Archive: 2 November 2026
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:12 WIB
BMKG Forecasts Moderate Rainfall Across Most of East Kalimantan on 1–10 November
BMKG expects most of East Kalimantan to receive moderate rainfall during the first ten days of November, although some areas may see lower totals and rainfall patterns will vary by region. Despite the forecast, the provincial disaster agency is maintaining its emergency alert for forest and land fires and drought, after recording 2,540 fires affecting more than 10,691 hectares from January to October 2026.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:12 WIB
OnePlus Reportedly Has No Plans for a Compact Phone to Succeed the 15T
OnePlus is reportedly not planning to refresh its compact-phone line in the near future, leaving the 15T without a successor for now. A technology leaker says the company will instead introduce a phone with a larger display, while the current 15T remains exclusive to China.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:11 WIB
On Sukoharjo Islamic Boarding School Raid, Central Java Deputy Governor Says: ‘We Will Stand by the Pesantren’
Central Java Deputy Governor Taj Yasin says the provincial government will support and assist Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school after police raided it during an investigation into the burning of a noodle and pork eatery. Police internal oversight units are investigating allegations that the search breached standard procedures, while the deputy governor has called for transparency in handling both cases.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:10 WIB
Transport Ministry to Summon Mixer Truck Company After Bekasi Crash
Indonesia’s Transport Ministry will summon the company operating a mixer truck involved in a fatal crash in Bekasi after checks found the vehicle had not undergone mandatory periodic roadworthiness testing for six years. The collision killed six people and injured six others; authorities are investigating its cause and the ministry says it will reinforce compliance with safety requirements.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:10 WIB
Poll: Nearly All Religious Groups Are Starting to Abandon Trump
A Pew Research Center survey finds that Democratic candidates lead Republicans nationally ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, while approval of President Donald Trump has fallen across nearly all religious groups. White evangelical Protestants remain the most reliable Republican bloc and the only religious group in which a majority approve of Trump, but their approval has dropped 20 percentage points since early 2025.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:08 WIB
Petrokimia Gresik to Build 600,000-Tonne Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride Plant
Petrokimia Gresik and Rekayasa Industri have signed an EPCC contract for a plant in Gresik with combined annual capacity of 600,000 tonnes, due for completion in 34 months. The project is intended to reduce imports and strengthen domestic chemical supply, while using captured carbon dioxide from Petrokimia Gresik’s existing facilities as a soda ash feedstock.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:08 WIB
Education Ministry: National Teachers’ Day Logo Highlights Teachers’ Central Role in Education
Indonesia’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education says the 2026 National Teachers’ Day logo underlines teachers’ importance and aims to foster greater appreciation and collaboration across the education sector. Its symbols represent teachers as guides and sources of inspiration, lifelong learning, and students’ development, while the circular motif marks the 81st anniversary of National Teachers’ Day on 25 November 2026.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:07 WIB
October Inflation at 3.23%, Airlangga Says Government Is Not Concerned
Indonesia’s annual inflation reached 3.23% in October 2026, close to the upper limit of the government’s 1.5–3.5% target range, but Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said it remained under control. The government plans rice aid, social assistance worth around Rp30 trillion and seasonal discounts to support price stability and household purchasing power.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:07 WIB
Democratic Candidates Lead in Battleground States in Latest Polls, Putting Trump at Risk?
