Archive: 2 November 2026
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:46 WIB
Pramono to Hold Meetings in 44 Districts from Tomorrow, Starting in Kembangan, West Jakarta
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung will hold meetings across all 44 districts over roughly three months, beginning in Kembangan, West Jakarta. The meetings are intended to identify local government problems that have not reached the provincial level and, where possible, find solutions directly in the districts concerned.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:46 WIB
China Boosts Sodium-Ion Batteries for Electric Commercial Vehicles
China is accelerating the use of sodium-ion batteries in commercial electric vehicles after a heavy-truck trial found they retained more than 90 per cent of their usable capacity at minus 40°C. HiNa Battery plans a 10 GWh-a-year production facility in Wuhan, while tax incentives and partnerships are supporting the technology’s development despite continuing challenges around energy density and cost.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:45 WIB
Ferry Boboho Reveals Febrie’s Order to ‘Let Rp50 Billion Cool Down’
Witness Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang told a Jakarta corruption court that former Jampidsus Febrie Adriansyah instructed him to keep money received from businessman Tan Kian aside for the time being. The case concerns alleged extortion of Rp55 billion and money laundering, while Ferry—who prosecutors say acted as an intermediary—has not been charged and remains under witness protection.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:45 WIB
Flash Floods Hit Tanah Datar in West Sumatra
Flash floods in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, forced 15 families to evacuate and inundated homes, farmland and fish ponds. The BNPB said water levels were receding, while flooding was also reported across parts of North Sumatra and Aceh, with hundreds of people displaced and emergency response measures in place.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:45 WIB
Forging a Path to Salt Self-Sufficiency from Rote’s Coast
Rote Ndao is being developed as a national salt industrial hub, with the aim of boosting domestic supply and reducing reliance on imports. The project is planned in phases across more than 1,300 hectares and builds on a long-standing tradition of salt farming among coastal communities.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:45 WIB
Indonesia Supplies 43% of Coal Traded Worldwide
Indonesia supplied 540 million tonnes of the 1.3 billion tonnes of coal traded internationally in 2025, accounting for about 43% of global trade. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government cut production quotas under its mining work-plan system to curb oversupply, lift prices and increase state revenue despite lower output.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:44 WIB
Bima Police Chief Speaks Out as Residents Repeatedly Block Roads
Bima Police Chief AKBP M Anton Bhayangkara Gaisar says road blockades harm the public and may create further problems, urging residents to resolve disputes through dialogue instead. Police are offering to facilitate solutions and have highlighted the free, 24-hour Polri 110 hotline for complaints and assistance.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:44 WIB
IDX Strengthens SME Readiness through Go Public Academy
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has launched the Go Public Academy for SMEs to prepare medium-sized businesses for potential initial public offerings. The programme focuses not only on access to capital, but also on improving corporate governance, transparency, risk management and the quality of financial and non-financial information.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:42 WIB
Pidie Jaya Asks Culture Ministry to Save Historic Sites Hit by Disaster
Pidie Jaya Regency is seeking central government support to rescue 81 historical and cultural heritage sites, most of which were affected by catastrophic flooding in late November 2025. The regent warned that delay could worsen damage to sites such as the historic Madinah Mosque, and called for technical assistance, expert assessment and accelerated rehabilitation.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:42 WIB
Sidoarjo’s Ketapang Leaves Break into the Australian Market
The Ocean Institute of Indonesia’s Sidoarjo campus has exported 100kg of ketapang leaves to Australia in a transaction worth about US$1,500. The shipment, developed through a vocational student project, highlights potential for locally sourced products and hands-on export training in Indonesia’s marine and fisheries sector.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:42 WIB
Andre Rosiade Sends 1,000 Food Parcels and Two Pieces of Heavy Equipment to Help Flash-Flood Victims in Pandai Sikek and Sungai Pua
Gerindra politician Andre Rosiade has distributed 1,000 food parcels, two pieces of heavy equipment and cash assistance to communities hit by flash floods and landslides in Agam and Tanah Datar, West Sumatra. The equipment is intended to clear debris and restore drainage, while the aid comes as residents face damage to homes and agricultural land.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:42 WIB
