Archive: 5 November 2026
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Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:33 WIB
Fire at Jembrana Samsat Office Meter Causes Panic Among Staff and Visitors
A fire broke out at the electricity meter at the Jembrana Samsat office, prompting staff and visitors to evacuate in alarm. Firefighters arrived within five minutes and extinguished it; an electrical overload is suspected, although investigators are still determining the cause.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:32 WIB
Roy Suryo Laughs as Jokowi Shows His Degree at Defamation Trial
Former president Joko Widodo displayed his Universitas Gadjah Mada degree while testifying in a case in which Roy Suryo is accused of defaming him over claims about the authenticity of his qualifications. Suryo laughed as Jokowi presented the document, and prosecutors allege that he spread false information about the degree.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:32 WIB
Coding and Artificial Intelligence in Deep Learning
Indonesia’s deep-learning approach to education can be strengthened by coding and artificial intelligence education, the article argues, as both develop pupils’ reasoning and problem-solving skills. A six-year-old’s solution to a family riddle illustrates how children can practise systematic thinking even before learning programming, including through unplugged activities.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:31 WIB
Indonesia’s Economy Grows 5.47% in Q3, While Vietnam Surges 10%
Indonesia’s economy grew 5.47% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, accelerating from the same period a year earlier and outpacing several regional economies, but falling well short of Vietnam’s 10% growth. Household consumption remained the largest contributor, while investment, government spending and manufacturing also supported expansion.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:31 WIB
Aceh Provincial Government Calls for Probe into Fatal Shooting of Pidie Resident During Prophet’s Birthday Celebrations
Aceh’s provincial government has called for a transparent legal investigation after a civilian was killed and more than a dozen others injured during an operation to remove a crescent-and-star flag in Pidie. The military says it had attempted mediation before the situation escalated, while provincial officials have urged all sides to prioritise public safety and prevent further violence.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:30 WIB
8 Feng Shui Rules for Inviting Positive Energy and Good Fortune
The article outlines eight Feng Shui practices believed to attract positive energy and prosperity, from keeping the home tidy and caring for plants to maintaining the front door and using crystals, salt, candles and incense. It notes that claims linking Feng Shui to wealth, health or luck are traditional beliefs rather than scientifically proven, while cleanliness and good ventilation can still improve comfort at home.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:30 WIB
Bakrie Untuk Negeri and PT Kaltim Prima Coal Strengthen Forest and Land Fire Response in East Kutai
Bakrie Untuk Negeri and PT Kaltim Prima Coal have provided firefighting equipment, masks and operational support to help tackle recurring forest and land fires in East Kutai, East Kalimantan. The assistance is intended to bolster patrols, monitoring and rapid response by local authorities and volunteers as fire hotspots re-emerge.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:30 WIB
Indonesia-Japan Sago Business Forum 2026 Opens Investment Opportunities in East Seram
A business memorandum has been signed to invest in building a sago factory in East Seram Regency, Maluku, following the Indonesia-Japan Sago Business Forum 2026. The project is expected to add value to local sago, create jobs and new business opportunities, and support sustainable development.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:29 WIB
Health Ministry Finds Three TB Genome Variants in Study of 7,000 Patients
Indonesia’s Health Ministry has identified three geographically distinct tuberculosis (TB) genome variants from research involving 7,000 patients, a finding expected to inform more effective vaccines and treatments. Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin also highlighted the country’s 136,000 annual TB deaths and urged faster approvals and practical action to accelerate the response.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:29 WIB
Rocky Gerung Calls for Moratorium on Formation of Political Parties at Senator Meets the People
Presidential Advisory Council member Rocky Gerung proposed a moratorium on forming new political parties rather than suspending the Free Nutritious Meals programme, saying party structures can filter and distance public voices. Speaking at an event hosted by the Regional Representative Council, he also described the council as a guide for democracy and voiced concern about the nation’s diminished ability to imagine its future.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:29 WIB
