Archive: 12 November 2026
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:51 WIB
PAN Legislator to Police Chief Suyudi: Charge Listyo Sigit and the Others with Treason
PAN lawmaker Nazaruddin Dek Gam urged National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto to pursue treason charges against former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and three other generals over alleged illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto. Police have named all four as suspects; three are in detention, while one is not being held because he has suffered a stroke.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:51 WIB
Police Chief Says Listyo Sigit Was End User of Presidential Spy Operation
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told a parliamentary hearing that former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo allegedly ordered and selected targets for illegal surveillance, and received its final results. The targets reportedly included senior government officials, politicians, law enforcement bodies, activists and students; Suyudi cautioned that appearing on the target list does not imply wrongdoing.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:50 WIB
Gibran Reportedly to Submit Resignation Letter as Vice-President to MPR at 11am
Habiburokhman said Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka was expected to deliver a resignation letter to the MPR at 11am on Thursday, following reports that he had told President Prabowo Subianto he intended to step down. The reported decision comes amid political developments related to rulings by the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court, as well as a dispute over Gibran’s educational credentials.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:50 WIB
Low-Cost Credit Has Rp36.6 Trillion Left This Year; 2027 Allocation Rises to Rp386.9 Trillion
The government has disbursed Rp300.8 trillion in programme loans by 31 October 2026, leaving Rp36.6 trillion of the distributed allocation unused for the rest of the year. It plans to raise the 2027 programme target to Rp386.9 trillion, primarily through the People’s Business Credit (KUR), while expanding financing schemes for agriculture, housing, labour-intensive industry and disadvantaged women.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:49 WIB
BP BUMN backs SIG’s efforts to boost Probolinggo’s marine tourism and economy
The state-owned enterprises regulator has backed Semen Indonesia (SIG) and Probolinggo regency’s efforts to develop coastal tourism through the nine-day Seven Beaches Festival 2026. The initiative combines community and small-business opportunities with environmental conservation, including mangrove planting and education, as part of wider efforts to generate sustainable local growth.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:49 WIB
Jakarta City Government Says Procurement Governance Is Linked to Public Service Quality
North Jakarta Mayor Hendra Hidayat says transparent, accountable procurement is essential to successful development and better public services. The North Jakarta administration held a two-day training programme for 400 officials, focused on procurement governance, early fraud detection and corruption prevention.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:48 WIB
MSCI Drops 8 Indonesian Stocks: BRPT Removed and BRMS Downgraded
MSCI has announced changes to the composition of its Indonesian indexes, effective after the market closes on 30 November 2026. Barito Pacific (BRPT) will be removed from the Global Standard Indexes, Bumi Resources Minerals (BRMS) will be moved to the Small Cap Indexes, and seven other Indonesian stocks will leave the Small Cap Indexes.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:48 WIB
Police Chief Says Listyo Sigit and Others Used an Internal Channel for Illegal Tapping
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told lawmakers that an internal “attention” channel was allegedly used to conduct wiretaps without investigators’ requests, warrants or court approval. The allegations implicate former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and others, and form part of an investigation into purported illegal surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto and other public figures.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:47 WIB
Q4 tax planning: seven details businesses should review before year-end
Businesses in Indonesia are urged to review taxable income, deductions, withholding tax and VAT, related-party and cross-border transactions, tax incentives, and supporting records before year-end. Early checks can help identify liabilities and documentation gaps, improve compliance and forecasting, and ensure tax positions are defensible during scrutiny.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:47 WIB
Abbas Says Palestinians Face War, Destruction and Displacement
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Palestinians continue to face war, destruction and efforts to displace them, while insisting that Israeli actions would not weaken their resolve or national rights. He called for Palestinian unity, humanitarian aid and reconstruction in Gaza, as reports also described injuries in settler attacks on olive pickers and activists in the occupied West Bank.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:47 WIB
BNPPDT Chief Visits Sebatik to Map Indonesia-Malaysia Border Issues
BNPPDT chief Maruli Simanjuntak visited Sebatik to assess border demarcation issues, the opening of the Sebatik State Border Crossing Post, and local infrastructure and welfare needs. He said several issues could be addressed through inter-agency coordination, with action potentially beginning in early 2027, while technical work to synchronise the decades-old border line continues.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:45 WIB
Foreign Media Focus on Reports of Gibran’s Resignation to Prabowo
International outlets have reported claims that Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto, amid controversy over his educational qualifications and signs of strain in the governing alliance. However, the resignation remains unconfirmed, with Gibran’s office yet to respond and the Vice-President previously saying he would pursue legal avenues to validate his education documents.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:44 WIB
Two people killed in New York building collapse
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at least two people had died after a building collapsed in New York City, with more than 10 others taken to hospital and some in critical condition. Firefighters and paramedics have deployed 250 personnel, while rescuers continue searching for people believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:43 WIB
