Archive: 3 November 2026
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:25 WIB
Three Suspects in Alleged Tapping of President Prabowo Detained at National Police Headquarters
Three police officers have been detained over alleged illegal wiretapping, unauthorised access and deletion of electronic data linked to President Prabowo. National Police Criminal Investigation Agency chief Asep Safrudin said the alleged acts took place in 2025–2026 and were unrelated to law enforcement.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:24 WIB
Police Name LSP, ASN and EH Suspects in Illegal Tapping of the President
Indonesia’s National Police Criminal Investigation Agency has named three police personnel, identified by their initials, as suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping operation involving the President. They are also suspected of deleting electronic data and illegally accessing systems, and have been detained at National Police headquarters after investigators questioned witnesses and seized evidence.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:24 WIB
Police Name LSP, ASN and EH as Suspects in Illegal Wiretapping Case
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Department has named three police personnel, identified by the initials LSP, ASN and EH, as suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving the deletion of electronic data and unauthorised access. The three have been detained at the National Police Headquarters detention centre in Jakarta after investigators questioned witnesses and seized evidence.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:24 WIB
BPS: North Sulawesi’s Rice Harvested Area and Production Decline in 2026
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) in North Sulawesi reported provisional figures showing that the province’s rice-harvested area fell 7.52% in 2026, while milled dry-grain production declined 2.75% year on year. Rice output is estimated at 144,870 tonnes, highlighting the importance of measures to sustain agricultural productivity and regional food security.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:23 WIB
Listyo Sigit and Others’ Wiretapping Targets: Prabowo and Political Figures
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency has named National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two other senior officers as suspects in a wiretapping and illegal-access case. Investigators say the alleged targets included President Prabowo Subianto, other state officials, politicians, media organisations, civil society groups and businesspeople; police have questioned 10 witnesses and seized electronic devices.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:23 WIB
Indonesia’s Non-Dollar Transactions More Than Double to $52.6 Billion
Indonesia’s local-currency cross-border transactions with seven partner countries reached $52.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026, more than twice the total recorded in all of 2025, as Bank Indonesia seeks to reduce reliance on the US dollar. The growth comes as the rupiah faces pressure from global uncertainty, while foreign reserves remained adequate and portfolio flows showed a net recovery in early October.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:22 WIB
KAI to Raise Intercity Train Seat Capacity to Nearly 140,000 Under New Timetable
Indonesia’s state railway operator KAI says its new 2026 train timetable will increase intercity capacity to nearly 140,000 seats a day, adding 39 services and about 7,000 seats daily. The expansion is intended to accommodate annual passenger growth of 8–12%; KAI had served more than 440 million passengers by October 2026 and expects the year-end total to exceed 500 million.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:22 WIB
Three Suspects Named in Presidential Wiretapping Case, Including LSP
Police have named three people—identified by the initials LSP, ASN and EH—as suspects in a case involving the alleged unauthorised wiretapping of the President. Investigators say the wiretaps bypassed police procedures and legal requirements, and that the suspects later ordered the deletion of the collected data.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:21 WIB
Police Reveal Illegal Wiretapping of Prabowo Began in 2025
Indonesia’s National Police have named three suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping and electronic-data deletion case involving President Prabowo Subianto. Investigators say the surveillance was ordered between 2025 and 2026, with telephone numbers added to the police interception system without verification or a lawful investigative basis.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:21 WIB
Police Seize Phones and Flash Drives in Case Involving Alleged Wiretapping of President Prabowo
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency says it has named three suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping and electronic-data deletion case, and seized 11 mobile phones, an iPad and four flash drives. Investigators have questioned 10 witnesses and three expert witnesses; President Prabowo Subianto was reportedly among those targeted.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:20 WIB
Bareskrim Says 10 Witnesses Questioned over Alleged Illegal Surveillance by Six Senior Police Officers
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency says it has questioned 10 witnesses and three expert witnesses over allegations that senior police officers ordered unlawful surveillance and later deleted the resulting files. Investigators have also seized 11 mobile phones, an iPad and four flash drives as evidence.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:20 WIB
Bareskrim Names LSP a Suspect in Alleged Wiretapping of Prabowo