A New York Times–Siena College poll finds Democratic Senate candidates ahead in seven states, including several traditionally Republican-leaning states, as the 2026 midterm election approaches. The results point to a competitive battle for control of the Senate, with voters’ concerns about living costs and fuel prices, alongside their assessment of President Donald Trump, shaping the contest.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:07 WIB
FCB Records Sales of 600,000 Units Since Mid-2023
BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao has recorded cumulative sales of more than 600,000 vehicles since its launch in mid-2023, while expanding from SUVs into electric saloons. The company plans to raise production and accelerate November deliveries to address customer waiting times, as it prepares new models including the Ti 9 and Shark PHEV.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:06 WIB
Sukoharjo Police Chief Removed After Controversy over Hamalatul Quran Islamic Boarding School Search
Four Sukoharjo police officers, including the district police chief, have been removed from their posts and are being investigated by the National Police’s Propam Division following a controversial raid on the Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school. The force has also reassigned three officers as it responds to complaints from students and the school’s caregivers.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:05 WIB
Senator Meets the Public 2026: Regional Representative Council Ready to Voice Local Aspirations and Development Priorities
Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council (DPD RI), marking 20 years of representing regional interests, says it will step up efforts to amplify local aspirations and promote policies that benefit regional communities. A dialogue with government officials, academics and regional leaders will form part of its 2026 ‘Senator Meets the Public’ programme, with the first episode scheduled for 5 November.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:04 WIB
Ibas Urges Gontor Female Students to Dare to Dream Big for a Golden Indonesia
MPR Deputy Speaker Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono (Ibas) urged more than 2,000 female students at Gontor to pursue ambitious goals and help shape Indonesia’s future ahead of the country’s centenary in 2045. He said education, good character and practical contributions must go hand in hand, with faith and ethics guiding young people as they adapt to artificial intelligence and other challenges.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:03 WIB
Puan: Healthcare assistance must be more accessible to the public
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani has called for healthcare support to be made more accessible, particularly for families with limited access to information, following the death of a one-year-old child in South Sulawesi. She urged central and local governments to improve outreach, family support and community-level assistance, and to review how the child’s case was handled.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:03 WIB
Rising PMI signals positive growth in Indonesia’s manufacturing sector
Indonesia’s manufacturing PMI rose to 53.8 in October 2026, its strongest expansion since March 2024, supported by record growth in new orders and exports. The Ministry of Industry said the momentum should translate into higher production, investment, exports and employment, while highlighting measures to strengthen the industrial ecosystem and business climate.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:03 WIB
Blue Bird (BIRD) Boss Buys 675,800 Shares Worth Rp997.43 Million
Blue Bird president director Adrianto Djokosoetono purchased 675,800 shares in the taxi operator through six transactions on 29 October 2026, spending about Rp997.43 million. His holding rose to 133.39 million shares, while his voting rights increased to 5.3312%; he said he remains committed to retaining control of the company.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:01 WIB
RANS Carnival Boycott: UMY Lecturer Says Cancel Culture Can Serve as a Social Sanction
UMY communications lecturer and media observer Fajar Junaedi says calls to boycott RANS Carnival illustrate how dominant public opinion and community norms can create social pressure, potentially silencing dissent. He links the controversy to cancel culture and the spiral of silence, while cautioning that individual musicians’ decisions to withdraw should be understood on their own stated grounds.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:01 WIB
Industry Minister: Indonesia Has Huge Industrial Potential as Manufacturing PMI Rises Above 50
Indonesia’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54.0 in October 2026, its highest level in 31 months, as new orders and export orders strengthened. Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji said the government would seek to sustain the momentum by bolstering the manufacturing ecosystem, domestic products and export competitiveness.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:01 WIB
Pertamina: Independent Energy Villages Generate Rp26bn in Economic Value Annually
Pertamina says its Independent Energy Village (DEB) programme generates around Rp26 billion in annual economic value and benefits approximately 283,000 people. Since its launch in 2018, the programme has expanded to about 310 villages, combining renewable energy development with local economic empowerment, food security and environmental initiatives; the company aims to reach 732 villages by 2030.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:01 WIB
