Archive: 2 November 2026
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:57 WIB
Read Hashim’s Full Viral Speech on Taxing Food Stalls and Massage Services, and His Claim Indonesia Could Run a Rp900 Trillion Surplus
Hashim Djojohadikusumo said Indonesia’s unrecorded economy may amount to Rp10,000 trillion and argued that stronger tax collection could raise state revenue substantially. He claimed that matching Cambodia’s revenue-to-GDP ratio could yield an annual surplus of Rp900 trillion, and said digital tax collection involving banks and fintech platforms was due to begin on 9 November.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:57 WIB
Domestic Airfare Fuel Surcharge to Remain at 40% in November 2026
The Transport Ministry says the maximum fuel surcharge for domestic economy-class flights will remain at 40% of the applicable ceiling fare in November, unchanged from October. The cap is not mandatory for airlines, and the ministry stresses it does not mean ticket prices will rise by 40%.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:57 WIB
Not Just Palm Oil: Indonesia’s Exports to Israel Reach US$199.2 Million This Year
Indonesia exported goods worth US$199.2 million to Israel in January–September 2026, equivalent to around 0.09 per cent of its cumulative exports, despite the absence of diplomatic relations. Palm oil was among the key commodities, but shipments of crude palm oil fell year on year; research says Indonesia supplied an average 71.1 per cent of Israel’s CPO imports from 2020 to 2025.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:57 WIB
Danantara CTO Says Technology Partnerships Must Go Beyond MoUs; MIND ID Sets Out Its Approach
Danantara CTO Sigit Puji Santosa says technology partnerships should lead to practical industrial projects and innovations, rather than ending with the signing of memoranda of understanding. MIND ID says its downstreaming strategy will align with future market demand and build capabilities through stronger resources, value-added processing, operational excellence and adaptable technology.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:56 WIB
Constitutional Court Asked to Exempt Sanitary Pads from Tax
A woman has petitioned Indonesia’s Constitutional Court to rule that menstrual sanitary products should qualify for VAT relief, arguing that they are essential for health and hygiene and that menstruation is a biological necessity. The Tax Directorate says sanitary pads currently remain taxable; for non-luxury goods, the effective VAT burden is 11 per cent.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
Central Jakarta City Administration Oversees Land Provision for Public Road in Hayam Wuruk
Central Jakarta officials have inspected and measured 75 square metres of land at Jalan Hayam Wuruk that PT Halim Bangun Sarana Indah, the operator of the Grand Mercure Harmoni Hotel, is required to hand over. The land is intended for social and public facilities, potentially supporting road widening, while officials prepare the handover documents and urge other land-use permit holders to fulfil similar obligations.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
Indonesia Condemns Brutal Shooting at Jordanian Church, Saying It Desecrated a Place of Worship
Indonesia has condemned a shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan that killed nine people and injured 25, calling it a brutal attack on innocent civilians and a violation of the sanctity of a place of worship. Jakarta expressed condolences and solidarity with King Abdullah II and the Jordanian people, while saying its embassy in Amman is monitoring the situation and the safety of Indonesian citizens.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
Joint Team Investigates Suspected KKB Attack on Resident in Ilaga, Says ODC Spokesperson
A joint team from the Damai Cartenz Operation task force and Puncak Police is investigating whether armed criminal group (KKB) members attacked a civil servant in Ilaga, Central Papua. The victim, who was stabbed in the neck, has been evacuated to Makassar for intensive treatment; investigators are examining a possible revenge motive following the arrest of a wanted suspect.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:53 WIB
East Kalimantan Law Ministry Makes Copyright Registration Free
The East Kalimantan Regional Office of the Ministry of Law has set copyright registration fees at zero rupiah, down from Rp200,000, to help local creators secure legal protection. The office is also promoting a regional intellectual property regulation and encouraging artists, small businesses and academics to register their work online.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:51 WIB
BPMA and PGE Begin Drilling the Rayeu D-1 Oil and Gas Well in North Aceh
Aceh’s oil and gas regulator BPMA and operator PT Pema Global Energi have begun drilling the Rayeu D-1 exploration well in North Aceh to assess hydrocarbon potential and support production growth in Working Area B. The well is expected to confirm earlier 3D seismic survey findings, with PGE targeting initial output of 300 barrels of condensate and 11.4 million standard cubic feet of gas per day.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:50 WIB
AllianzGI Says Indonesia’s Fiscal Position Remains Manageable Amid Oil Price Pressures
