Archive: 5 November 2026
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Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:53 WIB
Deputy Minister: Villages Have a Strategic Role in Accelerating Stunting Reduction
Deputy Minister Ahmad Riza Patria says villages are central to accelerating stunting reduction, calling for coordinated action across all levels of government and community services. South Kalimantan is mobilising 12 provincial agencies through programmes including Posyandu support, family food security, nutrition initiatives and housing and sanitation improvements.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:53 WIB
Satpol PP Enlists Residents to Maintain Order on Pari Island
Jakarta’s municipal public order agency is involving residents and local stakeholders in efforts to maintain safety and public order on Pari Island. The initiative includes monitoring the area and reminding street vendors to comply with rules, keep the environment clean and avoid misusing public facilities.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:53 WIB
Jokowi Remains Silent When Asked About Listyo Sigit Becoming a Suspect in Prabowo Wiretapping Case
Former Indonesian president Joko Widodo declined to comment after police named former national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two other generals as suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto. Sigit, who served as Jokowi’s aide and was appointed police chief by him, was dismissed from his subsequent post as presidential chief of staff on 4 November.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:53 WIB
BPS: Indonesia’s Economy Grows 5.47% in Q3 2026 as Unemployment Edges Down
Indonesia’s economy grew 5.47% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, while the open unemployment rate fell by 0.09 percentage points to 4.75% in August. The labour force and number of people in work both increased, although unemployment remained at 7.38 million and women’s unemployment rose slightly.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:53 WIB
Two Teenage Necklace Snatchers Who Targeted Foreign Nationals Arrested While Refuelling
Police in Kuta have arrested two teenagers suspected of a series of necklace snatchings in Badung, including thefts targeting foreign nationals. The suspects allegedly acted separately and face up to nine years in prison under Indonesia’s aggravated theft provisions; a third suspect remains at large.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:52 WIB
Indonesia’s Digital Economy Could Reach US$600 Billion by 2030
Indonesia’s digital economy is projected to reach US$600 billion by 2030, supported by its large, youthful population and growing digital activity. MMA Global Indonesia’s Shanti Tolani says collaboration between technology firms, media publishers and marketing businesses—and an integrated approach to traditional and digital media—will be crucial to seizing that growth.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:51 WIB
Exercise may help lower dementia risk after menopause
Neurologist Rhonda Voskuhl says physical activity and targeted cognitive training may help protect women’s brain health after menopause, when declining oestrogen can affect memory and information processing. She recommends regular cardiovascular and strength exercise, alongside learning new skills, a nutritious diet and social engagement.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:50 WIB
Indonesia uses data-driven approach to map disaster recovery needs in Aceh
Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy worked with Aceh Tamiang authorities and local startup Niriksagara to use AI-powered mapping to assess infrastructure conditions and economic activity in areas affected by disaster. The findings are intended to help identify rehabilitation priorities and inform the national post-disaster recovery and reconstruction plan for Sumatra.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:50 WIB
Manpower Ministry Says AI Will Not Replace Employment Placement Officers
The Manpower Ministry says artificial intelligence will support, rather than replace, employment placement officers, whose human judgement remains essential for counselling and verifying information. It has set out five support pillars, including AI and data training, integrated systems, suitable task assignments, institutional resources, and collaboration with employers, to modernise job-placement services.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:50 WIB
Forest and Land Fires Burn Indonesia’s Economy as Forestry Sector Slumps, Statistics Agency Says
Indonesia’s forestry subsector swung from 6.02% growth in the second quarter of 2026 to a 2.52% contraction in the third quarter, which the national statistics agency linked to the disruption caused by forest and land fires. Growth also slowed in Kalimantan and Sulawesi, while Sumatra’s rate was broadly unchanged; other regions recorded faster growth.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:49 WIB
KPK Summons Acting Pemalang Regent’s Nephew in Anom Widiyantoro Case
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has summoned the nephew of acting Pemalang Regent Nurkholes and other officials and business figures as witnesses in its extortion investigation involving inactive regent Anom Widiyantoro. The inquiry follows a July 2026 sting operation and concerns two alleged extortion schemes, including demands for money from local government agencies, regional enterprises and private parties.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:49 WIB
MPR Hopes Library Will Become a Centre for Constitutional Literacy
The MPR’s Head of Public Relations and Information Systems, Budi Muliawan, said its library should become Indonesia’s leading centre for constitutional literacy and education on the Four Pillars. Plans under discussion include digitising historical documents, expanding constitutional-law collections and developing digital and community-based educational programmes.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:48 WIB
