Archive: 10 November 2026
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Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:06 WIB
Police Deploy Officers and Barricades Ahead of Monas Rally
Police have placed barricades and deployed joint security personnel around the National Monument ahead of a rally by community groups and students in Central Jakarta. Traffic was flowing smoothly at the time of reporting, and daily activities in the area remained normal despite heightened security.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:05 WIB
JCI Rises 1.04% to 5,126 at Midday Break
Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) gained 1.04% to 5,126.52 at the close of Tuesday’s first trading session, supported by gains in 466 listed shares. Investors were weighing domestic consumer confidence and retail demand alongside Chinese trade and inflation data, and were awaiting US inflation figures later in the day.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:05 WIB
Nvidia Shares Fall Alone as CEO Jensen Huang Admits to Affair
Nvidia shares fell 4.27% on Tuesday, wiping about US$200 billion from its market value, while other major technology stocks rose. The sell-off followed reports that CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with a woman accused of spying for China, raising concerns about congressional scrutiny, an internal investigation and possible effects on chip exports to China, which accounts for 20% of Nvidia’s revenue.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:03 WIB
BRI Insurance and PNM step up insurance protection education for MSMEs
BRI Insurance and PNM are working together to improve insurance literacy among micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and ultra-micro businesses. The programme aims to help entrepreneurs understand business risks and choose protection that can support the continuity of their operations.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:03 WIB
Polri’s Propam Division Holds Ethics Hearing over Alleged Wiretapping Case
The National Police’s Professional and Security Division has begun an ethics hearing for Inspector General AS, one of four senior officers named as suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case. Investigators allege the officers tapped the phones of the President and other public figures without legal authorisation, then deleted surveillance data; three suspects are in detention while the fourth remains in hospital after a stroke.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 12:02 WIB
Belitung Regent: UGG Green Card to Boost Tourism
Belitung Regent Djoni Alamsyah Hidayat says the UNESCO Global Geopark Green Card will strengthen the island’s international profile and support tourism-led local economic growth. The designation follows two years of improvements after the geopark received a Yellow Card in 2024; the official announcement had been expected in June.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:59 WIB
Serang Regent Ratu Backs MSMEs’ Push into Export Markets
Serang Regent Ratu Rachmatuzakiyah is urging local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to improve product quality and meet export requirements, with Kaserangan batik and coffee being promoted as regional products. An export showcase brought MSMEs together with experienced exporters, while the regency called for support from customs and banks on export guidance, financing and permits.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:59 WIB
Saudi Update: Fresh Explosion Hits Riyadh as Residents Told to Take Shelter
Explosions were heard in Riyadh after Saudi-led forces said they had intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile, prompting residents to shelter from an air threat. The incident comes amid near-daily Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia since a ceasefire ended in July, with recent damage reported at an Aramco tower in the capital.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:59 WIB
On Heroes’ Day, Koster Urges Bali’s Young People to Preserve Their Ancestral Heritage
Bali Governor Wayan Koster urged young people to preserve local customs, traditions, arts and wisdom as they take on the nation’s future challenges. Delivering the Social Affairs Minister’s Heroes’ Day message, he also stressed equitable access to education and collaboration across government, business, academia and communities as foundations for sustainable development.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:59 WIB
PERURI Prepares Digital Security Mapping in Response to Quantum Technology
PERURI is preparing tools to scan digital assets that could be vulnerable to advances in quantum computing, as part of Indonesia’s preparations for post-quantum cybersecurity. The mapping will help identify cryptographic risks and prioritise mitigation, particularly for sectors handling sensitive information over the long term.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:58 WIB
Golkar Issues Legal Warning to Said Didu and Sri Radjasa, as Bahlil Lahadalia Objects to Allegations of Involvement in Prabowo Wiretapping
Golkar has issued an open legal warning to former state-owned enterprises ministry secretary Muhammad Said Didu and political observer Sri Radjasa Chandra over statements it says defamed party chairman Bahlil Lahadalia. The party demands that they retract the comments and apologise publicly within 3x24 hours, rejecting allegations that Bahlil was involved in wiretapping President Prabowo and related events.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:57 WIB
Indonesian Stocks’ Fate to Be Announced This Week as IDX Plans to Meet MSCI
The Indonesia Stock Exchange plans to meet MSCI this week to discuss the country’s capital-market reform efforts, ahead of MSCI’s November index rebalancing announcement. Investors are concerned that a possible downgrade of Indonesia from emerging-market to standalone-market status in 2027 could trigger US$2 billion to US$6 billion in foreign outflows.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:56 WIB
Puan Responds to Reports of Presidential Letter on TNI Commander Replacement
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani said reports of a presidential letter concerning a change of TNI commander had not yet been confirmed by the House. The letter was still undergoing administrative checks at the start of the parliamentary session, and she said DPR leaders would provide information once it had been received.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:55 WIB
Coal Exports Worth Rp341 Trillion: How Much Does the Government Receive?
