Archive: 3 November 2026
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:56 WIB
Two Tactical Vehicles Leave Brimob Headquarters After General Listyo Sigit Named a Suspect
Two tactical vehicles left the Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob) headquarters in Depok on Tuesday evening, after police announced three suspects in an alleged illegal-access operation targeting President Prabowo Subianto and other officials. The vehicles were seen travelling towards Jalan Raya Bogor without escorts or sirens; the report did not establish who was inside.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:56 WIB
Police Criminal Investigation Chief: Senior Officers Allegedly Tapped President Prabowo’s Phone from 2025
Indonesia’s National Police have named three people, believed to be senior police officers, as suspects in illegal phone-tapping and communications-access cases involving President Prabowo and other public figures. The alleged activity took place from 2025 to 2026; the suspects are in custody and face charges carrying a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:55 WIB
West Jakarta plans retention ponds in Rawa Buaya and Kembangan to reduce flood risk
West Jakarta is proposing two retention ponds in flood-prone Rawa Buaya and Kembangan to reduce flooding and waterlogging ahead of the rainy season. The proposed 13-hectare reservoir in North Kembangan could also provide raw water, but its flood-mitigation impact remains subject to technical assessment and coordination with provincial authorities.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:55 WIB
Police: Listyo Sigit Prabowo and Others Held at National Police Headquarters Detention Centre
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency says three people, including former police chief and current Presidential Chief of Staff Listyo Sigit Prabowo, have been named suspects and detained over alleged unlawful wiretapping, deletion of electronic data and illegal access. Investigators say the alleged surveillance was conducted in 2025–2026 using telephone numbers entered into the interception system without verification or a lawful-investigation basis; the suspects’ individual roles have not yet been disclosed.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:54 WIB
Denpasar Narcotics Police Warn of New Smuggling Tactics, Including Cocaine Hidden in Wigs
Denpasar’s National Narcotics Agency chief has warned that smugglers could adopt methods such as concealing cocaine in wigs, after a viral video showed a seizure in Colombia. Although no such cases have been officially reported in Bali, the agency says airport authorities should strengthen vigilance and is using international footage to train officers.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:54 WIB
Yusril Says LSP, Suspect in Prabowo Wiretapping Case, Is an Active Police General
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said that the initials LSP, used for a suspect in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto and others, refer to an active police general. He said investigators are pursuing wiretapping and interception charges, not treason; two other suspects have also been detained and face several charges carrying prison terms of up to 10 years.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:54 WIB
Full Timeline of Illegal Wiretapping Case Targeting President Prabowo
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency has outlined an alleged illegal surveillance operation from 2025 to 2026, which reportedly targeted President Prabowo Subianto as well as other public figures. Three people have been named as suspects and face charges under the Criminal Code and Electronic Information and Transactions Law, while one other person is being questioned as a witness.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:54 WIB
Police Criminal Investigation Chief Reveals Targets of Illegal Wiretapping, from the President and State Officials to Businesspeople
Indonesia’s National Police Criminal Investigation Agency chief says three people have been named suspects over alleged unlawful wiretapping and the deletion of electronic data. The alleged targets reportedly included the President, state officials, political figures, media organisations, civil society groups and businesspeople; the suspects face charges carrying prison terms of up to 10 years.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:52 WIB
Generals Listyo Sigit, Ahrie Sonta and Eko Hadi Named Suspects in Alleged Prabowo Phone-Tapping Case
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency says three serving police generals have been named suspects over alleged illegal surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto, while another senior officer remains a witness. Investigators say phone numbers, including Prabowo’s, were added to police tapping equipment without verification or a law-enforcement basis; the suspects allegedly deleted recordings in October 2026.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:52 WIB
Criminal Investigation Chief Details LSP’s Alleged Wiretapping of Prabowo and Media Outlets
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency chief says three people, including LSP, have been named suspects over alleged unauthorised wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto and other parties in 2025–26. Investigators allege the surveillance was not linked to law enforcement and that evidence was later deleted; the suspects face charges carrying potential prison terms of up to 10 years.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:51 WIB