Indonesia’s National Police Criminal Investigation Agency has named three people, identified by initials LSP, ASN and EH, as suspects in an alleged illegal surveillance and unauthorised-access case involving several public figures, including President Prabowo Subianto. Police say the alleged interception took place in 2025–2026, and the National Police chief is treating the case seriously.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:20 WIB
Good News: Religious Affairs Ministry to Offer PPG Places to More Than 40,000 Teachers in 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs is preparing more than 40,000 places in its Teacher Professional Education (PPG) programme for 2026, alongside the continuation of employment protection through BPJS Ketenagakerjaan for hundreds of thousands of teachers. The ministry says it is also preparing a scheme to improve the welfare of non-civil servant teachers.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:20 WIB
How Brazil’s President Won the Election Using Leaked Social Media Tactics
A coordinated online campaign known as “Janonism” is credited with helping Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva overcome a digital disadvantage in Brazil’s 2026 presidential election. Its playbook calls for amplifying supporters’ posts, avoiding engagement with opponents and using coordinated, relatable content to influence platform algorithms.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:19 WIB
Doctor Advises Against Feeding Babies Solid Food Before Six Months
Paediatric gastroenterologist Prof. Pramita Gayatri has urged families to give babies only breast milk or formula until they reach six months, warning against customary practices such as feeding them mashed banana or rice. Introducing food too early can cause serious digestive complications, including injury, infection and, in severe cases, the need for surgery.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:17 WIB
Nutrition Gardens and Community Livestock Help Prevent Stunting in Kubu Raya
A community-run egg farm and vegetable garden in Kubu Raya are bringing nutritious food closer to families and supporting efforts to prevent childhood stunting. The initiative is part of the PASTI programme, which has reached more than 3,000 at-risk children under two in West Kalimantan; 60.4 per cent of those completing the intervention gained weight into the normal growth category.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:16 WIB
Finance Minister: Inflation at 3.23% Remains Within Target Range
Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara said annual inflation of 3.23% remains within the government’s 1.5%–3.5% target range, describing the economy as on track. He also said manufacturing PMI rose to 54 in October, indicating businesses expect demand to increase and are preparing to raise production.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:16 WIB
Jambi Dekranasda Develops Contemporary Batik Through Training
Jambi’s regional craft council has partnered with PetroChina to train 28 artisans in contemporary batik, aiming to broaden the appeal of local designs and strengthen the craft sector’s competitiveness. The five-day programme also seeks to support artisans’ household incomes and preserve batik heritage through new skills and business collaboration.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:16 WIB
Bareskrim Names Three Suspects in Alleged Wiretapping of the President, Including One Identified as LSP
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency has named three people as suspects in an investigation into alleged illegal wiretapping, electronic data deletion and unlawful access, including the tapping of President Prabowo Subianto’s phone number. Police have not fully identified the suspects and say the alleged interception involved entering a number into a system without verification; a separate report that senior police officials were being examined remains unconfirmed.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:15 WIB
More Than an Angkringan: Cah Lanang and the Big Dream Behind a Family Business
Angkringan Cah Lanang, a family-run food stall in Tangerang, began with the aim of serving affordable, filling meals and has grown around its distinctive spice blends. The family faces familiar small-business pressures, including limited staffing, competition and rising ingredient costs, while hoping to expand gradually and create more inclusive employment opportunities, including for people with disabilities.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:15 WIB
Pertamina EP raises Jatinegara gas output to 12.3 MMSCFD
Pertamina EP has increased gas output at the Jatinegara field to 12.3 MMSCFD, nearly 1.5 times the February average after it resumed managing the field. Two operational innovations targeting production problems at wells JNG-003 and JNG-004 helped drive the increase; at JNG-003, gas output rose while water production and the need for interventions fell.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:14 WIB
Inside the Earth Station: BAKTI’s Efforts to Expand Connectivity Across Indonesia
The SATRIA-1 earth station in Cikarang helps deliver satellite internet to underserved, frontier and outermost areas, supporting public facilities across Indonesia. BAKTI has built 11 ground stations, while operator PSN says preventive maintenance and continuous monitoring are essential to keeping the network operational.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:14 WIB
Indonesia and South Korea help 30 cooperatives adopt smart-factory technology
An Indonesia–South Korea initiative launched in 2023 has helped 30 Indonesian cooperatives develop smart-factory capabilities, including industrial automation, data analytics and AI integration. The programme also established a training centre at Binus University and focused on vocational skills, with both countries expressing support for continued cooperation to strengthen cooperatives and small businesses.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:14 WIB
Without Looking at the Clock, How Do Our Eyes Know It Is Night and Time for Bed?
