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Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:30 WIB
Fuel Distribution Disrupted, Queues of Vehicles Stretch at Several Petrol Stations in Manado
Pertalite shortages and delayed fuel deliveries have caused long queues at petrol stations in Manado, North Sulawesi. Pertamina Patra Niaga is bringing in a 3,000-kilolitre cargo through the Bitung Integrated Terminal and deploying staff to manage queues and maintain service.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:30 WIB
KPK Questions Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo at Klaten Police Headquarters
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is questioning Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo at the Klaten City Police headquarters after he was reportedly caught in a sting operation. Police said the investigation was ongoing and that they were providing facilities and security; several civil servants and private-sector individuals were also arrested.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:25 WIB
Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding and Landslides in Aceh, Affecting National Roads and Farmland
Heavy rain has triggered floods and landslides in Aceh Tenggara, damaging 154.74 hectares of agricultural land and disrupting traffic on the Kutacane–Blangkejeren national road. The disaster has affected 2,787 people across 783 households, though authorities reported no deaths or evacuations; emergency crews are clearing debris and repairing damaged infrastructure.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:24 WIB
KPK Seizes Rp800 Million from GRIB Chairman Hercules in Bribery Case
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized Rp800 million (approximately US$48,000) allegedly linked to a bribery case involving the processing of land-use rights for PT Summarecon Agung. The money was handed over by a lawyer representing GRIB Jaya chairman Hercules Rozario Marshal; eight people have been named as suspects in the broader case involving officials at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN).
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:22 WIB
Bahlil: All Indonesian Villages to Have Electricity by 2029–2030
The government aims to connect every village in Indonesia to electricity by 2029–2030, using the Village Electricity Programme and assistance for new household connections. Bahlil Lahadalia said millions of homes across roughly 11,000 villages remain without electricity, with rollout targets increasing from around 1,400 villages in 2025 to more than 4,000 in 2026.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:19 WIB
SGU develops Sinergizi to strengthen local food security
Swiss German University, Tangerang Regency and Japan’s Hokkaido University are developing Sinergizi, a framework linking nutrition, food innovation and local economic empowerment. The initiative includes testing a high-protein seasoning made from over-fermented tempeh and exploring Tangerang as a living laboratory, with a five-year collaboration planned through 2031.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:15 WIB
Bekasi National Integration Forum Proposes Establishing Branches Down to Village Level
The Bekasi Regency National Integration Forum (FPK) is proposing local branches in villages and urban wards to identify and address social tensions before they escalate into open conflict. The initiative would strengthen dialogue among diverse communities in the industrial district and is in line with a 2006 Home Affairs Ministry regulation on regional national integration.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:15 WIB
Jakarta MRT Phase 2A remains on track despite 4,000 archaeological finds
Jakarta MRT Phase 2A has reached 65.1 per cent completion and remains ahead of its initial targets, with the Bundaran HI–Kota underground line scheduled to open in 2029. More than 4,000 archaeological finds uncovered during construction are being documented and preserved, while the project has adjusted engineering plans to protect significant remains and plans a public gallery at Jakarta Kota Station.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:13 WIB
Jakarta Tourisindo develops JXB App to make things easier for tourists
Jakarta Tourisindo is developing JXB App to bring together information on tourism, hotels, food and supporting facilities in the capital, with plans for it to become a tourism super app and aggregator. The state-owned regional company says the platform will support tourism promotion and Jakarta’s global-city ambitions, while also preparing initiatives for the city’s 500th anniversary in 2027.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:12 WIB
KPK Seizes Rp800 Million from Hercules’ Lawyer in ATR/BPN Case
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized Rp800 million handed over by a lawyer for Hercules Rosario Marcal, who is suspected of receiving the money from property developer PT Summarecon Agung. Investigators say the funds are linked to land management in Bogor and an alleged bribery scheme to lift a land-blocking order and secure building-use rights; eight people have been named suspects in the wider ATR/BPN case.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:12 WIB
