Archive: 2 November 2026
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:55 WIB
Indonesian Patented Innovations Targeted as Business Opportunities for Industry
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property is bringing patent holders together with industry and investors at the 2026 Indonesian Patent Business Forum in Jakarta. The three-day event will explore commercialisation across sectors including electric vehicles, green technology, healthcare and agro-industry, with the aim of turning domestic research into marketable products and services.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:55 WIB
KPK Gives Latest Update on Djarum Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says it is still investigating suspected irregularities in excise administration that may have caused state losses, with PT Djarum among the parties implicated. After searches in Kudus and Semarang, investigators are examining evidence and may conduct further searches; the preliminary estimate of losses is in the trillions of rupiah.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:54 WIB
Indonesia to diversify fuel imports with supplies from China and India
Indonesia plans to diversify fuel imports by sourcing supplies from China and India, reducing its reliance on traditional suppliers such as Singapore. The government is preparing ministerial regulations to set out import mechanisms and governance, while current arrangements remain in place; the move is intended to strengthen energy resilience and improve fuel distribution.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:54 WIB
iBox Says Woman in Nude Poster at Gresik Mall Is Not an Employee
Erajaya Swasembada, parent company of iBox, has clarified that the woman referred to in a nude poster displayed at a mall in Gresik is not an iBox employee. The mall removed the poster shortly after it was discovered and retained it as evidence, although footage of it had already spread widely on social media.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:50 WIB
Prices Fall: Bahlil May Cut Indonesia’s Nickel Production in 2027
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says Indonesia may adjust nickel ore output quotas in the 2027 work plan as prices have fallen to about US$15,400 per tonne amid an estimated global oversupply of up to 800,000 tonnes. The government is also considering a moratorium on new smelters producing only semi-finished goods, aiming to keep more processing and value creation in Indonesia.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:49 WIB
Golkar Deputy Chair Urges Party Leaders to Discuss Gibran Eligibility Ruling Dispute
Golkar Deputy Chair Ahmad Doli Kurnia has urged political party leaders to meet soon to agree on a response to controversy over Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s candidacy eligibility. He said rulings by the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court have made discussions among party leaders increasingly urgent, while arguing that public interests and aspirations must guide any decision.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:49 WIB
WeTV Boosts Investment in Local Series and Indonesia’s Creative Talent
WeTV says it has produced more than 57 local series in Indonesia over six years, engaging more than 10,000 crew members and creative professionals, alongside businesses supplying production services. Following a Tencent–Ministry of Creative Economy MoU signed at WCCE 2026, the company plans to continue investing in local content and intellectual property, while using its distribution network to expand Indonesian stories’ reach at home and abroad.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:49 WIB
JK Urges Thousands of Graduates: Don’t Just Look for Jobs or Become Spectators in Your Own Region
Jusuf Kalla has urged 1,713 graduates of Pattimura University to create jobs through entrepreneurship and take an active role in developing Maluku’s natural resources. He warned that major investments such as the Masela gas project will not automatically benefit local communities unless workers gain the necessary skills, technology and research capabilities.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:47 WIB
Supreme Court Rejects Chromebook Corruption Appeals; Lia Anggawari Remains Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
The Supreme Court has rejected appeals by both prosecutor and defendant Lia Anggawari in a corruption case involving Chromebook procurement for the East Lombok education office, leaving her seven-year sentence in place. The case, involving Rp32 billion in 2022 special allocation funds, caused state losses estimated at Rp9.2 billion; the court also ordered several sums of cash evidence to be transferred to prosecutors for use in other cases.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:47 WIB
Serang City Council Member Suspected of Sexual Abuse Allegedly Harassed Woman Twice
A Serang City Council member identified as DK has been named a suspect over allegations that he sexually abused a woman from Pandeglang Regency on two occasions, in January and February. Police say the retired military officer is being questioned and faces charges under the Criminal Code and the Sexual Violence Crimes Law.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:45 WIB
