Archive: 10 November 2026
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Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:40 WIB
Gibran Says Prabowo Advised Him to Seek Judicial Review over Diploma
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka said President Prabowo Subianto advised him to coordinate with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and seek a judicial review at the Supreme Court over the status of his educational-equivalency certificate. The advice follows a Supreme Court ruling that the certificate was invalid, amid political controversy and reports that Gibran had told Prabowo he was considering resigning.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:40 WIB
Supreme Court to Recruit 4,430 Judges and Civil Servants, Announcement Due in Late November
Indonesia’s Supreme Court plans to recruit 1,600 prospective judges and 2,830 civil servants for the 2026 budget year, with the official announcement expected in late November 2026. The hiring drive is intended to address staffing shortages caused by annual retirements and deaths, which the Court says have hindered judicial services.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:40 WIB
Storytelling Gives Content Creators the Power to Drive Waste-Sorting Campaigns
Jakarta-based creator Cynthia Suci Lestari says storytelling can inspire people to sort and recycle waste, drawing on her own experience of changing her habits after seeing others’ content. Her circular-economy initiative, Bersalingsilang, recently attracted more than 3,000 people to a festival that collected over 1.2 tonnes of textiles, electronic waste and used beauty-product packaging for recycling.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:40 WIB
Observer Says Extortion Allegations in Febrie Adriansyah Case Are Unproven, Explains Why
Public policy observer Yanuar Winarko says testimony in the money-laundering trial involving former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah has not established that Rp3 billion paid by PT Sinarmas to DR Law Firm was connected to extortion. He argues the payments arose from a professional legal-services contract and that the prosecution would need evidence of unlawful coercion or threats under the new Criminal Code.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:40 WIB
Bobby Responds to Jokowi Being Linked to Prabowo Wiretapping Case
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution has urged the public to wait for the investigation before drawing conclusions about allegations that former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo illegally wiretapped President Prabowo Subianto. Bobby says he has not discussed the case with his father-in-law, former president Joko Widodo; four people, including Listyo, have been named suspects, with three detained.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:39 WIB
BNPB: Pidie Jaya Surrounded by Floodwaters, Declares 14-Day Emergency Response
Pidie Jaya regency in Aceh has declared a 14-day emergency response after flooding inundated settlements across four districts and damaged a riverbank. Disaster-response teams are evacuating residents and assessing conditions; floodwater has also temporarily disrupted traffic on a national road linking Banda Aceh and Medan.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:38 WIB
Teuku Rifnu Wikana Says Heroism Means Helping Others
Actor Teuku Rifnu Wikana says honouring Indonesia’s heroes means recognising their sacrifices through everyday acts of compassion, including helping people in need. He also urged Indonesians, particularly young people, to contribute to the nation through their work and creativity.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:38 WIB
Indonesian Carbon Projects Taken to COP31 as Investors and Buyers Are Brought Together
Indonesia used its Carbon Connect forum at COP31 in Antalya to link carbon-project developers with investors, carbon buyers and financial institutions. The government said regulatory certainty, technical readiness and credible emissions measurement are essential for turning project discussions into verifiable mitigation and commercial partnerships.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:37 WIB
Cianjur Land Office Holds Outreach on Agrarian Reform Land Redistribution
Cianjur’s Land Office has begun outreach for the 2026 Agrarian Reform land redistribution programme, targeting 1,927 residents in Batulawang village across 203.4 hectares. As a pilot project in Java, the initiative combines land tenure certainty with infrastructure such as access roads, while addressing residents’ concerns over land they occupy or cultivate.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:37 WIB
Gibran Does Not Want His Diploma Issue to Become a Protracted Controversy
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka said he does not want questions about his diploma to become a prolonged political controversy and said he respects public criticism. He said President Prabowo Subianto advised him to pursue the matter through the State Administrative Court and present his education documents in court, while coordinating with the relevant education directorate over a judicial review at the Supreme Court.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:36 WIB
