Archive: 3 November 2026
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:25 WIB
PAN Reviews Supreme Court Ruling on Gibran’s Diploma Controversy, Calls for Clear-Headed Response
PAN says it is examining the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the certificate that equated Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s overseas high-school education with Indonesian qualifications. The party says it respects the rule of law and is considering any parliamentary response in accordance with the Constitution, while stressing that legal certainty and the continuity of government must be protected.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:25 WIB
MUI Weighs In on Controversy Over Non-Muslim Hajj Officials
MUI deputy chairman KH M Cholil Nafis says non-Muslims may support Hajj operations in technical or field roles, but those directly involved in conducting or guiding the pilgrimage should be Muslim. His remarks respond to Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak’s proposal to involve people of different faiths in services for pilgrims, framed as an expression of tolerance and mutual cooperation.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:23 WIB
Trade Ministry Targets 3.1% Share of Canada’s Handicrafts Market for Indonesia
Indonesia’s Trade Ministry aims to raise the country’s share of Canada’s handicrafts market to 3.1% by 2027, from a current level it puts at about 2.1%, with support from a partnership with Canada’s Trade Facilitation Office. The target comes as Indonesian handicraft exports to Canada have recorded strong year-on-year growth, although Canada’s 2025 import market was worth US$700.7 million.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:23 WIB
Polimedia Graduates 1,152 Students Ready to Meet the Challenges of the Times
Politeknik Negeri Media Kreatif (Polimedia) has graduated 1,152 students, with its director highlighting the importance of preparing creative-industry talent for a rapidly changing economy. The institution says 84% of its graduates are employed, 8% are entrepreneurs and 2% continue their studies, while government officials urged graduates to use their knowledge to benefit society.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:21 WIB
Specifications of the Learjet 60 Private Jet That Plunged to the Ground in Florida
A Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing at least nine people. US investigators are focusing on weather conditions as they examine the cause of the crash; the article also outlines the aircraft’s engines, capacity, weight and speed specifications.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:21 WIB
Removed as PPP Secretary-General for Alleged Inactivity, Taj Yasin Hopes Party Will Not Split
Taj Yasin says he has not received official notice of his reported removal as secretary-general of the United Development Party (PPP), and rejects claims that he was inactive. The Central Java deputy governor says he will follow the process and hopes the development does not cause divisions within the party.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:20 WIB
Metro Jaya Police Chief Makes Sweeping Rotations of Police Station Chiefs and Criminal Investigation Heads
Metro Jaya Police Chief Commissioner General Dadang Hartanto has rotated officers across a range of posts, including police station chiefs and heads of criminal investigation and traffic units. The changes were formalised in a 3 November telegram and described by the force as part of personnel career development.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:20 WIB
Trade Minister Says Weather Is Behind Rise in Chilli Prices
Trade Minister Budi Santoso attributed higher chilli prices to prolonged dry weather, which has reduced production, alongside uneven distribution between regions. The government has helped move seven tonnes of chillies from East Java to Halmahera and is planning similar shipments to areas facing high egg prices, while official data showed chilli prices easing on 3 November.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:19 WIB
Police Hunt for Person Who Dumped Baby’s Body in West Lombok Drain
Police in West Lombok are investigating after a baby’s body was found in a drain in Bakong hamlet, and are gathering evidence and information from local residents to identify whoever left it there. The body has been taken to the forensic unit at West Nusa Tenggara Provincial General Hospital, with an external examination and autopsy planned to establish the baby’s condition and cause of death.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:18 WIB
Economist: Rising PMI Shows Indonesia’s Industrial Competitiveness Is Strengthening
Indonesia’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54.0 in October 2026, its highest level since March 2024, while the Industry Confidence Index also climbed. Economist Fitra Faisal Hastiadi said stronger real demand is driving production, with expansion spread across most manufacturing subsectors and offering support for economic growth in the fourth quarter.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:18 WIB
Strengthening National Energy Resilience
The article argues that rising demand for subsidised fuel, shifting consumption from non-subsidised products and fragile domestic stocks are increasing the risk of shortages, while geopolitical conflicts are driving global energy prices higher. It calls for transparent, region-specific stock data and better logistics, alongside prioritising domestic supply, expanding biofuels and other alternatives, and promoting energy efficiency.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:18 WIB
DPR and Prabowo Discuss Strengthening Data Governance After One Data Indonesia Law Passed
President Prabowo has called data sovereignty a foundation for national unity as he met lawmakers and officials to discuss implementing the newly enacted One Data Indonesia Law. The legislation establishes a national core data framework for development planning, fiscal policy and social assistance, while setting data classifications and interoperability standards.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:17 WIB
Puan Says Parliament Continues to Strengthen Institutional Transformation
