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Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:30 WIB
TMPO Shares Quietly Surge 75.61% in a Month: Who Holds the Stock?
Tempo Inti Media shares have risen sharply, gaining 75.61% in a month and more than 22% in the latest session despite a broader market decline. Financial influencer Timothy Ronald became a new shareholder with a 1.26% stake, while some other investors reduced or exited their holdings.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:30 WIB
Workers Propose Raising the 2027 Provincial Minimum Wage by up to 9.5%: The Calculation
Indonesian workers have proposed a 7.5–9.5% increase in provincial and district/city minimum wages for 2027, using inflation and economic growth multiplied by a specified index, while taking decent living needs into account. KSPI president Said Iqbal is urging the government to clarify the wage-setting mechanism promptly so regional wage councils can deliberate and issue recommendations on time.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:28 WIB
Pelindo Enhances Transparency and Ease of Port Transactions Through ACS Dashboard
Pelindo has introduced its Auto Collection System (ACS) dashboard to give port-service users real-time visibility of payment transactions and support more accurate financial records and reconciliation. The system is currently connected to Bank BRI’s Qlola and Bank Mandiri’s Kopra platforms, with further banking connections planned.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:28 WIB
After Missing Two Summonses, Nusron Wahid Finally Appears at KPK
Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister Nusron Wahid attended the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on 4 November, despite not being scheduled for questioning that day. He is being questioned as part of an investigation into alleged bribery linked to the lifting of a block on land-use rights for a Summarecon Agung property in Bogor Regency; he had previously failed to attend two summonses.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:28 WIB
QS Asia University Rankings 2027
The 2027 QS Asia University Rankings cover 1,722 universities across 26 higher education systems, with Hong Kong leading the top 10 and mainland China recording the largest expansion. The University of Hong Kong retains first place, while Singapore’s leading universities slip and Universitas Gadjah Mada becomes Indonesia’s highest-ranked institution for the first time since 2021.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:26 WIB
Indonesian Stock Market Still Attracts Interest, OJK Says 25 Companies Are Queuing for IPOs
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) says 25 public offering plans are in its pipeline, as domestic companies continue to raise substantial funds in Indonesia’s capital market. Investor numbers have also grown sharply, while the regulator says it will maintain market reforms and strengthen enforcement against manipulation and coordinated trading.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:25 WIB
Police Say Force Remains United After Listyo Sigit and Others Named Suspects
Indonesia’s National Police says its ranks remain united after three senior officers, including former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, were named suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto. The force says the investigation reflects its commitment to internal integrity, while urging the public not to speculate as inquiries continue.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:25 WIB
Trade Minister: Manufacturing Industry Drives Exports in September 2026
Indonesia’s exports rose 3.68% month on month to US$27.59 billion in September 2026, with manufacturing leading growth as demand for several manufactured goods strengthened. Manufacturing accounted for 82.64% of cumulative exports in January–September, while non-oil and gas exports rose 6.30% over the period.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:24 WIB
Malang Customs Seizes 200,000 Illegal Cigarettes Worth Rp298 Million
Malang Customs intercepted a private MPV carrying 200,200 illegal cigarettes in Malang, with an estimated value of Rp298.26 million. The seizure prevented an estimated Rp149.93 million in potential state losses, as officials warned that private vehicles are increasingly used to transport illicit tobacco products.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:23 WIB
Housing Minister Praises BTN’s Innovations to Boost Financing for Three Million Homes Programme
Housing Minister Maruarar Sirait praised state-owned lender BTN for expanding financing and introducing new schemes to accelerate Indonesia’s Three Million Homes Programme. Initiatives include a pilot scheme for home furnishings, plans to resell refurbished existing homes and community-based housing finance, alongside cumulative Housing Programme Credit disbursements of Rp7.4 trillion.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:22 WIB
Employee Faces Prison After Allegedly Bugging Boss’s Remarks at Meeting
An OpenAI engineer has been accused of secretly recording an executive meeting using concealed devices and is facing federal charges in the United States. Prosecutors say the Saudi national sought sensitive communications about the company’s superintelligence technology; a judge rejected a Saudi consulate offer to pay bail, citing flight risk.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:22 WIB
Hearts2Hearts’ Carmen Wears Indonesian School Uniform and Introduces Bali’s Nasi Jinggo on Idol’s Table
Hearts2Hearts member Carmen introduced nasi jinggo, a small-portion Balinese rice dish, while wearing an Indonesian high-school uniform on Mnet’s Idol’s Table. The feature also recounts competing stories about the dish’s name and origins, as well as its place among familiar school-time snacks in Bali.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:19 WIB
Armed Group in Nigeria Abducts 14 Students and a Teacher
Police in Nigeria’s Niger State say gunmen abducted 14 Islamic school students and their teacher while they were harvesting maize in a field. Authorities have launched an investigation and are working to secure the hostages’ release amid a wider pattern of kidnappings by armed groups in the country.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:18 WIB
Minister Nusron Wahid Appears at KPK over Bribery Case Involving HGB Block Being Lifted
ATR/BPN Minister Nusron Wahid appeared at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday for questioning over alleged bribery to lift a block on land-use rights (HGB) held by PT Summarecon Agung in Bogor Regency, despite not being scheduled that day. The KPK says he had previously missed two summonses; the investigation has named eight suspects and is also examining alleged job-buying within the ministry.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:17 WIB
BRI Disburses Rp921.6 Billion in Professional Allowances to More Than 507,000 Non-ASN Teachers
BRI has been tasked with disbursing Rp921.6 billion in third-quarter 2026 professional allowances to 507,000 non-civil servant teachers across Indonesia. The payments cover July to September, with eligible teachers receiving Rp6 million each; the ministry retains responsibility for determining recipients, amounts and timing.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:17 WIB
22,866 BPJS PBI Members in Sleman Deactivated; How to Reactivate Coverage
Sleman has deactivated 22,866 members of the subsidised BPJS Health scheme, mainly because updated socioeconomic data placed them outside the eligibility criteria. The district is accepting reactivation requests, prioritising patients in hospital and people with chronic or catastrophic illnesses, while directing others to self-funded or employer-based cover.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:16 WIB
Former Broker Banned by OJK for 10 Years for Secretly Selling Client Shares
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has barred former securities broker Lianiwati from activities in the capital markets, derivatives and carbon exchange sectors for 10 years. The sanction follows findings that she falsified client portfolio reports and sold shares without clients’ instructions, underscoring the regulator’s focus on investor protection and market integrity.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:16 WIB
JCI Falls as MSCI Uncertainty and Wiretapping Case Weigh on Share Market
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) fell further on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s sharp losses as foreign selling and uncertainty over MSCI continued to pressure domestic shares. Foreign investors recorded net outflows of Rp575 billion on Tuesday, bringing November’s total to Rp687.5 billion and year-to-date outflows to Rp98.6 trillion.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:15 WIB
BPOM Investigates Alleged Use of Insecticide on Salted Fish
Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) is tracing the source of salted fish allegedly sprayed with insecticide to repel flies during drying. It warns that such use is prohibited and may contaminate food, while urging consumers to choose trusted products and stressing that allegations involving one case should not be generalised to all salted fish.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:15 WIB
Warteg Owners and Massage Therapists React to Hashim’s Proposal for 11% VAT
Small business operators have voiced concerns that a proposed 11 per cent tax on everyday transactions would add to operating costs and squeeze already uncertain incomes. A warteg owner warned that raising food prices could drive customers away, many of whom spend only Rp10,000–Rp15,000 per meal.
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