Archive: 12 November 2026
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:36 WIB
Up 62%, Pertamina Posts Rp34.2 Trillion Profit in H1 2026
State-owned energy company Pertamina reported net profit of US$1.9 billion (Rp34.2 trillion) in the first half of 2026, up 62% year on year. The company also reported oil and gas production of 935 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and said its contributions to the state through taxes, non-tax revenue and dividends exceeded Rp208 trillion by the end of June.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:35 WIB
Alongside Gibran’s Supporters, Chicken Noodle and Es Podeng Carts Arrive at Vice-Presidential Palace
Street-food vendors joined supporters of Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka at the Vice-Presidential Palace in Jakarta, where food was being arranged for a gathering. The meeting took place as Gibran was reportedly preparing to submit his resignation to the MPR, while supporters voiced their backing and said they would support him in the 2029 election.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:35 WIB
Freeport Chief Says Indonesia’s Copper Production Has Now Surpassed Japan’s
PT Freeport Indonesia president director Tony Wenas says combined copper output capacity at Freeport and Amman Mineral exceeds Japan’s annual production of about one million tonnes. The two companies alone make Indonesia the world’s fourth- or fifth-largest copper producer, positioning the country to benefit from rising global demand and constrained supply, particularly as copper is essential to electricity networks and the energy transition.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:33 WIB
Gibran Greets Reporters on Arrival at MPR Building, Carrying Folder to Submit Resignation Letter
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived at the parliamentary complex amid reports that he would submit his resignation to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR). Projo chairman Budi Arie Setiadi had confirmed the resignation report the previous day, while a senior MP said Gibran was expected at around 11am.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:32 WIB
BYD Admits Assembly Error Involving Da Tang Electric SUV
BYD apologised after some Da Tang electric SUVs were found with front and rear wheels fitted with the wrong-sized rims, a mix-up caused by a supplier’s coding error. The company is offering free inspections and replacements, transport support and a recalculation of affected vehicles’ warranty periods, while tightening checks with its supplier.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:31 WIB
Vice-President Gibran Arrives at Parliament Amid Resignation Speculation
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived at Indonesia’s parliamentary complex as reports circulated that he had submitted a resignation letter to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR). The claims emerged amid debate in the House of Representatives (DPR) over a motion to express an opinion linked to questions about his academic qualifications; Gibran made no comment on arrival.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:31 WIB
Danantara Launches Danareksa Investments After Consolidating Four State-Owned Investment Managers
Danantara Asset Management has launched Danareksa Investments, the new identity of a fund manager formed by merging four state-owned firms, which had combined assets under management of more than Rp170 trillion in June 2026. The consolidation aims to strengthen investment capabilities and distribution while expanding retail access, including selected money-market mutual funds with a minimum investment of Rp10,000.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:30 WIB
Thinner Wallets: Indonesians Prioritise Loan Repayments Over Spending
Bank Indonesia’s October 2026 consumer survey found that households devoted a smaller share of their income to consumption and more to loan instalments, even as consumer confidence improved. The share allocated to savings also rose, suggesting households are adjusting how they manage their finances; the survey does not establish why these shifts occurred or whether nominal spending or debt changed.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:29 WIB
DIY Police Release 154 Protesters; One Named as Suspect and Two Referred to Narcotics Agency
Yogyakarta police have released 154 of 157 people detained after demonstrations turned violent, saying investigators found insufficient evidence to prosecute them. One person was named as a suspect for allegedly carrying a Molotov cocktail and weapons, while two others who tested positive for drugs were referred to the provincial narcotics agency.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:28 WIB
As Reports of Gibran’s Resignation Emerge, Food Carts Begin Arriving at the Vice-Presidential Palace
Several food carts selling local dishes arrived at the Vice-Presidential Palace complex in Jakarta, where their operators were preparing to trade. The reason for their presence was unclear, while media access to the vendors was restricted; a car said to be used by Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka also entered the complex, though it was not confirmed whether he was inside.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:28 WIB
Constitutional Court to Deliver Rulings on 15 Statutory Reviews This Thursday Afternoon
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court is scheduled to deliver decisions or rulings on 15 petitions challenging provisions of various laws, including those on elections, the military, political parties, and electronic information. The court will also hear expert and/or presidential witness testimony in a separate challenge to the Criminal Procedure Code before the afternoon session.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:28 WIB
Gibran Arrives at MPR Building in Black Suit and Red Tie
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived at the MPR/DPR complex amid reports that he planned to resign. A senior lawmaker said Gibran would submit his resignation letter, though the article reports only his arrival and does not confirm that the letter was handed in.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:27 WIB
Iran Designates Argentina’s Navy and Air Force as ‘Terrorist Organisations’
Iran has designated Argentina’s Navy and Air Force as terrorist organisations in retaliation for Buenos Aires’ earlier designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Argentina rejected the move as baseless, while the practical consequences remain unclear; the decision follows similar Iranian action against British military and intelligence bodies.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:26 WIB
Rupiah Breaks Through Rp 18,200 as Bank Indonesia Explains the Causes