Indonesia to Announce Jakarta Vision at WCCE 2026 Forum
Indonesia plans to unveil the Jakarta Vision at the 2026 World Conference on Creative Economy, with the document intended to inform a future UN resolution and keep the creative economy on the global development agenda beyond the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The conference is also expected to foster international collaboration and knowledge-sharing, while opening up greater market and investment opportunities for creative economy players.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:11 WIB
Five Ministries and Institutions Sign Joint Decree to Synchronise Integrated Criminal Justice Procedures
Five Indonesian ministries and institutions have signed a joint decree to coordinate the implementation of the new Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code. The agreement is intended to align responsibilities, prevent overlapping authority and inconsistent interpretations, and strengthen coordination across the criminal justice system.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:09 WIB
Source of Ciputat Explosion Traced to Banana-Ripening Room
Police say the fatal explosion at Cimanggis Market in South Tangerang originated in a room used to ripen bananas, and preliminary checks found no evidence of a bomb. Investigators are examining a 52-kilogram ethylene gas cylinder, its delivery hose and a fan motor as they seek to establish the cause; two people were killed and 13 injured.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:08 WIB
The Secret Behind Nature’s Colours, from Plants and Rocks to Mountains, According to the Quran
The article presents the natural world’s diversity of colours and living forms as signs of divine creation and wisdom, arguing that nothing in the universe exists without purpose. It contrasts this religious interpretation with materialist and atheist explanations that, it says, focus on natural phenomena without addressing their origins or persistence.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:08 WIB
Uma Palak Lestari to Showcase Food-Security Energy Innovations to ASEAN Council on Petroleum Delegation
The community group Uma Palak Lestari in Bali is preparing to host about 150 delegates from ASEAN member states on 28 October 2026, showcasing renewable-energy systems integrated with agriculture. The Pertamina Patra Niaga-supported initiative combines solar and micro-hydro power to improve irrigation, farm mechanisation and crop processing, with the aim of strengthening food security and local livelihoods.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:06 WIB
Construction of Permanent Housing for Disaster Survivors in Bener Meriah, Aceh
The Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas is building 64 permanent homes for survivors of the hydrometeorological disaster that struck Bener Meriah on 25 November 2025. Construction is 5% complete, with completion targeted for 31 December 2026; similar housing is also planned in three other sub-districts.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:06 WIB
SUN backs 100-gigawatt solar power project in Indonesia
Solar power developer SUN is expanding its role as an independent power producer to support Indonesia’s planned 100 GWp solar programme and increase private-sector participation. The company says it has developed more than 500 MW of solar capacity across over 400 projects, and is broadening its offer to include energy storage, electric vehicles and digital energy management.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:05 WIB
Indonesia speeds up post-disaster health facility recovery in Sumatra
Nearly all regional public hospitals and community health centres in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra have resumed operations after floods and landslides, with six support health centres still being repaired. The government has set a three-year rehabilitation and reconstruction period for 2026–2028, while Interior Minister Tito Karnavian urged regional governments to speed up spending of central-government assistance, whose disbursement remains uneven.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:05 WIB
Woman Killed After Being Struck by Whoosh Feeder Train in Bandung
A 47-year-old woman died after being struck by a Whoosh feeder train in Bandung on Thursday afternoon. Police said witnesses found her beside the tracks after the train passed, and her body was taken to Hasan Sadikin Hospital for further examination.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 22:05 WIB
The Jakmania Says Points Deduction for Persija Would Be Unjustified
The head of Persija supporters’ group The Jakmania says a points deduction against Persija should not be linked to an attack on the Persib U18 team’s convoy in Batang, arguing that the relevant regulation is still being drafted and the incident occurred outside the stadium perimeter. He urged the public to await the ongoing legal process and said those responsible should be held accountable to prevent similar incidents and ensure justice.
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