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Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 02:29 WIB
Man Shot Dead at Rental Property in South Bangka; Suspect Sought
A 42-year-old man was shot dead at his rented accommodation in Toboali, South Bangka, and police have deployed a joint team to pursue the 35-year-old suspect. Police say the victim was taken to a local clinic but died, and the provincial police chief has ordered coordination across regional units to secure the suspect.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 02:27 WIB
Police Detain Person Suspected of Carrying a Weapon During Malioboro Clashes
Yogyakarta police detained one person suspected of carrying a bladed weapon during clashes in the Malioboro area on Wednesday evening, while they continue to identify those taken into custody. Police said the unrest involved fireworks, stones and arson, damaging public facilities and traders’ property, and leaving several officers injured.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 02:17 WIB
Police Say Demonstration in Yogyakarta’s Malioboro Turned Violent at Night
Yogyakarta police said a demonstration in the Malioboro area turned violent on Wednesday night after an unidentified group allegedly threw stones, firecrackers and fireworks near the provincial parliament building. Officers dispersed the group and remained on alert to prevent further unrest and protect residents and tourists.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 01:55 WIB
Governor Seeks to Prevent Fuel Shortages in Nias Ahead of Christmas and New Year
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Afif Nasution has ordered measures to prevent fuel shortages in the Nias Islands ahead of Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027. Fuel deliveries have been disrupted by weight restrictions on tanker trucks linked to infrastructure works and landslides; the governor is coordinating with Pertamina to restore normal distribution before the holiday period.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 01:50 WIB
Three Fishermen Drown off Cianjur’s Southern Coast; One Found Dead and Two Missing
One of three fishermen who went missing after their boats were hit by waves off the southern coast of Cianjur, West Java, has been found dead. Search operations for the other two have been called off after exceeding the seven-day operational limit, and they are now presumed missing.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 01:39 WIB
Ambassador Says Prabowo’s Visit to Kazakhstan Planned for 2027
Kazakhstan is preparing for a state visit by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in 2027, with around 20 bilateral agreements under discussion. The two countries also hope to sign a business cooperation memorandum, while Indonesia’s free-trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union is expected to create further opportunities for trade and investment.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 01:30 WIB
Prayer Times for Denpasar and Surrounding Areas on Thursday, 29 October 2026
Prayer times for Denpasar, Badung and Gianyar on Thursday, 29 October 2026 are listed, with small differences in the Asr and Isha timings between the areas. The article also provides recitations and meanings for the intentions for the five daily prayers, along with guidance on wording for praying alone, as an imam or as a congregant.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 01:23 WIB
Ummat Party’s Daily Chair Calls for Farmers to Share in Prosperity
Heikal Safar, newly appointed Daily Chair of the Ummat Party’s central executive board, took part in a harvest event on farmers’ land in Bekasi and held a free lunch programme for hundreds of party-affiliated farmers. He said agricultural growth has yet to deliver prosperity evenly and pledged to work to raise farmers’ incomes, particularly from rice harvests.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 01:16 WIB
DPR and Tourism Ministry Offer Free Intellectual Property Rights Support to North Kalimantan Creative Economy Players
A North Kalimantan legislator and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy have provided free training and support for creative economy businesses seeking to register intellectual property rights in Tarakan. The initiative aims to help young people turn local knowledge, talent and digital innovation into self-employment and job creation.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 01:09 WIB
Armed Group Attacks Nigerian Village, Killing 62
An armed group suspected of being bandits attacked Binnari in Nigeria’s Taraba State, killing 62 people and injuring 52, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. The violence displaced more than 5,000 residents and affected over 7,000 people, prompting emergency authorities to assess humanitarian needs as Amnesty International criticised the government’s failure to protect rural communities.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 01:05 WIB
Indonesia’s Rp3,923.2 Trillion in Investment Generates 5.48 Million Jobs
Indonesia recorded Rp3,923.2 trillion in investment from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the third quarter of 2026, generating employment for about 5.49 million people, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani said. Investment outside Java accounted for 51.8 per cent of the total, while the government says it will pursue the Rp13,032.8 trillion investment required by 2029 to support an eight per cent economic growth target.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 01:00 WIB
After Meeting Chinese Delegation, National Police Chief Seeks Funding Sources for Aceh Drug Lab
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto says Indonesia will work with Chinese and Malaysian authorities to pursue the financiers and wider network behind a large methamphetamine laboratory uncovered in Aceh. The October operation seized 1.2 tonnes of methamphetamine and led to 11 arrests in Indonesia, while Chinese authorities arrested seven people allegedly linked to the network.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 01:00 WIB
Agriculture Minister Amran Enlists TNI to Strengthen Food Self-Sufficiency as Climate Change Poses a Challenge
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman says closer cooperation between the Agriculture Ministry and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) is important to safeguard national food self-sufficiency amid climate risks, including drought. He also stressed that food security underpins public welfare and national stability, and called for evidence-based policies and improvements to agricultural governance.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 00:50 WIB
Dudung Says Government Respects Criticism but Warns Protesters to Observe the Rules
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Dudung Abdurachman said the government respects citizens’ constitutional right to express opinions, responding to demonstrations held in several regions on Youth Pledge Day. He urged protesters to remain peaceful, avoid provocation and unverified information, and coordinate with security officials, while calling on police to use a professional, proportionate and persuasive approach.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 00:40 WIB
Bahlil Gives Oil and Gas Contractors an Ultimatum: Hand Blocks Back to the State if You Cannot Develop Them
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has urged production-sharing contractors with approved development plans to move ahead with oil and gas projects, warning that concessions may be returned to the state if contractors cannot deliver. Indonesia consumes about 1.6 million barrels of oil a day but produces only 600,000–650,000 barrels, leaving it reliant on imports of roughly 700,000–750,000 barrels daily despite support from the B50 biodiesel programme.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 00:35 WIB
Cassava Prices Soar from Rp700 to Rp3,000 per Kilogram as Indonesia Prepares to Export
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman says cassava prices paid to farmers have risen to around Rp3,000 per kilogram after the government halted imports, improving prospects for domestic producers. The government now plans to export modified cassava flour (mocaf), potentially as soon as next week, although it has not disclosed the destination markets.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 00:32 WIB
Justice Saldi Fears AI Could Weaken Young People’s Skills
Constitutional Court Deputy Chief Justice Saldi Isra warned that indiscriminate use of artificial intelligence could undermine young people’s reading, writing and analytical abilities. He said the Court’s rulings are written and deliberated by its nine justices without AI, stressing that judicial judgement also depends on human empathy and the ability to assess testimony.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 00:30 WIB
Clash Between Two Groups in Palu Breaks Out, One Person Killed
A renewed clash between residents of Nunu and Tatura Utara (Anoa) in Palu left one person dead and several others injured. Police said some participants arrived armed with bladed weapons and modified air rifles, while officers were outnumbered as the situation escalated.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 00:27 WIB
Press Council Presents Four Awards to Media Companies and Press Figures
Indonesia’s Press Council presented four awards at its 2026 ceremony in Jakarta, recognising a media company, a journalist, a press figure and a national figure. Project Multatuli, Najwa Shihab, Karni Ilyas and Mahfud MD received the awards, following recommendations from a selection panel appointed by the council.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 00:23 WIB
Crowd Unrest in Malioboro Subsides, Situation Now Calm
Police said unrest along Yogyakarta’s Malioboro street had eased by around 11pm, after officers used water cannon and tear gas to disperse a crowd and restore access to public areas. Several people were detained, including one allegedly carrying a sharp weapon; the gathering had begun as a demonstration marking Youth Pledge Day.
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