Archive: 12 November 2026
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:21 WIB
KADI launches anti-dumping investigation into HRC imports from Belarus
Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) has opened an interim review of anti-dumping measures on hot-rolled coil (HRC) imports from Belarus and Kazakhstan. It says preliminary evidence points to changed trading circumstances that could affect the applicable dumping margins; the investigation is expected to take up to 12 months.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:21 WIB
After 34 Years of Waiting, 1,570 Transmigrant Families Receive Certainty Over Land Rights
The Ministry of Transmigration has handed over 2,770 land-ownership certificates to 1,570 transmigrant households across five provinces, resolving claims that in some cases had remained unsettled for decades. The government says the distribution is part of a wider effort that has provided certificates for 16,835 plots over the past two years, giving families legal security and a basis for building livelihoods.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:21 WIB
Many Indonesian Graduates Are Still Unemployed: What Is the Government Doing?
Deputy Minister Fauzan says 9.01 per cent of university graduates—about 1.01 million people—were unemployed in 2026, highlighting a mismatch between higher education and labour-market needs. The Higher Education, Science and Technology Ministry is seeking closer links between universities and industry, while urging institutions to improve the quality, accessibility and relevance of their programmes and collaborate on solutions to poverty.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:20 WIB
Police Uncover Mail-Order Bride Trafficking Case Involving Victims’ Ages Being Falsified
Indonesia’s National Police have arrested three suspects in an alleged human-trafficking scheme that recruited three women as mail-order brides for Chinese nationals. Investigators say victims aged 18 and 20 had their birth years altered, while their photographs were marketed to agents abroad for up to Rp500 million each; the suspects face charges under Indonesia’s anti-trafficking law.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:20 WIB
BPJN Races to Secure Land for Jambi–Rengat Toll Road
The Jambi National Road Implementation Agency is accelerating land acquisition for the Jambi–Rengat toll road, with the government aiming to secure at least 50 per cent of the required land by next year. The 48.7-kilometre Section II is expected to proceed to tender in line with land-acquisition progress and will be funded through loans from the IsDB and AIIB, with total construction costs estimated at Rp17 trillion.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:20 WIB
Two Months Left: Tax Director-General Says Rp500 Trillion Still Needs to Be Collected
Indonesia’s tax authority says it needs to secure around Rp500 trillion in tax revenue in November and December to meet the 2026 state budget target. The Directorate General of Taxes is relying on policy measures—including marketplace income-tax collection, digital-services VAT and global minimum tax oversight—as well as tighter compliance monitoring and administrative reforms.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:19 WIB
Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry Braces for 3 Million-Tonne Output Loss
Indonesia’s palm oil industry could lose up to 3 million tonnes of production in 2027 as El Niño raises drought and plantation-fire risks, with smallholders’ financial constraints adding to the threat. Production, exports and domestic consumption remained strong through September 2026, while Gapki is promoting climate-resilient planting materials and calling for a national replanting drive to bolster long-term productivity.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:18 WIB
Megawati Urges Residents to Turn Kitchen Waste into Compost Using the Teba Method
Megawati Soekarnoputri has urged households and communities to process organic waste using the teba method, turning kitchen scraps and leaves into compost. She said the approach can be carried out at home or collectively and called for disciplined waste sorting and recycling as part of a circular economy.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:18 WIB
PKB Calls for Release of Yogyakarta Protesters Who Were Not Involved in Violence
The National Awakening Party (PKB) has urged authorities to release protesters detained in Yogyakarta on 10 November 2026 if they are not proven to have engaged in violence. Police said 154 of the 157 people detained have been released; two were handed to the provincial narcotics agency, while another was named a suspect in an alleged explosives or weapons-related offence.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:17 WIB