Cirebon Food and Fisheries Agency Steps Up Fish Bazaars to Reduce Stunting Risk
Cirebon Regency’s Food Security and Fisheries Agency is holding regular affordable fish bazaars and promoting fish consumption to improve access to animal protein and help prevent stunting. Fish consumption in the regency stands at 40 kilograms per person annually, below the agency’s cited ideal of about 100 grams per person per day; the bazaars also provide a sales channel for local small businesses.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:50 WIB
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Urges Regional Leaders to Align Development Visions
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto has urged regional leaders to align their development priorities with the national agenda and turn their visions into practical, data-informed policies. He said local governments must foster economic growth, prepare for long-term challenges and ensure residents can feel the impact through quality basic public services.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:50 WIB
State-Owned Mining Company Explores ‘Rare Treasure’ Across 7,300 Hectares
PT Perusahaan Mineral Nusantara (Perminas) has begun exploring rare earth element potential across two blocks in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, under exploration permits issued in July 2026. Drilling is under way across 200 hectares, with 72 of 200 planned drill holes completed to refine geological data and reassess the area’s resources and reserves.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:49 WIB
Indonesian police name three officers as suspects in wiretapping case
Indonesia’s police have named three officers, identified as LSP, ASN and EH, as suspects in a wiretapping case and detained them at police headquarters in Jakarta. The announcement follows online reports alleging that senior officers were being investigated over the illegal tapping of President Prabowo Subianto; police cited witness questioning and seized evidence as the basis for naming the suspects.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:49 WIB
Police Pledge Accountable and Transparent Probe into Alleged Tapping of President Prabowo
Indonesia’s National Police say they will investigate allegations of illegal interception and electronic-data deletion involving President Prabowo Subianto in a professional, objective and transparent manner. Three people have reportedly been named suspects, with investigators alleging that several telephone numbers, including the President’s, were placed on the police interception system without verification or a lawful investigation basis.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:48 WIB
Cirebon Regency to Prioritise Irrigation Channel Upgrades in 2027
Cirebon Regency plans to normalise 13 kilometres of secondary irrigation channels and rehabilitate a further 1.2 kilometres in 2027 to improve water distribution to farmland. The work, alongside river normalisation and planned retaining walls, is intended to support agricultural output, potentially enable two harvests a year and reduce flood risks.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:48 WIB
Expert: Education and Family Resilience Can Prevent Youth Radicalisation
Education expert Ki Darmaningtyas says stronger family resilience and continuous public education are essential to counter intolerance, radicalism and vigilantism among young people. He argues that fragile family relationships and unregulated digital-media use can increase young people’s vulnerability, and calls for sustained dialogue alongside parents’ direct involvement in children’s upbringing.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:47 WIB
Listyo Sigit and Others Named Suspects in Prabowo Wiretapping Case; House Commission III Respects Legal Process
House of Representatives Commission III chairman Habiburokhman said he respects the legal process after three senior police officers were named suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto. He called for the investigation to proceed professionally, objectively and transparently; police say the case also involves the deletion of electronic data and illegal access.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:44 WIB
ITN Malang Drafts Morotai Detailed Spatial Plan to Support Investment on Indonesia’s Outer Island
ITN Malang has been commissioned by the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency to prepare detailed spatial plans for two districts on Morotai Island, helping integrate local areas with investment networks and the OSS licensing system. The planning process reflects local opposition to large-scale iron-sand mining and prioritises coastal tourism, fisheries, plantations and forest products while protecting sensitive ecosystems and agricultural land.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:44 WIB
Exotic Cattle Farming Becomes a New Favourite Among NTB Farmers
