Archive: 5 November 2026
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Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:53 WIB
KNPI Backs Police Chief’s Probe into Wiretapping Case: ‘No One Is Above the Law’
KNPI chief Ali Hanafiah has backed Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto’s investigation into alleged illegal wiretapping, urging an impartial and transparent inquiry that does not stop with the suspects already named. The case concerns alleged unauthorised surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto; police say three people have been named as suspects and one other is being questioned as a witness.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:52 WIB
Golkar Faction in Badung Fears Sea Taxis Could Disrupt Berawa’s Surfing Waves
Badung’s Golkar faction has urged a comprehensive feasibility study of a proposed sea-taxi pier linking Ngurah Rai Airport with Berawa, warning that the service could affect the waves that underpin the area’s international surfing appeal. The central government says the project is not final and is subject to at least 14 further studies, including assessments of wave patterns, coastal sedimentation, environmental impacts and local social and cultural concerns.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:51 WIB
Bareskrim Reveals Inspector-General Slamet Uliandi’s Role in Wiretapping the President: Supervisory Board Member
Bareskrim says Inspector-General Slamet Uliandi, newly named as a suspect in the alleged wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto, served as a supervisory board member of its Monitoring Centre. Police allege that two other suspects had to obtain his permission to conduct surveillance, and that he approved the deletion of intercepted files in early October 2026.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:51 WIB
Bulog Central Java Buys 1.14 Tonnes of Eggs from Farmers in Four Regencies
Bulog’s Central Java branch has bought 1.14 tonnes of eggs from small-scale poultry farmers across four regencies and distributed 62 tonnes of maize under the Food Supply and Price Stabilisation Programme. The initiative aims to support micro-farmers, make feed more affordable and strengthen the resilience and fairness of the food supply chain.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:51 WIB
Police: Wiretapping Suspects LSP, AS and EH Held at Brimob Headquarters
Three police personnel suspected of illegal wiretapping are being held at the Brimob detention centre in Depok, while a fourth suspect has not been detained because he is recovering from a stroke. Investigators have questioned 13 witnesses and five experts; the suspects are accused of unlawfully intercepting communications involving the President and other public figures, then deleting the results to cover their tracks.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:50 WIB
Two New Java–Bali Ferry Routes to Be Trialled in November Ahead of Christmas and New Year
Celukan Bawang Port in Bali plans to trial ferry services on routes linking it with Jangkar and Tanjung Wangi in November 2026, subject to approval from the central government. The routes could offer additional access to Bali during the 2026/2027 Christmas and New Year holiday period; access-road works are 99 per cent complete.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:50 WIB
Bolivia’s Supreme Court Chief Flees Abroad, Says President Is Targeting Him
Bolivia’s Supreme Court chief Romer Saucedo says he has gone into exile with his family, accusing President Rodrigo Paz’s government of intimidation and persecution. His departure comes amid investigations and arrests involving senior judicial officials over alleged links to drug trafficking, as Bolivia strengthens cooperation with the United States.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:48 WIB
Samin Tan Accused of Causing Rp17 Trillion in State Losses in PT AKT Corruption Case
Prosecutors have accused PT AKT beneficial owner Samin Tan of causing Rp17.74 trillion in state losses by continuing coal mining and sales after the company’s mining agreement was terminated. He also faces a money-laundering charge involving Rp18.1 trillion, while prosecutors allege that falsified shipping and origin documents and payments to port officials helped facilitate the coal exports.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:48 WIB
Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs achieves Grade A bureaucratic reform index
