Archive: 5 November 2026
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Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 05:30 WIB
Vote-Buying Scandal Rocks Israeli Election as Arab Party Ra’am Is Raided by Police
Police are investigating alleged vote-buying linked to the Arab party Ra’am, after cash and party ballot papers were reportedly found and seven people were arrested or detained. The case has raised questions about police conduct and the integrity of the investigation, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cited the allegations to cast doubt on the election result, which officials say was conducted properly.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 05:30 WIB
Jokowi Confirmed to Appear at Roy Suryo Hearing Today as Police Prepare and Courtroom Capped at 80
Former president Joko Widodo is set to testify at the East Jakarta District Court in the case involving allegations that his diploma was forged and alleged defamation defendant Roy Suryo. The court will limit attendance to 80 people, while police prepare security and traffic measures around the hearing.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 05:18 WIB
Angered by Alleged Prabowo Wiretapping, Presidential Advisory Council Member Calls for Listyo Sigit to Face Disciplinary Action First: ‘The President Was Stabbed in the Back’
Presidential Advisory Council member Margarito Kamis has urged Polri’s internal affairs division to expedite ethics proceedings against former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two other generals, who have been named suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto. He says internal discipline need not wait for the criminal investigation to conclude, while investigators continue to examine the alleged motive.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 05:00 WIB
US midterms: Democrats’ win could complicate Trump’s China diplomacy, but broader Asia policy is unlikely to shift
Democrats’ capture of both chambers of Congress could increase scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s trade and China policies, including tariffs, technology restrictions and arms support for Taiwan. However, analysts expect limited change to Washington’s wider Asian security and diplomatic approach because the White House retains substantial authority over foreign policy and defence.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 05:00 WIB
Commentary: Zetrix’s financial collapse poses a major governance test for Anwar’s government
Zetrix AI’s share price has plunged by more than 90 per cent, while the company faces pressure over RM314 million in unremitted government collections and a covenant issue affecting its RM2 billion sukuk programme. The crisis raises questions about Malaysia’s privatisation model, the oversight of public funds handled by private contractors and the Anwar government’s response, including calls for disclosure, an audit and recovery of money owed to the Treasury.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 05:00 WIB
Tragic Aid Queue Ends in Death as Russian Missile Strike Kills 37
A Russian strike on a humanitarian aid distribution site in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region killed 37 people, with dozens still reported missing. Moscow said it had targeted Ukrainian military units, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the school was hit as civilians arrived to collect aid.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 04:56 WIB
Former Religious Affairs Ministry Spokeswoman Explains Hajj Funds and Reasons for Allocating Additional Quotas
Former Religious Affairs Ministry spokeswoman Anna Hasbie told a Jakarta anti-corruption court that additional Hajj quotas in 2023 and 2024 were allocated partly to maintain the sustainability of Hajj funds and under the minister’s authority in Article 9 of the 2019 Hajj Law. She also said preparations and services in 2024 were more organised than in 2023, as former minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas faces charges over alleged state losses of Rp622.09 billion in the quota case.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 04:46 WIB
Air Force Chief Flies F-16 on Air Patrol with RSAF
Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono joined an air patrol with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as part of Operation Indopura Sakti-26. The joint flight involved two Indonesian and three Singaporean F-16s, highlighting bilateral efforts to maintain regional stability and strengthen defence ties.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 04:45 WIB
Telematics Technology Enters the Refrigerated Truck Business: What Is It Used For?
