Archive: 1 November 2026
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Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 13:02 WIB
Police Say Tolikara Situation Is Calm After Peace Agreement
Police say security in Tolikara, Papua Highlands, has stabilised following a peace declaration between communities involved in a conflict. Local leaders have called for the agreement to be upheld, urged residents to reject provocative misinformation and outlined commitments to reconciliation, victim recovery and respect for the law.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 13:00 WIB
Video: Market Participant on Indonesia’s Plan to Create Its Own Stock Market Rating
Sucor Sekuritas CEO Bernardus Wijaya says decisive government and exchange-led reforms are essential to restoring investor confidence and preventing Indonesia from being downgraded to standalone-market status. He says Indonesia could develop its own stock-market rating, but it would need to earn the trust of global investors; in the meantime, the country should strengthen engagement with MSCI and encourage institutional funds to invest in equities.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 13:00 WIB
Independent Newspaper Closes After Government Pressure and ‘Foreign Agent’ Label
Russia’s Novaya Gazeta has announced it is ending operations, saying government pressure made it impossible to continue. The closure is a further blow to press freedom amid the crackdown on independent media since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, drawing condemnation from human rights and press freedom groups.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:58 WIB
APV Minibus Stranded on Road Divider After Being Hit by Camry in Bogor; One Injured
A Toyota Camry and a Suzuki APV collided at Simpang Sentul in Bogor, leaving the APV wedged on a road divider and its driver with minor injuries. Police said the Camry struck a water barrier before hitting the minibus; the injured driver was taken to hospital for treatment.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:56 WIB
A Look Back at the Rupiah’s Weakening Throughout October 2026, Falling Past Rp18,100 per US Dollar
The rupiah came under pressure throughout October 2026, weakening past Rp18,100 per US dollar amid a stronger US currency, geopolitical uncertainty and shifts in foreign capital flows. Bank Indonesia’s JISDOR rate reached Rp18,183 on 28 October before the currency recovered slightly, then weakened again to Rp18,138 on 30 October.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:54 WIB
Bappenas and EU researchers study Indonesia’s rubber value chain
Bappenas and European and Indonesian researchers are examining Indonesia’s rubber value chain, with fieldwork in North Sumatra to assess its challenges and potential. The study supports the 2025–2029 development plan’s aim to expand downstream processing and raise domestic value added, while informing region-specific recommendations on productivity, farmer organisations, market access and sustainability.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:52 WIB
Buleleng Anti-Narcotics Agency Finds 14 People Test Positive in 19 Urine Tests
The Buleleng National Narcotics Agency (BNNK) found 14 positive results after conducting urine tests at 19 locations between September and October 2026. Those who tested positive are being assessed and referred for appropriate support, while the agency plans to strengthen prevention and joint enforcement with the military and police.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:51 WIB
Rubio Says US Was Not Directly Involved in Flavio Bolsonaro’s Flight from Brazil
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was not directly involved in Flavio Bolsonaro’s departure from Brazil, while confirming the former presidential candidate already held a US visa. President Donald Trump said Bolsonaro could remain in the United States for as long as he wished, despite Brazil’s court-ordered seizure of his passport amid investigations.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:50 WIB
Pertamina Brings SMEXPO to Bekasi to Expand Market Access for MSMEs
Pertamina’s SMEXPO 2026 in Bekasi brought together 50 supported micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to showcase products, boost sales and develop business and employment opportunities. The event forms part of the state-owned energy company’s wider effort to pair ongoing business support with access to markets, with its foundation highlighting financing, market access and product quality as key challenges for MSMEs.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:50 WIB
Bulog Magelang Partners with 252 KDKMPs to Expand SPHP Rice Distribution
Bulog’s Magelang branch has partnered with 252 village and urban-ward cooperatives across five regencies to broaden access to rice distributed under the Food Supply and Price Stabilisation (SPHP) programme. The cooperatives will receive the rice at Rp12,500 per kilogram, in a move intended to help maintain supply and stabilise food prices.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:50 WIB
Pertamina and Linknet to Plant 50,000 Trees in 2026
Pertamina Foundation and telecommunications company Linknet plan to plant 50,000 trees across eight locations in 2026, with 38,000 already planted—76 per cent of the annual target. The initiative combines environmental restoration with campus-based education and digital skills development, while partners stress the importance of maintaining the trees beyond planting day.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:48 WIB
Metro Jakarta Police Prepare Five Parking Areas for Palestine Solidarity Rally Participants at Monas
Metro Jakarta Police have designated five parking areas for participants attending the 2026 Palestine Solidarity Month mass rally at Monas, with capacity for buses, cars and motorcycles. Traffic arrangements are intended to ease participants’ travel while allowing other activities around Monas and the Thamrin–Sudirman car-free day to continue.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:47 WIB
Co-operatives urged to support Indonesia’s national energy supply chain
