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Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:29 WIB
BPBD Lampung: Latest Forest Fire in TNWK Is Far from Elephant Enclosure
Lampung’s Regional Disaster Management Agency says the latest fire hotspot in Way Kambas National Park is about 14 kilometres from the Elephant Training Centre, and is separate from fires already being handled by response teams. The agency says the reported fire is near the boundary with PT GGP PG4 and that it is coordinating with the park authority on prevention and response measures.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:28 WIB
Police Hunt Suspects in Two Machete Assaults in Mataram
Police in Mataram are investigating two separate sharp-weapon assaults reported in the early hours of Sunday, with one victim in each incident requiring hospital treatment. Investigators are gathering witness statements and evidence to identify those responsible, and have urged the public to remain calm while the cases are handled.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:28 WIB
Hajj Financial Management Bill Must Address Sustainability and Fairness of Hajj Funds
The National Hajj Commission says the revision of Indonesia’s Hajj Financial Management Law should ensure that returns on hajj funds are distributed sustainably and more fairly between pilgrims departing now and those waiting. It proposes proportionate, means-sensitive subsidies and urges the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) to manage a wider pool of funds, including final hajj payments.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:28 WIB
AI Data Centre in Batang Under Development, with a Capacity of 240 Megawatts
Plans for an AI data centre at the Batang Integrated Industrial Estate remain under development and are still being assessed; the facility is not yet operational. Central Java officials say its planned capacity is 240 megawatts, with further details expected from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Batang Special Economic Zone in November.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:26 WIB
Besides McLaren, Ciledug Vehicle Tax Office Finds 39 Luxury Cars in Arrears
The Ciledug Vehicle Tax Office says 39 luxury cars in its area have outstanding vehicle tax, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Lexus models and McLarens. Seven owners have paid, eight vehicles have been blocked, one has been transferred out of the area and 23 remain unpaid, amid scrutiny following a case in which a mechanic was wrongly billed for a McLaren he did not own.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:26 WIB
Authentication Key to Building Trust in the Pre-Owned Watch Market
Flecto.id says authentication, transparent payments and clear shipping arrangements are essential to building consumer confidence in high-value pre-owned watch transactions. The Indonesian marketplace reports facilitating more than 1,200 transactions and working with over 200 verified sellers, while offering sales, purchase and pawning services; it cautions that these internal figures do not represent the entire market.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:25 WIB
For Safety, Deputy Hajj Minister Urges Umrah Pilgrims to Choose Direct Flights to Saudi Arabia
Deputy Hajj and Umrah Minister Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak has urged Indonesian Umrah pilgrims and travel operators to favour direct flights to Jeddah or Madinah, citing safety amid tensions in the Middle East. He also says redirecting an estimated 70,000 passengers who currently transit through Malaysia and Singapore to Indonesian airlines could support the national aviation industry, provided airlines improve service and pricing.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:25 WIB
Technology Experts Gather as Danantara Seeks to Boost Indonesia’s Technology Industry
Danantara’s three-day Technology Innovation Investment Forum 2026 has attracted around 1,500 registrants and is expected to produce agreements linking state-owned enterprises, universities and companies. The agency is targeting US$20–30 billion in investment over the next two to three years, with potential for more, across five priority sectors as it seeks to move Indonesia from technology adoption towards innovation and industrial leadership.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:24 WIB
On Gibran’s Diploma Inquiry, Sahroni Says NasDem Will Follow Procedure
NasDem faction deputy chairman Ahmad Sahroni said the party would follow parliamentary procedures regarding a proposed House of Representatives inquiry into Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s junior secondary school diploma. He said no further steps had yet been taken.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:23 WIB
Japan’s Anime Industry Faces a Wage Gap for Workers
Japan’s anime industry is grappling with pay disparities and difficult working conditions as global demand for animation grows, according to Tokyo International Film Festival programme adviser Ryota Fujitsu. He says studios that can invest in production and pay creative staff fairly are better placed to succeed, while original films face funding challenges amid limited public support and strong competition from franchise-based projects.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:21 WIB
Communications Minister: 45% of Children Have Experienced Cyberbullying
Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said cyberbullying and other online threats to children are accelerating, citing UNICEF research that found 45% of Indonesian children had experienced cyberbullying. She also highlighted gaps in parental confidence and use of parental controls, and said the government is assessing whether Meta’s Teen Accounts are suitable for children under 16.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:21 WIB
Prabowo Calls Yusril to Discuss Redefining Corruption
President Prabowo Subianto summoned Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra to discuss possible revisions to Indonesia’s anti-corruption law and the definition of corruption. Yusril said any revision should align with the UN Convention against Corruption and broaden the range of offences covered, while the National Economic Council has clarified that its recommendations would retain state financial losses as a corruption offence.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:20 WIB
Danantara to Invest Rp200 Trillion Next Year: Where Will the Money Come From?