AllianzGI Indonesia says Indonesia’s fiscal position remains under control, but high oil prices and global interest rates could increase energy subsidies, pressure the rupiah and complicate budget management. The government’s 2027 budget targets a deficit of 2.4 per cent of GDP and allocates Rp261.5 trillion for energy subsidies, as officials also seek to improve subsidy targeting.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:50 WIB
Lay-offs Are Everywhere, So Why Is Unemployment Falling? BPS Explains
Indonesia’s open unemployment rate fell to 4.65% in May 2026, despite public concern over widespread lay-offs. Statistics Indonesia (BPS) says the figures are compatible because people who lose jobs may find new work, run a business or move into informal employment, while the survey counts as employed anyone who undertakes at least an hour of income-generating activity in a week.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:50 WIB
Three Aceh Regencies on High-Alert for Heavy Rainfall Over the Next Week
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has placed Nagan Raya, Southwest Aceh and South Aceh on high alert for heavy rainfall from 1 to 10 November 2026, warning of floods, flash floods and landslides. The warning comes as flooding is already affecting several districts, with 266 people displaced in South Aceh and West Aceh.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:49 WIB
Police Continue Search for Noodle Shop Arson Suspect Amid Scrutiny of Hamalatul Quran Islamic Boarding School Raid
Central Java police say scrutiny of alleged procedural violations during a raid on the Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school will not disrupt the search for I, a former terrorism convict wanted over the burning of a noodle and pork shop. Police internal affairs units and inspectors are investigating a complaint that the raid did not follow standard operating procedures, but have declined to identify the complainant.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:49 WIB
Toddler Murdered by Parents in South Jakarta Was Malnourished and Covered in Injuries
A 20-month-old child killed by her biological mother and stepfather in a public toilet at Kebayoran Lama Market was found to be malnourished and had evidence of both recent and older injuries. Police say the couple cited their inability to afford the child’s upkeep as the motive; both have been named suspects and detained under child-protection and criminal-code provisions.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:49 WIB
Jasa Raharja Ensures Support for Victims of Bekasi Concrete Mixer Truck Crash
State-owned insurer Jasa Raharja says it is accelerating victim verification, guaranteeing medical expenses and coordinating with hospitals after a concrete mixer truck crash in Bekasi. The company is also arranging compensation for the families of those killed and says it will work with police and healthcare providers to ensure victims receive assistance under applicable rules.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:49 WIB
Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Indonesia Hit Six-Year High, Reaching 12 Million in January–September
Indonesia recorded 12.01 million foreign tourist visits in the first nine months of 2026, the highest January–September figure since 2020 and a 5.01% rise year on year. Average visitor spending and length of stay also increased, while domestic tourist trips continued to grow.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:49 WIB
Boboho Says Febrie Told Him Not to Interfere After Reporting Harvey Moeis Case
Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang, known as Ferry Boboho, told a Jakarta corruption court that he had informed former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah about the tin-sector corruption case involving Harvey Moeis. Ferry said Febrie advised him not to get involved, as testimony was heard in a separate case accusing Febrie of extortion and money laundering.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:49 WIB
Danantara Investment Posts Rp705.73bn Profit up to April 2026
PT Danantara Investment Management reported net profit of US$40.61 million (Rp705.73 billion) in the four months to 30 April 2026, reversing a small loss a year earlier and far exceeding its full-year 2025 profit. Revenue reached Rp1.10 trillion in the first quarter, while the company also recorded a substantial negative operating cash flow and a fall in cash and cash equivalents.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:47 WIB
Airlangga Says Manufacturing PMI Expansion Signals Market Optimism
Indonesia’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54.0 in October, its highest level in 31 months, which Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said reflected market optimism. He also said inflation remained within the government’s target range, while trade recorded a surplus, supported by non-oil and gas commodities.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:47 WIB
French Secondary School Pupils Stage School Blockades
Secondary school pupils have launched a fresh wave of school blockades in several French cities, including Paris, after a union leader called for protests. The demonstrations are part of wider unrest that began in September over education and school conditions, then expanded amid public anger over rising prices.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:46 WIB
Gianyar Public Order Agency Cracks Down on 13 Illegal Currency Exchanges
