Archive: 3 November 2026
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:56 WIB
Bahlil Warns Danantara Not to Yield to Singapore’s Pressure over Electricity Exports
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says Indonesia will not export electricity to Singapore in the near future because domestic demand must take priority. He has also cautioned Danantara against lobbying on the proposal, while noting that the two countries have yet to agree on a price for any electricity exports.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:55 WIB
Experts Identify Five Signs a Child Could Succeed in the Future
Research and interviews with parents of successful entrepreneurs suggest that children’s future success is shaped more by their character and upbringing than by expensive schooling. The traits highlighted are resilience, curiosity, passion, initiative and fearlessness, with examples from business founders illustrating how parental support can nurture them.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:53 WIB
Mataram Teenagers Turn to Companion Work and Online Prostitution to Buy iPhones
Mataram’s Child Protection Agency says school-age children are working as nightlife companions and becoming involved in online prostitution, reportedly to fund costly phones and beauty treatments. The agency has identified locations where minors gather and is calling for stronger monitoring, while a 13-year-old described working as a karaoke companion without her parents’ knowledge.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:52 WIB
Central Java Provincial Government Distributes 1,507 Farm Machines to Modernise Agriculture
Central Java has distributed 1,507 units of agricultural machinery to 32 regencies and cities, aiming to raise productivity and sustain the province’s role as a national food-producing region. Officials say mechanisation could improve work efficiency by 40–50 per cent and reduce harvest and post-harvest losses, while farmers report that combine harvesters dramatically speed up harvesting.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:51 WIB
Transport Ministry: Bekasi Concrete Mixer Truck Had Not Undergone Roadworthiness Tests for Six Years
Indonesia’s Transport Ministry says the concrete mixer truck involved in a fatal crash in Bekasi had not undergone its mandatory periodic roadworthiness test for six years. Authorities are investigating the cause, while Jasa Raharja says it is verifying victims, covering treatment costs and arranging compensation for the families of those killed.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:50 WIB
Accused of Involvement in Premeditated Murder, Dwi Bagus’s Legal Wife Says: ‘I Knew Nothing’
Martha Amalia Iflahah has strongly denied knowing about or helping her husband, Dwi Bagus Martono, in the alleged murder of Dini Hardiyanti and her four-year-old son. She says she was teaching at school when the killings took place and only learned after the incident that her husband had another, unregistered wife.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:50 WIB
UI Faculty of Dentistry Educates Health Cadres to Prevent and Treat Dental Infections
The University of Indonesia’s Faculty of Dentistry has trained 50 health cadres and local residents in Depok on preventing and responding to dental infections. The initiative highlights how untreated tooth decay or tartar can lead to life-threatening infections, and aims to equip community health workers to recognise warning signs and encourage early dental care.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:50 WIB
Trump Denies Plans for Further Attacks on Iran
Donald Trump denied that the United States intends to resume attacks on Iran after this week’s congressional midterm elections, while saying Washington is in no rush to renew hostilities. The denial follows US media reports that he had considered a large-scale military operation, amid a conflict that remains unresolved despite a previous memorandum of understanding.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:50 WIB
Bali Deputy Governor Urges Joint Team to Intensify Search for Two Tourists Missing at Pelaga Glamping Site
Bali Deputy Governor I Nyoman Giri Prasta has urged a joint response team to intensify its search for two people, an Indonesian and a foreign national, missing after a landslide struck the Eco Park Pelaga Glamping Retreat in Badung. The search is prioritising buried areas and downstream locations, with authorities also managing water levels to support rescue operations while protecting responders.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:50 WIB
Finance Minister Warns Rising Food Prices Could Disrupt Indonesia’s Economic Growth
Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara has warned that drought could affect food production and push up volatile food inflation, which reached 5.81% year-on-year in October 2026. Overall inflation remained within Bank Indonesia’s target range at 3.23%, but the Government will assess its implications for second-half growth as it coordinates efforts to secure food supplies.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:49 WIB
Why Has the US Blockade of Hormuz Failed to Cripple Iran?
