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Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:30 WIB
Egg Prices Under Pressure for Farmers; ID FOOD and Bulog Set Aside Rp30 Billion for Purchases
ID FOOD and Bulog have each allocated Rp15 billion to buy eggs from poultry farmers, particularly micro and small-scale producers facing falling prices. The programme has purchased 153.6 tonnes so far, with a minimum buying price of Rp24,000 per kilogram and priority given to production centres across Java, Lampung and South Sulawesi.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:29 WIB
Iwan Bule Backs Suyudi in Full Probe into Alleged Tapping of President Prabowo: ‘No Special Treatment’
Former senior police officer Iwan Bule has urged National Police chief Suyudi Ario Seto to investigate allegations of illegal tapping involving President Prabowo Subianto professionally and without favouritism. The case reportedly names former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two other senior officers as suspects, and is being portrayed as a test of police reform and public trust.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:29 WIB
Ministry and KPAI team up to strengthen child protection at Sekolah Rakyat
The Social Affairs Ministry and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) agreed to establish joint oversight and an integrated complaints mechanism for Sekolah Rakyat, a boarding-school programme for children from poor households. KPAI also urged stronger institutional integration into the national education system and safeguards for pupils, following reports of alleged violence at a school in East Java.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:26 WIB
Jokowi Comments on Listyo Sigit and Others Accused of Tapping Prabowo
Former president Joko Widodo has urged respect for the legal process after former National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two other generals were named suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto. Sigit, once Jokowi’s aide, was dismissed from his post as Presidential Chief of Staff after the announcement.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:25 WIB
Indonesia eyes tin chemicals to replicate nickel downstreaming success
Indonesia is seeking to move beyond basic tin products and develop tin chemicals for bottle manufacturing and other industries, drawing on the model of nickel downstreaming and its domestic EV battery ecosystem. The push comes as PT Timah’s production rose sharply in the first half of 2026 and downstream investment reached Rp480 trillion through September, with most of the total investment realised outside Java.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:25 WIB
Jokowi Opens Up About His GPA and Graduation Dates at Roy Suryo Trial
Former president Joko Widodo testified in the defamation trial involving Roy Suryo, answering questions about his academic record at Gadjah Mada University (UGM). He recalled his GPA as 3.05 and distinguished the date of his thesis examination from the dates his degree certificate was signed and his graduation ceremony held.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:25 WIB
Exploring the Innovation by UNM’s Disability Team, Which Reached PIMNAS
Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM) held an online discussion showcasing DISABI Smart Accessibility, an inclusive transport system for people with disabilities that qualified for the 39th National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS). UNM said it aims to develop student innovations that address real social needs and can ultimately be implemented in industry.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:22 WIB
Indonesia adds 410,000 formal workers in one year
Indonesia’s formal workforce grew by about 410,000 to 62.25 million between August 2025 and August 2026, while the informal share also edged up to 57.93 per cent. BPS data show agriculture remains the largest employer, and workers with elementary education or less still make up the biggest educational group, despite a year-on-year decline in their share.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:21 WIB
Navigating the Moral Compass of Generations Z and Alpha
The article argues that Islamic Religious Education (PAI) must evolve beyond rote learning and ritual formalism to help young people navigate digital disruption, identity formation and social pressures. It advocates an adaptive, inclusive and dialogic approach that draws on sociology, developmental psychology, modern pedagogy and the humanities, with success measured by values reflected in everyday conduct.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:21 WIB
Papua Highlands seeks border post with PNG by 2027
Papua Highlands officials are urging the central government to build a border post in Bintang Mountains District by 2027, saying it could spur improvements in education, health care and economic activity. Three sites have been identified, with a 15-hectare plot in Diki Hamlet prioritised; preparations are under way, but construction depends on a presidential decree.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:21 WIB
Social Affairs Ministry and Child Protection Commission Strengthen Oversight and Protection for Sekolah Rakyat Pupils
