Archive: 10 November 2026
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Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 04:30 WIB
377 Violations Recorded During Senior Secondary Academic Ability Tests, 14 Classified as Serious
Indonesia’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education recorded 377 alleged violations during the first two rounds of the Academic Ability Test (TKA) for senior secondary and vocational school students, including 14 cases classified as serious. The ministry is investigating the serious cases and says violations included exam proctors or supervisors posting images or livestreams from test rooms, contrary to testing procedures.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 04:07 WIB
Migrant Boat Sinks off Senegal, Killing 39
At least 39 people are believed to have died after a boat carrying migrants sank off Senegal, with the victims reportedly from nearby villages. The tragedy comes amid continued deadly crossings on the Atlantic route, prompting Senegalese officials to condemn smugglers and call for awareness campaigns and expanded legal migration options.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 04:00 WIB
More Than Just Resigning: Isyana Bagoes Oka Reveals Kaesang’s Message to Her
Deputy Minister Isyana Bagoes Oka has resigned as PSI deputy chairwoman to focus on her government duties under President Prabowo Subianto. She said party leader Kaesang Pangarep accepted her decision and urged her to concentrate on public service, particularly family development and family-planning programmes.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 03:59 WIB
Jetour Invites Media to Test T-Series, Showcasing T1 and T2 on Jakarta’s Varied Routes
Jetour invited media to test its T1 and T2 SUVs on urban and more challenging routes around Jakarta, demonstrating features for parking, steep descents and uneven terrain. The company also outlined the models’ hybrid specifications and positioned the T1 for urban use and the T2 for broader adventure driving.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 03:34 WIB
HKTI Agribusiness Investment Partnerships Aim to Boost Indonesia’s Food Self-Sufficiency
The Indonesian Farmers’ Harmony Association (HKTI) has brought together government, banks, state-owned food companies, investors and farmer organisations to strengthen agribusiness partnerships and investment. Speakers highlighted competitive, sustainable food self-sufficiency, expanded access to finance and seed production, while the Agriculture Ministry reported Rp104.03 trillion in agricultural KUR lending through November 2026.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 03:22 WIB
BMKG Issues Extreme Rain Warning for Three North Sumatran Regencies
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned of very heavy to extreme rain in Humbang Hasundutan, Pakpak Bharat and Samosir regencies in North Sumatra. It also forecast heavy rain, rough seas and possible tidal flooding in several parts of the country, urging residents and travellers to take precautions during the seasonal transition.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 03:19 WIB
Gibran’s Equivalency Certificate Has Not Been Destroyed: What Happens to His Vice-Presidential Position?
Parliament and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education have yet to act on a Supreme Court ruling declaring invalid the education-equivalency certificate used by Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka as a requirement for the 2024 presidential election. DPR Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said lawmakers will consider the issue through formal parliamentary procedures once the session resumes and the full ruling is available; the ministry has also not begun implementing the decision.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 03:18 WIB
Prabowo Orders BNPB to Increase Disaster Preparedness Supplies
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) to expand stocks of emergency supplies ahead of the rainy season. BNPB chief Kristomei Sianturi reported heightened alerts in three sub-districts and preparedness status in 74 others across six provinces, with heavy rain forecast to peak on 11 November.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 03:00 WIB
Crew Member of Helicopter That Crashed in Barito River Buried in Tangerang
Yayan Supyansuri, a 39-year-old crew member of a helicopter that crashed while supporting forest and land-fire suppression operations in South Kalimantan, was buried in Tangerang. His family said he had asked to be laid to rest beside his father; search teams recovered his body after the crash, while two foreign crew members survived.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 03:00 WIB
PSI’s Internal Turmoil: The Resignations of Giring, Raja Juli and Isyana, and Kaesang’s Response
Three prominent PSI figures—Giring Ganesha, Raja Juli Antoni and Isyana Bagoes Oka—announced their departures from the party on 9 November 2026, drawing attention because they held senior party roles and were also part of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. Giring said his decision followed personal reflection and a sense that aspects of the party’s direction no longer aligned with his original ideals; Raja Juli and Isyana are also notable as founding members involved in PSI’s establishment in 2014.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 02:46 WIB
Government Speeds Up 287 Licensing Services to Address Investment Bottlenecks
