Archive: 3 November 2026
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:30 WIB
The Serious Risk of Using Your Phone While on the Toilet: Don’t Take It Lightly
A study by digestive health specialists found that using a mobile phone on the toilet was associated with a 46% higher risk of haemorrhoids, largely because it encourages people to sit for longer. Researchers recommend leaving phones outside the bathroom and avoiding prolonged toilet sessions.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:27 WIB
PM Anwar: Foreign intelligence agencies, including Israel’s, could pose a threat to Malaysia
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament that foreign intelligence agencies operating in neighbouring countries, including Israel’s, could pose a security threat to Malaysia. He said the National Security Council is assessing cyber and hybrid threats, regional conflicts and their potential impact on national security, economic stability and government systems.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:27 WIB
Seribu Islands Regency Provides Two Free Boarding Houses for University Students
Seribu Islands Regency has opened two free boarding houses for students from the archipelago who study in mainland Jakarta and nearby areas. The facilities, set up in response to student requests and in partnership with the local Baznas (Bazis), provide accommodation as well as spaces for studying and discussion; officials say they may expand capacity if demand grows.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:27 WIB
Menstrual Product Tax Policy Should Take Economic Inequality into Account
Komnas Perempuan has urged the Finance Ministry to reconsider VAT on menstrual products, warning that the tax could disproportionately burden women on low incomes. It says fiscal policy should reflect women’s specific biological needs and economic circumstances, and has proposed either exempting the products from VAT or having the government absorb the tax.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:27 WIB
Hong Kong records its hottest October on record
Hong Kong recorded a monthly mean temperature of 27.6°C in October, 0.2°C higher than the previous record set the year before, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. The report links the exceptional warmth to a strong El Niño and broader man-made global warming, underscoring the continuing rise in temperature extremes.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:26 WIB
Israel on Highest Alert Ahead of US Midterm Elections
Israel has placed its military on its highest alert amid concern that Iran could launch a surprise attack as Americans vote in the midterm elections. Reports say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged Donald Trump to resume military action against Iran afterwards, while the US president is said to favour further diplomacy; Israel and the US have reportedly intensified security coordination.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:26 WIB
Indonesia sharpens skills of 143 marine inspectors ahead of holiday season
Indonesia’s Sea Transportation Directorate General is revalidating the skills of 143 marine inspectors to strengthen vessel inspections and safety oversight ahead of the 2026 Christmas, 2027 New Year and 2027 Eid al-Fitr travel periods. The programme is intended to reinforce inspectors’ knowledge of seaworthiness regulations and ensure vessels, safety equipment and crews are prepared for increased passenger traffic and emergencies.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:25 WIB
OJK Wants Indonesia to Have Four Sharia Banks on a Par with BSI
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) wants Indonesia to develop three or four large-scale sharia banks with structures and capacity comparable to Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), arguing stronger capital could lift industry growth above 10%. It also launched three product guidelines covering leasing, lease-to-own financing and ready-stock asset sales to encourage innovation and financing for the real economy, including small businesses.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:23 WIB
Indonesian Navy Marine Corps Holds Clean-up Drives from Beaches to Rivers
The Indonesian Navy’s Marine Corps has organised clean-up activities at 36 locations nationwide, involving 5,065 participants, to mark its 81st anniversary. The initiative brings together military personnel and local residents and is intended to support communities while protecting the environment.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:23 WIB
Consumers Begin Cutting Sugar, Prompting Coffee Businesses to Revise Menus
Coffee businesses are responding to growing consumer interest in lower-sugar drinks and alternatives to cow’s milk by adapting their menus. Industry speakers at ELBAF 2026 said plant-based ingredients and reduced sugar are increasingly shaping both global and Indonesian coffee trends, particularly among urban consumers and younger people.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:23 WIB
A total of 302 KKP vocational graduates are scheduled to work overseas
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries says 302 graduates of its marine and fisheries vocational education programmes are scheduled for overseas employment in 2026–2027. Sixty-one graduates are being sent to five countries, as the ministry steps up industry partnerships, curriculum alignment and job-placement support to improve graduates’ global competitiveness.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:20 WIB
Japanese Researcher Outlines Challenges in Indonesia’s Mining Governance
Japanese natural-resource governance researcher Komatsuzaki Yoshihisa highlighted gaps between international standards and the practice of mining governance in Indonesia. He said resource-rich countries can face corruption risks and unequal distribution of benefits, and called for stronger transparency, oversight and locally grounded research.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:20 WIB
Puan: Transformative Leadership Must Take Root Across All State Institutions
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani said transformative leadership should be embedded across state institutions to improve governance in the national interest and promote public welfare. Speaking at the 2026 Habibie Democracy Forum, she called for collective changes in mindsets and working practices, with all sectors taking responsibility rather than waiting for ideal conditions or for others to act.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:19 WIB
Why Is Indonesia Such a Lucrative Market for the AI Industry?