Andre Rosiade Distributes 1,000 Food Parcels to Flood Victims in West Sumatra
Gerindra politician and House of Representatives Deputy Commission VI chairman Andre Rosiade has sent 1,000 food parcels and two pieces of heavy machinery to communities hit by flash floods and landslides in Agam and Tanah Datar, West Sumatra. The aid is intended to meet immediate needs and speed up clean-up and recovery, while residents whose homes were severely damaged also received cash assistance.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:42 WIB
Ad Linking US Aid to Israel with Food Prices Sparks Michigan Democrats’ Feud
A digital political advert linking US military aid to Israel with the cost of groceries has sparked a bitter dispute among Michigan Democrats ahead of the 3 November midterm election. Former Senate primary rival Haley Stevens condemned the advert as misleading and antisemitic, then endorsed Republican Mike Rogers, while Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign said it neither produced nor controlled the advert.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:41 WIB
Gelora Party: Small-scale grassroots work is the foundation of political strength
Gelora Party chairman Anis Matta has urged members to link local grassroots efforts to the party’s broader political ambitions, as it launches a national membership recruitment drive ahead of the 2029 election. He said the party must build both a clear direction and sufficient strength to withstand global uncertainty and pursue electoral success.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:40 WIB
Before Allegedly Setting Teenager Alight, Depok Grandmother Is Said to Have Abused and Shaved Her Head
A 64-year-old woman arrested for allegedly setting a 17-year-old girl alight in Depok is also accused of repeatedly abusing her and shaving her head. Police are investigating the alleged earlier abuse and assessing the suspect’s mental health; the victim suffered burns to 80 per cent of her body and remains in a coma.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:40 WIB
Warning: Cheap Chinese Petrochemical Products Flooding Indonesia
Indonesia’s petrochemical industry meets only about 60% of domestic demand, leaving the remainder dependent on imports. Chandra Asri says lower-cost Chinese products, supported by government assistance and cheaper feedstocks, are intensifying competition, while local producers face imported naphtha costs and must improve efficiency and develop specialised products.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:39 WIB
Sukoharjo Police Chief Suspended After Hamalatul Quran Islamic Boarding School Search
Indonesia’s National Police has suspended Sukoharjo Police Chief AKBP Andhika Dharma Sena and three other officers following complaints about a search at the Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school in Central Java. The four officers are being examined by the police’s internal affairs division, with officials acknowledging the impact on pupils and school staff.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:38 WIB
Police arrest Medan prison employee over 599 drug-laced vapes
Medan police have arrested a prison employee suspected of making two deliveries of drug-laced vapes in return for Rp20 million, seizing 599 vapes during the latest operation. Investigators are examining whether others were involved and are pursuing the alleged supplier, while preliminary findings suggest the products were not sold inside the prison.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:38 WIB
Central Java MUI Calls on Police to Thoroughly Investigate Search at Sukoharjo Islamic Boarding School
The Central Java chapter of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has urged law enforcement to handle the search at Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo fairly, swiftly and transparently, and to take action against any officers found to have broken the law. It also called for the revocation of permits for non-halal food businesses that have caused public concern, tighter oversight of religious education institutions, and calm among the public.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:38 WIB
North Lombok Regent Says No Child Should Drop Out Because of Poverty
North Lombok Regent Najmul Akhyar says the new Sekolah Rakyat programme will ensure that children in the region are not denied schooling because of their families’ financial circumstances, and that eligible pupils will not be charged fees. The integrated school currently enrols 595 pupils across primary, junior secondary and senior secondary levels, with students drawn from several districts in West Nusa Tenggara.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:38 WIB
Prudential Indonesia Maintains Investments Amid Market Volatility
Prudential Indonesia says it is sticking to a cautious, long-term investment approach while a proposed change to Indonesia’s market status remains under consultation. The insurer reported assets of Rp58.9 trillion and investment assets of Rp52.4 trillion as at June 2026, and urged unit-linked policyholders to review their protection needs, risks and policy terms.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:38 WIB
