Archive: 3 November 2026
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:54 WIB
19 Swimmers Complete ‘Xtreme Impact’ Mission for Timbulsloko’s Coastal Communities
Nineteen swimmers have completed a crossing of the Madura Strait to raise awareness and funds for residents of Timbulsloko, Demak, who face coastal erosion and tidal flooding. Organisers aim to raise up to Rp1 billion for clean-water facilities, temporary shelter and a women-led fish-processing and marketing venture, as the village’s remaining population struggles to maintain basic services and livelihoods.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:53 WIB
Pelni strengthens digital ticket-booking services ahead of year-end
State-owned Pelni is expanding digital ticketing, passenger comfort and safety measures ahead of the Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 holiday period. Its Makassar branch says about 65 per cent of local customers already use digital services, while the company operates 25 passenger ships on 159 routes nationwide.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:53 WIB
Pramono Discusses Flooding and Traffic Congestion at First Meeting in Kembangan District
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has identified flood mitigation, road widening and waste management as priorities in his first meeting in West Jakarta’s Kembangan district. The provincial government will continue flood-control works and consider private-sector cooperation to expand waste-processing capacity, while the Joglo road-widening project may take until 2028.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:52 WIB
The Economy Is Growing Steadily: Time to Strengthen Its Foundations
Indonesia’s economy is expected to have grown by about 5.3% year on year in the third quarter, with manufacturing activity, domestic consumption and investment pointing to steady momentum. The article argues that the priority now is to build on the expansion by drawing in domestic investors, deepening industrial linkages and creating more jobs, while preparing for temporary demand support to fade.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:52 WIB
Freeport Indonesia Teams Win Overall Titles at IFRC 2026
PT Freeport Indonesia’s Kamoro and Amungme teams took first and second place overall at the eighth Indonesian Fire & Rescue Competition, hosted in Mimika. The event brought together 170 participants from 16 mining and energy companies, with organisers highlighting its role in strengthening emergency-response skills and safety practices across the sectors.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:52 WIB
National Energy Council Backs Bahlil’s Move to Regulate Natural Resource Exports
The National Energy Council says direct exports of Indonesian natural resources to destination markets could improve trade transparency, strengthen exporters’ bargaining power and keep more trading margins in the country. Analysts say the policy has economic potential, but its real benefits depend on logistics efficiency, stronger domestic trading and financing capabilities, and effective controls against under-invoicing.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:52 WIB
Said Iqbal: 2027 Provincial Minimum Wage Setting to Follow Government Regulation 49/2025, Taking Decent Living Needs into Account
Presidential labour adviser Said Iqbal says the 2027 provincial minimum wage (UMP) will still be based on Government Regulation No. 49/2025, while taking workers’ decent living needs into account. He has proposed a 7.5–9.5 per cent increase and urged the government to issue clear guidance promptly, warning that delays are causing uncertainty among workers and regional wage councils.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:50 WIB
Bahlil Explains the Origins of Rule Requiring Mines to Use Local Contractors
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says the rule prioritising local mining-service contractors is intended to ensure mining communities share in the economic benefits of resource extraction. The decree bars mining companies from using affiliated contractors without ministerial approval, with exceptions for certain government-assigned projects and domestic supply needs.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:49 WIB
Jakarta Governor to Follow Up Promptly on Outcomes of District Meetings
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo says decisions made during meetings with district officials will be implemented promptly, beginning with discussions in Kembangan, West Jakarta. The issues raised there included flood management, road widening and waste processing, as he begins a series of meetings aimed at identifying local problems directly and finding solutions.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:48 WIB
Farida Soleha Turns a Waste Bank into a Means of Giving
Farida Soleha has mobilised residents in East Jakarta to collect recyclable waste, which they can either save or donate through the Kerabat Rawabadung Waste Bank. The initiative now serves around 270 active members and three schools, processing up to 1.5 tonnes of non-organic waste a month while supporting community causes and promoting reuse.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:48 WIB
