Archive: 4 November 2026
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:17 WIB
MPR-UNS explores PPHN proposals to strengthen development continuity
The MPR and academics from Sebelas Maret University are examining the proposed State Policy Guidelines (PPHN) as a way to connect constitutional principles with a more consistent national development direction. Discussions have focused on the guidelines’ legal status and safeguards to preserve presidential democratic mandates, checks and balances, and room for policy adaptation. Academics also stressed that long-term priorities, particularly in education, should continue across changes of government.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:16 WIB
Lampung targets food and energy downstream investment through LEIF 2026
Lampung is presenting investment opportunities in downstream food and energy industries at the Lampung Economic and Investment Forum (LEIF) 2026. Of the province’s Rp165.31 trillion in economic value from agriculture, plantations, fisheries and mining in 2025, Rp89.99 trillion, or about 54.4 per cent, had yet to be downstream processed; Bank Indonesia is helping prepare projects and match them with interested investors.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:16 WIB
Japesda: Tenurial Rights Protect the Living Space of the Bajo Community in Tilamuta
Japesda is urging legal recognition of the Bajo community’s customary marine tenure in Tilamuta, Boalemo, to strengthen its ability to manage and protect the waters it uses. Participatory mapping and a draft village regulation are intended to formalise local rules and ensure that future investment involves the community.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:16 WIB
Indonesia pushes ratification of haze coordination centre at ASEAN Summit
Indonesia is making ratification of the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Transboundary Haze Pollution Control a priority, as the centre’s Jakarta secretariat cannot become operational until six member states submit ratification instruments; so far, only Vietnam has done so. Jakarta says the centre would strengthen regional implementation of the 2003 haze agreement, alongside renewed coordination with Singapore and other countries to address forest and land fires and irresponsible business practices.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:16 WIB
Life Insurance Innovation Meets Customer Needs and Risk Management
Allianz Life Indonesia says product and service innovation is central to sustaining its life insurance business, with offerings adapted to changing lifestyles, medical inflation and digitalisation. The insurer is also working to manage medical risks and rising treatment costs through four customer-focused innovation pillars designed to deliver useful, transparent products that comply with government regulations.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:15 WIB
RI government prepares one million tonnes of rice to curb price rises
The government is preparing one million tonnes of subsidised rice under the SPHP programme amid concerns that a prolonged dry season could reduce production and push up prices. The rice will be sold for Rp12,500 per kilogram through Perum Bulog outlets and participating traditional markets, below prevailing prices of Rp15,000–Rp17,000.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:15 WIB
The History of Cybercrime, from Computer Viruses to Ransomware
Cybercrime has evolved from early computer intrusions and self-replicating viruses into a highly organised criminal industry estimated to be worth US$1.5 trillion. The article traces major attacks across the decades, highlighting the growing use of ransomware, social engineering and criminal service models, as well as the expanding risks to businesses, public services and critical infrastructure.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:14 WIB
Lembata Fishermen Find Empty Coffin at Sea
Fishermen off Lembata in East Nusa Tenggara found a pink coffin floating near Bobokerong village, but it is unclear whether it had previously contained a body. One fisherman said it held white cloth and apparently new packing materials, leading the crew to believe the body may already have been removed.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:14 WIB
Pramono Welcomes TNI Deployment in the Capital
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the city administration would support the central government’s decision to bolster security in the capital, describing national security and defence as central government responsibilities. The TNI confirmed that 20,000 Marine Corps personnel had been deployed for readiness, while denying that the move was linked to any particular controversy or current events.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:14 WIB
Prabowo to Review Government Line-up After Alleged Tapping Case Involving Listyo Sigit and Others
President Prabowo Subianto is expected to review government officials following allegations that people within the administration illegally tapped his communications. Gerindra secretary-general Sugiono described the incident as a serious breach from within government, while investigators have named three suspects and are examining a fourth person as a witness.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:14 WIB
Charity Is Not Enough
The opinion piece argues that charitable giving alone cannot resolve poverty and inequality, which it attributes to structural problems and capitalist governance. It calls for replacing the current system with comprehensive Islamic governance, including state control of natural resources and publicly funded education and healthcare.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:12 WIB
Pramono urges Jakarta civil servants to use social media responsibly
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has urged newly appointed civil servants to use social media responsibly and focus on matters related to their official duties. He made the appeal as 3,418 employees were appointed as civil servants, including 15 people with disabilities, and said he hoped future recruitment would fill more of the 88 positions allocated for applicants with disabilities.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:10 WIB
Basarnas Ends KM Virgo Search Operation Despite 53 People Still Missing
Basarnas has ended its 53-day search for the KM Virgo Transport 8, although 53 of the 243 people listed on the vessel’s manifest remain missing. The agency says no further actionable signs of victims have been found, but monitoring will continue and the operation may be reopened if credible leads emerge or the wreck can be raised.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:10 WIB
Received an ETLE ticket? How to pay the fine online via LantasPay
Motorists cited through Indonesia’s electronic traffic enforcement system can use LantasPay, integrated into the Digital Korlantas Polri app, to pay a deposit towards their case and track its progress. The payment is not the final fine: the amount owed is determined by the court, and any excess deposit may be refunded; users are also urged to verify notices through official channels and beware of scams.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:10 WIB
