Archive: 10 November 2026
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Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:22 WIB
Yusril says Supreme Court ruling on Gibran’s education equivalency certificate is final
Coordinating Minister for Legal Affairs Yusril Ihza Mahendra says the Supreme Court’s ruling ordering the withdrawal of Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s education equivalency certificate is final, with no further legal challenge available. The ruling applies retrospectively from August 2019, and the education ministry is expected to implement it after receiving the official copy.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:20 WIB
Government Offers Four Available Oil and Gas Blocks to Boost Investment and Upstream Exploration
Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has opened four oil and gas working areas, covering more than 33,000 square kilometres, to prospective investors. The Available status allows companies to propose a direct tender, with or without a joint study, as the government seeks to stimulate exploration, raise national production and add reserves.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:20 WIB
Gibran Seeks to Resign; Airlangga Says Indonesia’s Economy Remains Solid
Co-ordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia’s economic fundamentals and stock-market sentiment remained strong amid reports that Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka had offered to resign. The government is monitoring an official statement, while Gibran reportedly asked President Prabowo Subianto for time to establish the validity of documents in an administrative court process.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:20 WIB
Profile and Career of Ali Sadikin, Marine Corps General and Former Jakarta Governor Awarded National Hero Status
President Prabowo Subianto has awarded national hero status to former Jakarta governor and military officer Ali Sadikin, who also received an honorary four-star general rank. The article traces his naval career and highlights his role in shaping Jakarta’s urban development and reviving Betawi culture during his governorship.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:20 WIB
Chinese Man Sparks Stir by Spending Rp 2.1 Billion on Live Streaming
A Chinese fan, identified as Nian An, says he spent more than 800,000 yuan (about Rp 2.1 billion) on gifts for group live-streaming performers in just three months. The rapidly expanding tuanbo market is projected to reach 40 billion yuan this year, but the work offers uncertain earnings and intense pressure, with industry participants saying only one in 10 performers stays in the business long term.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:20 WIB
Profile of Ali Sastroamidjojo, Former Prime Minister Awarded National Hero Status in 2026
President Prabowo Subianto has awarded National Hero status to 19 figures in 2026, including Ali Sastroamidjojo, a prominent statesman from Central Java. The article traces his education, nationalist activism, diplomatic work and senior government roles, including two terms as prime minister.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:19 WIB
Rupiah Strengthens on Reports of US Delay to Military Strike on Iran
The rupiah strengthened by 0.13 per cent to Rp18,062 per US dollar at Tuesday’s close, as reports that Donald Trump would temporarily delay a new military strike on Iran eased concerns about prolonged disruption to Middle Eastern supply. Markets were also watching US inflation data, while weaker Indonesian retail sales pointed to a loss of momentum in household consumption.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:18 WIB
Bulog Medan distributes 18,906 tonnes of SPHP rice to safeguard food supplies
Bulog’s Medan branch has distributed 18,906 tonnes of rice under the government’s Food Supply and Price Stabilisation programme, with its 19,300-tonne target expected to be met. The agency says stocks are sufficient through year-end, while monitoring sales to ensure rice reaches consumers at or below the government’s retail price ceiling of Rp13,100 per kilogram.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:18 WIB
Trump Says There Is Positive Momentum to End War as Iran Makes Demand
Donald Trump says there is positive momentum towards ending the war with Iran and that further US military action appears unnecessary, while warning that US forces remain ready to strike. Tehran has urged Washington to accept its conditions, including ending hostilities across all fronts and lifting sanctions, in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:17 WIB
Giti Tire sets Guinness World Record with 503.17 km/h run
Giti Tire says its bespoke GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro tyres helped the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme reach 503.17 km/h in Abu Dhabi, setting a Guinness World Records title for the highest speed achieved by electric-vehicle tyres. The company presents the record as evidence of its engineering and research capabilities, developed through collaboration with YANGWANG and driver Marc Basseng.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:17 WIB