BMKG: Beware of High Waves in Several North Sumatra Waters from 3 to 6 November
BMKG has warned that strong winds could generate high waves in several waters off North Sumatra between 3 and 6 November 2026, potentially disrupting shipping. The agency urged small-boat fishers to take precautions when winds reach 15 knots and waves reach 1.25 metres, while also describing weather systems and warm sea temperatures contributing to rain-cloud formation around Aceh.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:00 WIB
North Jakarta Municipality Moves Overhead Cables in Tanjung Priok into Underground Utility Ducts
North Jakarta’s Bina Marga sub-department has moved 5.6 kilometres of overhead cables along five roads in Tanjung Priok into integrated utility network facilities, as part of efforts to improve safety and the area’s appearance. Jakarta aims to move all overhead cables underground within five years, while the provincial government is preparing three governor regulations to guide utility network planning, fees and operators’ obligations.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:00 WIB
Video: Danantara Indonesia Successfully Holds DTIIF 2026 — Here Are the Outcomes
Danantara Indonesia held the Danantara Technology Innovation Investment Forum (DTIIF) 2026 in Jakarta from 26 to 28 October, bringing together government and academic representatives, state-owned enterprise leaders, technology companies, investors and researchers. The forum focused on investment to advance technology, innovation and sustainable growth; the report promises further details on its discussions and outcomes.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:00 WIB
Indonesia urges Hong Kong to open formal sectors to workers
Indonesia has urged Hong Kong to expand employment opportunities for Indonesian migrant workers beyond domestic household roles into sectors such as elderly care, hospitality and food services, supported by vocational training aligned with international standards. Bilateral talks also focused on protecting workers’ rights and improving coordination on complaints, permits and urgent cases involving exploitation or violence.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:00 WIB
Iran Says It Could Reopen Strait of Hormuz in Two Days, but...
Iran says it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States meets four demands, including ending the regional war, releasing frozen Iranian assets and lifting sanctions and its naval blockade. The proposal comes amid continuing indirect negotiations and heightened military threats, with the strait remaining a critical route for global energy shipments.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:00 WIB
Nin Yayat’s Story: A Female Breadwinner Thriving in Later Life
Yayat Kurniawati, known as Nin Yayat, became the family’s breadwinner after her husband suffered a stroke in 2009, building a small food business in West Bandung and sharing her skills with other women. Her story highlights the economic pressures facing female-headed households and the role of universities, government and business in supporting women-led micro-enterprises.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 19:00 WIB
Electricity Substation Collapses onto Resident’s Home in South Tangerang
A 400 kVA portal substation collapsed onto a house in Ceger, Pondok Aren, South Tangerang, after excavation work for a municipal long-storage project nearby. The incident briefly cut electricity to the surrounding area; there were no fatalities, and PLN crews dismantled the structure to secure the site.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:59 WIB
Semeru Lahar Flood Breaches Glidik River Embankment, Isolating 117 Households
A rain-triggered lahar flood from Mount Semeru breached the Glidik River embankment in Purorejo village, Lumajang, damaging three homes and threatening 10 others. The incident has left 117 households isolated in Taman Sari hamlet, according to the Lumajang Regional Disaster Management Agency.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:59 WIB
Bali Police Chief Monitors Search and Rescue Operation at Pelaga Eco Park Landslide
Bali Police Chief Pasma Royce has monitored a search and rescue operation at Pelaga Eco Park, where two people remain missing after a landslide swept away a glamping building and damaged three others. A joint team of 123 personnel and local residents is carrying out the search amid difficult terrain and risks of further landslides and rising river levels.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:58 WIB
Rescuers search for missing fisherman in the Malacca Strait
Search teams are continuing their fifth day of operations for Abdul Mutalib, who fell overboard while returning from fishing off East Aceh after his boat’s steering mechanism broke. His companion survived, and police have urged fishermen to monitor sea conditions and carry adequate safety equipment.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:58 WIB
Samsung Posts Record 1,450 Trillion Won Profit, Driven by Memory Business
Samsung Electronics reported record operating profit of 107.4 trillion won, with its memory-chip business accounting for the bulk of earnings. The company is expanding capital expenditure and forecasting growth in foundry operations, while announcing substantial dividends and a target of 90–110 trillion won in shareholder returns for 2026.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:57 WIB