Mitsubishi Fuso distributor KTB has introduced a telematics package designed to help logistics companies monitor refrigerated cargo in real time. Temperature and door sensors track conditions that can affect food quality and safety during delivery.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 04:35 WIB
Netanyahu Suspects Foreign Funding Is Influencing Israel’s Election
Benjamin Netanyahu has alleged that foreign countries may have provided large sums of money to influence Israel’s election, as coalition talks begin after no bloc secured a parliamentary majority. His Likud party won 27 of the 120 Knesset seats, while Netanyahu says he is open to forming a broad government but insists on remaining prime minister and rejects reliance on two Arab parties.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 04:21 WIB
Indonesia Advances Plans for Three New Border Posts, with Land Status Still an Issue at One Site
The National Border Management Agency is accelerating preparations for three new state border posts in West Kalimantan, North Kalimantan and Papua. Temajuk’s infrastructure and cross-border transport plans are progressing, while uncertainty over the site and land status is holding up preparations for Sei Manggaris.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 04:18 WIB
Body of Dwi Bagus’s Unregistered Wife Arrives in Bogor, Met by Family in Tears
The bodies of Dini Hardiyanti and her four-year-old child arrived at their home in Bogor after police confirmed the identity of bone fragments through DNA testing. Dwi Bagus Martono, Dini’s unregistered husband, has been named as a suspect in their murders; the pair are due to be buried today.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 04:02 WIB
Family, Islamic Outreach and Leadership
The article argues that Muslim family life should combine worship, Islamic outreach (dakwah) and responsibility for the wider community. It outlines worship, religious knowledge and economic stability as foundations for a family engaged in dakwah, and says such families can nurture future community leaders.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 04:00 WIB
Madiun Man Accused of Killing Common-Law Wife and Child Used ChatGPT to Rehearse Deceiving Police
Police say Dwi Bagus Martono planned the killings of his common-law wife and four-year-old stepson for about a week, researching methods and equipment online. Investigators also found that he allegedly used ChatGPT to prepare scripted answers for police questioning, highlighting the use of AI in an attempt to evade detection.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 03:55 WIB
TB-Free Pesantren Programme Launched to Kick Off National Healthy Pesantren Movement
The government has launched a nationwide programme to strengthen tuberculosis prevention, early detection and treatment in Islamic boarding schools. Officials said the initiative will help ensure that millions of students across more than 40,000 pesantren have access to adequate healthcare.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 03:31 WIB
Local and Global Shares: Weighing the Opportunities and Risks
Indonesian investors are gaining easier access to international equities through digital investment services, but choosing between domestic and global shares requires careful consideration of risk, objectives and market characteristics. The article outlines the benefits and drawbacks of each, noting the rapid growth in Indonesia’s capital-market investor base as well as added currency, regulatory, transaction-cost and tax risks for overseas investments.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 03:30 WIB
Badung Mobile Driving Licence Service: Check Today’s Schedule and Locations, 5 November 2026
Badung’s mobile driving licence service will operate at two locations on 5 November, offering renewals for valid Class A and Class C licences. Applicants should bring the required identity, licence, health and psychological documents; expired licences cannot be renewed through the mobile service.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 03:30 WIB
Mualem Meets Prabowo to Discuss Aceh Flag and Endowment Fund for Former GAM Combatants
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf met President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace to discuss key provincial issues, including the status of the Aceh flag, the continuation of special autonomy funding and land matters. The agenda also included follow-up on a 2017 presidential letter, the Rantau Block decision and a proposed endowment fund for former Free Aceh Movement (GAM) combatants; Manaf said Prabowo responded positively.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 03:21 WIB
Police Raid Drug Den in Tanah Abang, Arrest 18 People
Police in Central Jakarta arrested 18 people during a raid on a suspected narcotics-use site in Tanah Abang, after receiving a tip from local residents. Sixteen people tested positive for methamphetamine and one for benzodiazepines; 16 people have been named suspects, while police continue investigating the alleged owner of 15 packets of crystal meth found at the scene.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 03:11 WIB
Jesus Owono Devastated After Incident That Led to De Miguel’s Death