Jokowi Explains His UGM Undergraduate Graduation Process at Roy Suryo Case Hearing
Former Indonesian president Joko Widodo told an East Jakarta court that he completed the academic requirements for his undergraduate degree at Gadjah Mada University, including a thesis examination in October 1985 and graduation the following month. He also confirmed the diploma and photograph presented in court were his, and said he had not authorised research into the document or agreed to show the original to a group that visited his home.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:48 WIB
Mount Semeru Erupts Again, Pyroclastic Flow Travels 4.5km
Mount Semeru erupted repeatedly on 5 November, sending a pyroclastic flow 4.5km from the summit and an ash column 700 metres above the crater. Authorities have maintained the volcano’s Alert Level III status and urged residents and sand miners to avoid hazardous areas around Besuk Kobokan and the crater.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:48 WIB
Jokowi Testifies in Roy Suryo Trial; Judge Warns Against Live-Streaming
Former Indonesian president Joko Widodo testified in Roy Suryo’s trial over alleged defamation and slander concerning Jokowi’s academic credentials. The presiding judge warned attendees, media and defence lawyers not to livestream proceedings and said anyone breaching courtroom rules could be removed.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:48 WIB
Religious Affairs Ministry Issues Guidelines to Protect Islamic Boarding School Students
Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Ministry has issued national technical guidelines requiring Islamic boarding schools to embed student safeguarding in their institutional governance. The guidance sets out prevention, safe reporting and case-handling measures, placing responsibility for children’s safety on adults and institutions.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:47 WIB
KPAI urges Social Affairs Ministry to bring home child trafficking victims from Singapore
Indonesia’s Child Protection Commission has urged the Social Affairs Ministry to arrange the rehabilitation and repatriation of 18 babies who were illegally adopted in Singapore after being trafficked from Indonesia. The appeal follows convictions of 13 people in Bandung and a call to review the adoptions and pursue the overseas network involved.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:47 WIB
Decision due tomorrow as ULTJ seeks approval for Rp14.57tn acquisition of Frisian Flag
Ultrajaya Milk Industry & Trading Company will ask shareholders to approve its proposed Rp14.57tn acquisition of all shares in Frisian Flag Indonesia at an extraordinary meeting on 6 November 2026. The deal is linked to a rights issue of up to 7.88 billion new shares and would make FrieslandCampina International Holding the new controlling shareholder, triggering a mandatory tender offer for ULTJ’s publicly held shares.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:47 WIB
Baznas to accelerate zakat-based poverty reduction in Yogyakarta in 2027
Indonesia’s National Alms Agency (Baznas) is targeting assistance for 25,704 beneficiaries in Yogyakarta Special Region in 2027, with programmes designed around local needs and verified through national social and economic data. The agency says zakat initiatives should deliver measurable improvements in living standards and self-reliance, while also supporting beneficiaries’ spiritual development.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:46 WIB
Mahupiki Says ‘Illicit Enrichment’ Should Not Be Included in Asset Forfeiture Bill
The Indonesian Society of Criminal Law and Criminology (Mahupiki) has warned that including illicit enrichment provisions in the Asset Forfeiture Bill could undermine legal certainty and the presumption of innocence. It also cautioned that the provisions could be used to target political opponents, and said any such measure should instead be addressed through separate legislation or the Criminal Code.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:45 WIB
Miss Thailand Scandal: Donations Allegedly Diverted to Build Villas
Former Miss Thailand Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee is under investigation over allegations that her charity misused donations worth hundreds of millions of baht, including funds allegedly channelled towards villa construction in Phuket. Police are examining possible public fraud, money laundering and computer crime offences, while Panadda has separately accused her husband and a contractor of defrauding the foundation of about 50 million baht; no one has been found guilty.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:45 WIB
National Economic Council Urges Breakthrough to Accelerate Artisanal Mining Permits
Indonesia’s National Economic Council (DEN) is urging a more practical and flexible policy to speed up the issuance of People’s Mining Permits (IPR), arguing that lengthy administrative requirements are delaying legal mining activity and livelihoods. It proposes allowing operations to proceed under a policy breakthrough subject to review after one to two years, while maintaining safety, technical and environmental standards and coordinating across government and other stakeholders.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:45 WIB
Transport Ministry pledges support for evacuation after Army helicopter crash in Central Kalimantan
Indonesia’s Transport Ministry says it is coordinating airport facilities and aviation services to support the evacuation after an Army Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed during a forest-fire water-bombing mission in Central Kalimantan. Five of the eight people aboard were receiving medical treatment, while three had died, according to preliminary reports.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:45 WIB
Jokowi on His Diploma Photograph: ‘Why Would I Put Dumatno’s Photo on It?’