Indonesia’s coal export earnings rose 4.86% to US$18.81 billion in January–September 2026 even as shipment volumes fell 10.58%, largely because international prices increased. The article contrasts the export and sales figures with state non-tax revenue and company payments, arguing that closer scrutiny of pricing, production and fiscal compliance is needed without treating price differences alone as proof of wrongdoing.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:55 WIB
Yayan, Forest-Fire Helicopter Crew Member Killed in Crash, Leaves Two Children
Yayan Supyansuri, a helicopter crew member killed while supporting forest and land-fire suppression in Central Kalimantan, was remembered as the breadwinner for his wife and two children. BNPB officials paid their respects to his family after he was buried in Banten; Yayan had served as a Helicopter Landing Officer coordinating water-bombing operations.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:53 WIB
DPR Plenary Session Does Not Discuss Calls to Impeach Gibran; 12 Issues Are Highlighted
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) did not discuss calls to impeach Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka at its plenary session, which instead opened the second sitting period of the 2026–2027 session year. Speaker Puan Maharani outlined 12 priorities for parliamentary oversight, ranging from an alleged presidential wiretapping case and social assistance to school revitalisation, capital-market regulation and domestic oil and gas production.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:52 WIB
DPR Speaker Says She Has Received Factions’ Views on Right to Express an Opinion
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani says the leadership has received input from political party factions during the recess on the proposed use of Parliament’s right to express an opinion. The mechanism is being considered in response to questions over Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s diploma, although the PDI-P says it will not raise the matter at Tuesday’s plenary session.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:52 WIB
Bogor Police Work with Education Department and Alumni to Deter Vocational Students from Protesting in Jakarta
Bogor City Police have deployed officers at transport hubs and other locations to deter students from travelling to Jakarta for demonstrations. They are also working with schools, the education department and alumni to discourage participation and warn students about the risks of violence, bullying and drugs.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:51 WIB
East Java Police Deploy 3,000 Officers to Secure Two Major Surabaya Protests
East Java Police say they will deploy 3,000 personnel to manage two demonstrations in Surabaya on Heroes’ Day, including a protest over Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and a march by students and civil society groups. Authorities say they will respect the right to protest, while preparing traffic diversions and other measures to maintain public order and limit disruption.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:50 WIB
IHSG Decline Could Undermine Indonesian Households’ Purchasing Power
Economists warn that the sharp fall in Indonesia’s benchmark stock index could erode household wealth, confidence and spending, as retail participation in the market has grown. The impact may continue during a recovery, when households could channel money into undervalued shares rather than consumption.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:48 WIB
Family of BYD Collision Victim Grateful for Free Hospital Care Under Serang Regency Programme
A Serang Regency social protection scheme has covered medical costs for Hasan Sykur, an online motorcycle taxi driver injured in a collision with an electric car in South Jakarta. The ‘One Village, 100 Vulnerable Workers’ programme provides BPJS Ketenagakerjaan coverage to more than 33,600 vulnerable workers and is intended to expand social protection in line with a 2025 presidential instruction on poverty alleviation.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:47 WIB
Thousands of Santri Attend Heroes’ Day Commemoration at TGKH Zainuddin Abdul Madjid’s Tomb
Thousands of santri gathered at the tomb of national hero and Islamic scholar TGKH Muhammad Zainuddin Abdul Madjid in Pancor, East Lombok, for a solemn Heroes’ Day ceremony attended by local officials. His grandson highlighted Maulana Syaikh’s role in religious education, the struggle against the NICA forces during Indonesia’s independence struggle, and the establishment of Islamic schools across Lombok.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:47 WIB
Puan Responds to Rumours of Gibran’s Resignation: He Is Still Vice-President
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani urged the public not to speculate about Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s possible resignation, saying he remains in office. The comments come as more than 25 lawmakers reportedly sign up to propose Parliament’s constitutional right to state an opinion over controversy surrounding court rulings on Gibran’s educational qualifications.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:47 WIB
Protests Today: Traffic Diversions Planned from Monas to Parliament
Jakarta’s transport agency has deployed 510 personnel to manage traffic during demonstrations at several locations, including Monas, Bundaran HI and the MPR/DPR complex. Diversions will be introduced only if needed, while public transport is expected to operate normally, subject to possible adjustments to Transjakarta services.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:46 WIB
Batam Man Arrested for Stealing Four-Faced Buddha Statue and Selling It for Rp19.8 Million
Police in Batam have arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of stealing a four-faced Buddha statue from a place of worship in Lubuk Baja and selling it for Rp19.8 million. CCTV footage showed the suspect carrying the statue away, and a joint police team tracked him down in Tanjung Uncang.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:46 WIB
DPR Receives Proposal to Use Right of Opinion over Gibran’s Diploma; Puan Outlines Next Steps
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani says the House has received a proposal to use its Right of Opinion over the controversy surrounding Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high-school diploma. The leadership will consider the proposal after the parliamentary session opens, first hearing input from factions and commissions before deciding on further action.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:45 WIB