West Sumatra Provincial Government Accelerates Construction of Batang Mangor Embankment in Pariaman
West Sumatra is accelerating reconstruction of a 154-metre embankment along the Batang Mangor river, backed by an additional Rp4.3 billion in regional transfers, to restore riverbank protection after 2025’s hydrometeorological disaster. With construction 26 per cent complete, officials aim to finish in early December so Pariaman can proceed with rebuilding the damaged Waterfront City road.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:45 WIB
AllianzGI Explains Global Investment Rotation Towards AI and Opportunities in Indonesian Shares
AllianzGI Indonesia says global investors’ shift towards AI-related companies in South Korea, Taiwan and the United States is contributing to foreign selling in Indonesian shares, alongside other market factors. Despite more than US$5 billion in foreign outflows since the start of 2026 and a sharp weekly fall in the Jakarta Composite Index, the firm says Indonesia’s economic scale and diverse listed sectors continue to offer investment opportunities.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:45 WIB
West Sumatra Local Governments Urged to Plan Measurable, Inclusive Economic Growth
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto has urged West Sumatra’s local governments to develop measurable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth plans that make better use of regional potential and the demographic dividend. He said planning should be grounded in data, aligned with the Asta Cita agenda and translated into practical strategies that create jobs, raise productivity and account for future labour-market opportunities, including green jobs.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:44 WIB
Indonesia’s free meals programme employs 1.03 million workers: BGN
Indonesia’s free meals programme has reached more than 58 million recipients and employs around 1.03 million people, while engaging over 80,000 food suppliers, including MSMEs. The National Nutrition Agency says it is tightening food-safety oversight, closing non-compliant kitchens and introducing operational reforms as the programme expands.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:44 WIB
Police Uncover Human Trafficking Scheme Disguised as Recruitment of Mercenaries for Russia
Indonesia’s National Police have uncovered an alleged human-trafficking operation that recruited Indonesian citizens through social media with promises of high salaries and bonuses to serve as mercenaries in Russia. Five police reports involve 58 victims; several suspects, including Russian and Ukrainian nationals, have been arrested, while one suspect remains at large and one victim has reportedly died.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:41 WIB
Boboho Says He Met Febrie Adriansyah Through Former Deputy Attorney General Arminsyah
Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang, known as Ferry Boboho, told a Jakarta court that he was introduced to former special crimes prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah by former Deputy Attorney General Arminsyah. Febrie is accused of extorting Rp55 billion from businessman Tan Kian and, alongside two other defendants, laundering assets worth hundreds of billions of rupiah and US$440,990; the allegations have yet to be proven in court.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:40 WIB
Stroke While Having Your Hair Washed: The Risks of Beauty Parlour Syndrome
Beauty parlour stroke syndrome is a rare condition in which excessive backward neck extension at a salon washbasin may restrict blood flow or injure an artery, potentially causing a stroke. Experts say there is no need for undue alarm, but recommend limiting neck strain and seeking urgent medical care if neurological symptoms develop after hair washing.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:38 WIB
UNM Data Science Students Intern at BRIN, Develop AI-Based Research Intelligence
Three Universitas Nusa Mandiri Data Science students are interning at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), helping develop an AI-powered Research Intelligence system using Retrieval-Augmented Generation and bibliometric data. The project is intended to make national research information easier to explore and use, while giving students practical experience applying their data and AI skills in a government research setting.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:36 WIB
Summarecon Insists Its SHGB Was Obtained Lawfully in ATR Case Investigated by KPK
Summarecon’s legal counsel denies that the company or its chief executive was involved in bribery, asserting that the Rp106.3 billion seized by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) came from within the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN). He says the company’s building-use certificates (SHGB) were issued through lawful procedures, while the KPK is investigating alleged bribery and job-selling within the ministry and has named eight suspects.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:36 WIB
Indonesian Embassy in Mexico City Promotes Indonesian Culture at Día de Muertos