MPR says Gibran’s resignation leaves Indonesia’s vice-presidential post vacant
MPR speaker Ahmad Muzani said Gibran had submitted his resignation and that the vice-presidential post was now vacant, requiring the assembly to fill it within 60 days. MPR leaders are due to meet to set a plenary session, request two candidate nominations from President Prabowo, verify their documents and prepare a draft decree.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:17 WIB
UGM Again Warns Authorities That Crowd Control Must Not Violate Human Rights
Universitas Gadjah Mada has urged law enforcement to respect freedom of expression and academic freedom following clashes during a protest in Yogyakarta. The university condemned intimidation and excessive force, saying that criticism is essential to democracy and that crowd-control measures must comply with the law and human-rights principles.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:16 WIB
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Wiyagus Urges Local Governments to Strengthen TB Response Down to Village Level
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Akhmad Wiyagus has urged local governments to make tuberculosis control a priority and extend it to village level, with adequate planning and funding. He highlighted cross-sector cooperation, including community health cadres and security personnel, as well as preventive treatment for close contacts, as key to achieving Indonesia’s 2045 development goals.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:16 WIB
Judge Declares Gibran Certificate Lawsuit at Jakarta Administrative Court Lapsed and Ends Proceedings
The Jakarta Administrative Court has declared PT Mercy Toga Kirana’s lawsuit over Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high-school equivalency certificate lapsed, after the Education Ministry revoked the certificate to implement a final Supreme Court ruling. The judges said continuing the case would serve no practical purpose because the challenged decision no longer existed, and ordered the plaintiff to pay Rp457,000 in court costs.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:16 WIB
Deputy Minister Urges Optimisation of Public Service Malls for Post-Disaster Recovery
Deputy Minister for Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Purwadi Arianto has called for Public Service Malls (MPPs) to be optimised to speed the restoration of public services after disasters in North Sumatra. He stressed the need for trained staff and clear service operating standards, while Governor Bobby Nasution urged local authorities to accelerate the establishment and opening of MPPs.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:15 WIB
AI Technology Helps Property Developers Identify Potential Buyers
Property technology firm AtlasGo is deploying AI-based tools with several Intiland projects in Surabaya to assess buyer intent, link marketing activity to sales conversions and reduce administrative work for sales teams. The tools also include virtual tours and location intelligence intended to help buyers understand neighbourhood characteristics and commercial potential.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:15 WIB
Prabowo: Justice and Prosperity Can Be Achieved in a Peaceful Atmosphere
President Prabowo Subianto has urged Indonesians to preserve national unity and put the interests of the country and its people first. He said justice and prosperity depend on a peaceful atmosphere, calling on citizens to be alert to efforts to divide the nation and stressing the need for statesmanship across society.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:15 WIB
Firli Bahuri Attended PP Polri Event Before Being Visited by Investigators
Former Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman Firli Bahuri attended a Persatuan Purnawirawan Polri event before police investigators visited him that evening over his failure to attend two summonses as a suspect. He said he would attend the next examination, while the investigation remains stalled: prosecutors returned the case files and later sent back the notice of the investigation’s commencement because investigators had not completed the required instructions.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:15 WIB
Industry Minister Reveals the Skills Companies and Factories Are Now Seeking
Industry Minister M Sarmuji says vocational education must equip workers with sector-specific technical skills as manufacturing investment and technology advance. The Industry Ministry graduated 3,133 students from 13 polytechnics and community academies, arguing that closer industry-education links can improve job placement and make Indonesia’s young population an asset for industrial competitiveness.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:14 WIB
How Long Will Manchester United Keep Changing Managers?
