Archive: 12 November 2026
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 04:43 WIB
Pertamina SMEXPO 2026 Aims to Take MSMEs Global, with Potential Business Transactions Reaching Rp33 Billion
Pertamina SMEXPO 2026 has brought together selected Indonesian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with consumers and potential business partners, after more than 2,000 businesses took part in the company’s 2026 development programme. Business-to-business meetings at the national exhibition have generated potential transactions worth more than Rp33 billion, while Pertamina’s free-to-use digital marketplace offers participating MSMEs another route to reach customers.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 04:40 WIB
Budi Arie Says Gibran Has Resigned, but DPR and MPR Leaders Offer Unexpected Responses on Vice-President’s Future
DPR Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad and MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani said they had not received official information or documents confirming Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s resignation. Dasco described the matter as part of ongoing political developments, while Muzani said the MPR could not take institutional or constitutional steps without formal notice.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 04:34 WIB
Minister Trenggono: Fish Farming Is Part of the National Food System and Needs Secure Land Tenure
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono says fish farming should be recognised as part of Indonesia’s food system, rather than treated like ordinary construction, and calls for certainty over land use. The issue affects plans to revitalise 14,000 hectares of ponds in Java’s north coast and develop 40,000 thematic aquaculture sites, some of which overlap with protected agricultural land classifications.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 04:30 WIB
Paloh Urges Prabowo to Strengthen Consolidation, Says NasDem Is in His Camp
NasDem chairman Surya Paloh has urged President Prabowo Subianto to strengthen political consolidation, assuring him that NasDem will remain in his camp. Paloh said Prabowo must succeed in governing during the remaining three years of his term and expressed hope that NasDem could contribute more to the government.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 04:15 WIB
Prabowo Quotes Javanese Proverb “Sing Becik Ketitik” at NasDem Anniversary, Vows to Choose the Right Path
President Prabowo Subianto used a Javanese proverb and a reference to the Qur’an’s Al-Fatihah to urge people to distinguish right from wrong and stand up for justice. He said criticism and difficulties would not deter him from acting in the interests of the public and future generations.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 04:10 WIB
Jokowi’s Remarks Before Reports of Gibran Resigning as Vice-President, Including Claims of Political Manoeuvring and the Diploma Controversy
Before reports emerged that Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka might resign, former president Joko Widodo commented on the impeachment debate and disputes over his son’s education documents. Jokowi said the legal process should be respected, while describing the diploma controversy as a political operation intended to damage reputations.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 04:09 WIB
Karangasem Health Centre Employee Accused of Sexually Abusing Cousin Up to 62 Times
A civil servant at a health centre in Karangasem, Bali, has been named a suspect in an alleged sexual abuse case involving his cousin, whom he is accused of abusing repeatedly from the age of nine. Police say he used money, coercion and threats involving intimate images to control the victim; she reported the case in August 2026 after an earlier family mediation failed to stop the alleged abuse.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 04:04 WIB
Prabowo recalls the meaning behind “Sing Becik Ketitik, Sing Olo Ketoro”
President Prabowo Subianto invoked a Javanese proverb at NasDem Party’s 15th anniversary, saying that good and bad deeds will eventually become apparent. He linked it to choosing the right path, defending truth and justice, and standing up for the weak despite criticism.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 04:03 WIB
Central Java Provincial Government Affirms Commitment to Public Information Openness for Transparent Governance
Central Java’s provincial government says it is expanding digital access to public information and encouraging residents to take part in oversight. In its 2025 evaluation, 26 of 35 provincial government agencies and all seven regional hospitals achieved the ‘Informative’ category, while transparent talent-management procedures are being used to fill senior posts.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 04:00 WIB
Surya Paloh Says NasDem Will Remain Loyal and Prabowo Must Not Fail; President Responds
NasDem chairman Surya Paloh has reaffirmed the party’s support for President Prabowo Subianto, saying his administration must not fail. Prabowo thanked NasDem for joining the governing coalition and argued that political rivals should work together after elections to serve Indonesia.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 03:30 WIB