The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs recorded a bureaucratic reform index of 89.81, up 1.19 points year on year, earning an A rating described as satisfactory. The ministry says the result reflects progress in reforms focused on tangible impact and will support stronger coordination and delivery of national priorities, including six thematic reform areas in 2026.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:48 WIB
Deputy Social Affairs Minister Urges Digitalisation of Social Assistance and Community Empowerment in Kupang
Deputy Social Affairs Minister Agus Jabo Priyono has urged Kupang Regency’s local government and legislators to expand digital social protection, including biometric checks to improve the accuracy of social assistance data and targeting. He also called for economic empowerment support and disaster-preparedness villages to strengthen residents’ self-reliance and response capacity.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:47 WIB
Pertamina Patra Niaga Promotes Students’ Self-Reliance Through Melon Farming in Sragen
Pertamina Patra Niaga has supported a melon-growing greenhouse at an integrated farming site run by At-Taqwa Islamic boarding school in Sragen, where the first harvest took place on 3 November 2026. The project aims to provide sustainable income for the school while giving students practical agricultural skills, with plans to develop the site into an educational tourism destination.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:46 WIB
Indonesia taps regional talent to boost local game industry
Indonesia is bringing game developers from Bandung to Cirebon to help aspiring local creators build skills and develop original games, with the region’s cultural heritage seen as a source of creative content. The initiative forms part of the government’s broader effort to expand the creative economy, create sustainable business and employment opportunities, and make it a new engine of national growth.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:46 WIB
West Java’s Human Development Index Rises to 76.62 in 2026, with All Indicators Improving
West Java’s Human Development Index (HDI) rose by 0.72 points to 76.62 in 2026, as life expectancy, education and adjusted real per-capita spending all recorded gains. The improvement also lifted Cianjur Regency into the ‘high’ development category and Bogor City into the ‘very high’ category, leaving no regency or city in the province rated ‘medium’ or ‘low’.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:45 WIB
Tito Stresses Implementation of One Data Indonesia Law to Strengthen Coordination Between Central and Regional Programmes: ‘It Will Clearly Save Money’
Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian says implementing the One Data Indonesia law will improve coordination between central and regional development programmes by integrating data across ministries and agencies. He says this could reduce duplication and costs, improve planning and monitoring, while stressing that sectoral data ownership and the respective authorities of institutions must be respected.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:45 WIB
West Bangka Hands Management of Tanjungular Port to Pelindo
West Bangka Regency has handed management of Tanjungular Port to state-owned port operator Pelindo, aiming to improve its role in supporting the local economy and exports. Pelindo is assessing the port’s physical condition, operating permits and commercial potential, including whether upgrades are needed to accommodate larger vessels for tin and other commodity exports.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:43 WIB
Indef urges government to review rice price ceilings regularly
Indef says the government should periodically reassess rice retail price ceilings to reflect production costs and actual paddy prices, while protecting consumers through targeted food assistance. The call comes as medium-grade rice prices remain above the official ceiling despite government rice reserves of 4.59 million tonnes; Indef also urged stronger inter-regional supply links and climate adaptation measures.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:41 WIB
Pramono Says He Will Not Stage Surprise Inspections During District Meetings
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo says he prefers to use meetings in the capital’s districts to understand residents’ problems and make decisions, rather than conduct surprise inspections that he believes can look performative. He plans to hold face-to-face meetings across all 44 districts within four months, bringing local officials together to discuss problems and find solutions.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:40 WIB
Democrats Take Control of US Congress: What Direction Will Trump’s Foreign Policy Take?
