Archive: 10 November 2026
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Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:31 WIB
Before Moving to Boyolali, Three Young Men Forced a Teenage Girl to Serve 10 Men a Day in Solo
Police in Boyolali have named three men from Jakarta as suspects in the alleged sexual and economic exploitation and trafficking of a 17-year-old girl through online prostitution. Investigators said she was made to serve eight to 10 clients a day, with the suspects taking a share of the fees; the group allegedly moved from Solo to Boyolali after arrests there.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:31 WIB
BKPM to Oversee Rp100 Trillion in Investment Through Four Regional Desks
Indonesia’s Investment and Downstreaming Ministry/BKPM has established regional investment desks in Medan, Semarang, Makassar and Balikpapan to help oversee Rp100 trillion in investment and resolve obstacles facing investors. The desks will coordinate with local and central government bodies, provide end-to-end support for priority projects, and review progress on resolving barriers every two weeks.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:31 WIB
Golkar Serves Said Didu and Sri Radjasa with Legal Notice over Claims Party Chairman Involved in Wiretapping
Golkar’s legal team has issued an open legal notice to Muhammad Said Didu, Sri Radjasa Chandra and others over claims that party chairman Bahlil Lahadalia was involved in the illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto. The party says the allegations are unsupported and politically destabilising, and has given them 72 hours to retract the statements, apologise publicly and remove the relevant content before it considers legal action.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:30 WIB
2.1 Million Cyber Attacks Target Indonesia in a Day; Banks Urged to Stay Alert
FortiGuard’s dashboard recorded 2.1 million blocked cyber-attack attempts targeting Indonesia in the 24 hours to 10 November, with banks, financial services and insurance among the principal targets. The OJK has coordinated with banks to raise vigilance, while a cybersecurity expert says the figures do not indicate successful breaches and urges the public to remain calm and practise basic account security.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:28 WIB
Opening Parliament’s Session, Puan Highlights the Integrity of Election Administration
As Indonesia’s House of Representatives returned from recess, Speaker Puan Maharani stressed the need to protect the integrity of elections amid political tensions. She also warned against the misuse of state power, saying public authority must be exercised lawfully and in the national interest.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:28 WIB
Public Street Lighting in Gunungkidul Covers Just 13% of 23,000 Required Points
Gunungkidul has fewer than 3,000 public street lighting (PJU) points, only 13% of the estimated 23,000 needed across the regency’s district roads. The transport agency has prioritised installation and maintenance, while identifying southern strategic areas and the Gunungsewu region as especially in need; national budget funding is expected for some national-road locations next year.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:27 WIB
Riau Police Bust International Drug Network, Seize 10kg of Methamphetamine and Airsoft Guns
Riau Police have arrested two men suspected of involvement in an international methamphetamine trafficking network, seizing more than 10kg of the drug and two airsoft guns in Pekanbaru. Investigators say the suspects worked under instructions from a supplier believed to be based in Malaysia, whom police are seeking as they pursue the wider network.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:27 WIB
Task Force Removes Illegal Palm Saplings from Fire-Hit Forest in Jambi
Authorities in Jambi have uprooted at least 60 illegally planted palm saplings from Senami Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin Forest Park, an area recently affected by forest fires. Officials suspect the planting was intended to stake private claims to burned land and say stronger coordination is needed to protect the conservation area and prevent further exploitation.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:26 WIB
KPK Summons Pemalang Acting Regent, Purworejo Regional Secretary and South Sorong Regent
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has summoned the acting regent of Pemalang, Purworejo’s regional secretary and the regent of South Sorong as witnesses in an alleged extortion case involving Pemalang’s inactive regent. The investigation concerns two alleged extortion schemes, including claims that money was solicited from local government officials and businesses, and that an intermediary offered to arrange the case at the KPK.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:26 WIB
Launch of 2026 Investment Desk Gives Asahan an Opportunity to Attract Investors and Strengthen Coordination
Asahan Regent Taufik Zainal Abidin attended the launch of North Sumatra’s 2026 Investment Desk, a forum intended to coordinate government efforts, address investor obstacles and accelerate investment. Asahan’s administration says it will improve licensing services and the business climate to draw investment, create jobs and support regional growth.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:25 WIB