Indonesia’s Investment and Downstreaming Ministry/BKPM has introduced a deemed-approval mechanism for 287 of roughly 560 licensing services, setting deadlines for applications that meet requirements. The government says the measure, alongside regional investment desks, is intended to reduce delays and help unlock investment, including an estimated Rp 2,500 trillion previously held up by licensing issues.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 02:30 WIB
Sassuolo sack Alberto Aquilani after five consecutive defeats
Sassuolo have dismissed head coach Alberto Aquilani after a run of five consecutive defeats in the 2026/27 Italian league. The club thanked Aquilani and his staff, while reports say Roberto D’Aversa has agreed to take over as the team seeks to reverse its slide and avoid relegation.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 02:28 WIB
Indonesia Secures Rp2.5 Trillion in Investment Commitments from Europe
Indonesia has secured investment commitments worth about Rp2.5 trillion from UK and Dutch investors, targeting industrial land use at JIEP and exploration of digital infrastructure development in Central Java’s Batang Industrial Estate. The agreements, signed at the 2026 Indonesia Investment Forum in London, come as Indonesia reported Rp1,539.2 trillion in investment realisation in January–September, with officials highlighting industrial estates’ role in attracting long-term global capital and creating jobs.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 02:25 WIB
Environment Minister: Indonesia Pavilion to Promote Five Climate Strategies at COP31
Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat said Indonesia will use its pavilion at COP31 in Antalya to advance five approaches, including green industrialisation, nature-based solutions and emissions cuts in major cities. Indonesia will also call for broader climate financing and inclusive responses, with a proposed climate justice law intended to ensure women, young people and Indigenous communities benefit from climate action.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 02:13 WIB
PDIP’s Hasto Says Prabowo Wiretapping Case Is ‘Hostage Politics’, Questions Who Ultimately Received Information from Listyo Sigit
PDI Perjuangan secretary-general Hasto Kristiyanto has described the alleged illegal surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto and other public figures as a form of political intimidation or “hostage politics”. He called for investigators to identify who ultimately received the intercepted information or ordered the surveillance, as police continue to investigate the case involving several senior officers named as suspects.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 02:11 WIB
Asahan Regent Attends Inauguration of 2026 Investment Desk
Asahan Regent Taufik Zainal Abidin attended the launch of North Sumatra’s 2026 Investment Desk, a provincial initiative intended to coordinate government support and remove obstacles facing investors. Officials say the forum should improve licensing and investment realisation while helping promote regional potential, with the intended benefits including jobs and wider economic opportunities.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 02:07 WIB
Blitar Couple Made Pornographic Videos After Their Business Went Bankrupt
A married couple from Blitar allegedly produced and sold pornographic videos and photos online, earning Rp20 million–Rp30 million a month after their business failed. Police say the operation began in March 2025 and generated about Rp400 million in total; the couple were arrested at their rented accommodation in Denpasar.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 02:05 WIB
Prabowo Orders Weather Modification to Prevent Further Disasters in Sumatra
President Prabowo Subianto has directed the BMKG, BNPB and other agencies to conduct weather-modification operations in disaster-affected parts of Sumatra to reduce the risk of further flooding and landslides. Officials said 41 follow-on disasters were recorded between April and November 2026, while the country braces for peak rainfall from December to February and authorities are prioritising river normalisation and preparedness.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 02:00 WIB
BMKG Prepares Weather Modification Operations in Sumatra to Avert Disasters During Peak Rainy Season
BMKG and the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) are preparing weather modification operations in parts of Sumatra ahead of the peak rainy season, forecast for December 2026 to February 2027. The measures are intended to reduce extreme-rainfall risks in three provinces still recovering from disasters, particularly where river normalisation remains incomplete.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 01:51 WIB
Papua Highlands Provincial Government Needs Regional Transfers for Development
Papua Highlands officials say reductions in central government transfers are constraining development because the province has no significant alternative revenue source of its own. They are asking President Prabowo Subianto to restore transfers, including special autonomy funding, and to exempt newly formed autonomous regions from efficiency cuts.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 01:30 WIB
House of Representatives’ Legislative Body says Copyright Bill will provide a legal framework to protect creative works