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono says he is struggling to come to terms with the collision that led to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel’s death during a Segunda Division match. Spanish police have opened a routine investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, while teammates and football officials have expressed support for Owono.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 03:06 WIB
Warning: PSI Signals It May Bring Large Crowds to Support Jokowi at Fake-Degree Hearing Today, Apologises for Possible Disruption
The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) has apologised in advance for potential traffic disruption near the East Jakarta District Court, signalling that a large number of supporters may attend as former president Joko Widodo appears as a witness. The hearing concerns alleged defamation over claims that Widodo’s degree certificate is fake; the defendants are Roy Suryo and Tifauzia Tyassuma, known as Dr Tifa.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 03:01 WIB
ADIPEC 2026 Becomes Platform for Indonesia to Attract Global Oil and Gas Investors
Indonesia is using ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi to showcase upstream oil and gas investment opportunities and build partnerships with international energy companies. The government says these collaborations could support domestic production, energy security and economic growth, with 11 production-sharing contractors and 13 Indonesian companies joining the national pavilion.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 03:00 WIB
Police Officer Found Dead in Dormitory Room in South Sulawesi; Suspected Suicide
A police officer was found dead in a company dormitory in Luwu, South Sulawesi, with a service rifle beside him. Police say he may have shot himself, but the cause of death has not been confirmed and the investigation is continuing.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 02:33 WIB
Aceh Governor Mualem Meets Prabowo to Discuss Flag and Special Autonomy
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf met President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace to discuss the province’s flag, the status of Blang Padang and the future of special autonomy funding. Mualem said continued funding and closer cooperation with the central government are important to Aceh’s welfare, peace and development.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 02:30 WIB
Bali Calendar: Auspicious and Inauspicious Days for 5 November 2026
The Balinese calendar identifies several favourable and unfavourable activities for Wraspati Umanis Sinta, Thursday, 5 November 2026. It advises against weddings, funerals and house-building, and specifically says the day is unsuitable for making iron tools, while listing other activities considered favourable under traditional calculations.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 02:30 WIB
Investigation Complete, Former MPR Secretary-General to Stand Trial in Gratuity Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has completed its investigation into alleged gratuities received by former MPR Secretary-General Ma’ruf Cahyono and transferred him and the evidence to prosecutors. Prosecutors have up to 14 days to prepare an indictment before the case is submitted to the Corruption Court; the alleged gratuities exceeded Rp30 billion and were linked to procurement at the MPR Secretariat-General.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 02:19 WIB
Widiyanti Putri’s Rp6.3 Trillion Wealth and Her Family’s Palm Oil Business
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana reported wealth of Rp6.385 trillion, while her professional history and family’s business links connect her to Teladan Group, including palm oil company Teladan Prima Agro. The article argues that these connections warrant transparent safeguards against potential conflicts of interest, particularly where tourism policy and land use intersect, and says environmental claims should be independently monitored.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 02:02 WIB
Serang Legislative Council Hopes Renovation Will Make Cikande Town Square Fit for Visitors
Serang Regency’s legislative council has highlighted the condition of Cikande Town Square, where paving work is under way to improve public facilities. Officials and residents say the improvements should make the area safer and more comfortable for walking, jogging and other community activities.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 02:00 WIB
Forest Areas Allegedly Illegally Occupied as Task Force Begins Dismantling Arif Kurniawan’s Corporate Network
Indonesia’s Forest Area Regulation Task Force (Satgas PKH) has begun reclaiming forest areas allegedly controlled illegally by companies affiliated with or controlled by Arif Kurniawan. The government says it will pursue administrative fines and asset recovery, while criminal liability remains possible; the task force has not yet disclosed the areas or companies involved.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:50 WIB
Mother and Daughter Killed in Bear Attack in Canada
A mother and her daughter were found dead near a hiking trail in British Columbia after they went for a walk close to their home near Bella Coola. Authorities suspect a fatal grizzly bear attack and say any bear confirmed to have been involved will be euthanised; the incident follows another bear attack in the area last year that injured 11 people.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:32 WIB