Green Water Infrastructure and Green Energy: Two Danantara Members Join Forces to Strengthen Water and Energy Security
PLN Icon Plus and WIKA Tirta Jaya Jatiluhur have partnered to develop rooftop solar power at the Jatiluhur I Regional Water Supply System, a national strategic project operated under a public-private partnership scheme. The collaboration aims to improve efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and support reliable clean-water services, illustrating how renewable energy can contribute to both energy and water security.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:48 WIB
Why Children Should Not Play in the First Rain in Areas Affected by Forest and Land Fires
A paediatric respiratory specialist has warned that the first rainfall in areas affected by forest and land fires may expose children to toxic chemicals and lingering PM2.5 pollution. He advises parents to keep children out of the rain until several heavy downpours have passed and air quality has had time to improve.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:47 WIB
Banyuwangi poverty rate falls to 5.6 per cent, BPS says
Banyuwangi’s poverty rate fell to 5.6 per cent in 2026, down from 6.13 per cent in 2025, while the number of people living in poverty dropped by 8,560 year on year to 91,570. The local statistics agency and regent attributed the improvement to sustained poverty-reduction efforts, including food assistance and daily meals for impoverished older people, while stressing the importance of food-price stability and protecting low-income households’ purchasing power.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:47 WIB
Sumatran Tiger Footprints Found Near Settlements in Kampar
Riau’s Natural Resources Conservation Agency has confirmed Sumatran tiger tracks near the Bangkinang Ring Road in Kampar, close to plantations and residential areas, and is tracking the animal. The agency plans to install camera traps and has urged residents to stay alert, avoid harming the protected tiger and report any further signs of its presence.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:47 WIB
WIKAIKON Installs Steel Box Girders Weighing Up to 240 Tonnes on Serang–Panimbang Toll Road Section 3
WIKAIKON is fabricating and installing steel box girders for Phase 2, Package 1 of Section 3 of the Serang–Panimbang toll road, with the heaviest girder weighing 240 tonnes. The project involves 24 girder lines across four spans and highlights the state-owned contractor’s integrated steelwork capabilities as the toll road is expected to improve mobility and access to industrial and tourism areas in southern Banten.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:45 WIB
Freeport Indonesia: DSI Will Not Add to the Bureaucratic Chain
Freeport Indonesia president director Tony Wenas says channelling strategic natural-resource exports through Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) should not lengthen bureaucratic processes, describing DSI as an export agent. The government’s phased single-window system began with coal, crude palm oil and ferroalloys, with full implementation targeted by 1 January 2027, to strengthen oversight of exports and export proceeds.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:45 WIB
Two People Die in Lahars Flooding in Lumajang
Two people, a father and his child, have died in extreme weather and flooding in Lumajang, where 1,567 households have been affected and 13 homes damaged. The BNPB is monitoring further hazards and has urged residents to avoid potential lahar flows; separate incidents have also caused a death in Dairi and flooding in several other regions.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:45 WIB
Government Plans New Oil Storage Tanks to Increase Reserves to 60 Days
The government plans to build crude oil storage facilities in Sumatra, aiming to expand national reserves from about 20 days’ supply to as much as 60 days. Feasibility studies are complete, with site inspections planned for late 2026; officials say safety and environmental risks will be key considerations.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:43 WIB
Papua Police Reveal Recruitment Scheme That Lured Indonesians into Jobs in PNG
Papua police say 24 Indonesians were lured to Papua New Guinea with promises of telemarketing jobs, then forced to carry out online scams. All 24 have been repatriated, while a further 15 Indonesians remain in PNG awaiting return; police have coordinated their follow-up assistance with Papua’s provincial social services agency.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:43 WIB
China’s Foreign Minister Meets Southeast Asian Officials Amid Push to Strengthen Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held separate meetings with officials from Thailand, Laos and Myanmar as Beijing seeks to deepen ties with its Southeast Asian neighbours. Discussions included China’s support for political reconciliation in Myanmar and cooperation with Thailand to tackle gambling and telecommunications fraud, amid Myanmar’s ongoing civil war and cross-border scam operations.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:42 WIB
KH Jazuli Praises National Police Chief for Handling Dispute over Pesantren Search