The DPR’s Legislative Body says the Copyright Bill is intended as an overarching legal framework protecting creators’ moral, exclusive and economic rights, with technical details to be set out in implementing regulations. Its chair also said the public would be able to monitor deliberations on 1,117 issues submitted by the government and raised the possibility of treating certain digital copyright infringements under a monistic criminal-law doctrine.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 01:25 WIB
Commission III Urges Attorney General’s Office to Expose Alleged Protectors of South-east Sulawesi Nickel Boss
DPR Commission III member Rudianto Lallo has urged prosecutors to identify anyone suspected of protecting Arif Kurniawan’s alleged illegal mining operations in South-east Sulawesi from 2013 to 2025. The Attorney General’s Office says it is still investigating a possible connection between Kurniawan and former National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, while investigators allege two companies continued mining after their permits expired in 2015.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 01:18 WIB
Thief Stabs Junior High School Pupil to Death in West Kalimantan; Police Had Offered Reward
A 15-year-old junior high school pupil was found dead at her home in Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, with 17 stab wounds; the assailants also stole her motorbike. Police offered a reward of up to Rp5 million for information before arresting two suspects, who are being questioned as investigators establish their roles and the motive.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 01:15 WIB
Can Middle-Income Workers Receive Rp900,000 in Wage Subsidy? Manpower Minister Explains
The government is still verifying the recipient list for the fourth-quarter 2026 Wage Subsidy Assistance (BSU), which is expected to reach about 13.3 million workers with a one-off payment of Rp900,000. Manpower Minister Yassierli said eligibility, including for middle-income workers, will depend on the final data and programme criteria; the applicable regulation requires recipients to be Indonesian citizens with a national identity number and active BPJS Employment membership through August 2026.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 01:14 WIB
Indonesia Opens Pavilion at COP31 in Türkiye
Presidential special envoy Hashim Djojohadikusumo opened Indonesia’s pavilion at the UN climate conference in Antalya, presenting it as a platform for turning climate ambitions into practical action. He said climate measures must go hand in hand with economic development, food and energy security, and public welfare, while calling for international cooperation and adequate financing.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 01:04 WIB
Bahlil to Delegate Class C Mining Permits to Local Governments in Disaster-Hit Areas of Sumatra
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says he will transfer authority for Class C mining permits to regencies and municipalities affected by disasters in Sumatra, enabling faster river dredging. The excavated sand and stone may be used for flood-control embankments or sold through local-government partnerships, but river restoration must remain the priority.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 01:01 WIB
Pramono to Renovate Two Gambir Primary Schools as Six-Storey Buildings with Lifts
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung says the city will prioritise a multi-year revitalisation of two primary schools in Gambir for the 2027 budget year. The redevelopment is expected to include six storeys and lifts, while SDN 13 Petojo Utara will also be prepared to accommodate a special-needs school amid demand for such facilities in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 01:00 WIB
Indonesia pushes to restore 12 disaster-hit markets in Aceh
Twelve of 127 markets damaged by floods and landslides in Aceh in late 2025 still need repairs, while affected markets in North Sumatra and West Sumatra have all reopened. The government is coordinating repairs and funding to support the recovery of disaster-hit small businesses, with more than 88 per cent of affected MSMEs in Aceh back in operation.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 01:00 WIB
Overseas Digital Products Subject to VAT: How the Collection System Works
Indonesia has introduced an automated system to collect VAT on qualifying digital transactions with overseas providers, effective from 25 September 2026. The Directorate General of Taxes says the system streamlines collection of an existing tax rather than creating a new one, using transaction data to identify purchases subject to VAT.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:58 WIB
Bringing Mothers’ Stories from Kalimantan to Papua, Peri Bumi Founder Speaks at COP31
Peri Bumi founder Yasmina Hasni is taking accounts from mothers, children and Indigenous communities in Indonesia to COP31, arguing that the climate crisis is a child-health crisis. She will urge policymakers to put children’s health at the centre of climate plans and funding, support a rapid and fair transition away from fossil fuels, and recognise the role of families and community networks in climate education.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:57 WIB
Property Sector Continues to Grow as Economic Expansion Creates New Opportunities for Investors
Bekasi recorded Rp9.7 trillion in investment in the first half of 2026, with property the city’s second-largest investment-contributing sector after industry. Against this backdrop, Summarecon Bekasi is expanding its commercial portfolio with Jade Boulevard, a development intended to support the area’s growing residential, business and lifestyle activity.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:56 WIB
