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Cimory Women’s Empowerment Programme Involves 10,000 Housewives

Cimory says its Miss Cimory programme has engaged more than 10,000 housewives across 17 provinces, combining product sales with opportunities to earn supplementary household income. Launched in 2013, the initiative aims to strengthen women’s economic independence and support family welfare, while also contributing to the government’s goal of building self-reliant communities.

Police Chief, Accompanied by Dasco, Inspects Yogyakarta Regional Council After Violent Protest

National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto visited the Yogyakarta Regional Council building after a protest in central Yogyakarta turned violent, accompanied by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad. Police said 94 people had been detained and seized suspected Molotov cocktails, fireworks and other items, while investigators examine their alleged roles and whether the demonstration was intended to be peaceful.

Police Chief Suyudi Reveals Covert Operation in the Philippines; Dozens of Scammers Arrested and Set to Return to Indonesia

National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto says dozens of Indonesians suspected of online scams have been arrested in the Philippines and are being processed for repatriation. He also outlined a wider crackdown on crime, including narcotics, online gambling, smuggling and street offences, reporting that 10.5 tonnes of drugs had been seized during his tenure as police chief and head of the National Narcotics Agency.

Car Involved in Hit-and-Run Strikes Several People in Sleman; Driver Suspected of Being Drunk

Police in Sleman have detained a driver suspected of carrying out a hit-and-run that reportedly caused several casualties after beginning at the Demak Ijo intersection. Investigators say the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol, but the allegation is still being examined.

Authorities Test 150 Gold Miners in Aceh Jaya for Malaria

Aceh health officials have screened 150 gold miners in Krueng Sabee after an increase in cases of zoonotic malaria caused by Plasmodium knowlesi. The three-day operation also investigates possible sources and transmission risks, with findings expected to guide control measures and help preserve Aceh Jaya’s malaria-elimination status.

SIM Mobile Service in Bangli and Klungkung: Today’s Schedule, 11 November 2026

Mobile driving licence renewal services will operate in Bangli, Klungkung, Karangasem and Badung on 11 November, offering renewals for active Class A and Class C licences. The article lists service locations, opening times, fees and required documents, and warns that expired licences cannot be renewed through the mobile service.

Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Abuse of Seven Students by South Jakarta Islamic Boarding School Head

Police are investigating allegations that an Islamic boarding school leader in Petukangan Utara, South Jakarta, sexually abused seven students, with the alleged conduct reportedly dating back to 2025. The case was reported on 8 November 2026 and remains at the preliminary inquiry stage, with investigators collecting evidence and coordinating with child and women’s protection agencies.

Environment Minister launches CarbonNex at COP31 as a carbon co-operation platform

Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat has launched CarbonNex at COP31 to connect Indonesian carbon-project developers with buyers, investors, financial institutions and development partners. The initiative aims to advance practical partnerships while ensuring carbon co-operation aligns with Indonesia’s climate commitments and development priorities, with transparent and credible mitigation efforts.

Environment Minister Begins Dialogue with Several Countries at COP31

Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat has begun bilateral discussions with Australia, Sweden and Pacific island nations, including Palau, on the second day of the UN climate conference in Antalya. The talks are exploring future cooperation to help island countries mitigate climate impacts, particularly rising sea levels driven by increasing carbon emissions.

Two Oil Tankers Catch Fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says two oil tankers caught fire after allegedly using unauthorised routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but it did not identify the vessels. Separate reports of attacks on ships near the UAE and Oman have not been confirmed as involving the tankers cited by Tehran, amid heightened restrictions and military activity around the strategic shipping lane.

Government Steps In to Discuss Aceh Flag Issue, Minister Tito Urges Public to Remain Calm

The central government has not yet decided how to resolve the dispute over Aceh’s regional flag and emblem, and is discussing the matter across several ministries. Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has urged the public to stay calm while officials seek a solution that complies with the law.

Guerrilla fighter Lt Col Sroedji awarded national hero status

President Prabowo Subianto has posthumously named Lt Col Mochamad Sroedji a national hero, alongside 18 other figures, under a decree signed on 10 November 2026. Sroedji led the Damarwulan III Brigade during the Indonesian struggle for independence, including a 500-kilometre guerrilla march, and his daughter said the honour should remind younger generations of the sacrifices behind independence and the importance of national unity.

Police Investigate Alleged Group Bullying of Primary School Pupil by Junior High School Students in Batam, Video Posted on Instagram

Barelang Police are investigating allegations that four junior high school students bullied a 14-year-old sixth-form pupil in Batam and posted a video of the violence on Instagram. The victim’s family says other pupils may also have been targeted and is calling for the perpetrators to face legal proceedings; police are questioning the victim, her mother and other relevant parties, including the school.

Young Man from Jambi Attacked by Crowd in Sleman After Repeatedly Revving Pajero

A 21-year-old driver from Jambi was reportedly chased and beaten by residents in Sleman after repeatedly revving his Mitsubishi Pajero in the Gejayan area. Police took him to hospital for treatment and impounded the vehicle; the incident also caused crowds and traffic congestion.

Syrian Forces Raid Village in Tartus, Rebel Leader Killed

Syrian authorities say an operation in the countryside of Tartus killed the leader of an armed group linked to the former government and wounded another member. The raid comes amid continuing tensions and concerns over sectarian violence against the Alawite community following Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow.

Social Affairs Minister: Nagan Raya People’s School Operating Very Well

Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf says the pilot People’s School in Nagan Raya, Aceh, is operating effectively, with more than 300 pupils already enrolled and capacity planned to exceed 1,000. The programme targets children from underprivileged families and those who have dropped out of school; the President’s goal is for every regency and city to have a permanent school building.

Hidayat Nur Wahid Resigns as MPR Deputy Speaker; PKS Names His Successor

PKS has appointed its Shura Council chairman, Mohamad Sohibul Iman, to replace Hidayat Nur Wahid as deputy speaker of Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR). Hidayat is taking on a new role as head of the House of Representatives’ Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency, where the party says he will strengthen parliamentary diplomacy, particularly with Islamic countries and in support of Palestinian independence.

Paser War Leader Sultan Ibrahim Chaliludin Named National Hero

President Prabowo Subianto has posthumously named Sultan Ibrahim Chaliludin, the last sultan of Paserbalengkong, a National Hero alongside 18 other figures. Chaliludin opposed Dutch colonial taxes and forced labour, led the 1915 Sarekat Islam uprising in Paser, and was sentenced to life in exile after his capture in 1918.

Supreme Court Uploads Full Ruling on Gibran’s High School Education Certificate

Indonesia’s Supreme Court has published its full ruling allowing Subhan’s cassation appeal and annulling the equivalency certificate for Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high school qualification. The Court found that the documents underpinning the certificate showed attendance but did not establish completion of an overseas qualification, and ordered the issuing education authority to revoke it.

Prayer Times in Bali Today, 11 November 2026

The Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Directorate General of Islamic Community Guidance has published prayer times for Bali’s regencies and city on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The article also provides the Arabic-transliterated intentions and meanings for the five daily prayers, along with guidance on wording for praying alone, as an imam or as a congregant.

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