood disaster, and has proposed making access to the iconic Pancuran 13 pool free of charge. The initiative, supported by a site visit led by the Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, aims to restore the local economy and return management of the facility to the community, while also addressing reforestation and dis
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 15:01 WIB
Preserving Blessings, Managing Markets
West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province is deploying a multi-pronged strategy to stabilise food prices and strengthen local economies ahead of Ramadan 2026, with chilli prices surging to nearly double the reference rate. The provincial government is intervening through affordable food drives, supply chain management, crop diversification programmes, and Ramadan bazaars that simultaneously support MSMEs and community-based tourism.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 14:59 WIB
Top 3: Minister of Religious Affairs Takes OSO's Private Jet; Ramadan Commencement Ruling
A roundup of Indonesia's most-read stories covers three major topics: a parliamentary exposé of former President Jokowi's role in weakening the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) through the 2019 law revision, the Minister of Religious Affairs' use of tycoon Oesman Sapta Odang's private jet to attend an event in South Sulawesi, and the government's official determination that Ramadan 2026 begins on Thursday, 19 February. The KPK story is particularly significant as DPR members produced docu
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 14:59 WIB
Analysts Say Chandra Asri's Regional Expansion Strengthens Indonesia's Petrochemical Industry
Market analysts have endorsed PT Chandra Asri Pacific's regional expansion strategy through its Singapore-based entity Aster Chemicals and Energy, viewing it as a significant step in bolstering Indonesia's petrochemical sector and reducing import dependency. The company's domestic investment in a Chlor Alkali–Ethylene Dichloride plant in Cilegon is projected to cut chlor alkali imports by Rp4.9 trillion annually whilst generating up to Rp5 trillion in foreign exchange from EDC exports.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 14:43 WIB
Yesterday's News: Ramadhan Start Date Declared and Lunar New Year Celebrations Across Indonesia
The Indonesian Government, through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, officially declared the start of Ramadhan 1447 Hijriah as Thursday, 19 February 2026, following the Isbat Session — a decision at odds with Muhammadiyah's earlier determination of Wednesday the 18th. Meanwhile, Lunar New Year 2577 Kongzili celebrations were marked across the country, with the Cabinet Secretary extending official greetings and communities in Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, demonstrating the enduring legacy of Gus D
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 14:34 WIB
Wednesday: BMKG Forecasts Light Rain to Thunderstorms across Majority of Regions
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued early warnings for light to heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and strong winds across major cities on Wednesday. Convergence zones stretching across waters from the Indian Ocean to the Halmahera and Sulawesi seas are driving increased cloud formation, with cities including Banda Aceh, Medan, Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Manado facing the heaviest conditions, whilst the agency also warned of high waves of up to 2.5 metr
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 14:32 WIB
Wednesday Morning Gold Prices: UBS at Rp2.958 Million/gram and Galeri24 at Rp2.943 Million/gram
Gold bar prices at Pegadaian fell on Wednesday morning, with UBS gold dropping to Rp2,958,000 per gram and Galeri24 to Rp2,943,000 per gram, down from Rp2,988,000 and Rp2,971,000 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.
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