Serang Regency Government and the Ministry of Villages Launch Scholarship Programme to Japan
Serang Regency is holding in-person selection for a scholarship programme that will send young people from villages to Japan for training and work placements. The initiative, backed by the Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, has 513 places and is intended to improve skills and help address local unemployment, with the regency covering some associated costs.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:25 WIB
ADB: Indonesia and Its Neighbours Need Rp126,406 Trillion for Development by 2040
Southeast Asia will need US$7.1 trillion in infrastructure investment by 2040, equivalent to around Rp126,406 trillion, with electricity and transport accounting for 85% of demand. Current government investment is expected to cover only 45% of the requirement, leaving an estimated annual financing gap of US$264 billion; the ADB is calling for stronger project preparation and predictable regulation to attract private capital.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:24 WIB
Deputy Religious Affairs Minister condemns same-sex couple’s ‘immoral act’ at Women’s March
Deputy Religious Affairs Minister Romo Muhammad Syafi’i condemned an act by a same-sex couple during the Women’s March Jakarta, saying it conflicted with religious and national values. He said the Ministry of Religious Affairs is preparing educational material on preventing the spread of LGBT culture for religious education curricula, while stressing that the government’s concern should not justify violence or persecution.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:24 WIB
BNPB Seeks Field Checks of Suspected Fires in South Papua
Indonesia’s disaster agency, BNPB, is coordinating with local authorities to verify preliminary hotspot data in South Papua, including sites linked to two company concessions. The agency is also urging government bodies to integrate permit, plantation and mining data into its fire-monitoring system, as thousands of hotspots and more than 5,000 hectares of burned land have been recorded nationwide.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:23 WIB
Yusril Says DPR Has the Right to Investigate Issues Through an Inquiry
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra says the House of Representatives (DPR) has the authority to use its inquiry right to investigate issues and clarify them, while the Government will not comment on a matter within the legislature’s remit. The article also reports that DPR Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad says the House will consider the proposal after its recess, noting that it has yet to receive the full Supreme Court ruling concerning Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s diploma.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:22 WIB
Police Struggle to Track Down Suspects in Assault on Young Man in Central Lombok
Police in Central Lombok are struggling to identify and locate a group of people suspected of assaulting a 26-year-old man, as no eyewitnesses have been able to recognise them. Investigators say the incident stemmed from a road-side misunderstanding rather than a motorcycle gang attack; three witnesses have been questioned so far.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:22 WIB
Indonesia Invites Belgium to Develop Batteries as It Seeks to Expand EU Investment
Investment Minister Rosan Perkasa Roeslani urged European businesses to use the Indonesia–EU trade agreement to deepen industrial partnerships, develop technology and integrate Indonesia into global supply chains. A new memorandum between Indonesia Battery Corporation and Belgium’s Avesta Holding will explore commercialising solid-state battery technology, while EU investment in Indonesia totalled US$14.8 billion from 2021 to September 2026.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:21 WIB
Mayor: Education Plays a Strategic Role in Continuing the Heroes’ Struggle
Central Jakarta Mayor Arifin said education is essential to carrying forward the legacy of Indonesia’s heroes by expanding opportunity, developing people’s potential and preparing future generations. He cited the constitutional right to education and called on government, communities and businesses to work together to advance development and social welfare.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:20 WIB
Puan Speaks Out on Reports of Presidential Letter for TNI Commander Change: ‘This Is Only the Opening of the Session’
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani says incoming correspondence is still being checked and that the House has not yet received a presidential letter concerning a change of TNI commander. The State Secretariat’s deputy minister had likewise said the government had not sent such a letter, leaving the parliamentary nomination process yet to begin.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:20 WIB
Indonesian Government Takes Action Against 11 Firms over Land Fires
The Agrarian Affairs Ministry is taking action against 11 companies in Kalimantan over fires on their concessions, following recommendations from the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department. Measures range from full or partial revocation of land-use rights and non-renewal of an expired concession to withholding permits, while three companies remain under review.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:20 WIB