Indonesia’s communications ministry says the country risks becoming merely a consumer market for artificial intelligence, despite its large population and widespread adoption. The government is calling for closer public-private collaboration to build digital sovereignty through stronger infrastructure, data governance and domestic capabilities in areas such as cloud computing and applications.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:19 WIB
Police Reveal that East Jakarta Box Truck Thief Is a Repeat Offender
Police say a 23-year-old man arrested over the theft of two company box trucks in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, is a repeat motorcycle thief previously detained in Tangerang and Bogor. Investigators are still pursuing two alleged accomplices and a suspected receiver, while tracing the stolen vehicles and the wider sales network.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:19 WIB
East Nusa Tenggara Police Crack Down on Sopi Production in Kupang, Seize 465 Litres
East Nusa Tenggara Police raided six unlicensed sites producing sopi and moke in Kupang, seizing 465 litres of the liquor. The force said the operation targeted products made without health standards and warned producers that continued unlicensed distilling could lead to legal action.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:18 WIB
Former Deli Serdang Regent Candidate Supplied Rp980 Million in Counterfeit Cash for Jakarta Protest
Lampung Police say they have arrested Sudiono, a former Deli Serdang regent candidate, over an alleged attempt to supply counterfeit banknotes worth Rp980 million for a protest in Jakarta. Investigators say he had previously arranged a Rp500 million counterfeit-currency delivery in 2025 and directed a courier to take the latest consignment to East Jakarta.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:17 WIB
KPK Director of Asset Tracking and Supervisory Board Secretariat Head Return to Attorney General’s Office
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is returning two prosecutors seconded from the Attorney General’s Office after they had served at the commission for more than a decade. KPK Chair Setyo Budiyanto said the move was intended as a refresh, with acting officials to fill their posts while the commission follows its standard talent-management process.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:15 WIB
Indonesians Queue in Droves for Subsidised Homes, So Why Are Sales Sluggish?