IPOT X Studio Launches More Than 80 Widgets as Indo Premier Strengthens AI-Powered Investment Analysis Technology
PT Indo Premier Sekuritas has launched IPOT X Studio, a customisable digital workspace featuring more than 80 widgets for market monitoring and investment analysis, supported by AI technologies. Integrated with its conversational investment assistant INAI, the platform aims to help investors navigate market information through both chat-based and visual tools.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:50 WIB
Idham Azis Absent as 10 Former National Police Chiefs Meet Prabowo; Dai Bachtiar Speaks Out
Former National Police chief Dai Bachtiar said he did not know why Idham Azis was absent from a meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and 10 former police chiefs in Hambalang. The gathering was organised following an invitation from the Association of Retired Indonesian Police Officers, amid public discussion linking Idham to an alleged wiretapping case involving current police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:45 WIB
Megawati Threatens to Expel PDI-P Members Accused of Disloyalty: ‘Those Who Waver Should Leave’
PDI-P chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri warned party members against divided loyalties and said she would personally take responsibility for expelling those she considers traitors. She also cautioned members not to exploit their party positions for financial gain and briefly addressed public discussion of alleged wiretapping.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:42 WIB
Jensen Huang’s Alleged Affair with Suspected Chinese Spy Could Leave His Wife with a Vast Fortune
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has reportedly admitted to having an affair, amid allegations linking him to Alice Huang, a Chinese business executive suspected by US intelligence of working for Beijing. The article estimates that Lori Huang could receive as much as half of Jensen’s reported US$162.2 billion fortune in a California divorce, although any settlement would depend on the couple’s circumstances and the applicable property rules.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:40 WIB
Police Prepare Security and Traffic Measures for 10 November Heroes’ Day Demonstration in Jakarta
Several community groups are expected to stage demonstrations in Jakarta on Heroes’ Day, 10 November 2026, with Metro Jaya Police coordinating security preparations with the military, Jakarta provincial government and other stakeholders. Police say they will protect the right to express opinions while urging demonstrators to maintain order, and are preparing traffic measures for affected roads.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:33 WIB
France Accuses Iran of Hacking Supermarket Refrigerators, Spoiling Food
France has accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of carrying out an unprecedented cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems in October, causing temperatures to rise and perishable food to be discarded. Paris says it has summoned Iran’s ambassador, is considering further responses and will pursue European-level sanctions, while prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:30 WIB
Getting to Know the Sang Hyang Dedari Dance: Its History and Spiritual Meaning
The Sang Hyang Dedari is a sacred Balinese ritual dance performed by prepubescent girls, traditionally with their eyes closed and accompanied by sacred chants. Communities associate it with prayers for protection from disease and misfortune, while local accounts and practices—including its links to agriculture—vary between villages.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:30 WIB
Deputy Defence Minister Attends Remembrance Day Ceremony, Strengthening Indonesia’s Defence Diplomacy
Deputy Defence Minister Yusuf Jauhari attended the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at Menteng Pulo War Cemetery in Jakarta, honouring those killed in armed conflicts, particularly the Second World War. The Ministry of Defence said Indonesia’s participation also underscored its commitment to international defence cooperation and diplomacy, as well as to peace grounded in historical remembrance and shared humanitarian values.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:30 WIB
New Twist in Alleged Prabowo Wiretapping Case: Former Police Chiefs Meet as Parliament Seeks the Mastermind
Four police officers, including former National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, have been named suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping and electronic-data deletion case involving President Prabowo Subianto and others. Parliament’s Commission III plans to question the National Police Chief about the investigation, including the alleged mastermind and motive, while Prabowo has met ten former police chiefs in Hambalang.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:29 WIB
Ahead of Delisting of 18 Issuers, Only Two Companies Have Submitted Buyback Plans
The Indonesia Stock Exchange says only two of the 18 companies facing delisting have disclosed plans to buy back shares, and just one has completed a buyback from public investors. The exchange is pressing the remaining issuers to comply and says it will coordinate with the Financial Services Authority while prioritising the rights of public shareholders.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:20 WIB
Why Did Trump and the Republicans Suffer Such a Heavy Defeat in the 2026 Midterm Elections?