Check: Jakarta Airfares for the Christmas and New Year Holiday Period
Airfares for the 2026/2027 Christmas and New Year holiday period vary significantly by destination, with return tickets from Jakarta to Makassar costing about Rp4.36 million at the cheapest listed fares, compared with around Rp2.32 million to Surabaya. The prices were checked on 4 November 2026 and may change according to seat availability, airline and passenger demand.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:08 WIB
BRIN: Cross-sector weather-modification operation helps improve air quality in South Sumatra
A weather-modification operation involving BRIN, the Indonesian Air Force, BMKG and BNPB has coincided with improvements in air quality, rainfall and visibility in South Sumatra since 24 October 2026. BRIN says it plans to test drone-dispersed micron-sized salt in future operations in Kalimantan, while helicopter water-bombing efforts in South Sumatra have logged 756 flights and used more than 81 million litres of water.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:08 WIB
Jakarta Governor Inaugurates 3,418 Civil Servants at City Hall
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has appointed 3,418 candidates as civil servants in the provincial administration, including 15 people with disabilities. He urged the new officials to strengthen the bureaucracy through integrity, innovation and better public services, while calling for more opportunities for disabled applicants in future recruitment.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:08 WIB
Vintage Car Rolls Back into Ambarrukmo Plaza After Failing to Climb Ramp
A 43-year-old driver was injured when his Daihatsu stalled on a car-park ramp and rolled backwards through the glass entrance of Ambarrukmo Plaza in Sleman. The crash damaged a shop display and three dispensers, with losses estimated at Rp22 million; police urged motorists to check their vehicles and take care on slopes.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:08 WIB
Pelindo accelerates digital transformation of port transaction services
State-owned port operator Pelindo is expanding the use of its Auto Collection System (ACS) dashboard to make port-service payments more efficient, transparent and accountable. The platform lets customers track payment status in real time and supports more accurate recording and reconciliation; it is currently connected to BRI and Mandiri, with further bank integrations planned.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:08 WIB
Five Hong Kong Universities Rank in Asia’s Top 10 in QS Rankings
Five Hong Kong universities remain among Asia’s top 10 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, with the University of Hong Kong retaining first place. Hong Kong officials said the government plans to strengthen the city’s international higher-education standing through the Northern Metropolis University Town, recruitment of international talent and deeper cross-border academic cooperation.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:07 WIB
PKS: If the President Can Be Tapped, What About the Public’s Privacy?
PKS president Almuzzammil Yusuf has condemned the alleged illegal surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto and other state officials, calling for a transparent and thorough investigation. He said the case also raises wider concerns about how the state protects citizens’ privacy and the security of their communications.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:07 WIB
PGEO Rules Out Buyback as It Targets 12.5% Free Float by 2027
Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) says it will not buy back shares because doing so could reduce its public free float, which currently stands at about 11.2%. The company is assessing divestment by existing shareholders or a rights issue to meet the Indonesia Stock Exchange’s free-float requirements of 12.5% by March 2027 and 15% in 2028, subject to internal approvals.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:06 WIB
Army Helicopter Crashes in Central Kalimantan After Technical Problem While Collecting Water to Fight Forest Fires
An Indonesian Army MI-17V5 helicopter carrying eight personnel crashed in waters off Sungai Perlu village, Seruyan, while supporting forest and land-fire suppression operations in Tanjung Puting National Park. Two crew members have been evacuated for medical treatment, while a joint team continues efforts to rescue the other six.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:06 WIB
PLN to extend electricity access to 128 villages in Papua in 2026
PLN says it brought electricity to 128 villages across four Papua provinces in 2026 through its Village Electrification Programme. It has also prepared projects for 199 villages across six provinces, with work due to be completed in stages by 2027, as it adapts construction plans to difficult terrain and limited access.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:06 WIB
The Indonesian Air Force’s role in helping tackle forest and land fires
The Indonesian Air Force has deployed 11 transport aircraft and five helicopters to support efforts against extensive forest and land fires across six provinces. The aircraft are assisting with logistics and weather-modification operations, while helicopters conduct water-bombing missions, as the government seeks stronger coordination amid difficult weather and widespread impacts.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:05 WIB
BSI Chief Outlines Bullion Business Strategy and Support for MSMEs
Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) chief executive Anggoro Eko Cahyo says bullion banking could become a significant growth opportunity, with gold services already attracting new customers and the bank expanding digital access and public education. He also highlighted BSI’s social programmes, including Rp15.5 trillion in Ziswaf distribution, scholarships for 10,000 students and financing for MSMEs and fishing villages.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:05 WIB
Food and Beverage Industry Boss Confident Sector Can Weather Challenges, but Wary of Excise Impact
Indonesia’s food and beverage industry is forecast to grow by 6% to 6.5% through the end of 2026, after expanding 6.51% in the first half. GAPMMI chairman Adhi S Lukman says the sector remains resilient, but is awaiting further discussions on a proposed excise duty on packaged sweetened drinks and its potential effect on prices, consumer purchasing power and growth.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:04 WIB
Seribu Islands Regency Targets Construction of Two Fishermen’s Cooperatives
Seribu Islands Regency plans to build two Merah Putih Fishermen’s Cooperatives, one on Tidung Island and another on Panggang Island. Construction on Tidung is 40 per cent complete, while the Panggang site remains under discussion because it overlaps with a national park; the facilities are intended to support fish marketing, cold-chain storage and higher incomes for local fishers.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:04 WIB
Why Does a Laptop Overheat and Its Fan Become Noisy?