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Ribka Haluk Praises 100% Completion of Free Nutritious Meals Task Forces in Maluku, North Maluku and Tanah Papua
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Ribka Haluk said all provincial and district/city governments in Maluku, North Maluku and Tanah Papua have completed forming task forces for the Free Nutritious Meals programme. She called for coordinated, on-site inspections of Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPGs) from the first week of November 2026, with assessments guiding whether each unit can continue operating, needs improvements or should stop.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:57 WIB
Listyo Sigit Checks Merah Putih Cooperative in Jakarta, Confirms Medicine Outlet Is Available
Presidential Chief of Staff Listyo Sigit Prabowo inspected the Cakung Timur Merah Putih cooperative in Jakarta to check the availability of medicines and subsidised goods, following President Prabowo Subianto’s directive to make the cooperatives local economic hubs. The medicine outlet sells products supplied by state-owned pharmaceutical company Kimia Farma, while coordination among government agencies has established a distribution and sales framework to address earlier regulatory obstacles.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:57 WIB
Two Guests Missing as Landslide Devastates Pelaga Eco Park Glamping Site
Two guests remain missing after a landslide swept away the glamping room they were staying in at Pelaga Eco Park, Badung, on Sunday night. The site was badly damaged, and search efforts by a joint SAR team were suspended for the night due to difficult weather and terrain, with operations due to resume on Tuesday.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:57 WIB
Logawa Train Runs at Restricted Speed After Track Erosion Repairs
The Logawa train was the first to pass through a section between Ledokombo and Sempolan stations in Jember after crews completed repairs to rain-related track erosion. Trains can now use the line at a maximum of 5 km/h while railway staff continue monitoring the infrastructure and assessing its safety.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:56 WIB
Sukoharjo Islamic Boarding School Search: Police Committed Multiple Child Protection Violations, Says KPAI
Indonesia’s Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has urged police to investigate transparently a raid and search at a religious study centre in Sukoharjo, Central Java, saying children’s rights and protection may have been disregarded. The commission called for an internal review of officers’ compliance with procedures and disciplinary or ethical action if violations are confirmed.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:55 WIB
Tax Office Explains Digital Tax System; Personal Money Transfers Not Subject to VAT
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxes says its system for collecting VAT on foreign digital transactions is not a new tax and will not automatically apply to all overseas transactions. Personal transfers and remittances are not automatically subject to VAT, while eligible digital transactions will be taxed under existing rules and will not be charged twice if VAT has already been collected by an appointed e-commerce operator.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:54 WIB
Despite Numerous Concerts, Jakarta Governor Says JIS Will Remain Persija’s Home Ground
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has reaffirmed that Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) will remain the home ground of Persija Jakarta, despite plans for numerous concerts. He said the pitch can be restored within two weeks of each concert, while improved transport links and interest in naming rights are also boosting the stadium’s appeal.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:54 WIB
Government to Build Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride Plant in Gresik to Strengthen Indonesia’s Chemical Industry
Pupuk Indonesia, Petrokimia Gresik and Rekayasa Industri have begun implementation of a 600,000-tonne-a-year soda ash and ammonium chloride project in Gresik. The facility is intended to reduce import dependence, supply inputs for NPK fertiliser production and use captured CO₂ as an industrial feedstock, supporting Indonesia’s industrial self-reliance and lower-carbon transition.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:53 WIB
Transport Ministry: Domestic Flight Fuel Surcharge Cap to Remain at 40% in November
Indonesia’s Transport Ministry says the maximum fuel surcharge for domestic economy-class flights will remain at 40% of the applicable upper fare limit in November 2026, unchanged from October. The ministry stressed that this is a ceiling—not an automatic 40% ticket-price increase—and airlines may charge less while complying with fare rules.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:52 WIB
Indonesia Sees Growth in Foreign Arrivals and Tourist Spending in 2026
Indonesia recorded a 5.01 per cent year-on-year increase in foreign tourist arrivals over the period cited, while September arrivals reached 1.43 million, up 2.31 per cent from a year earlier despite a monthly decline. Average spending per visit and length of stay also rose in the third quarter, with accommodation and food among the largest expenditure categories, underscoring tourism’s growing economic contribution.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:51 WIB
