Archive: 1 November 2026
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Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:41 WIB
Doctor explains why allergies can develop in adulthood
Allergies can emerge or worsen in adulthood as immune tolerance changes, repeated exposure to allergens and environmental factors such as air pollution affect the body. However, symptoms often improve in people over 65, and nasal congestion or repeated sneezing may have non-allergic causes, so new or troublesome symptoms should be assessed by a doctor.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:40 WIB
IDX Seeks Investor Confidence to Preserve Indonesia’s MSCI Status
The Indonesia Stock Exchange is relying on stronger transparency, market surveillance and regulatory reforms to bolster investor confidence and help preserve the country’s emerging-market classification in the MSCI index. Investor Chapman Taylor puts Indonesia’s chances of retaining the status above 50 per cent, citing closer regulator-government coordination, renewed engagement with MSCI and measures against market manipulation.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:38 WIB
OJK Says Investors Snap Up Major Bank Shares as Prices Correct
Some investors used October’s market downturn to buy shares in large Indonesian banks, including BRI, Bank Mandiri and BCA, which the Financial Services Authority (OJK) said were affected by panic-driven sentiment. Foreign investors recorded cumulative net selling of about Rp97 trillion from January through October, although daily trading included both purchases and sales. OJK cautioned that a lower share price alone does not make a stock cheap or suitable for investment; investors should assess fundamentals, business prospects and risks.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:36 WIB
Indonesia calls for credible, impartial UN secretary-general selection
Indonesia has urged the UN Security Council to ensure a credible, transparent and impartial process for choosing the next secretary-general, saying the organisation needs leadership that can strengthen multilateralism, uphold international law and advance reform. The race remains unresolved after the latest straw poll, with Rebeca Grynspan among the frontrunners and new nominations adding to the field ahead of the current secretary-general’s departure at the end of 2026.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:36 WIB
Ma'had Al-Abqari Female Students Condemn Alleged Police Intimidation of Female Students in Sukoharjo
Female students at Ma'had Al-Abqari Indonesia have expressed solidarity with students at Hamalatul Qur'an Islamic boarding school after police searched the school and questioned students in the early hours of 27 October. They called for allegations of intimidation and procedural breaches to be investigated transparently, and urged authorities to protect the students’ safety, dignity, legal rights and education.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:35 WIB
Flooding Submerges 10 Villages in Aceh Jaya
Flooding caused by the overflowing Krueng Teunom River has inundated 10 villages across Teunom and Pasie Raya districts after heavy rain began on Saturday night. No residents have been reported evacuated, while local disaster officials are monitoring rising water levels and urging people to move to higher ground if conditions worsen.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:33 WIB
National Police Security Chief Urges Village Cooperation to Prevent Forest and Land Fires
National Police Security Maintenance Agency chief Herry Heryawan says village-level cooperation, public education and early prevention are essential to curbing forest and land fires in South Sumatra. He called for prevention plans informed by academic research and local conditions, and expressed hope that fires and haze would be eliminated during the 2027 dry season.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:32 WIB
OJK applies Una Via principle in capital-market enforcement
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) says it will pursue either administrative sanctions or criminal proceedings for a particular capital-market violation, rather than both, applying the Una Via principle under the Financial Sector Development and Strengthening Law. Criminal prosecution is treated as a last resort, while OJK is calculating potential disgorgement to compensate investors and is investigating 31 other issuers.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:30 WIB
Indonesia’s Civil Service Recruitment System Dates Back to the Dutch Era: The Story Behind It
Indonesia’s civil service recruitment system has roots in administrative reforms introduced by Dutch Governor-General Herman Willem Daendels in Java between 1808 and 1811. His centralised hierarchy, salaried officials and defined lines of responsibility helped shape the bureaucracy inherited by independent Indonesia, though it has since been adapted.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:30 WIB
10 Innovations by Indonesian Women Poised to Attract Global Investors: The Sectors They Cover
Ten innovations developed by women entrepreneurs in Indonesia are entering a 90-day field-testing phase under a programme run by the Bayer Foundation and HIEx, with solutions spanning digital health, water purification, the circular economy and climate resilience. The programme aims to produce evidence on their effectiveness, accessibility and costs to help potential public- and private-sector buyers assess their viability and support wider investment and adoption.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:28 WIB