Exotic cattle breeds are gaining popularity in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) as farmers respond to strong market demand and the prospect of higher returns than from local Bali cattle. The provincial livestock agency says the breeds can gain weight faster, potentially generating about Rp2 million in additional profit per animal during a fattening cycle, but farmer support, breeding and husbandry practices need further development.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:44 WIB
Indonesian authorities urge tourists to heed volcano safety warnings
Indonesia’s geological agency says volcanic areas can remain open to visitors provided tourists and residents follow safety advisories and stay outside restricted zones. The warning follows deadly eruptions at Mount Dukono in 2026 and Mount Marapi in 2023, which killed a total of 26 hikers.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:44 WIB
Sabu Raijua Council Member Denies Threatening Residents and Protecting Cockfighting
Sabu Raijua regional council member Weldi Dogenes Ga Loni has denied threatening residents with a machete or protecting an illegal cockfighting gambling operation, saying he went to the site to break it up after his name appeared in social media posts. He has reported several social media accounts for alleged defamation, while police have registered a complaint against a Facebook account over a post accusing him of threatening residents after losing a bet.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:44 WIB
Three Suspects in Prabowo Wiretapping Case: Listyo Sigit, Eko Hadi and Ahrie Sonta
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency says three people have been named as suspects in alleged unlawful wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto’s telephone number and those of other public figures. Investigators allege the interceptions were ordered in 2025–26 without a law-enforcement basis, with electronic logs later erased; one other person is being questioned as a witness.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:43 WIB
Listyo Sigit, Ahrie Sonta and Eko Hadi Detained as Suspects in Alleged Prabowo Phone-Tapping Case
Police say three people have been named as suspects and detained at the National Police headquarters’ detention centre in connection with alleged phone-tapping of President Prabowo Subianto. National Criminal Investigation Agency chief Asep Safrudin said the investigation is at an early stage and declined to provide details, promising further disclosures later.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:43 WIB
Listyo Sigit Named Suspect in Alleged Tapping of President Prabowo
Police have named three people, including presidential chief of staff Listyo Sigit Prabowo, as suspects in an alleged illegal surveillance and electronic-data deletion case. Investigators say President Prabowo was among those targeted, alongside political figures, journalists and businesspeople, and allege the surveillance was conducted in 2025–2026 without a law-enforcement basis.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:43 WIB
Meeting Public Demand for Investment, Vantage Markets Opens in Indonesia
Vantage Markets has opened a Jakarta office through its local entity, PT Vantage Markets Futures, and says it will invest in local staffing, customer support and investor education. The company says its Indonesian operations hold relevant approvals and is launching gold trading via MT5 and its web platform, while emphasising that trading involves risk and must comply with local regulations.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:42 WIB
Downstream Processing Opens Growth Opportunities for Pulp and Paper Industry, Says Industry Minister
Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji says higher-value downstream products, including packaging, tissue and rayon fibre, could drive further growth and competitiveness in Indonesia’s pulp and paper sector. The industry recorded an export surplus from 2021 to 2025, with exports worth about US$8.2 billion in 2025, while the government and industry association are calling for stronger supply chains, circular practices and policy certainty.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:42 WIB
Police Criminal Investigation Agency Uncovers Alleged Wiretapping of President Prabowo; 11 Phones and Four Flash Drives Seized
Indonesia’s National Police Criminal Investigation Agency has seized 11 mobile phones, an iPad and four flash drives in an investigation into alleged illegal wiretapping, electronic-data deletion and unauthorised access. Investigators are examining claims that phone numbers, including President Prabowo Subianto’s, were entered into a police system for interception without official verification.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:41 WIB
Indonesia to Start Construction of Mecca Hajj Village in December
Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani said construction of Indonesia’s Hajj Village in Mecca is targeted to begin in December, following a briefing to President Prabowo Subianto. The project will be developed in phases on land acquired in the Thakher Makkah district and will build on Danantara’s takeover of a 1,461-room hotel, aiming to strengthen Hajj and Umrah services for Indonesian pilgrims.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:41 WIB
Polri: Public Trust Begins with Clean Police
Indonesia’s National Police say public trust depends on a clean institution, as they describe an internal clean-up effort. The statement comes after police named three people as suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto and other public figures, journalists and businesspeople.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:40 WIB
