Archive: 12 November 2026
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:22 WIB
Hoax! Photo of Cabinet Secretary Teddy Being Arrested by Military Police over Presidential Spying Case
A social media claim that Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya was arrested by military police over an alleged wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto is false. No official information supports the claim, the image is strongly indicated to be AI-generated, and Teddy was recorded accompanying the president on an official visit to Aceh.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:21 WIB
Commission III Calls for Alleged Spying on President to Be Investigated as Treason
Habiburokhman, chair of the House of Representatives’ Commission III, has called for alleged illegal surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto and other public figures to be investigated under treason provisions. He described the alleged operation as a grave threat to human rights, constitutional order and national security, and urged police to end all illegal operations and prosecute everyone involved.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:21 WIB
Hoax: Suyudi Ario Seto did not propose lifetime driving licences like identity cards
A social media post falsely claimed that National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto had proposed making driving licences valid for life. The National Police Traffic Corps says licences remain valid for five years under the 2009 Road Traffic and Transport Law, with renewals also helping to assess drivers’ fitness and competence.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:21 WIB
Digital Awareness Programme Builds Cyber Resilience in Bandung Regency
Bandung Regency is developing its Sadar Digital programme to protect residents from online gambling, illegal online lending and disinformation by combining technology with community-based cyber resilience. The initiative includes a risk-monitoring dashboard, cross-sector coordination and digital literacy efforts, with lessons from a recent benchmarking visit to China informing plans for collaboration and funding.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:21 WIB
National Police Chief Announces Probe into Alleged Treason Involving Listyo Sigit and Others
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told lawmakers that police have opened an investigation into alleged conspiracy to commit treason involving former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, alongside a separate probe into alleged wiretapping and electronic-data offences. He said the evidence gathered in the latter case cannot by itself establish treason, and that investigators are still examining the alleged orders, purpose and participants.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:20 WIB
Antam Gold Prices Plunge by Rp12,000 to a 10-Month Low
Antam’s 1-gram gold price fell by Rp12,000 to Rp2,518,000 on Thursday, extending its two-day decline to Rp42,000 and reaching its lowest level since January. The drop tracked weakness in global gold prices, while Antam’s buyback price also fell sharply.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:20 WIB
Declared Haram and a Threat to Lung Health, Yet Still Struggling to Quit Vaping?
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has declared the use of e-cigarettes, or vapes, haram under a 2026 fatwa, a move intended to encourage users to quit. A doctor says the ruling may prompt smokers to reconsider their habit, but nicotine dependence can make stopping difficult; health concerns and religious conviction may together offer the strongest motivation.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:19 WIB
Hoax: Video purportedly shows Houthi missile attack on Mecca
A video circulating on Facebook that claims to show a Houthi missile near the Kaaba is strongly suspected of being AI-generated, with Hive Moderation estimating a 91.5% probability. Reports of intercepted drones and missile debris in the region do not support the claim that a missile passed over the Kaaba; Houthi officials have also denied targeting Mecca and Medina.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:19 WIB
Antam Gold Price Falls by Rp12,000 per Gram on Thursday Morning
Antam’s gold price fell by Rp12,000 to Rp2,518,000 per gram on Thursday morning, while its buyback price dropped to Rp2,316,000 per gram. The article also outlines the applicable income tax deductions for gold buybacks and purchases.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:19 WIB
PIM Central Board strengthens consolidation to align programmes with Asta Cita
The Central Board of Perempuan Indonesia Maju (PIM) is consolidating its organisation and shaping its 2027 work plan around the Sustainable Development Goals and the government’s Asta Cita priorities. The group says it now operates in 28 Indonesian provinces and several overseas locations, and will continue programmes such as stunting prevention while expanding its network and women’s role in development.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:18 WIB
Ahrie Sonta Dismissed from Police, Sahroni Urges Listyo Sigit to Follow
MP Ahmad Sahroni has urged the police to dismiss former National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, arguing that his active rank could interfere with legal proceedings into alleged illegal wiretapping. The call follows the dismissal of Inspector General Ahrie Sonta, who is among several senior officers named as suspects in the alleged surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto and other public figures.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:17 WIB
Buddhist Affairs directorate urges Nalanda graduates to uphold integrity and advance the nation
The Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Directorate General of Buddhist Community Guidance has urged Nalanda Institute graduates to practise integrity, apply their knowledge for national progress and promote the welfare of all beings. At the 2026 graduation ceremony, speakers also linked Buddhist values and ecological awareness to a fair, sustainable energy transition in Indonesia.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:17 WIB
Five-Stage Illegal Tapping Operation Ordered by General Sigit Revealed
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto has outlined an alleged five-stage illegal surveillance operation targeting President Prabowo Subianto, which investigators say was ordered by former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo. Four people, including Sigit and three senior police officers, have been named as suspects; the alleged process involved issuing the order, entering target numbers into a system, conducting and reporting the surveillance, and deleting the data.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:16 WIB
