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Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 02:21 WIB
Bali to Establish Task Force to Investigate Subsidised Fuel Fraud
Bali’s provincial government has instructed regents and mayors to form multi-agency task forces to monitor subsidised fuel distribution and investigate suspected fraud, including altered fuel tanks and illegal number plates. The teams will enforce quota limits amid long queues, while operators and vehicle owners who repeatedly breach the rules may face administrative penalties or referral to law enforcement.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 02:20 WIB
Police Uncover Method Used to Smuggle 73,000 Lobster Seedlings Bound for Vietnam
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency is investigating an alleged operation that smuggled 73,000 lobster seedlings from Indonesia to Vietnam, using suitcases for air travel and Styrofoam boxes for land transport. Police say the network had made 40 trips sourcing the seedlings along Java’s southern coast; two couriers have been arrested and could face fisheries and money-laundering charges.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 02:09 WIB
Legislator Backs Government Efforts to Strengthen Foundations for Food Self-Sufficiency
Hanan A Rozak, deputy chairman of the DPR’s Commission IV, has backed government policies aimed at achieving and sustaining food self-sufficiency, including a commitment to end imports. He highlighted plans to expand planting areas from about 10 million hectares in 2024 to more than 11 million in 2026, supported by irrigation upgrades, seed supply and agricultural inputs.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 02:00 WIB
Two Years of Prabowo-Gibran: Cabinet Secretary Teddy Most Popular, Amran Sulaiman Named Best Minister
A survey by Matriks Politik Indonesia found that Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya was the most popular government official, while Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman received the highest performance rating among ministers. The poll, conducted among 1,200 respondents nationwide, credited Amran’s food-security efforts, including rice self-sufficiency targets and changes to subsidised fertiliser distribution.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 01:47 WIB
Koster Says Bali Tourism Unaffected by Fuel Queues
Bali Governor Wayan Koster says tourism remains unaffected by fuel queues, although distribution disruptions are limiting residents’ daily activities. The delays stem partly from a late-arriving tanker, and authorities are using an odd-even purchasing scheme and fuel quotas while working through a staged recovery; Koster says Bali’s overall fuel quota remains sufficient.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 01:30 WIB
KBPP Polri Calls for Probe into Attack on Riot-Control Truck in Bandung
KBPP Polri chair AH Bimo Suryono has urged police to investigate an alleged attack on a riot-control truck during a demonstration in Bandung, in which three officers were reportedly injured. He called for evidence-based law enforcement while stressing that peaceful protest and democratic rights must be protected.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 01:30 WIB
Denpasar Prayer Times Today, Wednesday 21 October 2026: Fajr to Isha
Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has published prayer times for Denpasar, Badung and Gianyar for Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The article also provides the wording and meanings of the intentions for the five daily prayers, along with notes on the wording used when praying alone, as an imam or as a congregant.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 01:25 WIB
Bali Fuel Crisis: Trans Metro Dewata Bus Service Passengers Surge to 6,501 per Day
The fuel shortage and long queues at Bali petrol stations have driven a sharp rise in public transport use, with Trans Metro Dewata recording 6,501 passengers on 13 October 2026. Average daily ridership rose by about 7 per cent during 11–13 October compared with 1–10 October, while refuelling delays left up to 17 scheduled bus trips unserved on Monday.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 01:14 WIB
Legislator: Government’s Paddy Purchase Price Strengthens Price Certainty for Rice Farmers
A senior legislator says the government’s Rp6,500-per-kilogram floor price for paddy helps protect farmers and provides certainty, while the retail price ceiling and food-price stabilisation programme balance producers’ and consumers’ interests. Bulog has purchased 4.11 million tonnes of rice from farmers by 8 October 2026, exceeding its 2026 target of 4 million tonnes and bolstering government reserves.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 01:10 WIB
Lobster Seed Smugglers Who Sent 73,000 to Vietnam Had Operated 40 Times
Indonesian police are investigating an alleged cross-border lobster-seed smuggling operation involving 73,000 juveniles destined for Vietnam. Investigators say the suspects had carried out 40 shipments over four months, moving an estimated 3.5 million lobster seeds worth Rp280 billion, and may also face money-laundering charges.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 01:00 WIB
DPR Member’s Message to Students After Protest Marking Prabowo’s Two Years in Office
