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Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:30 WIB
2026 Patuh Jaya Operation: Police Urge Motorists to Obey Traffic Rules
Jakarta Metro Police are conducting the 14-day Patuh Jaya Operation to encourage safer and more disciplined road use. Running from 26 October to 8 November, the campaign combines public education with efforts to reduce traffic violations, crashes and road fatalities.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:30 WIB
DSN-MUI Fatwa Provides Sharia Certainty for Digital Gold
A fatwa issued by the National Sharia Council of the Indonesian Ulema Council (DSN-MUI) sets out Sharia guidance for digital trading in physical gold, aiming to give consumers greater certainty and confidence. The guidance complements existing government oversight and clarifies issues including transactions, physical gold ownership, storage and delivery.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:27 WIB
51st ASCOPE Meeting in Bali Strengthens ASEAN’s Energy Supply Chain Resilience
Pertamina used the 51st ASEAN Council on Petroleum (ASCOPE) Council Meeting in Bali to promote stronger regional cooperation amid geopolitical tensions and volatile energy markets. The discussions focused on supply-crisis mitigation, cross-border infrastructure resilience and energy reserves, with the aim of protecting domestic supply and supporting regional economic stability.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:25 WIB
Redefining Corruption Must Not Weaken the Law
President Prabowo Subianto has not approved National Economic Council chair Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan’s proposal to redefine corruption, instead requesting further study. The debate centres on protecting good-faith state-owned enterprise business decisions without narrowing accountability for public assets or weakening enforcement against corruption.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:25 WIB
Customs Issues Bonded Zone Facility Permit to Boost Grobogan’s Economy
Central Java and Yogyakarta Customs has granted PT Harmoni Cahaya Indonesia a bonded-zone facility permit, offering import-duty deferrals and tax relief for materials used in export production. The Christmas tree manufacturer’s investment is projected to rise from Rp528.95 billion in 2026 to Rp696.05 billion by 2030, while its local workforce is expected to grow from 698 to 3,030 people.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:24 WIB
China’s NNCC Praises Indonesian Police for Dismantling 1.2-Tonne Meth Lab in Aceh in Record-Breaking Operation
China’s National Narcotics Control Commission (NNCC) has praised a joint Indonesian operation that dismantled a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Pidie, Aceh, describing it as the largest narcotics case handled by China with another country. The year-long cross-border investigation led to 10 arrests in Indonesia and seven in China, and both sides say they will continue intelligence-sharing and joint operations against regional trafficking networks.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:22 WIB
Peradi Warns Against Making Asset Seizures a State Revenue Target
Peradi chairman Ahmad Fikri Assegaf cautioned that setting asset seizures as a state revenue target could create moral hazard and encourage improper conduct under pressure to meet quotas. The association also called for the proposed Asset Seizure Bill to require a clear, asset-by-asset link to criminal activity and to protect legitimate assets such as unrelated inheritances and savings.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:21 WIB
Indonesia and China Break Up Transnational Liquid Methamphetamine Smuggling Network
A joint operation involving Indonesian and Chinese agencies uncovered a clandestine methamphetamine-processing laboratory in Aceh and seized about 1.2 tonnes of liquid and crystal methamphetamine. Ten people have been named as suspects in Indonesia, while China arrested seven people linked to a network moving drugs through Myanmar, Thailand and Laos; investigators are pursuing the alleged financiers.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:21 WIB
Pelindo Transactions at Ports Become More Transparent Through ACS Dashboard
Qlola by BRI has introduced a dedicated Auto Collection System dashboard for Pelindo, enabling port operators and service users to monitor payment funds and transaction status in real time. The platform consolidates transaction data, supports reporting and reconciliation, and is intended to improve transparency and administrative efficiency across the port ecosystem.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:21 WIB
Viral Video Shows Truck Nearly Tipping Over in High Waves on Sumbawa–Lombok Ferry Route
A video of a truck nearly tipping over aboard a ferry on the Sumbawa–Lombok crossing has gone viral, after waves reached about 1.5 metres on 26 October. ASDP said there were no injuries or material damage, the cargo reached its destination safely, and ferry services are now operating normally.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:20 WIB
Unwilling to Use Toilet Paper, Mamdani Installs Bidets at Official Residence
