February 12, 2026 – Indonesia Headlines

1Pesawat Smart Air Ditembaki di Boven Digoel, 2 Pilot Tewas

Story gist: A Smart Air plane was shot at in Boven Digoel, Papua, killing two pilots. Passengers survived the incident.
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Penumpang Pesawat Smart Air Selamat Usai Peristiwa Penembakan di Papua
— Media Hub | POLRI
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story from those perspectives. Center outlet emphasized passenger survival after the shooting incident in Papua, citing POLRI sources, with a reassuring tone focused on safety and official response rather than the pilots’ deaths or potential perpetrators.

2TNI AU Uji Coba Pendaratan Pesawat Tempur F-16 di Tol Terbanggi Besar-Kayu Agung

Story gist: Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) conducted a test landing of an F-16 fighter jet on the Terbanggi Besar-Kayu Agung toll road. Polres Mesuji traffic unit handled security and management for preparations at KM 228-231.
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Sat Lantas Polres Mesuji Laksanakan Pengaturan dan Pengamanan Rencana Persiapan Lokasi Landasan Tempur TNI AU di Jalan Tol KM 228-231
— Website Resmi Polri
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, leaving progressive or conservative perspectives absent. Center outlet (official Polri website) framed it neutrally as routine police traffic management and security for TNI AU’s runway preparation on the toll road, emphasizing operational coordination without military strategy emphasis or infrastructure concerns.

3Tok! Pemerintah Tetapkan WFA Sebelum & Setelah Lebaran, Ini Tanggalnya

Story gist: The Indonesian government set Work From Anywhere periods for civil servants before and after Lebaran, specifying dates. It regulated ASN duties during Nyepi and Idulfitri national holidays and collective leaves to ensure public service continuity.
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Jaga Kesinambungan Pelayanan Publik Selama Libur Nasional dan Cuti Bersama Nyepi dan Idulfitri, Pemerintah Atur Tugas Kedinasan ASN
— Kementerian Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negara dan Reformasi Birokrasi
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted the story entirely, absenting progressive critiques of government labor policies or conservative skepticism of holiday work flexibility. Center outlets framed it neutrally, emphasizing the government’s proactive regulation via the Ministry to maintain public services during holidays, with formal tone focused on continuity without criticism or praise.

4Masjid Nabawi dan Muhammadiyah: Tarawih Kembali ke Praktik Nabi Saw

Story gist: Masjid Nabawi in Medina and Indonesia’s Muhammadiyah organization announced Tarawih prayers will return to Prophet Muhammad’s practice for Ramadan 2026.
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Kapan Salat Tarawih Pertama Puasa Ramadan 2026? Ini Jadwal dan Bacaan Niat
— Kompas.tv
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted the story entirely, leaving those perspectives absent. The center outlet, Kompas.tv, framed it neutrally and practically, emphasizing the first Tarawih prayer date, schedule, and niat recitation for Ramadan 2026, without highlighting theological debates, organizational decisions, or broader implications of reverting to prophetic practice.