Surabaya Police Scandal: Officer Allegedly Caught in Hotel Room with Village Head as Internal Affairs Investigate
Surabaya’s police internal affairs unit is investigating a local police officer over an alleged breach of professional ethics after he was reportedly found in a Batu hotel room with a village head from Lamongan. A separate criminal case is being handled by Batu Police, while investigators gather evidence and statements from the officer’s family.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 03:16 WIB
Two Pontianak Housewives Sent a Bride to China in a Matchmaking Scheme, Paid with a Holiday
Two women in Pontianak have been named suspects in an alleged human trafficking case involving a 19-year-old woman who was promised marriage to a Chinese national. Investigators say the intermediaries each received Rp1.5 million and free travel to China, while the victim received Rp30 million to pay off her debts and was promised gold jewellery.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 03:00 WIB
List of Landslides in Jakarta During Heavy Rain Early This Week
Heavy rain and strong winds triggered landslides in Bangka and Pejaten Timur, South Jakarta, disrupting local access and damaging property, though no deaths were reported. Governor Pramono Anung has ordered urgent mitigation, including retaining walls, while officials continue clearing debris and assessing impacts amid warnings to residents in vulnerable areas.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 03:00 WIB
Prabowo on ‘Indonesia Is Dark’ Narrative: ‘The Culprits Have Been Identified’
President Prabowo Subianto said the ‘Indonesia Is Dark’ narrative was malicious and claimed its perpetrators had been identified, distinguishing it from legitimate political criticism. He also condemned unrest and the burning of government offices, urging the public to follow religious teachings and the Javanese principle that truth and wrongdoing will eventually be revealed.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 02:32 WIB
Hundreds of Bali Students Watch ‘Laut Bercerita’, Reviving Historical Memories on Heroes’ Day
Hundreds of students and young people from communities across Bali attended a screening of the film ‘Laut Bercerita’ during the Heroes’ Day period, using it as a space to reflect on history and young people’s role in social change. The film had surpassed one million cinema-goers by its 11th day, with Bali ranking among the ten cities with the largest audiences.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 02:30 WIB
Role of Suspect in Grand Polonia Medan House Explosion Case
Medan police have named and detained Iqbal, an employee of PT PGAS Solution, a partner of state-owned gas company PGN, over the explosion at a luxury home in Grand Polonia. Investigators say he carried out work beyond his authority; the case file has been sent to prosecutors, and police have not ruled out naming further suspects.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 02:30 WIB
Ala Ayuning Dewasa for 12 November 2026: Checking Auspicious Days in the Balinese Calendar
The Balinese calendar identifies Wraspati Pon Landep, Thursday, 12 November 2026, as a day with mixed auspicious and inauspicious activities. The guidance is used by Balinese Hindus to choose suitable dates for customary activities and rituals, with several listed restrictions including farming and religious ceremonies.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 02:30 WIB
Over Allegations Against Bahlil, Said Didu and Sri Radjasa Told to Take Responsibility
Golkar’s youth wing has called on Said Didu and Sri Radjasa Chandra to clarify and apologise over podcast remarks linking Bahlil Lahadalia to alleged wiretapping of former National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo. The group says their response has not addressed a formal warning and argues that public figures must be accountable for claims that could damage reputations and fuel public misinformation.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 02:16 WIB
Sidoarjo Man Arrested for Offering Wife in Threesome Sex Service for Rp600,000
Police in Sidoarjo have arrested a 30-year-old man suspected of arranging sexual services involving his wife and another man, charging Rp600,000 to Rp700,000 per session. He reportedly cited financial hardship and is also suspected of acting on sexual fantasies; his wife and the other man were questioned as witnesses.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 02:15 WIB
Bekasi Regency Government Partners with Prosecutors to Speed Up Developers’ Handover of Public Facilities
Bekasi Regency is working with the local prosecutor’s office to accelerate developers’ handover of land and facilities for public infrastructure and utilities. Of 360 housing developers in the regency, 160 have completed the handover, while others remain in the process; coordination with the National Land Agency is also needed to survey the land.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 02:10 WIB