Mathla'ul Anwar chairman KH Jazuli Juwaini praised National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto’s response to controversy over a search at the Tahfiz Hamalatul Qur'an Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo, including the removal of the local police chief and other officials pending an investigation. He called for a transparent, impartial and comprehensive inquiry, with the psychological recovery of students and teachers prioritised, and urged firm action against any officials found to have violated the law.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:40 WIB
Former Military and Police Personnel Among Victims of Russian Mercenary Scheme, Police Say
Indonesian police say former military and police personnel were among 58 victims allegedly recruited for Russian mercenary service through misleading overseas job advertisements, with five human trafficking cases under investigation. Authorities have named 13 suspects and warn the public to be alert to job offers that conceal the nature of the work.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:39 WIB
Jakarta Provincial Government Strengthens Referral Mechanism for Child Protection Cases
Jakarta’s Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection and Population Control Agency is strengthening cross-agency referrals for children who need special protection. The system aims to clarify referral criteria and responsibilities, ensure coordinated and continuous care, and make decisions about family or alternative care in each child’s best interests.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:39 WIB
Hinca Says Democrats Are Studying Supreme Court Ruling on Gibran’s Certificate, Cites Rule of Law
Democratic Party Honorary Council chair Hinca Panjaitan said the party would study the Supreme Court’s full ruling cancelling Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high-school diploma equivalency certificate before taking an official political position. He described the case as a constitutional and rule-of-law issue, and outlined the 14-working-day process for execution by the Jakarta Administrative Court.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:38 WIB
PTP container throughput grows 5.8% in January–September 2026
PT Pelindo Terminal Petikemas (PTP) handled 10.31 million TEUs in the first nine months of 2026, up 5.8% year on year, with international container traffic rising faster than domestic volumes. Growth was supported by new shipping services and terminal upgrades, including new handling equipment being procured across several terminals.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:37 WIB
Industry Minister: Kolaka Industrial Estate to Boost Residents’ Economy
Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji says the integrated industrial estate in Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi, can stimulate local economic growth by creating jobs and strengthening the regional economy. The government designated the estate a National Vital Object in the Industrial Sector in September 2025, in addition to its National Strategic Project status.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:36 WIB
East Kalimantan Governor Urges Public Works Minister to Speed Up National Road Repairs
East Kalimantan Governor Rudy Mas’ud will write to the Public Works Minister seeking urgent repairs and landslide mitigation on the national road linking Samarinda, Bontang and East Kutai. He warned that damage along the route threatens a vital logistics corridor and called for preventive work before the rainy season, while also urging progress on the planned Lembak Bridge.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:35 WIB
Finance Minister Suahasil Says No New Tax Levy on 9 November 2026
Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara said the government would not introduce a new tax levy on 9 November 2026, rejecting claims that banks, fintech firms and e-commerce platforms would begin collecting VAT on transfers and digital-wallet transactions. He said existing digital transaction tax rules had already been established under Finance Ministerial Regulation No. 49 of 2026, while VAT on certain services is governed by an earlier regulation.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:35 WIB
IJTI Meets Social Affairs Minister to Propose Journalist Udin for National Hero Status
The Indonesian Television Journalists Association (IJTI) has proposed that Bernas journalist Fuad Muhammad Syarifuddin, known as Udin, be named a national hero, citing his contribution to press freedom and the circumstances surrounding his death. Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said the proposal would be reviewed and forwarded to the Titles Council if it meets the requirements; IJTI also hopes Udin’s death case can be reopened if strong evidence emerges.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:35 WIB
Agriculture Minister Amran Seeks to Bring Chinese Robots and AI to Advance Indonesian Farming
Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman is pursuing cooperation with China to introduce modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, drones and agricultural robots, to Indonesia’s farming sector. The proposed partnership would cover the agricultural supply chain and could also involve Chinese companies exploring investment opportunities in Indonesia.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:35 WIB