Rocky Gerung: Data Integration Is for the Benefit of Future Generations
Presidential Advisory Council member Rocky Gerung said data integration should serve national sovereignty and help young people feel more confident about their future. He called for clear accountability, auditable systems and measurable service outcomes, as the Ministry of Law reported more than 50 million legal-administration data exchanges since 2023.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:36 WIB
Supreme Court Formally Releases Ruling Annuling Gibran’s High-School Equivalency Certificate
Indonesia’s Supreme Court has granted a challenge to a 2019 education-equivalency certificate issued for Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and ordered the Education Ministry to revoke it. The court said the records relied upon did not establish that Gibran had completed an overseas qualification equivalent to senior high school, and that the decision to grant equivalency failed to meet the required standard of care.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:35 WIB
Bahlil: Prabowo’s Advice to Gibran on Resignation Bid Should Be Respected
Golkar chairman Bahlil Lahadalia said President Prabowo Subianto’s advice to Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka over his stated intention to resign should be respected. Bahlil said he would first verify the full details and cautioned against speculating about a possible Golkar replacement candidate; the State Secretary said Prabowo had offered Gibran advice rather than rejecting his intention.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:35 WIB
Polri: General Hoegeng’s Exemplary Conduct Inspires Officers’ Work
Indonesia’s National Police say the principles exemplified by former National Police chief Hoegeng Iman Santoso will guide officers and leadership during 2026–2029. The announcement follows President Prabowo Subianto’s posthumous award of National Hero status to Hoegeng, whose integrity, humility and public service are being held up as foundations for rebuilding public trust.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:35 WIB
Even if Gibran Wants to Resign, DPR Keeps Impeachment Option Open: ‘The Sooner, the Better’
Golkar deputy chairman and DPR member Ahmad Doli Kurnia says talks between parliamentary factions on pursuing the House’s right to express an opinion will continue despite Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s reported intention to resign. He says the initiative responds to court rulings concerning Gibran’s high-school-equivalent education documents, and argues the House must address public concerns.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:35 WIB
Bandung Regency Government Urges Companies to Allocate CSR Funds to Protect Vulnerable Workers
Bandung Regent Dadang Supriatna has called on businesses and public institutions to help extend employment social security to vulnerable workers, including through corporate social responsibility funding. The regency says it has covered 182,651 people out of an estimated 862,000 vulnerable workers, and is launching the SIGEMPAR information system to improve targeting and coordination.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:34 WIB
Jakarta Demonstrations Proceed Peacefully, Metro Jaya Police Praise Participants
Most of the 74 public demonstrations notified across Jakarta on 10 November had concluded peacefully by 5pm, with four still under police escort. Metro Jaya Police said officers used communication and a humane approach, and thanked demonstrators and the public for helping maintain calm while normal activities continued.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:33 WIB
South Sumatra provincial government reviews local regulations on vape ban
South Sumatra is considering local regulations to follow up on an Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) fatwa declaring the use, production and trade of e-cigarettes unlawful under Islamic law. Governor Herman Deru said the provincial legal bureau will first review the legal basis and implementation process before the government decides what form any local policy should take.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:33 WIB
HSC List Adds 300 Shares, Removing 6.16% of the JCI’s Weight
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) will add 300 shares to its high shareholding concentration (HSC) list, bringing the total to 383 and removing shares representing 6.16% of the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) from its calculation. The change follows a revised methodology that screens the entire market and identifies stocks where no more than 10 shareholders own at least 92.5% of shares; the exchange says it will review the list regularly and requires improved public share distribution for stocks to be removed.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:33 WIB
Who Was Sultan Muhammad Ali Abdul Jalil Muazzam Syah (Marhum Pekan), Now Named a National Hero?