Subsidised housing sales are falling despite substantial unmet demand, with a property analyst identifying supply constraints—not weaker purchasing appetite—as the main cause. A housing-permit moratorium in West Java, land-status uncertainty and bureaucratic delays have stalled projects, while first-half 2026 sales fell 24.3% year on year to 91,531 units.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:14 WIB
OJK Fines Aurora Asset Rp2.57bn and Orders Five Mutual Funds to Be Wound Up
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has fined Aurora Asset Management Rp2.575 billion and ordered it to liquidate five mutual funds within six months, following findings of multiple capital-market violations. The regulator also imposed sanctions on the firm’s shareholder and two directors, including fines, long-term bans and restrictions on future roles in the company.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:14 WIB
Official Spin-off: AIA Syariah Fully Operational from 1 November 2026
AIA Syariah has begun full operations following the completion of its separation from AIA Financial’s sharia business unit and the transfer of its policyholder portfolio. The launch comes as sharia insurance assets continue to grow, while the segment still accounts for only about 10% of Indonesia’s total insurance premiums, leaving room for expansion.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:13 WIB
Trans Metro Dewata Passengers Can Transfer to Trans Sarbagita Without Paying Again
Passengers using Trans Metro Dewata (TMD) can now transfer to Trans Sarbagita (TSB) without paying a second fare, while the free-transfer window between bus corridors has been extended from 90 to 180 minutes. The Bali policy is intended to reduce travel costs for people changing services, although the integrated fare applies only when one account is used per passenger.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:13 WIB
UN Records 397 Israeli Settler Attacks on Palestinians
The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs documented 397 attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank in October, the highest monthly total since monitoring began in 2006. Its report also recorded dozens of injuries during the week of 20–26 October, caused by both settlers and Israeli forces.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:12 WIB
52 Nutrition Service Units in Cimahi and West Bandung Suspended by BGN: Here’s Why
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has temporarily suspended 52 Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units in Cimahi and West Bandung for failing to submit daily reports on the use of funds. The units may resume operations after submitting reports that meet the agency’s requirements and pass verification.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:12 WIB
Global Oil Prices Plunge 10.94% to US$104.77 as US-Iran Conflict Drives Drop
Oil prices fell 10.94% to US$104.77 a barrel after the United States and Iran signalled openness to negotiations aimed at ending their conflict, easing concerns over energy supply. The decline also lent support to several Asian currencies, while the rupiah was expected to trade steadily around Rp18,100 per US dollar on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:11 WIB
Gejayan.id Invites More Than 25 People to Trace Bernas’s History at Kopi Nako
Gejayan.id has organised a historical walk at the former office of Yogyakarta newspaper Harian Berita Nasional (Bernas), now a coffee shop, to recall the newsroom’s role and the legacy of journalist Udin. The event also marks the launch of Gejayan Civic Memory Lab, an initiative to gather and verify fragmented archives of social movements in Yogyakarta.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:11 WIB
Indonesia Unlikely to Export Electricity in Near Future, Citing Domestic Demand: Minister
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Indonesia will prioritise domestic electricity needs and is unlikely to export power soon unless buyers accept government-set prices. The position follows cuts to gas exports to Singapore to redirect supplies for domestic power generation, underscoring the tension between national energy security and regional supply cooperation.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:11 WIB
APPSI Strengthens the Role of Traditional Markets as Sudaryono Highlights Traders’ Concerns
The Indonesian Market Traders Association (APPSI) is seeking to strengthen its organisation and its advocacy for traditional market traders, with regional representatives playing a key role in identifying local concerns. At a preparatory meeting ahead of its November national congress, 30 provincial branches proposed governance and organisational changes and endorsed Sudaryono for another term as chair for 2026–2031.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:09 WIB
Transjakarta explains why it prioritised separator improvements on Corridor 9
Transjakarta says it prioritised improvements to the bus-lane separators on Corridor 9 after several incidents in which trucks and other vehicles struck the barriers. The work, carried out with Jakarta’s transport agency, is intended to restore the lane’s restricted status and reduce collision risks through repairs, repainting and additional warning signs.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:08 WIB
Bahlil Warns of Middleman Countries Profiting from Indonesian Exports
