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Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:31 WIB
Yoshinoya Updates Service Concept and Adds Menu Options in Kemanggisan
Yoshinoya has introduced self-ordering kiosks and QR-code ordering at its Kemanggisan outlet in Jakarta, alongside a range of new dishes and drinks. The update, launched in November 2026, is accompanied by a promotional discount of up to 50%, as the Japanese restaurant chain continues to operate more than 200 outlets across 45 Indonesian cities.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:30 WIB
BNPPDT to Fast-Track Operations at Entikong International Cargo Terminal
The National Agency for Border and Remote Area Management (BNPPDT) is coordinating with relevant ministries and agencies to resolve regulatory, infrastructure and service-governance barriers to opening the Entikong International Cargo Terminal. The facility is intended to improve cross-border trade and logistics, strengthen export-import management and expand economic activity in border communities.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:30 WIB
Three-Hectare Sinkhole Appears in Central Aceh, Cutting Inter-District Access
A sinkhole estimated to cover three hectares and reach depths of 50 to 100 metres has opened in Pondok Balik village, Central Aceh, swallowing parts of residents’ plantations. The collapse has also severed a road linking neighbouring districts, disrupting local mobility and daily activities.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:27 WIB
Soekarno Foundation: Digital space is the geopolitics of the 21st century
Rommy Soekarno warned that digital and outer-space domains have become central arenas of geopolitical competition, urging Indonesia to strengthen its control over data, AI, cybersecurity and satellite capabilities. Former Lemhannas chief Andi Widjajanto also warned that quantum computing could undermine conventional encryption in the 2030s, and called on Gen Z to advance technological capacity and complete Indonesia’s democratic consolidation.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:27 WIB
Deputy Agriculture Minister: Indonesia to Boost Soybean Production to Curb Imports
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to raise domestic soybean productivity and reduce reliance on imports, with a 50,000-hectare support programme planned for 2026. Grobogan in Central Java will serve as an initial development site, with the government targeting yields of three tonnes per hectare through improved cultivation and collaboration with Gadjah Mada University.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:26 WIB
Indonesia’s Herbal Industry Faces Quality Challenges Despite Abundant Natural Resources
Indonesia’s rich biodiversity and long tradition of using medicinal plants offer substantial opportunities for the herbal industry, from domestic sales to exports. However, inconsistent raw-material quality—shaped by growing conditions and harvest timing—remains a major obstacle to producing reliable products across the supply chain.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:25 WIB
Backing Coordinating Minister Bahlil, ARF Says Natural Resource Profits Must Return to Indonesia
Golkar economist Abdul Rahman Farisi has backed Bahlil Lahadalia’s call for Indonesian natural resources to be exported directly to destination markets, saying this would strengthen national control over commodity trade and increase domestic gains. Indonesia’s exports reached US$282.91 billion in 2025, and Farisi argues that greater participation in shipping, insurance, finance and other export services could help ensure more of that value stays in the country.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:23 WIB
Metro Jakarta Police Hold Free Health Checks for Kampung Boncos Residents
Metro Jakarta Police have provided free health checks, medicines and circumcision services in Kampung Boncos as part of efforts to address social needs after a major anti-drugs raid. Officers are also mapping residents’ employment and skills needs, with plans to arrange vocational training and help market locally made products to support lasting efforts against drug trafficking and misuse.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:22 WIB
Karawang Police Arrest Motorcycle Theft Gang; One Suspect Shot
Karawang Police have arrested three alleged members of a motorcycle theft gang, while a fourth suspect remains at large. One suspect was shot in the leg after allegedly attempting to flee on a stolen motorcycle, and officers seized eight motorcycles in total.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:20 WIB
AHY Condemns Alleged Presidential Phone-Tapping, Says Case Must Be Fully Investigated
Democratic Party chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono has condemned alleged illegal surveillance targeting President Prabowo Subianto and other public figures, calling for investigators to establish who was targeted, who ordered it and why. Former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono also voiced concern over the political climate and urged Prabowo to restore civilised politics, as police have named and detained three suspects in the alleged illegal tapping and electronic-data offences.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:19 WIB
