Archive: 5 November 2026
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Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:56 WIB
Bangli Regency Government Helps MSMEs Obtain Business Permits Through OSS
Bangli Regency Government is assisting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with obtaining business permits through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system. The support is intended to help local businesses complete licensing requirements and operate formally.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:56 WIB
Indonesia Pitches New Model for Floating Nuclear Power Plant Development at WETEX 2026
PT Pembangkit Listrik Nuklir presented its business-to-business model for developing a floating nuclear power plant in collaboration with Russia’s Rosatom at WETEX 2026 in Dubai. The companies signed a 200-megawatt power purchase agreement for electricity from a floating power unit intended to supply industry in North Maluku, with the project presented as a way to provide low-carbon power without burdening the state budget.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:55 WIB
Indonesians’ Online Loan Debt Reaches Rp106.48 Trillion as OJK Flags Bad-Debt Risk
Outstanding online lending in Indonesia reached Rp106.48 trillion in September 2026, up 17.02 per cent year on year, with financing to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises also expanding. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported an aggregate 90-day delinquency risk rate of 5.36 per cent and said it is monitoring funding quality, risk management and consumer protection while urging providers to meet minimum capital requirements.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:55 WIB
Banks’ Scramble for Customer Deposits Squeezes Margins
Rising deposit rates and competition for customer funds have pushed up banks’ funding costs, narrowing net interest margins. OJK reported that the sector’s NIM fell to 4.29% in September 2026 from 4.58% a year earlier, while profits continued to grow; it expects margin pressure to persist in the short term and is monitoring banks’ individual conditions.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:55 WIB
MPR Deputy Speaker Stresses Importance of Dialogue and Collaboration in Facing Global Challenges
MPR Deputy Speaker Lestari Moerdijat called for stronger dialogue and collaboration among government, business and civil society to address global challenges, speaking at the 17th Bosphorus Summit in Istanbul. She also highlighted education, disaster cooperation, and the central role of women and young people in building lasting peace and stability.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:55 WIB
Bomb threat diverts Italy-bound aircraft to France
An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to an airbase in Normandy after a bomb threat was reported on board. French authorities monitored the incident as the aircraft changed course over southern Paris before heading to Évreux Air Base.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:55 WIB
780,000 Expected to Join Further Protests in France on Thursday
Around 780,000 people are expected to take part in demonstrations across France against the high cost of living, with authorities deploying 70,000 police and gendarmes. Workers, public servants, pensioners and students are expected to demand higher wages and measures to boost purchasing power, while strikes are likely to disrupt transport services.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:54 WIB
West Java’s economy grows 5.89% in Q3 2026, outpacing national rate
West Java’s economy grew 5.89% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, above the national growth rate of 5.47% and up from 5.19% a year earlier. Manufacturing remained the largest contributor, while household spending dominated expenditure and government consumption recorded the fastest growth.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:54 WIB
Jokowi Says Hearing Went Well, Shows Judge Primary-School to Undergraduate Diplomas
Former president Joko Widodo said a defamation hearing over allegations that his university diploma was forged proceeded smoothly, and that he presented original education certificates from primary school through university to the judges. The hearing also saw lawyers for defendant Roy Suryo question Jokowi about police leadership during the investigation, prompting a noisy reaction from supporters in court.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:54 WIB
Government works to reopen Gayo Lues–Southwest Aceh route after landslide
Local authorities and a joint response team are working to restore the Gayo Lues–Southwest Aceh road link after a landslide brought traffic to a complete halt and destroyed a bridge, killing one person. Floodwaters have begun to recede, while officials continue monitoring conditions, assessing needs and delivering assistance to affected residents.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:53 WIB
South Korea in talks over Indonesian carbon storage
Indonesia and South Korea are discussing ways to use Indonesia’s carbon storage capacity, with progress dependent on technical feasibility studies. Existing memoranda involving Pertamina Hulu Energi, ExxonMobil, SK Group and POSCO International are preliminary frameworks rather than binding investment commitments; South Korea was Indonesia’s sixth-largest source of foreign direct investment in January–September 2026.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:53 WIB
New Jersey Elects Its First Muslim US Congressman, a Former Gaza Volunteer
Adam Hamawy, a plastic surgeon and former volunteer doctor in Gaza, has won a seat in the US House of Representatives for New Jersey, taking 70.8 per cent of the vote with 80 per cent counted. His campaign gained momentum amid progressive discontent over Israel’s war in Gaza, while his military service and humanitarian work abroad also featured prominently.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:53 WIB
KAI President Director: Gambir Station and Monas Revamp Targeted for Completion in Two Years