Former president Joko Widodo told an East Jakarta court that the photograph on his undergraduate diploma was his, rejecting claims that it showed someone named Dumatno Budi Utomo. He also gave details of the diploma’s issue date and registration number, while the case concerns allegations against Roy Suryo over claims that Jokowi’s diploma was fake.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:44 WIB
Trade Minister Closes 41st TEI as Potential Transactions Reach US$22.94 Billion
The 41st Trade Expo Indonesia generated potential transactions worth US$22.94 billion across 426 memoranda of understanding, exceeding its US$17.5 billion target, with buyers from 151 countries and strong participation from Indonesian MSMEs. The Trade Ministry says it will follow up on agreements through a three-stage business-matching strategy to turn opportunities into export contracts.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:44 WIB
Man Planning to Sell Phone for Cash Is Robbed at Machete Point in West Jakarta
A man selling a Samsung Z Flip 5 through Facebook was robbed during an in-person cash-on-delivery meeting in Tamansari, West Jakarta. Police arrested a suspect and recovered the phone and a machete, while they continue to search for another man believed to have been involved; the suspect faces charges under Article 479 of the Criminal Code.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:42 WIB
Indonesia Concludes ADIPEC 2026 Participation with Drive to Accelerate Upstream Development
Indonesia used its participation at ADIPEC 2026 to promote upstream oil and gas investment, highlighting exploration potential and the need for technology and international partnerships. SKK Migas also stressed that domestic gas needs take priority over exports, as major projects and new strategic agreements advance.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:42 WIB
Judge Cuts Jokowi Short: Just Answer the Question, Don’t Comment
Former president Joko Widodo testified in Roy Suryo’s defamation trial over allegations that Jokowi’s university degree was fake. After Jokowi criticised Suryo’s conduct when responding to a prosecutor’s question, the judge instructed him to answer the question directly; he then said he objected to Suryo’s remarks.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:40 WIB
More Than 676,000 Offending Trucks on Indonesia’s Roads—But Are They Being Punished?
Indonesia’s Transport Ministry recorded more than 676,000 violations among vehicles inspected from January to 30 October 2026, with documentation and load-capacity breaches accounting for most cases. Only about 30% of offending vehicles faced enforcement, and most received warnings rather than fines, prompting continued monitoring and review by the ministry.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:39 WIB
Deputy DPD Speaker Highlights the Irony of Natural Resource Wealth in the Regions
Tamsil Linrung says natural resource wealth extracted from regional communities often fails to benefit them, with much of it instead going overseas. He called for the DPD to engage more directly with communities and support President Prabowo Subianto’s strategic programmes, including through publicising the Asta Cita agenda.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:38 WIB
Tabanan Police Chief Leads Prison Drug Raid, 20 Inmates Give Urine Samples
Tabanan police and prison officers searched the Class IIB Tabanan prison, screening 20 inmates as part of an operation to prevent drugs entering and circulating within the facility. No drugs or prohibited substances were found, though officers seized several everyday items and metal objects; police say continued cooperation is needed to keep the prison drug-free.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:38 WIB
Indonesia Opens the Door to Global Investment, Signing Four Strategic Partnerships at ADIPEC
Indonesia used ADIPEC 2026 to promote upstream oil and gas opportunities and attract international investment, highlighting major projects and meetings with global energy companies. Four strategic agreements were signed, while officials reiterated that domestic gas demand would take priority over exports.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:37 WIB
Roy Suryo Says Jokowi’s Displayed Degree Is Different, Appears to Have Been Reprinted
Roy Suryo claims the degree presented during the trial of his alleged defamation case differs from the document he examined at the police on 15 December 2025, citing discrepancies in its condition, watermark and embossing. Suryo is on trial over allegations that he spread false information about former President Joko Widodo’s degree, charges he denies through his public comments.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:37 WIB
Danantara Prepares Plan to Revive Indonesia’s Textile Industry
Danantara says it wants to develop an integrated textile-industry ecosystem, spanning upstream and downstream activities, with investment in a single industrial area. The initiative is intended to revive the sector, strengthen manufacturing and create jobs, with Danantara and the DPR urging collaboration between industry players and the government on regulatory improvements.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:37 WIB
Seven West Lombok Officials Set to Return to Active Duty After Being Sidelined Under LAZ
West Lombok Regency is preparing to reinstate seven senior and mid-level officials who were removed from their posts under the administration of suspended regent Lalu Ahmad Zaini. The regency says the severe disciplinary sanctions may not have reflected the circumstances on the ground and is consulting national and provincial personnel agencies, with reinstatement expected to be pursued in December after the minimum one-year sanction period.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:35 WIB
Indonesian Navy to Bring 25 Warships from Various Countries to Jakarta’s 500th Anniversary
The Indonesian Navy plans to bring 25 warships from various countries to Jakarta in August 2027 as part of celebrations marking the capital’s 500th anniversary. Governor Pramono Anung described the visit as a special gift to the city and said the Jakarta administration would coordinate arrangements for the visiting guests.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:35 WIB
Jokowi and Kaesang Meet Supporters Outside East Jakarta District Court
