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Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:29 WIB
Seraya Culture Fest Returns, with Gebug Ende Still the Main Attraction
The three-day Seraya Culture Festival will take place in Karangasem, Bali, from 5 to 7 November, with the traditional gebug ende ritual as its centrepiece. Organisers hope the event will preserve local heritage while bringing economic benefits through UMKM participation and tourism, alongside social activities including blood donations and school-supply assistance.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:28 WIB
Large Deposits Grow Faster as Banks Offer Higher Interest Rates
Deposits exceeding Rp5 billion recorded the strongest growth among deposit tiers in September 2026, while total banking deposits reached Rp10,513 trillion, up 8.65% year on year. The share of deposits earning special rates above the Deposit Insurance Corporation’s guarantee rate also rose, prompting the agency and other financial authorities to monitor funding competition and its effects on banks.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:28 WIB
Philippines Invites Canadian PM to ASEAN Summit, Awaits Confirmation of Trump’s Attendance
The Philippines, ASEAN’s 2026 chair, has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the 49th ASEAN Summit in November and is awaiting confirmation from US President Donald Trump and several other leaders. The three-day programme will include 19 events and is expected to produce 154 documents spanning ASEAN’s political-security, economic and socio-cultural pillars.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:28 WIB
OJK Sanctions Parties in Three Capital Market Violations, with Share Manipulation in Focus
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has imposed administrative sanctions in three capital-market cases, including alleged manipulation of Panorama Sentrawisata shares that generated more than Rp5 billion in unlawful gains. The measures also target three Bintang Oto Global directors over misleading financial statements and former broker representative Lianiwati over falsified client portfolio reports and unauthorised share sales.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:27 WIB
Indonesia and WHO strengthen herbal medicine oversight to unlock economic potential
Indonesia’s BPOM and the WHO are working to strengthen post-market surveillance of traditional and herbal medicines, with a focus on safety and regulatory capacity. The sector has substantial growth potential—Indonesia’s domestic market is estimated at US$20 billion, compared with current realised value of less than Rp6 trillion—but illicit adulteration remains a serious public health risk.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:26 WIB
Prabowo orders transparent probe into alleged wiretapping
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the National Police chief to investigate alleged wiretapping, destruction of electronic evidence and illegal access objectively and in accordance with the law. Three police personnel have been named as suspects, while authorities say the investigation is ongoing and the alleged targets included senior state officials.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:26 WIB
Tencent built an empire on WeChat and gaming. Can it keep up in China’s AI race?
Tencent faces intensifying competition from AI startups and established rivals, as its chatbot Yuanbao trails ByteDance’s Doubao and investor concerns weigh on its shares. Its vast WeChat ecosystem and global gaming business offer major advantages, but the company must integrate AI carefully to protect user privacy and deliver practical value.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:25 WIB
IDX and OJK Join Forces to Urge Listed Companies to Improve Transparency, with Investor Confidence at Stake
The Indonesia Stock Exchange, financial market infrastructure institutions and the Financial Services Authority have called on listed companies to strengthen transparency, integrity and corporate governance. At CEO Networking 2026, officials said these measures are essential to investor confidence, sustainable market growth and the Indonesian capital market’s global competitiveness.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:25 WIB
Five Police Officers Shot Dead on Road While Travelling to Secure Party Event
Five Nigerian police officers were killed when gunmen ambushed the public bus carrying them along the Sokoto–Gusau highway. They were travelling to Zamfara to provide security for the All Progressives Congress primaries, amid persistent attacks and kidnappings in north-western Nigeria.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:24 WIB
Police Survey 400 Homes in Kampung Boncos to Identify Residents Needing Work
Metro Jaya Police and the Jakarta provincial government are surveying 400 homes in Kampung Boncos to assess residents’ social and economic circumstances, including employment and skills needs. The initiative aims to address the area’s reputation as a drug-trafficking neighbourhood and support its transformation into a drug-free community through training and improvements guided by residents’ needs.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:22 WIB