383 Shares Removed from Composite Index Calculation: What Is HSC and What Are the Implications?
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and the Indonesian Central Securities Depository (KSEI) have identified 383 shares as having a high shareholding concentration (HSC) and excluded them from the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) calculation, effective 13 November 2026. The designation reflects ownership concentration among a small number of shareholders; it does not mean the shares are delisted or that the issuers have necessarily breached capital-market rules.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:43 WIB
Silmy Karim to Face Preliminary Ruling Hearing in Extortion Case Today
Former Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections Silmy Karim and two other defendants are due to hear a preliminary ruling in their alleged extortion and bribery case at the Central Jakarta Corruption Court. Karim is accused of extorting Rp168.92 billion and receiving Rp33.94 billion in gratification, amid allegations that immigration permits were delayed or withheld to extract payments.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:42 WIB
Police Chief Says Listyo and Associates’ Alleged Wiretapping Targets Included Prabowo and the Attorney General’s Office
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told parliament that an investigation into alleged illegal wiretapping implicated a broad range of targets, including President Prabowo, government officials, lawmakers, political figures and law-enforcement bodies. Four people, including former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, have been named suspects; investigators are also examining a separate allegation of conspiracy to commit treason, which Suyudi said cannot be inferred from the wiretapping evidence alone.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:41 WIB
Flash Drives and Interception Logs Seized in Case Involving Alleged Spying on President
Police say they have seized devices, documents and interception logs as evidence in an alleged illegal surveillance case involving President Prabowo Subianto. The investigation reportedly identified targets across government, parliament, law enforcement and civil society; four senior police officers have been named as suspects.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:40 WIB
DIY Police Return 154 People Detained After 10 November Demonstration
Yogyakarta police have returned 154 of the 157 people detained after unrest following a 10 November demonstration, saying investigators found insufficient evidence of criminal involvement. One person has been named a suspect over alleged possession of Molotov cocktails, firecrackers and a knife, while two people who tested positive for drugs were handed to the provincial narcotics agency.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:40 WIB
Police Chief Reveals Five-Stage Method in Alleged Wiretapping of President Prabowo
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto outlined five alleged stages in the illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto, including the issuing of instructions, setting up surveillance, reporting results and deleting data. He told a parliamentary commission that the operation allegedly involved senior police figures and that target numbers were entered into a system without the required case-related checks.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:40 WIB
Netherlands explores raising women’s share of armed forces to 30 per cent
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is considering increasing women’s representation in its armed forces from 13 per cent to at least 30 per cent by 2030. The plan includes preparing women for special operations roles, with eight personnel already enrolled in training intended to help them complete the Dutch Commando Corps and Maritime Special Operations Forces basic course.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:40 WIB
Eramet to Sell Stake as Haji Isam Eyes Weda Bay Nickel Mine: Production Figures
French mining group Eramet is in the process of selling its indirect stake in PT Weda Bay Nickel as part of a broader effort to reduce debt, with Indonesian businessman Haji Isam reportedly considering a purchase. Weda Bay’s mining and NPI output have been hit by a months-long suspension, while the company has raised its 2026 external ore sales target following a revised government-approved work plan.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:38 WIB
Listyo Sigit’s Home Searched in Investigation into Alleged Spying on President Prabowo
Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told lawmakers that investigators searched the home of General Listyo Sigit Prabowo as part of an investigation into alleged illegal surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto. Four police generals have been named as suspects, with the alleged surveillance said to have begun in 2025.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:37 WIB
Government prepares electricity and water supplies for Batam data centres
The government says Batam has sufficient electricity and raw-water supplies to support data-centre development at Nongsa Digital Park, and is working with BP Batam on measures including weather modification and seawater reverse osmosis. It is also pursuing regulatory and permitting reforms, as Batam reported 7.28 per cent economic growth in the second quarter of 2026 and investment of Rp59.73 trillion through the third quarter.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:35 WIB
Prabowo Wiretapping Orders Allegedly Issued via WhatsApp Group
Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told parliament that alleged illegal surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto was exposed after an order to disband a WhatsApp group and delete the intercepted data. Several senior police officers have been named as suspects, with investigators alleging that phone numbers were monitored without proper legal authorisation during 2025–2026.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:35 WIB
Gerindra Politician Says Gibran Will Submit Resignation Letter
Gerindra politician Habiburokhman said Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka would submit his resignation letter to the House of Representatives on Thursday, amid an emerging parliamentary motion questioning his eligibility. The claim follows reports that Gibran had already handed a letter to President Prabowo Subianto, while senior lawmakers said they had not confirmed the resignation and scheduled a plenary session for Thursday afternoon.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:35 WIB