Gianyar’s Public Order Agency has identified 13 unlicensed non-bank currency exchange outlets in Tegallalang, following public complaints and inspections of 16 businesses. Authorities have labelled the outlets illegal and removed their exchange-rate boards, warning that businesses which fail to comply with licensing rules could be closed.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:46 WIB
Energy Ministry: Indonesia to Diversify Pertalite Imports from China and India
Indonesia will add China and India to its sources of Pertalite imports, reducing its reliance on Singapore and aiming to strengthen national energy security. The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry is finalising implementing regulations that will set out the import mechanisms and rollout stages; imports will continue under existing arrangements in the meantime.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:46 WIB
OpenAI May Rename Data Centres as ‘AI Computing Campuses’
OpenAI is reportedly considering a major branding campaign that would reframe its data centres as “AI computing campuses” and present AI as an empowering everyday tool. The initiative comes amid political debate in the United States over AI standards and data-centre development, with OpenAI’s chief of global affairs arguing that greater public scrutiny and transparency should help ensure communities benefit from the infrastructure.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:45 WIB
US Midterm Elections: Republicans Fight to Stop Democrats Taking Control of Congress
As Americans prepare to vote in the midterm elections, Republicans under President Donald Trump are seeking to retain control of Congress, while polls suggest Democrats are strongly favoured to win the House and have a viable chance in the Senate. A Democratic takeover of either chamber could constrain Trump’s agenda and enable investigations, amid voter discontent over prices and his political rhetoric.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:45 WIB
Bahlil Considers Moratorium on Smelters Producing Semi-Finished Goods
Bahlil Lahadalia says the government is reviewing whether to restrict new smelter permits for facilities that produce only semi-finished materials, aiming to keep more processing and value addition in Indonesia. The proposal also responds to concerns about global nickel oversupply, which has pushed prices down, even as domestic nickel processing has sharply increased export values and output.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:43 WIB
Vice-President pledges greater efforts to address issues in underdeveloped areas
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka pledged closer coordination with regional leaders to tackle gaps in education, healthcare, roads and internet access in underdeveloped areas such as Kalumpang, West Sulawesi. He said development plans would account for local priorities while maintaining regional fiscal sustainability.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:43 WIB
Kemdiktisaintek to Strengthen the Integrity of National Scientific Journals Through KTJI
Kemdiktisaintek will hold the inaugural National Convention on Governance and Integrity of Scientific Journals (KTJI) in Surabaya on 9 November 2026. The event will bring together journal stakeholders to address accreditation, publication standards and academic integrity, amid a large but unevenly accredited national journal sector.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:42 WIB
Surabaya Police Chief: Seven Officers Who Arrested Gerindra Politicians Suspected of SOP Violations
Surabaya’s police chief says seven narcotics investigators transferred after the arrest of three Gerindra legislators are being investigated over suspected breaches of standard operating procedures, while declining to say whether the inquiry is connected to the arrests. The transfers have prompted allegations of outside interference; the legislators, who tested positive for drugs, were not detained and were instead referred for outpatient rehabilitation under restorative justice procedures.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:42 WIB
Baznas Oxygen Preparedness Village Helps Residents Affected by Forest and Land Fires in Central Kalimantan
Baznas has provided health services and basic aid to residents affected by forest and land fires in Tanjung Pinang, Palangka Raya, including masks, vitamins, oxygen services and ready-to-eat meals. By 29 October 2026, the agency said it had deployed 77 personnel and carried out 82 response operations across seven provinces.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:42 WIB
Carro establishes inaugural S$450 million asset-backed securitisation facility
Carro has established Singapore’s first automotive loan receivables asset-backed securitisation warehouse facility, valued at S$450 million, using receivables originated by its subsidiary Genie Financial Services. The MAS-approved, bankruptcy-remote structure allows banks to provide loans or subscribe to notes on a pari-passu basis, creating a new funding channel for the company and a potential template for automotive hire-purchase securitisations.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:40 WIB
This Island Is Home to the Super-Rich, with the Cheapest House Priced at Rp1 Trillion
Indian Creek, an ultra-exclusive island near Miami Beach, has attracted billionaires including Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, alongside other high-profile residents. The 300-hectare enclave has just 41 waterfront plots, stringent security and properties starting at about US$60 million (Rp1.08 trillion).
