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Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:29 WIB
Traffic Heading to Bulungan Diverted After Truck Breaks Down Near CSW Bus Stop
Traffic heading towards Jl Bulungan in South Jakarta was diverted after a truck became immobilised near CSW 2 bus stop, blocking the westbound road to the Bulungan traffic lights for cars. Motorcycles could use one lane, while cars were redirected via Jl Hang Tuah Raya as the truck awaited a technician; it had already suffered a puncture and then developed a clutch problem.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:28 WIB
Messages and Mathematical Codes in the Siwaluh Jabu Traditional House
The centuries-old Siwaluh Jabu houses of Karo, North Sumatra, embody communal living and a cosmology linking people, nature and the spiritual world. Their numbers are dwindling amid modernisation and inadequate maintenance, while their architecture also offers a perspective for exploring how mathematical patterns are embedded in cultural traditions.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:28 WIB
KPK Searches Djarum Excise Office; Kudus Customs Says No Staff Were Taken Away
Kudus Customs and Excise said no employees were taken away after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) searched its office as part of a corruption investigation linked to Djarum excise. KPK personnel reportedly left with two suitcases and a bag, while officials said they could not yet confirm what documents or digital data had been seized.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:25 WIB
Agriculture Ministry Aims to Make Indonesia the World’s No. 1 Fruit and Floriculture Exporter
Indonesia’s Agriculture Ministry wants the country to become the world’s leading exporter of fruit and floriculture within the next decade, while expanding production towards self-sufficiency and export markets. It is promoting leading commodities, local genetic resources, technology and processed fruit products, with China and Vietnam among the potential markets for durian.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:25 WIB
Chaos as Election Loser Flees to US and Claims to Be ‘True President’
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro has declared himself the country’s “true president” after losing the election, then travelled to the United States with his family. His flight, amid criminal investigations and unsupported claims of electoral fraud, has drawn criticism in Brazil and raised questions over how he left the country.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:24 WIB
Pertamina promotes space for youth innovation on Youth Pledge Day
Pertamina is expanding opportunities for young Indonesians through entrepreneurship competitions, scholarships, campus programmes and work placements. The initiatives, announced around the 98th anniversary of Youth Pledge Day, are intended to help young people develop sustainable ventures and contribute to addressing challenges including those in the energy sector.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:22 WIB
Smoking and Household Purchasing Power: How Much Does It Affect Spending on Essentials?
BPS data from the March 2025 National Socio-Economic Survey show average monthly cigarette spending of Rp91,708 per person, equivalent to 5.84 per cent of total per-capita expenditure. The article notes that the effect on households’ ability to afford essentials varies with income, household size and consumption habits, with recurring cigarette purchases potentially tightening budgets for lower-income families.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:22 WIB
Indonesia and ILO Sign Declaration on 2026–2030 Decent Work Programme
Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower, employers’ and workers’ organisations, and the ILO have signed a joint declaration launching the country’s fourth Decent Work Country Programme, covering 2026–2030. The programme prioritises stronger social dialogue, productive and inclusive jobs and entrepreneurship, and universal, adaptable social protection amid widespread informal employment and major economic transitions.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:22 WIB
Ras Al Khaimah Signs Landmark Friendship Agreement and 10 Memoranda of Understanding During Historic High-Level Visit to Southern China
Ras Al Khaimah and China’s Fujian province have signed a friendship agreement to deepen economic, maritime and cultural ties, following a six-day visit by the emirate’s ruler. The visit also produced 10 memoranda of understanding covering areas including robotics, transport, finance, media, construction, tourism and business cooperation.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:21 WIB
KPK Announces New Bengkulu Investigation and Summons City Council Member
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has opened a new investigation into alleged receipt of gratuities within Bengkulu City Government, expanding a probe into alleged corruption in Rejang Lebong Regency. It has summoned a Bengkulu City Council member for questioning, after searches in the city yielded Rp4 billion in cash and two suspects were named in the related case.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:21 WIB
Antam Gold Bullion Price Falls by Rp11,000 Today
Antam’s one-gram gold bullion price fell by Rp11,000 to Rp2,559,000 on Thursday, while its buyback price also dropped by the same amount. The movement came as global gold prices retreated in early trading after posting gains for three consecutive sessions; the article also outlines tax rates for purchases and buybacks.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:19 WIB
Aceh’s Zainoel Abidin Hospital Sanctions Those Behind Hidden Camera in Changing Room
Zainoel Abidin Regional General Hospital in Banda Aceh has sanctioned those responsible for installing an unauthorised CCTV camera in a midwives’ changing room and for sharing its footage on social media. The camera, concealed inside an air freshener, has been removed, while the hospital continues to investigate why it was installed.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:17 WIB
JCI Rises to 5,305: Will the Indonesian Stock Market Rally Continue?
Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) opened higher at 5,305.20 after gains in the previous session, tracking optimism in Asian markets and global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. Investors are also watching major central-bank decisions and domestic factors, including Indonesia’s emerging-market status and fiscal pressures from fuel costs and proposed free university education.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:16 WIB
Constitutional Court to Deliver 20 Rulings on Judicial Review Petitions Today
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court is scheduled to issue decisions on 20 petitions challenging provisions in a wide range of laws, from the Criminal Code and election legislation to disaster management and domestic workers’ protections. Among the cases are challenges concerning PLN power poles on private land and social security contributions and dispute resolution under the recently enacted Domestic Workers Protection Law.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:15 WIB
Landslide Hits Tabanan, Injuring Young Woman
A 21-year-old woman was injured when a landslide brought down a wall at her home in Tabanan, Bali, and she was taken to hospital for treatment. The slide also damaged two nearby homes; clean-up is being carried out manually because heavy machinery cannot access the site, with work expected to take around three days.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:15 WIB
One-Stop Permitting: Oil and Gas Special Business Entity Set to Gain Greater Powers in Indonesia
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says the draft Oil and Gas Law, which would replace the 2001 law, is nearly ready for discussion, with its problem inventory 90% complete. The proposed special business entity (BUK) would streamline permits through a one-stop process and introduce tax relief for contractors during exploration, with the stated aim of improving the investment climate in upstream oil and gas.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 WIB
‘The Archivist’: A Call to Protect Cinema Heritage Resounds in Tokyo
A documentary about Misbach Yusa Biran and the founding of Sinematek Indonesia has been screened at the 2026 Tokyo International Film Festival, foregrounding the importance of film archives to cultural memory. The film traces the archive’s difficult early years and renews discussion about preserving Indonesia’s cinematic heritage for future generations.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:12 WIB
Ras Al Khaimah signs friendship agreement and 10 MoUs during China visit
Ras Al Khaimah and China’s Fujian Province have signed a friendship agreement to deepen economic, maritime and cultural ties, alongside 10 memoranda of understanding between Emirati entities and Chinese counterparts. The deals cover areas including robotics, transport, banking, port and infrastructure development, tourism, heritage and packaging, and were announced during a high-level tour of Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Fuzhou.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:12 WIB
Government to Strengthen Oil Palm Farmers’ Role Across the Supply Chain Through Cooperatives
The government is backing oil palm farmers to expand from cultivation into processing, with cooperatives proposed as a vehicle for investment and access to finance. Ministers say downstream development depends on stronger upstream farming, while Apkasindo has called for farmers to share more of the value created and for partnerships across the industry to be managed constructively.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 09:12 WIB
MedcoEnergi and PSC Partners Sign Three Agreements to Safeguard Domestic Gas Supply
MedcoEnergi and its partners have signed two gas sales and purchase agreements and amended a third, covering supplies from three working areas. The deals include 89 trillion British thermal units (TBTU) from Sakakemang, an additional 6.8 TBTU from South Sumatra, and an estimated 205.59 billion standard cubic feet (BSCF) from Senoro-Toili, supporting efforts to secure Indonesia’s domestic gas supply.
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