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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, 15:43 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, 12:02 WIB
Century-Old Memories: Grandmother Sharifah's Tradition of Observing the Ramadan Crescent with the Naked Eye from Maysan's Peaks
Sharifah binti Atiyah Al-Thaqafi, nearly a century old, recounts how communities in the mountainous Maysan Province east of Mecca once determined the start of Ramadan through naked-eye observation of the crescent moon from mountain peaks, followed by bonfires and takbir calls echoing between hilltops. The article documents the transition from this deeply communal, centuries-old tradition to modern astronomical methods using telescopes, digital imaging, and computational applications.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:56 WIB
Yesterday in politics: Prabowo in the US, DPR on Sumatran aid
A roundup of key political developments includes President Prabowo Subianto's working visit to the United States focused on economic cooperation, and parliamentary coordination on disaster relief for Sumatra. The House of Representatives and government agreed to streamline emergency funding exceeding Rp4.3 trillion for hydrometeorological disaster response, whilst displacement figures across three provinces dropped dramatically from over two million to roughly 13,000.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:53 WIB
KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto on KPK Law Revision: We Don't Want to Get Caught Up in It, We Just Want to Work
KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto has distanced the anti-corruption agency from the ongoing discourse surrounding a potential revision of the 2019 KPK Law, stating the commission will simply work under existing legislation. The debate was sparked by former KPK chairman Abraham Samad's request to President Prabowo Subianto to restore the original 2002 KPK Law, a proposal endorsed by former president Joko Widodo but explicitly ruled out by the Prabowo government.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:50 WIB
Judicial Bribery Case: Former Palm Oil Executive Faces 15-Year Prison Demand
Prosecutors have demanded a 15-year prison sentence for M Syafei, former Head of Social Licence at Wilmar Group, for bribing judges at the Jakarta Anti-Corruption Court handling a Rp40 billion CPO export corruption case. The demand includes a Rp600 million fine and Rp9.3 billion in restitution, reflecting the severity of a scheme that prosecutors say undermined judicial integrity. Three advocates alleged to have participated in the bribery have also faced sentencing demands.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:37 WIB
Viral Prayer Gathering Outside Jokowi's Home: Aide Speaks Out
A video of residents holding a tahlilan (Islamic prayer gathering) outside former President Joko Widodo's Solo residence went viral on social media, prompting his aide to confirm the event took place on 18 January 2026. The gathering by members of a Banyumas Islamic boarding school was intended to pray for Jokowi's wellbeing, though the ex-president was unable to meet them as he had to fly to Jakarta that morning to attend the wedding of President Prabowo Subianto's personal assistant.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:34 WIB
Jokowi's Aide Responds to Former President's Solo Home Being Dubbed "Solo's Wailing Wall"
Former President Joko Widodo's private residence in Solo went viral after it appeared on Google Maps under the name "Tembok Ratapan Solo" (Solo's Wailing Wall), prompting visitors to flock to the site for photographs. Jokowi's aide confirmed awareness of the incident but said there would be no additional security measures, urging the public to respect the property as a private residence rather than a landmark.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:31 WIB
'Rasa Bhayangkara Nusantara' Book Launched in US as President Prabowo's Cultural Diplomacy Instrument
The English-language edition of the Indonesian cookbook 'Taste of Nusantara: 80 Bhayangkara Menu for Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals Program' was officially presented at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington DC on 18 February 2026, as part of President Prabowo Subianto's cultural diplomacy programme. Co-authored by Presidential Special Assistant Dirgayuza Setiawan and Deputy National Police Chief Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo, the book has been positioned as a diplomatic instrument followi
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:30 WIB
House Commission I's Conditions on TNI Troop Deployment to Gaza Under Board of Peace
House Commission I has set strict conditions for Indonesia's planned deployment of TNI troops to Gaza, insisting the mission serve purely humanitarian purposes under a UN mandate and not become entangled in Israel's occupation agenda. A composite brigade of 8,000 personnel is being prepared, with an advance team of 1,000 targeted for readiness by April 2026, though deployment remains contingent on political decisions and international mechanisms ahead of the Board of Peace summit in Washington.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:30 WIB
On Whoosh Project Debt Being Paid with State Budget, Purbaya Says: Awaiting Presidential Directive
