The Indonesian Bishops’ Conference (KWI) has welcomed the National Police’s ‘Sunday of Love’ initiative, which aims to strengthen ties with Catholic communities and promote safety and order. The Church says dioceses nationwide are ready to work with police, building on existing cooperation and shared commitments to public welfare and social harmony.

Searah has begun producing gas at the Maha offshore field in East Kalimantan, with output expected to rise gradually to 230 million standard cubic feet per day. The project is projected to help strengthen domestic gas supplies, while Maha and other developments are expected to lift South Hub production to about 750 MMSCFD at plateau.

Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency has named three police generals as suspects in an alleged illegal surveillance and unauthorised access case involving President Prabowo Subianto as one of the targets. Investigators say the alleged wiretapping ran from 2025 until October 2026, with numbers reportedly added to a lawful-interception system without verification and recordings later deleted; the President was informed, according to Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra.

Jordanian prosecutors have charged three suspects with terrorism over a shooting at a Greek Orthodox church that killed nine people and wounded 25. The most serious charge carries a possible death sentence, while the attack has also prompted Jordan to strike alleged terrorist organisations in Syria, causing a brief diplomatic rift.

Alexander Lukashenko said Donald Trump should lead the United Nations and “clean up” the organisation, praising him for the initiatives he could pursue. Lukashenko also described himself as a Trump supporter; his remarks came at an international security conference in Minsk attended by about 600 participants from 50 countries.

Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra says three senior Indonesian police officers, including National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, have been detained as suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping and electronic-data deletion case. They face charges under the new Criminal Code and the Electronic Information and Transactions Law, carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

Martha Amalia Iflahah says she was shocked when her husband, Dwi Bagus Martono, told her he had been secretly married to Dini Hardiyanti for two years and that Dini and her young son were missing. She denies knowing about the alleged murders and mutilation; Dwi has been arrested and faces charges of premeditated murder, which carry penalties including death or life imprisonment.

Rapid changes in temperature and humidity during the transition from the rainy to dry season can raise the risk of infections, particularly among pregnant women, babies, children, older people and those with chronic conditions. A Denpasar midwife advises preventive measures including good hygiene, mosquito control, routine antenatal care and prompt medical attention for prolonged fever.

Lumajang Regency in East Java has declared a hydrometeorological disaster emergency after landslides and flooding affected six districts, including areas hit by lahar flows from Mount Semeru. Officials urged residents in riverside and landslide-prone areas to remain alert amid continuing heavy rain; a landslide in Pronojiwo recently killed a father and his child.

Indonesian specialty coffees attracted visitors and potential buyers at the Swiss Coffee Festival, where the country participated for the fourth time. Indonesia’s coffee exports to Switzerland reached a decade-high of about US$32 million in 2025, and exhibitors secured new enquiries for several varieties, including decaffeinated, robusta and West Java honey-process coffee.

House of Representatives Commission VIII member Selly Andriany Gantina has urged the government to exempt menstrual products from VAT or offset the tax through subsidies, arguing that the costs disproportionately burden low-income women. She also called for gender considerations to be built into fiscal policy and for improved access to menstrual products alongside sanitation, clean water, reproductive health services and education.

Indonesia’s Hajj and Umrah travel sector is expanding, with agencies competing to offer affordable packages while maintaining pilgrims’ safety, comfort and focus on worship. A recent South Jakarta travel fair showcased the range of services and promotions available, with NRA Group Tour and Travel receiving a Best Sales award for its performance at the event.

Central Kalimantan’s Huma Betang Job Fair 2026 will offer around 8,000 vacancies, with local residents—particularly recent graduates—given priority. The free five-day event aims to connect local jobseekers with employers and support employment and regional economic growth.

Yusril Ihza Mahendra says investigators are examining whether political figures beyond the three detained suspects, or foreign parties, were involved in the alleged eavesdropping of President Prabowo. He urged the public not to speculate, stressing that any law-enforcement action must be based on evidence, and said the investigation could be expanded to establish who was involved and why.

A global study projects that annual cervical cancer cases will rise by 20.2% and deaths by 39.3% by 2050, with the steepest increases expected in sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers warn that no region is on track to meet the World Health Organization’s elimination target without wider access to HPV vaccination, screening and treatment.

PT Prima Karya Sarana Sejahtera (PKSS) has provided thousands of KN95 masks and sterile milk to the Central Kalimantan provincial government to help protect residents from the health effects of haze caused by forest and land fires. The company says the donation forms part of its social responsibility, while the government is also tightening security at fire-affected sites to prevent unauthorised activities.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) questioned a Summarecon Agung director as a witness about staffing at the parent company and its subsidiary, PT Kencana Jayaproperti Agung. The questioning is part of an investigation into alleged bribery involving land-use rights at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency, in which eight people have been named suspects.

