Archive: 3 November 2026
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:52 WIB
OJK Revokes Operating Licence of BPR Agritrans Batumarta in South Sumatra’s Ogan Komering Ulu
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has revoked the licence of BPR Agritrans Batumarta after the rural bank failed to resolve capital problems despite a period under corrective supervision. The Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) will handle the bank’s liquidation and deposit guarantees, with OJK urging customers to remain calm.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:51 WIB
Learning Mandarin opens study and career opportunities for young Indonesians
A Jakarta education and careers fair brought together 21 Chinese universities and around 3,000 Indonesian students and families, reflecting growing interest in studying in China. As Mandarin learning and HSK participation expand, language skills are increasingly linked to educational pathways and career prospects amid deepening Indonesia-China cooperation.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:50 WIB
Two Helicopters Wrecked After Collision on Mount Everest
Two helicopters collided as they prepared to land near Mount Everest’s base camp in Nepal, killing an Indian national and injuring a New Zealand national. The incident occurred during the country’s peak climbing season, when helicopters are widely used to transport climbers and other passengers in the region.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:50 WIB
Tens of Tonnes of Fish Die at Saguling Reservoir; West Bandung Fisheries Agency Urges Farmers to Prepare Mitigation Measures
A mass fish kill at Saguling Reservoir in West Bandung Regency left 22.12 tonnes of farmed fish dead between 31 October and 2 November, causing substantial losses for floating-net cage farmers. The local fisheries agency attributed the deaths to extreme weather and upwelling, and urged farmers to rescue surviving fish, promptly remove and safely dispose of carcasses, and make limited use of fish that remain fit for consumption.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:49 WIB
West Jakarta City Administration prioritises securing three Jakarta-owned land assets acquired by others
West Jakarta is prioritising the recovery or protection of three of 13 Jakarta provincial government land assets allegedly taken over by other parties, with a target to resolve them by December. The city has identified 20 sites under others’ control, seven of which were secured in 2026, while the remaining cases are being assessed, including some that are subject to court proceedings.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:47 WIB
Trade Ministry, TFO Join Forces to Boost Indonesian SMEs’ Access to Canadian Market
Indonesia’s Trade Ministry is partnering with Canada’s Trade Facilitation Office through the TRISEG project to help small and medium-sized businesses enter the Canadian market. The initiative will build SME capacity, including adapting products to meet Canadian market requirements.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:46 WIB
Apple to End Production of Non-Touchscreen MacBook Pro Models Next Year
Apple is reportedly planning to phase out non-touchscreen MacBook Pro models as it moves its premium laptop range fully to touchscreens, with a second-generation touchscreen model expected in 2027. The transition may also bring a more affordable 14-inch model, while ending development of non-touchscreen versions amid the cost and operational burden of supporting two display variants.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:46 WIB
Pertagas secures gas supply through EMP Bentu–PGN contract until 2031
Pertagas has signed a five-year gas sales agreement with EMP Bentu Limited and PGN, securing supplies of 2–3 billion British thermal units per day through 31 December 2031. The gas is intended to serve Pertagas and PGN customers, including oil production operations in Siak, Riau, while supporting national energy security and decarbonisation goals.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:46 WIB
Mamdani Mocks Trump Administration’s Claims to New York’s Achievements with Satirical Meme
US Vice-President JD Vance posted a graphic crediting the Trump administration with improvements in New York, including lower crime, tax cuts and investment. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded with a viral meme, amid renewed attention to the uneasy political relationship between the two administrations and the city’s own policy agenda.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:44 WIB
House Commission III Respects Legal Process in Alleged Presidential Wiretapping Case
House Commission III chairman Habiburokhman says authorities should be allowed to investigate allegations that police officers illegally tapped President Prabowo Subianto. Three police personnel have been named suspects over alleged unlawful interception, electronic data deletion and illegal access, and face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:43 WIB
Yusril Seeks the Mastermind Behind the Alleged Bugging of the President
Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra says investigators must establish who commissioned the alleged surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto and for what purpose. He urged the public to let police pursue evidence, adding that the inquiry could identify people beyond those already named as suspects and detained.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:43 WIB
Police Inspector General: Illegal Wiretapping Was the Work of Individuals, Not Policy
Indonesia’s National Police inspector general says three officers accused of illegal wiretapping acted on their own, not under institutional policy. The officers allegedly intercepted phone numbers without legal authorisation, deleted the recordings to cover their tracks and are being held as they face criminal and ethics proceedings.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:40 WIB
Japan Eyes Restoration of TNKS Buffer Forest in Jambi as Three Researchers Visit Site
Three Japanese representatives have begun field research in Durian Rambun, Merangin, to assess opportunities for forest restoration near Kerinci Seblat National Park. The proposed cooperation remains exploratory, with no investment amount, restoration area or formal agreement announced; the village forest is also an important habitat buffer and is managed with community involvement.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:40 WIB