The rupiah weakened to Rp 18,248 per US dollar, as expectations of higher US interest rates, stronger inflation data and rising Treasury yields fuelled dollar strength and capital outflows. Bank Indonesia also cited domestic concerns and year-end demand for foreign currency, and said it is intervening in several markets to stabilise the exchange rate.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:26 WIB
Government strengthens ISPO to ensure sustainable national palm oil production
Co-ordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto says the government is strengthening Indonesia’s sustainable palm oil certification system and developing an information platform to link plantation certification with supply-chain data. He also highlighted palm oil’s economic contribution and said support for smallholders is intended to raise productivity without expanding plantation areas.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:25 WIB
Breaking: Vice-President Gibran Submits Resignation Letter as JCI Surges 2%
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) rose 2% to 5,217.39 in Thursday’s morning session, amid reports that Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka planned to submit his resignation to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR). The report comes as Gibran faces legal and political pressure over questions about the validity of his education documents used in his 2024 vice-presidential candidacy.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:25 WIB
Education Ministry Formally Revokes Gibran’s Secondary Education Equivalency Certificate
Indonesia’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education says it has revoked Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s certificate equating his overseas secondary education with Indonesian high-school qualifications, following a final Supreme Court ruling that declared the document invalid. The ministry has asked the Jakarta State Administrative Court to halt a separate lawsuit over the certificate because it has already been withdrawn.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:25 WIB
Gibran Arrives at MPR Building Wearing a Red Tie and Carrying a White Folder
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived at the parliamentary complex to formally submit his resignation as vice-president to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR). He had earlier met President Prabowo Subianto at Merdeka Palace before travelling to the building.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:25 WIB
DANA earns GREENSHIP Platinum rating
DANA has become Indonesia’s first fintech company to receive a Platinum rating under GBCI’s GREENSHIP Interior Space certification for its Jakarta head office. The assessment recognised measures including energy and water efficiency, waste management, indoor air quality, office occupancy monitoring and employee wellbeing, highlighting how sustainability practices can be incorporated into everyday business operations.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:25 WIB
Volunteers Weep as Gibran Reportedly Resigns: ‘It Is the Best Decision’
A volunteer supporting Gibran Rakabuming said she backed his reported resignation as vice-president, calling it the best decision for him and appearing tearful outside the Vice-Presidential Palace. She said volunteers would support him in the 2029 presidential election, while reports said he would submit his resignation to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) that afternoon.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:25 WIB
Volunteers Weep as Gibran Considers Resigning: ‘He Is Breaking Free from a Vicious Circle’
Volunteers gathered outside the Vice-Presidential Palace amid reports that Gibran Rakabuming Raka would resign as vice-president, with one supporter saying she backed his decision. She said resignation could allow him to consolidate a newly formed volunteer network, which she expects to support his bid for the presidency in 2029.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:25 WIB
General Suyudi Reveals Two Wiretapping Channels, Including an ‘Attention Channel’ Suspected of Bypassing Official Procedures
National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto told a parliamentary commission that investigators had identified two wiretapping channels: a formal route and an internal ‘attention’ route allegedly used without the required investigative documents or court order. He said both routes used the same technical infrastructure, potentially allowing unauthorised interceptions to be concealed among legitimate operations.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:24 WIB
Two More Police Officers Dismissed Over Detained Woman’s Sexual Abuse Case
Two officers from Dompu Police have been dismissed after an ethics tribunal found them in breach of professional rules in a case involving a female detainee who became pregnant in custody. Their dismissals follow that of former Dompu Police chief Ipda Sarbani, who was found to have raped the detainee; investigators also uncovered a plan to terminate her pregnancy.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:24 WIB
Indonesia Air Force details water-bombing safety rules
The Indonesian Air Force has outlined mandatory checks and flight procedures for helicopter water-bombing missions, including visual navigation, assessments of weather and aircraft power, and aborting unsafe water-collection attempts. Five helicopters are on standby for forest and land firefighting, with the Air Force saying missions have so far proceeded safely.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:24 WIB
Jayabaya Urges Graduates to Adapt to the Digital Transformation of Industry
At Universitas Jayabaya’s 68th anniversary and 2025/2026 graduation ceremony, Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji called for closer cooperation between government, universities and industry to ensure graduates’ skills match changing workforce needs. The university graduated 968 students, while its rector and foundation chair highlighted institutional quality, achievements and the founding mission of advancing education.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:21 WIB
Gibran Arrives at MPR Building in Black Suit, Carrying a Folder
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived at the MPR building in Jakarta to meet its leaders, amid heightened security and media attention. The article also outlines the constitutional process for a vice-president’s resignation and the MPR’s role in choosing a replacement if the post becomes vacant.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:20 WIB
Arrowpoint Investment Partners selects Arcesium to scale Asia-focused multi-strategy platform
Singapore-based Arrowpoint Investment Partners, which manages US$2 billion and oversees 24 portfolio managers across Asia and the Middle East, has partnered with Arcesium to use its Opterra data and operations platform and managed services. The technology is intended to help Arrowpoint onboard managers and expand its multi-asset strategies, reflecting growing demand among regional investment firms to scale and modernise their operations.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:20 WIB