Local PPPK Salaries Could Match Central Government Rates; Mataram Awaits Technical Guidance
Mataram City is awaiting central government technical rules on plans to make part-time PPPK employees full-time from 1 January 2027, potentially shifting their salary costs to the national budget. The city says local allowances such as additional income payments would remain a regional expense, with implications for its budget.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:17 WIB
Prabowo Awards National Hero Titles to 19 Figures: The Full List
President Prabowo Subianto has posthumously awarded national hero titles to 19 figures at the State Palace in Jakarta, under a presidential decree read at the ceremony. The recipients include BNI founder R.M. Margono Djojohadikusumo and former national police chief Hoegeng Iman Santoso, alongside figures from across Indonesia.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:16 WIB
Developing AI in Aquaculture Is a Modern-Day Form of Struggle
Crustea founder Roikhanatun Nafi’ah says today’s generation can honour the country’s heroes by using technology to advance economic independence and food security. Her company applies AI, IoT and renewable energy to support fish farmers, including through an end-to-end aquaculture ecosystem and a digitalisation programme serving 100 farmers in Banjarnegara.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:16 WIB
National Energy Council: Presidential Regulation 107/2026 Strengthens Diversification of Energy Sources
The National Energy Council has welcomed Presidential Regulation No. 107/2026, which shifts procurement of crude oil, fuel and LPG towards government-to-government and government-to-business arrangements. The change is intended to diversify import sources and improve supply reliability amid geopolitical uncertainty, as Indonesia’s oil and gas imports and trade deficit rose sharply in January–September 2026.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:15 WIB
Heavy Rain Triggers Landslide in South Jakarta’s Kemang, Affecting Eight Households
A landslide in Bangka, South Jakarta, following heavy rain affected five homes and a padel court wall, with eight households (45 people) recorded as affected. The area experienced a similar landslide on 29 October; officials are assessing damage and urging residents in vulnerable areas to watch for signs of ground movement.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:15 WIB
Cuba condemns Israel for blocking aid to flood-hit Gaza
Cuba’s foreign minister has condemned Israel’s restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza, where heavy rain and cold weather have damaged thousands of displaced families’ shelters. The UN says more than 150,000 tents are ready for distribution, but delivery requires Israeli approval as humanitarian agencies also seek to bring in water pumps and heavy machinery.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:15 WIB
Adaro Group (ADRO-AADI) Sees Rp66 Trillion in Block Trades on Negotiated Market
Block trades in Adaro Group companies ADRO and AADI totalled about Rp66.81 trillion on the Indonesia Stock Exchange’s negotiated market. ADRO disclosed that its former major shareholder, PT Adaro Strategic Investments, transferred its entire 48.76% stake to four entities, while the company said the transfer would not change control or affect its operations or financial position.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:15 WIB
Supreme Court Ruling Revealed: No Evidence of Gibran’s High-School Diploma
Indonesia’s Supreme Court has annulled the equivalency certificate used to establish Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high-school education for his 2024 election candidacy, saying the documents on record did not prove he had completed an equivalent level of schooling. The court cited a Constitutional Court ruling that likewise found no such evidence and said the Administrative Court could intervene to remedy a serious, structured and systematic administrative violation.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:15 WIB
Video: Bank Aladin Expands Through Partnerships with Convenience Stores and Religious Organisations
Bank Aladin Syariah is expanding its digital transaction ecosystem through online and offline channels, while building digital, commercial and social partnerships, including with Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah. Its president director also points to infrastructure, cybersecurity, customer-data protection and regulatory support as continuing challenges for Islamic banking in Indonesia.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:14 WIB
Dexa Boosts Natural Medicine Development to Spur the Pharmaceutical Industry
Dexa Group is developing Inlacin, a natural medicine based on cinnamon and banaba, using modern bioscience, production standardisation and clinical validation. The initiative aims to strengthen Indonesia’s pharmaceutical innovation and competitiveness, as the chemical, pharmaceutical and textile industries recorded a trade surplus in the first seven months of 2026.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:14 WIB
Video: Perbanas Reveals State of Bank Business and Lending: Is Further Expansion Possible?