The article argues that Republicans’ sweeping losses in the 2026 US midterms stemmed from voters’ frustration over living costs, tariffs, immigration enforcement and the war with Iran, alongside declining trust in Donald Trump. It then examines retrospective voting and economic voting theories, suggesting that inflation and unemployment can impose a structural burden on incumbents, while noting that history and perceptions complicate the verdict.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:20 WIB
Danantara Responds to Reports of State-Owned Enterprise Takeover of Sritex
Danantara says acquiring an existing company, including assets of bankrupt textile firm Sritex, is one option under consideration as it plans to enter Indonesia’s textile industry. No final decision has been made, with the state investment agency also weighing the construction of new production facilities.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:10 WIB
Former National Police Chief Dai Bachtiar recounts Prabowo’s reaction to learning he was allegedly wiretapped
President Prabowo Subianto was reportedly shocked to learn that he had been among the targets of an alleged illegal wiretap, according to former National Police chief Dai Bachtiar. Prabowo called for the case to be handled under the law and praised the current police chief, while expressing concern about possible consequences for national security stability.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:05 WIB
Dudung Says Kemenko Polkam Was Also Targeted in Alleged Surveillance
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Dudung Abdurachman says he and others at his ministry were reportedly among about 6,000 people targeted in an alleged surveillance operation, which is under investigation by the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department. He says interception must be legally justified, particularly when it concerns the head of state, and has left the case’s handling to the police while ministry operations continue as normal.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:03 WIB
Tito Karnavian Denies Being Barred from Travelling Abroad over Prabowo Wiretapping Case, Says There Are Many Hoaxes
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has denied reports that he was barred from travelling abroad over an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto, calling the claims circulating on social media false. The case has so far seen four people named as suspects, including senior police officials, over alleged unauthorised interception of the President’s phone and other public figures’ communications.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:03 WIB
CPNS 2026: 150,000 Positions Planned — Five Key Things Applicants Need to Know
Indonesia is recalculating its civil servant recruitment needs, with around 150,000 CPNS positions expected, although the figure is not final. The government also says fresh graduates will have an opportunity to apply, subject to the qualifications and competencies required for each role.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:00 WIB
Giring, Raja Juli and Isyana Bagoes Resign from PSI
Three prominent politicians from the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI)—Giring Ganesha, Raja Juli Antoni and Isyana Bagoes Oka—have resigned from the party. Giring said his decision followed a careful personal review and reflected differences between the party’s direction and the causes he had originally championed, while emphasising that his public service would continue.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 00:00 WIB
Dudung Speaks Candidly About Large-Scale TNI Deployment to Jakarta: It Is Precautionary
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Dudung Abdurachman says the deployment of tens of thousands of Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel to Jakarta is a precautionary measure and would enable the military to assist local authorities or police if requested. The TNI has not specified the deployment’s precise purpose or officially disclosed the number of troops, and its spokesperson declined to comment on speculation that it was linked to forthcoming demonstrations.