Opening JCF 2026, Jembrana Regent Challenges Young People to Showcase Their Creativity
Jembrana Creative Festival 2026 is bringing together young creatives, arts communities and businesses, with more than 30 performers and products from 21 creative-economy subsectors. Regent I Made Kembang Hartawan says the event will become an annual fixture and is intended to help local talent collaborate, reach markets and protect their intellectual property.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:28 WIB
PKP records Rp29.1 trillion in housing KUR disbursements as at 31 October
Indonesia’s Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas says disbursements under the Housing Credit Programme (KUR) reached Rp29.1 trillion by 31 October 2026, covering 119,790 borrowers. The ministry is urging state-owned, regional development and private banks to step up participation, helping expand access to housing finance and support President Prabowo Subianto’s three-million-homes programme.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:26 WIB
South Aceh Health Office distributes medicine to people affected by floods
South Aceh’s Health Office has delivered medicines and vitamins to residents displaced by flooding in Trumon Tengah, while health officials report no illnesses among those affected so far. The floods inundated two villages after the Lae Soeraya River overflowed, affecting 232 people, with 112 taking shelter at a Brimob compound or with relatives.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:24 WIB
Indonesia encourages villages to harness creative-economy potential
Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya has urged villages to develop local cultural assets, community creativity and digital technology as engines of economic growth, highlighting Kadipaten Village in Central Java. The initiative combines community dialogue and arts showcases with AI training, while local officials hope mentoring and skills development will help businesses expand their markets and the model spread to other villages.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:24 WIB
Sightseeing Boat Tour Turns Deadly After Operator Insists on Sailing
The 2018 sinking of the amphibious vessel The Stretch Duck 7 on Table Rock Lake killed 17 of the 31 people aboard. Investigators said the operator continued the tour despite severe-weather warnings, while design and safety deficiencies—including inadequate watertight compartments and closed curtains—contributed to the rapid sinking and loss of life.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:23 WIB
Don’t Be Afraid to Go Global: Students Must Dare to Compete
Students need more than academic qualifications to succeed in an increasingly global professional environment: they must develop critical thinking, communication, collaboration and innovation skills. The author highlights a Universitas Nusa Mandiri team’s iMosque project, which reached the grand final of IEEE YESIST12 2026, as an example of turning academic knowledge into technology addressing community needs, and calls on universities to support students’ international ambitions.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:21 WIB
Dahnil: Non-Muslim Residents Can Serve as Hajj Officers
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak says non-Muslims could be involved in supporting services for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims. He said the proposal reflects efforts to make the pilgrimage a platform for strengthening religious tolerance, diversity and mutual cooperation.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:17 WIB
Housing Minister Plans Visit to Gambir for Public Flats Project
Housing Minister Maruarar Sirait plans to visit Gambir with state-owned BRI and railway operator KAI to explore building flats for the public. The plan follows interest in the transit-oriented development (TOD) housing in Manggarai, where BTN is offering subsidised mortgages of up to 40 years at a fixed 6 per cent rate.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:15 WIB
The iPhone Duo Costs Rp75 Million, but Its Screen Is Cracking: An Expert Explains Why
Reports say the inner screens of some of Apple’s first foldable phones have cracked along the hinge after only a few days of use, despite prices reaching Rp75 million. An iFixit technician believes a faulty hinge component may be pressing against the display; Apple says only a small number of units are affected and is offering replacements rather than recalling devices.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:13 WIB
KSP: Tapak Suci plays a role in nurturing the younger generation
Presidential Chief of Staff Listyo Sigit Prabowo praised Muhammadiyah’s Tapak Suci pencak silat organisation for building young people’s character and producing successful athletes. He called for stronger training and competition pathways, and said the martial art could promote Indonesian cultural values internationally as the organisation contributes to the country’s vision for 2045.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:11 WIB
Indonesia’s rice inflation hits four-year low in September: Bapanas
Indonesia’s annual rice inflation fell to 3.73 per cent in September 2026, its lowest September reading in four years, according to BPS data. Bapanas credited government rice-reserve distributions and assistance programmes, noting reserves of 4.5 million tonnes and projecting total public rice distribution of nearly 4 million tonnes by year-end.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:10 WIB
Sari Admits She Is Not a Student: How Did She Get a UBSI University Jacket?