Medan Faces a Waste Emergency as Zulhas Steps In to Prepare New Project
The government is fast-tracking a waste-to-energy facility for Medan and Deli Serdang, designed to process up to 1,700 tonnes of rubbish a day. The project is intended to help end open dumping by 2028, while officials say waste sorting and treatment at source must also be strengthened.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:20 WIB
Puan Reveals the Fate of the Asset Forfeiture Bill at Plenary Session
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani said the Asset Forfeiture Bill related to criminal offences is among the parliament-initiated bills scheduled for discussion with the government during the current sitting, which runs until 17 December 2026. She also stressed that urgent legislation should be prepared carefully, with high-quality substance and meaningful public participation, although no specific timetable for the bill was given.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:19 WIB
Saudi Arabia assures immigration services are ready, with Hajj documents processed in just 19 seconds
Saudi Arabia says its immigration services are 98 per cent technically ready across air, sea and land entry points, with Hajj pilgrims’ documents processed in an average of 19 seconds per person. New digital systems and training for more than 3,000 staff are intended to make pilgrims’ arrival and departure smoother.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:19 WIB
BPBD: 17 villages in Pidie Jaya inundated by 0.5–1.5 metres of flooding
Flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in the upper reaches of Pidie Jaya has inundated 17 villages across three sub-districts, with water reaching 0.5 to 1.5 metres and carrying mud. Ten families have taken shelter at a meunasah; no casualties have been reported, while response teams monitor conditions and evacuate residents as needed.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:18 WIB
Schoolchildren in Cirebon Fall Ill Again After Eating Foul-Smelling Fried Chicken from Free Meal Programme
Twenty-five pupils at SD Negeri Kalitanjung I in Cirebon had already eaten meals from the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme when the school was warned that the chicken smelled unpleasant. Pupils reported nausea and dizziness; some were treated at local health facilities, while several were allowed to return home after receiving care.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:18 WIB
Education Ministry Provides Writing Kits to Strengthen Literacy from Primary School
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is distributing writing-skill kits to pupils in Years 1 and 2 at primary schools nationwide, with 8 million pupils set to benefit. The Rp781.7 billion programme aims to build foundational literacy, while the minister urged schools to use the funds promptly and ensure the materials are used in lessons.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:17 WIB
Task Force Shuts Down 16 Illegal Investment Entities Using Deposit and Share Schemes
Indonesia’s Illegal Financial Activities Eradication Task Force (Satgas PASTI) has halted 16 entities suspected of running illegal investment schemes, ranging from task-based deposits and recruitment programmes to trading in shares and other financial instruments. The entities reportedly lacked required legal status and licences, and some used artificial intelligence or impersonated legitimate firms to attract investors; authorities have blocked their apps and links and are coordinating further enforcement.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:17 WIB
Bengkayang Regent Urges Residents to Understand the Rupiah as a Symbol of Sovereignty
Bengkayang Regent Sebastianus Darwis has urged residents in the Indonesia–Malaysia border area to strengthen their understanding of and appreciation for the rupiah as both legal tender and a national symbol. He also promoted QRIS digital payments, saying they can improve financial inclusion and support local businesses and the regional digital economy.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:16 WIB
Mobile Veterinary Clinic Serves 1,112 Pets in South Jakarta
Jakarta’s mobile veterinary clinic treated 1,112 pets in South Jakarta between July and early November 2026, offering check-ups, medicines and care advice. The service aims to bring veterinary care closer to residents and help prevent zoonotic disease; free rabies vaccinations and sterilisation are also available.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:15 WIB
Jetour Monitors Developments in Hybrid Car Incentive Policy
Jetour Indonesia says it supports government incentives for electrified vehicles, which could make its cars more affordable to customers, but will continue with its existing business plans while awaiting a policy decision. The company said sales of the T1 and T2, including internal combustion and plug-in hybrid variants, remain in line with expectations, with retail sales reaching 2,938 units from January to October 2026.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:15 WIB
Trump: ‘I’m a Religious Person; Theoretically, I’ll Go to Heaven’