National Talent Committee Planned, Allowing Civil Servants to Move Careers Across Agencies
The Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform is developing a national framework to enable civil servants to move between government agencies and into strategic roles. The proposed package includes a National Talent Committee, revised job-family pathways and a standardised talent database, intended to make career decisions more consistent and support national priorities on merit-based principles.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:34 WIB
PDI-P Politician on Alleged Plot by Listyo: Bring Down His Commander First
PDI-P lawmaker Safaruddin urged investigators to begin with the alleged commander in a wiretapping case involving former National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, calling for an ethics hearing. He also called for the death penalty for four people over an alleged plot, while National Police chief Suyudi Ario Seto outlined the suspected wiretapping operation and its alleged chain of orders.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:33 WIB
National Father’s Day: Ibas Highlights the Importance of Fathers’ Role in the Family
Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono (Ibas) urged fathers to see National Father’s Day as an opportunity to strengthen their family roles and contribute to the country’s future. At a discussion in Jakarta, he raised pressures facing young families, including living costs, financial literacy, online lending and gambling, and called for policies and workplaces that better support parenting and family resilience.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:33 WIB
Roles of Four Suspects in Prabowo Wiretapping Case: Listyo Sigit Set Targets and Received Results
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto has outlined the alleged roles of four suspects in an illegal wiretapping case, including surveillance that targeted President Prabowo Subianto. Former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo allegedly selected targets and received the results, while three other suspects are accused of approving, relaying or carrying out the surveillance and handling its records.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:33 WIB
Maldives to Ban Entry to Holders of Israeli Passports
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu says a draft immigration law will impose an unconditional ban on entry for holders of Israeli passports, dropping a previous proposal that linked the restriction to Israel ending its actions against Palestinians. The move reflects the Maldives’ continued support for the Palestinian cause and its opposition to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:32 WIB
National Police Chief Reveals Alleged Wiretap Targets, Including the President and Activists
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told a parliamentary committee that an investigation into alleged illegal wiretapping identified potential targets ranging from the President and government institutions to activists and students. He stressed that inclusion on the list does not imply involvement in a crime; four people have been named as suspects as investigators continue examining the case.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:32 WIB
Indonesian Air Force Explains Water-Bombing Procedures for Tackling Forest and Land Fires
The Indonesian Air Force has outlined helicopter water-bombing safety procedures for fighting forest and land fires, including pre-flight checks, visual-flight requirements and limits on water-collection manoeuvres. The guidance stresses that crews must assess weather, terrain and aircraft power, and abandon a manoeuvre if conditions are unsafe; the Air Force says five helicopters are on standby and operations have so far been safe and smooth.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:32 WIB
National Police Chief: Police Report Filed over Alleged Coup Plot in Presidential Wiretapping Case
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto said police have filed a report alleging a conspiracy to commit treason in connection with an alleged illegal wiretap targeting President Prabowo Subianto. The investigation is examining the purpose and orders behind the alleged surveillance, while a parliamentary commission has called for the case to be pursued under treason provisions.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:31 WIB
Revealed: Listyo Sigit Allegedly Ordered Wiretapping and Selected Targets
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told a House of Representatives committee that former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo allegedly ordered illegal wiretapping and chose its targets, including through verbal instructions or WhatsApp messages. Investigators have named four people as suspects and are examining whether Listyo’s alleged role involved inducing others to commit a crime.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:31 WIB
Oil Prices Fall More Than 1% on Hopes for Peace Talks
Oil prices fell by more than 1% amid hopes of progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East. While a prisoner exchange was agreed in Abu Dhabi, unresolved territorial issues and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remain key risks to the market.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:30 WIB
Four State-Owned Investment Managers Merged; Danantara Reveals Employees’ Fate
Danantara says all 280 employees will be retained following the merger of four state-owned investment management companies into Danareksa Management Investment Indonesia. The new entity aims to increase assets under management from Rp170 trillion to Rp350 trillion within three years, with new programmes and staff development expected to support the accelerated target.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:29 WIB
Habiburokhman Says Vice-President Gibran Will Submit Resignation Letter at 11am
Habiburokhman said Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka was expected to submit his resignation letter to the DPR-MPR at 11am on Thursday, 12 November 2026. He made the claim during a hearing with National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, as lawmakers discussed allegations of wiretapping.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:29 WIB