Danantara plans to allocate Rp200 trillion (about US$12 billion) for investment next year, with most of the funding expected to come from dividends generated by state-owned enterprises under its management. Commercial investments are likely to receive 65–70% of the allocation, while the amount set aside for long-term strategic government projects is still being determined as Danantara prepares its 2027 corporate budget.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:19 WIB
Missing One Prayer Is Like Losing One’s Family and Wealth
A religious teaching cited in the article urges Muslims not to neglect obligatory prayers for family or financial pursuits. It recounts sayings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad that compare missing a prayer to losing one’s family and possessions, and warn of the spiritual consequences of abandoning prayer.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:17 WIB
Indonesia says gas export cuts to Singapore are within contractual limits and pledges to honour obligations
Indonesia says its 8 per cent reduction in gas exports to Singapore remains within contractual limits, with supplies redirected to meet domestic electricity demand. Singapore says it expects contracts to be honoured, but the cut represents less than 2 per cent of its daily gas demand; Indonesia is also considering nuclear power as it seeks to address energy supply pressures.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:15 WIB
KKP Partners with PLN to Strengthen Electricity Infrastructure in KNMP Areas
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has partnered with state utility PLN to provide electricity, digital services and green infrastructure in the Red and White Fishermen’s Villages (KNMP). The agreement includes joint technical surveys and data-sharing, with power intended to support facilities such as cold storage, ice plants and fish markets across the programme’s expanding network.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:15 WIB
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Ribka Presents Cultural Figure Award at PIKI Awards 2026
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Ribka Haluk presented the PIKI Awards 2026 Cultural Figure award to theologian, philologist and historian Bambang Noorsena, who was represented at the ceremony because he was abroad. The event recognised figures contributing to culture, tolerance, research, health, education and other fields, with organisers describing the awards as a way to highlight public role models and encourage inclusive civic engagement.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:15 WIB
Law Ministry says 700,000 businesses remain blocked for failing to report beneficial ownership
Indonesia’s Law Ministry says around 700,000 businesses and foundations are still blocked because they have not disclosed their beneficial owners, down from nearly two million entities last year. The ministry says the disclosures are essential for transparency and law enforcement, and blocked entities cannot access banking services; it may classify those that remain inactive as no longer operating.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:15 WIB
TGUK Leaves IDX Special Monitoring Board After Foreign Change of Control
The Indonesia Stock Exchange has removed beverage-chain operator PT Platinum Wahab Nusantara (TGUK) from its special monitoring board, effective 27 October 2026, and placed it on the development board. The move follows Visionary Capital Global’s acquisition of a 56.84% voting stake, making it TGUK’s new controlling shareholder, while the former controller’s stake fell to 12.49%.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 18:13 WIB
Health Ministry Targets 3,000 Cataract Operations per Million People
Indonesia’s Health Ministry aims to raise the annual cataract surgery rate to at least 3,000 procedures per million BPJS Health members, while improving early detection and access to eye specialists. The initiative is part of a national vision-health roadmap addressing cataracts and a broader rise in conditions that can cause visual impairment and blindness.
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