Former president Joko Widodo and his son Kaesang Pangarep briefly greeted supporters outside the East Jakarta District Court, where Jokowi appeared as a witness in a hearing over allegations that his university diploma was fake. Jokowi told the court the accusations had damaged his and his family’s reputations and undermined public trust in him.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:35 WIB
Six Moments from Jokowi’s Testimony in Roy Suryo Trial: Thesis History, Diploma and Damages
Former president Joko Widodo testified in an East Jakarta court in a defamation case concerning allegations that his university diploma was forged. He detailed his education and thesis process, rejected claims about the diploma and thesis, and described the losses he says he has suffered as a result of the controversy.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:35 WIB
Fires Spread Across South Papua on 5 November 2026: Hotspot Locations
Satellite monitoring detected new fire hotspots in several districts of South Papua on 5 November, as wildfires continued to affect locations across Indonesia. More than 202,000 hectares have burned in 2026, with 3,212 fire cases handled and hotspot numbers peaking in September.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:34 WIB
UI PhD Student Found Dead in Depok Boarding House
A 36-year-old doctoral student at the University of Indonesia was found dead in her rented room in Beji, Depok, after a boarding-house caretaker noticed a strong smell. Police estimate she had been dead for three days and are investigating the cause of death.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:34 WIB
Muhammadiyah Condemns Alleged Wiretapping of Listyo Sigit and Others, Calls for Full Investigation
Muhammadiyah chairman Haedar Nashir has called for an impartial, objective and transparent investigation into alleged illegal wiretapping of public figures, including civil society leaders. Police say the surveillance took place in 2025–2026 and have named three suspects; Haedar urged the public to remain calm and avoid division while the case is handled.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:31 WIB
Jokowi Tells Prosecutor He Received an A for His KKN Placement in Boyolali
Former president Joko Widodo told a court that he received an A for his university community-service placement in Boyolali, where he and three fellow students carried out community-related work for three months. He gave the account while testifying in a defamation case over allegations that his university degree certificate was forged, which he has denied.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:30 WIB
Yogyakarta Police Chief and DIY Police Criminal Investigation Director Officially Appointed
The Yogyakarta Regional Police have appointed Kombes Ihsan as Yogyakarta City Police Chief and Kombes Yani Permana as Director of General Criminal Investigation. The changes, made under a National Police Chief telegram, are part of organisational rotations that also assign the former officeholders to new roles in Banten and within the National Police.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:30 WIB
Activist Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison, Branded a Foreign Agent and Threat to National Security
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring with foreign forces to endanger national security under a law imposed by Beijing in 2020. Wong pleaded guilty, while the case has drawn scrutiny from international rights groups and governments over the law’s use in the former British colony.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:29 WIB
ANTARA CEO Meets Xinhua President in Beijing
ANTARA chief executive Abdul Hakim met Xinhua News Agency president Fu Hua in Beijing ahead of the seventh World Media Summit. The two agencies agreed to strengthen cooperation, particularly on the optimal and responsible use of artificial intelligence in the media industry, as their partnership approaches its 70th anniversary in 2027.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:29 WIB
WHO Recommends Testing Two New Ebola Vaccines in the DRC
A WHO expert group has recommended adding two vaccine candidates to the ongoing Tumaini clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The trial will for the first time assess vaccines specifically designed to protect against this virus during an active outbreak; reported figures put confirmed deaths at 5,103 and infections at 10,467.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:28 WIB
DPR Commission III Shocked to Learn It Was Also Targeted in Alleged Wiretapping by Listyo Sigit and Others: ‘We Are Disappointed’
Habiburokhman, head of the DPR’s Commission III, said the commission was disappointed and surprised by information that its leaders may have been illegally wiretapped. Police have named three people, including former National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, as suspects in an alleged illegal surveillance and electronic-data deletion case, which reportedly involved the phone number of President Prabowo Subianto.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:28 WIB
European Commission sets out accession pathway, urges Ukraine to speed up reforms
The European Commission has outlined accession milestones for Ukraine, Montenegro, Albania and Moldova, stressing that progress depends on reforms. Ukraine is being urged to advance rule-of-law, democratic-institution and public-administration reforms as it seeks to complete negotiations by the end of 2028.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:27 WIB
Former Ombudsman Chief Hery Susanto Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Former Ombudsman chief Hery Susanto has been sentenced to five years in prison for corruption involving the issuance of maladministration documents. He must also pay a Rp3.875 billion restitution order, with his East Jakarta home eligible to count towards the payment; failure to pay could result in an additional three-year prison term.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:27 WIB
Industry Minister pushes downstream sago processing to boost added value and food sovereignty
Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji is urging investment and processing of Indonesia’s abundant sago resources into food and non-food products, from noodles and biscuits to bio-packaging and bioethanol. He says developing the sector and reusing processing waste could strengthen local industry, diversify diets beyond rice and support food self-sufficiency.