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Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:19 WIB
Malaysian police probing alleged plot by prominent family in engaging UK firm to topple government using foreign media
Malaysian police are investigating allegations that members of a prominent family engaged a UK-based media consulting firm to destabilise the government and manipulate international media coverage, with the widow of late Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin denying involvement. The investigation centres on claims of coordination with international media outlets and lobbyists to pressure Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and MACC chief Azam Baki, with suspects potentially facing up to 20 years imprisonment
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:14 WIB
Indonesia to train 20,000 graduates in national skills program
The Indonesian Manpower Ministry has launched a national skills training programme targeting 20,000 recent high school and vocational school graduates, with registration open across 37 training fields in 33 locations. The initiative offers flexible learning formats, competency certifications, and comprehensive support including meals, transport allowances, and insurance, with government assistance in connecting graduates to employment opportunities.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 18:17 WIB
ADB's New Approach to Mining Risks Fueling Conflict
The Asian Development Bank is shifting its four-decade-long policy of avoiding direct mining sector investment to support extraction of critical minerals, citing global demand and energy security concerns. This policy reversal raises concerns about potential environmental and social conflicts, particularly in developing economies across Asia where mining operations are concentrated.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 18:14 WIB
Indonesia's US trade tariff trimmed to 15 percent, says minister
Indonesia's reciprocal tariff rate with the United States has been reduced to 15 percent following a US Supreme Court ruling in February that invalidated President Trump's global tariff policy. Under the bilateral Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), 1,819 Indonesian tariff lines including palm oil, coffee, cocoa, semiconductors, and textiles retain zero-percent duty access, with the agreement set to take effect after a 90-day period and ratification.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 18:05 WIB
Indonesia evaluates energy commodity deals after US Court ruling
Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has secured a 90-day review period following the US Supreme Court's annulment of reciprocal tariffs, which threatens a newly signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade worth $15 billion for energy imports. The Indonesian government plans to conduct discussions and negotiations during this period to preserve zero-percent import duties on 1,819 product lines including palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and electronic components, though the court ruling has intr
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 18:03 WIB
This Week in the Indonesian Economy (20-26 Feb 2026)
The week of 20 to 26 February 2026 proved one of the most consequential in Indonesia's recent economic calendar, defined above all by the deepening of the Indonesia-United States trade partnership, a roiling national debate over village cooperatives and industrial policy, and the persistent challenge of managing a vast archipelago on the cusp of its annual Eid al-Fitr exodus.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 18:01 WIB
This Week in Indonesian Business and Investment (20-26 Feb 2026)
The week of 20 to 26 February 2026 will be remembered primarily as the week Indonesia staked its claim on the global trade map, signed a landmark agreement with the United States, and then watched, with some unease, as the legal foundations beneath that deal began to shift.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:48 WIB
Indonesian government accelerates permanent housing construction for Sumatra disaster victims
The Indonesian government's post-disaster rehabilitation task force has begun prioritising permanent housing projects for survivors across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, with Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian emphasising the need for reliable data from regional governments to expedite construction. As of late February, only 401 of 17,969 planned permanent homes had been completed, though the government aims to deliver several units before Eid al-Fitr, with construction efforts led by
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:40 WIB
Ensuring Food Safety at "Pasa Pabukoan", Padang City Government Enlists BBPOM
Padang City Government has partnered with the National Food and Drug Authority (BBPOM) to conduct food safety inspections at "Pasa Pabukoan" market during Ramadan. The initiative aims to ensure the safety of fast-breaking food consumed by the public, with BBPOM deploying mobile laboratories to conduct real-time sample testing and having already inspected 26 distribution outlets. BBPOM reports improved food safety standards compared to the previous year, with plans to conduct parcel inspections b
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:40 WIB
Indonesian Forces to Be Deployed in Southern Gaza in April 2026
Indonesian military personnel will be deployed to Gaza in April 2026 as part of an International Stabilisation Force, according to US mediator Bishara Bahbah. Indonesia will be the first contingent to join the force, which is expected to comprise approximately 20,000 military personnel and 12,000 police officers from participating nations on the Gaza Board of Peace. Foreign Minister Sugiono clarified that Indonesian troops will not conduct military operations, but rather serve as peacekeeping fo
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:36 WIB
Cap Go Meh Festival in Bogor City to be Held after Tarawih 1-3 March