The article explains how light detected by the eyes helps the brain’s suprachiasmatic nucleus regulate the body’s circadian rhythm and prompt melatonin production after dark. It also warns that screen light at night can interfere with this process and affect sleep, concentration and mood.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:12 WIB
Indonesia’s Oil and Gas Sector Achieves 221% Reserve Replacement in 2026
Indonesia’s oil and gas sector recorded a reserve replacement ratio of 221 per cent in 2026, with major discoveries including the Geliga-1 gas find adding to the sector’s exploration prospects. Contingent resources reached 1,497.4 million barrels of oil equivalent by September, while the government is promoting investment through partnership opportunities, streamlined permits and flexible fiscal schemes.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:12 WIB
The Fundamentals of Business Communication
Effective communication is presented as essential to business success, supporting clear coordination, customer trust and a strong corporate reputation. The article also highlights the need for digital etiquette, attentive listening and human connection as businesses adapt to technology and AI.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:12 WIB
Finance minister dismisses claims of VAT on all money transfers
The finance minister said a 2026 regulation concerns VAT collection on foreign digital transactions and does not introduce VAT on every domestic bank or digital-wallet transfer. VAT on domestic transfers applies only to service providers’ administrative fees, not to the amount sent; the scheme was launched on 25 September 2026.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:12 WIB
CIMA celebrates the people shaping the future of finance and accounting with CGMA Week 2026
CIMA has launched CGMA Week 2026, a global celebration taking place from 2 to 8 November under the theme “CGMA: Ready for What’s Next”. The event will recognise the contribution of CGMA professionals and invite members, students and volunteers in more than 150 countries to share how they are shaping the future of finance, accounting and business.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:12 WIB
Central Java MUI Outlines Timeline Behind Islamic Boarding School Raid, Citing Intelligence Lapse
A Central Java MUI official says police raided and searched Hamalatul Quran Islamic Boarding School while investigating a restaurant arson case, after mistakenly believing a wanted suspect was there. He alleges the intelligence information was unreliable; the suspect was not found, and the person seen entering the school was reportedly a student’s parent.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:12 WIB
Police Name Listyo Sigit, Ahrie Sonta and Eko Hadi as Suspects in Alleged Tapping of President Prabowo
Indonesia’s National 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 the alleged targets included President Prabowo, other political figures, journalists and businesspeople, with the activity purportedly occurring in 2025–2026 outside any law-enforcement context.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:11 WIB
The Role of Universities in Instilling Anti-Corruption Values in Young People
Universities can help counter corruption by teaching integrity and encouraging students to act as moral forces, social watchdogs and agents of change. The article highlights the scale of alleged losses in several high-profile cases and describes anti-corruption education initiatives, including a public lecture organised by Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:11 WIB
Illegal gold mining detected in Kerinci Seblat National Park
A joint team involving Kerinci police, the military and national park officials found extensive evidence of illegal gold mining along the Penetai River, including an excavator, mining pumps, sluice boxes, fuel and numerous huts. Although no miners were present, officials will investigate further upstream after the river’s murky water raised suspicions of additional activity.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:11 WIB
PVMBG Urges the Public and Tourists to Observe Volcanic Danger Zones
Indonesia’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) says tourists and tourism operators must comply with exclusion-zone recommendations around active volcanoes to prevent fatalities. It cites deadly incidents at Mount Dukono and Mount Marapi, where visitors entered areas that had been declared dangerous.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:11 WIB
Bank lending reaches Rp9,245.1 trillion in September 2026
Bank lending grew 13.26% year on year to Rp9,245.1 trillion in September 2026, led by investment and corporate loans, while asset quality, capital and liquidity remained sound. OJK also reported growth in deposits and outlined conditions across capital markets, insurance, pensions, financing and crypto-asset activity.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:11 WIB
Management Students Excel in Sport, Arts and Research
Universitas Nusa Mandiri has recognised Management students for achievements in taekwondo, performing arts and a student research funding programme during 2026. The university says it will continue supporting students’ academic and extracurricular development, arguing that healthy competition helps build resilience and creativity.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:10 WIB
Global Investment Giants to Gather at New Asia Forum 2026
BlackRock, KKR, Brookfield, Oaktree and Franklin Templeton executives are among more than 100 speakers expected at the inaugural New Asia Forum in Bali on 3–4 December 2026. The forum aims to turn investor interest into concrete partnerships and investment opportunities across Asia, with an ambition to mobilise US$30 billion in the region.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:10 WIB
Data Centres Consume Resources; Komdigi Urges Indonesia to Capture More Value
Indonesia’s Communications and Digital Ministry has cautioned that the rapid expansion of data centres could consume substantial domestic resources while yielding limited benefits if their capacity is mainly used by foreign businesses. Secretary-General Ismail says the country must ensure local industries use the infrastructure and turn data into productive activity that generates greater value for Indonesia.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:09 WIB
Russia Says It Has No Plans to Attack Europe but Is Ready to Face Threats