Co-operatives are being encouraged to support Indonesia’s energy supply chain through initiatives including collecting used cooking oil for sustainable aviation fuel and developing small-scale solar power projects. The Ministry of Co-operatives is also promoting formal co-operative management of small and idle oil wells, aiming to improve energy access, legality and local community welfare.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:47 WIB
Bappenas urges cooperatives to move beyond goods distribution
Bappenas says cooperatives should develop businesses that reflect their regions’ economic potential, rather than focus mainly on distributing goods. A 2026 incubation programme involving 16 cooperatives in Bandung and Sumedang has lifted average performance indicator achievement to 84.81 per cent, with support intended to strengthen governance, business sustainability and access to financing.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:46 WIB
How Dwi Bagus Tried to Conceal Dini and Her Child’s Bodies, from Hotel to Bridges
Police say Dwi Bagus Martono killed Dini Hardiyanti and her four-year-old child in September 2026, then moved and burned their bodies before disposing of the remains in rivers. Investigators have detailed the alleged sequence of events, including the use of a sleeping bag to carry Dini’s body from a hotel and the disposal of seven sacks of ashes and bones from two bridges.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:46 WIB
Forestry Minister Tightens Security at Former Forest-Fire Sites in Central Kalimantan
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni says the government is increasing security at areas affected by forest and land fires in Central Kalimantan by posting warning signs and prohibiting unauthorised activity. The sites include forest-concession areas previously sanctioned, where authorities are seeking to deter illegal logging and support ecosystem recovery; the minister also cited plans to add up to 70,000 new forest rangers.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:41 WIB
Baznas RI and AVPN strengthen global Islamic philanthropy ties
Indonesia’s National Zakat Agency (Baznas) and the Asia Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) are strengthening their partnership to improve the impact of zakat, infaq and sadaqah programmes. Priorities include adopting international impact-measurement standards, building zakat administrators’ capacity and promoting Islamic philanthropy’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:41 WIB
Police greet and distribute food to participants at Palestine rally in Monas
Jakarta police officers greeted participants and handed out food at the 2026 Palestine Solidarity Rally at the National Monument, while also helping manage pedestrian safety and traffic. The police said their approach combined security with direct community engagement to ensure participants and other members of the public could use the area safely and comfortably.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:40 WIB
Conditions Grow Increasingly Chaotic as Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Farmers
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians and activists harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank village of Kafr Malik, with one activist reportedly injured. Israeli rights group Yesh Din recorded at least 135 physical attacks linked to the olive harvest by 23 October, while Israel’s military said it had arrested two Palestinians but did not address reports of settler violence.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:40 WIB
Police Directorate Official Resigns, Citing Conflict with Her Conscience
AKBP Netty Rosdiana Siagian, head of planning and administration at the Jakarta Metro Police’s Criminal Investigation Directorate, has announced her resignation from the post. In a statement on Instagram, she said she could no longer remain in an environment that conflicted with her conscience, adding that preserving her principles mattered more than holding office.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:38 WIB
Metro Jaya Police Chief Says Kampung Bahari Needs Redevelopment to Curb Drugs
Metro Jaya Police Chief Dadang Hartanto says physical and social improvements in North Jakarta’s Kampung Muara Bahari are needed to prevent the area from reverting to a centre for drug dealing and abuse. He has discussed plans to redevelop land along the railway with state railway company KAI and says the effort must involve Jakarta’s provincial government and address residents’ housing needs.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:38 WIB
Binance’s US$6bn crypto heist: Five things to know about North Korea’s TraderTraitor hackers
US authorities have blamed North Korea’s TraderTraitor group for stealing more than US$6 billion in virtual assets from Binance, in what is believed to be the largest cryptocurrency heist on record. The article outlines the group’s links to the Lazarus Group, its recruitment-based malware tactics and earlier major thefts, while explaining how stolen proceeds are reportedly laundered to support North Korea’s weapons programmes and evade sanctions.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:33 WIB
Natuna air base conducts defence readiness drills
Indonesia’s Natuna air base held a two-day exercise to test troops’ ability to defend strategic sites and Air Force assets against simulated infiltration and sabotage. The drills combined classroom instruction with field exercises in patrols, reconnaissance, base security and combat response, involving multiple base units and instructors from the Air Force’s Quick Reaction Forces Corps.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:31 WIB
FAO Urges Stakeholders to Invest in Women Farmers
The FAO has called on governments, development partners, businesses and communities to close the gender gap and invest in women farmers, using the Festival Raya Tani 2026 to raise their voices and improve market access. The appeal is backed by research showing women-headed rural households suffer greater climate-related income losses, while closing gender gaps could boost global GDP and reduce food insecurity.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:30 WIB