Despite Washington’s hopes that economic pressure would force Tehran to make concessions, the blockade has not visibly weakened the Iranian regime’s grip on power. The war appears to have bolstered the regime’s confidence even as ordinary Iranians face shrinking trade, rising prices and a falling currency; a return of activity to Tehran’s streets has not restored economic security or public confidence.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:49 WIB
Indian national killed after two helicopters collide in Nepal’s Mount Everest region
An Indian tourist was killed and a New Zealander injured when two helicopters collided near Mount Everest’s base camp in Nepal; the injured passenger was rescued. The accident occurred during the peak trekking season, when helicopters commonly transport hikers and climbers in the region.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:49 WIB
Security Guard Sutiman Recounts Surviving Deadly Cement Mixer Crash in Bekasi
A campus security guard, Sutiman, says he escaped a fatal cement mixer truck crash in Bekasi by running when he saw the vehicle swerve towards the campus wall. The truck struck pedestrians and campus property; emergency services arrived within minutes, according to his account.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:49 WIB
Bantul Hospital Nurse Allegedly Sexually Harassed by Patient; Victim Reports Him to Police
A 32-year-old nurse in Bantul has reported a 57-year-old inpatient to police, alleging that he touched her breast while she was checking his blood pressure. Police say the case remains under investigation and that they will question witnesses and the patient.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:47 WIB
Transport Ministry prepares qualified ship inspectors ahead of Christmas and New Year
The Transport Ministry is revalidating 143 Marine Inspectors to strengthen ship-safety inspections ahead of the 2026/2027 Christmas and New Year travel period and the 2027 Eid holiday. Officials said inspections must go beyond administrative formalities to ensure vessels, safety equipment and crews meet seaworthiness and emergency-readiness requirements.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:47 WIB
Social Affairs Ministry Plans to Build Two Sekolah Rakyat Schools in Central Papua, Focusing on Remote Areas
The Social Affairs Ministry is prioritising underserved, frontier and outermost regions for its Sekolah Rakyat programme, which aims to widen educational access for disadvantaged families. Central Papua Governor Meki Fritz Nawipa has proposed two permanent school sites in Nabire, on provincial and regency-owned land, and the ministry has urged the local government to complete the required preparations.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:46 WIB
Jamdatun: New Asset Management Agency Should Be Under the Attorney General
Narendra Jatna, Deputy Attorney General for Civil and Administrative Affairs, says any new body managing confiscated assets should sit under the Attorney General, preferably with the Attorney General serving as its ex-officio head. He cited models in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and the United States, where asset management or confiscation functions are linked to prosecutors or justice authorities.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:44 WIB
Foreign Investors Sell Rp831.55bn of Indonesian Shares in First Session; These 10 Stocks See Heavy Selling
Foreign investors recorded net sales of Rp831.55 billion across the market in the first trading session, as the Jakarta Composite Index fell 2.62% to 4,963.06. Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Telkom Indonesia and Aneka Tambang led the foreign sell-off, while foreign investors continued to buy shares including Bank Syariah Indonesia and Bank Mandiri.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:44 WIB
BPBD: Flooding in West Aceh has completely receded
West Aceh’s disaster agency says flooding that affected villages across 10 subdistricts has completely receded. However, access to Sikundo village remains difficult, and residents have been urged to stay alert amid continued heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:44 WIB
Pesantren Raid: Komnas HAM Says 12 Female Students Are Children Entitled to Special Protection
Indonesia’s National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has urged Central Java Police to review the procedures used in a pre-dawn search at an Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo. It said 12 female students aged 10–16 were entitled to special protection, while allegations that residents were intimidated and questioned without guardians or lawyers have raised concerns about child protection, privacy and women’s dignity.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:44 WIB
NTT Expands Data Centre Business in Indonesia as Singapore Runs Short of Power and Land