Lampung Environment Agency and PHE OSES strengthen offshore oil and gas risk mitigation
Lampung’s Environment Agency and Pertamina Hulu Energi OSES are strengthening coordination on risk mitigation and emergency preparedness for offshore upstream oil and gas operations. The initiative focuses on prevention, rapid emergency response and community involvement, amid efforts to protect coastal and marine ecosystems while supporting energy security.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:34 WIB
Expert advises patients to seek proper treatment for acid reflux
A gastroenterologist has urged people with recurrent gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to consult a doctor and receive appropriate treatment, warning that untreated symptoms and stress can reinforce one another. He also identified lifestyle factors and certain foods that may trigger the condition, and explained the distinction between indigestion and GERD.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:33 WIB
Bantul to Receive 400 Electric Pedicabs under Presidential Assistance Scheme in November 2026
Bantul Regency will receive 400 electric pedicabs through a central government Presidential Assistance programme, prioritising rickshaw drivers aged 50 and over. The vehicles are expected to be handed over on 9 November, after which the local government will prepare them for use, verify recipients and provide operational training.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:33 WIB
Askrindo Wins Award for Strengthening Business Transformation
State-owned insurer Askrindo received the Best General Insurance in Financial and Risk Transformation award at the Road to CNBC Indonesia Awards 2026. The company says the recognition underscores its focus on sound governance, prudent underwriting and risk management, alongside a decade of guarantees worth Rp149.7 trillion supporting government projects and economic activity.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:33 WIB
CARES 2026 examines challenges in cardiac clinical decision-making
CARES 2026 brought cardiovascular professionals together to consider how advances in medical science and technology affect diagnostic and treatment decisions. The forum highlighted Indonesia’s substantial cardiovascular disease burden and the need to strengthen clinical practice, collaboration and the application of evidence-based care.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:33 WIB
Video: Government Partners with Gold Association to Strengthen Indonesia’s Bullion Business
Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs is backing the Indonesia Bullion Market Association and calling for greater collaboration between state-owned enterprises and private businesses to develop the country’s gold ecosystem. The government is also seeking stronger standards, governance and consumer protection, alongside digitalisation, to support transparent gold investment and trade.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:33 WIB
Search for Two Pelaga Eco Park Landslide Victims Expanded to 3.5km
A joint search operation for two people missing after a landslide at Pelaga Eco Park in Bali has entered its second day, with teams extending the search area downstream to as far as 3.5km. Unstable terrain and narrow access routes are hampering efforts, and the search has yet to locate either victim; authorities plan to continue operations for a week.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:33 WIB
West Jakarta City Administration clears buildings from Kalideres social and public facilities land
West Jakarta officials have demolished two permanent buildings used as businesses on land designated for social and public facilities in Kalideres, restoring it for its intended public purpose. The action followed public complaints and a series of warnings; one shopkeeper agreed to vacate but asked the government to provide an alternative business location.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:32 WIB
Hoax: BMKG Confirms There Will Be No Rain in Indonesia Throughout 2027
A viral post falsely claims that Indonesia’s meteorological agency, BMKG, has confirmed a nationwide drought and no rain in 2027. BMKG’s seasonal forecast instead expects the rainy season to begin across much of the country in November and December 2026, although El Niño may delay its onset and shorten its duration.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:32 WIB
Metro Jaya Police ‘Go Full Throttle’ in Pursuit of Drug Kingpins, Ready to Use Every Tactic
Metro Jaya Police say they will intensify operations and vary their timing and methods to avoid detection as they pursue drug traffickers. Police also say narcotics reaching Jakarta originate both domestically and overseas, arriving by land, sea and air, and have urged the public to report suspicious activity.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:31 WIB
378 UBSI Pontianak Students Attend West Kalimantan’s 2026 Leading Entrepreneurs Forum
