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Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:25 WIB
Survey: Meutya Hafid Among the Top 10 Best-Performing Ministers
Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid ranked tenth in a public-opinion survey of the best-performing ministers, with 5.9 per cent selecting her. She was also the highest-rated female minister and ranked second in public satisfaction among officials in the politics and security cluster, although the survey’s director noted that performance assessments are shaped by ministerial visibility and communications.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:25 WIB
Former Indonesian military chief Widodo Adi Sutjipto dies
Widodo Adi Sutjipto, the first Indonesian military commander-in-chief from the Navy, has died. He will be buried with a military funeral at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in Jakarta; he previously served as coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:22 WIB
Bina Adwil Director-General: Aceh’s Special Autonomy Fund Must Strengthen Fiscal Independence
Safrizal Zakaria Ali says the continuation of Aceh’s Special Autonomy Fund beyond 2027 should build the province’s capacity to finance its own future and deliver measurable development outcomes. He called for reforms to regulation, planning and coordination, transparency and accountability, with success judged by stronger local economic capacity and revenue rather than budget absorption alone.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:22 WIB
Motorbike Gang Causes Chaos in Makassar; Residents Fight Back and Burn Vehicle
Residents in Makassar set fire to a motorbike allegedly belonging to a member of a gang that had attacked a residential area and caused a disturbance. Police said they secured the scene after the gang fled, leaving the Yamaha Aerox behind.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:21 WIB
Jakarta Provincial Government Seeks Temporary Site for Taman Puring Traders During Revitalisation
Jakarta is seeking a temporary trading location for vendors at Taman Puring while the park is redeveloped as the city’s first disability-friendly green open space. Governor Pramono Anung says the project will also include an inclusive microlibrary, while the government aims to protect traders’ livelihoods during the works.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:20 WIB
Indonesia Cuts Gas Supplies; Singapore’s Prime Minister Says Importers Will Take Action
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said gas importers would take necessary steps to protect their contractual rights after Indonesia announced a 31-billion-BTU-per-day reduction in gas exports from 24 October. The move, which affects pipeline supplies from Natuna and Sumatra, reflects Indonesia’s focus on domestic energy needs; Singapore says it has diversified supply through LNG terminals and is also examining nuclear power as a longer-term option.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:20 WIB
Company Fined Rp2.6 Billion for Firing Employee Who Observed the Sabbath
Apple has agreed to pay US$150,000 (about Rp2.6 billion) to settle a religious-discrimination lawsuit brought after a long-serving employee was dismissed. The settlement also requires the company to provide religious-discrimination prevention training, although Apple has not admitted wrongdoing.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:19 WIB
Vivo S70 Said to Feature 64MP Periscope Camera and Teleconverter
Rumoured specifications for Vivo’s S70 include a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera compatible with a teleconverter, potentially giving the handset stronger long-range zoom capabilities. The phone is also tipped to have a 6.59-inch AMOLED display and possibly a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, with a November 2026 launch expected, although Vivo has not confirmed any details.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:18 WIB
Energy Ministry launches Energy Guard programme for 3,679 fuel stations
The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has launched the 2026 Energy Guard programme to strengthen monitoring of subsidised and assignment fuel distribution at 3,679 petrol stations nationwide. The initiative, run with BPH Migas and PEM Akamigas, will recruit young graduates as field monitors; the ministry also presented its 2026 Subroto Energy Awards to organisations and individuals in the energy and mining sectors.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:17 WIB
Pertamina Increases Fuel Supplies and Petrol Station Operating Hours
Pertamina says it is increasing fuel supplies, extending petrol station operating hours in certain circumstances and adding services to improve distribution reliability nationwide. The measures include modular service points and refuelling vehicles directly at stations, as the state-owned company seeks to ensure adequate stocks across regions.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:14 WIB
Maruli Inspects Progress on Two Bridge Projects in Amfoang Barat Daya