Suryani Weeps with Joy as PLN Commissioner Switches on Electricity at Her Home
Suryani and two other families in Langkat, North Sumatra, have received free electricity connections through PLN’s Light Up The Dream programme, after previously relying on a neighbour’s supply. The initiative, funded by voluntary donations from PLN employees, also provided electricity tokens and food parcels, while PLN’s charitable foundation distributed food aid to 30 other households.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:29 WIB
Former President Jokowi Shows Original Undergraduate Diploma at East Jakarta District Court
Former Indonesian president Joko Widodo displayed his original undergraduate diploma from Gadjah Mada University while testifying in a defamation case linked to allegations that his degree certificate was forged. Roy Suryo and Tifauzia Tyassuma are defendants in the case, which is being heard at the East Jakarta District Court.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:26 WIB
Indonesia’s Human Development Index Rises to 76.59 in 2026
Indonesia’s Human Development Index (HDI) reached 76.59 in 2026, up 0.69 points from the previous year, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS). Improvements across health, education and living standards drove the increase, with life expectancy, schooling indicators and adjusted per-capita spending all rising.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:25 WIB
PII Central Board Urges Asset Forfeiture Bill to Provide Special Protection for Witnesses
Amsal Alfian, head of the Indonesian Islamic Students Association’s central board, has urged lawmakers to include special protections for witnesses and their close relatives in the Asset Forfeiture Bill. He also called for clear evidentiary standards, a tightly limited shift in the burden of proof, and transparent, accountable management of seized assets.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:25 WIB
Descendants of Sultan HB II Take Britain’s Monarchy to The Hague over 1812 ‘Cultural Genocide’
The descendants of Sultan Hamengku Buwono II, represented by the Vasatii Socaning Lokika Foundation, say they are preparing legal action against the British Crown at the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration. They are seeking the unconditional return of 7,500 Javanese manuscripts taken during the 1812 attack on Yogyakarta, rejecting financial compensation and digitisation as substitutes for repatriation.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:25 WIB
More Indonesians Are Quietly Buying Cars with Cash—and the Source of the Money Is Unexpected
Indonesia’s car sales, particularly electric vehicle sales, are growing, but finance companies are not seeing a matching rise in lending as many buyers pay in cash. Used-car buyers are also increasingly paying cash or using loans from other financial institutions, including KUR, diverting business from multifinance firms.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:23 WIB
One Soldier Still Trapped Inside Army Helicopter That Crashed in Central Kalimantan Waters
Rescue teams are still trying to recover the body of one crew member trapped inside a submerged Indonesian Army MI-17 helicopter in Seruyan, Central Kalimantan. Local disaster officials have supplied a large vessel and diving equipment, while the operation involves the military, the regional disaster agency and Basarnas.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:23 WIB
Five Survivors of Helicopter Crash During Forest Fire Operation Hospitalised; Their Condition Improves
Five people who survived the crash of an Mi-17 helicopter supporting a forest and land fire response in Central Kalimantan remain in hospital and are reported to be in good condition. Three Indonesian Army personnel died; all occupants have been evacuated, and the Army is investigating the accident, which occurred during a water-bombing operation in Tanjung Puting National Park.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:23 WIB
Bengkalis Regency in Riau prepares 15 hectares for integrated national school
Bengkalis Regency has set aside 15 hectares in Petani village for a proposed Integrated National School (SNT), hoping the central government will select the area for the project. The regent also highlighted recent education-facility revitalisation grants covering 67 early childhood, primary and junior secondary schools, and called for the programme to continue.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:22 WIB
Pekalongan Regent’s Verdict Hearing Postponed Until 23 November 2026
The verdict hearing in the corruption case against suspended Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq has been postponed until 23 November 2026 because the presiding judge was on official duty elsewhere. Prosecutors are seeking a five-year prison sentence, alleging that she steered outsourcing contracts to her own company and received gratuities worth Rp2.6 billion.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:22 WIB
Search-and-rescue team finds body of victim from ship collision in Bintan waters