Prabowo Says He Was Struck by Siratal Mustaqim and Looked Up Its Meaning on ChatGPT: ‘Evil People Have Been Exposed’
President Prabowo Subianto said he was moved by the phrase Siratal Mustaqim, meaning ‘the straight path’, in a prayer at NasDem Party’s 15th anniversary event and asked his aide to look it up on ChatGPT. In his speech, he also condemned what he described as malicious attempts to damage Indonesia’s image, distinguishing them from legitimate political criticism.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 02:04 WIB
The Mission Behind the Merger of Four State-Owned Investment Managers
Danantara Indonesia says the merger of four state-owned investment managers into Danareksa Investment Management is intended not only to create a larger asset manager, but also to improve governance, transparency and investor confidence. With assets under management of about US$8.5 billion, the combined company is Indonesia’s second-largest investment manager, and the consolidation is intended to help diversify the economy’s funding beyond bank lending.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 02:01 WIB
SATP Timika Student Earns Excellent Performance Distinction at National IECC 2026 Coding Competition
Yosua Sondegau, a student at the Taruna Papua Boarding School in Timika, received an Excellent Performance distinction in the national final of the International Environmental Coding Competition (IECC) 2026. His Scratch game, School for Everyone, highlights equal access to education for children with differing needs and abilities, following his first-place finish in the East Indonesia regional round.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 01:59 WIB
Baluran Forest Fire Causes Environmental Losses of Rp5.52 Billion
A suspected arson case in Baluran National Park has advanced to the prosecution stage, with investigators preparing to hand over the suspect and evidence after the case file was declared complete. A scientific assessment estimated environmental losses and restoration costs at about Rp5.52 billion, while officials stressed that the estimate was not specifically attributed to the suspect.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 01:45 WIB
East Java and Western Australia Create Jaran Tjukurpa Arts Space for Blind People
East Java and Western Australia have launched Jaran Tjukurpa, an arts event and creative space designed to help blind people showcase and develop their talents. The programme featured batik made by blind artisans and a collaborative music performance, building on a 36-year sister-state relationship between the two regions.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 01:32 WIB
East Java and Western Australia create an arts space for blind people
The East Java provincial government and Western Australia have launched Jaran Tjukurpa, an arts event at Singhasari Special Economic Zone giving blind and other disabled people opportunities to showcase their creative work. Organisers hope to make it a regular programme, building access to the creative sector alongside existing cooperation in areas such as education and agriculture.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 01:30 WIB
Bengkulu Prosecutors Search Two Sites in Probe into Suspected Corruption in Pulau Baai Port Services
Bengkulu prosecutors have searched the harbourmaster’s office at Pulau Baai and a state-owned company as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in port and navigation services from 2020 to 2024. Investigators say the alleged failure to provide compulsory pilotage and tug services benefited companies and caused the state losses of Rp10.52 billion; evidence has also been seized at six locations.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 01:20 WIB
Education Document Controversy and Resignation: The Long-Running Gibran Case and the Fate of the Vice-Presidency
A dispute over Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s secondary education equivalency documents has moved through the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court and fuelled calls for parliamentary action. Projo chairman Budi Arie Setiadi has now said Gibran resigned, following reports that he told President Prabowo Subianto of his intention to step down; the article outlines the legal developments leading up to the announcement.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 01:17 WIB
MPR and DPR Have Not Heard Reports of Vice-President’s Resignation
MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani and DPR Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said they had not heard reports that Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka was resigning. DPR leaders also said they had received no official materials for the next plenary session and were monitoring political developments.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 01:14 WIB
6,000 Schools in Italy Receive Bomb Threats, Sparking Panic and Evacuations
Around 6,000 schools across Italy received bomb threats, prompting evacuations, although Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said checks had found no credible danger. Authorities are investigating what Meloni described as an apparent attempt to cause alarm, amid wider concerns in Europe about a rise in cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 01:00 WIB