Manchester United may be preparing to replace Michael Carrick with US national team coach Mauricio Pochettino, continuing a pattern of frequent managerial turnover since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013. Despite ownership changes and substantial investment, the club has failed to win a league title in that period, while its rivals have achieved greater stability and success.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:13 WIB
Bima City Pitches Integrated Business District to Global Investors
Bima City is seeking investors for the Rp272.85 billion Plaza Hybrid Mantika, a mixed-use development planned on municipal land in the city centre. The project is intended to strengthen Bima’s role as a regional centre for trade and services, while generating jobs and opportunities for local businesses and MSMEs.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:13 WIB
Jakarta Provincial Government Seeks to Introduce More Innovative Library Activities
Jakarta’s Library and Archives Service is expanding innovative programmes to keep libraries functioning as community knowledge hubs, with more than 700 activities held annually at Jakarta Library. The service is also using AI to speed up administrative tasks, allowing librarians to devote more time to visitor support and public activities.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:12 WIB
What causes back pain after sitting for too long?
Prolonged sitting can contribute to back pain through muscle tension, lack of movement and uncomfortable positioning, although pain may also reflect an underlying spinal or nerve condition. Regular movement and ergonomic adjustments may help, while persistent pain or neurological warning signs require medical assessment.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:12 WIB
Prabowo accepts Gibran’s resignation and praises his performance
President Prabowo Subianto said he had accepted Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s resignation, describing the decision as statesmanlike and praising his work in office. Prabowo cited Gibran’s visits to 35 provinces and inspections of government projects at 303 locations, while senior officials met to discuss the next steps.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:11 WIB
Prabowo Confident Gibran Will Succeed in His Future Career and Service
President Prabowo Subianto said he believes Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka will succeed in his future career and public service after deciding to resign from office. Prabowo praised Gibran’s two years in government, citing visits to 35 provinces and 149 regencies and municipalities, and inspections of 303 government project sites.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:11 WIB
Gibran Meets PSI Volunteers and Politicians After Prabowo Accepts His Resignation
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka met supporters and politicians from the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) at the Vice-Presidential Palace after President Prabowo Subianto accepted his resignation. Prabowo praised Gibran’s two years of service, citing visits to 34 provinces and 149 regencies and cities, as well as inspections of 303 government project sites.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:10 WIB
East Jakarta Administration Urges Residents to Use Mobile Training Unit Services
East Jakarta’s regional job training centre is encouraging residents to take advantage of its skills courses, including a mobile service that brings training to neighbourhoods on request. The centre operates 13 Mobile Training Unit vehicles and offers courses ranging from digital marketing and office administration to food production, vehicle maintenance and hairdressing.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:10 WIB
Indonesian Corporate Bond Issuance Slumps: Here’s Why
Corporate debt issuance in Indonesia fell 12.75% year on year to Rp139.6 trillion by the end of September 2026, as higher funding costs and competition from government securities, Bank Indonesia instruments and bank loans weighed on the market. Companies are increasingly favouring shorter maturities to avoid locking in high rates, while issuance for investment has risen despite working capital remaining the main use of funds.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:10 WIB
Prabowo Sends Special Message to Gibran After He Leaves Vice-Presidential Post
President Prabowo Subianto thanked Gibran Rakabuming Raka for his contribution from the election campaign through the first two years of the government, and expressed confidence in his future. Prabowo said he would continue supporting Gibran and wished him and his family strength as they face a difficult period.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:10 WIB
PLN Employees’ Zakat Funds Distributed to Retirees in Makassar
PLN’s Baitul Maal Foundation and the company’s Srikandi unit distributed gifts to former employees in Makassar and surrounding areas, using zakat, infaq and alms collected from PLN staff. Held ahead of National Electricity Day, the initiative was framed as both social assistance and a way to maintain ties with retirees who contributed to the company.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:10 WIB
Yusril Has Read Gibran’s Resignation Letter: Just Five Paragraphs