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has confirmed he is still awaiting directives from President Prabowo regarding the repayment scheme for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail (Whoosh) debt, which is reportedly set to be covered entirely by the state budget (APBN). The disclosure that APBN funds would be used came from State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, though technical negotiations remain ongoing under Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani's leadership, with no final decision yet reached.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:15 WIB
Buzzers in Attorney General's Obstruction of Justice Case Face 8-10 Years' Imprisonment
Three defendants — an advocate, a private television director, and a social media buzzer — have been prosecuted for obstructing Attorney General's Office investigations into major corruption cases involving CPO exports, PT Timah tin trading, and sugar imports. Prosecutors demanded sentences of 8 to 10 years' imprisonment and fines of Rp600 million each, alleging the defendants orchestrated a scheme to shape negative public opinion against the handling of the cases.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:09 WIB
Sharia, Interpretation, and the Long Road to Justice
An opinion piece examines Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa's assertion that Islamic banking in Indonesia has not fully implemented genuine sharia principles, effectively only rebranding conventional banking terminology as "sharia." The article explores the systemic gap between the label and substance of Islamic finance in the country, raising questions about regulatory integrity and the path toward authentic sharia-compliant banking.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:03 WIB
PBNU: Sahur Wake-Up Calls Must Observe Proper Etiquette and Reasonable Volume
The chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama's executive board (PBNU), KH Ahmad Fahrur Rozi, has called on Muslims to exercise restraint and courtesy when waking neighbours for the pre-dawn sahur meal during Ramadan, urging reasonable volume levels and consultation with local residents. His remarks highlight the importance of tolerance in Indonesia's pluralistic society, particularly towards non-Muslim neighbours, the elderly, the ill, and infants. The Indonesian government has set 19 February 2026 as the fi
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:02 WIB
MKMK Chairman Would Rather Be Dismissed Than Leak Adies Kadir Report
The Chairman of the Constitutional Court's Ethics Council (MKMK), I Gede Dewa Palguna, refused to disclose details of a complaint against Constitutional Court Justice Adies Kadir during a parliamentary committee hearing, stating he would rather be removed from his position than violate his oath of office. The case stems from a report filed by 21 legal academics and practitioners alleging ethical violations in Kadir's nomination as a constitutional justice by the House of Representatives.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:00 WIB
Vehicle Surge at Cikampek Main Toll Gate During 2026 Lunar New Year Holiday
PT Jasamarga Transjawa Tol (JTT) recorded a significant surge in vehicle traffic passing through the Cikampek Main Toll Gate during the extended 2026 Lunar New Year holiday. The spike in mobility underscores the continued pressure on Java's key toll road infrastructure during major national holidays.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:00 WIB
MRT Jakarta Permits Passengers to Break Fast on Trains: Limited to 10 Minutes with Plain Water and Dates
PT MRT Jakarta has announced a policy permitting passengers to break their Ramadan fast aboard trains and in paid areas, but only with plain water and dates within 10 minutes of the Maghrib call to prayer. The policy, effective from 19 February 2026, is part of a broader Ramadan campaign called #MelajuPenuhMakna that includes social initiatives such as communal iftar events for orphans and people with disabilities, public donations, and Ramadan charity packages.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 10:34 WIB
Fake Driving Licence and Illegal Route Exposed in Deadly Krapyak Toll Road Bus Crash
Police have named the director of PT Cahaya Pariwisata Transportasi as a suspect in the Krapyak toll road crash that killed 16 people in December 2025, citing his failure to oversee operations, knowingly permitting an unlicensed route, and employing an untested driver with a counterfeit licence. Three additional suspects have been charged in connection with a fake driving licence syndicate, as authorities urge bus operators to comply with safety regulations ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday travel
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 10:30 WIB
Landslide at Morowali Mining Area Kills One Worker
A landslide struck the waste dump area of PT QMB within the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) compound in Central Sulawesi, burying heavy equipment and killing one worker. Authorities suspect soft ground conditions caused the slide, and a comprehensive investigation is under way by the provincial labour inspection authority and the company's Quick Response Centre.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 10:30 WIB
Islamic Boarding School Head in NTB Named Suspect for Sexual Assault Using "Womb Cleansing" Ruse
The head of an Islamic boarding school in East Lombok, NTB, has been named a suspect and arrested at Lombok International Airport whilst attempting to flee to the Middle East after being accused of sexually assaulting female students. The suspect allegedly deceived victims over a period of years by claiming that sexual intercourse was a spiritual "womb cleansing" ritual, with one victim enduring abuse for a decade and now suffering severe depression.
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