Iran Hangs Two Men Accused of Involvement in Killing Four Police Officers During Protests
Iran has executed Amirhossein Maleki and Amirhossein Ebrahimi after the Supreme Court upheld their death sentences over the killing of four police officers during demonstrations in Isfahan. The executions come amid a broader rise in executions in Iran and unresolved disputes over the death toll from the protests.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:39 WIB
TASPEN Considers Selectively Increasing Its Equity Investments
State pension fund TASPEN is considering increasing its allocation to equities, but says any move will depend on market conditions, listed companies’ fundamentals and governance, and a careful assessment of returns against risk. Its current allocation to shares and mutual funds is around 10%, with decisions also constrained by investment rules and the need to match assets to its liabilities to participants.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:38 WIB
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Urges Regional Leaders to Strengthen Development Vision and Public Service Quality
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto called on regional leaders to align local development with national priorities and translate their vision into concrete, sustainable programmes. He also stressed long-term planning, data-led policymaking, support for local economic ecosystems and improved delivery of basic public services.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:37 WIB
Yusril: Illegal Wiretapping Case Shows No Signs of Treason
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said the case against three police officers accused of illegal wiretapping involves alleged violations of criminal and electronic information laws, not offences related to treason. The officers are suspected of unlawfully intercepting the telephone numbers of the President and other public figures, as well as deleting electronic data and committing illegal access; investigators have not publicly disclosed the substance of the intercepted material.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:36 WIB
BI Governor: Managing the Rupiah Is an Art of Choosing Policy Instruments
Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti says the central bank calibrates interventions and other policy tools to market conditions to keep the rupiah stable while supporting economic growth. The rupiah weakened to Rp18,145 per US dollar on 2 November amid geopolitical tensions and tighter US monetary policy, while foreign portfolio flows and Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves remained supportive.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:36 WIB
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Urges Regional Leaders to Strengthen Development Vision and Public Services
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto has urged regional leaders to align their development visions with national priorities and translate them into concrete, data-led programmes. He also stressed that local governments must foster economic growth and deliver basic services that people can directly experience.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:36 WIB
LSP Suspected of Tapping Ministers and Media Since 2025, Besides the President
A police investigation alleges that three suspects, including police officer LSP, illegally tapped the phones of the President, ministers and other officials, political figures, media organisations and businesspeople between 2025 and 2026. The suspects are accused of conducting surveillance without the required legal authorisation and of deleting logs; they face multiple charges carrying prison sentences of up to 10 years.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:35 WIB
Profile: Inspector-General Eko Hadi, Named a Suspect in Prabowo Tapping Case
Indonesia’s National Police have named three officers, including Inspector-General Eko Hadi Santoso, as suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping operation involving President Prabowo Subianto’s phone number. Investigators say the tapping took place in 2025–2026 without verification or a law-enforcement basis, and that the suspects deleted the recordings in October 2026.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:35 WIB
Could the Case Against Listyo Sigit and Others Involve Treason? Yusril Responds
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra says the allegations against police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two other senior officers concern unlawful interception and access, not treason. Investigators say they have gathered preliminary evidence, while the purpose and targets of the alleged surveillance remain under investigation; the suspects face charges carrying prison terms of up to 10 years.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:35 WIB
BNI Timika Strengthens Financial Literacy from an Early Age at Sekolah Rakyat
BNI’s Timika branch has delivered financial-literacy education and savings support to 85 students at Sekolah Rakyat Terintegrasi 76 Mimika, covering saving, money management and the risks of online gambling and lending. The initiative forms part of BNI’s CSR and its BNI Sahabat Sekolah Rakyat programme, with local officials and the school calling for sustained collaboration and further education, including early entrepreneurship.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:35 WIB
The Career of Inspector General Ahrie Sonta, Listyo Sigit’s Trusted Aide Who Becomes a Suspect in Prabowo Wiretapping Case
Police have named Inspector General Ahrie Sonta Nasution, former aide to President Prabowo Subianto and private secretary to former National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, as a suspect in an alleged illegal wiretapping case. Investigators allege that three suspects ordered surveillance of prominent figures between 2025 and 2026 and later sought to destroy records; all three have reportedly been detained.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:33 WIB
Leaked specifications for OPPO Reno17 and Reno17 Pro emerge ahead of launch
A leak has revealed purported specifications for OPPO’s Reno17 and Reno17 Pro, including their processors, screen sizes and memory options, while the camera set-up remains unclear. OPPO has confirmed the series will launch in China in November 2026, but has not yet verified the leaked details or announced prices.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:33 WIB
High-interest deposits rise as LPS monitors competition among banks