Communications Minister Reshuffles Ministry Officials and Calls for Swift Action
Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has appointed eight officials, urging them to move quickly in delivering the ministry’s 2025–2029 strategic plan. She said communication must remain central to the ministry’s work so the public can access comprehensive information about government programmes and policies.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:19 WIB
Indonesia and Norway Sign First Article 6.2 Carbon Deal to Support Energy Transition
Indonesia and Norway have signed the country’s first Article 6.2 agreement, directing international carbon finance towards renewable-energy projects, initially including floating solar, through a results-based incentive programme. The deal is intended to address investment barriers, enable verified emissions reductions to be transferred under the Paris Agreement, and support Indonesia’s climate targets and energy transition.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:19 WIB
Vice-President Gibran Arrives at MPR Building, Ready to Submit Resignation Letter
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived at the parliamentary complex in Jakarta to submit a resignation letter to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), after telling President Prabowo Subianto of his intention to step down. The reported move follows legal and political pressure over the validity of education documents used in his 2024 vice-presidential candidacy; if the resignation is accepted, the MPR would handle the vacancy and select a replacement within 60 days under the Constitution.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:17 WIB
Gibran Arrives at MPR, Hands in Resignation Letter?
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived at the parliamentary complex as MPR leaders stood by to meet him, amid reports that he would submit his resignation. The visit comes as 120 MPs from eight factions have proposed a parliamentary right to express an opinion on his eligibility, with a plenary session scheduled for later in the day.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:17 WIB
12 NATO Countries to Invest Rp800 Trillion in Cruise Missiles and Long-Range Attack Drones
Twelve countries have pledged a collective US$50.66 billion over ten years to develop and procure deep precision-strike capabilities, including systems able to reach targets more than 2,000 kilometres away. The investment is not a single NATO weapons contract; spending will depend on national procurement decisions and the progress of multinational programmes.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:16 WIB
Gibran Arrives at MPR to Submit Resignation
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived at the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) to submit his resignation from office to its leaders. The development follows a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace, after Gibran was reportedly said to have submitted his resignation to the President the previous evening.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:16 WIB
Gibran Arrives at MPR Building, Ready to Submit Resignation Letter
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived at the DPR/MPR complex amid reports that he would submit his resignation. The visit follows the House of Representatives’ decision to exercise its right to express an opinion over the validity of his diploma certificate, as some lawmakers have moved to impeach him.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:15 WIB
Illegal Gold Mine Produces Six Tonnes a Year, Prabowo Says Rp15 Trillion in Wealth Is Lost
President Prabowo Subianto says an unauthorised gold mine has operated for eight years, producing about 500kg of gold each month and costing the state an estimated Rp15 trillion annually in lost revenue. He said the proceeds could fund renovations at 15,000 schools, alongside the 70,000 school repairs budgeted by the government through December 2026.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:15 WIB
Kadin Business Leaders Respond to Employment Protection Law
Kadin Indonesia has urged the government to take businesses’ differing capacities into account when drafting regulations to implement the newly enacted Employment Protection Law. It warns that a sharp rise in labour costs without gains in productivity or business flexibility could curb expansion, hiring and formal employment, and calls for dialogue and an adequate transition period.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:14 WIB
Gibran Leaves the Palace After Meeting Prabowo
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is set to submit his resignation to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), after first meeting President Prabowo Subianto at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad confirmed the meeting and said Gibran would proceed to the MPR leadership in Senayan to hand over his resignation letter.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:13 WIB
Indonesia and China to Negotiate Trade Pact to Narrow Deficit
Indonesia and China plan to begin negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, with President Prabowo Subianto and President Xi Jinping expected to discuss the process at the Shenzhen APEC Summit. Jakarta hopes the pact will make trade more balanced and address non-tariff barriers; the deficit with China reached $21.20 billion in the first nine months of 2026, while Chinese and Hong Kong investment in Indonesia exceeded Singapore’s.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:13 WIB
Gibran Meets Prabowo at the Palace Before Submitting Resignation Letter to the MPR
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming was reported to be meeting President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace ahead of a planned visit to the MPR on 12 November 2026. DPR Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad confirmed the meeting but said he did not know what Gibran intended to submit; Commission III Chairman Habiburokhman said Gibran would hand in a resignation letter at 11am.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:13 WIB
Malang Youths Clarify After Viral Video Accuses Them of iPhone Theft Scam
A group of young people in Malang have denied attempting to scam or rob a homeowner after a video of their visit, prompted by an iPhone tracking location, went viral. The owner of the missing iPhone says they were seeking confirmation, while police have received a complaint alleging defamation over the video’s negative narrative.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:12 WIB
Motorcyclist Dies After Skidding on Piyungan Twin Bridge in Bantul
A 28-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control and falling on the Jogja–Wonosari road in Bantul, reportedly because the surface was wet after rain. Police urged motorists to slow down on slippery roads and wear helmets meeting Indonesian National Standards (SNI).
