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Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:30 WIB
Immigration Arrests Three Foreign Nationals in Bali on Suspicion of Online Sex Work, with Rates of up to Rp13.7 Million
Denpasar immigration officials arrested three foreign women suspected of offering sexual services online, with advertised rates ranging from US$100 to Rp13.7 million. A fourth foreign national from Ghana was detained separately after allegedly asking members of the public for money, and all four were taken in for further immigration checks.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:30 WIB
With New Regional Command, 14,000 Young People in NTT Apply to Join the Army
Around 14,000 young people in East Nusa Tenggara have applied to join the Indonesian Army, according to the commander of the newly established Kodam XXVII/Sobe Sonbai. The applicants will compete for 6,800 non-commissioned officer and enlisted positions, while the command also faces early operational constraints involving personnel, equipment and facilities.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:30 WIB
Russian Mercenary Trafficking Scheme Promised Contracts Worth Rp620 Million and Monthly Salaries of Rp50 Million
Indonesian police have named 13 suspects in five human-trafficking cases involving the recruitment of people as Russian mercenaries, with 58 victims identified. Victims were reportedly lured by promises of large signing bonuses and monthly pay for jobs in logistics or security, then directed to sign mercenary contracts and potentially deployed to armed-conflict zones.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:19 WIB
Life Protection and Investment in One Package
Allianz Life Indonesia has launched SmartLink Guard Investa, a unit-linked product combining life insurance cover with investment options in rupiah and US dollars. The policy offers stepped-up life cover of as much as 500 per cent of its initial amount and access to several sub-funds, though returns and regular cash payouts are not guaranteed and depend on fund performance.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:15 WIB
Febrie Adriansyah Denies Extorting Tan Kian and Telling Boboho to ‘Cool Things Down’
Former deputy attorney-general for special crimes Febrie Adriansyah denied extorting businessman Tan Kian, offering money or using the phrase ‘cool things down’ in conversations with Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang, known as Boboho. Febrie and other defendants face charges including extortion of Rp55 billion and money laundering involving Rp346.7 billion and US$440,990; the case is being heard at Jakarta’s Corruption Court.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:15 WIB
Not Recruited as Soldiers: How Indonesians Were Trafficked to Russia
Indonesian police say trafficking suspects lured Indonesians—including former military and police personnel—with overseas job advertisements and promises of logistics work, only revealing after recruitment that the jobs involved serving as Russian mercenaries. Police are handling five reports involving 58 victims, and warn the public to be wary of overseas job offers used to recruit mercenaries.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:15 WIB
Digital Tax Said to Take Effect on 9 November 2026: Could All Transactions Be Taxed? The Facts
A proposed 9 November 2026 start date for Indonesia’s digital tax collection has not been confirmed by the government and is still to be discussed with the Finance Ministry. The Directorate General of Taxes says the plan concerns the collection mechanism for existing VAT on qualifying overseas digital transactions, not a new tax or a levy on every digital transaction.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:10 WIB
After Receiving Rp55 Billion from Tycoon Tan Kian, Ferry Boboho Reveals Febrie Adriansyah’s Message: ‘Let It Cool Down’
A witness told a Jakarta corruption court that former senior prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah allegedly asked for the situation to be ‘cooled down’ after Ferry Boboho received money worth about Rp55 billion from property tycoon Tan Kian. Ferry said Rp50 billion was handed to Febrie’s associate Nurman Herin, while the remaining money was later returned to investigators.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:05 WIB
Bank Indonesia hails September trade surplus as a buffer for the economy
Indonesia recorded a US$3.36 billion trade surplus in September 2026, bringing the January–September surplus to US$10.61 billion. Bank Indonesia said the surplus, supported by stronger non-oil and gas exports and a narrower oil and gas deficit, helps strengthen external resilience and supports sustained economic growth.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:05 WIB
Domestic Investment Nears Rp2,000 Trillion, Kadin Optimistic About the National Economy
Kadin chairman Anindya Bakrie says domestic investment is approaching Rp2,000 trillion and is increasingly supported by medium-sized businesses, helping strengthen Indonesia’s resilience amid global uncertainty. The business chamber is also seeking greater local participation in future-facing industries such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and data centres, while expanding opportunities for regional firms.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:05 WIB