Indonesia’s embassy in Mexico City showcased Balinese mythology and traditional costumes at Mexico’s annual Día de Muertos festival, highlighting shared traditions of honouring ancestors. The embassy said the event offered a major opportunity for cultural diplomacy, with Indonesia joining a parade featuring 47 delegations and around 4,000 participants.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:36 WIB
BPGMN Strengthens Villages’ Role in Controlling Peatland Fires
The National Peatland and Mangrove Management Agency (BPGMN) is prioritising village-level action to prevent and control forest and land fires, particularly in critical peat areas. Measures include mapping priority zones and improving peat rewetting infrastructure, while a river-fed water intake system in South Sumatra is intended to keep peat moist and reduce recurring fire risks.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:36 WIB
Study: Retirement Does Not Make Australians Lonelier
A Monash University-led study tracking 7,434 Australians aged 55 to 75 found no significant change in loneliness in the three years before or after retirement. Instead, loneliness tended to rise steadily from the late 60s, suggesting ageing and major life events—not leaving work—are more closely linked to the issue.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:35 WIB
Redmi M100 Pro Debuts with a 5,500mAh Battery and 1.5K OLED Display
Xiaomi’s Redmi M100 Pro has launched in China, featuring a 6.67-inch 1.5K OLED display, a 5,500mAh battery and 45W wired fast charging. The 12GB/256GB model is priced at 2,499 yuan (about Rp6.8 million), positioning it in the mid-range smartphone market.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:35 WIB
OJK Urges Islamic Finance Industry Not to Rely Solely on Sharia Labels
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) says Islamic financial institutions must go beyond Sharia compliance by developing competitive, customer-focused products and services. It also called for closer links between Islamic finance and the halal economy’s real sector, supported by a healthy and innovative industry, greater uptake by businesses and government policies.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:35 WIB
Singapore Negotiates Indonesia’s Electricity Price; Bahlil: Danantara Must Not Be Lobbied
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says Indonesia will not lower its proposed electricity export price to Singapore under lobbying pressure, insisting that any deal must be mutually beneficial. If the parties cannot agree on a price, the government will prioritise domestic electricity needs, leaving negotiations stalled for now.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:34 WIB
Two Ninja-Clad Thieves Carrying a Machete Steal Motorbike in Bogor; Suspects Arrested
Police have arrested two men suspected of stealing a motorbike from a house in North Bogor, an incident captured on CCTV and widely shared online. The suspects allegedly wore black, ninja-like outfits and carried weapons; police say they were detained at separate locations.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:31 WIB
Trade and services sectors underpin investment in Cirebon City
Cirebon City recorded verified investment of Rp2.976 trillion through September 2026, exceeding its annual target of Rp1.9 trillion, with trade and services identified as the leading sectors. The figure was revised down from Rp4.438 trillion reported through the OSS system after verification, while domestic investment accounted for Rp3.151 trillion and foreign investment Rp1.287 trillion in the unverified OSS data; five new hotels are among the service-sector projects.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:30 WIB
Education Ministry Expands International Promotion of Indonesian in Russia
Indonesia’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is stepping up efforts to promote Indonesian in Russia through BIPA classes, academic partnerships and stronger networks of Indonesian studies scholars. The initiative aligns with the government’s 2025–2045 roadmap, as the number of active BIPA learners worldwide exceeds 234,000, while programmes in Russia continue to face staffing and teaching-material constraints.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:30 WIB
Cianjur Education Office Moves Quickly to Repair Damaged Schools
Cianjur’s education office says more than 7,000 classrooms are damaged, with repairs funded through central and provincial government support as well as other sources. It aims to complete repairs at thousands of schools by 2028, while pupils at one school have spent three years studying in tents after a disaster destroyed their classrooms.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:30 WIB
Indonesia Has the Power to Set Global Nickel Prices, Here’s the Evidence
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says Indonesia could influence global nickel prices by managing production and supply to the international market. With global consumption at about 3.5 million tonnes and Indonesian output at 700,000–800,000 tonnes, he is considering lower production targets in the 2027 work plan and budget if prices remain weak.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:28 WIB