Perbanas says bank lending growth reached 13.2% in September 2026, exceeding the business-plan targets set by state-owned, private and foreign banks, although growth is slowing. It also warns that funding growth of 8.22% and a loan-at-risk ratio of 8.5% pose liquidity and asset-quality concerns, while policy improvements are needed to support real-sector expansion and credit demand.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:13 WIB
NasDem Awaits Surya Paloh’s Guidance on Gibran’s Intention to Resign
NasDem treasurer Ahmad Sahroni said the party is awaiting leader Surya Paloh’s guidance before taking a position on Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s reported intention to resign. He stressed that any resignation by a senior state official must follow constitutional procedures, after State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said Gibran had raised the matter with President Prabowo Subianto.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:13 WIB
Cilacap Regent Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Corruption
Cilacap’s inactive regent, Syamsul Auliya Rachman, has been sentenced to five years in prison for ordering the collection of Rp568 million from local government agency heads for holiday allowances for the regional leadership coordination forum. The sentence is below prosecutors’ seven-year demand and also includes a Rp250 million fine and a two-year ban on standing for public office; the district secretary received a separate four-year sentence.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:12 WIB
Prabowo’s Message to Vice-President Gibran After He Said He Might Resign
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi says Gibran Rakabuming Raka told President Prabowo Subianto he intended to resign as vice-president amid developments related to rulings by the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court. Prabowo reportedly advised him that he could resign if those rulings were considered definitive, while Gibran asked for time to challenge the validity of his documents through the State Administrative Court.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:12 WIB
To Sustain Performance, Bank BJB Reveals Four Pillars of Long-Term Transformation
Bank BJB Finance Director Hana Dartiwan outlined four strategic pillars aimed at sustaining the lender’s performance: growing low-cost deposits, strengthening its role as a transactional bank, expanding credit prudently and reinforcing risk management and compliance. The strategy includes targeted payroll services, digital and fee-based income growth, selective lending and tighter credit processes, supporting the bank’s business growth over the next five years.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:12 WIB
Prabowo Chats with Great-Grandson of General Hoegeng, Then Calls Police Chief Over
President Prabowo Subianto shared a light-hearted exchange with the young great-grandson of newly honoured national hero General Hoegeng Iman Santoso during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace. He then called National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto over to join the conversation, as 19 figures were awarded national hero status.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:12 WIB
Hashim Outlines Financing Scheme for Conservation in 13 Priority National Parks at COP31
Hashim Djojohadikusumo said Indonesia is developing innovative, long-term financing for biodiversity protection, including biodiversity credits that could attract private investment. A presidential task force will prepare funding plans covering 13 priority national parks and two iconic-species conservation landscapes, alongside measures to strengthen governance and integrate natural capital into economic decision-making.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:11 WIB
Women’s Contributions Celebrated as Three Win DPD RI Awards 2026, Says Minister
Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Arifatul Choiri Fauzi praised the DPD RI Awards 2026 for recognising local figures whose work benefits communities. She highlighted that women won three of the four categories, describing them as drivers of development, and said the winners’ efforts could inspire others to serve Indonesia.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:10 WIB
Gibran Submits Resignation: Indonesia’s Longest- and Shortest-Serving Vice-Presidents
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has reportedly told President Prabowo Subianto he intends to resign, potentially ending his term well before its scheduled conclusion in October 2029. The article reviews the shortest and longest vice-presidential tenures in Indonesia’s history, including B. J. Habibie’s 71 days and Mohammad Hatta’s more than 11 years.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:10 WIB
Indonesia prepares AI testing ecosystem to ensure healthcare safety
Indonesia’s Ministry of Health is developing an AI testing ecosystem under its Health Sandbox programme to reduce risks, protect patients and support medical professionals as AI use in healthcare expands. Since 2023, 60 health technology innovations have been tested and 39 have passed evaluation; the programme now operates through three sandbox schemes, with support from a UK-Indonesia partnership.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:10 WIB