Bogor City will hold the Cap Go Meh Bogor Street Festival 2026 (CGM-BSF) over three days from 1-3 March, scheduled to take place in the evening after tarawih prayers in the Suryakencana area, coinciding with the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The festival, themed "Harmony in Diversity," will feature a night market with approximately 120 culinary and local creative product vendors, a communal iftar for 400 orphans on the opening day, and a cultural parade on 3 March, all designed to celebrate Chi
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:33 WIB
Student Protest at National Police Headquarters; Officers Respond with Islamic Prayers
Students staged a demonstration outside the Indonesian National Police (Polri) headquarters in South Jakarta on Friday, 27 February 2026, with police responding to protest chants by reciting Islamic prayers rather than engaging verbally. The demonstration was held under strict police supervision, with officers maintaining disciplined formations and following directives from Metro Jaya Police Commissioner Asep Edi Suheri to remain calm and not provoke crowds during the holy month of Ramadan.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:32 WIB
Sentenced to Two Years' Imprisonment, Delpedro: Deeply Disappointed, Illogical
Delpedro Marhaen Rismansyah and three other defendants facing charges related to instigating the August 2025 demonstrations have rejected the prosecutor's request for two-year prison sentences, which they consider unreasonable. The defendants, represented by Muzaffar Salim, plan to present their defence statements at the next hearing scheduled for 2 March 2026, emphasising that the case ultimately concerns the future of Indonesian youth and civil liberties rather than the accused themselves. The
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:30 WIB
Kalideres Terminal Remains Quiet Three Weeks Before Eid
Kalideres Terminal in West Jakarta remains unusually quiet with low passenger numbers three weeks before Eid, bucking the trend of previous years when terminals would be crowded weeks in advance. Terminal workers and operators attribute the decline to weakened economic conditions and the proliferation of informal transit terminals operating outside official facilities, which divert passengers and revenue from the formal terminal.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:30 WIB
Cabinet Secretary Teddy: Free Nutritious Meals Programme Does Not Reduce Education Spending
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya has addressed concerns that the Free Nutritious Meals Programme (MBG) is reducing education spending, clarifying that all education programmes from previous administrations remain operational and have been expanded. The government is allocating Rp 769.1 trillion (20 per cent of the 2026 State Budget) to education, with Rp 223.55 trillion specifically for the nutrition programme, whilst simultaneously expanding infrastructure renovation, teacher incentives, an
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:30 WIB
US Reciprocal Tariffs Focused on Reducing Deficit Rather Than Opening Markets
Research from Indonesia's INDEF think tank argues that US reciprocal tariff policies are primarily driven by domestic concerns to reduce America's trade deficit exceeding 1 trillion dollars, rather than genuinely opening balanced market access for partner nations including Indonesia. As the US represents 10-11 per cent of Indonesia's non-oil exports, the country faces heightened competitive pressures and must pursue export market diversification, improve domestic production efficiency, and stren
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:30 WIB
Prabowo Holds Limited Cabinet Meeting at Kertanegara Following Return from United States and Jordan
President Prabowo Subianto convened a limited cabinet meeting at the presidential residence in Kertanegara on 27 February following his diplomatic tour of the United States, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. During his foreign visits, Prabowo secured a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States granting zero tariffs on 1,819 Indonesian products, met with King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss Middle Eastern peace initiatives, and engaged with UAE leadership on strategic partnerships. T
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:30 WIB
Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Declines Comment on Hotel Sultan Operations
The Deputy Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning has stated the ministry will not comment on the ongoing operations of Hotel Sultan, a disputed property in the Gelora Bung Karno area, citing respect for ongoing court proceedings. PT Indobuildco, owned by Pontjo Sutowo, has demanded compensation valued at Rp 28.292 trillion equivalent to the hotel's valuation, and its legal team is challenging the execution of a court ruling that favoured the government's claim to the land. The disput
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:30 WIB
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Denies Free Nutritious Meal Programme Cuts Education Budget: All Programmes Running, Even Enhanced
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya has rejected claims that the free nutritious meal (MBG) programme is reducing education funding, asserting that the narrative is incorrect and contradicts facts. He emphasised that all previous education programmes, including the Smart Indonesia Card and Smart Indonesia Programme, continue to operate, whilst President Prabowo Subianto has additionally introduced the People's School (Sekolah Rakyat) initiative, which has already enrolled nearly 16,000 to 22,00
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 17:29 WIB
Bandung Transportation Department increases free exodus programme quota by one hundred for 2026 Eid holiday
The Bandung Regency Transportation Department has expanded its free Eid exodus programme for 2026, increasing the quota from 600 to 700 participants through a new partnership with Bank Jabar Banten, which provides two additional buses. The department will prioritise individuals already on the waiting list from the initial registration phase, with departure scheduled for 17 March 2026 heading primarily towards Central Java, aiming to reduce traffic accidents during the holiday period.
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