President Prabowo Subianto has posthumously awarded Sultan Muhammad Ali Abdul Jalil Muazzam Syah, known as Marhum Pekan, the title of National Hero for his role in resisting Dutch influence and shaping the development of Pekanbaru. The recognition honours his military leadership against the VOC and his efforts to establish Senapelan as a trading centre that later grew into the city.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:32 WIB
IKAL Lemhannas Submits Policy Recommendations to Government
The Lemhannas Alumni Association (IKAL) is channeling policy recommendations to the government through its Strategic Center, which conducts research and discussions on national development. Its chair, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, said the newly formed 2026–2031 leadership would strengthen this role and maintain regular engagement with the media on national issues.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:31 WIB
FinExpo 2026 in Bandung Offers Free Financing Consultations
Visitors to FinExpo 2026 in Bandung can receive free advice on financing products, including their rights and obligations as financial-service users. Atome Finance Indonesia is taking part in the event, held as part of the Financial Inclusion Month programme, to promote understanding of formal financing options and their associated risks.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:30 WIB
Student Demonstration at Monas South Crossroads Ends Peacefully
A student demonstration near the Arjuna Wijaya statue at the National Monument in Central Jakarta ended peacefully on Tuesday evening, with participants dispersing at 6.10pm. Joint military and police personnel remained in the area to maintain security and manage traffic as normal activity resumed.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:30 WIB
UIN: Margono Djojohadikusumo’s Service Reflects Foundations of Indonesia’s Economy
UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta says the awarding of national hero status to Margono Djojohadikoesoemo offers an opportunity to reflect on his contribution to people-centred economic institutions. The university highlighted his role in establishing Bank Negara Indonesia and cooperatives, and its academics’ involvement in the campaign for his recognition.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:30 WIB
Shenzhen Unveils APEC China 2026 Host-City Theme Song and Music Video
Shenzhen has released “Meet You Where Wonders Bloom”, the official theme song for its role as host city of APEC China 2026, alongside a music video featuring 176 shots filmed across the city and more than 100 residents. The citywide production presents Shenzhen’s people and international welcome as part of its effort to build enthusiasm for the APEC gathering.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:30 WIB
Mass Protest Against Data Centre Leads to Hundreds of Arrests
Amsterdam police arrested between 150 and 200 people after protesters opposing an AI data centre allegedly forced their way into a Microsoft-linked construction site and damaged facilities. The demonstrations form part of a wider European campaign against the energy and environmental costs of data centre expansion, while Google’s Finnish subsidiary is facing a criminal investigation over alleged forest clearance without an environmental impact assessment.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:28 WIB
Buntet Pesantren Cleric KH Abbas Named a National Hero after Long Campaign
President Prabowo Subianto has named KH Abbas Abdul Jamil, a cleric and independence fighter from Cirebon, a National Hero on Heroes’ Day, 10 November 2026. The decision recognises the role of Islamic scholars and students in Indonesia’s struggle for independence and was welcomed by West Java representatives and the Buntet Pesantren community.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:27 WIB
South Kalimantan Tourism Office Partners with Travel Agents from Eight Regions and Abroad
South Kalimantan’s Tourism Office is building marketing partnerships with travel agents from eight Indonesian regions, Malaysia and Singapore to boost sales of regional tour packages. The initiative, which includes a familiarisation trip and business meetings, will also use Malaysian influencers to promote local destinations and creative-economy products, with the aim of increasing visitor numbers and supporting local economic activity.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:26 WIB
PPSN 2026 Aims to Engage 1 Million Participants in Waste Sorting and Set a MURI Record
Six regional leaders shared community-led waste management approaches at the 2026 National Waste Awareness Week, including diverting municipal funds to collection carts and creating jobs through recycling facilities. The event’s headline target is to involve one million people in waste sorting and set a record with the Indonesian Museum of Records (MURI).