Transjakarta Restores Exclusive Use of the Busway on Corridor 9
Transjakarta and Jakarta’s transport agency have completed repairs and improvements to the separators along Corridor 9, aiming to prevent other vehicles from entering the busway. The work is intended to reduce accidents, improve bus service intervals and make travel safer for passengers and other road users.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:28 WIB
Joint team destroys 18-hectare cannabis plantation in North Aceh; three arrested
A joint team from the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency, the National Narcotics Agency and Lhokseumawe Police discovered and burned a cannabis plantation covering 18 hectares in North Aceh. Three people suspected of owning the plantation were arrested.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:26 WIB
Industry Minister Urges Stakeholders to Capitalise on Positive Momentum in National Industry
Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji has urged stakeholders to use strong manufacturing indicators to accelerate growth, with Indonesia’s October 2026 industrial confidence index at 53.77 and manufacturing PMI at 54.0. The government and Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) say they will deepen cooperation, particularly to strengthen small and medium industries and expand the value added from regional commodities.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:25 WIB
After Sanitary Towels Are Subjected to VAT, Woman Challenges Tax Law at Constitutional Court in Pursuit of Justice
Bernita Matondang has filed a judicial review petition at Indonesia’s Constitutional Court, seeking VAT-exempt status for menstrual sanitary towels as a basic necessity. Her challenge argues that the tax law’s list of essential goods eligible for relief omits these products; the petition is registered as case No. 406/PUU-XXIV/2026.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:24 WIB
vivo Y32 5G Debuts with an 8,000mAh Battery and Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Chip
vivo has unveiled the Y32 5G, a mid-range smartphone featuring an 8,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor and IP68/IP69 ratings. The company has yet to announce its price or sales date, but the phone is listed with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:23 WIB
Police Investigate After Patient Allegedly Harasses Nurse in Bantul
A nurse at a hospital in Sewon, Bantul, says a 57-year-old male patient touched her breast while she was checking his vital signs and administering antibiotics. She reported the incident to Sewon Police after hospital mediation, and officers are questioning witnesses before examining the alleged perpetrator.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:23 WIB
Sukoharjo Police Criminal Investigation Chief and PPA-PPO Unit Head Also Removed from Posts
Four Sukoharjo police officers, including the district police chief, have been removed from their posts and are being investigated over alleged ethical violations during a search of an Islamic boarding school. The action follows complaints of intimidation of female students and teachers, with national police expressing regret over the psychological impact and promising a transparent, professional investigation.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:23 WIB
KPK Says It Is Devising Strategy as Nusron Wahid Is Not Recalled
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says there is no obstacle to summoning Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister Nusron Wahid, who has twice failed to attend questioning as a witness in an alleged bribery case involving the handling of building-use rights for PT Summarecon. Investigators are evaluating their approach and preparing a strategy to avoid prolonging the case; the next summons will be announced once an official letter has been issued.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:22 WIB
Jakarta Governor Urges PAM Jaya to Press Ahead with IPO Plans
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has instructed city-owned water utility PAM Jaya to continue preparing for an initial public offering, despite weak capital-market conditions delaying any near-term listing. He expects the market to recover next year and says Jakarta will retain majority ownership of both PAM Jaya and Bank Jakarta, with IPOs intended to strengthen transparency and professional management as well as raise capital.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:21 WIB
Minister Yandri Says Japan Scholarship Selection Will Be Free from Interference
Village and Disadvantaged Regions Development Minister Yandri Susanto says scholarship places for young people from rural areas to study in Japan will be awarded solely on merit, with no intervention from officials. He urged applicants to take the selection seriously and said returning students should use their skills and experience to create jobs in their communities.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:21 WIB
Consistently Supporting Others, Bank Mandiri Holds Mandiri Blood Donation Drive