Tempo Scan Wins BAZNAS Award for Its Sustainable Social Contribution
Tempo Scan Group has received the Best Corporate Muzaki award at the Grand BAZNAS Awards 2026, recognising its support for humanitarian efforts and community welfare. Its social programmes include medical care and nutrition for children, pandemic assistance, disaster relief and clean-water provision, with the company saying it intends to continue these efforts as it marks 73 years in Indonesia.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:10 WIB
Hoegeng: The Legendary National Police Chief Known for His Honesty, Honoured as a National Hero by Prabowo Subianto
Former National Police chief Hoegeng Imam Santoso is among 19 figures set to receive Indonesia’s National Hero title from President Prabowo Subianto on Heroes’ Day, 10 November 2026. The government says the award followed a staged nomination and assessment process, recognising Hoegeng’s service and enduring example, particularly for the police force.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:09 WIB
PKS Politician: Dozens of MPs Sign Motion to State an Opinion
PKS politician Yanuar Arif Wibowo says dozens of MPs have signed a motion to state an opinion seeking the removal of Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. He says PKS members alone account for 12 signatures, while the motion’s fate is being reviewed by the House leadership.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:08 WIB
National Police Chief Says Anti-Drug Drive Has Seized 10.5 Tonnes
National Police Chief and BNN head Suyudi Ario Seto says joint operations have seized nearly 10.5 tonnes of narcotics in his first three months in office, including large-scale clandestine laboratories uncovered in Medan and Aceh. He says the authorities are also targeting cannabis fields, illegal vapes containing dangerous substances, prison-based distribution networks and smuggling routes, with the seized drugs to be destroyed in the coming weeks.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:07 WIB
Full Supreme Court Ruling Cancels Gibran’s High School Equivalency Certificate
The Supreme Court has granted H.M. Subhan’s cassation appeal and annulled the 2019 certificate equating Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s overseas education with Indonesian senior secondary schooling. The Court said the underlying attendance and academic records did not prove that Gibran had completed a qualifying course, and ordered the Education Ministry’s director-general to revoke the certificate.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:07 WIB
Paradise under pressure: Can the Philippines’ Siargao sustain its tourism boom?
Siargao’s visitor numbers have surged, creating jobs and business opportunities but also driving up rents and living costs, straining waste systems and fuelling tensions over land, tourist behaviour and who benefits from growth. Residents and local authorities are pursuing measures including social housing, support for local producers, improved waste management and a visitor code of conduct, but say sustainable tourism will require stronger community participation and national-government support.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:07 WIB
Siargao’s tourism boom: Are local Filipinos being priced out of paradise?
Siargao’s rapid tourism growth has created jobs and business opportunities, but rising rents and living costs, mounting waste, and incidents involving tourists are putting pressure on local communities. Residents and officials are pursuing measures including socialised housing, stronger waste management and tourist regulation, while advocates warn that without a fairer distribution of tourism’s benefits, indigenous and other local residents risk displacement.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:06 WIB
BMKG: Ensure Buildings and Billboards Can Withstand Extreme Weather
BMKG’s Yogyakarta climatology station has urged local authorities, institutions and residents to take precautions during the seasonal transition, including clearing drains, pruning vulnerable tree branches and checking the stability of buildings and billboards. The warning comes as the region prepares for the peak of the rainy season, with rainfall in Yogyakarta Province forecast at low to moderate levels in mid-November and moderate levels in early December 2026.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:06 WIB
West Java Provincial Government Allocates Rp230 Billion for Majalengka Infrastructure
West Java has allocated Rp230 billion for infrastructure development and maintenance in Majalengka, with the funding intended to keep provincial roads in serviceable condition. Governor Dedi Mulyadi stressed that responsibility for repairing damaged roads depends on which level of government manages them, and said eight workers had also been hired to maintain road cleanliness.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:06 WIB
Vice-President Gibran Says He Intends to Resign: What Happens Next Under the Rules?