Reminder: 2026 Civil Service Recruitment Is Free, Ministry Warns of Brokers
The Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform says all stages of the 2026 civil service recruitment process will be free and selection will be based solely on candidates’ results. The government is preparing vacancies to support national priority programmes and urges applicants to report anyone promising special access or guaranteed acceptance.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:42 WIB
Prabowo Wiretapping Case: Police Legal Division Chief Ahrie Sonta Faces Ethics Hearing Today
National Police Legal Division chief Inspector General Ahrie Sonta Nasution is undergoing an internal ethics hearing after being named a suspect in an alleged illegal-access and wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto and other state figures. The hearing is proceeding alongside the criminal investigation; police have not disclosed the panel’s composition or the ethics-hearing schedule for the other suspects.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:42 WIB
Polri Holds Ethics Hearing for Inspector General Ahrie Sonta, Suspect in Prabowo Wiretapping Case
Indonesia’s National Police has convened a professional ethics hearing for Inspector General Ahrie Sonta after naming him a suspect in an alleged illegal wiretapping operation targeting President Prabowo Subianto. Investigators say several senior officers may also have targeted other public figures, journalists and businesspeople, and allegedly attempted to erase digital logs in October 2026.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:42 WIB
OJK Issues Stern Warning to Stock Manipulators: ‘Don’t Play Games’
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has warned market participants against stock manipulation, coordinated trading and wash trading, saying such practices damage the market and undermine the confidence of 33 million retail investors. The warning comes as OJK pursues capital-market reforms and reports Rp2.23 trillion in administrative fines imposed on 169 parties between January and October 2026.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:42 WIB
Internet Access Transforms the Lives of Cocoa Farmers in Sulawesi
Internet access in Langudon village, Central Sulawesi, has helped cocoa farmers learn new cultivation techniques, compare prices and reach buyers directly, reducing their dependence on middlemen. Farmers and their families are also using online platforms to buy supplies and develop supplementary businesses, while BAKTI has expanded internet access in Buol to 188 points.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:42 WIB
Bandung Motorbike Workshop Accused of Overcharging Customers and Chaining Up Bikes
A workshop in Baleendah, Bandung Regency, has been accused of charging customers excessive prices, with one customer saying a dispute over repairs ended with her motorbike being chained up. Police have received a report and are seeking to resolve the matter through mediation at the village office, with further talks at the police station possible if no agreement is reached.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:42 WIB
Puan: Heroism Must Not Remain a Historical Memory
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani said the spirit of heroism should remain a living national responsibility, rather than merely a memory of the past. On Heroes’ Day, she urged legislators to uphold the House’s constitutional role and said today’s struggle must free Indonesians from poverty, inequality, injustice and dependencies that weaken national sovereignty.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:41 WIB
PKS Faction Signs Proposal to Invoke Right to Express an Opinion over Gibran’s High School Diploma
More than 10 members of the PKS faction in the House of Representatives have signed a proposal to invoke the right to express an opinion over court rulings concerning Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high school diploma. PKS lawmaker Mardani Ali Sera said most House factions were considering the proposal, while the House’s Commission II has said any political follow-up requires consultations among parties.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:40 WIB
Video: Indonesia Strengthens AI Infrastructure as Digital Economy Potential Reaches US$365 Billion
Deputy Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Nezar Patria says Indonesia is bolstering AI infrastructure, skills and regulation to become more than a market and position itself within the AI supply chain. The country’s digital economy could reach US$365 billion to US$1 trillion by 2030, making stronger AI capabilities important to capturing that growth and attracting investment.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:40 WIB
Puan on Reports Gibran May Resign: ‘Let’s Not Speculate and Cause Public Anxiety’
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani urged the public not to speculate about Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigning following a Supreme Court ruling concerning the validity of his high-school diploma equivalency certificate. She said there had been no official statement or change in Gibran’s position, and called on the public to wait for the government’s response.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:40 WIB
Defence Secretary Faces Impeachment Threat as Lawmaker Files Articles
US Representative Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of serious abuses including unlawful military action in Iran and extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean. The House must decide whether to act on the privileged resolution, while President Donald Trump has reiterated his support for Hegseth and the Senate would need a two-thirds majority to convict and remove him.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:39 WIB
Preserving the Legacy of KH Noer Alie, National Hero from Bekasi
The Attaqwa Foundation marked its 70th anniversary by reaffirming its commitment to the educational, religious and community-empowerment work established by its founder, national hero KH Noer Alie. MPR chairman Ahmad Muzani said Noer Alie’s legacy showed that religious devotion and loyalty to the state could reinforce one another, while the foundation outlined its work across education, mosque services and productive waqf management.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:38 WIB
