Archive: 10 November 2026
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Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:59 WIB
Expert: Good-Faith Third Parties Must Be Better Protected in Asset Forfeiture Bill
Legal expert Marjan Miharja says the Asset Forfeiture Bill does not adequately protect good-faith third parties or provide a comprehensive compensation mechanism for losses caused by asset freezes and seizures. The issue arises as Parliament plans to continue deliberations on the bill and other legislation from 10 November to 17 December 2026, while pledging to prioritise quality and meaningful public participation.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:59 WIB
Indonesia vows to continue capital market reforms ahead of MSCI review
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the Indonesia Stock Exchange say they will continue reforms to improve capital-market governance ahead of MSCI’s November 2026 index review. Officials say the measures aim to prevent stock manipulation and urge investors to judge the market on economic fundamentals and listed companies’ growth in revenue and profits.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:59 WIB
Ali Sadikin, the ‘General of Jakarta’ Named a National Hero
Former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin is among 19 figures awarded Indonesia’s National Hero title on Heroes’ Day. The recognition honours his public service and decade-long leadership of the capital, marked by major urban development and cultural initiatives, as well as controversial policies on nightlife and gambling.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:58 WIB
MAKI Names Another KPK Employee Suspected of Leaking ATR/BPN Case Documents
MAKI coordinator Boyamin Saiman has named a third KPK employee, identified as AS, who is suspected of leaking documents related to a bribery investigation involving Indonesia’s ATR/BPN ministry. The three employees have been reported to the KPK Supervisory Board, which is expected to begin questioning witnesses next week, while the KPK says both its internal inquiry and the underlying corruption investigation are continuing.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:58 WIB
Gibran Tells Prabowo He Intends to Resign as Vice-President
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has told President Prabowo Subianto he intends to resign amid developments related to decisions by the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court. Prabowo has not approved the resignation, but neither has he rejected it; Gibran also asked for time to prove the validity of his education documents through administrative court proceedings.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:58 WIB
West Java Provincial Government Adds 1,185 Street Lights in East Priangan in 2026
West Java has installed 1,185 public street lights in Garut, Tasikmalaya and Ciamis during 2026, with a reported budget of Rp48.3 billion. The provincial government says the additions respond to residents’ concerns and are intended to improve road safety and comfort, including for visitors to the region’s tourist destinations.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:57 WIB
Reported to Have Expressed Intention to Resign, Gibran Joins President at National Hero Awards Ceremony
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka attended the National Hero Awards ceremony alongside President Prabowo Subianto, after reportedly telling the president he intended to resign. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the two had met for about two and a half hours that morning, during which Gibran raised the possibility of stepping down amid current political developments.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:57 WIB
Profile of Sultan Muhammad Ali, Founder of Pekanbaru Named a National Hero
President Prabowo Subianto has posthumously named Sultan Muhammad Ali Abdul Jalil Muazzam Syah one of Indonesia’s 19 National Heroes for 2026. The fifth Sultan of Siak is remembered for resisting Dutch colonial power and developing Senapelan into a trading centre that became the foundation of Pekanbaru.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
Supreme Court’s Full Ruling on Cancellation of Gibran’s High School Equivalency Certificate
Indonesia’s Supreme Court has published the full text of its ruling cancelling the education equivalency certificate issued to Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. The court cited a Constitutional Court ruling that said evidence of a high-school diploma or equivalent qualification had not been established during proceedings; the Education Minister said his ministry had not yet begun further legal action.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
Well Done! Semarang Primary School Teachers Pool Funds to Buy Minibus to Take Pupils Home
Teachers at SD Negeri 1 Bener in Semarang Regency have pooled funds to buy a second-hand minibus after seeing that some parents struggled to collect their children safely. The school borrowed Rp25 million from a cooperative, using Rp20 million to purchase and service the vehicle and keeping the remaining Rp5 million as a reserve.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
National Energy Council Optimistic Renewable Energy Target of 23% Can Be Met by 2030
A National Energy Council member says Indonesia can achieve its 19–23% renewable energy mix target for 2030 through faster clean-energy development and cooperation across sectors. Renewable energy accounted for 17.3% of the national mix in the first half of 2026, while the 2025–2034 electricity plan calls for 42,569 MW of new renewable capacity and 10,256 MW of energy storage.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
Indonesia and Japan strengthen cooperation on forest-based carbon projects
Indonesia and Japan are exploring cooperation under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) to develop high-integrity carbon credits from forest-based projects, linking Japan’s 2030 carbon-credit target with Indonesia’s ecosystem recovery agenda. Indonesia’s plans include restoring 12 million hectares of degraded land, preventing deforestation across 50 million hectares and integrating carbon projects with social and customary forests, while supporting communities and protecting biodiversity.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