UNM Margonda’s Informatics Degree Prepares Graduates for Careers in AI and Cyber Security
Universitas Nusa Mandiri’s Margonda campus says its ‘Excellent’-accredited Informatics degree is designed to meet growing demand for expertise in artificial intelligence and cyber security. The programme combines practical, industry-oriented learning with modern laboratories and competency certifications, while the university also offers instalment-based tuition payments and waives building fees.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:37 WIB
Emtek (EMTK) Sells Shares in Subsidiary PT Indopay Merchant Services
PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi has sold nearly all of its stake in payment services company PT Indopay Merchant Services to PT Maju Investindo Sejahtera and Starpay Pte. Ltd. The disposal ends Emtek’s control of IMS and forms part of a strategic effort to streamline and optimise its investment portfolio; the company said it would not materially harm its operations or financial position.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:36 WIB
Digital Tax Revenue Reaches Rp58.75 Trillion in 2026 as Tax Office Steps Up Oversight and Broadens the Tax Base
Indonesia collected Rp58.75 trillion in taxes from the digital economy by 30 September 2026, covering e-commerce, crypto-assets, fintech and government procurement. The Directorate General of Taxes says it is strengthening oversight and broadening the collection base, amid public attention following Hashim Djojohadikusumo’s remarks about plans for digital taxation and the government’s target of raising the tax-to-GDP ratio to 9.26 per cent next year.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:35 WIB
BTS Completes South American Concert Run, with 835,000 Tickets Sold Out
BTS completed 14 sold-out concerts across five South American cities, drawing more than 853,000 fans, according to its agency. The shows also generated substantial local spending and increased travel demand, while the group is set to continue its ‘ARIRANG’ tour in Asia and Australia, including Jakarta.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:35 WIB
Supreme Court Ruling on Vice-President Gibran’s High-School Certificate: Administrative or Constitutional?
The opinion argues that the Supreme Court’s ruling invalidating the high-school equivalency certificate associated with Gibran Rakabuming Raka raises questions about any subsequent administrative decision recognising his overseas university degree. It calls for a transparent review of the degree-equivalency process and examines whether an election regulation can exempt candidates from submitting proof of high-school graduation without undermining statutory education requirements; the supplied article ends before completing its discussion of constitutional consequences.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:34 WIB
Bali authorities arrest three foreign nationals in prostitution probe
Immigration authorities in Denpasar arrested three foreign nationals after resident tip-offs led officers to an online platform allegedly advertising sexual services. Officials said the suspects were detained for questioning and warned that enforcement against visa and other legal violations in Bali would be intensified.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:33 WIB
BGN Empowers More Than One Million Workers Through Free Nutritious Meals Programme
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) says the Free Nutritious Meals programme has reached more than 58 million beneficiaries and engaged around 1.03 million workers, alongside more than 80,000 local MSME suppliers. As the programme expands, BGN says it is tightening oversight and making food safety, kitchen standards and transparent spending central to its next phase.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:33 WIB
Jakarta Composite Index Closes Higher as Trade Surplus Boosts Investor Sentiment
The Jakarta Composite Index rose 0.79 per cent after Indonesia’s September 2026 trade surplus exceeded market expectations, supported by stronger-than-expected exports and slower imports. Indonesia recorded a US$10.61 billion goods-trade surplus in January–September, while investors also weighed stock-market reforms and regional gains.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:32 WIB
Countries must pay more towards WHO, says Indonesian candidate
Indonesia’s Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, a candidate for WHO director-general, said member states should increase their mandatory contributions so regular funding exceeds half of the organisation’s budget. He also called for reprioritising WHO spending, bringing the United States back into the organisation and advancing a pandemic treaty to ensure equitable access to vaccines, treatments and diagnostics.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:32 WIB
Land and Forest Fires Ease with Rain, but Underground Fires Have Yet to Be Fully Extinguished
Indonesia’s disaster agency says the area affected by forest and land fires has fallen to 742 hectares, with rainfall contributing to declines in several regions. However, peat fires and embers beneath the surface remain active, leaving the risk of new hotspots and renewed spread despite the rainy season.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:32 WIB