Police Begin Investigating Alleged Coup Plot in Prabowo Wiretapping Case
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto said police have opened a separate inquiry into whether an alleged illegal wiretapping operation targeting President Prabowo Subianto involved a conspiracy to overthrow the government. Investigators are examining the orders, purpose and personnel involved, while the case already includes four active police generals named as suspects in alleged wiretapping and illegal access.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:16 WIB
Three Free Links for Practising for the 2026 Civil Service Examination
Indonesia is planning to open registration for the 2026 civil service recruitment in November, although the official date, vacancies and requirements have not yet been announced. The article outlines three free online resources for practising the basic competency test and stresses that applicants should use only official registration channels and beware of scams.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:16 WIB
Hoax: Ministry of Religious Affairs Has Not Officially Recognised Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism in Indonesia
A viral post falsely claimed that the Ministry of Religious Affairs recognises only Abrahamic faiths and that Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism are no longer recognised by the state. Regulations and the ministry’s own information continue to include all six faiths in its religious guidance remit, while Indonesia’s Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and worship.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:15 WIB
Crime yesterday: Firli Bahuri case and alleged sexual abuse at an Islamic boarding school
Jakarta police denied reports that former Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman Firli Bahuri had been arrested, saying investigators had visited him over repeated absences from questioning in an alleged extortion case. Police are also investigating an international human trafficking network involving Russian and Ukrainian nationals, alleged sexual abuse of students at an Islamic boarding school, a beauty pageant contestant’s fraud complaint and the discovery of an infant’s body in East Jakarta.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:15 WIB
DPR Commission III Chief Urges Full Probe into Alleged Presidential Spying, Including Possible Treason Charges
The chair of the House of Representatives’ Commission III has urged police to investigate alleged illegal surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto and other figures beyond offences under the Electronic Information and Transactions Law, and to consider charges related to treason and state security. He also alleged a broader campaign involving illegal profiling, political manipulation and efforts to disrupt government policies, and called for the operations to stop, intercepted data to be independently audited, and all those involved to face legal consequences.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:14 WIB
Giring, Raja Juli and Isyana Resign as Grace Opens Up About PSI’s Condition
Three senior figures—Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni, Deputy Culture Minister Giring Ganesha and Isyana Bagoes Oka—have resigned from the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI). PSI supervisory board secretary Grace Natalie says the party is in good shape and insists the departures reflect normal comings and goings, not internal problems.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:13 WIB
Gibran Reportedly Resigns; PKB Says Motion of Opinion Will Proceed, with Announcement at Plenary This Afternoon
PKB lawmaker Muhammad Khozin says Parliament will proceed with announcing a proposed motion of opinion concerning Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, despite reports that Gibran has submitted his resignation. If the resignation is confirmed, Khozin says the motion would become moot and the vice-presidential vacancy would be filled under constitutional procedures.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:13 WIB
Salim Shahab Remembers Prasetio as a State-Owned Enterprise Restructuring Expert
Writer and editor Salim Shahab has paid tribute to Prasetio, a former senior executive at several Indonesian state-owned enterprises (SOEs), who died aged 65. Prasetio was recognised for his leadership in major corporate turnarounds, including Garuda Indonesia’s debt restructuring and Peruri’s business and technology transformation.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:12 WIB
DIY Police Chief Says Unknown Group Organised After 10 November Demonstration
Yogyakarta police chief Langgeng Purnomo said an unidentified group that attacked the provincial legislature after the 10 November demonstration was separate from the peaceful daytime protesters and may have been deliberately mobilised. Police are investigating the organisers, financing and motive; 157 people were detained, two have been named suspects, and officers are also probing allegations of police conduct near a university campus.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:12 WIB
Police Chief Says Prabowo Tapping Case Came to Light After Order to Disband WhatsApp Group
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told lawmakers that an alleged illegal wiretapping operation involving President Prabowo Subianto came to light after an order to disband a WhatsApp group and delete surveillance data raised suspicions. Several senior police officers have been named suspects, with the alleged tapping said to have targeted politicians, journalists and businesspeople as well as Prabowo.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:10 WIB
UN Aid Chief Calls for All Crossings into Gaza to Be Opened
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has urged Israel to open every crossing into Gaza, warning that delays are preventing essential winter supplies from reaching civilians. More than 150,000 tents are ready outside the territory, but humanitarian funding and Israeli approval are needed to bring them and other critical supplies in as severe weather causes deadly flooding.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:10 WIB
Is Updating Your Data for the 2026 Wage Subsidy Mandatory? BPJS Explains