Manpower Ministry to Announce MagangHub Batch 3 Selection Results on 13 November
The Manpower Ministry will announce the results of selection for the second intake of MagangHub Batch 3 on 13 November 2026 through its official portal. Successful applicants are due to begin their placements on 16 November, leaving only a short time to prepare; the programme is intended to give young workers practical experience and skills suited to labour-market needs.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:37 WIB
Indonesia seeks innovative funding for national park conservation
Indonesia is developing a national conservation financing framework that combines reliable funding, stronger governance and measurable results, while retaining government authority over national parks. Proposed approaches include biodiversity credits, project finance for permanence, wildlife conservation bonds and results-based financing, alongside a public-service agency transformation plan for four parks.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:37 WIB
Crowd Demonstrates Outside House, Demands Gibran’s Impeachment
The Gema Keadilan group demonstrated outside Indonesia’s House of Representatives, urging lawmakers to begin impeachment proceedings against Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. The protesters cited a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated Gibran’s high-school equivalency certificate and also called for an investigation into alleged wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:36 WIB
Koster Says Airport–Canggu Tram Will Use Unproductive State Land
Bali Governor Wayan Koster says the proposed 12-kilometre electric tram linking Ngurah Rai Airport with Canggu will use unproductive state-owned land and offer an environmentally friendly response to congestion in southern Bali. The project is expected to cost more than Rp2 trillion and take two years, while environmental group WALHI Bali is seeking transparent disclosure of the route and environmental impact studies before taking a position.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:36 WIB
Polri’s Professional Ethics Panel to Hear Irjen Ahrie Sonta in Wiretapping Case
Polri’s internal oversight division is holding an ethics hearing for Inspector General Ahrie Sonta over alleged illegal surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto. Police have named four serving or former senior generals as suspects, and initial findings indicate that other public figures, businesspeople and media outlets may also have been targeted.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:36 WIB
Russian and Ukrainian Delegations Arrive in Abu Dhabi to Explore Conflict Resolution
Russian and Ukrainian delegations have arrived in Abu Dhabi for trilateral talks with the United States, scheduled for 10 and 11 November. The discussions mark the first trilateral meeting between the three countries since February, with European representatives and officials also expected to attend as Ukraine seeks lasting peace and post-war recovery.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:35 WIB
Gibran Impeachment Motion: Puan to Gather Factional Views Before Parliament Acts
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani says parliamentary leaders will first hear input from factions and commissions before deciding how to respond to calls to impeach Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming. The views were gathered during the recess and will be reviewed before any follow-up action is determined.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:35 WIB
Police Transfer 25 Senior and Mid-Ranking Officers, Including Syahardiantono and Yuda Gustawan
The Indonesian National Police has rotated 25 senior and mid-ranking officers under a police chief’s telegram dated 9 November 2026. The changes include new training and policy-analysis assignments for two commissioners-general, as well as appointments across several regional police forces; Polri says the moves support organisational needs, meritocracy and professional performance.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:35 WIB
Ahead of OECD Secretary-General’s Visit, Airlangga Urges Ministries to Speed Up Reforms
Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto has urged ministries and government agencies to accelerate policy alignment ahead of OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann’s visit to Indonesia on 25 November 2026. Indonesia is conducting technical reviews across 24 of the 25 areas in its OECD accession process, which the government aims to complete by 2028, with implementation and broader stakeholder participation identified as key priorities.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:35 WIB
Puan Warns Against Criminalisation and Silencing of Critics in Parliament Amid Prabowo Wiretapping Case
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani has urged authorities to investigate an alleged wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto transparently and professionally, warning that state powers must not be used for political criminalisation or to silence critical voices. The investigation is among the issues the House will monitor during its current session, alongside a range of social, economic and infrastructure concerns.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:35 WIB
Puan Speaks Out on Reports that Gibran May Resign from Office
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani urged the public not to speculate about Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigning amid controversy over his educational qualifications and calls for a parliamentary right of inquiry. She said the DPR had received reports that lawmakers were collecting signatures to propose the use of the right to express an opinion, but any follow-up would have to comply with parliamentary procedures and the Constitution after the session opened.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 11:34 WIB
Pram Announces Three Jakarta Figures Named National Heroes
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung says President Prabowo Subianto has approved national hero titles for Ali Sadikin, Hoegeng Imam Santoso and Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana, following a recommendation from the Jakarta provincial government. The three were recognised for their contributions to the capital and Indonesia, spanning public service, policing and culture.