Golkar politician Soedeson Tandra praised students for holding a peaceful demonstration in Jakarta on the second anniversary of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, and commended police for using a persuasive approach. The protesters, including students from the University of Indonesia, urged the government to declare forest and land fires a national disaster.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 01:00 WIB
After Corruption Definition Sparks Controversy, Luhut Speaks Out and Explains DEN’s Position
National Economic Council (DEN) chair Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan says proposed revisions to Indonesia’s corruption law would retain state losses as an element of the offence, while clarifying how they are proved and broadening the range of corruption offences. The recommendations also propose safeguards for government and state-owned enterprise decision-makers acting in good faith, a position disputed by Corruption Eradication Commission chair Setyo Budiyanto.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 00:57 WIB
Online ride-hailing drivers become selective amid Bali fuel crisis
Fuel shortages in Bali have pushed ride-hailing drivers to choose shorter trips and assess routes carefully, while hours spent queuing for petrol reduce their available working time. Drivers say they are working late and making operational adjustments to maintain their income despite higher time and energy costs.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 00:55 WIB
Indonesia, Türkiye, Pakistan and Qatar Sign Defence Cooperation Pact Named After the Battle of Badr
Indonesia, Türkiye, Pakistan and Qatar have signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha to expand defence manufacturing, technology development, training and research collaboration. The agreement could help Indonesia and Pakistan gain domestic production and technology capabilities, while Qatar contributes investment and Türkiye its defence-industry expertise; its impact will depend on concrete projects and meaningful local technology transfer.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 00:52 WIB
TOBA Secures Major Investment, Paving the Way for Aggressive Expansion of Its Waste Business in Asia
PT TBS Energi Utama (TOBA) could accelerate its Asian waste-management expansion, including through acquisitions, following a planned investment of up to S$555 million from HPS Investment Partners, part of BlackRock. The funding remains subject to shareholder approval and could support growth across the company’s regional platform, while analysts say successful expansion will depend on asset quality and integration.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 00:50 WIB
Global Oil Prices Top US$92 a Barrel, Bahlil Says Subsidised Fuel Prices Will Not Rise Until End-2026
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has pledged that subsidised fuel prices will remain unchanged through the end of 2026, despite the Indonesian crude price rising to about US$92 a barrel, well above the state budget assumption of roughly US$70. The government is assessing the potential impact on energy-subsidy spending, while Bahlil also projected coal-sector state revenue and export earnings to exceed their targets.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 00:37 WIB
Traffic on Depok’s Jalan Cinere Raya Temporarily Congested by Roadworks
Road repairs near the South City area caused queues on Jalan Cinere Raya in Depok, extending from the Bukit Cinere junction towards the South Tangerang border. Traffic began easing by 9pm, when vehicles were able to pass through.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 00:31 WIB
Koster Pledges to Review Bali’s 2027 Provincial Minimum Wage After Meeting Workers
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has pledged to review the 2027 provincial minimum wage, after workers and students argued that the government’s calculation falls far short of the estimated Rp5.2 million cost of a decent living. He has tasked the regional research agency with examining wage options, while stressing the need to balance workers’ demands with employers’ costs and ensure any decision has a firm legal basis.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 00:30 WIB
Gas Company Employee Named Suspect in Explosion at Luxury Medan Home
A worker from PT PGAS Solution, a partner of state-owned gas company PGN, has been named a suspect in the fatal explosion at the Grand Polonia housing complex in Medan. Prosecutors say the case file remains incomplete, while the blast—suspected to have been caused by a leak from an underground gas pipe—killed three people and injured four others.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 00:30 WIB
Two Years of Prabowo-Gibran Government: Haris Rusly Reveals Political Document, ‘One Resolve, Growth Rooted in the People, Shared Prosperity’
Haris Rusly Moti of the 98 Resolution Network has issued a political document outlining nine points on the Prabowo-Gibran administration’s direction, arguing that political democracy must be matched by economic democracy. He says the government’s reform agenda should be grounded in the 1945 Constitution, particularly Article 33, to ensure national wealth and economic opportunities benefit the public rather than a small elite.
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