Sari Putri apologised for wearing a jacket bearing the former BSI university logo at a Youth Pledge declaration event in Jakarta, clarifying that she is not an active Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika student and received the jacket from an unknown person. She said her actions did not represent UBSI, after which Polda Metro Jaya also apologised for public controversy surrounding the event.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:09 WIB
Man in Sleman Caught on CCTV Peeping at Neighbour
A 31-year-old woman in Cangkringan, Sleman, says a neighbour repeatedly peeped into her home, including while she was bathing, and that CCTV footage prompted him to admit the conduct before village officials. He signed a statement promising not to repeat it, but has not apologised to her directly; she says she remains traumatised and is receiving psychological support, while several other women have reportedly come forward with similar experiences.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:08 WIB
Man in Bima Arrested over Alleged Rape of 12-Year-Old Sister-in-Law, Who Became Pregnant
Police in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, have arrested a 35-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his 12-year-old sister-in-law twice since July, leaving her reportedly two months pregnant. The case was reported by the girl’s family and has been handed to the Bima Police’s Women and Children Protection Unit for further legal proceedings.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:05 WIB
Komnas HAM Calls on Propam and Kompolnas to Investigate Alleged Violations in Sukoharjo Islamic Boarding School Raid
Indonesia’s National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has asked police oversight bodies to independently investigate alleged procedural violations during a raid on an Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo. It says the investigation into arson and vandalism must comply with human rights protections, particularly for children, women and residents’ privacy, and with criminal-procedure rules governing searches and seizures.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:00 WIB
Angler Drowns in Bogor Quarry Lake as Search and Rescue Team Deployed
A 43-year-old man is feared to have drowned while fishing at a former sand quarry lake in Tamansari village, Bogor Regency. A joint search and rescue team, including the local disaster management agency, has begun searching the site by boat.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:00 WIB
Disaster Preparedness: Japan and UK Urge Residents to Stockpile Food and Water
Japan and the UK are urging households to prepare supplies that would sustain them for at least three days during emergencies, with Japan recommending provisions for up to a week. The campaigns reflect concerns ranging from earthquakes and extreme weather to service disruptions, cyber threats and wider security risks.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:00 WIB
Video: BPOM Backs Campus and SME Innovation to Upgrade Local Cosmetics
Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) says it is supporting innovation, product safety and competitiveness in the cosmetics industry, with a focus on collaboration among universities, businesses and government. Its five roles include regulatory certainty, market surveillance, capacity-building, improving good manufacturing practices and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 17:00 WIB
BNPB Sets Eight Preparedness Measures for This Year’s Rainy Season
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has issued eight preparedness measures for the 2026/2027 rainy season, when much of the country is expected to enter the wet season from late 2026 to early 2027. The measures include mapping hazard-prone areas, preparing personnel and emergency supplies, strengthening weather monitoring and early warnings, educating communities and improving flood-control infrastructure.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:59 WIB
Israeli Democrat warns Netanyahu could attack Iran to cling to power