Deposits earning interest above the Deposit Insurance Rate rose to Rp3,791.34 trillion in September 2026, accounting for 36.06% of bank deposits, with much of the increase coming from private corporate and state-owned enterprise customers. The LPS is monitoring the effect on individual banks and has kept its guarantee rate unchanged through January 2027, while noting that bank intermediation remains positive and more than 90% of accounts are still fully guaranteed.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:32 WIB
Police Spokesperson Says Every Officer Has a Public Relations Role
National Police Public Relations Division chief Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir said every police officer is responsible for protecting and building the force’s image and reputation. The instruction, attributed to National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto, was conveyed at a ceremony marking the division’s 75th anniversary in Jakarta.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:30 WIB
Inflation surges as neighbouring Australia raises interest rates to highest level since 2008
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.85%, its fifth increase this year and the highest rate since November 2008. The move reflects persistent inflation, which the central bank expects to remain elevated for much of 2027, even as economic growth slows and household finances face mounting pressure.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:29 WIB
East Kutai Seeks to Maximise Investment in Industry and Energy
East Kutai Regency is seeking to attract investment in processing industries and energy at the Maloy Special Economic Zone, including proposed coal gasification and lithium battery projects. The regency says it will review land-lease rules and assess infrastructure and management readiness to turn investor interest into projects, jobs and greater local economic value.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:29 WIB
Former National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo Accused of Tapping President Prabowo; Ferdinand Hutahaean Calls It the Start of a Coup Plot
Lawyer and political commentator Ferdinand Hutahaean has described alleged illegal tapping of President Prabowo Subianto as the beginning of a plot against the president and government. The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency says three people, including former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, have been named suspects and is being urged to investigate whether others used or received the intercepted information.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:29 WIB
Indonesia plans to boost rupiah conversion of export earnings
Indonesia is considering revisions to its natural-resource export proceeds rules to encourage exporters to convert a larger share of their US dollar earnings into rupiah, as part of efforts to strengthen domestic financial markets. The current rules require exporters to hold earnings in designated accounts and cap rupiah conversion at 50 per cent; the government says it will review exporters’ proposals before deciding on changes.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:28 WIB
Indonesia Open to Hosting World Skateboarding Championships
Indonesia has expressed interest in hosting the World Skateboarding Championships in Bali, with NOC Indonesia chairman Raja Sapta Oktohari inviting World Skate president Sabatino Aracu to assess the venue’s readiness. Bali’s tourism appeal, cultural attractions and growing skateboarding scene are seen as strengths, while Aracu responded positively to the possibility of staging a World Skate event there.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:27 WIB
Deputy Social Affairs Minister Praises Sidrap Regent for Providing Land for Homes for People’s School Pupils’ Parents
Sidrap Regency has offered several plots of local-government land to build homes for parents of pupils at its Integrated People’s School, 200 of whom reportedly do not own a home. Deputy Social Affairs Minister Agus Jabo Priyono welcomed the proposal, saying it supports the programme’s broader poverty-reduction goals, while stressing that authorities must first establish which families are willing to live at the proposed sites.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:27 WIB
Eight Corporate Gift Suppliers Offer a Range of Products for Businesses
Eight suppliers offer corporate gifts ranging from premium and personalised products to hampers, local SME goods, upcycled merchandise and promotional items. The variety enables businesses to tailor gifts to recipients and occasions, while also meeting interests such as sustainability and support for local products.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:26 WIB
Prabowo Already Knew He Was Being Tapped, Yusril Reveals Who Reported It
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said President Prabowo Subianto had been informed by the National Police chief about an alleged illegal wiretapping operation. Yusril referred questions about the suspected location to investigators; the article also reports that three people have been detained, though the names and roles given in the report appear inconsistent.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:25 WIB
South Sumatra Investment Acceleration Task Force Offers Four Downstreaming Projects
South Sumatra’s investment task force has presented four downstreaming projects in coconut processing, catfish, beef cattle and vannamei shrimp, with combined investment needs of US$76 million. The projects aim to increase local value added and offer estimated returns on investment of 17.7–42 per cent, as provincial investment realisation has already exceeded its 2026 target by the third quarter.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:25 WIB
Bulog Ensures Quality of 4.6 Million Tonnes of Government Rice Reserves
Bulog says the quality of its 4.6 million tonnes of government rice reserves is being maintained across its nationwide warehouse network, with storage capacity standing at 6.7 million tonnes. The reserves and remaining warehouse space are intended to support harvest absorption, supply and price stabilisation, food assistance and emergency needs, including demand during the 2026 Christmas and 2027 New Year period.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:24 WIB
Tito Karnavian Inspects Flood-Damaged Embankments in Pidie Jaya
