Archive: 2 November 2026
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:50 WIB
PLN Director Reportedly Set to Become ESDM Director-General of Electricity
Arsyadany Ghana Akmalaputri, currently PLN’s Director of Distribution, is reportedly due to be appointed Director-General of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) on 2 November 2026. Her career at PLN spans distribution, system planning, corporate communications and asset management, and she has held her current directorship since June 2025.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:50 WIB
10 Countries with the Best Health Systems in the World: Where Does Indonesia Rank?
Iceland leads the 2026 US News & World Report health rankings, followed by Norway and Denmark, while Indonesia ranks 89th out of 100 countries. The ranking assesses mortality and longevity, public health preparedness, and healthcare, and places Indonesia well behind Malaysia at 57th; Singapore is the highest-ranked South-east Asian country, in eighth place.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:49 WIB
Indonesia’s US$110bn in Domestic Investment Strengthens Economic Resilience: Kadin
Domestic investment has reached nearly Rp2,000 trillion (about US$110bn) since President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka took office in October 2024, accounting for more than half of national investment. Kadin chair Anindya Bakrie said Indonesian businesses, including medium-sized firms, can bolster resilience and develop future industries such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and data centres.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:49 WIB
Dermaesthetics Academy Trains General Practitioners in Medical Aesthetics
Dermaesthetics Academy has launched a three-month intensive programme to equip general practitioners with scientific knowledge and clinical skills in medical aesthetics. The initiative comes amid projected annual growth of at least 10 per cent in Indonesia’s medical aesthetics market, while emphasising patient assessment, safety and sound clinical judgement alongside procedural training.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:48 WIB
Emergency Alert Apps in Russia and Ukraine Hit by Cyberattacks
Russia and Ukraine reported cyber incidents targeting their mobile emergency alert apps, resulting in false notifications being sent to users. Ukraine suggested its app had been deliberately disrupted and blamed Russia, while Moscow said its app was hit in a large-scale attack but that the country’s wider public warning systems remained operational.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:48 WIB
IMS 2026 to Focus on Supply-Chain Efficiency and Investment
The Indonesia Management Summit 2026 will bring together government, business, investors and academics to discuss how productivity, investment and leadership can strengthen national economic resilience. The article also reports that the Indonesia Stock Exchange has expanded its High Shareholding Concentration Committee to give independent members a majority, amid calls for greater ownership transparency and investor confidence.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:47 WIB
Panasonic Strengthens Long-term Dealer Partnerships at NDG 2026
Panasonic Gobel Indonesia used its 2026 National Dealer Gathering in Bali to reaffirm its commitment to long-term collaboration with dealers, whom it considers strategic partners in reaching consumers. The gathering coincided with 70 years of Gobel’s service to Indonesia and featured product showcases, recognition awards and an immersive presentation of the Matsushita–Gobel partnership, against a backdrop of projected growth in Indonesia’s household-appliance market.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:46 WIB
BJB Syariah Responds to Alleged Loss of Customer’s 2.2kg of Gold
BJB Syariah says the reported case concerns a gold-pawning facility linked to William Gunawan and his family, which the bank’s records show was settled in 2013; it says it does not offer gold-deposit facilities. The bank says it has responded to the customer’s complaint and is co-operating with the ongoing legal process, while asserting the matter has had no impact on its operations or financial condition.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:45 WIB
Police Arrest Medan Prison Officer over 599 Drug-Containing Vapes
Medan police have arrested a 34-year-old employee of Medan Class I Correctional Institution on suspicion of acting as a courier for 599 drug-containing vape devices. Police say he was promised Rp20 million and are investigating the alleged supplier and any possible involvement by others; preliminary findings indicate the vapes were not being sold inside the prison.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:45 WIB
Examining Gibran’s Remaining Options
Indonesia’s Supreme Court has granted an appeal challenging the recognition of Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s overseas secondary-school education, declaring the equivalency certificate invalid. Politicians from several parties say the ruling carries political implications, with Democratic Party politician Jansen Sitindaon arguing that Gibran should resign or face removal through the constitutional process; the article also notes discussions in parliament about possible next steps.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:45 WIB