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow has no intention of starting a war with Europe, but would respond if European countries initiated hostilities. He made the remarks at the Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, attended by more than 600 participants from 50 countries and international organisations.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:09 WIB
Police Name LSP Suspect in Alleged Tapping of President Prabowo
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency has named three people as suspects in a case involving alleged illegal wiretapping, deletion of electronic data and unauthorised access. The agency’s chief said a fourth person is still being questioned as a witness; the announcement did not specify the suspects’ alleged roles.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:09 WIB
Police Name Three Suspects in Wiretapping Case, Including LSP and ASN
Indonesia’s National Police have named three police officers—identified by the initials LSP, ASN and EH—as suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping and unauthorised access case. The investigation also concerns the alleged deletion of electronic data, while senior police officials said the case was being treated seriously as part of efforts to build public trust through internal accountability.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:08 WIB
LSP and Others Named as Suspects in Alleged Phone Tapping of Indonesian President: How It Was Done
Indonesia’s National Police Criminal Investigation Agency says three people have been named suspects in an investigation into alleged illegal interception and electronic-data deletion. Police allege that, during 2025–2026, they ordered surveillance of the president and other public figures without following required procedures and routed the operation through an unverified server link; the report does not identify LSP by name.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:08 WIB
BREAKING: Police Criminal Investigation Agency Names Three Suspects in Alleged Phone Tapping of President; One Identified as LSP
Indonesia’s National Police Criminal Investigation Agency has named three suspects over alleged unlawful interception of telephone numbers belonging to President Prabowo Subianto and other prominent figures, while one other person is being questioned as a witness. Investigators say the activity allegedly took place in 2025–2026 without the required legal authorisation, and that a suspect later ordered data relating to the interception to be deleted.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:07 WIB
Climate Justice and Forest and Land Fires in Indonesia
The article argues that recurring forest and land fires in Indonesia are rooted not only in climatic conditions but also in extractive economic practices, especially the drainage and conversion of peatlands. It calls for peatland restoration, stronger enforcement and permit controls, reduced fossil-fuel subsidies, and community-led alternatives such as paludiculture as part of a broader push for climate justice.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:06 WIB
Minister Says AIoT Boosts Lamongan Grouper Farming Yields
Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said a five-month trial of AIoT technology in Lamongan cut feed use by up to 20 per cent, improved fish survival by 16 per cent and raised farmers’ incomes by more than 24 per cent. The government has extended its digitalisation support programme from eight months to a year, as local authorities seek to expand modern technology across fisheries and agriculture.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:05 WIB
Freeport Mine Produces 219,000 Ounces of Gold by September 2026
PT Freeport Indonesia produced 219,000 ounces of gold and 249 million pounds of copper from Grasberg by the end of the third quarter of 2026, as operations gradually recover in line with plan. The company forecasts full-year output of 700,000 ounces of gold and 800–820 million pounds of copper, with the mine expected to approach full capacity by the end of 2027 and regain it in 2028.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:05 WIB
Thai Opposition Leader Targeted in Spyware Attack, Says Party
Thailand’s opposition People’s Party says leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut received an Apple alert warning that his iPhone was targeted by mercenary spyware, though the attackers and software have not been identified. The government denied suggestions that the state was responsible, while the party cited past spyware alerts affecting lawmakers and staff during a previous military-backed administration.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:05 WIB
Housing Finance Scheme Planned for Middle-Income Households
Housing Minister Maruarar Sirait says the government is preparing a more flexible housing-finance scheme for middle-income households, which are not fully covered by existing subsidised mortgage programmes. Officials say the plan will involve government, banks, developers and the private sector; BP Tapera data show that 93.7 per cent of FLPP beneficiaries earn up to Rp8 million a month.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:04 WIB
Jogja Calling Alliance Says Violence Against Protesters Amounts to ‘State Thuggery’
The Jogja Calling Alliance has condemned violence against demonstrators in Yogyakarta, alleging that armed civilian groups operated alongside police and demanding an investigation into who directed and funded them. It also cited thousands of arrests and alleged physical abuse since August 2025, and called for a further demonstration on 10 November 2026.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:04 WIB
LLV Opens Innolab to Expand Global Businesses’ Access to Indonesia
Living Lab Ventures (LLV), part of Sinar Mas Land, has launched its Innovation Lab (Innolab) to help international companies test technologies, understand Indonesian consumers and build local partnerships before scaling their operations. The initiative will use environments such as BSD City and focus on co-innovation in areas including renewable energy, digital health, semiconductors and sustainable logistics, against a backdrop of rising investment in Indonesia.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 20:04 WIB
Soto Garing Is Not Fried
Soto garing, or toring, is a distinctive dish from Delanggu in Klaten, Central Java, served with only a small amount of broth rather than being fried or completely dry. The dish is said to have originated at Warung Bu Yati in 1974, after customers asked for a less soupy and more portable version of soto; it has since become a local culinary speciality.