Bank Mandiri, the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) and healthcare facilities held the seventh Mandiri Donor Darah drive simultaneously across 12 regions on 2 November 2026. Since its launch in April 2026, the initiative has collected more than 27,000 units of blood, supporting efforts to meet Indonesia’s estimated annual requirement of 5.6 million units.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:20 WIB
AI Data Centre Pollution Could Erase 15 Years of US Emissions Cuts, Matching a Country’s Output
A Sierra Club analysis projects that AI data centres could drive US power-sector emissions to 2.1 billion tonnes by 2030, erasing the country’s greenhouse-gas reductions over the previous 15 years. Off-grid gas-fired generation alone could emit 460 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually—roughly equivalent to Mexico’s total emissions—while experts call for new clean-energy capacity to accompany data-centre expansion.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:17 WIB
Denny Urges DPR to Take a Firm Stand After Supreme Court and Constitutional Court Rulings on Gibran’s Diploma
Former Deputy Law and Human Rights Minister Denny Indrayana has urged the House of Representatives (DPR) to use its right to express an opinion and pursue impeachment proceedings against Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, following court rulings concerning his high-school equivalency certificate. Gibran continued official duties in West Sulawesi as the legal and political dispute intensified; the Supreme Court’s cassation ruling annulled the certificate letter, though the article’s claims about its implications are attributed to Denny and the plaintiff.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:17 WIB
BRIN Researchers Find Gamma Irradiation Keeps Bakpia Mould-Free for 50 Days
Researchers at Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) found that gamma irradiation can inhibit bacterial growth and delay mould formation in wet mung-bean bakpia for up to 50 days. The treatment did not significantly alter protein or carbohydrate content, although further work is needed to address Bacillus cereus and confirm appropriate doses and food-safety compliance.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:17 WIB
BNPPDT Maps Infrastructure Needs in Border Regions under Bangun Beranda Negeri Programme
The National Agency for the Management of Border Areas and Remote Regions (BNPPDT) is preparing the Bangun Beranda Negeri programme to map local needs, including bridges, clean water and supporting facilities, and establish development priorities. The agency also plans to address straightforward facility problems from next year, while improving coordination with local stakeholders and pursuing legal approval for incinerators as a waste-management option.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:15 WIB
Global Nickel Glut: Indonesia Supplies 65% of the World’s Nickel
Indonesia supplies about 65% of the world’s nickel, while the global market is facing an estimated 700,000–800,000-tonne surplus that has pushed prices below US$16,000 per tonne. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says the government will adjust national production quotas to reflect global demand and support prices; industry groups warn that domestic surpluses and regulatory burdens remain concerns.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:13 WIB
Bareskrim Maps Cannabis Cultivation Hotspots After Destroying 122.86 Hectares of Cannabis Farms in Aceh
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency says it is mapping areas vulnerable to cannabis cultivation and distribution in Aceh, following a directive from President Prabowo Subianto to the National Police chief. Authorities have found and destroyed 122.86 hectares of cannabis farms across six districts, comprising an estimated 186,450 plants weighing about 93 tonnes when wet.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:13 WIB
East Aceh Police arrest farmer growing cannabis in chilli field
Police in East Aceh have arrested a 45-year-old farmer accused of concealing 23 cannabis plants among chilli crops in Peureulak. The case followed a tip-off from residents, and the suspect and plants have been taken to the police station for further legal proceedings.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:13 WIB
Bima Arya Urges West Sumatra Regional Governments to Plan Measurable, Inclusive Economic Growth
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto has urged West Sumatra’s local governments to build data-led plans for measurable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth. He said they should harness the demographic dividend, identify regional growth drivers beyond government spending and ensure that economic gains are felt by communities, while aligning plans with future employment opportunities such as green jobs.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:12 WIB
Two missing after landslide at Bali glamping resort
Two people remain missing after a landslide struck a glamping resort in Pelaga Village, Bali, following extreme rainfall; 21 of the 23 guests were safe. A 127-person multi-agency team searched the site and nearby river, while authorities reported weather-related incidents at 64 locations across the island and planned to resume the search on Tuesday.