ADIPEC 2026 to Expand Partnerships in Indonesia’s Upstream Oil and Gas Industry
Indonesia is using ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi to promote upstream oil and gas investment and forge partnerships with global energy companies. SKK Migas says the deals and cooperation sought at the event are intended to support production growth, national energy security and sustainable economic development.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:21 WIB
USU Professor: Alleged Presidential Phone-Tapping Case Could Prompt Swift Passage of Interception Law
University of North Sumatra law professor OK Saidin says allegations that President Prabowo and others were unlawfully tapped underline the need for Parliament and the Government to pass a dedicated interception law. He advocates safeguards including judicial authorisation, limits to serious crimes, external audits and judicial review, as police investigate three suspects in the case.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:21 WIB
Metro Jaya Police Probe Alleged Paid Students at Youth Pledge Event
Metro Jaya Police are investigating how people who were not students came to attend a Youth Pledge event in Jakarta wearing university jackets, amid allegations that they had been paid. Three participants have apologised for falsely presenting themselves as students, and one said he had received payment; police say those found responsible will face sanctions.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:20 WIB
Judge Probes ‘Sweet-Talking’ Promise That Led Steel Boss to Pay Rp 22.5bn
PT Perwira Adhitama Sejati chief executive Hirmon Tjandi told a Jakarta corruption court he paid Rp 22.5 billion to a law firm linked to Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang after being promised help with a steel-import corruption case. The judge pressed him on the vague assurances, while prosecutors allege former deputy attorney-general for special crimes Febrie Adriansyah extorted Rp 55 billion and laundered hundreds of billions of rupiah.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:20 WIB
Democrats Win Midterm Election Landslide as Trump Unusually Congratulates Them
The Democrats scored a sweeping victory in the US midterm elections, a result Donald Trump said may have been influenced by the Iran war, while he refused to accept personal blame. Trump congratulated the opposition and said he was willing to work with the Democrats, but warned he would veto legislation he opposed and blamed Republican candidates for the party’s defeat.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:20 WIB
Indonesia Forecast to Become One of the World’s Top 15 Electric Car Markets
Indonesia’s National Economic Council says the country could enter the world’s 15 largest electric-car markets in 2026, after sales exceeded 100,000 units last year and had already surpassed that level by August or September. The rapid growth is also seen as support for stricter domestic-content requirements aimed at establishing Indonesia as an electric-vehicle manufacturing hub, not merely a consumer market.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:18 WIB
A look at the iPhone 18 specifications set for a spring 2027 debut
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the iPhone 18 in spring 2027, potentially alongside the iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2. Leaked details point to 2nm A20-series chips, upgraded displays and cameras, larger batteries and a possible price rise for the standard model.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:18 WIB
KOI raises concern over climbing’s absence from 2027 SEA Games
The Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) has criticised the exclusion of several sports in which Indonesia excels, including sport climbing and rowing, from the 2027 SEA Games programme in Malaysia. It says the reduced programme could affect medal prospects, athlete development and fair competition, while urging the Southeast Asian Games Federation to consider the interests of all member countries.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:17 WIB
More Than Simply Living Longer
As Indonesia and South Korea approach 2045, they face different challenges in supporting people through later-life transitions: South Korea must address the quality of work after a main career, while Indonesia needs to expand income protection. The article proposes a practical bilateral effort to assess and improve existing services, measuring outcomes such as income security, social connection and whether people can choose how to spend later life.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 14:16 WIB
Briefing URI Students, Prabowo Stresses the Importance of Strengthening Competencies
President Prabowo Subianto briefed 400 participants in the first cohort of the 2026 President’s Programme for Indonesia’s Future Leaders, emphasising the development of their capacity, professional skills and national commitment. After six months of intensive training and a two-month internship, graduates are expected to take up permanent positions at state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
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