Donald Trump said he considers himself religious and hopes to go to heaven, but admitted he would not forgive some political opponents, even if forgiveness were a condition of entering the afterlife. The comments came in his first face-to-face interview since the US midterm elections, in which Republicans suffered a major defeat and lost full control of Congress.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:15 WIB
UN Rapporteur: Children in Gaza Still Endure Flooded Tents
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese described children living in damaged tents in Gaza, which have been inundated by rain and offer little protection from the winter cold, as “the shame of our time”. Heavy rain and strong winds reportedly flooded 70,000 tents, displaced thousands of families and caused an estimated US$3 million in initial damage, while damaged infrastructure and shortages of equipment are hampering emergency response efforts.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:15 WIB
Subsidised Diesel Quota Increased, Pertalite Supplies Deemed Adequate
BPH Migas says the 2026 subsidised diesel quota will rise by 7.8% to 20.27 million kilolitres as daily consumption has climbed to 59,000 kilolitres. It says the Pertalite quota will remain at 29.26 million kilolitres for now, with allocations to be shifted between regions to address over-consumption, despite a separate government statement that an additional quota had been approved.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:14 WIB
South Kalimantan suspends aerial firefighting after helicopter crash
South Kalimantan has suspended water-bombing operations as rainfall has brought fire conditions under control, shifting firefighting efforts to ground teams and community volunteers. Authorities credit repeated cloud-seeding operations and hope further rain will help prevent renewed forest and land fires.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:14 WIB
One Year After the Sumatra Disasters, Home Affairs Minister Tito Calls for Faster Recovery and Optimised Regional Budgets
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian reported on recovery efforts across 53 districts and municipalities in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, while stressing the need to speed up rehabilitation and reconstruction. The Government is also preparing for further hydrometeorological disasters and planning recovery programmes and funding for 2027, with reconstruction targeted to continue through 2028.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:13 WIB
MPs Gather Signatures for Motion to Express an Opinion on Gibran
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani says the leadership has received reports that MPs are collecting signatures to propose a constitutional motion to express an opinion, amid calls to impeach Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. The DPR will hear submissions from party factions and commissions before deciding how to proceed, while Golkar deputy chairman Ahmad Doli Kurnia Tandjung argues that this motion—not an inquiry or interpellation—is the appropriate response to relevant court rulings.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:13 WIB
DPR Speaker Says No Presidential Letter on TNI Commander Yet
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani said the House has not received a presidential letter concerning a change of TNI commander, as it has only just begun its new sitting period and incoming correspondence is still being reviewed. The House has received a separate letter naming the government’s representatives for deliberations on the Asset Confiscation Bill, which is being handled under parliamentary rules.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:13 WIB
Seaweed contains nutrients that benefit the gut
Seaweed’s complex polysaccharides can nourish beneficial gut microbes, which ferment them into short-chain fatty acids that support gut health. It also provides protein, iron and vitamin B12, although some varieties may contain excessive levels of iodine.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:13 WIB
Canada extends relief from US import tariffs
Canada will extend its broad relief from retaliatory tariffs on US goods for a year, until 30 June 2028, and expand the range of imports eligible. The measures are intended to support affected Canadian businesses and workers while encouraging domestic sourcing, with targeted exemptions for firms facing exceptional constraints.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:12 WIB
US Vice-President Blames Iran War and Israel Ties; Republican Politician Says He Will Not Back JD Vance
JD Vance has argued that the Iran war and US ties with Israel contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections, provoking sharp criticism from pro-Israel conservatives. Congressman Randy Fine says he will not support Vance in the 2028 Republican primaries, while strategist Karl Rove challenges Vance’s foreign-policy outlook and interpretation of the result.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:11 WIB
Indonesia introduces conservation financing task force at COP31