Partnership Talks with TIME Strengthen Danantara’s Ties with Global Business and Investors
BPI Danantara Indonesia says TIME’s use of its name and logo at the TIME100 Next Gala in New York was an in-kind gesture of support while the two parties explore a strategic, non-financial partnership. The talks could include future international forums such as the TIME Davos Forum, where Danantara aims to promote Indonesian sectors with strong appeal to global investors.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:29 WIB
Two Pink Line KRL Windows Smashed by Stones, Three Services Delayed
Two windows on a Pink Line commuter train were smashed in a stone-throwing incident on the Tanjung Priok–Kampung Bandan route, prompting a temporary hold while staff secured the area. Three services were delayed by up to 19 minutes; trains resumed running through the section at 08:48 WIB.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:29 WIB
Couple Arrested in Sumbawa; Officers Seize 107g of Crystal Meth
BNNP West Nusa Tenggara officers arrested a couple in Alas, Sumbawa, and seized 107g of crystal meth, along with drug paraphernalia and cash. Investigators suspect the 49-year-old man was a local dealer and say he obtained the drugs in Mataram; the case remains under development.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:27 WIB
BP3OKP Steps Up Oversight of Special Autonomy Funds in Eight Papua Pegunungan Regencies
BP3OKP says it is strengthening oversight of Special Autonomy (Otsus) funding across eight regencies in Papua Pegunungan, working with provincial and local governments to ensure allocations are used lawfully. The funds are designated for education, healthcare, infrastructure and economic empowerment for Indigenous Papuans, while coordination is intended to prevent misuse and keep development plans aligned with legislation.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:27 WIB
Bhineka Inovasi Energi’s Business Transformation Yields Rp3.8 Trillion PLN Contract
PT Bhineka Inovasi Ketahanan Energi (BIKE), formerly a bicycle company, has secured a Rp3.8 trillion EPC contract from PLN Indonesia Power for a 2 × 100 MW gas engine power plant. The deal marks a major milestone in BIKE’s shift into energy and follows a series of acquisitions and investments since a new shareholder took control; its shares have also faced repeated trading suspensions and been flagged for concentrated ownership.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:24 WIB
Flooding Spreads in West Aceh, Inundating 12 Villages Across Three Sub-districts
Flooding has inundated 12 villages in three sub-districts of West Aceh after heavy rain caused rivers to overflow, with water reaching tens of centimetres. The local disaster management agency has deployed a joint response team and warned riverside residents to remain alert as water levels remain high and homes have begun to flood.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:21 WIB
Zulhas to Discuss Food Security and Regional Aspirations at Senator Menyapa Forum
Co-ordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan is set to discuss national food security, alignment between central and regional policies, and how regional priorities can shape government programmes. The forum will also review the Regional Representatives Council’s 22-year role in advocating for local interests and ensuring its recommendations lead to concrete action.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:21 WIB
Social Affairs Ministry Sends Relief Supplies to Flood and Landslide Victims in Trenggalek
Indonesia’s Social Affairs Ministry has sent emergency supplies to communities affected by flooding and landslides in Munjungan district, Trenggalek, after heavy rain caused the Kali Tengah to overflow and triggered landslides in five villages. No casualties have been reported, but 38 homes were damaged and two families have evacuated; authorities are coordinating relief and assessing possible housing assistance.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:20 WIB
The significance of Marco Rubio’s visit to India
The article says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India for talks with business leaders and External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai. However, the supplied text is truncated and provides no further details about the visit or its significance.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:20 WIB
Researchers Uncover New Evidence in the Mystery of the Origins of Life on Earth
Computer simulations suggest that comet impacts on the early Earth were generally too violent to deliver intact organic molecules, challenging the long-standing idea that comets supplied key ingredients for life. The findings do not rule out a cometary contribution, while pointing to asteroids and ancient Mars as areas for further study.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:19 WIB
Student Attendance Rises After Free Nutritious Meals, Education Minister Says, Comparing Programme to Friday Charity Meals
Education Minister Abdul Mu’ti says the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme has helped increase school attendance, as some pupils are motivated to attend school by the meals. He hopes the initiative will also support students’ enthusiasm for learning, improve education quality and help instil character from an early age.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:18 WIB
Police arrest 27 people and seize firearms in raid on Kampung Bahari
Police arrested 27 people suspected of involvement in a drug-trafficking network and seized narcotics, firearms and other evidence during a joint operation in North Jakarta’s Kampung Bahari. Authorities say they will demolish illegal stalls used for drug transactions and continue pursuing the network’s principal dealers.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:18 WIB
New-generation iPad mini equipped with a 4,900 mAh battery
The 2026 iPad mini has a 4,900 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the 5,078 mAh unit in the 2024 model, reflecting the newer tablet’s slimmer and lighter design. It also features an OLED display and A20 Pro chip, with pre-orders open and first deliveries scheduled for 6 November 2026.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:16 WIB
