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Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:25 WIB
Investors Jostle for Indonesian Government Bonds as State Raises Rp35 Trillion
Investors submitted Rp79.71 trillion in bids at Indonesia’s auction of nine rupiah-denominated government securities, well above the Rp30 trillion indicative target. The government accepted Rp35 trillion, with the highest weighted average yields awarded on medium- to long-dated bonds; proceeds will help fund the 2026 state budget.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:24 WIB
Jakarta Food and Drug Agency Urges Thousand Islands Residents to Improve Food Safety
Jakarta’s Food and Drug Monitoring Centre is using online education sessions to improve residents’ knowledge of safe medicines and food, while promoting early stunting prevention across the Thousand Islands. The programme covered safe product checks, nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood, and hygienic food handling, with participants encouraged to share the guidance in their communities.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:23 WIB
Yusril Says There Is No Further Legal Recourse over Gibran’s Diploma
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra says final rulings by Indonesia’s Constitutional Court and Supreme Court leave no further legal avenue in the dispute over Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high-school diploma equivalency certificate. Gibran, however, says he intends to pursue the matter through the State Administrative Court (PTUN) and coordinate with the education ministry on a possible judicial review.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:23 WIB
Why Have Three Senior PSI Figures in Government Quit the Party? PPI Director’s Analysis
Three PSI figures serving in President Prabowo Subianto’s government—Giring Ganesha, Raja Juli Antoni and Isyana Bagoes Oka—announced their departure from the party on the same day. Political analyst Adi Prayitno suggests the resignations may reflect a calculation to distance themselves from the politically embattled ‘Solo group’ associated with former president Joko Widodo and align more closely with Prabowo, although the figures themselves gave what he described as conventional reasons.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:20 WIB
Gibran Seeks to Resign as Vice-President, Declares Wealth of Rp27.9 Trillion
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has reportedly told President Prabowo Subianto that he intends to resign, potentially leaving office before his term ends in October 2029. His 2025 asset declaration records wealth of Rp27.92 billion, chiefly in land and buildings, with no reported debts.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:17 WIB
Yogyakarta on Edge as Unidentified Crowd Clashes Return to Malioboro and Attack DIY Regional Council
An unidentified group attacked the Yogyakarta Regional Council building in Malioboro on Tuesday night, throwing firecrackers and stones, forcing entry into the grounds and setting objects alight. Police deployed riot units, water cannon and tear gas to push the crowd north; it had been driven out of Malioboro by early morning, though the area was not yet fully calm.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:15 WIB
Foreign Media Report Gibran Wants to Resign as Indonesia’s Vice-President
Reuters and the Associated Press reported that Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka told President Prabowo Subianto he intended to resign, although it remains unclear whether Prabowo accepted the offer. The reports come amid mounting political and legal scrutiny of Gibran’s eligibility, education records and the circumstances surrounding his 2024 vice-presidential candidacy.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:12 WIB
Police Arrest Two People Suspected of Carrying Molotov Cocktail at Surabaya Protest
East Java police arrested two Surabaya residents suspected of bringing a ready-made Molotov cocktail to a large demonstration in the city, saying preliminary findings indicated they intended to provoke unrest. The protest, attended by nearly 3,000 students and civil-society members, raised demands on forest-fire response, living costs, civil liberties and the review of government programmes; it ended peacefully after disrupting traffic for several hours.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:11 WIB
Student Demonstration in Surabaya Ends Peacefully
Nearly 3,000 students and civil society members demonstrated in Surabaya, calling for national disaster status for forest and land fires, lower food prices and stronger civilian supremacy. The rally ended peacefully after disrupting traffic for several hours, while police said they arrested two men allegedly carrying a ready-to-use Molotov cocktail intended to provoke unrest.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:10 WIB
Used Avanza and Xenia Lose Ground as Indonesians Flock to These Cars