Law Minister Reports 50.8 Million Legal Administration Data-Exchange Transactions
Indonesia’s Ministry of Law recorded 50.8 million legal-administration data exchanges through its API Hit system between 2023 and October 2026, involving more than 35 ministries and agencies. Minister Supratman Andi Agtas says integrating corporate data will support investment and better strategic decisions, while stressing the initiative is not an attempt to monopolise data or take over other institutions’ technical roles.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
Health Infrastructure Investment in Indonesia and Vietnam Falls Rp1,462 Trillion Short of Malaysia
The Asian Development Bank estimates that ASEAN needs US$227 billion in health infrastructure investment between 2026 and 2040. Six countries, including Indonesia and Vietnam, are projected to face a combined funding shortfall of US$81 billion, while five others could meet their needs by maintaining historical capital spending levels.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:54 WIB
Gibran Says He Is Considering Resigning as Vice-President; Bahlil Responds to Prabowo’s Advice
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reportedly told President Prabowo Subianto that he intended to resign, amid disputes over court decisions concerning the validity of his academic credentials. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the advice Prabowo gave Gibran should be respected, while acknowledging that he did not know the details of their meeting.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:53 WIB
Pramono: Four Jakarta Nominees Approved as National Heroes
President Prabowo Subianto has approved four figures nominated by the Jakarta administration for National Hero status: Ali Sadikin, Hoegeng Iman Santoso, Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana and Mohamad Roem. Governor Pramono Anung welcomed the decision, noting that nominations from Jakarta undergo a lengthy, multi-stage process.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:52 WIB
Jakarta Deputy Governor Proposes Buying Residents’ Compost for Greening Efforts
Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno has proposed that the provincial government buy compost produced by residents and community groups for use in the city’s parks. The proposal is intended to support President Prabowo Subianto’s Indonesia ASRI initiative and its ambition to make Jakarta a greener city, while also providing a market for community waste-management efforts.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:52 WIB
Profile of M Jusuf, Sulawesi-born General and Key Witness to Supersemar
M Jusuf, a prominent military figure who served as Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence and Security under President Soeharto, has been named a National Hero. He was also an important witness to the signing of the 11 March Order (Supersemar), a pivotal episode in Indonesia’s political history.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:51 WIB
From Kampung Laut, children explore the world through books
A reading programme at a remote coastal school in Cilacap encouraged children to read, share stories and express their ambitions. Organisers and local officials said access to literacy and learning opportunities should extend to children in areas far from urban centres.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:51 WIB
The General His Men Loved Too Much
Anecdotes about General M. Jusuf’s attentiveness to ordinary soldiers explain both his popularity and the political suspicion it provoked during the New Order. As Indonesia is scheduled to honour him as a National Hero, the article reflects on his leadership while acknowledging his place within a contested military-political system.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:51 WIB
Malaysian transport minister Anthony Loke’s resignation to take effect immediately after court grants Najib house arrest
Malaysian Transport Minister and Democratic Action Party chief Anthony Loke said he would resign immediately after a court ruled that former prime minister Najib Razak could serve his sentence under house arrest. Loke had previously announced his intention to quit in protest at Najib’s conditional royal pardon, but remained in office temporarily at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s request.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:50 WIB
Pramono, Khofifah and Other Governors Attend National Hero Awards at Presidential Palace
President Prabowo Subianto has conferred the title of National Hero on 19 figures at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, with several provincial governors attending. The honourees were proposed by provincial governments, and their families or heirs were also present at the ceremony.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:50 WIB
Prabowo Awards National Hero Titles to 19 Figures, Including General Hoegeng and Margono Djojohadikusumo
President Prabowo Subianto has awarded National Hero titles to 19 figures at the State Palace on National Heroes Day, under Presidential Decree No. 93/TK/2026. The recipients include former police chief Hoegeng Iman Santoso, economist Margono Djojohadikusumo—Prabowo’s grandfather—and figures from a range of regions and professional backgrounds.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:50 WIB
Eramet to Sell Stake in Weda Bay Nickel Mine in North Maluku: Production Figures
French mining group Eramet is seeking to sell its indirect stake in PT Weda Bay Nickel as part of efforts to reduce group debt. Weda Bay’s output and sales have been sharply affected by a suspension of mining lasting more than four months, although operations resumed gradually in September 2026 and the company raised its full-year external ore sales target to 23–26 million tonnes.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:48 WIB
Protesters Begin Occupying Gatot Subroto Road Outside DPR/MPR Complex
Protesters gathered outside Indonesia’s DPR/MPR complex in Jakarta began moving onto Gatot Subroto Road, leaving only the Transjakarta lane open after police prevented them from blocking it. Traffic remained flowing in both directions, while authorities maintained a security presence and Jakarta’s transport agency prepared alternative routes in case congestion worsened.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:48 WIB