El Niño Hits Indonesia’s Farmland: Here Is the Evidence
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) says the share of observed farmland planted with rice in September 2026 fell to 20%, below levels recorded in September in recent years, including during the 2023 El Niño. The agency warns the decline could reduce upcoming harvest area: full-year rice harvest area is forecast to fall 4.8% and paddy production 4.57% compared with 2025, although the projections remain subject to changing field conditions.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:43 WIB
Jakarta Inflation Recorded at 0.13% in October 2026
Jakarta’s monthly inflation was 0.13% in October 2026, below the national rate of 0.22%, according to the Jakarta branch of Statistics Indonesia (BPS). Red chillies were the largest contributor, accounting for 0.06 percentage points, while restaurant food and drink, housing and several other items also added to price pressures.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:43 WIB
In Prabowo Era, Farmers’ Terms of Trade Hit a Record 132.60
Indonesia’s Farmers’ Terms of Trade (NTP) reached a record 132.60 in October 2026, up 1.13% month on month, as prices received by farmers rose faster than their household and production costs. The Agriculture Ministry said policies including higher government purchase prices for rice and maize, guaranteed crop absorption and cheaper subsidised fertiliser are intended to strengthen farmers’ incomes alongside food production.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:43 WIB
Government disburses Rp10.82 trillion in priority loans in Bali
The government disbursed Rp10.82 trillion in priority programme loans in Bali through the third quarter of 2026, up nearly 35% year on year, to 119,835 borrowers. The financing supports regional economic activity, as Bali’s economy grew by 5.78% in the second quarter; Bank Indonesia projects growth of 5.9% for 2026.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:42 WIB
Netanyahu urges US to strike Iran again, while Trump remains confident in diplomacy
Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pressed Donald Trump to resume military action against Iran soon after the US midterm elections, but Trump prefers to let ongoing diplomatic efforts run their course. The account comes amid renewed contacts about formally restarting negotiations, although Iran says no agreement has been reached and it is awaiting US responses on outstanding issues.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:40 WIB
Communications Ministry Explains Content Enforcement Limits to Protect Freedom of Expression
Indonesia’s Communications and Digital Ministry says two 2026 ministerial decrees set criteria and procedures for action against digital content, particularly disinformation, while safeguarding lawful criticism and press freedom. Under the SAMAN system, platforms have 12 or 24 hours to respond to notices, with access-blocking deadlines applying only after the ministry issues a formal order.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:40 WIB
Largest Theft of All Time: Binance Customers Flee with Rp66 Trillion
Binance users withdrew US$3.64 billion (about Rp66 trillion) after the exchange resumed services following a major cyberattack, which the FBI has attributed to a North Korean state-backed hacking group. Binance says it has replaced 95% of the US$6.3 billion in stolen assets and has set aside funds to reimburse users, while disputed estimates of withdrawals and the scale of the breach put confidence in the exchange to the test.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:39 WIB
East Java Police Chief Orders District Police Chiefs to Monitor Petrol Stations to Prevent Fuel Diversion
East Java Police Chief Dekananto Eko Purwono has ordered tighter checks on subsidised fuel distribution, from Pertamina depots to petrol stations, amid concerns that supplies allocated to the province could be diverted elsewhere. Police will coordinate with regional authorities, Pertamina and BPH Migas, and district police chiefs have been instructed to monitor stations locally.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:39 WIB
Deputy Agriculture Minister Urges Food Diversification to Reduce Dependence on Rice
Deputy Agriculture Minister Muhammad Saleh Mustafa called for greater use of sorghum, porang and other alternative foods to reduce Indonesians’ reliance on rice. He also encouraged Tidar University to explore research cooperation with the Agriculture Ministry on soybeans and garlic, making use of Magelang’s agro-climatic potential.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:39 WIB
Muhammadiyah to Review Use of Tatswib in Dawn Call to Prayer at 33rd National Congress