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:12 WIB
Indonesian Stocks Defy Political Turmoil as Jakarta Composite Index Soars 1.8%
The Jakarta Composite Index rose as much as 1.89% despite domestic political uncertainty, including reports of Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s resignation and an MSCI announcement. Analysts said easing foreign selling and stronger coal prices supported the market, while investors remained cautious about political stability and policy continuity.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:12 WIB
Dekso-Samigaluh Road in Kulon Progo Paraled by Landslide
Heavy rain triggered a landslide that completely blocked the Dekso-Samigaluh road in Kulon Progo, prompting a temporary closure while crews clear mud and fallen trees. Police have directed traffic to alternative routes, with separate recommendations for motorbikes and cars; the reopening time has not yet been announced.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:12 WIB
The Conglomerates Whose Stocks MSCI Has Dropped
MSCI’s November 2026 index review removes Barito Pacific and Bumi Resources Minerals from its Global Standard indexes, while Bumi Resources Minerals moves into the Small Cap category. Seven other Indonesian stocks are cut from the Small Cap indexes, most of them linked to major conglomerates; the changes take effect on 1 December.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:11 WIB
MPR Speaker on Standby for Vice-President’s Arrival Amid Resignation Speculation
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani said he was awaiting Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who was expected at parliament at around 11am, but he did not know what Gibran intended to announce. The comments came amid speculation that Gibran had submitted a resignation letter, a claim made by a House commission chairman.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:11 WIB
Klook launches K.ai, an AI agent to manage merchants’ back-office operations
Klook has begun a phased global rollout of K.ai, an AI agent that can retrieve business information and carry out tasks such as checking bookings and changing inventory or prices through its merchant portal. The company says early users have completed some routine updates up to 95% faster, while users recorded 3.4 times as many monthly bookings as non-users; the tool also generates product listings and turns reviews and performance data into business insights.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:11 WIB
Rupiah Under Pressure, BI Says Indonesia’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Remain at US$146.8bn
The rupiah faces external pressure as markets increasingly expect US Federal Reserve rate rises from December 2026 and into 2027, while domestic concerns add to currency-market uncertainty. Bank Indonesia says foreign exchange reserves stood at US$146.8 billion at the end of October 2026 and is intervening in currency and government bond markets to support stability.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:10 WIB
BMKG: Indian Ocean off western Aceh at risk of high waves from 12 to 15 November
BMKG has issued an early warning for high waves in waters off western Aceh and surrounding areas between 12 and 15 November 2026. Waves of 1.25 to 2.5 metres are expected, prompting the agency to urge fishermen and sea-transport operators to take extra care.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:10 WIB
Who Is TK? The Mysterious Figure Mentioned by the National Police Chief in the Prabowo Wiretapping Case
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told a parliamentary committee that Inspector General Ahrie Sonta Nasution allegedly ordered surveillance and instructed a person identified only as TK to carry it out. The allegations also include unauthorised wiretapping, reporting results to former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and attempts to delete records; Ahrie has been named a suspect and detained.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 11:08 WIB
Kotawaringin Timur Futsal Players Rescue a Pangolin
A group of men’s futsal players in Kotawaringin Timur rescued a pangolin found near Sampit’s 29 November Stadium while returning from training and handed it to local conservation officers. The animal showed no visible injuries, and officials are considering how best to return it to its natural habitat; the incident highlights public awareness of protected wildlife.