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Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 02:30 WIB
Chicken Prices in Badung Reach Rp 47,000 per Kilogram
Badung’s Cooperatives, SMEs and Trade Office says most staple food prices remain stable despite fuel distribution difficulties, although medium-grade rice and chicken have risen slightly. Chicken is selling for as much as Rp 47,000 per kilogram, prompting the local government to prepare a possible market operation to safeguard supplies and prices.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 02:30 WIB
Build Good Financial Habits Early: Five Ways to Introduce Children to Financial Literacy
Teaching children about money through everyday decisions can help them develop sound financial judgement before adulthood. A Sun Life Asia 2026 study found that education and wealth were among the top three legacies for 65% of Indonesian respondents, highlighting the importance of passing on financial knowledge and values as well as assets.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 02:11 WIB
DPR Urges Central Kalimantan to Be Declared a Disaster Emergency over Forest and Land Fires, Calls for More Medical Staff and Medicines
A member of the House of Representatives has urged the government to declare a disaster emergency in Central Kalimantan amid severe, persistent forest and land fires, warning that smoke is putting residents’ health and safety at risk. She called for more medical personnel, medicines and health supplies, targeted support for vulnerable groups, and closer coordination between the Health Ministry and local health services.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 02:11 WIB
10 Tourists Killed in Hotel Fire in Bangladesh
Ten tourists were killed and four injured in a fire at a hotel in the southern Bangladeshi district of Cox’s Bazar. Around 30 people were at the hotel; several escaped, while the whereabouts of more than a dozen others were still unknown as authorities investigated the cause.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 01:59 WIB
Jakarta Legislator Urges Caution over Haze Information to Avoid Public Panic
A Jakarta city legislator has urged officials to communicate carefully about satellite-detected wildfire haze, stressing that its presence in the atmosphere does not necessarily mean surface-level pollution has risen. He called on the Jakarta administration to strengthen air-quality monitoring and prepare mitigation measures for schools, healthcare facilities and public services, guided by accurate data.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 01:53 WIB
Bareskrim and BNN Raid North Jakarta Nightclub, Patrons Asked to Take Urine Tests
Indonesia’s National Police Criminal Investigation Agency and the National Narcotics Agency raided a nightclub in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, and asked patrons to undergo urine tests. Officers found two used cartridges in a toilet area; the operation involved 462 personnel from the police and BNN.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 01:44 WIB
After Four Months Surrounded by Haze from Forest and Land Fires, Government Urged to Set Up Oxygen Camps for Children and Older People
A member of the House of Representatives has urged the government to speed up its response to forest and land fires that have left communities exposed to smoke for nearly four months. He called for masks, oxygen access, adequate healthcare and dedicated shelters for vulnerable residents, while outlining peatland restoration priorities for the newly established national agency.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 01:35 WIB
Titiek Soeharto’s Birthday Message to Prabowo on His 75th: ‘Happy Birthday, Mas Bowo’
Titiek Soeharto publicly wished President Prabowo Subianto a happy 75th birthday, sharing photographs from his youth and prayers for his health, safety and guidance as he serves the country. The post also recalled their personal history: they married in 1983, have one son, and separated in 1998.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 01:30 WIB
Klungkung Waste Collection Trucks Given Priority at Fuel Stations
Klungkung’s Environmental and Land Agency says its waste collection service is continuing despite queues and limited fuel supplies, with local fuel stations prioritising its vehicles. The agency operates about 12 trucks; Dexlite supplies remain relatively secure, while diesel-powered trucks face longer waits, though no vehicle has yet been reported unable to operate because it ran out of fuel.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 01:18 WIB
Bareskrim and BNN Raid Nightclub in North Jakarta’s Penjaringan
Indonesia’s National Police Criminal Investigation Agency and the National Narcotics Agency raided a nightclub in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, and inspected patrons, tables and karaoke rooms. Officers seized several cartridges and asked patrons found with suspected narcotics evidence to undergo urine tests; the operation involved 462 personnel from the two agencies and other police units.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 00:58 WIB
Two Men Arrested in West Jakarta After Being Caught Stealing a Motorbike