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan says workers do not need to update their data individually if their employer’s HR department has already done so through its reporting system. Eligible workers should check their status through the Ministry of Manpower’s website, while the official 2026 checking mechanism is yet to be announced; the article also outlines the eligibility criteria and data-update steps.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:10 WIB
Police Chief Says Prabowo Wiretap Order Came from Listyo Sigit
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told lawmakers that former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo allegedly ordered illegal wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto. He described a chain of oral and WhatsApp instructions and said suspects had been named in the case, which is under scrutiny by the House of Representatives’ Commission III.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:10 WIB
IDX Chief Urges Investors Not to Be Swayed by Political Developments
Indonesia Stock Exchange chief Jeffrey Hendrik urged investors to focus on company fundamentals and align investment decisions with their risk profiles amid political uncertainty. The comments come as reports circulate that Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka intended to resign, while MPs from eight parliamentary factions have formally proposed a motion concerning the controversy over his academic credentials.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:10 WIB
G7 urges Iran to resume cooperation with IAEA
G7 members have called on Iran to restore full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and reaffirmed their commitment to reimpose international sanctions. The group also urged Tehran to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and end its support for Yemen’s Houthi movement.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:08 WIB
KPK Investigates Rp800 Million Set Aside by Summarecon for Land Security
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating Rp800 million that property developer Summarecon allegedly provided to the GRIB Jaya organisation for land-security services in Bogor Regency. GRIB Jaya chairman HRM told investigators the money came from Summarecon’s legal team and was intended to help mediate a dispute over around 65 hectares; the inquiry is part of a wider alleged bribery case involving land-rights processing at the Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Ministry.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:05 WIB
How General Listyo Ordered Illegal Wiretapping of Targets, According to the National Police Chief
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told a parliamentary commission that illegal wiretapping was ordered orally by General LSP, without formal investigation warrants. He outlined an alleged chain of command and several operational methods, including entering targets into a monitoring system without checking their connection to a case.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:05 WIB
Police Chief Reveals Targets of Sigit’s Alleged Wiretapping: President, Governors and Regional Police Chiefs
Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told a parliamentary committee that an investigation into alleged wiretapping by former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and others identified targets ranging from the President and government officials to governors, regional police chiefs, activists and students. He cautioned that appearing on the list does not imply involvement in a crime; four people, including Sigit, have been named suspects in the case involving alleged surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:05 WIB
National Police Chief Orders Crackdown on Job Brokers and Extortion
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto has directed the Criminal Investigation Agency chief and regional police chiefs to take firm action against brokers and officials extorting jobseekers during recruitment. He has also launched the Police for the Unemployed programme to connect jobseekers with legitimate employment services, while opening free reporting channels and coordinating with companies.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:05 WIB
PHE Targets Additional Output of 18,000 Barrels of Oil and 280 MMSCFD of Gas by 2027
Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) aims to add 18,000 barrels per day of oil production and 280 million standard cubic feet per day of gas by 2027, driven by 20 new projects across domestic and international operating regions. Key developments include projects in Rokan, offshore Northwest Java, Mahakam and eastern Indonesia, as well as the West Qurna field in Iraq.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:05 WIB
Muhammadiyah’s Tanwir in Palu to Set Programmes and Draft Universal Message
Muhammadiyah’s Tanwir meeting in Palu will discuss the organisation’s long-term programme for 2027–2047, its shorter-term plan for 2027–2032 and a strategic document setting out its wider global mission. Delegates will also prepare for the 2027 congress in Medan, including rules and the process for electing the central leadership; President Prabowo Subianto is expected to open the meeting.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:03 WIB
MSCI and Political Issues Fail to Dent Share Market as JCI Opens 0.09% Higher
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) opened 0.09% higher at 5,119.53, despite a stronger US dollar and political uncertainty surrounding Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Investors are also monitoring MSCI index changes, a revised list of shares with concentrated ownership, and economic data due from Japan and the United States.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:01 WIB
Deputy Forestry Minister Urges Geothermal Development to Align with Conservation
Deputy Forestry Minister Rohmat Marzuki has called for Indonesia’s geothermal expansion to be planned alongside protection of forests, wildlife habitats and watersheds. Speaking at COP31, he said science-based planning and cross-sector cooperation are essential to ensure the energy transition delivers social and economic benefits without undermining ecosystems.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:00 WIB
Government Proposes Seizing Criminals’ Assets Held Overseas
The government has proposed procedures to seek the blocking or seizure of criminal assets held abroad, and to seize equivalent assets in Indonesia if a foreign authority rejects the request. It also proposes allowing asset forfeiture without a criminal conviction in specified cases, including where the suspect has absconded, is permanently incapacitated or has died, subject to a minimum asset value of Rp1 billion and court procedures.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:59 WIB