PT Kereta Api Indonesia plans to revamp Gambir Station alongside the redevelopment of the Monas area, with the work expected to take two years in two phases. The plan includes connecting the station with western-corridor MRT Jakarta services, strengthening Gambir’s role as a long-distance rail gateway and an intermodal hub in central Jakarta.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:52 WIB
InJourney Airports Wins Reksa Bandha Award for Managing Ahmad Yani Airport
InJourney Airports has received the 2026 Reksa Bandha Award from the Finance Ministry’s Directorate General of State Assets for its management of Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang. The award recognises the company’s stewardship of state-owned assets, while passenger numbers at the airport grew by about 1% year on year in the first nine months of 2026.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:52 WIB
After Testifying at Roy Suryo’s Trial, Jokowi Continues as Witness for Dr Tifa
Former president Joko Widodo gave evidence in the defamation case concerning allegations that his diploma was forged, first at Roy Suryo’s trial and then at the separate trial of Tifauzia Tyassuma, known as Dr Tifa. Tifa faces multiple charges under the Criminal Code and the Electronic Information and Transactions Law.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:52 WIB
Indonesian Retail Businesses Under Pressure as Sales Slow and Operating Costs Keep Rising
Indonesia’s retail sector still has room to grow, but weaker purchasing power and slower sales at established outlets are squeezing profits. Retailers are also grappling with rising rent, wage, electricity and promotional costs, as well as competition from e-commerce platforms and TikTok Shop.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:52 WIB
KAI to Build Ngurah Rai–Canggu Tram in Two Phases, with Completion Targeted in Two Years
KAI has briefed President Prabowo on plans for a Bali tram connecting Ngurah Rai Airport with Canggu via Kuta, Legian and Seminyak. The project is expected to cost more than Rp2 trillion and take two years to complete, with construction targeted to begin in 2027 as a measure to ease congestion and support tourism and cultural objectives.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:52 WIB
Eight Goats Found Torn to Pieces in a Pen in Rongkop, Gunungkidul
Eight goats were found dead in separate pens in Botodayaan, Gunungkidul, with bite wounds that police suspect were caused by wild dogs. Police and local livestock health officials visited the sites, while residents were advised to bring livestock kept in fields back home to prevent further attacks.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:51 WIB
OJK Completes Study on Recovering Capital Market Investors’ Losses
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has completed a study on strengthening investor compensation by recovering illicit gains from capital market violators, drawing on international enforcement practices including cooperation with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The mechanism would assess illicit profits, avoided losses and provable investor harm, but OJK has not yet set compensation amounts, eligible recipients or implementation dates for specific cases.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:51 WIB
Airlangga Aims to Complete IEU-CEPA Signing on 21 November 2026
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto is targeting 21 November 2026 for the signing of the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), with the deal expected to take effect in early 2027. The agreement is being expedited as Indonesia is set to lose its EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) tariff benefits next year.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:51 WIB
Roy Suryo Questions Jokowi over Gibran’s Education Certificate Rulings at Supreme Court and Constitutional Court
At Roy Suryo’s trial over alleged defamation of Joko Widodo, Suryo asked the former president about court rulings concerning Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s certificate recognising his overseas secondary education. The judge stopped the question as irrelevant to the case; Suryo then asked Jokowi about a village head he had known during a university community-service placement.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:51 WIB
Retail and Wholesale Trade Employs the Most People in Jakarta in August 2026
Wholesale and retail trade accounted for 22.67% of employment in Jakarta in August 2026, making it the city’s largest employing sector. The number of employed residents rose by 84,000 year on year to 5.21 million, while unemployment fell by 12,000 to 318,000.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:51 WIB
IDX Holds CMSE 2026 as Investor Numbers Top 32.7 Million SID: Strategy to Boost Capital Market Literacy
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), together with the country’s securities clearing and central depository institutions and backed by the Financial Services Authority, is holding CMSE 2026 to promote financial literacy and informed investing. Indonesia had 32.72 million capital market investor accounts as of 15 October, including 10.3 million stock investors, prompting a renewed focus on investment knowledge, goals and risk awareness.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:51 WIB
Indonesia Seeks Strategic Partnerships at ADIPEC 2026, with Energy Security a Priority
Indonesia used ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi to promote upstream oil and gas investment opportunities and pursue strategic partnerships with international energy companies. SKK Migas says the initiative aims to convert investment and collaboration into higher production, stronger energy security and sustainable economic growth.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:50 WIB
DPD Chairman Says Green Democracy Could Offer Hope for Indonesia’s Economy
DPD chairman Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin says the chamber’s green democracy concept seeks to balance economic growth with social justice, ethical politics and environmental protection. The idea was discussed at a forum marking the DPD’s 22 years, which also focused on regional development challenges and ways to ensure that institutional work produces tangible follow-up.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:50 WIB