Muhammadiyah’s Tarjih and Tajdid Council will revisit whether the phrase “ash-shalatu khairum minan-naum” should be included in the dawn call to prayer at its national congress in Surabaya on 25–27 November 2026. The issue has remained unresolved at previous congresses, with differing accounts in Islamic jurisprudence about whether tatswib was practised during the Prophet Muhammad’s lifetime or introduced later.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:39 WIB
Prosecutors Seize Rp7.5bn in Assets Linked to Corruption Case at Pandeglang Regional Bank
Pandeglang prosecutors have seized assets worth Rp7.5 billion belonging to Tafsirudin, who was convicted in a Rp10 billion fictitious-loan corruption case involving a regional government-owned bank. The seizure was carried out in Bandung under a court ruling that has permanent legal force; Tafsirudin was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:39 WIB
Muhammadiyah Backs Police Efforts to Crack Down on Drug-Containing Vapes
Muhammadiyah has backed the police crackdown on electronic cigarettes containing narcotics, saying it is consistent with the organisation’s 2020 fatwa prohibiting vape use. The organisation says relevant internal bodies are responsible for implementing and communicating the religious ruling.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:36 WIB
Central Java Provincial Government Sets MURI Record for Collecting the Most Used Cooking Oil
Central Java has received a MURI record for its used-cooking-oil collection campaign, which spans all 35 regencies and municipalities and aims to promote environmental and public health. The province also launched the Pandu Tangguh programme to train Posyandu volunteers to help vulnerable residents access social assistance and resolve welfare-data problems, alongside plans to strengthen community mental-health services.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:36 WIB
Driving Faster Economic Growth
Economist Yusuf Rendy Manilet says Indonesia must shift its growth model towards productive investment, labour-intensive industrialisation, stronger exports and productivity to reach the government’s six per cent growth target for 2027. Although the economy grew 5.45 per cent year on year in the first half of 2026, domestic demand and fiscal support remain the main drivers, while manufacturing growth and net exports lag.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:35 WIB
Bahlil Considers Moratorium on Smelters Producing Semi-Processed Nickel
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has asked officials to assess whether new nickel smelters producing only intermediate products should be placed under a moratorium, as such output accounts for an estimated 50–60% of national production capacity. The government wants more processing to take place domestically and is also using production plans and budgets to manage nickel supply; industry data show Indonesia produced 2.5 million tonnes of processed nickel in 2025, around 60% of global supply.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:33 WIB
AllianzGI Manages Rp35.97 Trillion, Optimistic About Indonesia’s Investment Prospects
Allianz Global Investors Indonesia says resilient economic fundamentals, portfolio diversification and long-term investment discipline will be vital as investors navigate market volatility ahead of 2027. Although global and domestic pressures have weighed on sentiment, the company remains optimistic about Indonesia’s longer-term prospects, citing its economic fundamentals, large domestic market and growth potential.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:33 WIB
Mysterious Head-Sized Ice Block Hits House in Bantul
A large block of ice, reportedly about 20 centimetres across, damaged the roof and ceiling of a house in Bantul, Yogyakarta, on Monday morning. Officials have reported the incident to the police and the local disaster agency, which is consulting the meteorological service; no explanation has yet been established, and authorities say the unusually large ice is under investigation.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:33 WIB
Two Landslide Victims at Pelaga Eco Park Still Missing; Foreign National Yet to Be Identified
Search and rescue teams are continuing to look for two people swept away when landslides struck accommodation at Pelaga Eco Park in Badung, Bali; one is an Indonesian national and the other is an unidentified foreign national. The disaster followed hours of heavy rain and damaged several glamping buildings, while 21 of the 23 guests escaped safely.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:32 WIB
Komnas HAM Issues Recommendations over Doctor Icha’s Death
Indonesia’s National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) says its monitoring found four serious human rights violations in the case of doctor Eliza Princila Utami Pakaenoni, known as Dr Icha. It has urged the Health Ministry, East Nusa Tenggara police chief and hospital management to strengthen protections for medical workers and ensure a transparent, professional investigation.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:31 WIB
Deputy Minister: South Kalimantan Is Strategically Positioned as a Logistics Gateway
