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Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:28 WIB
Pancasila in the Digital Age: Time to Learn to Disagree Without Hatred
With internet penetration reaching 81.72% in 2026, Indonesia’s digital spaces are increasingly shaping how people—particularly young people—engage with information and differences of opinion. The article argues that BPIP should bring Pancasila’s values into everyday online interactions, supported by digital literacy initiatives that are judged by their impact on behaviour, alongside responsibility from platforms, public institutions and individuals.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:26 WIB
Banda Aceh Junior High School Students Suspected of Food Poisoning After Free Nutritious Meals; Kitchen Unit Suspended
Banda Aceh has temporarily suspended the SPPG unit linked to suspected food poisoning among 10 students and five teachers at SMP Negeri 4 after they ate meals provided under the Free Nutritious Meals programme. The suspension covers meal production and distribution while authorities investigate, test food samples and review hygiene standards before deciding whether operations can resume.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:25 WIB
GBK Stadium Pitch Under Renovation, New Turf to Be Installed in Late January 2027
The Gelora Bung Karno complex management is investing around Rp10 billion to reinforce the main stadium pitch so it can better accommodate football matches and large-scale concerts. Structural work is due to finish by 30 November 2026, with the pitch levelled and new turf installed in late January 2027.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:25 WIB
Kim Jong Un Seeks to Accelerate AI-Powered Unmanned Weapons Development
Kim Jong Un has called for North Korea to rapidly develop key technologies for unmanned weapons and integrate artificial intelligence into their systems, describing the effort as a priority in building a modern military. At an aviation technology exhibition in Pyongyang, he also urged advances in drones and defence AI, while reiterating that military strength is essential to safeguarding peace.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:24 WIB
Mendukbangga: To Improve the Country, Improve Families
Population and Family Development Minister Wihaji said families are the smallest units of the state and that strengthening them is essential to improving the country. He highlighted family health and support from relevant ministries, and said his ministry would focus on guiding behaviour and ensuring the health of couples planning to marry, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, and children under two to help prevent stunting.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:24 WIB
Japan Enacts ‘Second Capital’ Law to Support Tokyo’s Functions
Japan’s new law creates a framework for designating one or more ‘second capitals’ to provide backup for Tokyo’s core functions during major disasters and decentralise economic activity. Eligible prefectures can apply, with Osaka, Hokkaido, Aichi and Fukuoka expressing interest; designated areas may receive regulatory exemptions and tax incentives to encourage private investment.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:23 WIB
Netanyahu Under Pressure as Shin Bet Investigates Alleged Foreign Funding in Israeli Election
Israel’s Shin Bet is investigating allegations that foreign funds were used to influence the parliamentary election, following a request from the head of the Central Elections Committee. The claims have not been substantiated, Qatar has denied involvement, and neither major political bloc won the 61 seats needed for a majority, leaving Arab parties potentially pivotal in coalition talks.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:23 WIB
Police investigate discovery of baby girl’s body in East Jakarta’s Cakung
Police are investigating after residents discovered the body of an unidentified baby girl near Situ Rawa Terate in Cakung, East Jakarta. Officers have questioned three witnesses, gathered evidence and taken the body to the National Police Hospital for an examination to establish the cause of death and identify whoever left it there.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:23 WIB
SBY Launches Novel ‘Diana Memang Manja’
Former Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has launched a novel shaped in part by his experience of losing his wife, Ani Yudhoyono. He said writing helped him return to the arts and explore themes of love, grief, memory and the courage to move forward.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:22 WIB
Man Who Slipped into Well Rescued by SAR Team in Serang
A 36-year-old man, Jaya, fell into a well in Serang, Banten, after reportedly slipping. A joint search and rescue team, supported by the Serang Regency fire brigade, was at the scene carrying out the evacuation when the report was published.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:22 WIB
Bulog Semarang: 81,000 tonnes of rice stocks sufficient for Christmas and New Year
Bulog’s Semarang branch says its 81,600-tonne government rice reserve can meet local needs for four to five months, covering the Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 period. The reserve supports food assistance, price and supply stabilisation, and emergency response, while the branch is preparing to procure the next harvest.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:21 WIB
Viral Jatiluwih Toll Dispute: Residents Just Passing Through Will Not Be Charged
Tabanan’s council has urged managers of the Jatiluwih tourist attraction to review ticket-checking procedures after residents complained that they were asked to pay while merely passing through. The site manager says no levy is charged to passers-by, and that fees apply only to visitors using the attraction; discussions with the council and local authorities are being proposed to clarify the rules.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:20 WIB
Le Minerale Water Barriers at HI Roundabout Were in Place Before 29 October
Le Minerale says the branded traffic barriers and a nearby arch at Jakarta’s HI Roundabout were already there before a 29 October Youth Pledge Day rally. The company denies sponsoring or supporting the demonstration, explaining that its logo appeared on traffic-control equipment rather than event branding.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:20 WIB
Tourism Deputy Minister Highlights How Thriftier Habits Are Changing Travellers’ Spending
Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa says travellers are cutting non-essential spending but continuing to travel by switching to cheaper transport and accommodation, including rail, private cars and villas. Despite these shifts, domestic and international trips are still growing, while official figures point to record tourism activity and rising average spending by foreign visitors.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:20 WIB
Jakarta’s 2027 Minimum Wage Increase Yet to Be Discussed: When Will It Be Decided?
Discussions on Jakarta’s 2027 provincial minimum wage have not yet begun, with labour representatives expecting formal talks to start in early November and a decision to be made by the end of that month. The increase proposal has not been set; discussions so far have focused on industries that may qualify for sectoral minimum wages, while the government is also assessing wage-setting components including inflation, economic growth and the cost of a decent standard of living.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:19 WIB
Khofifah Praises Dr Soetomo Regional Hospital for Securing JCI Accreditation for the Third Consecutive Time
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has praised Dr Soetomo Regional Hospital for retaining Joint Commission International accreditation for the third time, without remedial action. She said the achievement underlines the hospital’s commitment to quality and patient safety, and urged it to expand advanced services, including stem-cell treatment, to strengthen domestic healthcare and reduce the need for treatment abroad.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:18 WIB
Evaluating the Motor Vehicle Tax Collection System
The article argues that Indonesia’s vehicle tax administration remains too dependent on where vehicles are registered, despite growing migration and cross-regional commuting. It proposes nationally integrated payment systems and a mechanism to share revenue between registration and operating regions, while highlighting the need for accurate data, safeguards against tax-base shifting and pilot testing.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:18 WIB
Sandiaga Uno Buys 9.51 Million MUTU Shares for Rp999.4 Million
Sandiaga Uno acquired 9.515 million shares in Mutuagung Lestari for a total of approximately Rp999.49 million, lifting his stake to 0.2756%. The transactions, made over several trading days at prices of Rp100–Rp109 per share, were reported as an investment and were not intended to secure control of the company.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:18 WIB
West Papua Immigration and Hajj Ministry Move to Prevent Misuse of Pilgrims’ Passports
West Papua’s immigration authorities have partnered with the regional Hajj and Umrah Ministry to prevent misuse of travel documents by pilgrims. The agreement provides for information-sharing and checks on passports, visas and other documents, alongside public outreach on travel requirements and approved pilgrimage organisers.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:18 WIB
UBSI Partners with Global Practitioner to Strengthen Research and International Collaboration
Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika has concluded its Diaspora Berdampak programme by signing an MoU and appointing technology practitioner Luiz Rizki Ramelan as an Adjunct Associate Professor. The partnership is intended to build long-term international research collaboration, transfer industry expertise to academia and improve the university’s teaching, research and technological innovation.
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