MSCI Removes BRPT and BRMS from Global Standard Index; Here Are the Stocks Dropped
MSCI has removed Barito Pacific (BRPT) and Bumi Resources Minerals (BRMS) from its Global Standard Indexes in its November 2026 review, leaving seven Indonesian stocks in that category. BRMS will move to the Small Cap Index, which also loses seven other Indonesian stocks; the changes take effect on 1 December 2026.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:59 WIB
Police Chief: Trust Cannot Be Sustained by Covering Up Mistakes
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto told parliament that public confidence in the police depends on accountability and the honest investigation of alleged wrongdoing. His remarks came at a committee hearing concerning an alleged illegal wiretap targeting President Prabowo Subianto, in which the article says four police generals have been named as suspects.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:58 WIB
Gibran Resigns as Vice-President? PDI-P: Criminal Proceedings Must Continue
PDI-P spokesperson Guntur Romli says any criminal proceedings concerning questions over Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high-school certificate must continue even if he resigns as vice-president. While the party says the resignation has not yet been officially confirmed, it argues that the MPR would have 60 days to fill the vacancy if it occurred; Projo chairman Budi Arie Setiadi says Gibran has submitted a resignation letter to President Prabowo Subianto.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:55 WIB
Power, Legitimacy and the Limits of the Law in the Gibran Vice-Presidency Case
Gibran Rakabuming Raka has reportedly told President Prabowo Subianto that he intends to resign as vice-president, following court rulings that invalidated the school-equivalency certificate used in his 2024 presidential election registration. The essay examines the legal uncertainty over whether he has formally left office, alongside mounting political pressure and questions about the constitutional consequences of the rulings.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:55 WIB
MSCI Index Rebalancing and Five Stocks to Watch Today
Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite Index slipped 0.21% on Wednesday, while investors weighed MSCI’s November 2026 changes, which remove several Indonesian stocks and could prompt portfolio shifts and volatility. The article also details GMFI’s new Oman aircraft-maintenance venture and HELI’s planned private placement, alongside five trading recommendations.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:55 WIB
Man Posing as Prosecutor Arrested for Extorting School Head in Dompu
A Dompu NGO member was arrested in a joint sting operation after allegedly posing as a local prosecutor and demanding money from a school head overseeing a school revitalisation project. Authorities say the alleged extortion had continued for years; officers seized cash and documents, and the suspect has been detained while the case is investigated.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:53 WIB
Remembering Yuliana Winata, Artha Graha Peduli Holds Charity Event
Artha Graha Peduli and the family of its founder, Tomy Winata, held a charitable event in memory of Yuliana Winata, who died on Saturday. The gathering honoured her and the values of kindness she had instilled, while the family asked the public to pray for her and offer support to those she left behind.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:50 WIB
Prabowo Quotes Javanese Proverb: ‘Good Deeds Will Be Seen, Bad Deeds Exposed’
President Prabowo Subianto told NasDem Party members that right and wrong would eventually become clear, invoking the Javanese proverb “Sing Becik Ketitik, Sing Olo Ketoro”. He urged people to choose justice and defend the poor, vulnerable and oppressed, even when doing so brings hardship or criticism.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:49 WIB
Responding to Calls for an Extraordinary Congress, FFI Says Members’ Aspirations Must Follow Proper Procedures
The Indonesian Futsal Federation (FFI) says any request for an Extraordinary Congress must comply with its constitution and internal rules, including thresholds for calling one. The statement comes after 10 professional clubs called for a congress to address governance concerns, amid the dismissal of the secretary-general and the resignations of five executive committee members.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:49 WIB
National Police Chief Attends House Hearing on Case Alleging Listyo and Associates Tapped Prabowo
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto attended a House Commission III hearing on allegations that former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and associates illegally wiretapped President Prabowo Subianto. The commission says it will investigate the alleged plot’s masterminds and motives, while four serving police generals have been named as suspects.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:45 WIB
Police, BNN and Immigration and Corrections Ministry Raid Pontianak Prison, Detain 41 Inmates
A joint operation at Pontianak Class IIA Prison detained 41 inmates, 22 of whom tested positive for methamphetamine. Officers seized 60g of meth, suspected etomidate cartridges and mobile phones, while authorities pledged tighter searches and surveillance to curb drug trafficking inside West Kalimantan prisons.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:45 WIB
Health Ministry Responds to MUI’s Latest Fatwa on Vapes
Indonesia’s Health Ministry is assessing whether to impose a total ban on the circulation of e-cigarettes, following an Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) fatwa declaring their use haram. The ministry says existing rules already restrict e-cigarette sales, advertising and product contents, but further measures are being considered to protect public health, particularly among children and teenagers.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 08:44 WIB
Why Is Conventional Smoking Not as ‘Haram’ as Vaping? MUI Explains
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has declared the use, production and sale of e-cigarettes haram, citing health and environmental harms and concerns that vape devices can be used to consume liquid narcotics. The ruling differs from the council’s 2009 conditional ruling on conventional smoking and is set out in Fatwa No. 131 of 2026.