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has told President Prabowo Subianto that he intends to resign, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his educational equivalency certificate. Constitutional law experts say resignation would not require impeachment: if accepted, the vacancy would trigger an MPR vote within 60 days, choosing between two candidates nominated by the President.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:05 WIB
Frans Seda, National Hero from Eastern Indonesia
President Prabowo Subianto has named Frans Seda, a prominent economist and former government minister from Flores, a National Hero. Seda held several ministerial posts, including finance minister during a period of severe inflation, and helped introduce balanced budgeting to stabilise state finances.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:05 WIB
Chinese Nationals Caught Stealing from Donation Box, Jailed for 14 Months
Two Chinese nationals have each been sentenced to 14 months in prison in Singapore after admitting to breaking into a temple and stealing about US$300 from a donation box using a homemade fishing device. They were later arrested at Changi Airport when they returned to Singapore, where they were allegedly planning further thefts.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:05 WIB
Palace respects Parliament’s push to investigate Vice-President’s diploma
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the administration respects the House of Representatives’ authority to pursue constitutional procedures as lawmakers consider an inquiry into the Vice-President’s diploma controversy. Political factions, including PKB and PDI-P, have backed exploring parliamentary mechanisms, with supporters framing the move as a test of the rule of law.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:03 WIB
Profiles of the 19 Figures Awarded National Hero Titles in 2026
President Prabowo Subianto awarded National Hero titles to 19 figures at the State Palace in Jakarta on 10 November 2026. The honourees include former national police chief Hoegeng Iman Santoso, statesman Ali Sastroamidjojo, military leaders, religious figures and independence-era activists whose contributions spanned public service, resistance to colonial rule and institution-building.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:01 WIB
African Products Shine at 9th CIIE in Shanghai
African goods attracted attention at the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai, as exhibitors expanded their presence. China’s zero-tariff policy for imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations is creating new opportunities and making more African products accessible to Chinese consumers.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:00 WIB
2026 China International Intelligent Communication Forum held in Wuxi
The forum in Wuxi featured the release of a Chinese Academy of Social Sciences report on cities’ international intelligent communication capabilities, alongside cultural-industry agreements and the launch of the Wuxi Initiative. Participants discussed AI and media transformation, technological and industrial development, and international cooperation, while a series of related forums and cultural events explored digital communication.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:00 WIB
This Country Went Four Years Without a Vice-President, with the President Serving Alone Until the End of His Term
The United States went nearly four years without a vice-president after Harry S. Truman assumed the presidency following Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death in 1945. The vacancy, which lasted until Truman’s inauguration with Alben W. Barkley in January 1949, helped underscore the need for a constitutional mechanism to fill the office, later provided by the 25th Amendment.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:00 WIB
Profile and Career of R.M. Margono Djojohadikusumo, Now Named a National Hero
President Prabowo Subianto has awarded the 2026 National Hero title to 19 figures, including his grandfather, R.M. Margono Djojohadikusumo. Margono held roles in government and the BPUPKI, chaired the first Provisional Supreme Advisory Council, and proposed the establishment of a central or circulation bank after independence.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 17:00 WIB
Part-Time PPPK Status Changes Must Be Matched by Greater Welfare Certainty
A PDI-P lawmaker says the planned conversion of part-time government contract employees (PPPK) to full-time status must bring reliable pay, social security and workplace protection, not merely an administrative change. The government plans to begin the conversions on 1 January 2027, while the lawmaker has called for transparent data checks, a clear timetable and adequate central and local budgets.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:59 WIB
Safe in Bali Villa Suspected of Being Burgled as US$800 Belonging to Russian National Goes Missing
US$800 belonging to a 32-year-old Russian national reportedly disappeared from a villa safe in North Kuta, Badung, Bali. Police found no signs of forced entry and are investigating how the money went missing.