Subhan Palal Outlines Legal Consequences for Gibran Following Supreme Court Ruling: ‘Legally Very Clear’
Lawyer Subhan Palal says the Supreme Court’s annulment of Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high-school equivalency certificate means it was legally invalid from the outset, and argues that this undermines the legal basis for offices Gibran has held. He also says benefits received under the annulled decision could potentially be reclaimed by the state, following the court’s decision to uphold Palal’s lawsuit.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:50 WIB
Pupuk Indonesia and BP Batam Explore Natural Gas Opportunities for Ammonia Industry
Pupuk Indonesia and BP Batam are exploring the use of natural gas to develop an ammonia industry in Batam, which could support the maritime sector’s transition to lower-carbon fuels. The proposed plant would have annual capacity of seven million tonnes and could require around US$500 million in investment, with construction taking approximately three years once land and feedstock are secured.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:50 WIB
Airlangga Reports Manufacturing PMI Rises to 54 to Prabowo
Co-ordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto told President Prabowo Subianto that Indonesia’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54 in October 2026, its strongest expansion reading since March 2024. He also reported a September trade surplus of US$3.36 billion and year-on-year inflation of 3.23 per cent, while imports rose sharply amid greater demand for production inputs and capital goods.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:49 WIB
Muhammadiyah backs Indonesian police crackdown on drug-laced vapes
Muhammadiyah says it supports government and police efforts to curb e-cigarette distribution, particularly vapes containing illicit drugs, citing its 2020 fatwa prohibiting vaping. The organisation’s Tobacco Control Network works with universities and affiliated institutions, while its religious council says implementation of the ruling rests with relevant bodies.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:49 WIB
Police Transfer Sukoharjo Police Chief After Dispute Over Islamic Boarding School Search
Indonesia’s National Police have transferred Sukoharjo Police Chief Andhika Dharma Sena following complaints about a search at the Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school. He and three other officers have been suspended and are undergoing ethics examinations, while the police say the search was part of an investigation into arson, threats and property damage.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:48 WIB
Riau BNNP and Customs seize 5.2kg of methamphetamine from Malaysia
Riau’s National Narcotics Agency and local Customs officials seized 5.2kg of suspected methamphetamine hidden in a modified suitcase brought by a ferry passenger arriving from Malaysia. The suspect said he was promised Rp20 million to deliver the drugs; investigators believe the shipment was part of an international network targeting Riau and Medan.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:48 WIB
Indonesia’s Sharia Stocks Prove Resilient Amid Market Volatility
Indonesia’s sharia-compliant stocks have proved more resilient than conventional shares during 2026 market volatility, helped by the exclusion of conventional banks from sharia indices and investors’ avoidance of margin financing. The market capitalisation of the Indonesia Sharia Stock Index reached IDR 5,658.68 trillion in August, with 622 securities listed as sharia-compliant, highlighting the sector’s scale and investment choices.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:47 WIB
Ferry Boboho Admits Receiving Rp22.5bn, Prosecutor Surprised to Learn His Service Was Just Listening to Clients’ Problems
Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang, known as Ferry Boboho, told a Jakarta corruption court that his law firm received Rp22.5 billion from steel distributor PT Perwira Adhitama Sejati as a retainer for legal consultations. Prosecutors questioned the size of the payment after he described the service as listening to company representatives’ concerns; he also denied that the money went to former deputy attorney general for special crimes Febrie Adriansyah.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:47 WIB
104.86 Hectares of Cannabis Fields Destroyed in Aceh
Aceh Police and the provincial National Narcotics Agency destroyed 104.86 hectares of cannabis fields across six districts during a two-day operation on 31 October and 1 November 2026. The operation eliminated an estimated 157,290 plants weighing 78.645 tonnes, and officials said eradication would be accompanied by efforts to restore the affected areas for productive community use.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:47 WIB
Lestari Moerdijat Calls for a Roadmap to Improve Teachers’ Capacity
Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly Lestari Moerdijat has urged the government to turn National Teachers’ Month 2026 into a measurable, sustained plan to improve teacher capacity. She pointed to gaps in certification and qualifications, called for equitable access to training and regular evaluation, and said professional development must be matched by lasting improvements in teachers’ welfare.