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:40 WIB
Indonesia’s Exports Reach Rp3,982 Trillion as Trade Surplus Hits Rp191 Trillion
Indonesia recorded a US$10.61 billion trade surplus in January–September 2026, with exports of US$221.23 billion exceeding imports of US$210.63 billion. Manufacturing accounted for nearly 83% of exports, while the United States was the largest source of Indonesia’s trade surplus, followed by India and the Philippines.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:40 WIB
Rumah Zakat Delivers 8,000 Litres of Clean Water to Kampung Pabuaran Residents
Rumah Zakat has delivered 8,000 litres of clean water to residents of Kampung Pabuaran in Tangerang Regency, where access to clean water is limited. The supply is intended to support households’ daily needs and sanitation, while easing the burden on the local community.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:38 WIB
Two Books Mark UNM’s 25th Anniversary, Chronicling Alumni Struggles and High-Achieving Students
Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM) has launched two books for its 25th anniversary, documenting the journeys of alumni and students whose achievements grew out of perseverance and hardship. The university says the stories recognise the long process behind success and reflect the contribution of its graduates in their respective fields.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:38 WIB
AllianzGI Says Indonesia’s Market Deserves to Retain Emerging-Market Status
Allianz Global Investors Indonesia believes the country’s diverse industries and investment potential warrant retaining its emerging-market classification, despite MSCI’s proposal to move it to standalone-market status. The classification decision is not expected until June 2027, while global monetary policy, inflation, geopolitics and capital flows remain key considerations for investors.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:37 WIB
20-Month-Old Baby Drowned by Stepfather Until He Vomited Before His Death
Police say a 20-month-old child was killed by his mother and stepfather, who cited their inability to support him as the motive. The pair allegedly drowned the child repeatedly in a bucket at a public toilet in South Jakarta before burying his body in Central Jakarta; investigators are examining evidence and the suspects’ respective roles.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:35 WIB
KPK: Alleged Cigarette Excise Stamp Commission Scheme at PT Djarum Dates Back to 2010
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says an alleged kickback scheme involving PT Djarum and Kudus Customs and Excise Office may have been operating since 2010. Investigators are examining whether payments to customs officials were linked to cigarette excise stamps, in a case developed from a separate customs bribery investigation.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:35 WIB
McDonald’s Sued Over Its Menu: Here Are the Facts
A US federal judge has refused to dismiss a consumer lawsuit alleging that McDonald’s used the McRib’s name and rib-like shape to mislead customers about the cut of pork in the sandwich. The case will proceed for further examination, adding to US litigation over whether fast-food advertising accurately represents products.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:34 WIB
PKB Seriously Considers Launching Parliamentary Inquiry After Supreme Court Ruling on Gibran’s Certificate
PKB is seriously weighing whether to pursue a House of Representatives inquiry into the government’s administrative process for issuing the certificate used by Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka to establish equivalency for his overseas secondary education. The party says the Supreme Court ruling declaring the certificate invalid could also provide grounds for a parliamentary statement of opinion, while stressing that these mechanisms would examine government accountability rather than retry the court case.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:34 WIB
Europe Faces Rp16,000 Trillion in Losses as Coastal Settlements Are Forced Inland
A Council of Europe report warns that coastal erosion and rising sea levels could cause annual losses of €800 billion by 2100 if protective measures prove ineffective. It urges local authorities to consider planned relocation alongside other adaptation measures, with decisions based on local risks and supported by consultation, funding and legal frameworks.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:33 WIB