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has ordered officials to ensure Indonesian natural resources are shipped directly to their final export destinations, rather than routed through intermediary countries. He says these countries can benefit through tax receipts and trade-balance accounting, including in shipments of minerals and LNG to China, Japan and South Korea.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:08 WIB
Denny Indrayana: Gibran No Longer Meets the Requirements to Serve as Vice-President
Former deputy law minister Denny Indrayana argues that Supreme Court rulings on Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high-school equivalency certificate mean the Vice-President no longer meets the education requirements for office, and says impeachment should be pursued because he has already been inaugurated. Gibran’s lawyer rejects that interpretation, arguing the ruling cannot be applied retroactively and does not affect his position; the Supreme Court had declared the equivalency certificate invalid.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:07 WIB
KPK to Reschedule Nusron Wahid’s Summons: ‘Hopefully He Will Come’
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says it will soon reschedule its questioning of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister Nusron Wahid, who missed two earlier summonses in an alleged Rp106.3 billion corruption case at the ministry. KPK chief Setyo Budiyanto said the timing is up to investigators and that any decision to compel Wahid’s attendance would be an investigative strategy, not an automatic requirement.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:07 WIB
Commission VII: Integrating Lampung’s Creative Economy Sectors Can Boost the People’s Economy
Commission VII Deputy Chair Chusnunia has urged the Lampung provincial government to align industrial, tourism and creative-economy policies to help local businesses and communities grow. She cited coffee, cassava, bananas and crafts as products that could gain value through downstream processing, stronger branding and links to tourism, creating jobs and expanding access to markets, including exports.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:07 WIB
Australian Army Chief Praises Indonesian Women Soldiers: ‘They Are Very Inspiring’
Australian Chief of Army Lieutenant General Susan May Coyle praised Indonesian women soldiers after meeting personnel across the ranks, and urged young women to consider careers in the armed forces. Her visit also included talks with Indonesian Army Chief of Staff General Tandyo Budi R on strengthening bilateral military cooperation.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:05 WIB
Indonesia plans mining rule changes to spread benefits beyond Jakarta
Indonesia plans to revise mining regulations so that local businesses and communities can gain a greater share of the benefits from mineral and coal extraction, which is largely concentrated outside Jakarta. The proposed changes would broaden opportunities for cooperatives, region-owned enterprises and MSMEs, while strengthening local participation and community empowerment as part of the country’s downstreaming policy.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:05 WIB
Insurance Rates Fall, Giving Corporates a Chance to Reassess Risk Costs
Global commercial insurance rates fell 5% in the third quarter of 2026, while rates in Asia declined 6%; Indonesian rates fell by a more modest 2%. The softer market gives companies scope to renegotiate premiums and improve cover, but Marsh advises against assuming that lower prices will continue or that regional trends will apply uniformly in Indonesia.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:02 WIB
Arab Conflict Intensifies as Saudi Aramco’s Third-Quarter Profit Surges 34.6%
Saudi Aramco’s net profit rose 34.6% year on year to 135.9 billion riyals in the third quarter of 2026, benefiting from persistently high oil prices amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The company warned that attacks on energy infrastructure and disruption to key shipping routes are worsening risks to global energy supply security.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:00 WIB
Health Ministry: Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment in Jakarta Rises Fivefold
The Health Ministry says uptake of tuberculosis preventive treatment in Jakarta has climbed from below 5 per cent two to three years ago to more than 26 per cent, reflecting stronger efforts to eliminate the disease. Officials say further progress will depend on improving contact tracing and collaboration across health services and local government so that prevention reaches more people.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:00 WIB
Indofood Addresses Forest Fires and Singapore Government Summons Amid Fire Probe
Indofood has confirmed that its subsidiary, Indofood Agri Resources, was summoned by Singaporean authorities and attended a meeting as part of an ongoing inquiry into fires that caused transboundary haze. The company says it is awaiting further guidance, will co-operate in accordance with Indonesian and Singaporean law, and that its plantation subsidiary SIMP prioritises fire prevention and follows a zero-burning policy.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:00 WIB
Google Is Increasingly Tracking You Around the Clock: How to Stop It