Director Sets Aside Desire to Outdo ‘Godzilla Minus One’
Takashi Yamazaki says he deliberately avoided measuring the sequel against the award-winning ‘Godzilla Minus One’, instead concentrating on making an entertaining film with a meaningful message. ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ is Japan’s first feature produced specifically in the Filmed for IMAX format, with an expanded visual-effects team and a planned Indonesian cinema release on 4 November.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:40 WIB
BNPB Urges Local Governments to Revive Gotong Royong Culture Ahead of Rainy Season
Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is urging local governments and communities to revive gotong royong, or mutual cooperation, to reduce the risks of hydrometeorological disasters as the rainy season begins. The agency has outlined practical measures to prevent flooding, prepare for high winds and landslides, and urged residents to follow official weather updates and emergency guidance.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:40 WIB
Disney Considers Thousands of Job Cuts as Cost-Saving Drive Intensifies
Disney is reportedly considering laying off thousands of employees and has asked some managers to identify annual cost savings of 20%, as chief executive Josh D’Amaro confronts pressure across its businesses. The company has not confirmed the plans or specified how many roles could be affected; it has undertaken several rounds of cuts in recent years while redirecting savings towards key areas including film, technology and theme parks.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:39 WIB
Police: Alleged Bugging of President Prabowo Was the Work of Individuals, Not the Institution
Indonesia’s National Police say the alleged illegal interception of President Prabowo Subianto and related electronic-data and illegal-access offences were actions by individuals, not institutional policy. Three people have been named as suspects, while Bareskrim and the police’s professional affairs division investigate under oversight from the Inspectorate General.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:38 WIB
Three Suspects in Prabowo Tapping Case Face Up to 10 Years in Prison
Three people have been named suspects in an alleged illegal tapping and unauthorised-access case involving Prabowo, and could face prison sentences of up to 10 years under the charges cited by the police. The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency says the suspects were identified after a series of inquiries into alleged unlawful interception, deletion of electronic data and illegal access.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:37 WIB
Timeline of Alleged Wiretapping of Prabowo by Three Suspects
Indonesia’s National Police say three suspects ordered the unlawful interception of President Prabowo Subianto and other public figures between 2025 and 2026, without verification or a lawful basis. Investigators say the suspects also ordered the deletion of interception data in October 2026; three people have been named as suspects following witness and expert examinations.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:34 WIB
Listyo Sigit and Others Face Wiretapping Charges Carrying a Maximum 10-Year Prison Term
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency has named National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two other senior officers as suspects in an alleged wiretapping and illegal-access case involving President Prabowo Subianto as one of the targets. They face charges under the Criminal Code and the Electronic Information and Transactions Law, with the most serious alleged offence carrying a maximum 10-year sentence; police have also seized phones, a tablet and flash drives.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:34 WIB
Revealed: Timeline of Alleged Illegal Wiretapping Involving Three Police Generals
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency has named three suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving the deletion of electronic data and unauthorised access; a fourth person is being questioned as a witness. Investigators say the wiretaps were ordered in 2025–26 without the required legal authorisation and that records were deleted in October 2026, prompting a police report.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:33 WIB
Satya Bumi Calls for Faster Biodiversity Protection
Satya Bumi campaigner Sadam Afian Richwanudin has urged the Indonesian government to accelerate biodiversity protection, linking it to climate action and the country’s net-zero targets. The call follows the COP17 biodiversity conference, where countries agreed on the Yerevan Pathway amid warnings that the world is off track to meet global biodiversity goals by 2030.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:32 WIB
Indonesia draws US$7 billion in portfolio inflows through October 2026
Indonesia recorded US$7 billion in portfolio inflows through October 2026, although its stock market experienced net outflows over the same period. Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara said stronger equity-market performance could help attract capital, while stressing that foreign direct investment remains more important and that rising bond yields and oil prices require vigilance over the state budget.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:32 WIB