A total of 378 students from Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika’s Pontianak campus took part in West Kalimantan’s 2026 Bursa Wirausaha Unggulan, a government-backed business-matching event connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with financiers, investors and business-support organisations. The event supports the Ministry of MSMEs’ target of creating 10 million new entrepreneurs by 2029, while giving students practical exposure to funding, market access and business mentoring.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:31 WIB
Tito Says Disaster-Hit Regions Can Reinstate Emergency Status to Speed Up Response
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian says areas hit by further disasters can once again declare an emergency to accelerate response and recovery, including infrastructure repairs. The government is also preparing a 2026–2028 rehabilitation and reconstruction plan estimated to require Rp100.1 trillion, alongside Rp10.6 trillion in additional regional transfers for three affected provinces.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:31 WIB
Hoax: Kalimantan Forest and Land Fires Declared a National Disaster
A viral post falsely claimed that President Prabowo Subianto had declared forest and land fires in Kalimantan a national disaster. Government officials say the fires remain manageable without that designation, and irregularities in the purported presidential decree—including a blank number, an outdated year and an AI-generated label—undermine the claim.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:31 WIB
Petrokimia Gresik Strengthens Production Reliability to Support Food Security
Petrokimia Gresik is strengthening operational reliability and inter-agency communication to sustain fertiliser production and distribution, which support agricultural productivity and national food security. Its chief executive said constructive coordination with government bodies and other stakeholders is essential amid evolving industry challenges.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:30 WIB
Indonesia Begins Exploring Rare Earth Mine Similar to Deposits in China and Brazil
State-owned miner Perminas is exploring a rare earth deposit in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, whose ion-adsorption clay characteristics are comparable to deposits in China, Myanmar and Brazil. Drilling has reached 72 of 200 planned sites, with an official resource and reserve estimate expected next year; the company is also researching rare earth production from tin-processing residues with PT Timah.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:30 WIB
New Locations for Screening Indonesian Migrant Workers at Airports and Ports
Indonesia’s Quarantine Agency and the Ministry for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers have agreed to educate migrant workers about quarantine rules for goods they carry across borders. The partnership will also allow the ministry to use quarantine facilities at airports and ports to assist workers, particularly those arriving after deportation or facing other difficulties.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:29 WIB
Minister Maman Says Businesses with Annual Turnover Below Rp500 Million Are Tax-Exempt
Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Maman Abdurrahman says businesses earning less than Rp500 million a year are not subject to tax, addressing concerns amplified on social media. He says the 0.5 per cent tax applies to businesses with annual turnover up to Rp4.8 billion, and warns that some larger companies split their legal entities to qualify improperly for government incentives.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:29 WIB
Dompu Police Chief Transferred Amid Viral Allegation That Police Officer Impregnated Detainee
Dompu Police Chief AKBP Sodikin Fahrojin Nur has been transferred to National Police headquarters under a personnel reshuffle, with AKBP Akta Wijaya Pramasakti appointed as his successor. The transfer came amid viral social-media allegations that a Dompu police officer impregnated a female detainee, although the West Nusa Tenggara Police spokesperson denied that the allegation was connected to Sodikin’s reassignment.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:29 WIB
Gerindra denies intervening in drug case involving three lawmakers
Gerindra says it has not intervened in the police investigation into a drug case involving three of its lawmakers, whom the party says it has removed from their legislative posts. Party official Habiburokhman also said alleged demands by police officers for Rp50 million were unacceptable, while Surabaya Police said seven narcotics-unit officers had been transferred over suspected procedural violations.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 18:27 WIB
Hoax: Prabowo Asked Finance Minister Suahasil to Seek Rp300 Trillion Loan from China for Free Nutritious Meals Programme
A fact-check by ANTARA found no evidence that President Prabowo Subianto instructed Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara to seek a Rp300 trillion loan from China for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. Government debt financing figures and MBG spending data cited in the report do not indicate any such China-specific borrowing request.