PKB Legislator Says Disillusioned Gen Z Called for Vice-President Gibran’s Impeachment
PKB legislator Eka Widodo says young people in his Central Java constituency expressed deep disappointment over legal and constitutional controversies surrounding Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, and called for his impeachment. He also cited frustration over a promised 19 million jobs and alleged rising unemployment, alongside disputes over the constitutional court ruling that enabled Gibran’s 2024 candidacy and his educational credentials.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:30 WIB
Gerindra Calls for Transparent Investigation into Alleged Tapping of Prabowo by Listyo and Others
Gerindra’s Yogyakarta regional chief Danang Wicaksana Sulistya has urged the police to investigate transparently allegations that former National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and other officers illegally tapped President Prabowo’s phone. Police have named three active generals as suspects, while another general remains a witness; the alleged activity is said to have taken place in 2025–26.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:30 WIB
Prayer Times for Denpasar and Surrounding Areas on 5 November 2026
The article lists prayer times for Denpasar, Badung and Gianyar on Thursday, 5 November 2026, citing the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Directorate General of Islamic Community Guidance. It also provides the transliterated intentions for the five daily prayers and their meanings.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:24 WIB
Indonesia Pushes for Inclusive APEC Economic Integration
Trade Minister Budi Santoso said closer regional cooperation could expand trade and investment, improve connectivity and strengthen supply-chain resilience, while digital transformation and green industries could boost productivity. Indonesia also backed deeper participation by developing economies and MSMEs, implementation of APEC’s long-term integration goals, and reform of the WTO, including restoration of its two-tier dispute settlement system.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:21 WIB
WHO: Six health and environmental measures could save 1.6 million lives
The WHO says six interventions spanning public health, essential services and environmental protection could prevent 1.6 million deaths annually while generating trillions of dollars in economic and fiscal benefits. The measures include heat-health early warning systems, safer water and sanitation, cleaner household energy and fossil-fuel pricing reform; the agency urged governments to invest, noting low- and middle-income countries could benefit most.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:17 WIB
Task Force Probes Possible Links to Officials as It Reclaims Illegally Controlled Forest Land
The Forest Area Regulation Task Force is reclaiming forest land allegedly controlled illegally by companies affiliated with Arif Kurniawan and is tracing the network of related corporations. The task force says it has found strong indications of unlawful occupation, while details of the companies, concessions and commodities involved remain under investigation; subsequent legal action will be handled by law enforcement agencies.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:16 WIB
Indonesia considers 80% electric bus adoption target by 2030
Indonesia is considering lowering its urban public transport electrification target to 80 per cent by 2030, from the previous 90 per cent goal, with milestones of 90 per cent by 2040 and full adoption by 2045. The Transport Ministry and ITDP Indonesia are preparing a draft presidential regulation and discussing incentives, while factoring in regional governments’ capacity to finance the transition.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:10 WIB
REI–Local Government Partnership Opens Investment Opportunities in Tanjungpinang
Tanjungpinang Mayor Lis Darmansyah says cooperation with the Indonesian Real Estate Association (REI) can attract investment beyond housing, including commercial areas, supporting infrastructure and industry. The city is identifying expired, unused building-use-rights land that could be offered to investors, while REI says take-up of subsidised homes remains constrained by public purchasing power; nearly 5,000 subsidised units have been built in Tanjungpinang this year.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:00 WIB
Expert Says Gibran Can Reapply for High School Equivalency Certificate Annulled by Supreme Court
Legal expert Deny Hariyatna says Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka may submit a fresh application for recognition of his overseas education after the Supreme Court annulled his previous equivalency certificate. Any new application would require complete and valid documents, and would be assessed by the relevant education authority; it would not be issued automatically as a result of the court ruling.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:00 WIB
AHY Warns of Serious Risks from Alleged Presidential Wiretapping: ‘The Public Deserves Answers’
Democratic Party leader Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) has condemned alleged unlawful wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto and other figures, calling for authorities to identify who ordered it, who was targeted and how the recordings were used. He says the case could threaten national security, privacy, public trust and democracy, and supports a thorough, impartial police investigation, including into possible treason-related motives.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 01:00 WIB