BNPPDT chief Maruli Simanjuntak inspected work on the Termanu and Kapsali bridges in Kupang Regency, following President Prabowo Subianto’s instruction to restore connectivity and improve local mobility. The government hopes the bridges will be completed by the end of 2026 and is also seeking to support residents’ basic needs, including access to clean water.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:13 WIB
Bali Police Chief: Drugs Are a Common Enemy and Cannot Be Tackled by Police and the National Narcotics Agency Alone
Bali Police Chief Pasma Royce says the island’s status as a global tourist destination makes it vulnerable to illegal drug trafficking, and calls for residents, traditional village institutions, families and young people to help combat it. At a Gianyar forum, police and an MP also backed stronger coordination, community-based prevention and support for the National Narcotics Agency’s drug-free village programme.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:11 WIB
Police Arrest Suspected Subsidised Fuel Hoarder in Bangka Belitung
Police in West Bangka have arrested a 31-year-old man suspected of stockpiling 640 litres of subsidised diesel for resale. He faces charges under Indonesia’s Oil and Gas Law, as amended by the Job Creation Law, while police urge the public to report suspected misuse of subsidised fuel.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:10 WIB
Benyamin S Award Gives Jakarta Momentum to Develop Tourism Map and Integrated Data
Jakarta plans to publish a tourism map and consolidated public information on parks and waste management following the Benyamin S Award assessment of its urban villages. The initiative is intended to improve access to reliable, up-to-date information and strengthen community participation in managing local environments as part of the capital’s wider transformation into a global city.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:10 WIB
Wanita Syarikat Islam Urged to Strengthen Women’s Role in Public Policy-Making
Indonesian MP Ida Fauziyah has urged Wanita Syarikat Islam (WSI) to expand women’s participation in public decision-making through leadership development and policy proposals. Speaking at the launch of a book on the organisation’s history, she called for a political training school to prepare women for public and strategic roles, and for WSI to contribute substantive ideas beyond electoral politics.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:07 WIB
Furore Over Reports of Figures Meeting Singapore Ambassador; Gerindra Responds
Gerindra says it is investigating social media claims that Saiful Mujani and former deputy foreign minister Dino Patti Djalal met Singapore’s ambassador in Jakarta. The party says government criticism is legitimate in a democracy but should be constructive, while Dino has denied attending the alleged meeting, saying he was in Perth for a climate change conference.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:07 WIB
Herman Sends Off 3,000 Students for Thematic Community Service on Waste Management
West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman has sent off 3,000 Telkom University students to carry out thematic community service projects focused on waste management in several parts of Bandung Regency. The initiative aims to educate residents on reducing, reusing and recycling waste, amid a regional waste burden of 5,000 tonnes a day, of which only 30 per cent is currently managed.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:04 WIB
ASAR Humanity Fun Walk Voices Hope for Gaza’s Children
ASAR Humanity held a solidarity fun walk during the car-free day in Depok, West Java, inviting residents and community groups to show support for Palestinians, particularly children facing a difficult humanitarian situation. The event aimed to sustain public attention and send a message that Palestinians are not alone, with every act of solidarity helping foster hope for future generations.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:03 WIB
IPO Poll: PAN Scores 5.8%, Zulhas Strengthens His Position in National Politics
An Indonesia Political Opinion (IPO) survey puts support for the National Mandate Party (PAN) at 5.8% in a simulated parliamentary election, while party leader and Food Coordinating Minister Zulkifli Hasan is recognised by 46% of respondents in the relevant ministerial and senior-official category. The survey also finds that controlling staple-food prices is a priority for 28% of respondents, highlighting an issue through which PAN could seek to demonstrate its political relevance.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:02 WIB
Malaysia-linked Ketamine Seizure Protects Indonesian Youth, Dasco Says
Indonesian authorities seized 1.16 tonnes of ketamine aboard the Mongolian-flagged MT Global 168 near North Sumatra and arrested eight crew members. House Deputy Speaker Dasco said the Malaysia-linked vessel and cross-border operation underscored the threat drug trafficking poses to Indonesian youth; police estimated the seizure could have protected about 5.8 million people from ketamine abuse.
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