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra says Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s resignation letter to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) was brief and stated that he was stepping down voluntarily. The letter also asks the MPR to act under the Constitution’s provisions for filling a vice-presidential vacancy, while Yusril cites personal considerations and public sentiment as reasons for the decision.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:09 WIB
Health ministry renovates 10,000 homes to curb tuberculosis spread
Indonesia’s government is using housing improvements alongside medical treatment to help curb tuberculosis, with a programme to renovate 10,000 homes in low-income communities with high TB rates. About 1,000 homes have been completed so far, and the Deputy Health Minister called on local governments to identify eligible households and coordinate submissions, supporting the national target of controlling TB by 2035.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:09 WIB
Tax Directorate seeks to collect remaining Rp500 trillion target in final two months of 2026
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxes says it needs to collect about Rp500 trillion in November and December to meet its 2026 tax revenue target. The agency is pursuing new tax measures, strengthening staff performance and upgrading its Coretax system, as collections reached 68.2% of the annual target by September.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:09 WIB
Khozin Says Motion to Express an Opinion Is No Longer Relevant After Gibran Submits Resignation
DPR member Muhammad Khozin said the proposed motion to express an opinion should not proceed after Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to the MPR, and the DPR plenary session scheduled to discuss it was cancelled. The MPR has up to 60 days to process the vice-presidential vacancy, while President Prabowo Subianto has 14 days after receiving the MPR’s request to propose two candidates.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:08 WIB
Judge Rejects Silmy Karim’s Objection; Extortion Case Proceeds to Evidence Stage
A Jakarta corruption court has rejected former Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections Silmy Karim’s objection to the charges against him and ordered prosecutors to continue the case by presenting witnesses. Karim is accused of extorting applicants for immigration documents and receiving gratification, with prosecutors alleging total extortion proceeds of nearly Rp 169 billion and gratification worth Rp 33.9 billion.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:07 WIB
When Is the Best Time to Eat Fruit? Here’s What You Need to Know
There is no strong evidence that fruit must be eaten at a particular time to maximise its benefits; for most healthy people, overall diet and consistent intake matter more. The article outlines how fruit can be eaten throughout the day, discusses portions and fruit juice, and cites the WHO recommendation for people over 10 to consume at least 400g of fruit and vegetables daily combined.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:06 WIB
Video: Gibran Resigns – MSCI Drops Eight Stocks: Where Are the JCI and Rupiah Headed?
Indonesian markets are contending with domestic and international factors affecting flows into equities and bonds, including MSCI’s removal of eight stocks from its indices and reports of Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s resignation. Sucor Sekuritas CEO Bernadus Wijaya said the MSCI changes were expected during Indonesia’s consultation period over its emerging-market status, while Gibran’s reported resignation could ease domestic political turbulence and support the market.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:06 WIB
JCI Closes 2.66% Higher at 5,250.90 After Gibran Resignation and MSCI Review
Indonesia’s Composite Stock Price Index (JCI) rose 2.66% to 5,250.90, closing at its intraday high as investors weighed Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s resignation bid and MSCI’s index review. Energy shares led gains, while the review removed several Indonesian stocks from its Standard and Small Cap indices, with Bumi Resources Minerals moving from Standard to Small Cap.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:05 WIB
Pertamina and PLN Urged to Use Local Currency for Oil and Gas Imports
Co-ordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto has urged state-owned Pertamina and PLN to use local currency transactions (LCT) when purchasing oil and gas, saying this could ease pressure on the rupiah. He highlighted the scale of Indonesia-China trade and the availability of Bank of China as a clearing bank to support wider use of the rupiah-yuan framework.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:04 WIB
Co-ordinating Minister Yusril Explains Difference Between Removing Vice-President Through Impeachment and Resignation
Yusril Ihza Mahendra outlined the constitutional procedures for a vice-president’s resignation, distinguishing them from impeachment, which involves the House of Representatives (DPR). If the vice-president resigns, the MPR must select a replacement from two candidates nominated by the President within 60 days; no automatic successor or direct public vote applies.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:03 WIB
Minister confirms decree revoking Gibran’s education equivalency certificate