Deputy National Development Planning Minister Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard says South Kalimantan can serve as a logistics and trade gateway for the island of Borneo, citing its location, river network and trading history. He pointed to US$12.13 billion in exports through Trisakti Port in 2025 and identified food security, industrial development and infrastructure connectivity as key opportunities linked to the Nusantara capital project.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:31 WIB
Women’s Affairs Minister Says Sanitary Pads Are Not Luxury Goods
Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Arifah Fauzi says sanitary pads are an essential need, not a luxury, and calls for safe, affordable access, particularly for women from economically vulnerable groups. The remarks come amid debate over VAT on the products; Indonesia’s tax authority says pads are taxable goods, with an effective VAT burden of 11% under the applicable calculation.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:31 WIB
Central Java Police Enforce Ban on E-Cigarettes for Personnel
Central Java Regional Police say they will enforce the National Police Chief’s circular banning officers and civil servants within the institution from using e-cigarettes, with violations subject to internal sanctions. The force describes the measure as part of efforts to prevent drug abuse, strengthen discipline and set an example for the public; the rule took effect on 30 October 2026.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:30 WIB
BMKG Comments on Mysterious Chunk of Ice That Broke Through a Resident’s Roof in Bantul
A large chunk of ice crashed through the roof of an unoccupied house in Bantul, with no rain recorded at the time and no injuries reported. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) says a spatial Madden–Julian Oscillation disturbance may have been present over Java, but further analysis is needed to establish whether it was connected to the incident or determine where the ice came from.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:30 WIB
Saudi Arabia Activates Emergency Alerts in Three Regions: What Happened?
Saudi Arabia briefly activated emergency alerts in Abha, Khamis Mushait and Taif before authorities said the situation had returned to safety. Officials did not identify the threat or report casualties or damage; the alert came amid heightened tensions involving the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:29 WIB
National Police Chief Bans Officers from Vaping; Bogor Police Chief Ready to Implement and Promote the Rule
The Bogor Police chief says the force will implement and publicise a National Police circular banning police personnel from using e-cigarettes, both at work and outside the workplace. Police say the measure is intended to counter the use of vape devices to conceal and distribute liquid narcotics, including etomidate, which was classified as a Schedule II narcotic in 2025.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:29 WIB
BPS Records 1.13 Per Cent Rise in Farmers’ Terms of Trade in October 2026
Indonesia’s farmers’ terms of trade (NTP) rose 1.13 per cent month on month to 132.60 in October 2026, as prices received by farmers increased more quickly than prices they paid. Horticulture recorded the strongest gain, while livestock and fisheries declined; fish farmers’ terms of trade edged higher even as those of capture fishers fell.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:29 WIB
Despite Tensions, US Intelligence Helps Russia’s FSB Uncover Terror Threat in Moscow
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said information from the United States helped it investigate a suspected threat against the Tsaritsyno Museum and park complex in Moscow, leading to the detention of a Russian teenager. The case highlights continued security cooperation between Washington and Moscow despite geopolitical tensions, while authorities have yet to confirm that the suspect possessed an operational firearm or explosives.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:25 WIB
Xi Says Middle East Should Not Become Battleground for Great-Power Rivalry
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq that the Middle East and Gulf should not become arenas for great-power rivalry, and said China would work with Arab states to support lasting peace and stability. Their meeting also highlighted potential closer economic ties, with Haitham expressing interest in a bilateral trade and investment agreement as China remains Oman’s largest trading partner.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:25 WIB
Jakarta Parents Roamed Palmerah and Benhil to Find a Place to Dump Their Child’s Body
Police say a 22-year-old stepfather and the child’s 19-year-old mother killed their 20-month-old child in a public toilet in South Jakarta before travelling through Palmerah and Bendungan Hilir to dispose of the body. Investigators say the suspected motive was financial hardship; both have been named suspects and face charges under child-protection and criminal laws.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:25 WIB
Alfamart vs Indomaret: Which Is More Profitable?