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani said the House of Representatives is continuing institutional transformation to improve its legislative, budgetary and oversight functions and better respond to public concerns. She acknowledged ongoing challenges, including institutional limitations and political differences, and called for continued introspection and shared responsibility across society.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:17 WIB
UIN Sunan Kalijaga Ranks Second Nationally in THE WUR 2027, Behind Only UI
UIN Sunan Kalijaga in Yogyakarta has been ranked second nationally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 and placed in the global 801–1,000 band. University leaders attributed the result to research with societal relevance and outlined plans to strengthen academic programmes and develop a sustainable forest campus in Bantul.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:17 WIB
Agriculture Ministry Targets Soybean Yields of 3 Tonnes per Hectare to Cut Imports
The Agriculture Ministry aims to raise soybean productivity from 1.6–1.8 tonnes per hectare to 3 tonnes, initially targeting 50,000 hectares through a government seed assistance programme. If achieved, that area could produce 150,000 tonnes, while Indonesia is forecast to import 2.5–2.6 million tonnes this year.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:16 WIB
PTPP Secures Rp400bn Contract from Pupuk Kaltim to Build Jetty 11
State-owned construction firm PT PP (PTPP) has won a Rp400 billion EPC contract from Pupuk Kaltim to build Jetty 11 in Bontang, East Kalimantan. The 570-day project will include a multipurpose jetty and cargo-handling systems designed for vessels of up to 40,000 DWT, supporting the distribution of bulk materials and Indonesia’s soda ash industry.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:15 WIB
OJK Revokes Pratama Capital’s Licence, 15 Mutual Funds to Be Wound Up
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has revoked the investment management licence of PT Pratama Capital Assets Management after finding multiple governance, risk-management and mutual-fund management violations. The regulator has ordered the winding-up of 15 funds and also revoked the investment manager licences of three executives, barring them from financial-sector leadership roles for two to five years.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:15 WIB
Religious Affairs Ministry Plans Five Events to Mark National Teachers’ Day 2026
The Religious Affairs Ministry is preparing five events for National Teachers’ Day on 25 November 2026, bringing together teachers from schools and educational institutions under its supervision. The programme will include awards recognising innovation, achievement and dedication—including service in remote and disaster-affected areas—and an AI-based learning symposium to strengthen teachers’ skills.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:14 WIB
Premium Boarding-House Investment in Malang Targets 350,000 Students as Potential Market
Metro Point Sigura-Gura is promoting premium boarding-house units in Malang, where around 350,000 active students and more than 45,000 new students each year underpin steady demand for rental accommodation. The project combines a campus-adjacent location, modern interiors and professional management, marketing the units as income-producing assets as well as potential accommodation for students’ families.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:13 WIB
Government Plans Further Revision to Export Proceeds Rules
The government plans to revise rules requiring exporters to place their foreign-exchange earnings in Indonesia’s financial system, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said. The proposed changes are not linked to the launch of state-owned export company PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia, while the government is separately assessing preparations for its planned one-stop export scheme from January 2027.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:13 WIB
Prabowo Summons Rosan, Bahlil and Suahasil to the Palace
President Prabowo Subianto summoned several economic ministers and officials to the Presidential Palace for a limited meeting, with Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani expecting further discussion of economic issues. Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono said he was ready to discuss the government’s Red and White Fishing Village programme, which aims to build 1,369 sites in 2026; about 100 have been completed and are operational.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:12 WIB
National Police Headquarters Says Sukoharjo Islamic Boarding School Search Should Be a Lesson for Police Chiefs
The National Police has urged regional police chiefs to learn from complaints over a search at the Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo. The former Sukoharjo police chief has been reassigned and is undergoing an ethics inquiry, while police say the search was part of an investigation into arson, threats and vandalism and that support has been arranged for affected pupils.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:11 WIB
KPK Chief Says Decision on TNI Personnel in BNPB Case Rests with Military Commander
KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto says the anti-graft agency has not received a response to its letter to the TNI Commander about two active-duty military personnel allegedly implicated in corruption involving BNPB disaster funds. The military commander will decide how to handle the personnel, while KPK investigators continue to examine civilian suspects and evidence in the case.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:10 WIB
Elderly Man Killed After Being Struck by Commuter Train While Walking Beside Bogor Railway
An 83-year-old man died after being struck by a commuter train while walking alongside the tracks in Tanahsareal, Bogor. Police said he may have had hearing difficulties and did not hear the train approaching from behind; his family declined an autopsy.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:10 WIB
Bahlil Wins National Economic Council Support for Nickel Output Cuts in Work Plans
Indonesia’s National Economic Council has backed Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia’s plan to reduce nickel production quotas under miners’ work plans, arguing that curbing oversupply could support prices. Officials cite an estimated global surplus of nearly 800,000 tonnes and point to coal quota controls, which they say raised prices and boosted mining royalties, as a precedent.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:09 WIB