Dust build-up, heavy application use, blocked vents, ageing thermal paste, fan damage and hot surroundings can cause a laptop to overheat and its fan to run loudly. The article outlines simple steps to improve cooling and advises seeking professional servicing if excessive heat or unusual fan noises persist.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:03 WIB
Sant’Egidio and Driyarkara Hold Prayer and Peace Dialogue as Religious Affairs Minister Delivers a Blunt Message
The Sant’Egidio Community and Driyarkara School of Philosophy held a prayer and dialogue event focused on peace, with Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar warning that ego and hatred pose major threats and urging interfaith dialogue to lead to concrete humanitarian action. Speakers also highlighted Indonesia’s values of unity and mutual cooperation as contributions to addressing global humanitarian crises.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:03 WIB
Baznas RI Partners with OIC Youth to Strengthen International Zakat Diplomacy
Baznas RI is exploring a strategic partnership with OIC Youth to promote zakat programmes and build international networks that could unlock diaspora contributions in OIC member states. The initiative also aims to share Indonesia’s community-based zakat management model with other Muslim countries, alongside a youth policy dialogue scheduled for December 2026.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:03 WIB
PGE targets world’s first geothermal-powered green data centre
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) is developing a pilot green data centre at the Kamojang geothermal power plant in West Java, with 5 MW of geothermal electricity and no connection to other power sources. The project is intended to demonstrate geothermal reliability and assess its commercial viability, regulatory requirements and environmental impacts; its success could pave the way for similar facilities at other geothermal sites.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:02 WIB
TNI Deploys Large Numbers of Troops to Jakarta: Pramono Responds
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the provincial government fully supports the central government’s decision to strengthen security in the capital, whose status as the national capital and economic centre makes it strategically important. The military has described the deployment as a routine readiness measure but has not disclosed its purpose or the number of personnel involved, amid speculation it could be related to planned demonstrations.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:02 WIB
Ten Corporations in ASABRI Case Face Rp42bn in Fines and Rp392bn in Asset Confiscations
Prosecutors have sought Rp42 billion in fines and the confiscation of assets worth Rp392 billion from 10 corporations accused of corruption in PT ASABRI’s investment management. The companies are alleged to have caused Rp7.87 trillion in state losses during 2012–2019; the demands now await the court’s consideration.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:01 WIB
Health Ministry Outlines Efforts to Meet Health Workforce Needs at AAAH Conference
Indonesia’s Health Ministry has outlined measures to address health-worker shortages, including data-driven workforce planning, targeted placements and scholarships for students from underserved regions. The government says its priority is filling areas with no health workers, particularly in eastern Indonesia, as it prepares a 2026–2035 health workforce management blueprint.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:01 WIB
PKB Backs Police Probe into Masterminds Behind Illegal Tapping of Prabowo
PKB deputy chairman Jazilul Fawaid has urged police to investigate fully an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto, including identifying the perpetrators and their motives. Police have named three suspects, among them former National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, in a case that also involves alleged electronic-data deletion and illegal access.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:01 WIB
Mini commits to offering EVs alongside petrol-powered cars
Mini says it will continue offering both electric vehicles and petrol-powered models, allowing customers to choose according to their needs. More than a third of its current sales are electric, but petrol cars still account for most sales; globally, the brand delivered 288,290 vehicles in 2025, including 105,535 fully electric models.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:00 WIB
Good Stress and Bad Stress: What Is the Difference?