Police Regret Raid on Sukoharjo Islamic Boarding School, Acknowledge Complaints and Trauma Among Female Students
Indonesia’s National Police have expressed regret over the impact of a search at Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo, where female students and staff reportedly experienced distress and trauma. Four officers remain under internal examination as separate criminal and ethics processes continue.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:05 WIB
Muhammadiyah to Review ‘Ash-Shalatu Khairum Minan-Naum’ Call in the Dawn Adhan
Muhammadiyah’s Tarjih and Tajdid Council will revisit whether the phrase “ash-shalatu khairum minan-naum” should be included in the dawn call to prayer at its national conference in Surabaya later this month. The issue has been debated at previous conferences without a definitive ruling, reflecting differing scholarly views on the practice.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:03 WIB
Golkar Awaits Bahlil’s Direction on Gibran’s High School Diploma Equivalency Ruling
Golkar has not yet taken a position on the Supreme Court’s decision declaring Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high school diploma equivalency certificate invalid, with the party awaiting guidance from chairman Bahlil Lahadalia. The party says it is studying the ruling, while PDIP and the Democrats have called on Gibran to resign as vice-president.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:02 WIB
Disruptive technologies expected to advance the direction of innovation
China’s Institute of Scientific and Technical Information has identified 40 technologies showing significant recent breakthroughs in its 2026 outlook. Spanning areas including AI, health, energy and advanced manufacturing, the technologies are seen as having the potential to spur future innovation and create new industries and growth drivers.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:02 WIB
Hail Stuns West Lampung; BMKG Explains What Caused It
Hailstones the size of marbles fell in Balik Bukit district, West Lampung, for around 10–15 minutes on Sunday afternoon, accompanied by heavy rain, strong winds and lightning. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said the hail formed in intense cumulonimbus clouds, amid unstable atmospheric conditions and local factors including the area’s topography.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:02 WIB
Democrats Reject PSI’s Claim That AHY Is Eyeing Gibran’s Position: ‘Put Forward Your Arguments’
Demokrat politician Andi Arief rejected PSI’s suggestion that party chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) was seeking the vice-presidency amid controversy over the Supreme Court’s ruling on Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high-school certificate equivalency document. Arief said AHY would pursue a proper electoral contest after President Prabowo Subianto’s era, while defending fellow Democrat Jansen Sitindaon’s legal analysis and inviting critics to present counterarguments.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:01 WIB
Expert: Indonesia Should Review Board of Peace Membership after US and Israeli Elections
International relations observer Andrea Abdul Rahman says Indonesia should reassess its membership of the Gaza Board of Peace if the forum’s credibility or relevance shifts amid political uncertainty in Israel and the United States. He urged the government to uphold its bebas-aktif (independent and active) foreign policy, supporting peace without becoming entangled in either country’s domestic rivalries.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:01 WIB
Russian Mercenary Trafficking Victims Received Only One Month of Training Before Deployment
Indonesia’s police say five people were trafficked through recruitment schemes to serve as Russian mercenaries and were sent to the battlefield after just one month of training. Recruits were reportedly promised a large joining bonus, while one suspect allegedly arranged recruitment and departures for commission; investigators say the number of victims may rise.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:00 WIB
Bappenas: SPOI Report to Boost Sustainable Food Production
Bappenas, the FAO and the Indonesian Organic Alliance have launched the 2025 Indonesian Organic Agriculture Statistics report to support evidence-based development of sustainable farming. It finds that organic farmland grew by about 24% to 65,100 hectares between 2020 and 2024, while the number of organic producers tripled; the government aims for organic commodities to account for 1.55% of agricultural production by 2029.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 00:00 WIB
Singapore manufacturers remain optimistic about AI demand
Singapore’s manufacturers expect business conditions to improve over the six months to March 2027, with global demand linked to artificial intelligence supporting the outlook despite geopolitical uncertainty. Precision engineering and electronics are most positive, while chemicals firms remain wary; manufacturers also anticipate higher production output in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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