Yair Golan says Benjamin Netanyahu may use the prospect of renewed military action against Iran to remain in office amid an inconclusive election. With no political bloc securing the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority, Israel faces negotiations over a new government or the possibility of another election.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:57 WIB
PT PYFA Named Best Pharmaceutical CDMO and Global Expansion Leader
PT Pyridam Farma (PYFA) has received an award recognising its contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) business and global expansion, as demand for outsourced pharmaceutical production grows. The company reported FY2025 revenue growth of 43.7% to Rp2.7 trillion, with CDMO services identified as a key growth driver, and is preparing manufacturing capacity in Indonesia and Australia to pursue further opportunities.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
OJK Must Choose Between Administrative and Criminal Sanctions for Capital Market Offences
Under the Financial Sector Development and Strengthening Law, OJK must select either administrative or criminal proceedings for a given capital-market offence, rather than impose both. The regulator weighs transaction values, investor losses and prospects for recovering illicit gains, while senior judges have advised that criminal prosecution should be a last resort; OJK is also pursuing disgorgement and investigating 31 listed companies.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
Higher Education Ministry Seeks Local Government Support to Improve University Standards in Papua
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology is urging provincial and regency governments in Papua Pegunungan to help improve the quality of local universities. Better local provision would enable young people to study closer to home, reduce the financial burden on families and keep education spending circulating in the region.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:53 WIB
Prabowo Meets 250 Business Leaders in Hambalang to Hear First-hand Reports on Real Investment
President Prabowo Subianto met 250 members of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and around 400 participants in a national leadership programme in Hambalang. Kadin reported that domestic investment had reached nearly Rp2,000 trillion during the first two years of Prabowo’s administration, while businesses discussed support for future industries including electric vehicles, renewable energy and data centres.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:52 WIB
Dolly Parton’s Secret Memoir Sells for Rp235 Billion
The publication rights to a secret memoir by the late country music legend Dolly Parton have reportedly sold to Grand Central Publishing for US$13 million (about Rp235 billion). The reported deal, brokered by literary agency Folio, has not been publicly confirmed by the publisher, the agency or Parton’s estate.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:50 WIB
Supreme Court Declares Gibran’s High School Diploma Equivalency Letter Invalid: KPU Responds
The General Elections Commission (KPU) says its responsibility for the 2024 election ended when the elected candidates were sworn in, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s overseas high-school equivalency letter. The ruling granted a citizen’s lawsuit against the Education Ministry, while the KPU maintains that it acted in accordance with election law.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:49 WIB
Education Minister Reveals Why Students Are Attending School More Regularly
Education Minister Abdul Mu’ti says the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme is encouraging students to attend school, with some looking forward to the healthy food provided each school day. The government also sees shared meals as a way to instil discipline and cleanliness, and is matching beneficiary data with the national education database to ensure meals reach officially registered pupils.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:45 WIB
Just One More Gold, Gischa!