Google’s Personal Intelligence features allow Gemini and Search to draw on connected services such as Gmail and Google Photos to provide personalised responses, while updated privacy terms may also permit data shared with certain services to inform personalised advertising. Users can disconnect Workspace and Photos integrations or disable personalised recommendations, although this will not automatically erase data already retained in Search Services History.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 13:00 WIB
Finance Ministry Responds to Constitutional Challenge over VAT Exemption for Sanitary Pads
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxes says it will present the Government’s position in court after a petition challenged the omission of menstrual pads from goods exempt from VAT. The petitioner is asking the Constitutional Court to require objective consideration of essential biological needs, including menstrual sanitation products, when determining VAT relief.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:59 WIB
Just Back from Bangli Psychiatric Hospital, Person with Mental Illness Burns Father’s Motorbike in Klungkung
A 26-year-old man who had recently returned from treatment at Bangli Psychiatric Hospital allegedly set fire to his father’s motorbike at their home in Klungkung, Bali. The vehicle was destroyed, and local authorities are coordinating with health and municipal officials to locate him and ensure the family’s safety.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:59 WIB
DPR Commission III Chairman Praises National Police Chief for Dismissing Sukoharjo Police Chief: ‘Violations Must Be Punished’
Habiburokhman, chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives, praised National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto for removing Sukoharjo Police Chief Andhika Dharma Sena after a search at an Islamic boarding school in Central Java. He said the police should investigate the incident and take action against any officers found to have broken the rules.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:58 WIB
All Victims of Deadly High-Speed Train Collision in Spain Identified
Spanish authorities have identified all 69 people killed in last week’s high-speed train collision in Urda, while 29 injured people remain in hospital. Recovery work at the site has advanced, with all carriages from the two trains removed from the tracks.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:58 WIB
Unable to Bar Nusron Wahid from Travelling Under the Criminal Procedure Code, KPK Urges Him to Prioritise Legal Proceedings
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has urged Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister Nusron Wahid to attend questioning as a witness in a bribery investigation involving building-use rights in Bogor. The commission says the Criminal Procedure Code prevents it from imposing a travel ban on a witness, and notes that Nusron has missed two previous summonses; investigators have seized Rp106.3 billion and named eight suspects in the case.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:58 WIB
UPR Researcher Develops Membrane Technology to Address Seawater Intrusion
A researcher at the University of Palangka Raya is developing vacuum membrane distillation technology to treat brackish water and river or peat-swamp water affected by seawater intrusion. Tests of the hydrophobic membrane have shown salt rejection of up to 99.9 per cent, offering a potential response to clean-water quality challenges in Central Kalimantan, particularly during the dry season.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:58 WIB
Housing Ministry accelerates priority public housing programmes
The Housing and Settlement Areas Ministry reported budget realisation of Rp8.62 trillion, or 68.79 per cent, as at 1 November 2026, and aims to lift this to 97.37 per cent by year-end. Its flagship self-help housing improvement programme has reached 332,453 of its 400,000-home target, with the ministry stressing transparent spending and coordination with local governments.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:57 WIB
Strengthening Governance, ACES Records Growth in Third-Quarter Performance
PT Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia Tbk (ACES), which operates brands including AZKO and NEKA, reported nine-month net sales of Rp6.9 trillion, up 8.3%, while attributable profit rose 25.7% to Rp604.7 billion. Alongside business expansion, the retailer improved its ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard rating and received an IICD award, while investing in new and refurbished stores.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:56 WIB
Rice inflation nearly flat as Indonesia steps up price stabilisation
Indonesia’s monthly rice inflation fell to 0.08 per cent in October from 0.80 per cent in September, while overall food inflation also eased, according to Statistics Indonesia data cited by the National Food Agency. The agency attributed the moderation to stepped-up supply and price interventions, including rice distribution through Bulog, the Cheap Food Movement and efforts to move stocks from surplus to deficit regions.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:56 WIB
A look at leaked information about the vivo X500s and vivo X500 Ultra cameras
Leaked specifications suggest that vivo’s X500 Ultra will feature a 200-megapixel rear camera alongside two 50-megapixel sensors, while the X500s is expected to have a high-refresh-rate 2K+ display. Both phones could launch in China in the first half of 2027, although the details remain unconfirmed.