IKAL Lemhannas to Revoke Membership of Alumni Found Guilty of Breaking the Law
IKAL Lemhannas says it will revoke the membership of any alumnus found to have broken the law once a court ruling is final and binding. The organisation says the policy upholds its code of ethics and protects its integrity, with allegations to be assessed through its ethics council and established procedures.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:47 WIB
Vice-President Gibran Offers to Resign to Prabowo: Bahlil Responds
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said he had not been present at the meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and would seek fuller information before commenting further. The State Secretary said Gibran had expressed an intention to resign amid developments related to decisions by the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court, while denying that Prabowo rejected the proposal.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:47 WIB
SMILE Programme Targets RSPO Certification for 7,000 Independent Palm Oil Smallholders by 2030
Asian Agri, Apical and Kao have raised the SMILE programme’s target to support 7,000 independent smallholders in obtaining RSPO certification by 2030, up 40% from its original goal. By the end of 2025, 2,834 smallholders managing 6,574 hectares in North Sumatra, Riau and Jambi had been certified, with the programme combining on-the-ground guidance, supply-chain support and market incentives for certified produce.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:46 WIB
Margono Djojohadikusumo, Founder of BNI, Awarded National Hero Title
Margono Djojohadikusumo has been named a National Hero in recognition of his role in founding Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and helping shape Indonesia’s post-independence economy. He also contributed to the country’s independence preparations and early government, including serving as the first chair of the Provisional Supreme Advisory Council.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:46 WIB
New round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks begins in Abu Dhabi
A new US-mediated trilateral round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine has begun in Abu Dhabi, with security guarantees and de-escalation among the issues raised by the parties. European participation remains disputed, with the Kremlin saying the talks are trilateral while Ukraine says European and NATO representatives will also be present.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:45 WIB
bank bjb Prioritises Lending to Food-Security-Based SMEs
bank bjb says it is prioritising lending to micro, small and medium-sized businesses linked to food security, including livestock farmers, and has so far provided Rp3 trillion in loans to qualifying borrowers. The regional development bank also sees continued demand for local-government financing and plans to build a smartphone platform for non-consumer lending.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:45 WIB
Hackers Strike Across Europe: Here’s What’s Behind the Attacks
French authorities have attributed a series of disruptive cyber-attacks on commercial refrigeration systems to a unit linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with about 700 sites reportedly targeted and losses reaching tens of millions of euros. The incidents also affected blood-bank refrigeration and caused fires, while investigators have issued international arrest warrants for three alleged participants.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:43 WIB
PEP Bandung Prepares Skilled Workforce to Support National Energy Transition
Politeknik Energi dan Pertambangan Bandung is adjusting its curriculum and developing a Diploma 4 programme in renewable energy to equip graduates for the national energy transition. The changes align with the National Energy Policy’s target for new and renewable energy to account for 19–23 per cent of the energy mix by 2030.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:42 WIB
BKPM Sets Up Four Desks to Oversee Rp100 Trillion in Investment
The Investment and Downstreaming Ministry/BKPM has established regional investment desks in Medan, Semarang, Makassar and Balikpapan to support projects and address obstacles, with an overall investment realisation target of Rp100 trillion. The Medan desk will oversee a Rp13 trillion target, as regional investment reached Rp221.82 trillion in January–September 2026; the government says the desks will provide direct coordination, facilitation and monitoring.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:42 WIB
Video: Bank Mantap Trains 50,000 Pensioners to Stay Active and Become Entrepreneurs
Bank Mandiri Taspen says its entrepreneurship programme has trained around 50,000 pensioners, with 7,000 going on to become business owners. The initiative is part of its three-pillar Mantap Indonesia programme, which aims to support customers’ health, activity and financial independence before and after retirement.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:40 WIB
RI Neighbour Opens Massive Gold Vault with a Capacity of 500 Tonnes
Singapore has launched a gold-storage service for central banks, with capacity for up to 500 tonnes, as it seeks to strengthen its role in the global gold market. The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the finance ministry will also expand GST exemptions for wholesale investment-gold services from April 2027, while a local OTC gold-clearing system is being prepared.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:40 WIB
KAI Explains Why It Dropped Plans to Import 28-Year-Old Japanese Commuter Trains
KAI has abandoned plans to import second-hand electric multiple-unit trains from Japan, citing safety concerns about their age, maintenance needs and structural fatigue. The state-owned railway says it prioritised operational safety over increasing passenger capacity after consulting technical, financial, operational and maintenance teams.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:39 WIB
JKN Solidarity Reflects Heroism in Protecting One Another