NTT Global Data Centers is expanding its Indonesian footprint with Jakarta 2 Annex, a network-edge facility designed to strengthen data interconnection. The company says Singapore’s constraints on power and land are driving capacity into neighbouring markets, while Indonesia’s large population and high data traffic make it a priority destination.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:43 WIB
KEEN Speaks Out After Singapore Authorities Summon Its President Commissioner Over Forest Fires
Kencana Energi Lestari (KEEN) says its president commissioner, Albert Maknawi, attended a meeting with the Singapore government in his capacity as CEO of affiliated company Kencana Agri, not as a representative of KEEN. The renewable power company says neither it nor its subsidiaries have been summoned or asked for information in Singapore’s forest-fire investigation, and that it has identified no direct operational or material impact.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:43 WIB
Fire at Pekalongan’s Degayu Landfill Burns 1.5 Hectares
A fire at Degayu landfill in Pekalongan, Central Java, has burned an estimated 1.5 hectares and was still being fought on Monday, with no casualties reported. Authorities suspect methane gas caused the blaze, while emergency posts, a field kitchen and logistical assistance have been provided for responders and affected residents.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:43 WIB
Trump Calls This Year’s US Midterm Elections the ‘Most Important’ of His Life
Donald Trump described the 3 November midterm elections as the most important of his life, as forecasts suggested Republicans could lose control of Congress. In his final campaign speech, he focused largely on Washington landmark renovations rather than voters’ concerns over inflation and the Iran war, and warned that he would veto everything if Republicans lost.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:41 WIB
The Agentic AI Trend in Corporations: ASUS Business Presents Its Solutions
ASUS Indonesia is expanding its commercial PC offering for businesses, SMEs, government agencies and educational institutions, with ExpertBook and ExpertCenter devices including AI-enabled models. The company says firms are increasingly assessing AI integration, reliability, data security and total cost of ownership, as it positions itself as a long-term technology partner amid rising component costs.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:41 WIB
Puan Maharani stresses democracy is about more than the right to vote
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani said democracy must deliver social justice and public welfare, rather than merely guarantee citizens’ right to vote and stand for election. At the Habibie Democracy Forum 2026, she called for political and economic democracy to advance together, while warning that inequality and the concentration of economic and digital power can undermine meaningful popular sovereignty.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:41 WIB
Iran Could Target US Bases in Europe if Conflict Resumes
Iranian MP Manouchehr Mottaki said Tehran could attack US military bases in Europe if aggression against Iran resumes, arguing that Iranian missiles can reach the continent. The warning comes amid a conflict that has eased in intensity but remains unresolved, with the earlier escalation disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and driving up fuel prices worldwide.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:40 WIB
Malaysia Joins 33 Countries on Emergency Alert as Anwar Ibrahim Takes Action
Malaysia is convening government and financial-sector meetings to assess cyber, geopolitical and other security risks, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim saying the country is strengthening coordination and preparedness. The move comes as 33 countries advise residents to maintain emergency supplies, while Malaysian intelligence agencies view foreign activity in neighbouring areas as a potential threat.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:38 WIB
Jokowi to Testify in Roy Suryo Case on Thursday as East Jakarta Court Guarantees Public Hearing
Former president Joko Widodo is due to testify on Thursday in the defamation case against Roy Suryo, and the East Jakarta District Court says the hearing will be open to the public. Attendance will be limited by the courtroom’s 80-person capacity, with police planning layered security inside and around the court.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:36 WIB
National Police Headquarters Does Not Deny Reports of Senior Officers Being Questioned
Indonesia’s National Police Headquarters has not denied reports that several senior and mid-ranking officers were detained overnight and are being questioned over alleged mobilisation of crowds during a protest in Yogyakarta. Police say they are checking the information, while reiterating that lawful demonstrations will be respected and unlawful, anarchic acts will be dealt with firmly.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:35 WIB