Ambon City Government Launches Six Change Projects to Improve Public Services
The Ambon City Government has launched six initiatives developed by senior officials taking the Level II National Leadership Training programme. The projects address spatial planning, digital services, literacy, local economic development, village empowerment and housing, and are intended to produce lasting improvements in government policy and services.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 01:00 WIB
MPR Speaker Delivers Blunt Response to Reports of Vice-President Gibran’s Resignation Letter
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani said he had received no official information or physical document concerning reports that Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka had resigned. His comments contrast with Projo chairman Budi Arie Setiabudi’s claim that Gibran’s resignation letter was handed over during a meeting at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:57 WIB
Victim of Alleged Gold Fraud Calls for Kombes Fahrurozi to Face Ethics Hearing Soon
A Malaysian national who alleges she lost Rp58.5 billion in a gold-mining investment fraud is urging the police’s Propam Division to schedule an ethics hearing for Kombes Fahrurozi, saying the internal examination has been completed. The criminal investigation has also entered the investigation stage, but no suspect has yet been named.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:45 WIB
Bengkulu Prosecutors Seek Convictions for Nine Defendants in Power Plant Procurement Corruption Case
Bengkulu prosecutors have sought prison sentences for nine defendants over alleged corruption in the procurement of a main control system and an automatic voltage regulator at a power plant in Kepahiang. Defendant NI faces the longest requested sentence of five years, while prosecutors say state losses have been fully recovered and identify D and NI as the most active participants.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:44 WIB
Before Becoming Vice-President, Gibran Ran Food Businesses. What Has Happened to Them?
Before entering politics, Gibran Rakabuming Raka established several food and beverage ventures, including Chilli Pari, Markobar, Goola and Mangkokku. Their fortunes have varied, with some reportedly ceasing operations; current details about Chilli Pari’s ownership, finances and operations remain unclear.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:40 WIB
Dasco Says DPR to Hold Plenary Session on Thursday Afternoon: What Is on the Agenda?
Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said the DPR planned to hold a plenary session at 2pm on Thursday, but he did not know its detailed agenda and said invitations had not yet been circulated. Deputy Speaker Saan Mustopa said a proposal by 120 MPs to exercise the Right to State an Opinion concerning Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka would be forwarded to the session, a step in a potential impeachment process.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:40 WIB
Mahfud MD Names Five Figures Who Could Replace Gibran if He Resigns as Vice-President
Former coordinating minister Mahfud MD has named five possible successors to Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka if the post becomes vacant: Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, Puan Maharani, Ganjar Pranowo, Pramono Anung and Anies Baswedan. Mahfud said President Prabowo Subianto could weigh both individual qualifications and political balance, with AHY a potential choice from within the governing coalition and several PDI-P figures among the alternatives.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:30 WIB
Fadli Zon Urges Young People to Emulate 19 Newly Named National Heroes
Culture Minister Fadli Zon has urged young Indonesians to draw inspiration from the 19 figures named national heroes at a ceremony at the Presidential Palace on Heroes Day. The honourees represent a wide range of regions and fields, bringing the total number of national heroes recognised since 1959 to 235.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:28 WIB
Government backs start-up development
Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid says the government is supporting start-ups through digital infrastructure, talent development, investment facilitation and clearer regulations. She also called for digital solutions to be integrated into manufacturing, agriculture, fisheries and small businesses to raise productivity and competitiveness.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:27 WIB
Fadli Zon urges young people to follow the example of national heroes
Culture Minister Fadli Zon has urged young people to draw inspiration from national heroes after 19 figures were awarded the title on Indonesia’s 2026 Heroes Day. The recipients came from 12 provinces and were recognised for contributions ranging from armed struggle to education, law, public administration, literature, economics, politics and diplomacy.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:26 WIB