Indonesia’s Social Affairs Ministry and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) will strengthen oversight of Sekolah Rakyat and child welfare institutions, with a focus on safeguarding pupils’ rights and preventing abuse. The partnership will also advance integrated complaints systems, institutional accreditation and social rehabilitation for children in vulnerable situations, including those affected by conflict and human trafficking.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:20 WIB
Scams on the Rise, Nearly Rp1 Trillion in Public Funds Disappears
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) says nearly Rp1 trillion in funds linked to financial scams had been blocked by the end of October 2026, while Rp208.9 billion had been returned to victims. The authority also reported hundreds of thousands of complaints and intensified action against illegal financial operators, alongside consumer-protection sanctions against regulated firms.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:19 WIB
El Niño Threatens Chillies and Shallots; Agriculture Ministry Prepares Response
Indonesia’s Agriculture Ministry is preparing measures to protect chilli and shallot production from a prolonged drought linked to El Niño, including water-pump assistance, distribution coordination and support for climate-adaptive cultivation. An academic warns that delayed early action, shifting rainfall patterns and rising temperatures could disrupt harvests and push up food prices, and calls for drought-tolerant seeds, dynamic planting calendars and improved local risk mapping.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:18 WIB
Danantara Plans to Turn 12 Indonesian Areas into Modern Cities: Here Are the Details
State-owned enterprises agency BP BUMN and Danantara are accelerating preparations to develop 12 future-city areas, with land preparation, project teams and master plans under way. Master planning will initially focus on Walini, Batang and Medan, while groundbreaking is targeted for December 2026; the integrated developments are intended to support new investment and economic activity across Indonesia.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:18 WIB
Australian Man Dies While Surfing at Oemau Beach in Rote Ndao
A 68-year-old Australian national, Paul Stephen Madigan, was found dead after drowning while surfing at Oemau Beach in Rote Ndao, East Nusa Tenggara. His body was taken to Delha Community Health Centre, where it remains pending the arrival of his family from Brisbane to make arrangements.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:17 WIB
Jokowi Explains Why He Showed His Diploma at Roy Suryo’s Trial: ‘Because I Wasn’t Sure…’
Former president Joko Widodo said he chose to present his university diploma in court because he was not confident that showing it in an informal setting would resolve the dispute. Roy Suryo is on trial, accused of defaming Jokowi by spreading false information about the diploma; prosecutors have charged him under Indonesia’s Criminal Code and Electronic Information and Transactions Law.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:15 WIB
We Celebrate Micro and Small Businesses, but Forget to Ask Why Everyone Has to Trade
Indonesia’s growing number of micro and small businesses is often celebrated as a sign of entrepreneurial dynamism, but many people start trading because decent jobs and other income options are scarce. The article argues that policy should measure business survival, net earnings and productivity while also expanding productive employment, rather than treating the creation of new businesses as a solution to every economic problem.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:15 WIB
KAI Chief Tells Prabowo of Rp2 Trillion Plan to Build Tram in Bali
KAI President Director Bobby Rasyidin briefed President Prabowo Subianto on plans for a two-phase tram line linking Ngurah Rai Airport with Legian and Canggu. The project is estimated to cost more than Rp2 trillion, with each phase expected to take around two years to build.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:14 WIB
Republicans Reeling: Pete Hegseth, Architect of the Iran War, May Be Ousted as US Defence Secretary
After a heavy defeat in the US midterm elections, Republican lawmakers and allies are reportedly seeking to make Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth a scapegoat. Representative Thomas Massie says he plans to initiate a vote to impeach Hegseth when Congress reconvenes, amid claims that Hegseth persuaded Donald Trump to attack Iran without an exit strategy or plans to manage the political fallout.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 18:13 WIB
Six Police Officers Sentenced to 10 Years over Deaths of Two Debt Collectors in Kalibata
A South Jakarta court has sentenced six members of the National Police headquarters’ Public Service Unit to 10 years in prison for a group assault that resulted in the deaths of two debt collectors in Kalibata. The defendants must also jointly pay restitution of Rp391.86 million each to the victims’ representatives, with unpaid amounts potentially converted into additional prison terms.
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