Bali Disaster Agency Searches for Two Landslide Victims in Pelaga, One a Foreign National
Bali’s disaster management agency is searching for two people missing after a landslide at Pelaga EcoPark in Badung, including one foreign national; 21 of the 23 guests staying there survived. The landslide followed extreme rainfall, while response teams have deployed 127 personnel and search dogs; severe weather has caused damage at 64 locations across Bali.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:31 WIB
Stronger village human resources key to accelerating rural development
At the opening of the 2026 Indonesia Village Expo in Batu, East Java, Riza said stronger skills and professional standards would help villages develop their potential and prepare local products for export. East Java is supporting village businesses with more than Rp85 billion in capital assistance and has designated 313 villages as export-oriented, while the province recorded 4,716 self-reliant villages in 2025.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:30 WIB
Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Bali Fall 5.22% in September 2026
Bali recorded 650,169 foreign tourist visits in September 2026, down 5.22% from August but up 2.36% year on year. The provincial statistics agency described the monthly decline as a seasonal pattern, while Australia remained the island’s largest source market.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:30 WIB
Bahlil Warns Mining Businesses Not to Manage Mines Like the Starving
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has urged mining companies and regional governments to curb excessive mineral and coal production, warning that oversupply depresses prices and reduces both company margins and state revenue. He cited production controls in coal as a measure that helped lift prices, and said restraint is also needed in nickel to protect the value of non-renewable resources for future generations.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:28 WIB
Prolonged Stress: Could Brain Stimulation Therapy Help?
Seraphim Medical Center in Tangerang has introduced ExoMind, a repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) device, as an option intended to support brain health amid prolonged stress. A neurologist says the treatment stimulates targeted neural activity, including in the brain region involved in emotional regulation and decision-making, and is linked to the brain’s capacity for neuroplasticity.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:27 WIB
Democrat Branded a Traitor for Backing Republican Senatorial Candidate over Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens has drawn fierce criticism from party figures and staff after endorsing Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, whom she lost to in the primary. The dispute highlights divisions within the party over the Gaza war and threatens to disrupt planned campaign appearances, although polling currently gives El-Sayed an advantage.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:27 WIB
West Jakarta FKDM Members Take Part in Fire Drill to Boost Preparedness
One hundred members of West Jakarta’s Early Awareness Forum (FKDM) took part in a fire-response simulation at the mayor’s office, learning how to use portable extinguishers and tackle fires, including those caused by gas leaks. The exercise comes as fires in the area rose 9.51% year on year in January–August 2026, with rubbish fires recording the sharpest increase, although residential and several other types of building fires declined.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:27 WIB
JIS Concerts to Be Restricted as Pramono Tells Jakpro to Prioritise Persija
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has asked stadium operator Jakpro to limit music concerts at Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), keeping it primarily available as Persija Jakarta’s home ground. His request follows complaints about the pitch after a concert, with Jakpro tasked with improving turf maintenance and ensuring the surface is ready for matches.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:25 WIB
Strengthening NU, Strengthening Indonesia
The article argues that improving the economic wellbeing of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) members would also strengthen Indonesia, particularly as technology and changing labour markets reshape livelihoods. It says government initiatives—including village cooperatives, the free nutritious meals programme and People’s Schools—could expand market access, incomes and educational opportunity for NU communities if supported by state-owned enterprises and implemented in line with NU’s principles.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:24 WIB
Three Illegal Parking Attendants Arrested in Malioboro After Excessive Charges Go Viral