Boccia player Gischa Zayana has won two gold medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, adding to a career that includes medals at the ASEAN Para Games and the Paris Paralympics. The article traces her development from her first international gold in 2023 to overcoming a long-standing rival on the Asian stage.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:45 WIB
Why the Ministry of Hajj Wants to Recruit Non-Muslims as Hajj Officers
Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is considering allowing non-Muslims to serve as Hajj officers, saying the move could make the pilgrimage an occasion to strengthen interfaith tolerance. Deputy Minister Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak said officials have been asked to encourage participation by people from other religious communities, initially highlighting North Sulawesi but with the aim of extending the approach nationwide.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:43 WIB
Ali Masykur Urges PLN to Ensure Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Keeps Pace
PLN independent commissioner Ali Masykur Musa has called for the utility to match public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) development with the growth in electric vehicle ownership. North Sumatra has about 9,800 electric vehicles, prompting PLN to plan accessible and reliable charging services while supporting the government’s cleaner-transport and energy-transition goals.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:40 WIB
Drone Strike Hits Facility Near Moscow as Ukraine Claims Attack on Major Oil Refinery
A drone attack damaged an industrial facility in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region, with Ukrainian media reporting that the target was the major Kstovo oil refinery. Russia said more than 100 drones had been destroyed and reported no initial casualties, as Kyiv continues strikes on Russian energy sites in retaliation for attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:37 WIB
Indonesia taps village cooperatives to improve rice distribution
The government plans to use village cooperatives, including KDKMP, to shorten the rice supply chain and improve access to affordable staples amid concerns over premium rice prices and possible weather-related production declines. KDKMP is one of Bulog’s retail channels for subsidised SPHP rice, while authorities continue food assistance and prepare further aid for 33.24 million households in the fourth quarter.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:33 WIB
Minister inspects firebreak protecting orangutans in Kalimantan
A minister inspected a firebreak in Kalimantan built to contain a blaze and protect orangutan habitat, following repeated firefighting efforts that lasted about 10 days. The barrier was constructed by government fire-control teams, local authorities, community members and a company, with officials stressing the need to maintain personnel along it.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:31 WIB
Petrokimia Gresik Soda Ash Production Could Replace 29% of Imports
A planned 300,000-tonne-a-year soda ash plant at Petrokimia Gresik could replace about 29% of Indonesia’s projected soda ash imports in 2025 and save around Rp1.4 trillion in foreign exchange annually. The project will also produce ammonium chloride for NPK fertiliser and use captured carbon dioxide, supporting domestic industrial supply chains and Pupuk Indonesia’s decarbonisation plans.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:31 WIB
Bus Plunges into Ravine in TTS, Former Bank NTT Official Among Injured
A bus carrying 30 passengers plunged into a ravine in South Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, after its brakes reportedly failed, leaving three passengers with minor injuries. One of those injured was former Bank NTT credit marketing division head Paskalia Uun Kurnelawati Bria; police say the crash is under investigation and point to the driver’s failure to properly check the braking system.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:31 WIB
Former Bank NTT Corruption Convict Among Victims of Bus Plunging into Ravine in TTS
A bus carrying 30 passengers from North Central Timor to Kupang plunged into a ravine in South Central Timor, leaving three people with minor injuries. One of those hurt was Paskalia Uun Kurnelawati Bria, a former Bank NTT credit marketing division head convicted in a 2016 bad-loan corruption case; police suspect brake failure and are investigating possible driver negligence.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:30 WIB
Trumponomics Is Making Americans Worse Off — Is Trump’s Support at Risk?
With US midterm elections approaching, polls show Democrats leading in congressional preferences as President Donald Trump’s approval remains near its second-term low. The article argues that tariffs, higher energy and housing costs, and cuts to social support are weighing on low- and middle-income households, while the gains from tax changes and rising asset values are concentrated among wealthier Americans.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:30 WIB
National Human Rights Commission asks police to review Sukoharjo Islamic boarding school search procedures
Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has urged police oversight bodies to independently investigate alleged procedural violations and excessive force during a search at an Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo. It says the investigation into the alleged arson and vandalism must continue, but be conducted in line with criminal procedure rules and safeguards for children, women and residents’ privacy.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:30 WIB
Signs Prohibiting Activities Installed at Former Forest and Land Fire Sites in Central Kalimantan
The Forestry Ministry has installed warning signs banning unauthorised activities at areas in Central Kalimantan affected by forest and land fires, where forestry permit holders have already faced sanctions. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said targeted monitoring must continue despite limited forest ranger resources, and cited a presidential decision to add up to 70,000 young forest rangers.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 16:28 WIB
Pertamina Group and doctorSHARE Bring Floating Hospital to Maluku
Pertamina Group and the doctorSHARE Foundation have deployed a floating hospital to Kei Besar Island, Maluku, to provide medical care for communities with limited access to health services. The initiative, running until 11 November 2026, is expected to serve around 4,000 patients and includes inpatient, surgical and maternity facilities, as well as efforts to strengthen local health knowledge.