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reportedly installed bidets in every toilet at Gracie Mansion, paying for the work himself. The installation fulfils a pledge he made after moving into the official residence and has also drawn attention to the environmental and infrastructure costs associated with toilet paper.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:18 WIB
53 Demonstrations in Jakarta, Traffic Still Normal with No Diversions
Traffic in Jakarta remained normal on Wednesday as police reported 53 demonstrations and 24 other public events across the capital. Around 1,000 traffic officers were deployed, while authorities said they would prioritise communication and a persuasive, human approach and had prepared contingency traffic-management plans.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:18 WIB
Danantara Enters Due Diligence as It Seeks Stake in IDX
Danantara Indonesia has submitted an offer to become a shareholder in the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), with due diligence now under way. It is the only prospective new shareholder to have submitted an offer so far, while the exchange prepares a further extraordinary shareholders’ meeting to discuss issuing new shares through a rights issue as part of its demutualisation.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:17 WIB
White BMW Drives Against Traffic in Yogyakarta and Injures Elderly Motorcyclist
A 19-year-old BMW driver allegedly travelling against traffic in Yogyakarta collided with a motorcycle ridden by a 60-year-old man, who sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Police are investigating whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol; reports that he was assaulted by bystanders have not been formally reported to police.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:17 WIB
Agriculture Minister Amran Condemns Subsidised Rice Adulteration
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has condemned the alleged adulteration and repackaging of subsidised rice, saying it deprives low-income households of affordable food. About 600 tonnes have reportedly been found, with investigators still working to establish the full scale, financial losses and those responsible; Amran has urged police to pursue the case through to its roots.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:16 WIB
AAI Proposes Establishing an Independent Asset Forfeiture Centre
The head of the Indonesian National United Advocates Association has urged lawmakers to include an independent Asset Forfeiture Centre in the Asset Forfeiture Bill, warning that placing it under a law-enforcement agency could create risks. He also said the bill needs stronger provisions on asset tracing, litigation and international cooperation, including mechanisms to recover assets held abroad, and cautioned against passing it prematurely.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:16 WIB
WhatsApp Army Played a Part in Lula’s Victory in Brazil’s Presidential Election
A WhatsApp channel supporting Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva grew to 10.8 million followers and helped his campaign mobilise supporters as he overturned an election deficit in Brazil. Experts say the digital operation was only part of the turnaround, which also relied on grassroots campaigning and messages focused on social assistance and voters’ rights.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:16 WIB
Heated Exchange at UN Meeting as Cuba’s Foreign Minister Accuses US of Lying
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the US of spreading lies at a UN General Assembly session and using them to justify economic pressure and an energy blockade against Cuba. The confrontation with US delegate Mike Waltz led to a temporary suspension of the meeting, amid worsening fuel shortages on the island following the halt in Venezuelan oil shipments and new US tariffs.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:15 WIB
Today’s Youth: Mother, To Whom Do We Pledge Our Oaths?
An opinion piece reflects on the meaning of the Youth Pledge nearly a century after it was made, arguing that patriotism should be expressed through concrete service, responsible criticism and efforts to address inequality. It highlights Indonesia’s 64.22 million young people as a strategic demographic asset, while stressing that their potential depends on fair access to education, decent work and opportunities to contribute across the country.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 14:14 WIB
Lawmakers and IPB Professor Urge BPK to Review Forestry Ministry’s Unqualified Audit Opinion, Citing Potential Rp104.43 Trillion in Mining Fines
An IPB University professor and a deputy chair of the House of Representatives’ Commission IV have questioned the Forestry Ministry’s unqualified audit opinion amid an estimated Rp104.43 trillion in administrative fines for mining in forest areas without approval. They are calling on the Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK) to explain how the potential revenue was treated in the ministry’s 2025 financial statements and to reassess its opinion if material information was misstated or inadequately disclosed.
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