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:26 WIB
Golkar Says Legal Process over Gibran’s School Certificate Is Final
Golkar deputy chairman Ahmad Doli Kurnia says the legal process concerning Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high-school certificate has concluded following rulings by the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court. He argues that Parliament must now consider the political consequences, while Gibran says he intends to pursue further proceedings at the State Administrative Court to establish the validity of his documents.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:26 WIB
CNN Indonesia Photographer Wins MRT Jakarta Journalism Award 2026
CNN Indonesia photographer Adhi Wicaksono has won the Best Photojournalistic Work category at the MRT Jakarta Journalism Award 2026, with an image showing construction of Monas Station against the backdrop of the National Monument. The annual awards attracted 106 entries and recognised journalism exploring how public transport supports mobility, connectivity and Jakarta’s transformation into a global city.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:26 WIB
BYD aims to raise utilisation of its Subang factory to 90% in 2026
BYD Motor Indonesia is targeting utilisation of 80–90% at its Subang manufacturing plant in 2026, as demand for electrified vehicles grows. The company says the factory can produce up to 150,000 vehicles a year and cites market confidence, supply-chain integration and sales-network expansion as factors behind its investment and growth plans.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:25 WIB
Following Prabowo’s Advice, Gibran to File Judicial Review: ‘The President Is Like My Own Father’
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka says a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto changed his mind about stepping down, and that he will follow Prabowo’s advice to pursue a judicial review over the recognition of his overseas high-school documents. The dispute has surfaced amid calls for his impeachment; Gibran says he hopes the political controversy will not drag on.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:25 WIB
List of 19 Figures Awarded National Hero Titles, Including Prabowo’s Grandfather
Nineteen figures were awarded Indonesia’s National Hero title on Heroes’ Day, 10 November 2026, including RM Margono Djojohadikusumo, the grandfather of President Prabowo Subianto. The recipients represent provinces across the country and include military officers, political figures and religious leaders.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:25 WIB
Malaysian and Singaporean Visitors Flock to Batam, Filling Hotels and Restaurants
Batam is seeing a surge of visitors from Malaysia and Singapore during the Deepavali holiday, with hotels, restaurants and culinary centres reporting heavy demand. The influx is also benefiting local tourism and retail, as visitors seek Indonesian food, shopping and a range of leisure activities.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:24 WIB
Residents Find Man’s Body in Bogor’s Cikeas River While Fishing
Residents searching for fish found the body of an unidentified man caught among bamboo debris in the Cikeas River in Gunung Putri, Bogor. Police have taken the body to Kramat Jati Police Hospital for identification and an autopsy to establish the cause of death.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:24 WIB
US, Ukraine and Europe Agree to Expand Talks to End War
The United States, Ukraine and European partners say they will seek broader multilateral talks involving European countries to end the war in Ukraine. Their joint statement, issued ahead of trilateral discussions with Russia in Abu Dhabi, emphasised Ukraine’s sovereignty, credible security guarantees and a robust post-war European security framework.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:22 WIB
IKAL Lemhannas urges public to remain calm over wiretapping case
IKAL Lemhannas has urged the public to stay calm as police investigate an illegal wiretapping case involving former National Police chief LSP, and to allow investigators time to examine the evidence professionally and independently. The organisation also called for responsible oversight, protection of witnesses and evidence, and respect for the presumption of innocence.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:20 WIB
From the Battlefield to the Pesantren: K.H. Yusuf Hasyim’s Journey to National Hero Status
K.H. Yusuf Hasyim, a religious scholar and former military figure, was awarded Indonesia’s National Hero title in 2026. His career spanned the struggle for independence, leadership roles in Nahdlatul Ulama and parliament, and 41 years leading Tebuireng Islamic boarding school.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:19 WIB
KAI Palembang to Provide 3,100 Seats a Day During the Year-End Holiday
KAI’s Palembang regional division will provide an average of 3,100 seats daily across three train services for the 2026 Christmas and 2027 New Year holiday period. Advance bookings are open according to the railway’s 45-day policy, with fares varying by service and passengers urged to buy through official channels.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:19 WIB