Stress can be beneficial when it is mild and viewed as a manageable challenge, helping people stay focused and motivated. Prolonged, overwhelming distress can affect mood and health, but reframing a perceived threat as a challenge may help reduce its impact.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:00 WIB
Laid-Off Employees Get Free MacBooks and Rp180 Million in Business Grants
Canva is laying off 1,271 employees, or 22% of its global workforce, describing the move as one of the most difficult in the company’s history. Its support package includes six months’ pay, continued health cover, free MacBooks and US$10,000 grants for former staff starting businesses or community projects, alongside career assistance.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 17:00 WIB
TNI Mi-17V5 Helicopter Crashes While Collecting Water to Fight Forest Fires; One Dead and Two Missing
A TNI Army Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed in Seruyan, Central Kalimantan, during a water-bombing mission to tackle forest and land fires. One crew member has died, five survived and two remain under evacuation, while the cause of the crash is being investigated.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 16:57 WIB
Social Affairs Ministry Welcomes IJTI Support for Nominating Journalist Udin as National Hero
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf has welcomed the Indonesian Television Journalists Association’s support for nominating slain journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, known as Udin Bernas, as a National Hero. The proposal still requires further documentation and review through regional and national procedures, while IJTI says the honour would recognise Udin’s role as a symbol of press freedom and keep attention on his unresolved case.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 16:56 WIB
Food Co-ordinating Minister: 33.2 Million Households to Receive Rice Aid
Indonesia will provide 33.2 million households in the lowest four deciles with 30kg of rice each for October–December 2026, distributed free of charge. The government says the programme is intended to ensure low-income families can access food, while Bulog will oversee distribution; South Sumatra alone has nearly 962,000 recipient households.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 16:56 WIB
Video: 30 Years of Allianz Life and the Keys to Business in the Digital Era and Amid Changing Trends
Allianz Life Indonesia says it is adapting its life and health insurance offerings as it marks 30 years of operations in the country. The insurer faces changing customer needs, rising medical inflation and digitalisation, alongside tighter regulatory, governance, capital and consumer-protection requirements.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
Police Detain 18 People During Raid on Suspected Drug Den in Tanah Abang
Central Jakarta police detained 18 people during a raid on a site suspected of being used for methamphetamine consumption in Tanah Abang, seizing 15 packets of the drug and various paraphernalia. Sixteen people who tested positive for methamphetamine and one who tested positive for benzodiazepines are being processed, while investigators continue to pursue the suspected owner of the drugs, who escaped.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 16:55 WIB
Indonesia’s MPR Becomes a Reference for Bangsamoro Parliament on Democracy and Autonomy
A delegation from Bangsamoro’s parliamentary support service visited Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) to study parliamentary institutions, democratic governance and regional autonomy. The talks covered the MPR’s constitutional role and Indonesia’s special-autonomy arrangements, which may inform Bangsamoro’s development as a relatively new parliament.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 16:54 WIB
Cirebon City SPPGs Agree to Strengthen Food Safety Standards
All Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPGs) in Cirebon City have signed an integrity pact tightening food-safety requirements for Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals programme. The rules require fresh, traceable ingredients and food preparation to take place entirely in SPPG kitchens, with permanent closure possible if violations recur; the city’s 48 units serve about 121,000 beneficiaries.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 16:54 WIB
China’s Captive Giant Panda Population Reaches 830
China’s captive giant panda population has grown to 830, with genetic diversity also improving, an official said at the Global Panda Partners 2026 conference in Chengdu. The country plans to strengthen habitat protection, disease monitoring and international research cooperation, building on ecological corridors that have reconnected local panda populations.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 16:53 WIB
PT PP Wins Rp400 Billion Project from Pupuk Kaltim
State-owned contractor PT PP has secured a Rp400 billion contract from fertiliser producer Pupuk Kaltim to build a new industrial jetty in Bontang, East Kalimantan. The 570-day EPC project is intended to improve bulk-material handling and support the development of Indonesia’s domestic soda ash industry.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 16:52 WIB
Pramono Swears In 3,418 Civil Servants, Including 15 People with Disabilities
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has sworn in 3,418 people as civil servants, including 15 people with disabilities, following their basic training. He said the new civil servants would be placed across almost all Jakarta provincial agencies and urged them to uphold integrity, professionalism and responsive public service.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 16:51 WIB
Army Helicopter Fighting Forest Fires Crashes in Central Kalimantan, Killing One
An Indonesian Army Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed while collecting water for a firefighting operation near Tanjung Puting National Park in Central Kalimantan. One crew member has died, five were rescued and treated in hospital, and two others remain in the process of being evacuated as the Army investigates the cause.