Grace Natalie Opens Up About PSI’s Condition After Giring and Others Leave
Grace Natalie says the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) is in good shape and has no internal problems despite the departure of three senior figures. Giring Ganesha, Raja Juli Antoni and Isyana Bagoes Oka submitted their resignations together, which PSI chairman Kaesang Pangarep confirmed had been received.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:28 WIB
Blora Regency Receives Rp7.5 Billion in PISEW Funding for 15 Projects
Blora Regency has been allocated Rp7.5 billion through the central government’s PISEW programme for 15 infrastructure projects across seven sub-districts in 2026. The scheme prioritises links between villages and permits funding for roads, markets, bridges and other rural infrastructure; 36 further project locations have been proposed for 2027 and are awaiting verification.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:27 WIB
Gibran Reportedly to Submit Resignation to MPR at 11am
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is reportedly due to submit a resignation letter to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) at 11am. The claim was relayed by House of Representatives Commission III chairman Habiburokhman during a meeting with the National Police chief; no confirmation from Gibran or the MPR is included in the report.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:26 WIB
MPMRent Obtains BNSP Licence to Certify Drivers’ Competence
MPMRent’s professional certification body has secured a licence from Indonesia’s National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP), enabling it to certify drivers against defined competency standards. The company says the initiative is intended to improve service quality and safety, alongside fleet developments including the addition of 50 Wuling electric vehicles.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:25 WIB
Bali Immigration Deports 15 Malaysian Online Loan Administrators
Bali immigration authorities deported 15 Malaysian nationals for allegedly misusing their visit permits while conducting an online lending business. The group was detained during an operation on 22 October and returned to Kuala Lumpur in two batches in early November, as officials warned that immigration rules would be enforced consistently.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:24 WIB
Sahroni Urges Police Chief to Revoke Extraordinary Promotions Granted Under Listyo Sigit
MP Ahmad Sahroni has urged the new National Police chief to revoke all extraordinary promotions awarded to officers in 2025–2026 under former chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, amid allegations that police surveillance equipment was used illegally for political purposes. The Criminal Investigation Agency has named four suspects in the alleged wiretapping case, which reportedly targeted President Prabowo Subianto and other public figures.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:24 WIB
Three Injured in Multiple-Vehicle Crash Involving Truck and Bus on Jakarta Inner-City Toll Road
Three people were injured when a truck and a tourist bus collided with another truck on Jakarta’s Inner-City Toll Road early on Thursday. Police say the crash began when the first truck struck a vehicle ahead after braking suddenly; investigators are still identifying that truck and examining the incident.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:24 WIB
Fact check: John Herdman has resigned as Indonesia national team coach
A viral Facebook graphic claiming John Herdman had resigned as Indonesia’s national team coach is unsupported. PSSI and Herdman have made no such announcement, while recent reports and the federation’s official website show him continuing to lead the team’s training camp in Bali.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:23 WIB
Listyo Sigit and Co Also Allegedly Spied on Police Personnel
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told MPs that an investigation into alleged illegal surveillance linked to former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo found targets across government, politics and civil society, as well as within the police. He stressed that appearing on the target list does not imply wrongdoing; four people have been named suspects in the case involving surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:23 WIB
Hoax: Photo of Prabowo’s Resignation Letter as President
A document circulating on Facebook that purportedly shows President Prabowo Subianto resigning is false. It contains irregularities, an AI-image detector assessed it as 95.7 per cent likely to be AI-generated, and Prabowo continued official presidential duties after it circulated.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:22 WIB
Dollar Strengthens Further, Breaches Rp18,180 per US Dollar
The rupiah fell to Rp18,180 per US dollar at Thursday’s opening, extending the previous day’s sharp decline as markets anticipate possible US Federal Reserve rate rises. Domestic attention also centred on MSCI index changes that may trigger portfolio adjustments and reports that Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has submitted his resignation.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:22 WIB
Police Chief Says Wiretapping Probe Began with Order to Disband WhatsApp Group
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told lawmakers that an alleged illegal wiretapping case began with verbal orders to intercept telephone numbers, followed by an order to disband a WhatsApp group and delete interception data. The case was reported to Bareskrim on 30 October 2026; several senior police officers have since been named suspects, although one has not been detained because he is receiving treatment after a stroke.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:22 WIB
Full List of Alleged Wiretap Targets in Case Involving Former National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Revealed, Including Prabowo, KPK, Political Parties, Activists and Students
Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto says an investigation into alleged illegal wiretapping identified a broad range of potential targets, from President Prabowo Subianto and government officials to law-enforcement bodies, activists and students. He stressed that their inclusion in the investigation materials does not mean those listed were involved in a crime; four people have now reportedly been named suspects.