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Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:29 WIB
Government operating normally despite Gibran’s resignation: Bakom
Bakom official Syahganda Nainggolan said public services, economic activity and President Prabowo’s priority programmes remain unaffected despite Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitting his resignation letter to the MPR. He urged the public to avoid unverified speculation, while the MPR’s leadership reviews the letter.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:29 WIB
Gibran Resigns; MK Petitioners Say It Is a Consequence of Exposed Election Fraud
Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned as vice-president after court rulings concerning whether his education documents met the eligibility requirements for the 2024 presidential election. KIPP’s secretary-general says the resignation follows the exposure of alleged irregularities in the nomination process, while stressing that the broader concern is electoral fairness and accountability for the Rp71.3 trillion election budget.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:26 WIB
Prabowo Has 14 Days to Submit Two Vice-Presidential Candidates to the MPR
President Prabowo Subianto will have a maximum of 14 days after receiving formal notification from the MPR to submit two vice-presidential candidates, according to Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra. The MPR would then have up to 60 days to hold an election, with the process expected to be completed before the end of December 2026.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:26 WIB
Gibran Says Resignation Is Not Due to Diploma Controversy
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka says his decision to resign was a personal choice made after careful consideration, not a response to the controversy surrounding his diploma. He says his educational documents are complete and have been submitted to the court, and calls for better organisation of democracy to prevent similar issues in future.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:25 WIB
Airlangga Comments on Rupiah Hitting Rp18,250 and Gibran’s Resignation
Economic Affairs Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto said political sentiment may be contributing to the rupiah’s fall to Rp18,250 per US dollar, while stressing that exchange-rate movements should be assessed over time. He also said energy subsidy costs remain manageable under current oil-price and currency assumptions, and urged wider use of local-currency transactions, including the yuan, to diversify exposure.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:25 WIB
Defence Minister Praises Joint TNI Amphibious Operations Exercise
Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin praised the TNI’s amphibious operations exercise in Tangerang, saying it reflected steady improvements in the military’s capabilities. The drills involved 1,718 personnel and featured an autonomous submarine developed with state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL, alongside simulated air, naval and coastal assaults.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:25 WIB
Nearly 50% of East Jakarta Apprentices Hired by Companies
Nearly half of the 200 people who have taken part in Jakarta’s apprenticeship programme in East Jakarta have subsequently been hired by companies, according to the local manpower office. The scheme gives secondary-school leavers six months of workplace experience and is part of a wider effort to expand employment opportunities; Jakarta’s open unemployment rate fell to 5.79% in the latest data cited for May 2026.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:24 WIB
Pramono Responds to Reports He Is in the Running to Replace Gibran as Vice-President
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung laughed off reports that he could be a vice-presidential candidate to replace Gibran Rakabuming Raka, offering no further comment. MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani said the vice-presidential post became vacant after Gibran submitted his resignation and that the Constitution provides for a replacement to be appointed within 60 days.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:20 WIB
Prabowo to Convene Coalition Parties to Discuss Gibran’s Successor
President Prabowo Subianto plans to consult the coalition parties that backed his administration about a replacement for Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who has submitted his resignation. The MPR says it will need at least three days to prepare the process, while Prabowo has 14 days after receiving its letter to submit a candidate.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:20 WIB
Indonesia’s Health Research Must Become a Business, Not Stop in the Laboratory
The Health Ministry is urging researchers to develop pharmaceutical and medical-device innovations that meet market needs and can be manufactured at scale, as high production costs and the gap between laboratory research and commercialisation remain key hurdles. It is calling for earlier collaboration among universities, research institutions, industry, regulators and funders to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:20 WIB
Heatwave Stresses Cows, Causing Hundreds of Millions of Litres of Milk to Disappear
Extreme heat and drought cut UK dairy output by more than 240 million litres during May–August 2026, while raising costs for farmers already facing tight margins. The article examines global dairy-market trends and warns that Indonesia’s reliance on imports makes domestic productivity and climate resilience increasingly important.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:19 WIB
Viral Pink River Water in Bogor’s Gunung Putri: What Could Be the Cause?
Water in a river in Gunung Putri, Bogor Regency, turned pink, prompting residents to suspect pollution and seek action from local authorities. Bogor’s Environmental Agency said it would send staff to investigate and try to determine the cause.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:19 WIB
Disasters in Cirebon Mainly Wildfires as Disaster Agency Prepares for Rainy Season
Cirebon Regency recorded 80 disasters between January and October 2026, with forest and land fires and extreme weather the most common. The local disaster agency has shifted its focus to preparedness for the rainy season, while warning residents that drought and clean-water shortages can also result from extreme weather.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:18 WIB
Raja Juli, Giring and Isyana Resign, Leaving PSI NTB Feeling a Sense of Loss
The West Nusa Tenggara branch of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) says it feels a significant loss after three senior party figures—Raja Juli Antoni, Giring Ganesha and Isyana Bagoes Oka—resigned from the party leadership. Regional chair Budi Suryata urged members to respect their decision and continue grassroots work, saying public service extends beyond party politics.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:18 WIB
Gibran Says Resigning as Vice-President Is a Personal Decision, Unrelated to Diploma Controversy
Gibran Rakabuming Raka says his decision to resign as vice-president is personal and has no connection to controversy over his educational credentials, adding that his documents have been submitted to the court. He describes the move as a difficult choice and calls for better democratic processes and greater certainty in government administration.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:18 WIB
Central Jakarta Administration Calls on Religious Leaders to Strengthen Tolerance and Harmony
Central Jakarta officials have urged religious and community leaders to foster tolerance, preserve unity and counter intolerance in the city’s diverse society. A 2026 interfaith programme is bringing together leaders from six religions to build relationships and communication, with further visits planned across the municipality.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:17 WIB
Yusril: Prabowo Can Continue Governing on His Own if the Vice-President’s Office Is Vacant
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra says there is no need to appoint an interim replacement if the vice-presidential post is vacant, as President Prabowo Subianto can continue to exercise executive powers himself. He says ministers can carry out their respective duties and coordinate with the President remotely, including during overseas visits.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:15 WIB
BNN-Polri Uncover International Drug Network, Arrest Fugitive Muzammil
A joint operation by the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and the National Police has uncovered a Malaysia–Madura drug network and secured Muzammil, a village head who had been wanted in a narcotics case since 2025. Investigators are continuing to develop the case after tracing financial activity, vehicles and locations linked to the network.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:15 WIB
Tax Office Monitoring 1.9 Million Taxpayers Who Omitted Withholding Records
The Directorate General of Taxes says 1.9 million individual taxpayers omitted income-tax withholding records from their 2025 annual returns, potentially understating tax owed. It has emailed reminders to 475,698 taxpayers covering 3.72 million withholding certificates, and is using behavioural messaging to encourage full reporting.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 19:15 WIB
Prabowo’s Full Statement on Gibran’s Resignation Addresses Education Controversy and Jokowi’s Eldest Son’s Career
President Prabowo Subianto says he has accepted, with regret, Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s resignation while respecting and supporting his decision. Prabowo linked the move to concerns over education requirements under existing legal rulings and praised Gibran’s service during their two years in government.
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