Indonesia has established a task force to develop sustainable conservation financing, bringing together government, businesses, philanthropists and international partners. Presidential Special Envoy Hashim Djojohadikusumo said its impact should be judged by the habitats and species protected and the benefits delivered to local communities, as part of a broader effort to balance economic development with environmental protection.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:11 WIB
South Jakarta Environment Agency takes action against staff member over alleged illegal fees at Pancoran waste transfer station
South Jakarta’s Environment Agency has dismissed a contract worker after an investigation found serious misconduct involving illegal charges at the Pancoran temporary waste station. The agency says it will strengthen oversight at waste facilities and urges the public to report any requests for payments outside official rules.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:10 WIB
Central Sulawesi provincial government boosts skills of Merah Putih Cooperative treasurers
Central Sulawesi is training 125 treasurers from Merah Putih village and urban-ward cooperatives to improve financial record-keeping and accountability. The programme supports a national target of establishing 80,000 cooperatives, with 2,000 already operating or being developed in the province, as part of efforts to mobilise local economic potential.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:10 WIB
Higher Education Ministry Strengthens Indonesian Universities’ Capabilities through KPPTI
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology is holding the 2026 Indonesian Higher Education Summit (KPPTI) to share effective practices, align priorities and deepen collaboration across universities. The ministry says the forum should translate into practical improvements in teaching, campus services, partnerships and access to education, supporting the goal of a more impactful higher education sector and Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:10 WIB
Targeting OECD Membership by 2028, Indonesia Prepares Sweeping Regulatory Reforms
Indonesia is preparing broad reforms to its regulations and governance as it pursues full OECD membership by 2028, with technical reviews already under way in 24 of 25 accession areas. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the changes are also intended to support the government’s ambition of 8% economic growth and will require effective implementation and participation from stakeholders across government and society.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:09 WIB
LPSK Reviews Alleged Threats Against Six Witnesses in President Prabowo Tapping Case
The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) is reviewing a police request to protect six witnesses in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto. The review will assess the witnesses’ importance, vulnerability and threat levels, while police have named four suspects and questioned 13 witnesses in the case.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:09 WIB
FLP and FSBY to Hold Seminar on Translated Short-Story Anthology at Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta Senior High School
Forum Lingkar Pena Yogyakarta and Forum Sastra Banding Yogyakarta have moved their seminar and book launch to the auditorium of Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta Senior High School, while keeping the event on 28 November 2026. The programme will explore the intersections of literature, Islam and psychology, and promote Indonesian literature internationally through translation and comparative literature.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:09 WIB
DPR to Consider Motion to Express an Opinion on Gibran’s Impeachment
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani says parliament will consider a proposal to exercise its constitutional right to express an opinion after the plenary session opens. The proposal, reportedly backed by members across most party factions, follows court rulings questioning the validity of Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s secondary-school equivalency certificate used in his 2024 election registration.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:08 WIB
Co-ordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs disburses loans to underprivileged women in Batam
The Co-ordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has launched low-interest loans in Batam under the Kredit Perempuan Prasejahtera programme, offering eligible women loans of Rp2 million to Rp20 million at a flat annual rate of 8%. The government has allocated Rp2.62 trillion for interest or margin subsidies in 2026, while state-owned lender PNM aims to reach 1.7 million customers nationwide and provide recipients with business mentoring.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:06 WIB
Puan discusses the integrity test for elections at DPR plenary session
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani said political dynamics are testing the integrity of efforts to ensure elections are honest and fair, and reaffirmed parliament’s commitment to upholding democratic principles under the 1945 Constitution. She also outlined legislative bills due for further discussion and said the DPR supports a professional police investigation into alleged wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto, while warning against abuse of state powers.