Prabowo Holds Up Pramono as an Example of a Cadre Brave Enough to Improve Things
President Prabowo Subianto cited Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung as an example of someone who moved from complaining about the capital’s traffic to taking responsibility by entering politics. He also praised cooperation across party lines, recounting how he asked Pramono to remove advertising displays around the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, including those put up by Gerindra cadres.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:21 WIB
Prabowo Says He Has Consistently Called for Unity Since Taking Office, Including with Presidential Election Rivals
President Prabowo Subianto thanked governing coalition parties and opposition PDI-P for supporting the government, while affirming that opposition remains necessary. He said he had urged all sides, including those who backed rival candidates in the 2024 presidential election, to unite after the contest for the sake of the country.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:20 WIB
Prabowo Thanks PDI-P: Although We Are Not in a Coalition, We Both Defend the Nation and State
President Prabowo Subianto thanked PDI-P for sharing his commitment to defending Indonesia, despite the party not being part of his governing coalition. He said political differences should not prevent cooperation for the public interest, citing his collaboration with Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung and their joint effort to remove advertising from the Bundaran HI area.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:19 WIB
Central Java Set to Welcome 12 New Industrial Estates as BKPM Reveals When Permits Will Be Issued
Indonesia’s Investment and Downstreaming Ministry/BKPM says permits for 12 proposed industrial estates across Central Java are expected to be completed within 30 days. The estates form part of efforts to attract investment and broaden regional economic growth, while a newly established Investment Desk will help resolve licensing, land and infrastructure obstacles.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:15 WIB
Danantara Turns Danareksa into Industrial Estate Holding, Restores Name to Investment Business
Danantara is restructuring state-owned enterprise Danareksa, consolidating 23 industrial estates under a new entity, PT Kawasan Industri Indonesia, while reserving the Danareksa name for investment management. The newly combined Danareksa Investments manages around Rp172.5 trillion and is targeting Rp350 trillion in assets under management within three years.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:15 WIB
Two New Landmasses Emerge Near Anak Krakatau After Eruption; Public Told to Keep Away
Indonesia’s Geological Agency has identified two small, newly emerged landmasses near Anak Krakatau after a 25-hour eruptive episode in early September 2026, and believes they may mark new submarine magma vents. Direct observation has yet to be conducted because of rough seas, but the agency has designated a one-kilometre exclusion zone and says any activity is expected to have only local effects.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:15 WIB
Police Chief Denies Tactical Vehicles Entered UGM Campus, Says They Held Back at Boundary
Yogyakarta Police Chief Langgeng Purnomo denied that police and tactical vehicles entered Universitas Gadjah Mada during unrest near the campus, saying officers stayed 30 to 50 metres outside its boundary and used negotiations to avoid escalation. Police have named two people as suspects over alleged Molotov cocktail possession and throwing, while UGM has condemned violence and called for security operations to respect human rights.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:15 WIB
Prabowo Says Illegal Gold Mine Produces 500kg a Month, Costing State Rp15tn
President Prabowo Subianto says an illegal gold mine has operated for eight years, producing about 500kg of gold monthly and causing estimated state losses of Rp15tn a year through unpaid taxes and royalties. He contrasted the lost revenue with the potential to renovate around 15,000 schools, while citing 1,063 illegal mining sites nationwide that could cause losses of up to Rp300tn.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:11 WIB
Jiangxi EV exports surge 218.3% in January–September 2026
Jiangxi’s exports of electric passenger vehicles rose 218.3% year on year in the first nine months of 2026. The growth follows Nanchang’s efforts to develop its new-energy vehicle and premium bus supply chains, with manufacturers exporting to markets across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 00:08 WIB
Danantara COO: Danareksa Returns to the Investment Business
Danantara has reorganised its state-owned enterprise portfolio, refocusing the former multisector Danareksa holding on industrial estates and restoring the Danareksa name to investment management. The newly consolidated Danareksa Investments manages about Rp172.5 trillion and aims to double its assets under management to around Rp350 trillion within three years.