Jokowi Shakes Hands with Roy Suryo After Testifying at Fake-Diploma Allegations Trial
Former Indonesian president Joko Widodo shook hands with Roy Suryo after giving evidence in the trial over allegations that Jokowi’s diploma was fake. Suryo faces charges of defamation and offences under electronic information laws, with prosecutors citing provisions of the Criminal Code and the Electronic Information and Transactions Law.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:50 WIB
Bangli Regency Facilitates MSME Licensing Through Training and OSS Assistance in Susut
Bangli Regency has held training and provided assistance to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Susut obtain business licences through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system. The initiative aims to improve legal certainty, competitiveness and market access, while supporting local economic growth.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:50 WIB
Important Announcement Expected Tomorrow on the Fate of Export Proceeds in US Dollars
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto says the government will announce a new policy on export proceeds (DHE), with Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara indicating it is intended to encourage more US dollar proceeds to be converted into rupiah. The government is also reviewing rules that hinder exports and preparing measures to facilitate imports for export production.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:49 WIB
Indonesia to deploy special police at courts to protect judges
Indonesia’s National Police plans to deploy a dedicated police force at courts under a memorandum of understanding and cooperation agreement, aiming to protect judges and prevent disruptions during hearings. The Judicial Commission welcomed the plan, saying the officers would support its oversight work and help uphold an independent judiciary and the rule of law.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:49 WIB
Taishin International Bank Opens Flagship Private Banking Branch in Southern Taiwan
Taishin International Bank has opened a flagship private banking branch in Kaohsiung and signed an alliance with Swiss bank UBP to strengthen wealth management services for high-net-worth clients. The move supports Taiwan’s government ambition to become an Asian asset management hub and expands the banks’ international expertise, products and advisory capabilities.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:47 WIB
BPS Data Show Jakarta Unemployment Fell by 12,000
Jakarta had 318,000 unemployed people in August 2026, a decline of 12,000 from a year earlier, while the number in work rose by 84,000. The open unemployment rate fell to 5.75%, although outcomes varied by education level and across the capital’s municipalities.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:47 WIB
Indonesia pushes sago downstreaming to boost food self-sufficiency
Indonesia is promoting downstream processing of sago into higher-value food and non-food products, including noodles, bio-packaging and bioethanol, while reusing processing waste. The initiative aims to diversify food sources beyond rice, strengthen food self-sufficiency and sovereignty, and develop sago-producing regions into processing hubs.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:46 WIB
2026 wage subsidy distribution awaits budget approval, ministry says
Indonesia’s Manpower Ministry says the 2026 wage subsidy programme remains at the coordination and budget-submission stage with the Finance Ministry. The planned fourth-quarter aid would provide eligible workers Rp300,000 a month for October to December, paid as a Rp900,000 lump sum, to support workers’ finances and household purchasing power.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:45 WIB
Plastic Industry Leaders Meet Industry Minister, Receive Pledge of Support
Industry Minister M Sarmuji met representatives of Indonesia’s plastics industry, who said rising imports were putting pressure on domestic production. He pledged to review their concerns and consider measures including Indonesian National Standards certification and anti-dumping action, while urging local producers to improve competitiveness.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:44 WIB
Roy Suryo’s Team Presses Jokowi on Why He Did Not Show His Degree Certificate Earlier
At a hearing in East Jakarta District Court, lawyers for defendant Roy Suryo questioned former president Joko Widodo over why he had not shown his university degree certificate when allegations that it was fake first emerged. Jokowi said he doubted that showing it in an informal forum would resolve the matter and wanted it settled in court; Roy faces charges including defamation and alleged violations of electronic information laws.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:44 WIB
Agora and Carousell Highlight Indonesia’s Video Commerce Potential
Agora and Carousell point to Indonesia’s rapid growth in video commerce, where transactions rose 90% year on year to 2.6 billion, alongside a 75% increase in active sellers. The companies say reliable, low-latency interactive streaming is crucial to scaling live shopping, and cite Carousell Live’s rapid growth across several Southeast Asian markets as an example.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:44 WIB
Utility Pole in the Middle of South Jakarta Road Causes Congestion and Accidents
A leaning utility pole remains in the middle of Jalan Sawo in South Jakarta, obstructing traffic despite the road having been widened about two months ago. South Jakarta’s Bina Marga office says it has inspected the pole, which PLN does not claim ownership of, and has notified utility owners that it plans to arrange for the pole to be cut down.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:43 WIB
Social Affairs Ministry and KPAI Join Forces to Protect Students’ Rights at Sekolah Rakyat
The Social Affairs Ministry and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) have agreed to strengthen oversight of Sekolah Rakyat, children’s social welfare institutions and social rehabilitation services. Their priorities include clearer institutional status, comprehensive child safeguarding in boarding schools, and improved education access and protection for vulnerable children.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:43 WIB