Gibran to Prabowo: ‘Mr President Is Like a Father to Me’
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka said President Prabowo Subianto had offered advice during a meeting, including on Gibran’s ongoing educational-qualification diploma case. Prabowo reportedly urged him to pursue the matter through the State Administrative Court and submit education records from primary school through university, while also coordinating with the relevant education directorate over a judicial review at the Supreme Court.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:18 WIB
Gibran joins Prabowo at Palace after expressing intention to resign
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka appeared alongside President Prabowo Subianto at the Palace after telling him he intended to resign, according to State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi. Hadi said Prabowo did not reject the intention but offered suggestions, while Gibran requested the opportunity to establish the authenticity of documents through proceedings at the State Administrative Court.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:16 WIB
PMAAS Implementation in Cirebon Produces 10 Tonnes of Rice per Hectare
Cirebon’s food, agriculture and fisheries agency says an eight-hectare demonstration plot using the Modern Advanced Agriculture System (PMAAS) yielded 10 tonnes of rice per hectare during the 2026 dry season. The result was supported by piped water and closer planting, offering a way to raise production despite the city’s limited and shrinking rice-growing area.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:16 WIB
Gibran Wants to Prove His Diploma Is Valid, but Yusril Says It Is Too Late
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is seeking to prove the validity of his high-school diploma equivalency certificate through the Administrative Court. Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra says final rulings by the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court leave no further legal remedies available in the cases, while the Education Ministry is expected to implement the Supreme Court’s order.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:15 WIB
DPR: There Is No Rule Requiring Prabowo to Approve Gibran’s Resignation
Golkar politician and House of Representatives (DPR) member Ahmad Doli Kurnia says the Constitution does not require President Prabowo Subianto to approve Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s reported resignation. He says the process would fall under Article 8 of the Constitution, amid scrutiny of Gibran’s education records and calls in Parliament for a motion to express an opinion on the issue.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:14 WIB
Supreme Court Annuls Gibran’s High School Equivalency Certificate: ‘This Is a National Interest, Not Merely a Candidate’s’
The Supreme Court has ruled that the high school equivalency certificate issued to Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is invalid and void by law. It said the alleged administrative breach concerns the rights of all Indonesians eligible to vote and stand for election, and not merely the interests of election candidates.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:14 WIB
AHY’s Response When Asked Whether He Would Become Vice-President if Gibran Resigns
Democratic Party chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said he did not know what President Prabowo Subianto and Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka discussed, and declined to comment on speculation that he could replace Gibran. Gibran reportedly expressed an intention to resign amid developments concerning court rulings on the validity of his diploma; the matter would be subject to constitutional procedures.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:13 WIB
Jambi Regional Council Urges Law Enforcement to Investigate Illegal Oil Palm Planting in Nature Reserve
Jambi provincial legislators have called on law enforcement to identify those behind the illegal planting of 60 oil palm seedlings in the Sultan Thaha Saifuddin Grand Forest Park. The seedlings were removed after a forest and land fire, and officials are also being urged to investigate whether the planting was linked to the blaze.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:13 WIB
Prabowo’s Grandfather, Margono Djojohadikusumo, Awarded National Hero Title
President Prabowo Subianto has awarded the National Hero title to his grandfather, R.M. Margono Djojohadikusumo, recognising his contributions to Indonesian independence and the country’s political and economic foundations. Margono helped establish Bank Negara Indonesia and held key roles in post-independence institutions and diplomatic negotiations; his nomination underwent review by a panel of experts.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 18:13 WIB
Deputy Industry Minister maps data centre sector’s electricity and workforce needs
Deputy Industry Minister Faisol Riza says a newly convened national Data Centre Team is identifying the power, water, technology, regulatory and human-resource requirements for the sector’s operations and investment. The team is also considering around 10 provinces as potential development locations, with final choices to depend on further discussion and regional readiness.