Australian Army Chief: Joint Exercise with Indonesian Army a Valuable Experience
Australian Army Chief Lieutenant General Susan Coyle said the Keris Woomera 2026 exercise offered valuable opportunities for both countries to learn from one another and improve military interoperability. The exercise involved more than 2,200 Indonesian and Australian personnel and marked several firsts for Australia, including its first overseas live-fire HIMARS deployment and its first Australia-Indonesia cyber integration training.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:35 WIB
Indonesia and Myanmar Expand Education and Pilot Training Cooperation
Indonesia and Myanmar have agreed to deepen higher-education ties through academic exchanges, joint research and prospective scholarships, while Perkasa Flight School will train four Myanmar students as pilots in Indonesia. The agreements, announced at Indonesia Expo 2026 in Yangon, are part of broader bilateral engagement that also included energy-sector memoranda and business forums.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:35 WIB
Bahlil: Indonesia Will Not Export Electricity to Singapore if the Price Is Not Right
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says Indonesia will not proceed with planned electricity exports to Singapore unless the proposed price meets the government’s calculations and provides mutual benefit. The government will prioritise domestic electricity needs, while negotiations remain stalled despite a memorandum of understanding signed last year.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:33 WIB
PDG to Expand Use of HVO at Data Centres in Indonesia
Princeton Digital Group plans to extend the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across its Indonesian data-centre operations, following trials showing it can replace diesel in backup generators without equipment modifications or reduced reliability. Although HVO costs 10–15 per cent more than fossil diesel, the premium is manageable because backup generators run infrequently; PDG is also exploring other renewable sources, including geothermal, solar and biomass.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:33 WIB
No Need to Visit Samsat: Rokan Hilir Police Deliver Vehicle Registration Books to Residents
Rokan Hilir Police have launched a delivery service that brings processed vehicle ownership books (BPKB) directly to applicants’ addresses, saving them a return journey to the Samsat office. The initiative includes identity checks before handover and is presented as part of the police’s effort to provide more accessible, responsive public services.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:33 WIB
Gerindra MP Reveals Caucus’s Position on Supreme Court Ruling Concerning Gibran’s Certificate
Gerindra’s parliamentary caucus will discuss the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high-school equivalency certificate when Parliament’s session resumes on 10 November. The court granted an appeal brought by Subhan, ruling that the certificate was invalid and void by law; the case named the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education as the defendant.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:32 WIB
Pupuk Indonesia Plans Ammonia Hub in Batam: Here’s Why
PT Pupuk Indonesia is exploring an ammonia hub in Batam that would use gas from Natuna and Grissik, potentially including supplies released if Indonesia’s gas contract with Singapore ends in 2028. The project is intended to add value to domestic gas, develop ammonia production and bunkering infrastructure for lower-carbon shipping, and position Batam as an industrial and trading centre; BP Batam has pledged support with permits and land allocation.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:32 WIB
West Java Provincial Government Allocates Rp273 Billion for Roads and Bridges in Tasikmalaya
West Java has allocated about Rp273 billion for road and bridge improvements in Tasikmalaya City and Regency over 2025–2026. The projects include road widening and reconstruction, routine maintenance and bridge works, with major allocations including Rp52 billion for the Pamoyanan–Suryalaya–Warudoyong road and Rp16 billion to replace the Citoe Bridge.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:31 WIB
MUI Deputy Chairman Says Hajj Service Personnel Must Be Muslim
MUI Deputy Chairman KH M Cholil Nafis says personnel directly involved in conducting or guiding Hajj rites should be Muslim, while non-Muslims may assist with technical fieldwork. His comments respond to Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak’s proposal to involve people of different faiths in supporting pilgrims, a proposal he framed as an expression of tolerance and mutual cooperation.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:30 WIB
Indonesian Industrial Stocks Post Mixed Results: Who Profited and Who Took a Hit?