A joint search-and-rescue team found the body of Dinar, 51, who went missing after a fishing vessel collided with a Singaporean cargo ship off Bintan. The discovery brings the operation to a close; the other 13 people aboard the fishing vessel were rescued on the day of the collision.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:22 WIB
Jokowi Says Roy Suryo Is Not a Researcher, Takes a Swipe at His Visit to UGM with a Group
Former president Joko Widodo challenged Roy Suryo’s description of himself as a researcher while testifying in a defamation and slander case over allegations that Jokowi’s diploma was fake. Jokowi criticised Suryo’s conduct during a visit to Gadjah Mada University, prompting the judge to remind him to answer the prosecutor’s question directly.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:22 WIB
West Aceh Disaster Mitigation: Riverbanks Reinforced and School Relocated
Post-disaster recovery in West Aceh includes riverbank protection works at 15 sites and the relocation of Alue Lhok State Elementary School to higher ground after flooding destroyed classrooms. Authorities are also restoring river channels and damaged access routes, while providing emergency supplies to affected residents.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:21 WIB
Five Seriously Injured in Gas Cylinder Explosion in Duri Kepa
A gas cylinder explosion in West Jakarta injured 12 people, including five who suffered serious injuries, and damaged 10 homes. The local administration and Jakarta’s Regional Disaster Management Agency are providing emergency supplies, while residents whose homes are uninhabitable have been evacuated and children are to receive support.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:20 WIB
President Allegedly Bugged as DPR Highlights Need for Personal Data Protection Authority
DPR Commission I Deputy Chairman Dave Laksono says any surveillance must follow lawful authority and procedures, and that any unauthorised use of personal data should be assessed under Indonesia’s 2022 Personal Data Protection Law. He argues the alleged bugging case underscores the need to establish the law-mandated data protection authority, while police have named three suspects in the case.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:19 WIB
Minister urges e-commerce platforms to support MSMEs at Harbolnas
The minister called on e-commerce platforms to ensure micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) can access digital marketplaces and benefit from Harbolnas, which is targeted to generate Rp40 trillion in transactions in 2026. The 2025 event generated Rp36.4 trillion, with local products accounting for 45.6 per cent, while industry representatives urged platforms to prioritise broader economic opportunities through MSME training, young entrepreneurship and product promotion.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:19 WIB
FOKAL IMM Urges National Police Chief to Set Up Special Oversight Team for Wiretapping Investigation
FOKAL IMM has urged National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto to establish a special oversight team to monitor the investigation into alleged illegal wiretapping being handled by the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency. It says layered internal and external scrutiny would help safeguard the investigation’s independence, accountability and victims’ rights, while calling for professional public updates without compromising the case.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:18 WIB
Latest BPS Data: 7.38 Million Unemployed in Indonesia as Informal Employment Rises
Indonesia’s open unemployment rate fell to 4.75% in August 2026, with 7.38 million people unemployed, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS). Employment rose by 1.44 million year on year, but informal workers’ share also increased, while full-time employees accounted for 67.47% of those in work.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:16 WIB
HLB Customers Can Now Scan and Pay in China with HLB QR Pay
Hong Leong Bank customers can use HLB QR Pay to make payments at more than 120 million UnionPay and Weixin Pay QR-enabled merchants in China, with funds debited directly from their bank accounts. Customers can also convert and hold Chinese yuan in advance through the bank’s Multi-Currency Feature, enabling payments from a CNH balance without transaction fees or service charges.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:16 WIB
House Commission III: Asset Forfeiture Bill to Reinforce Death Penalty for Corruptors
Habiburokhman, chair of Commission III of the House of Representatives, said the Asset Forfeiture Bill would reinforce the death penalty for corruption offences committed under certain circumstances. The commission has received the government’s list of issues for the bill, allowing a working group to begin discussing its contents.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:15 WIB
Mining Executives Suddenly Hold Back on Heavy Equipment Spending — What’s Behind It?
