Jakarta Light Festival to Illuminate Bundaran HI Roundabout on Friday
Jakarta Light Festival arrives at Bundaran HI on Feb 13, 2026, featuring Lunar New Year lantern contests and cultural displays. See Jakarta's global city push.
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Defense
Merdeka Palace Debuts Public "Guard Mounting" Ceremony to Boost Tourism
Experience the Buckingham-style "guard mounting" at Istana Merdeka every Sunday. See the Paspampres parade and take photos at Jakarta's newest tourist attraction.
National
Jakarta Military Commander and Metro Jaya Police Chief Lead Massive Clean-Up Across Jakarta
Jakarta Military Commander and Metro Jaya Police Chief lead 5,500 personnel in a massive Jakarta clean-up. Read about the President's environmental initiative in Papanggo.
National
Indonesian Child Killed in Singapore Car Accident; Embassy Provides Full Support
An Indonesian child died in a Singapore car accident while on vacation. KBRI Singapore provides assistance as the driver is detained. Read the full report.
Criminal
Jakarta Police Track Students in Viral Cempaka Putih Acid Attack
Central Jakarta Police investigate a viral acid attack involving students in Cempaka Putih. Authorities have identified the suspects and vehicle involved.
Sports
Indonesia Returns to Davis Cup World Group II After Crushing Togo
Indonesia defeats Togo 4-0 in the DavisCup 2026 playoffs to secure promotion to World Group II. Read the match highlights from the Gelora Bung Karno Tennis Center .
National
Press Council Demands AI Developers Pay Royalties for Journalistic Content
The Indonesian Press Council demands AI developers pay royalties for using news content. Learn about the push for Publisher Rights in the 2026 AI era.
National
Authorities Asked Digital Platform to Develop Solutions in Preventing Minors in Manipulating Account Data Registrations
Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, has urged digital platforms to develop technological solutions to prevent child users from manipulating their age when registering accounts.
Criminal
Police to Look Into the Finding of a Deceased Man in Pondok Gede
Police confirmed the discovery of a dead man inside a rented house in the Pondok Gede area of Bekasi City.
National
Govt. Prepares 8,000 Free Pro-Canva Accounts for Local Creative Talents
The Ministry of Communication and Digital is providing 8,000 free Canva Pro accounts to creative talents and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as part of its efforts to strengthen the national digital economy.
National
Social Ministry Pushed District Govt. to Fix Data Collection on Poor Denizens
Vice Minister of Social Affairs Agus Jabo Priyono urged regional governments to improve and update data on the poor following a child suicide in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), which was allegedly triggered by economic problems and limited education costs.
National
The Tragedy of NTT Education is a Stern Reminder for the Country
Vice Minister of Human Rights Mugiyanto called the tragedy of the death of a 10-year-old elementary school student in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), YBH, who allegedly took his own life due to family financial problems, a wake-up call for the nation.