BPJS Kesehatan says the National Health Insurance (JKN) programme recorded more than 725.3 million uses in 2025, while over 285.7 million people were enrolled as of 1 November 2026. The agency says the programme’s mutual-support model pools contributions to fund care, encourage preventive health measures and extend protection to those in need.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:38 WIB
National Energy Council boosts understanding of national energy policy on campus
The National Energy Council is promoting the National Energy Policy (KEN) to academics and students at Bandung’s Polytechnic of Energy and Mining. It says universities can help meet the energy sector’s evolving workforce needs and that achieving policy goals requires collaboration between government, businesses, research institutions and the private sector.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:37 WIB
Bali Police Arrest Owner of @kep_alakeluarga Account
Bali Police have arrested a 27-year-old man from Dumai, Riau, who allegedly operated the Instagram account @kep_alakeluarga, known for posts about public officials and law enforcement in Bali. He is being investigated over alleged online defamation, personal data protection violations and extortion, with suspected extortion totalling tens of millions of rupiah; investigators are still identifying potential victims.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:36 WIB
Bulog South Sumatra-Bangka Belitung distributes 1,252 tonnes of maize under SPHP programme to farmers
Bulog’s South Sumatra-Bangka Belitung office has distributed 1,252 tonnes of subsidised maize under the Food Supply and Price Stabilisation (SPHP) programme, or 50.47% of its 2,480-tonne allocation. The programme offers feed maize at Rp5,000 per kilogram to help small-scale layer farmers cut costs, sustain egg production and support price stability; Bulog aims to distribute the remaining 1,228 tonnes.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:35 WIB
Heavy Rain Brings Down Tree on Car on Muchtar Road in Sawangan, Depok
A tree fell on Jalan Raya Muchtar in Depok during heavy rain, briefly blocking the road and damaging a car, a motorcycle and a generator used for road-widening works. No one was injured; police and city environmental officials cleared the tree, and traffic has returned to normal.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:35 WIB
Bank Aladin Syariah Outlines the Competitive Landscape for Next Year
Bank Aladin Syariah president director Koko T. Rachmadi says competition among Islamic banks is less intense than in conventional banking, with institutions tending towards collaboration because they share similar rules and are still developing the sector. He says digital adoption will be crucial to meeting younger consumers’ needs and helping Islamic banking increase its market share to 20%.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:35 WIB
Vice-President Gibran Attends National Heroes Award Ceremony at the Palace After Saying He Intends to Resign
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka attended the National Heroes Award ceremony at the State Palace after telling President Prabowo Subianto he intended to resign amid unfolding political developments. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said Prabowo did not reject the idea but offered Gibran advice; Gibran also asked for an opportunity to establish the validity of his documents through proceedings at the State Administrative Court.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:35 WIB
Kuwait Pursues Stolen Rp18 Trillion Pension Funds as Far as London
Kuwait’s public pension institution has largely won its compensation claim in London over an alleged US$1 billion embezzlement scheme involving its former director, Fahad Al Rajaan. The High Court ruled that Man Group must repay about US$155 million, while the final amount remains subject to settlements with other defendants; Man Group said it disagreed with the ruling.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:34 WIB
Bogor Restaurant Owner Recounts How Man Raged and Assaulted Employee
A restaurant owner in Bogor has described how a man allegedly became angry over a delayed order, pushed an employee and damaged property, leaving a staff member injured. Police are investigating after video of the incident went viral on social media.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:34 WIB
Attorney General’s Office Searches Six Companies Affiliated with Nickel Tycoon Arif Kurniawan
Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office has searched six company offices linked to businessman Arif Kurniawan as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in nickel-sector governance in Southeast Sulawesi between 2013 and 2025. Investigators seized cash totalling Rp11.795 billion, while PT Bumi Sentosa Jaya has been named a suspect over alleged illegal mining after its permit expired in 2014.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:33 WIB
Mojokerto Mayor Courts Investors for Sports Centre and Wholesale Market Projects
Mojokerto Mayor Ika Puspitasari has offered investors two major projects: a sports centre estimated to cost Rp360 billion and the development of Tanjung Anyar Wholesale Market, valued at about Rp180 billion. The city is also promoting other public assets and digital permitting reforms, aiming to attract private-sector cooperation and accelerate local economic growth.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:33 WIB
Semarang’s Red-and-White Parade Sets Leprid Record with 2,026 Portraits of Heroes
Semarang’s third Red-and-White Parade brought together an estimated 6,500–7,000 participants and featured a procession of 2,026 portraits of national heroes, earning recognition from Leprid. Central Java Deputy Governor Taj Yasin Maimoen said the event was intended to foster nationalism and unity, while also urging the public to help children who have dropped out of school return to education.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 16:32 WIB
Marking Heroes’ Day, Jakarta Administration Highlights Environmental ‘Heroes’
Jakarta’s provincial administration has recognised local residents and influencers working to sort and process waste through the Pilah Olah Sampah Heroes Jakarta 2026 awards. The initiative aims to bring greater visibility to environmental efforts and encourage wider public participation in tackling the city’s waste problem.