Uncertainty over mining work-plan and budget (RKAB) permits has led mining companies to defer heavy-equipment purchases and replacements, weighing on investment financing by multifinance firms. Although 2026 RKAB permits began to be issued in August and September, lenders say the remaining months of the year are unlikely to bring a rapid recovery in demand.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:14 WIB
Language Agency Seeks to Maximise Use of Quality Reading Books in Kupang
Indonesia’s Language Development and Cultivation Agency is working to ensure that government-distributed reading books are used effectively in schools in Kupang Regency, with the aim of improving pupils’ literacy and reading interest. Officials highlighted teacher training and engaging classroom methods, while the local government and INOVASI said they would support wider adoption of effective practices.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:13 WIB
Jokowi Supporters at East Jakarta Court Deny Being Paid, Say They Attended Voluntarily
Supporters of former president Joko Widodo attended a hearing at the East Jakarta District Court in a case concerning alleged defamation, slander and/or data manipulation over claims that his diploma was fake. One volunteer said the group travelled from Depok in about five buses and insisted their attendance was voluntary, motivated by support for Jokowi’s record in office.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:12 WIB
DPD RI Aspirations and Recommendations Under Scrutiny as It Champions Regional Interests
A CNN Indonesia forum marking 22 years of the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) will assess whether its recommendations have prompted concrete policy changes and addressed local concerns. Participants will also discuss cooperation between central and regional governments, and opportunities to develop regional potential, particularly in food and economic development.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:12 WIB
WHO: DR Congo Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in Decades
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its worst cholera outbreak in decades, with more than 60,000 cases and 1,800 deaths reported this year, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. The risk of contamination in the Congo River could spread the disease to the capital, Kinshasa, while Tanganyika province has recorded a particularly concerning rise in cases and deaths.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:11 WIB
Indonesia’s Human Development Index Reaches 76.59 in 2026, but Highland Papua Remains Lowest
Indonesia’s Human Development Index (HDI) rose to 76.59 in 2026 from 75.90 a year earlier, with improvements in life expectancy, education and adjusted real per-capita expenditure. Thirty of 38 provinces recorded a high HDI, while Highland Papua remained lowest at 55.25; Bali and East Kalimantan moved into the very high category.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:10 WIB
Dasco Denies Rumours He Will Replace Vice-President Gibran, Says They Distract from Illegal Wiretapping Scandal
Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad has dismissed as false claims that he could replace Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, suggesting the rumours are intended to divert attention from allegations of illegal wiretapping involving President Prabowo Subianto and other officials. The Palace has described the alleged surveillance as a serious matter that could threaten state security, while several police officers have been named suspects.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:07 WIB
Trump Says He Is Unconcerned About Impeachment After Democrats’ Election Victory
Donald Trump said he was not worried that Democrats would seek to impeach him after their gains in the US midterm elections, arguing such a move would backfire. He said he could work with Democrats in Congress provided they did not seek to undermine his administration, and pointed to his veto power.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:07 WIB
Jokowi Explains Use of Times New Roman in His 1985 UGM Thesis
Former president Joko Widodo told a court that his 1985 undergraduate thesis was printed using Times New Roman on its cover, disputing claims that the font was unavailable at the time. He also described the thesis process and appeared as a witness in the defamation and electronic-information case against Roy Suryo, who is accused of alleging that Jokowi’s diploma was forged.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:07 WIB
GKR Hemas Urges Regional Representatives to Meet Ministers and Champion Public Aspirations
Deputy Speaker of the Regional Representative Council (DPD), Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas, has urged fellow members to take a proactive role in conveying and pursuing public concerns, including by meeting ministers directly. She said closer engagement with the executive and regional leaders could support constructive communication and coordinated policymaking.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:05 WIB