Police arrested two men suspected of planning a motorbike theft in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, after the victim discovered them and local residents gathered. Officers seized two motorbikes and a T-shaped key, and are investigating the suspects under the Criminal Code’s aggravated theft provision.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 00:51 WIB
Nezar Patria outlines PR challenges in the AI era: it is no longer about access, but the depth of information
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria said AI has changed how the public obtains information, requiring public relations practitioners to ensure that official data is accurate, trustworthy and in depth. He stressed that AI should support, not replace, human judgement and accountability, while PERHUMAS chair Boy Kelana warned that the technology can also accelerate disinformation, deepfakes and manipulation.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 00:42 WIB
Presidential Advisory Council Member Urges Authorities to Crack Down on Food Mafia as Bamsoet Flags New Rice Schemes
Presidential Advisory Council member Bambang Soesatyo has called on the government and law enforcement to step up action against food cartels, warning that operators continually devise new ways to manipulate commodities. He cited suspected irregularities involving fortified rice after enforcement targeted the blending of premium rice, while Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said he had written to the National Police chief and criticised market conditions in which producer protests coincided with falling prices.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 00:33 WIB
Krkalo Shauna Kathlee Breaks Masters Swimming World Record in Jakarta
Hong Kong swimmer Krkalo Shauna Kathlee set a world-record time of 32.20 seconds in the women’s 50-metre breaststroke, ages 45–49, at the 3rd SEAA Masters Swimming Championships in Jakarta. The record is subject to formal verification by World Aquatics, and organisers said the achievement highlights the competitiveness of the event and Indonesia’s ability to host international masters swimming competitions.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 00:30 WIB
Jokowi Says Gibran Diploma Issue Is a Political Operation; Denny Indrayana Raises 2024 Election Meddling
Former law minister Denny Indrayana rejected former president Joko Widodo’s characterisation of the controversy over Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s diploma as a political operation. Indrayana instead accused Jokowi of political interference in the 2024 election, pointing to changes to presidential eligibility rules on age and educational qualifications that he says enabled Gibran’s candidacy.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 00:28 WIB
HSB Investasi Becomes Indonesia’s First Broker to Insure Client Funds
HSB Investasi has launched client-fund insurance worth up to US$1 million, making it the first Indonesian futures broker to add third-party institutional insurance to its safeguards, the company says. The company says it will pay the full cost through a trust arrangement, while the coverage complements existing regulatory oversight, segregated accounts and clearing safeguards.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 00:25 WIB
Myanmar Military Air Strike in Civil War Kills 11 Civilians
An air strike by Myanmar’s military on a village in the central region reportedly killed 11 civilians, including six women and two children. The incident comes amid a civil war that has killed more than 100,000 people since the 2021 coup, with People’s Defence Forces now under pressure around Mandalay.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 00:18 WIB
Central Sulawesi Governor Insists Civil Service Promotions Must Follow Merit System
Central Sulawesi Governor Anwar Hafid says civil servants’ appointments and promotions must be based on competence, performance and achievement, rejecting nepotism and the sale of posts. He also urged officials to provide professional public services and stressed that loyalty does not mean obeying unlawful orders.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 00:11 WIB
Housing Minister stresses importance of maintaining quality of roof tiles under the Gentengisasi programme
Housing and Settlements Minister Maruarar Sirait has called for quality standards, reliable data and careful targeting in the Gentengisasi programme across West, Central and East Java. The initiative is intended to improve homes while boosting local tile-making SMEs and the domestic roofing industry through stronger production capacity and SNI certification support.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 00:05 WIB
UNESCO Session: Indonesia Calls for Child Protection in the AI Era
Indonesia has urged UNESCO to ensure global policies on children’s use of digital devices and AI reflect differences in geography, culture, education and digital access. It supports research-based guidance on technology’s effects on learning, alongside a broader international instrument to protect and empower young people in AI-driven digital environments.
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