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Co-operative Incubation Programme Must Deliver Change and Independence

The Revolving Fund Management Institution for Co-operatives (LPDB) says its 2026 business incubation programme must go beyond administrative targets and strengthen co-operatives’ capabilities and independence. Support is being tailored to local economic potential, with participants already making progress in institutional capacity, financial management, business development and digital technology.

Police Say Shooting Near Kampung Ambon Unrelated to Drug Raid

Jakarta police say a shooting and machete attack near Kampung Ambon stemmed from a personal revenge dispute and were unrelated to a separate drug raid. The suspected attacker, who surrendered within 24 hours and handed over a homemade firearm and ammunition, has been detained; police are still searching for another suspect.

Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Launches in Expressive Tuscadero Colour

Jeep Indonesia has introduced the Wrangler Rubicon 4-Door in Tuscadero, an intense magenta exterior colour inspired by the character Pinky Tuscadero from the 1970s sitcom *Happy Days*. The model retains its off-road specification and is priced at Rp2.421 billion on the road in Jakarta, offering Indonesian buyers a more distinctive styling option.

KKP Strengthens Maritime Heritage Preservation and the Blue Economy at APCONF6 in Bali

Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is promoting research, mapping and coastal community leadership to protect underwater maritime heritage, linking conservation with climate resilience and local livelihoods. At APCONF6 in Bali, officials and participants discussed how heritage sites, traditional marine-management practices and the blue economy can reinforce one another.

Bareskrim Raids Subsidised Diesel Hoarding Syndicate in Bandung

Indonesia’s National Police Criminal Investigation Agency has uncovered an alleged syndicate hoarding subsidised diesel in Bandung, arresting a truck driver and a warehouse guard and seizing thousands of litres of fuel. Police say they are still pursuing the alleged masterminds behind the operation, which they say deprived the state and eligible members of the public of subsidised fuel.

Polish President Says Constitutional Order Has Been Violated

President Karol Nawrocki has accused opponents of forcibly taking over a constitutionally established state institution after a confrontation at Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw. The dispute over the court’s leadership has escalated tensions with Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government, prompting an emergency meeting with parliamentary parties and calls for a prosecutorial investigation.

4,653 Tulungagung Social Assistance Recipients Flagged for Possible Online Gambling Links

A total of 4,653 beneficiary families in Tulungagung have been flagged in Ministry of Social Affairs data for possible links to online gambling over the past 10 months. Some 2,706 have submitted appeals, but local officials are still awaiting the ministry’s verification; benefits will be stopped for recipients confirmed to be involved.

Names Involved in Capital Market Cases, Including Parties Linked to BREN, DSSA and CUAN

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has disclosed sanctions imposed during 2026 on companies and individuals over alleged capital-market violations involving share trading, public offerings and unlicensed investment-advisory activity. The penalties include a Rp1.5 trillion fine against PT Sinar Mas Tunggal in a DSSA-related case, alongside sanctions concerning BREN, CUAN and several other listed firms and market participants.

Central Java Deputy Police Chief Meets Religious Leaders to Explain Seminary Searches

Central Java Deputy Police Chief Brigadier General Andi Herindra Rahmawan met Islamic boarding school leaders after police searched two seminaries in connection with an investigation into the burning and vandalism of a restaurant in Sukoharjo. He said the meeting was intended to hear concerns, not influence the investigation, and promised that any alleged procedural violations would be examined through the proper channels.

Agam Regency Issues 15,388 Business Permits in Nine Months

Agam Regency in West Sumatra says it issued 15,388 business permits between January and 30 September 2026 through the SiCantik and Online Single Submission (OSS) platforms. The regency says applications are processed online at no charge once requirements are complete, and it is training village-level officials to help residents obtain Business Identification Numbers (NIBs).

Intan Jaya Regent’s Office Burgled Four Times in a Year, Police Reveal Unexpected Obstacles

The Intan Jaya regency office in Central Papua has been targeted by theft four times in 2026, with the latest incident involving vandalism and an attempted arson. Police are investigating but say the lack of eyewitnesses and broken CCTV cameras have hindered efforts to identify those responsible; no formal police report has yet been filed.

Golkar in Jakarta Targets 13 Seats and Opens the Door to a Candidate in the 2029 Gubernatorial Election

Golkar’s Jakarta branch is aiming to increase its representation in the provincial legislature from 10 to 13 seats in the 2029 election and says its strongest cadres could stand for governor or deputy governor. Secretary Basri Baco pointed to the party’s recent gains and his own long political career as a foundation for its next electoral contest.

Iran Warns Donald Trump: You Will Not Be Able to Stop a New War

Iran’s military has warned that any fresh US attack could trigger a conflict spreading far beyond Iran, as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz and Qatar seeks to avert a wider war. Shipping incidents and competing restrictions on the waterway are adding to energy-market concerns, with Brent crude rising to about US$117.64 a barrel.

Jatinegara Agate Market Grows Increasingly Quiet as Residents Come to Sell, Not Buy

Sellers at Rawa Bening market in East Jakarta say demand for agate has slumped since 2017 and worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic, with prices and sales falling sharply. Some residents now come to sell their stones rather than buy, leaving long-time traders struggling to make a living.

Pertamina Foundation Seeks to Help MSMEs Move Up the Value Chain

Pertamina Foundation is supporting 50 small and medium-sized businesses at SMEXPO Regional Bekasi 2026, with mentoring focused on finance, market access and product quality. The foundation says regional SMEXPO sales have risen, with Yogyakarta’s 2026 event generating Rp3.8 billion—52 per cent more than the previous year—highlighting the potential of expanded marketing access to strengthen MSMEs.

10th Haul for Haji Mochamad Thohir Urges Young People to Emulate His Compassion and Humility

Events marking the 10th anniversary of Haji Mochamad Thohir’s passing are intended to honour his legacy and encourage younger generations to emulate his perseverance, humility and social concern. Organisers say his example shows that business should serve society and faith, rather than pursue profit alone.

Ponpes HQ Grateful as Seized Items Are Returned

Police have returned most items seized during searches of Ponpes HQ in connection with the burning of a pork-noodle stall in Sukoharjo, with two CCTV units and a mobile phone retained for further purposes. A representative of the pesantren said the returned property was intact and welcomed an apology from Central Java’s deputy police chief.

Police Return Motorcycles and Mobile Phones Seized During Search of HQ Islamic Boarding School

Police have returned several items seized during a search of the HQ Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo, including motorcycles, mobile phones, a drone and a safe containing cash and gold. Officials said the returned property was not connected to the alleged offence under investigation; two CCTV cameras and one mobile phone remain in police custody.

Indonesia–South Korea Cooperation: Academic Proposes AI for Community Health Centre Services

UGM academic Dedy Permadi has proposed using South Korean artificial intelligence technology to improve basic healthcare at remote Indonesian community health centres, with cooperation also enabling technology testing in island regions. The two countries’ 2026 agreement covers several public-health areas, but still needs clearer funding, data governance, intellectual-property arrangements and implementation targets; experts also stress measurable projects and adequate operational safeguards.

Police Reveal Revenge Motive Behind Assault in Kampung Ambon

Police say an assault and shooting in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, was motivated by revenge after suspect FDM was previously beaten by a group of people. Three people were injured; FDM has surrendered and faces charges carrying potential prison sentences of up to nine and 15 years, while police continue to search for other suspects.

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