Prosecutor Asks About Jokowi’s Appearance When He Graduated from UGM; He Says He Had a Moustache and Wore Glasses
Former Indonesian president Joko Widodo showed his undergraduate degree from Gadjah Mada University while testifying in a defamation case brought against Roy Suryo over claims about the authenticity of the diploma. Jokowi said he had a thin moustache and wore glasses when he graduated, and also described his three-month community service placement, which he said he passed with an A.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:05 WIB
Dwi Bagus Burned Dini’s Phone to Destroy Evidence
Police say murder suspect Dwi Bagus Martono burned victim Dini Hardiyanti’s mobile phone on 5 October, allegedly to conceal evidence. Investigators say they are still probing the case, have not used a lie detector, and have so far found no indication that anyone else was involved; earlier findings also placed the killing of Dini’s child in the living room of the suspect’s parents’ house, rather than in a car as initially reported.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:05 WIB
Indonesia Has a 100-Year-Old Geothermal Well: Here’s Where It Is
Indonesia’s first geothermal well, Kamojang 3 in West Java, was drilled during the Dutch colonial era and is still producing natural steam a century later. Pertamina Geothermal Energy says Kamojang’s long operating history demonstrates geothermal energy’s sustainability as the company pursues major capacity expansion targets.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:03 WIB
Academic: Reckless Non-Conviction-Based Asset Forfeiture Could Harm Investor Confidence
Academic Fithra Faisal Hastiadi warned that broad non-conviction-based (NCB) asset forfeiture, if applied without sound institutional standards, could be viewed negatively by investors and may fail to recover assets effectively. He said the policy should both deter wrongdoing and minimise economic risks, supported by stronger institutions and standards comparable with those in developed countries.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:01 WIB
Jokowi: How Can They Conclude It Is Fake Without Ever Seeing the Original Diploma?
Former Indonesian president Joko Widodo challenged claims that his university diploma was fake while testifying in an East Jakarta court case involving alleged defamation. He said the defendants had reached their conclusions without examining the original document, and disputed claims about wording in his undergraduate thesis.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:00 WIB
Jokowi Reveals Where His Thesis Was Printed and Explains the Use of Times New Roman
Former president Joko Widodo told an East Jakarta court that his thesis was printed at Percetakan Perdana, with its cover and approval pages produced by the printer and the remaining pages typed manually. He also defended the use of Times New Roman, saying thousands of theses printed there had the same format, and confirmed he had brought original school and university diplomas to court.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:00 WIB
Poultry Farmers Plead for Help as Farm-Gate Chicken Prices Collapse
Independent broiler farmers are selling live chickens for Rp17,000–Rp18,000 per kilogram, well below production costs of Rp22,500–Rp23,000, and say they have been operating at a loss for nearly three weeks. They are urging the government to lower feed costs, enforce benchmark prices and rein in supplies from integrated producers as weak demand and oversupply threaten their businesses.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 11:59 WIB
Sultan Najamudin Outlines Several Legislative Initiatives by the DPD RI
DPD RI chair Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin highlighted several bills the regional representative council has advanced in the past two years, including proposals on island regions, climate change, regional languages, Indigenous communities and waste management. He said the initiatives reflect an effort to balance development with long-term ecological sustainability, alongside a tree-planting programme involving DPD members.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 11:58 WIB
Danantara Develops High-Tech Poultry Farm with New Standards
BP BUMN and Danantara are developing a technology-driven, integrated poultry industry intended to set a new benchmark for Indonesian livestock farming. A facility in Malang is targeted for completion in May 2027, while Danantara’s COO says investment decisions will prioritise returns, operational quality and the ambition to become an industry leader.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 11:58 WIB
Manufacturing Industry Contributes 1.20 Percentage Points to 5.47% Growth
Indonesia’s manufacturing industry was the largest contributor by business sector to year-on-year economic growth of 5.47% in the third quarter of 2026, adding 1.20 percentage points. Growth was supported by domestic and overseas demand, with strong performances in food and beverages, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and basic metals; trade, construction, and information and communications also expanded.