February 10, 2026 – Indonesia Headlines

Story gist: In Riyadh, Megawati Sukarnoputri introduced Puan Maharani, Chairwoman of Indonesia’s House of Representatives, stating women must be able to do everything. The world’s largest women-only university awarded Megawati an honorary doctorate.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting any framing of the event from progressive empowerment or conservative skepticism perspectives. Center outlet Kompas.id emphasized the prestigious honorary doctorate from Princess Nourah University, highlighting women’s education achievements without political critique.

Story gist: The site of the former British Embassy building in Indonesia will be redeveloped into a 40-story headquarters for Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI). Images of the location have been shared.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage. Center coverage from government site bnn.go.id focused on President and BNN head attending a prayer event for national safety and MUI leadership strengthening, emphasizing official unity and support. Absent left perspective might critique MUI’s growing influence or land use; right could highlight cultural preservation or nationalism.

Story gist: Indonesian authorities announced four schemes for MBG distribution during Ramadan. Kompas.id reported the MBG program reached one year in Jakarta.

Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning coverage. Center outlet Kompas.id frames story positively, emphasizing MBG program’s success in stabilizing Jakarta’s food supply chains and prices after one year, with focus on Ramadan distribution schemes. Absent left/right perspectives indicate lack of partisan debate or limited interest in critiquing government initiative.

Story gist: PPPK teachers in Sumedang received incentives of Rp 50,000. The district regent provided explanation amid controversy over the low amount.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, leaving sympathetic or critical perspectives absent. Center outlets like Kompas.com framed the story as a ‘polemik’ over Rp 15,000 PPPK teacher incentives in Sumedang, neutrally emphasizing the regent’s clarification without emotional tone or teacher hardship details seen in the story title.

Story gist: Israel’s cabinet approved new regulations on the West Bank. Eight Muslim countries condemned the move to assert greater control over the territory.

Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning headlines provided; left perspective absent, potentially emphasizing Palestinian displacement; right absent, possibly framing as security necessity. Center outlet CNBC Indonesia uses sensational tone (‘Murka!’) focusing on Muslim outrage and condemnation of Israel’s West Bank control, questioning Indonesia’s stance, highlighting international backlash over Israeli actions.