Video: Food Innovation with a Fibre-Rich Creamer Responds to Lifestyle Trends
Indonesia’s food-ingredient manufacturing industry is expanding as demand grows for healthier products to support changing lifestyles. Fiber Crème says its premium plant-based creamer, developed through research and patented in Indonesia and overseas, offers a fibre-rich alternative for use in both food and drinks.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:41 WIB
BKPM pushes tin downstreaming into tin chemicals
Indonesia’s Investment and Downstreaming Ministry/BKPM wants tin processing to extend beyond solder into tin chemicals used in bottle manufacturing and other industries. The initiative aims to build on the country’s substantial tin reserves and develop a broader domestic electronics industry, following the example of nickel-based electric vehicle battery production.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:41 WIB
KAI Chief Officially Cancels Plan to Import Used Japanese Commuter Trains
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has abandoned plans to import used Japanese commuter trainsets, saying it wants to support domestic industry and provide new trains. KAI needs 23 trainsets, with some to be built by state-owned manufacturer INKA; eight are urgently required, and the full fleet is expected to be delivered within two to three years.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:41 WIB
Indonesia redirects US$204 million to support poultry and corn farmers
Indonesia will reallocate Rp3.7 trillion (about US$204 million) from nonessential spending to support small-scale poultry farmers and corn growers, including through corn purchases and a minimum egg purchase price of Rp24,000 per kilogram. Bulog and ID FOOD have also set aside a Rp30 billion revolving fund for egg purchases, as the government seeks to stabilise farm-gate prices, secure livestock feed and sustain small poultry businesses.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:40 WIB
Full List of Year-End Incentives to Boost the Economy
The government has announced a package of year-end measures aimed at supporting household purchasing power and mobility over the Christmas and New Year period. The package includes food and wage assistance, free bank accounts for eligible low-income Indonesians, and transport discounts, as the government targets 5.4% economic growth in the 2026 state budget.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:38 WIB
Wiyagus Urges South Sulawesi Regional Heads to Turn Integrity into Action for the Public’s Benefit
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Akhmad Wiyagus has urged regional heads across South Sulawesi to turn their signed integrity commitments into concrete action, ensuring public funds serve the people. He outlined six measures to strengthen oversight and prevent corruption, including risk mapping, tighter controls throughout the budget cycle and regular monitoring.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:37 WIB
Police Chief Tells Officers to Stay Focused After Alleged Prabowo Bugging Case Emerges
National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto has urged officers to continue focusing on public security and community service amid legal proceedings against senior police officers over alleged illegal surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto and others. He said the case was strictly law enforcement and unrelated to internal rivalry; three active generals have reportedly been named suspects and detained.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:37 WIB
One Person Killed in Landslide in Gayo Lues, Aceh
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said one person, identified as Angelina, died in a landslide in Gayo Lues, Aceh. The disaster has left key road routes and a bridge impassable, disrupting access while local authorities work to reopen them.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:37 WIB
Education Ministry: Teachers’ Creativity Boosts Students’ Interest in Learning
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has praised Kupang teachers for using engaging, locally adapted teaching methods to improve pupils’ interest in learning and confidence. Officials say supportive school environments and collaboration among teachers, school leaders and committees are vital to quality foundational education.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:36 WIB
From Habibie to Prabowo: A history of wiretapping controversies involving Indonesian presidents
Allegations of wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto are the latest in a series of surveillance controversies involving Indonesian leaders, spanning the Habibie era, Megawati’s claims, Australia’s monitoring of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and suspected devices found at facilities used by Joko Widodo. The latest case has implicated former National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two senior officers, renewing concerns about political surveillance, privacy and the conduct of security agencies.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:36 WIB
Jokowi agrees to take oath before testifying in defamation trial
Former president Joko Widodo agreed to take an oath before testifying at the East Jakarta District Court in cases against Roy Suryo and physician Tifauzia Tyassuma over allegations that his university diploma was forged. Prosecutors have charged the defendants with slander, defamation and alleged violations of electronic information laws.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 17:35 WIB
Two Chinese Nationals Pose as Passengers to Steal Money on Jakarta–Bali Flight
Police have arrested two Chinese nationals accused of stealing US$800 from an Australian passenger’s bag aboard a Batik Air flight from Jakarta to Denpasar. The suspects were detained in Bali and face charges carrying a potential seven-year prison sentence, while investigators continue to examine whether the victim was deliberately targeted and are checking the suspects’ immigration history.