Alfamart operator Sumber Alfaria Trijaya reported parent-attributable profit of Rp2.40 trillion in the third quarter of 2026, up 3.8% year on year, while Indomaret parent Indoritel Makmur International posted Rp652.86 billion, down 22.15%. Alfamart’s revenue and gross profit grew, whereas Indoritel faced rising expenses and a fall in profits from associates, contributing to a sharp decline in operating profit.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:25 WIB
Revealed: Danantara to Provide PFII’s Initial Capital, with the State Budget Paying Staff Salaries
Danantara will provide the initial cash investment for the Indonesia International Financial Centre Management Agency (LP PFII), while the state budget may fund its operations and staff benefits. The legislation stipulates that Danantara’s investment confers no ownership or control, and requires the agency’s council to submit a spending plan for presidential approval.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:24 WIB
Deputy Defence Minister proposes three steps to strengthen ASEAN defence
Deputy Defence Minister Richard Taruli Horja Tampubolon has outlined three ways ASEAN members can deepen defence cooperation, emphasising people-to-people ties, practical joint action and mutual respect. He also highlighted the value of joint exercises and called for ADMM-Plus to remain an open forum for dialogue on regional challenges.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:23 WIB
Seluma Regency Receives Rp35.5 Billion from Central Government
Seluma Regency in Bengkulu has secured Rp35.5 billion in central government funding through the Regional Roads Presidential Instruction programme to upgrade three roads with hot-mix asphalt. The projects are being tendered by the National Road Development Centre, with construction expected to begin in November 2026 if there are no obstacles; work on roads in Ulu Seluma is planned for 2027.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:22 WIB
Wealth and the Fate of Its Eight Owners on the Day of Judgement: Some Humiliated, Others Honoured
The article says wealth was given by God to support prayer and the payment of zakat, warning that human desire for more is insatiable. It then describes the Islamic account of the Day of Judgement, when humanity will face resurrection, the upheaval of creation and the reckoning of deeds.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:20 WIB
Prabowo Summons Economic Ministers and BI Governor to the Palace
President Prabowo Subianto convened economic ministers and Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti at the Presidential Palace to discuss the latest developments and measures to strengthen the national economy. Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani said the meeting would focus on keeping the economy on track and improving its performance.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:19 WIB
Fire in Alas Roban, Batang, Suspected to Have Been Deliberately Started by Illegal Loggers
A fire burned about three hectares of forest in Alas Roban, Batang Regency, Central Java, and authorities suspect it was started deliberately. A joint team extinguished the blaze roughly an hour after it was reported, using basic equipment and firebreaks.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:19 WIB
Meureubo and Woyla River Flooding Submerges Homes and Schools in West Aceh
Flooding caused by heavy rain and the overflowing Krueng Meureubo and Krueng Woyla rivers has affected 43 villages across 10 sub-districts in West Aceh since 31 October. Around 600 people have been displaced, public infrastructure has been damaged, and 24 schools have suspended classes.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:17 WIB
Rubbish Washed on to Klungkung–Besakih Road After Rain
Heavy rain in Klungkung, Bali, caused dirty water and rubbish to spill from blocked drains onto the Klungkung–Besakih road, forcing motorists to take extra care. The Klungkung public works chief said the national road is under central government authority and pledged to report the flooding to the National Road Implementation Agency for follow-up.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:15 WIB
Claude Bans Clone Games to Prevent Copyright Infringement
Anthropic has updated Claude’s system instructions to prevent users from creating clones of existing commercial video games, citing intellectual-property and copyright concerns. The move follows AI-assisted recreations of popular titles and comes as Anthropic faces major copyright claims, including a $1.5 billion settlement with authors and a separate lawsuit brought by Elvis Presley’s estate rights manager.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 14:15 WIB
Indonesia’s Trade Surplus with the US Grows as Deficit with China Widens
Indonesia’s trade surplus fell sharply to US$10.61 billion in January–September 2026, down from US$33.54 billion a year earlier. A larger surplus with the United States was outweighed by widening deficits, particularly with China, while surpluses with the EU and other partners also contracted.