Bogor City Government Launches Smart KKI to Speed Up Financial Transactions
Bogor City has launched Smart KKI, a monitoring and acceleration system intended to improve and speed up local government transactions using Indonesia’s credit card system. Mayor Dedie A. Rachim also urged agencies to manage the remaining 2026 budget efficiently, prioritising viable capital spending and deferring activities unlikely to be completed on time.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:30 WIB
President Prabowo Was Allegedly Wiretapped from 2025; Police Name Three Suspects, Including LSP
Indonesia’s National Police have named three suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto and other state officials. Investigators say phone numbers were added to a police interception system without verification or a law-enforcement basis, and that interception files were later ordered deleted; the investigation remains at an early stage.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:30 WIB
Housing Ministry Allocates Home Renovations for 589 Substandard Houses in Mimika
Indonesia’s Housing and Settlement Areas Ministry has allocated home-improvement assistance for 589 uninhabitable homes in Mimika, Central Papua, with physical work progressing. The ministry and the Mimika regency administration also discussed subsidised housing, housing loans and free land certificates, alongside plans to relocate residents affected by flash floods in Iwaka village.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:30 WIB
Yusril Says Police General LSP Is a Suspect – Listyo Sigit Prabowo?
Co-ordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra confirmed that three senior police officers had been detained over alleged unlawful wiretapping, including an active general identified only as LSP. The initials have prompted speculation that the officer is Listyo Sigit Prabowo, now head of the Presidential Staff Office, while investigators say the surveillance targeted prominent figures and lacked the required legal basis.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:30 WIB
Indonesia’s Entirely Local Data Centre Workforce Draws Interest from Overseas
Microsoft says its Indonesian data centres are operated entirely by local technical staff, including vocational-school graduates whom the company recruits and trains as data centre operators. The facilities use one of Microsoft’s first ninth-generation implementations worldwide, prompting teams from Japan and China to visit Indonesia and learn from local staff.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:29 WIB
Suahasil: Revised Natural Resources Export Proceeds Rules to Increase US Dollar Conversion into Rupiah
Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara says a planned revision to the rules on natural resources export proceeds (DHE SDA) is intended to raise the share of US dollar earnings converted into rupiah and strengthen domestic financial markets. The government is still discussing the changes and will consider exporters’ input; Trade Minister Budi Santoso said they are unrelated to the operation of PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:29 WIB
List of LSP Wiretapping Targets: Prabowo, Media and Businesspeople
Indonesia’s National Police have named three officers as suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case and detained them for further investigation. Police say the targets included President Prabowo Subianto, political figures, civil society organisations, media and businesspeople, with the alleged activity taking place in 2025–2026 and involving the deletion of logs to conceal it.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:28 WIB
BI: LCT Transactions Reach US$52.6 Billion Equivalent by September
Bank Indonesia said transactions settled in local currencies under its local currency transaction (LCT) framework reached the equivalent of US$52.6 billion from the start of 2026 to September, more than twice the total recorded in 2025. The central bank is continuing incentives and expanding partnerships with seven countries, as part of efforts to diversify foreign-exchange transactions and support rupiah stability.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:27 WIB
Bareskrim Says Files of Prabowo Interceptions Were Deleted in October 2026
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) says files containing the results of alleged illegal interceptions of President Prabowo Subianto’s phone numbers were deleted from its Lawful Interception Management System in October 2026. Police say the numbers were added without verification or a connection to law enforcement, and that an internal report prompted an investigation in which 10 witnesses and three expert witnesses have been questioned.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:27 WIB
National Police Chief Replaces Two Senior Bali Police Officials
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto has reassigned 264 senior and mid-ranking officers, including two senior officials at the Bali Regional Police. Kombes Lintar Mahardhono and Kombes Soelistijono are moving to new roles, with replacements appointed to lead the general criminal investigation directorate and operations bureau.