A joint effort by Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital and Bali’s provincial social affairs agency cremated 22 unclaimed bodies, including seven foreign nationals and nine infants, in Kerobokan. The hospital said unpaid medical-care and morgue-storage costs totalled about Rp 4 billion, while the provincial agency covered Rp 170 million in cremation expenses.

Three serving police generals, including Listyo Sigit Prabowo, have been named suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving phone numbers belonging to senior officials and other public figures. Investigators say the suspects allegedly ordered surveillance without the required legal procedures and later sought to delete the collected files and logs.

BRI Insurance says its human-resource strategy extends beyond improving performance to developing employees’ potential, strengthening organisational culture and preparing for industry change. The insurer received a five-star rating at the 2026 Top Human Capital Awards, while two senior executives were also recognised for their leadership in human capital.

Indonesia recorded net foreign portfolio inflows of US$13.23 billion from January to 23 October 2026, according to Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti. Although the third quarter saw net outflows, inflows resumed in the fourth quarter, supported by government debt securities and Bank Indonesia rupiah instruments.

National Police Criminal Investigation Agency chief Asep Safrudin said investigators are still at an early stage and have not disclosed the alleged motive for illegal surveillance or who may have used its results. He said three active or former senior police officers are suspected of ordering wiretaps without a law-enforcement basis, targeting the President and a range of public figures and organisations, with electronic data allegedly erased to conceal traces.

Indonesia signed several strategic upstream oil and gas agreements at ADIPEC 2026, covering drilling services, offshore vessel chartering, surveying and mapping, and reservoir stimulation. SKK Migas says upstream investment reached US$14.9 billion in 2025 and is forecast to rise to US$17.87 billion in 2026, while promoting opportunities across 128 sedimentary basins, including 65 unexplored ones.

Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is questioning two Klaten officials about alleged instructions by the inactive regent, Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo, to favour a particular company in procurement contracts. The investigation forms part of a wider alleged corruption case involving five areas, including procurement, mining permits and payments connected to an audit by the State Audit Board.

Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) says three suspects allegedly ordered the unlawful interception of President Prabowo Subianto’s telephone communications between 2025 and 2026, without investigators’ requests or a connection to law enforcement. Investigators say the suspects also allegedly erased traces of the surveillance in October 2026 and face charges carrying potential prison terms of up to 10 years.

PDIP has welcomed the police response to alleged illegal wiretapping and called for a thorough investigation into whether similar tactics have been used to target civil society, journalists and political figures. Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto said such acts, particularly when involving data deletion and unauthorised access to electronic systems, infringe human rights and democratic rights.

A large-scale cyberattack has disrupted temperature controls in supermarkets across Germany and several other European countries, forcing retailers to discard spoiled food and causing losses reportedly worth hundreds of thousands of euros. Initial findings suggest the attackers targeted older refrigeration equipment no longer receiving manufacturer support or security updates; the full extent of the damage remains under investigation.

President Prabowo Subianto was informed by the national police chief about allegations that the president and other officials had been illegally wiretapped, Justice Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said. Police have named three officers as suspects, alleging they intercepted the communications of officials and other figures without authorisation and deleted system logs; a fourth person is being questioned as a witness.

Pasaman officials and a national task force inspected reconstruction projects, including a completed bridge, road paving, school repairs and a health-centre upgrade, to assess progress and quality. The work is intended to restore transport, education and other essential services, while officials warned that river erosion and the approaching rainy season could threaten infrastructure unless remaining repairs are completed and protective measures are taken.

Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) questioned two private-sector witnesses as it investigates alleged gratification involving former tax official Muhammad Haniv. The commission is seeking information about money flows; it alleges Haniv received up to Rp20.7 billion from taxpayer companies.

Yusril Ihza Mahendra said he did not know whether Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s phone had been illegally tapped, adding that information so far concerned President Prabowo, several ministers and politicians. The alleged surveillance remains under police investigation, while the article also reports that three people have been named as suspects and detained.

Police in North Sumatra have detained former Sibolga mayor Jamaludin Pohan and three other suspects over alleged corruption in a Rp22 billion modern fish market project. Investigators estimate state losses at Rp5.031 billion, citing construction defects and alleged irregularities in project payments; the case files have been declared complete and the suspects are due to be handed over to prosecutors.