A joint team of police, transport officials and municipal public-order officers arrested three unlicensed parking attendants on Jalan Mataram after complaints about excessive fees in the Malioboro area went viral. They will face a minor-offence hearing on 9 November under local parking regulations, which carry a maximum three-month jail term and/or a fine of Rp50 million.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:24 WIB
Deputy Home Affairs Minister: MBG Task Forces Established Across Papua at 100%
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Ribka Haluk says all provincial and district/city task forces overseeing the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme have now been established in Maluku, North Maluku and Papua. Field inspections of nutrition service units are scheduled to begin simultaneously in the first week of November 2026, with the findings informing whether each unit can continue operating, needs improvements or should cease operations.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:24 WIB
BNN Says Cannabis from Aceh Farms Is Distributed to Drug Hotspots Across Indonesia
Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) says cannabis cultivated in Aceh is channelled to drug hotspots and supplied to people within narcotics networks. Officials said traffickers choose remote growing sites to evade detection, as police and BNN reported destroying and discovering an 18-hectare plantation in North Aceh following a nationwide mapping of cultivation risks.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:22 WIB
Sukoharjo Islamic Boarding School Raid: Central Java Deputy Governor Backs School and Calls for Transparency
Central Java Deputy Governor Taj Yasin said the provincial government would support and provide assistance to Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school following a police raid connected to an arson investigation. He called for transparency in both the handling of the raid and the case involving the burning of a noodle and pork stall, while police internal affairs units investigate alleged procedural violations.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:22 WIB
Customs Case Defendant Says Ahmad Dhani Contacted Him; Dhani Explains
Former customs intelligence official Budiman Bayu Prasojo told a Jakarta court that musician and MP Ahmad Dhani contacted him once to ask for help after goods belonging to a relative were detained. Dhani confirmed contacting Customs, saying the shipment contained incense sent by a relative from abroad; he denied ever meeting Bayu. Bayu is separately charged with accepting Rp7.6 billion in gratuities.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:22 WIB
Rumah Zakat Provides Education Assistance to 24 Orphaned and Underprivileged Students in Tangerang
Rumah Zakat has distributed cash education assistance to 24 orphaned and underprivileged students in Tangerang City and Regency, helping with school costs and daily needs. The programme is intended to support students from low-income families in continuing their education, with one recipient, a sixth-form primary pupil raised by her mother, expressing gratitude for the donors’ support.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:22 WIB
Bluebird Revenue Reaches Rp4.57 Trillion Through September 2026
PT Blue Bird Tbk reported revenue of Rp4.57 trillion through the third quarter of 2026, up 10.9 per cent year on year, with taxi services accounting for about 70 per cent of the total. Cumulative EBITDA rose 9.8 per cent to Rp1.09 trillion, while the company is expanding services, optimising its fleet and preparing for stronger mobility demand in the fourth quarter.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:21 WIB
After Police Allegedly Point Guns at Female Students, National Commission on Violence Against Women Says Legal Process Does Not Justify the Act
Indonesia’s National Commission on Violence Against Women has criticised an alleged police search at an Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo, where female students and teachers were reportedly intimidated and forced from their dormitory without headscarves. The commission says legal enforcement must respect human rights and has called for an independent, transparent review of any procedural violations, alongside psychosocial support and protection for those affected.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:20 WIB
Being Asked for Your ID and Photographed When Entering a Building May Breach the Law
Privacy and cybersecurity experts say buildings’ collection of visitors’ identity cards and facial images may breach Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law if the data is excessive, poorly explained or retained insecurely. They call for less intrusive verification methods and note that the government has yet to establish the data-protection supervisory body required under the law.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 18:19 WIB
Ombudsman: Transparency Is a Form of Respect for the Public
Indonesia’s Ombudsman says access to information reflects respect for the public, accountability and integrity, rather than merely fulfilling administrative requirements or pursuing a rating. The agency is strengthening its information services and dispute-handling practices, with the Ombudsman and the Central Information Commission stressing their shared role in protecting the public’s rights.