Democrats’ capture of both chambers in the 2026 US midterm elections is set to intensify congressional scrutiny of Donald Trump’s foreign policy, including the Iran war, military assistance to Israel and Ukraine, and the dismantling of USAID. Trump retains broad executive authority and can veto legislation, but Democrats’ control of budgets and oversight could constrain or challenge his administration’s policies.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:40 WIB
Social Affairs Ministry and Child Protection Commission Join Forces to Protect Students at Sekolah Rakyat
Indonesia’s Social Affairs Ministry and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) have agreed to work together on oversight of Sekolah Rakyat, children’s social welfare institutions and social rehabilitation services. The partnership will address child rights and safeguarding, including recommendations for a comprehensive protection system at the boarding schools.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:39 WIB
Bareskrim Says Former National Police Chief Listyo Sigit and Others Held at Brimob Headquarters as Wiretapping Case Suspects Rise to Four
Bareskrim says four people are now suspects in an alleged wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto, with three held at the Brimob headquarters in Depok and one unable to be detained because of post-stroke illness. Investigators say the ill suspect, who oversaw Bareskrim’s Monitoring Centre, authorised both wiretapping operations and the deletion of intercepted files.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:39 WIB
Listyo and Others Investigated in Wiretapping Case as Police Urge Public Not to Trust Unverified Information
Police have named former Polri information and technology division chief Slamet Uliandi as a fourth suspect in the alleged illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto. Investigators say he authorised wiretapping and the deletion of intercepted files; he has not been detained because he is recovering from a stroke, while police have urged the public to be cautious about unverified social-media claims.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:37 WIB
Ill, Inspector-General Slamet Uliandi Not Detained over Alleged Prabowo Wiretapping
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Department has not detained former Police ICT Division chief Inspector-General Slamet Uliandi, who is a suspect in an alleged wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto, because he is recovering from a stroke. Investigators say he authorised monitoring operations and approved the deletion of intercepted files; three other senior police officers have also been named suspects and are being held.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:36 WIB
UMMA Marks Third Anniversary with Dalan Padhang Fest 2026 to Empower Women
To mark its third anniversary, the UMMA community held Dalan Padhang Fest 2026 in collaboration with Afkaaruna Islamic School, culminating in a public religious study session in Sleman. The festival showcased UMMA’s efforts to help Muslim women develop their knowledge and abilities, while offering educational activities and a platform to share their talents.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:36 WIB
Backing the One Data Law, Home Affairs Minister Highlights Need to Align Development Programmes
Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian has backed the One Data Indonesia Law, saying integrated data can help align central and regional development plans, improve monitoring and make budgeting more efficient. He also stressed that implementation must respect sectoral data responsibilities and include safeguards for sensitive information and cybersecurity.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:36 WIB
Indonesia scraps plan to import used Japanese commuter trains
Indonesia has abandoned its plan to import used electric commuter trains from Japan and will procure new train sets, prioritising public service and domestic manufacturers such as state-owned INKA. KAI says it needs 23 new sets to meet rising Jabodetabek passenger demand, with an initial eight sets prioritised and the wider programme targeted for completion within two to three years.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:36 WIB
Jakarta to host ASEAN solar and storage summit in 2026
Jakarta will host the ASEAN Solar-Storage Summit on 10 November 2026, bringing together regional companies, investors and financial institutions to discuss solar and battery storage investment, project development and collaboration. The event will address financing, regulation, grid integration and commercial viability, while its matchmaking programme aims to connect participants with potential project partners.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:35 WIB
Investors Urged to Assess Indonesia’s Capital Market Objectively
Deputy Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dradjad Hari Wibowo urged investors to assess company fundamentals and economic data independently rather than rely solely on views from international index providers or market sentiment. He also called for continued improvements in transparency, governance and regulation, and highlighted the role of domestic investors and growth across Indonesia’s regions in strengthening the capital market.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:35 WIB
Tito Backs Implementation of Indonesia’s One Data Law, Stresses Central–Regional Coordination
Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian has backed implementation of the One Data Indonesia (SDI) Law, saying integrated data can align central and regional development plans, budgeting and evaluation. He also called for clear limits on data-sharing, respect for sectoral agencies’ authority, and stronger safeguards for sensitive information and cybersecurity.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:33 WIB
Legislative Body Agrees to Make Bill on Lawmaking Procedures a DPR Initiative
The DPR’s Legislative Body has agreed to advance a bill governing the procedures for drafting laws as a parliamentary initiative, after all eight factions supported it. The bill sets out ordinary and expedited lawmaking routes, provisions on judicial review and digitalisation, and deadlines for scheduling plenary votes.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:32 WIB
Informal Employment Rises as Unemployment Falls
