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Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:30 WIB
Fed Holds Interest Rates, Rupiah Strengthens
The rupiah strengthened 0.24% to Rp18,141 per US dollar at Thursday’s opening after the US Federal Reserve kept its policy rate at 3.75–4.00%, in line with expectations. Permata Bank chief economist Josua Pardede said the Fed offered no clear signal on a December rate increase, leaving the rupiah forecast to trade between Rp18,100 and Rp18,225 per dollar.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:29 WIB
Trade Minister Urges US to Strengthen Trade and Investment Cooperation
Trade Minister Budi Santoso has urged US businesses to deepen trade and investment ties with Indonesia, with discussions also covering the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and support for Indonesian small and medium-sized enterprises. The US is Indonesia’s largest source of trade surplus: bilateral trade reached US$32.34 billion in January–August 2026, with Indonesia recording a US$12.47 billion surplus.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:28 WIB
Amran Removes Eight Bulog and Bapanas Officials over Alleged SPHP Rice Repackaging
Agriculture Minister and National Food Agency head Amran Sulaiman has removed eight officials from Bulog and Bapanas, with two others receiving warnings, following allegations that subsidised SPHP rice was repackaged and sold as premium rice. Authorities say around 600 tonnes were found in East Jakarta, potentially involving Rp3.3 billion in misdirected subsidies, and investigations are being widened nationwide.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:27 WIB
North Kalimantan to Expand Its Pavilion at TMII with Tidung and Dayak Traditional Houses
North Kalimantan plans to add Tidung and Dayak traditional houses to its existing Bulungan house at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, creating an integrated cultural area. The provincial government also aims to strengthen the pavilion as a venue for promoting local arts, culture, MSME products and investment opportunities.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:25 WIB
Rainfall of 100mm a Day Could Trigger Flooding, Pramono Moves to Normalise the Mampang River
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung says the low-lying area around the Mampang River could flood when daily rainfall reaches 100mm, prompting river works ahead of the rainy season. The Jakarta administration is using the dry season to dredge waterways and improve flood-control infrastructure, while pledging not to cut the water resources agency’s flood-management budget.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:25 WIB
Israel Election Deadlock: Is Netanyahu’s Fate in the Hands of Arab Parties?
Arab-led parties are projected to win a record combined 17 seats in Israel’s Knesset, while neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition has secured a majority. Although opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot could theoretically reach the 61-seat threshold with Arab support, analysts say political vetoes and resistance to power-sharing make that outcome uncertain.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:24 WIB
The FOMO Trap: When Life Moves Too Fast Just for Social Media Validation
Psychologist Chetna Luthra says fear of missing out (FOMO), amplified by social media, can shape young people’s ideas about happiness, success and self-worth. Constantly comparing themselves with others and chasing exceptional experiences may make them overlook ordinary moments and the things that give life meaning.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:23 WIB
Bahlil warns oil contractors to develop fields or return concessions
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has urged oil and gas contractors, including Pertamina, to accelerate development of fields with approved plans or return the concessions to the state. The demand comes as Indonesia’s oil production remains far below consumption, and the government seeks to lift output and advance its 2029–2030 energy self-sufficiency targets.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:23 WIB
Antam Gold Prices Fall by Rp11,000 Today; Full Price List
Antam gold prices fell by Rp11,000 to Rp2,559,000 per gram on Thursday, while the buyback price also declined to Rp2,354,000 per gram. The report lists prices across bar sizes and outlines the tax deductions applied to purchases and buyback transactions.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:23 WIB
Police Officer’s Wheelchair Brings Joy to Young Fitri
A nine-year-old girl with a disability in Reok, East Nusa Tenggara, has received a wheelchair donated by the National Police’s Public Relations Division after her family had waited for years for mobility support. The local police said the handover reflected its community outreach and commitment to supporting children with special needs.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:22 WIB
Experts Say Choosing Four DPD RI Awards 2026 Winners Is Difficult: All Candidates Are Strong
The DPD RI Awards 2026 expert panel has completed its final deliberations after interviewing the top three candidates in each of four categories. Panellist Dede Yusuf said the candidates were all highly capable, making the education and health innovation categories particularly difficult to judge; the winners will be announced on 9 November.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:21 WIB
Asian shares fall as Alphabet earnings miss drags Wall Street futures lower
Asian equities fell as Alphabet’s heavy AI-related spending and earnings concerns pushed its shares sharply lower and weighed on Nasdaq futures, while mixed results from Microsoft and Samsung underscored divergent market reactions to the AI boom. Investors also assessed the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates, upcoming US inflation data and signals from other central banks, with oil prices easing amid reports of renewed efforts to revive US-Iran peace talks.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:21 WIB
From the Laboratory to the Home Yard
BRIN says household waste, which accounts for a large share of Indonesia’s rubbish, must be tackled close to its source, and that President Prabowo has asked research institutions and universities to bring waste-processing technologies into villages. The challenge is not simply developing equipment: effective use depends on local suitability, trained operators, maintenance and reliable handling of outputs and residues—the difficult final step from prototype to everyday practice.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:21 WIB
Deputy Minister Stella urges measurable mapping of green jobs
Deputy Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Stella Christie has called for the green-jobs ecosystem to be mapped through higher education, research and industry collaboration. The proposed approach would connect university research with business needs, identify workforce skills shortages and help prepare young people for sustainable careers, while framing environmentally friendly ventures as sources of economic value and employment.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:20 WIB
Why the KPK Searched PT Djarum’s Office and the Customs and Excise Office in Kudus
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says its searches of PT Djarum and the Kudus Customs and Excise office form part of an investigation into suspected state-revenue losses and possible kickbacks connected to excise stamps. Investigators have seized documents and electronic evidence, while the probe expands a separate customs bribery case in which several defendants have been convicted, are on trial or remain under investigation.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:20 WIB
Bill Gates Never Really Wanted Ctrl+Alt+Del: Here Was the Original Idea
Bill Gates has said that the Ctrl+Alt+Del keyboard shortcut was an error and that a single dedicated key would have been preferable. First devised by IBM engineer David Bradley to restart a frozen computer, the combination was later adopted by Microsoft as a security measure to ensure Windows displays a genuine sign-in screen.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:19 WIB
Timeline of Two-Truck Crash Outside Parliament Building
Two trucks collided on Jalan Gatot Subroto outside the DPR/MPR building at about 03:40 on Thursday, leaving ceramic tiles scattered across the road. The crash injured the driver of a heavy truck and caused damage to both vehicles, while recovery work and traffic disruption continued towards Slipi.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:16 WIB
Condition of Nine Gunungkidul Residents’ Goats After Wild Animal Attack
Nine goats were killed in an attack at a livestock pen in Rongkop, Gunungkidul, with police attributing the deaths to two stray dogs. The incident is part of a pattern of livestock attacks reported annually since 2017, often coinciding with falling water levels at springs and ponds.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:16 WIB
Indonesia races to sign EU trade deal ahead of GSP expiry
Indonesia is aiming to sign its comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the EU this week, ahead of the expiry of its preferential GSP tariffs on 1 January 2027. The deal would liberalise around 98 per cent of tariff lines and is intended to preserve market access for Indonesian exports while opening Indonesia further to European goods.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 10:15 WIB
At the 10th Congress of the Marhaenis Youth Movement, Hasto Delivers Three Messages from Megawati
PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto relayed three messages from party chair Megawati Soekarnoputri to the Marhaenis Youth Movement: greetings, a call to study Sukarno’s Marhaenism, and a reminder for the incoming leadership to visit the site associated with Marhaen. The congress also focused on consolidating the organisation and making Marhaenism better known among young people.
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