Home Affairs Minister and post-disaster recovery task force chief Tito Karnavian inspected river embankments and damaged farmland in Pidie Jaya after further flooding. He said repeated floods are hindering reconstruction and called for embankment construction and river dredging, noting that 137 rivers across Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra have suffered sediment build-up.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:24 WIB
South Sumatra launches Sriwijaya Invest to attract investors
South Sumatra has launched Sriwijaya Invest, a digital platform showcasing investment opportunities and projects ready for investors. The provincial task force is also seeking support from the Investment and Downstreaming Ministry/BKPM to promote projects abroad, while four downstreaming proposals worth a combined US$76 million are being offered to boost local value creation.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:24 WIB
Investors Need to Distinguish Between Cheap and Discounted Stocks
Investor Arif Wongso says a low share valuation alone does not make a stock an attractive investment: investors must establish whether the company’s underlying business and prospects justify its price. He recommends screening with price-to-cash-flow and debt-to-equity ratios, then examining financial statements, sector conditions and the business itself before deciding whether a stock is genuinely discounted.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:23 WIB
General Listyo Sigit and Others Named Suspects in Alleged Wiretapping of President Prabowo
Three people, including General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, have been named suspects in an alleged illegal surveillance and electronic-data deletion case. Investigators say the suspected targets included President Prabowo and a range of public figures; the suspects face potential prison terms of up to 10 years under the charges announced by police.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:22 WIB
Indonesia plans to increase rupiah conversion of export earnings
The government is considering changes to rules governing natural-resource export proceeds to encourage exporters to convert more US dollars into rupiah, as part of efforts to strengthen domestic financial markets. Current rules require proceeds to be held in designated accounts and limit rupiah conversion to 50 per cent, while officials say exporter proposals are still under review.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:21 WIB
Former Indonesian police chief among three arrested over alleged illegal wiretapping of Prabowo
Indonesian police have arrested three suspects, including former National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, over alleged unauthorised interception of President Prabowo Subianto’s and other public figures’ communications between 2025 and 2026. Investigators say the suspects also ordered the deletion of interception files, and face charges carrying prison terms of up to 10 years; the motive remains under investigation.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:21 WIB
Bali Police and Bank Indonesia destroy 3,731 counterfeit banknotes worth Rp341.5 million
Bali Police and Bank Indonesia destroyed 3,731 counterfeit rupiah banknotes with a face value of Rp341.575 million, including 3,121 notes in the Rp100,000 denomination. The operation, conducted with several government and financial institutions, was presented as part of efforts to curb counterfeiting, encourage public vigilance and protect confidence in the rupiah.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:21 WIB
Yusril Says President Prabowo Was Informed of Alleged Wiretapping by National Police Chief
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra says President Prabowo Subianto was informed by National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto about alleged wiretapping targeting the president. Yusril describes the matter as a serious national security issue, and says Prabowo ordered an objective investigation and firm legal action in accordance with the law.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:21 WIB
YPMAK Develops Catfish Farming in the Mountainous Region of Mimika
YPMAK has introduced catfish farming in Tsinga, in the highlands of Mimika, after feasibility studies found the fish could thrive in the cold conditions. The initiative aims to improve household access to protein and help address stunting, while also supporting the local economy; YPMAK is studying coffee cultivation as a further economic programme.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:20 WIB
Mine Recovery Under Way as Freeport Targets 820 Million Pounds of Copper in 2026
PT Freeport Indonesia expects to produce 820 million pounds of copper and about 700,000 ounces of gold by the end of 2026 as operations at its Grasberg Block Cave mine recover from a September 2025 mudslide. The company says output is tracking its forecast, with the mine expected to approach full capacity by the end of 2027 and return to 100% production in 2028.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:19 WIB
MP Backs Gerindra’s Dismissal of Three Members Involved in Drug Cases
Gerindra MP Bimantoro Wiyono has backed the party’s decision to dismiss three East Java regional lawmakers implicated in drug-related cases. He said the move reinforced the party’s commitment to integrity and showed that elected representatives would not be shielded from accountability; the dismissals await completion of administrative procedures in the respective regional councils.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:19 WIB
Indonesia Continues to Press Developed Countries to Honour Climate Finance Commitments
Indonesia will continue urging developed countries to deliver the climate finance pledged under the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), including at the upcoming COP31. The commitment is to provide developing countries with up to US$300 billion a year through 2035 to address climate change.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 21:19 WIB
Profile: Listyo Sigit, Former National Police Chief Named Suspect in Prabowo Wiretapping Case
Former National Police Chief and current Presidential Chief of Staff Listyo Sigit Prabowo has been named a suspect, alongside two senior officers, over alleged illegal wiretapping, electronic-data deletion and unauthorised access involving President Prabowo Subianto and other figures. Police say the investigation followed a scientific-investigation approach; Sigit has not publicly commented. The article also traces his rise through the police, his appointment as National Police chief in 2021 and his subsequent move to the Presidential Staff Office.