LPEI and Maybank Indonesia raise export financing facility to Rp1.5 trillion
Indonesia Eximbank (LPEI) and Maybank Indonesia have increased their export financing facility to Rp1.5 trillion, strengthening support for Indonesia’s national export programme. The facility offers conventional and sharia financing under one limit and includes a sustainability loan sublimit for ESG-based projects.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:18 WIB
Ombudsman: Local Governments Urged to Strengthen Essential Logistics Systems During Disaster Emergencies
Indonesia’s Ombudsman has urged local governments to improve the provision of basic supplies during forest and land fire emergencies, citing uneven readiness across regions. West Kalimantan was praised for coordinating clean-water supplies, while South Kalimantan was judged insufficiently prepared; assessments in five other provinces remain incomplete.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:17 WIB
Ombudsman calls for stronger regional disaster agencies and coordination
Ombudsman RI says disaster response in several provinces is hampered by weak local capacity and ineffective coordination, with some governments relying heavily on national agencies. It recommends strengthening BPBD institutions and leadership, providing dedicated funding, and closer integration with BNPB to improve preparedness and public protection.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:17 WIB
MPR Speaker Says Road Improvements Are Key to Supporting Investment in Lampung
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani says repairing and widening Lampung’s roads is essential to attract investment and connect agricultural production centres with distribution hubs and tourism areas. Lampung Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal points to the province’s 5.29% year-on-year growth in the second quarter of 2026 and says investment should help develop processing industries that add value to local commodities.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:17 WIB
AMGM Director Says AKBP Muhaemin Received Money from Regent LAZ
A court witness has testified that North Lombok Police Chief AKBP Muhaemin received a total of Rp85 million, allegedly on the orders of former West Lombok Regent Lalu Ahmad Zaini, in 2024 and 2025. During the same hearing, a judge urged prosecutors to examine the possible involvement of two witnesses who allegedly received money or benefits connected to the bribery case.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:16 WIB
Three Ports to Be Prepared to Ease Congestion on Ketapang–Gilimanuk Route During Christmas and New Year
The government plans to activate three alternative ports during the 2026–27 Christmas and New Year holiday period to divert traffic from the busy Ketapang–Gilimanuk crossing. The plan includes 13 ferries, capacity for up to 500 vehicles at each port, and a proposal to make fares free to encourage motorists to use the alternative routes.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:14 WIB
Anti-Islam Texas Governor Ousted in US Midterm Elections
Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated three-term Republican Governor Greg Abbott, ending the party’s three-decade hold on the Texas governorship, according to US media projections. Her victory, alongside other Democratic gains, was attributed in part to strong Latino turnout driven by concerns about living costs, public schools and immigration enforcement.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:13 WIB
Analyst: Strengthening chilli distribution supports purchasing power and protects farmers
CORE Indonesia researcher Eliza Mardian says faster distribution from surplus areas, better price monitoring and broader market interventions are needed to keep chillies affordable while safeguarding farmers’ incomes. Red chillies and bird’s eye chillies were major contributors to October 2026 inflation, with retail prices well above government reference ceilings; she also called for stronger farmer cooperatives, processing and storage to curb price swings.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:11 WIB
Singapore and Indonesia strengthen cooperation to tackle forest and land fires
Singapore and Indonesia have agreed to establish a joint task force to improve information-sharing and coordination on preventing fires and addressing transboundary haze. Singapore is also proposing stronger enforcement powers under its haze pollution law, while acknowledging that lasting solutions require regional cooperation and action on the causes of fires.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 21:10 WIB
Jakarta Bappeda Chief Atika Nur Rahmania Dies
Atika Nur Rahmania, head of Jakarta’s Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda), died on Wednesday evening, prompting condolences from the provincial government. Jakarta Regional Secretary Uus Kuswanto said she had continued working that afternoon and had given guidance to newly appointed Bappeda civil servants.
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