University of Indonesia urges action on health risks from fire haze
University of Indonesia experts warn that forest and land-fire smoke poses acute and long-term health risks, particularly to children, whose developing lungs and immune systems make them especially vulnerable. They call for sustained, science-based prevention, targeted protection for at-risk groups, monitoring of children’s health and development, and measures including cleaner air in schools and preventing fires.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:15 WIB
Israelis Urge Opposition to Ally with Arab Parties to Defeat Netanyahu
Hundreds of Israelis have urged opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to work with Arab-backed parties after no bloc secured a majority in the 120-seat parliament. Such cooperation could give the anti-Netanyahu camp 67 seats, but divisions over Gaza and whether to rely on Arab parties have complicated coalition talks.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:14 WIB
33 Countries on Emergency Alert, Agriculture Minister Amran Says Indonesia’s Food Reserves Are Safe
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman says Indonesia’s food supply remains secure as at least 33 countries urge households to stock essential goods amid geopolitical tensions and supply-chain risks. As of 26 October 2026, rice availability is estimated at about 25 million tonnes, including 4.5 million tonnes in government reserves, against monthly demand of around 2.5 million tonnes.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:13 WIB
Police and BNN raid suspected drug den in North Jakarta’s Kampung Bahari
A joint force of 1,816 police and National Narcotics Agency (BNN) personnel raided suspected drug-trafficking sites in Kampung Bahari and Kampung Muara Bahari. Officers seized drugs and bladed weapons and arrested suspected dealers, although police have not disclosed the number of suspects.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:12 WIB
Pertamina Patra Niaga and Babel Provincial Council Strengthen Fuel Distribution Oversight
Pertamina Patra Niaga’s South Sumatra regional unit and the Bangka Belitung Islands Provincial Council are stepping up coordination to oversee fuel distribution, stock availability and services at filling stations. Discussions included monitoring subsidised fuel, reducing queues and a proposal to link petrol station CCTV systems with the police, while the company says it will continue monitoring supplies and transactions.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:11 WIB
US shares fall after Alphabet stock plunges
US equities closed lower as Alphabet’s shares slumped more than 12% following quarterly results that missed expectations, dragging down technology stocks and the Nasdaq. Losses were concentrated in tech, while most S&P 500 sectors rose; oil prices also eased amid hopes of renewed US-Iran peace talks.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:09 WIB
Russia Says US Kept G20 Discussions Constructive
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said the US delegation focused on practical issues and avoided escalating political tensions at the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta. He said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kept both sessions on a broadly normal and almost constructive track, despite the unavoidable discussion of geopolitics.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:07 WIB
Flood-damaged bridge cuts off access to two villages in West Aceh
Flooding has severely damaged a suspension bridge linking Kajeung and Tungkop villages in West Aceh, disrupting transport for thousands of residents. Local authorities say people now have to take a five-kilometre detour to reach the sub-district capital, and a joint response team has been sent to assist those affected.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:06 WIB
Around 320,000 People Join Protests Across France
French authorities estimated that about 320,000 people took part in protests nationwide, while unions and youth associations put the figure at nearly 500,000. Demonstrations disrupted public transport and, despite being largely peaceful, led to clashes in several cities; around 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:06 WIB
Trump says US is looking ‘closely’ at report that Nvidia CEO was target of Chinese spy plot
Donald Trump said the US would investigate reports that a Chinese executive linked to a Singapore-based data centre company had funnelled information to Beijing after interacting with Nvidia chief Jensen Huang. China has rejected the claims as groundless, while Trump expressed support for Huang and said he would consider retaining him as an adviser unless evidence emerged to the contrary.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:04 WIB
Ukraine and Türkiye to work together on Black Sea grain corridor
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed to work together to keep the Black Sea grain corridor operating effectively. Their talks also covered food security, as well as potential joint industrial, energy and infrastructure projects.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:02 WIB
Metro Police Chief Has Data on Bahari Village Drug Dealers: ‘We Will Pursue Them’
Jakarta Metro Police Chief Dadang Hartanto said officers had identified drug dealers who escaped a raid in North Jakarta’s Bahari Village and would continue pursuing them. Police also seized suspected drug-use equipment, cash, an ecstasy-making device and firearms during the operation.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026, 12:02 WIB
APHI Supports Efforts to Complete Forest and Land Fire Response in Central Kalimantan
The Indonesian Forest Concessionaires Association (APHI) is deploying fire crews, providing water sources and strengthening preparedness to help tackle forest and land fires in Central Kalimantan. The effort supports a coordinated, zone- and landscape-based response around Palangka Raya airport, involving government agencies, emergency services and business groups, amid efforts to protect areas vital to national food security.