Jakarta’s Regional Inflation Control Team Strengthens Coordination to Curb Inflation
Jakarta’s Regional Inflation Control Team (TPID) stepped up measures in October 2026 to keep prices affordable, secure supplies and ensure smooth distribution. The capital’s annual inflation stood at 2.52 per cent—below the national rate of 3.23 per cent and the lowest among Indonesia’s provinces—while prepared food and restaurant prices were the main monthly inflation driver.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:09 WIB
Wonosobo Regency speeds up operations of Merah Putih village cooperatives
Wonosobo Regency is accelerating preparations to open its Merah Putih Village/Urban Ward Cooperatives, with 62 of the 190 completed buildings targeted for an initial launch. Officials say field verification, readiness of facilities, staffing and completion of administrative and licensing requirements are key to starting operations.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:09 WIB
NWS Declares Flash Flood Emergency in Florida
The US National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency in parts of Brevard County, Florida, after heavy rain brought up to 20 inches of rainfall and caused dangerous flooding. Residents were urged to move to higher ground, while local schools closed and officials warned people not to travel through floodwater.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:08 WIB
Latvia Takes the Helm of UN Security Council, Focusing on Artificial Intelligence
Latvia has begun its first-ever presidency of the UN Security Council, placing the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on peace and security at the centre of its November agenda. The month’s programme will also address conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and Lebanon, while the Council begins considering Türkiye’s nomination of Feridun Sinirlioglu for UN secretary-general.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:06 WIB
China Steps Up Diplomatic Efforts, Calls for Dialogue in the Middle East
Beijing has intensified diplomatic engagement with Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia, urging the parties to return to negotiations and avoid renewed armed conflict. The effort comes amid a war that has disrupted regional shipping and energy security, with China planning to send a special envoy to the three countries later this month.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:06 WIB
Batam Immigration Delays Departure of 974 Passengers Suspected of Seeking Irregular Migrant Work
Batam Immigration delayed the departure of 974 passengers suspected of intending to work abroad through non-procedural channels in October 2026, down from 1,009 in September. Most cases were recorded at Batam Centre Port, as officials said screening aims to prevent prospective Indonesian migrant workers from facing risks associated with irregular recruitment and departures.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:05 WIB
Supermarkets Attacked Across Europe as Food Crisis Looms
Cyberattacks have disrupted refrigeration systems at supermarket chains in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Ireland, forcing retailers to discard large quantities of food. With no group claiming responsibility and no ransom demands reported, officials and researchers warn the incidents may amount to deliberate supply-chain sabotage or a geopolitically motivated operation.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:04 WIB
Gus Yasin Speaks Out After Mardiono Removes Him as PPP Secretary-General
Taj Yasin Maimoen, known as Gus Yasin, says he has not received official notice of his removal as secretary-general of the United Development Party (PPP), learning of the decision through the media. He also disputes claims that he was inactive in party affairs or tried to obstruct a party event, while expressing hope that the party’s internal rift can be resolved.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:03 WIB
KPK Chief Says Djarum-Related Case Began in September Under General Investigation Warrant
KPK chief Setyo Budiyanto says the corruption investigation involving excise procedures and PT Djarum has been under way since September, despite searches taking place only recently. The commission is probing alleged state losses running into trillions of rupiah and has seized documents and electronic evidence, but has not named any suspects.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:03 WIB
KKP Partners with 13 Industry Players to Recruit Marine and Fisheries Vocational Graduates
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has partnered with 13 businesses and industry players to improve vocational training and expand job opportunities for marine and fisheries graduates. The collaboration will involve apprenticeships, recruitment and curriculum alignment, as the ministry develops its Ocean Institute of Indonesia and plans a job-placement network at home and overseas.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:02 WIB
Former TNI and Police Members Said to Be Victims of Russian Mercenary Trafficking
Indonesia’s National Police say victims of a human trafficking scheme involving recruitment as Russian mercenaries came from varied backgrounds, including former members of the Indonesian military and police. Investigators allege that people were lured through social media job adverts promising high salaries and were told only after recruitment that they would serve as mercenaries.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:01 WIB
40,000 ‘Pretty Pink’ Plants to Beautify Harsono RM Road in South Jakarta
South Jakarta’s Parks and Urban Forest Sub-agency is renewing the green strip along a 1.5-kilometre stretch of Harsono RM Road with 40,000 Pretty Pink plants and 136 red-crest trees. The three-week project is expected to finish next week, weather permitting, and residents say the new planting will make the street more attractive and comfortable.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:01 WIB
Challenging Singapore’s Dominance, Pupuk Indonesia Ready to Build Ammonia Hub in Batam