Financial results for 20 Indonesian industrial companies through September 2026 were mixed: 16 increased revenue, but only 10 reported higher net profit, while three swung to losses. Bakrie & Brothers posted the strongest revenue growth yet fell into the red as finance costs surged, whereas Asahimas Flat Glass recorded the biggest profit increase and Voksel Electric returned to profitability.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:30 WIB
Indonesian police name suspects after 58 citizens were lured to Russia as mercenaries
Indonesian police have named 13 suspects, including two Russian nationals and a Ukrainian, in an alleged trafficking scheme that recruited 58 Indonesians for work in Russia. Victims were promised lucrative jobs and benefits but were allegedly pressured to sign mercenary contracts, with some receiving far less than promised or no payment.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:29 WIB
Sleep Habits Affect Blood Pressure
Experts say maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night can support the body’s natural blood-pressure rhythms. They also stress that healthy eating, regular exercise and periodic blood-pressure checks are important measures for preventing hypertension.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:28 WIB
What Is Indonesia’s International Financial Centre (IIFC)?
Law No. 6/2026 establishes Indonesia’s International Financial Centre, a jurisdiction with financial and administrative autonomy and a special legal regime intended to attract investment and strengthen the country’s economic competitiveness. The law sets out eligible business activities, extensive tax and customs incentives, and special arrangements for governance, dispute resolution, immigration and employment.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:27 WIB
Transport Ministry Tightens Freight Vehicle Monitoring Ahead of 2027 Zero-ODOL Target
Indonesia’s Transport Ministry says it is intensifying freight vehicle inspections ahead of its 2027 target to eliminate over-dimension and overloading (ODOL). Data from January to 30 October 2026 show that 26.34% of vehicles inspected at weighing stations breached regulations, most commonly through document violations and excess load capacity.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:27 WIB
KKP Enlists Industry in Developing Vocational Fisheries Curriculum
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) wants industry players to help design vocational curricula so graduates’ skills match employers’ needs. The partnership will also provide students with workplace experience and industry-led teaching, while equipping them for emerging roles shaped by automation, AI and sustainability requirements.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:27 WIB
Jakarta Investment Reaches Rp249.3 Trillion as Pramono Vows to Boost the City’s Global Competitiveness
Jakarta recorded Indonesia’s highest investment realisation in January–September 2026, at Rp249.3 trillion, or about 16.2% of the national total. Governor Pramono Anung says the provincial government will deepen collaboration with investors and improve investment services to create jobs and strengthen the capital’s position among the world’s leading cities by 2045.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:26 WIB
KPK Responds to Reports Nusron Wahid May Travel Abroad Again, Says He Cannot Be Barred
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has urged Agrarian Affairs Minister Nusron Wahid to prioritise an ongoing bribery investigation after reports that he plans to travel to Japan. The commission says it cannot prevent him from leaving the country while he remains a witness rather than a suspect; his testimony is being sought after he missed two summonses.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:25 WIB
Oil Prices Rebound after Reports of US Attack on Iran, Brent Tops US$105
Oil prices rose in early Asian trading after reports that the United States had attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island, reviving concerns that escalating Middle East tensions could disrupt supplies. Brent crude gained 0.5 per cent to US$105.25 a barrel, while diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran continued without a breakthrough and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained sharply reduced.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:25 WIB
Inflationary Pressures Raise Concerns as Economists Forecast BI Rate Rise This Month
Economists at BCA and Permata Bank warn that persistent inflation risks, rupiah depreciation and external market pressures could prompt Bank Indonesia to tighten monetary policy. Permata expects a 25-basis-point increase in November, taking the BI Rate to 6.00%, while October headline inflation eased slightly to 3.23% year on year.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 12:24 WIB
Dwi Bagus Told His Legal Wife About His Unregistered Marriage 20 Days After Killing Dini and Her Child
Martha Amalia Iflahah says she knew nothing about her husband Dwi Bagus Martono’s unregistered marriage to Dini until he confessed on 10 October, 20 days after Dini and her four-year-old child were killed. She denies any involvement in the murders, saying Bagus told her the victims had gone missing; he has been arrested over their deaths.