The arrival of Chinese brands and electric vehicles is reshaping Indonesia’s used-car market, leaving dealers in major cities with surplus stock as owners trade older cars for new models. Demand is shifting towards more fuel-efficient hybrids and newer vehicles, while the most sought-after price range has risen to around Rp300 million.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:09 WIB
Yesterday’s Crime News: Drug Abuse Case and Mobile Phone Theft
Police in Jakarta seized 5.94 grams of crystal methamphetamine in an operation in Cengkareng and are investigating the theft of a shop employee’s mobile phone at a shopping centre in Kelapa Gading. The incidents were among the crime and security reports recorded within the Jakarta Metropolitan Police’s jurisdiction on Tuesday, 10 November.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:06 WIB
BMKG Forecasts Rain in Greater Jakarta for the Next Few Days
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts locally occurring light to moderate rain across Jakarta and parts of Greater Jakarta over the coming days, particularly from afternoon to evening. It warns that some downpours may bring lightning and strong winds as the region transitions towards the rainy season, and urges residents to monitor forecasts and prepare for locally extreme weather.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:05 WIB
Government Communications Chief: Prabowo Could Not Have Advised Gibran to Fight the Case at the Administrative Court
Government Communications Agency chief Syahganda Nainggolan disputes Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming’s account that President Prabowo advised him to challenge the dispute over his secondary-school certificate at the State Administrative Court. Syahganda says Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra’s view—that the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court rulings are final and leave no further legal avenues—represents the President’s position.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:05 WIB
B-Plate Cars Flooding Used-Car Dealerships Outside Jakarta
An oversupply of used cars in Jakarta, as buyers shift towards new vehicles, is driving more B-registered cars into regional markets. The influx is increasing buyer choice and price competition outside the capital, while creating more business for vehicle transport firms.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:00 WIB
Looking for an Islamic Primary School in Bangli? MIS Al-Hidayah Could Be an Option
MIS Al-Hidayah in Bangli, Bali, is a private Islamic primary school established in 2013 and accredited B, with about 90 pupils. The school combines religious and general education and uses competitions and interactive lessons to help develop pupils’ confidence and abilities.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:00 WIB
Demonstrators’ Tents Surround Italian Capital in Protest Against Rising Costs
Protesters camped at Rome’s Spanish Steps to oppose the rising cost of living, inflation and high housing costs, while also calling for lower military spending and greater investment in social services. The demonstration forms part of a wider wave of protests across Europe since October, reflecting mounting pressure on lower-income households.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:00 WIB
Five Suspects in Fatal Cirebon Assault Arrested After Nearly Six Weeks on the Run
Police in Cirebon have arrested five of six suspects accused of fatally attacking a 22-year-old man in Wanakaya, while the sixth remains at large. Investigators say the group chased the victim and his friend before assaulting him with punches, kicks and a sickle; the victim later died in hospital.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 06:00 WIB
Jakarta Governor’s Regulation on Groundwater-Free Zones Ineffective; Provincial Government Prepares Revision
Jakarta is revising its 2021 regulation restricting groundwater use, replacing fixed groundwater-free zones with a phased approach tied to the expansion of piped water services. Officials and lawmakers say the rules must be matched by reliable water access, while critics argue implementation has made little progress despite the contribution of excessive groundwater extraction to land subsidence.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 05:59 WIB
State Secretary Denies Prabowo Rejected Gibran’s Intention to Resign
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi says President Prabowo Subianto did not reject Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s stated intention to resign, but offered him advice. Gibran also asked for time to establish the validity of his education documents through proceedings at the State Administrative Court, amid related cases at the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 05:59 WIB
Yesterday in Jakarta: South Jakarta landslide and IKJ theatrical performance outside Parliament
Five homes sheltering 45 people were affected by a landslide in Bangka, South Jakarta, prompting the city government to deploy heavy equipment to clear the road. Other developments included expanded Commuter Line operations, free internet access for residents of Untung Jawa Island and a theatrical performance by Jakarta Institute of the Arts students during a demonstration outside Parliament.
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