Observer Highlights Gibran’s Attendance at 100th Anniversary of the Gospel’s Arrival in West Sulawesi
Public policy observer M. Kafrawy Saenong said Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s attendance at the centenary commemoration in Mamuju demonstrated the government’s recognition of religious and cultural diversity. He also welcomed Gibran’s dialogue with cocoa farmers, saying it could help ensure agricultural policies respond to local needs and improve welfare.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 00:56 WIB
Cirebon City Government Speeds Up Cikalong River Normalisation to Prevent Flooding
Cirebon City is accelerating the normalisation of the Cikalong River as part of wider efforts to reduce flood risks ahead of the rainy season. Mayor Effendi Edo said nearly 300 metres have been completed and called for work to continue downstream, alongside improvements to urban and neighbourhood drainage.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 00:50 WIB
Yusril Says Former Presidents Could Also Be Questioned in Prabowo Wiretapping Case if Involved
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra says anyone, including a former president, may be questioned in the alleged wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto if investigators find sufficient evidence. He cautioned against speculation and said decisions should be left to investigators; police have named three people as suspects and detained them.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 00:42 WIB
Andre Rosiade: Construction of ‘Bidan Dona’ Bridge in Pasaman to Begin in December 2026
The ‘Bidan Dona’ Bridge in Pasaman, West Sumatra, has entered the tender process, with construction targeted to start in December 2026. The project follows public attention to a midwife who crossed a river to reach a tuberculosis patient; access roads remain subject to local administrative requirements, and Andre Rosiade says he will pursue their inclusion in the 2027 Regional Roads Presidential Instruction programme.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 00:38 WIB
At OASE III PTKIN 2026 in Yogyakarta, Religious Affairs Minister Urges Students to Master Science and Religion
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar opened the third National Islamic Higher Education Institutions Olympiad of Religion, Science and Research (OASE III PTKIN) in Yogyakarta, bringing together students from 54 institutions. He urged participants to pursue modern science while grounding technology in spiritual values, as organisers linked the competition to Indonesia’s national talent-management strategy.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 00:35 WIB
High Financial Literacy, Low Inclusion at IIFS 2026: The Islamic Finance Paradox
Despite Islamic finance assets exceeding Rp3,300 trillion, Indonesia faces a wide gap between public understanding and actual use of sharia-compliant financial services. The article points to uneven access, limited product innovation, skills shortages, weak consumer confidence and fragmented regulation as barriers that the IIFS and the OJK’s new blueprint will need to address.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 00:35 WIB
PKH Task Force Investigates Links Between AK-Affiliated Companies and Law Enforcement Officials
Indonesia’s Forest Area Enforcement Task Force is investigating alleged links between companies affiliated with a figure identified as AK and law enforcement officials. The task force says it is verifying corporate connections and reclaiming forest areas allegedly controlled illegally, while stressing that administrative sanctions will not rule out criminal prosecution.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 00:30 WIB
Possible Cause of Firefighting Helicopter Crash in Seruyan, Central Kalimantan
An Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed in waters off Seruyan while carrying out a water-collection mission for forest and land-fire suppression. One crew member was reported dead, five were receiving medical treatment and two remained to be evacuated, while officials said a technical malfunction was suspected.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 00:28 WIB
Task Force Seizes Forest Areas Illegally Controlled by Companies Linked to Arif Kurniawan
The Forest Area Enforcement Task Force says it will reclaim forest areas allegedly controlled unlawfully by companies affiliated with Arif Kurniawan, citing preliminary indications of irregularities in mining governance, permits and forest use. The action is being carried out under Presidential Regulation No. 5/2025 and may include administrative fines, asset recovery and criminal referrals; authorities have yet to verify the companies and areas involved, although nickel is among the commodities under scrutiny.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 00:22 WIB
Jakarta Forecast to See Rain from Thursday Afternoon to Evening
BMKG forecasts light rain across most of Jakarta on Thursday afternoon and evening, while the Thousand Islands are expected to remain heavily overcast. Morning conditions will be mostly sunny or partly cloudy in the capital, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 33°C during the day.