Dwi Bagus’s Wife Appears in Public, Says She Knew Nothing of His Brutal Acts
Marta, the legal wife of Dwi Bagus Martono, says she was teaching at school when the murders and burning of Dini Hardiyanti and her four-year-old child allegedly took place. She says she did not know what her husband was doing at their home in Madiun, where she also ran a tutoring business.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:30 WIB
Permata Bridge Opens in Sukabumi, Improving Access for 5,432 Residents
A 95-metre suspension bridge has been inaugurated in Sukabumi, providing a safer crossing for 5,432 residents who previously relied on rafts or a deteriorating footbridge. Built through a partnership between Sinergi Foundation and Permata Bank Syariah’s zakat unit, it is expected to improve access to schools, healthcare and economic activity; the partners also distributed food parcels to low-income residents affected by drought.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:30 WIB
Karangasem’s 2027 Regional Budget Faces a Rp157.8bn Deficit, with Spending of Rp1.92tn
Karangasem Regency is proposing 2027 expenditure of Rp1.92 trillion against projected revenue of Rp1.76 trillion, leaving a planned deficit of Rp157.88 billion. The draft prioritises basic services, infrastructure and poverty reduction, while also proposing Rp75 billion in regional borrowing and capital injections into two Bali-based financial institutions.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:30 WIB
Public Works Ministry Restores Road Access and Repairs Flood-Damaged Riverbank in Aceh
The Public Works Ministry has cleared a landslide blocking the Takengon–Isaq road in Central Aceh after heavy rain, restoring access to cars and motorcycles while warning of further landslides. It is also carrying out emergency works on a damaged river embankment in Pidie Jaya, where flooding inundated homes and threatened nearby areas.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:30 WIB
Man Arrested with Rp20 Million in Counterfeit Notes, Suspected of Links to Drugs
Police in West Jakarta have arrested a 31-year-old man after finding counterfeit banknotes worth Rp20 million in his bag; another man has been named a wanted suspect. The arrested man allegedly said he had previously used Rp16 million in counterfeit money to buy etomidate, while police say the seized notes were intended for a further similar purchase.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:30 WIB
Air Passenger Numbers in Indonesia Plunge 12.81% in September 2026
Indonesia’s domestic air passenger traffic fell 12.81% month on month to 4.22 million in September 2026, while international air passengers also declined. Rail was the only passenger transport mode to record monthly growth; domestic sea freight was the only freight category to rise both monthly and annually.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:29 WIB
Saudi-led coalition launches operation to disable Houthi resources
The Saudi-led coalition says it has launched an operation targeting vital resources used by the Houthis to support their war effort and develop ballistic missiles and drones, but gave no location or details of the outcome. The announcement came as a Houthi missile reportedly struck near a government military facility in Aden, highlighting the continuing escalation in Yemen’s conflict.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:29 WIB
Iliana Yotova, Bulgaria’s First Elected Female President?
Iliana Yotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential run-off, according to parallel counts, securing a direct mandate after serving as president since Rumen Radev’s resignation in January. Her victory comes amid prolonged political instability and a campaign marked by sharp differences over military support for Ukraine and Bulgaria’s foreign-policy direction.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 16:28 WIB
Iran Continues Discussing Diplomatic Proposal with US Through Mediators
Iran says it is continuing to exchange messages with the United States through mediators, with a revised seven-stage proposal that Tehran says could be implemented within two days. The proposal remains the basis for indirect talks, but Iran says any agreement and the restoration of security in the Strait of Hormuz depend on Washington ending its naval blockade and meeting Tehran’s demands.