PT Pupuk Indonesia is exploring an ammonia hub in Batam, using gas from Natuna and Grissik, particularly if Indonesia’s gas supply contract with Singapore ends in 2028. The project could add value to domestic natural gas, support maritime bunkering and position Indonesia to benefit from demand for lower-emission marine fuels.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:01 WIB
Removed as PPP Secretary-General, Taj Yasin Says He Has Yet to Receive Official Letter
Taj Yasin says he has not received formal notification of his removal as secretary-general of the United Development Party (PPP), and rejects claims that he was inactive in party affairs. The Central Java deputy governor hopes the dispute can be resolved and the party can reunite.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:01 WIB
Following Residents’ Reports, Riau Conservation Agency Tracks Tiger Footprints in Kampar
Riau’s natural resources conservation agency has confirmed Sumatran tiger footprints near Bangkinang’s Ring Road in Kampar after residents reported them. Staff are tracing the animal’s movements and plan to install camera traps, while urging residents to remain vigilant and report any further signs without attempting to hunt or trap the protected tiger.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:00 WIB
Suspended Polish Constitutional Tribunal President Says There Has Been a Coup d’État
Suspended Constitutional Tribunal President Bogdan Swieczkowski has accused the Polish government of carrying out a coup, as a dispute over the court’s leadership and quorum deepens. The confrontation has prompted calls to lift the immunity of Swieczkowski and his deputy, while protests and arrests have heightened political tensions.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 14:00 WIB
Government Blocks Umrah Travel Operator After It Fails to Bring 95 Pilgrims Home
Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has blocked PT Assyifa Berkah Mandiri’s access to the SISKOPATUH system after the company failed to provide return tickets for 91 Umrah pilgrims and four tour leaders. The ministry says the move is intended to prevent further departures while it investigates, but the travel operator remains responsible for arranging the stranded group’s return.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:59 WIB
Ditjen AHU Expands Cross-Ministry Collaboration to Optimise Use of Corporate Data
The Ministry of Law’s Directorate General of General Legal Administration (Ditjen AHU) is expanding data-sharing and system interoperability with government agencies to improve public services, business licensing, oversight and policymaking. Integrations with the tax authority, BKPM and the Co-operatives Ministry have already generated millions of data queries, while planned API Management and CORP-X initiatives aim to make corporate data exchanges more integrated, secure and accountable.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:59 WIB
Sorong Regency and UB Expedition Team Develop Strategy to Eliminate Malaria
Sorong Regency is working with Universitas Brawijaya’s Patriot Expedition 15 team to accelerate malaria elimination after reported cases rose from 1,100 in 2025 to 1,327 in 2026. The recommendations will inform local policy, while health officials prioritise detection, treatment monitoring, mosquito-breeding-site control and bed-net distribution, with the national elimination target set for 2030.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:59 WIB
Commission III Says Police Response over Sukoharjo Shows Public Is Being Heard
A deputy chair of the Indonesian House of Representatives’ Commission III praised the police for responding to complaints over a search at the Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo. The Sukoharjo police chief has been transferred and four officers are undergoing ethics examinations, while the lawmaker urged support for affected students and better communication to rebuild trust.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:59 WIB
Drought Makes Clean Water Hard to Find, PNM Provides Aid to Affected Areas
State-owned financing company PNM has distributed 427,500 litres of clean water to 5,379 people affected by drought across 11 provinces. Its assistance also includes water storage, wells and sanitation facilities, as part of efforts to address immediate needs and improve access to clean water over the longer term.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:58 WIB
France Releases 10 Million Barrels of Emergency Diesel, Prompting Immediate Price Cuts
France has begun releasing 10 million barrels of diesel from its strategic reserves, with major fuel retailers cutting pump prices as the government seeks to ease supply-driven energy costs. The three-month scheme requires companies to pass on the benefit of historically low-priced reserve stocks to consumers, with authorities monitoring prices and margins.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:58 WIB
Ombudsman Urges Police to Exercise Their Powers with Respect for Human Rights
Indonesia’s Ombudsman has urged the National Police to ensure that searches are conducted proportionately and with respect for human rights, particularly when children are involved. The warning follows a pre-dawn search at a girls’ Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo, where students were witnesses in an arson investigation; the Ombudsman has called for explanations, psychological support and a review of police procedures.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:58 WIB
Metro Jaya Police Rotate Criminal Investigation Chiefs and Police Station Heads: Full List
Metro Jaya Police Chief Dadang Hartanto has rotated a number of senior posts, including criminal investigation and traffic chiefs as well as police station heads. The appointments, set out in a 3 November telegram, were described by the force as part of personnel career development.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:57 WIB
Jakarta Transport Agency expands free boat services for students on Tidung Island
Jakarta’s Transport Agency is expanding free school boat services for students at SMKN 61 Jakarta, improving access for pupils travelling from several islands in the Thousand Islands region. The service is intended to ease transport costs for students and families and support continued education, with safety, fleet readiness and weather conditions prioritised.