Education Minister Abdul Mu’ti confirmed that the ministry has issued a decree revoking a 2019 certificate relating to the equivalency of Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s education. The ministry says the certificate has been withdrawn and no longer has binding legal force, following a final Supreme Court ruling; Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said the equivalency is therefore void.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:03 WIB
Gibran Resigns as Vice-President; Prabowo Says He Believes He Can Get Through This Period with Resilience
President Prabowo Subianto said he believes Gibran Rakabuming Raka can withstand the difficult circumstances surrounding his resignation as vice-president, praising his conduct as statesmanlike. MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani said Gibran had submitted a resignation letter to the MPR and sent a matching letter to Prabowo.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:02 WIB
Embodied AI’s Next Frontier: Integrating Intelligence with Real-World Systems
A new white paper by Avnet, the National and Local Co-Built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center and GYH.AI says embodied AI’s wider industrial adoption hinges on integrating AI, sensors, computing, motion control, energy management and connectivity into reliable systems. It stresses application-led technology choices, gradual development from specialised systems and lifecycle planning to ensure solutions can be deployed, maintained and scaled.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:02 WIB
Gibran gives resignation letter to Prabowo before submitting it to MPR
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka first handed his resignation letter to President Prabowo Subianto at Merdeka Palace before delivering it to MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani. A subsequent meeting involving Prabowo, legislative leaders and ministers was expected to discuss the constitutional next steps, including the president’s responsibility to address the vacancy in the vice-presidential office.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:02 WIB
Businesses Mitigate Risk from Rupiah Weakness
Deputy Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dradjad Hari Wibowo said political volatility may put temporary pressure on the rupiah, but businesses have generally incorporated exchange-rate movements into their risk management. He also outlined government plans to improve listed companies’ valuations by encouraging more efficient capital use and pursuing reforms informed by Japan and South Korea.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:02 WIB
PTDI and South Korean Companies Collaborate to Boost Industrial Capacity
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has signed four memoranda of understanding with South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries and KAEMS to expand cooperation in fighter-aircraft components, simulators and aircraft maintenance. The agreements are intended to strengthen Indonesia’s aerospace capabilities and supply-chain role, while widening MRO services and exploring a future medium-sized commercial aircraft.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:01 WIB
Permits for 12 Industrial Estates in Central Java to Be Issued Within 30 Days, Down from Two Years
The central government says permits for 12 proposed industrial estates in Central Java will be completed within 30 days, after similar processes previously took as long as two years. A new Investment Desk will coordinate obstacles involving permits, land and infrastructure as the province seeks to attract investment beyond established industrial centres; investment reached Rp72.54 trillion through September 2026.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:00 WIB
Gibran Resigns, DPR Plenary Session on Impeachment Motion Called Off
The DPR has cancelled a plenary session scheduled to consider a motion for the right to express an opinion (HMP) concerning Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, after he submitted a resignation letter to the MPR. The motion had reportedly been backed by 120 MPs from eight parliamentary factions; the MPR says it will process Gibran’s resignation request.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 16:00 WIB
iPhone or Android: Which Has Better Battery Life? Here Are the Test Results
CNET tested 28 phone models by measuring battery levels after three hours of video streaming and a 45-minute stress test. Several iPhones led the results, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max retaining 99% after the stress test, while selected Android models also posted strong figures.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 15:59 WIB
Panama Rejects US Claim of Joint Control over Canal
Panama has reiterated that it alone controls and operates the Panama Canal, rejecting US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claim that the two countries jointly control the waterway. Officials said maritime security cooperation with the United States and other countries does not transfer sovereignty, which Panama assumed in full in 1999 under a 1977 treaty.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 15:56 WIB
AI transforms the global media landscape, bringing opportunities and challenges
A report by China’s Xinhua Institute says AI is reshaping the global information ecosystem, expanding content production while making fabrication easier and creating new tensions between media outlets and audiences. It calls on news organisations to promote inclusive access, digital ethics and rights, and collective rules as AI adoption widens regional divides.