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said informal employment has increased alongside a national decline in unemployment, attributing the trend partly to stronger activity among micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and rising uptake of the People’s Business Credit (KUR). The government is using the Online Single Submission (OSS) system and MSME digitalisation programmes to monitor businesses and encourage workers and enterprises to move into formal employment.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:30 WIB
Kim Jong Un Makes Waves as North Korea Tests Advanced Missiles During US Election
North Korea tested a newly designed air-defence missile system and held a simulated strike exercise using long-range strategic cruise missiles, according to state media. The demonstrations come amid a series of recent weapons displays and heightened tensions with South Korea and the United States, as Pyongyang signals little appetite for renewed talks with Washington.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:30 WIB
Government backs development of university teaching models with funding of up to Rp200 million
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has launched the Satria 2026/2027 funding programme to support research-based transformative teaching models at universities. Each proposal can receive up to Rp200 million from the LPDP-managed Endowment Fund for Research, with projects expected to run from December 2026 to September 2027 and produce tested teaching models and other outputs.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:28 WIB
OJK Investigates Four Entities Suspected of Operating as Unlicensed Insurance Brokers
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) says four entities suspected of conducting insurance brokerage business without authorisation have entered the investigation stage, while 15 entities remain under examination. The regulator has also warned insurers working with suspected unlicensed brokers and introduced QR-code verification for brokers’ registration certificates to help protect consumers.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:27 WIB
Asked About Alleged Plot Against Prabowo Government, Jokowi Says to Follow Legal Process
Former president Joko Widodo urged all parties to let the legal process proceed when asked whether an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto could amount to treason. Police have reportedly named three senior officials as suspects in the alleged surveillance of Prabowo and other public figures and organisations.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:26 WIB
Removed as FFI Secretary-General, Budi Questions PSSI Approval
Budi Setiawan is challenging the procedure used to remove him as secretary-general of the Indonesian Futsal Federation (FFI), arguing that the decision requires PSSI approval under the organisations’ rules. The dispute comes amid calls from regional and league members for an extraordinary congress to review FFI’s governance, including concerns over financial transparency and communication with local associations.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:24 WIB
Education Ministry to Reinstate Science, Social Sciences and Language Streams at Senior High Schools Next Year
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education plans to restore the Science, Social Sciences and Language streams at senior high schools from the 2027/2028 academic year. The move is intended to strengthen pupils’ foundational knowledge and better prepare them for university study in their chosen fields, amid concerns that new university students’ basic knowledge falls short of expectations.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:24 WIB
Prosecutor Asks Jokowi at Dr Tifa Trial Whether He Ever Had Facial Reconstruction
Former president Joko Widodo testified in the case against Tifauzia Tyassuma, who is accused of making false diploma claims, and denied ever undergoing facial reconstruction. He also identified photographs shown in court and rejected a suggestion that one depicted his distant cousin; Tifa faces charges under Indonesia’s Criminal Code and Electronic Information and Transactions Law.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:22 WIB
BKPM Steps Up Downstreaming Investment to Help Meet 8% Growth Target by 2029
Indonesia’s Investment and Downstreaming Ministry/BKPM is pursuing investment in downstream processing of strategic commodities to support the government’s 8% economic growth target for 2029. Investment reached Rp1,539.2 trillion in January–September 2026, but officials say projects need closer support to overcome obstacles and reach completion, while expansion beyond nickel could spread economic benefits across the regions.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:21 WIB
Coordinating Ministry Discusses Assets and Legal Reform in Bogor
The Coordinating Ministry for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections and the Bogor City Government met to discuss asset management and strengthening legal services. Their agenda included the Legal Development Index, the Legal Documentation and Information Network (JDIH), and resolving community disputes through Bale Badami.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:20 WIB
Bapeten Calls for Stronger Regulations and Infrastructure for Indonesia’s First Nuclear Power Plant
Bapeten is urging stronger regulation, oversight infrastructure and human-resource capacity as Indonesia prepares for its first nuclear power plant. Officials say the country has important foundations but still needs decisions on the plant operator, financing and nuclear liability, alongside transparent public engagement and realistic planning for a proposed 2032 start-up.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:20 WIB
Senator Menyapa 2026 Launched, DPD Chair Calls for Public Trust to Be Built
The DPD has launched the Senator Menyapa forum, with Chair Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin urging senators to build public trust by listening to regional communities and following up on their concerns. The programme will assess the DPD’s 22-year record and provide a dialogue between central and regional governments on policy responses and local development opportunities.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:20 WIB
Antarctic Ozone Hole Expands to Seven Times Indonesia’s Territory
The 2026 Antarctic ozone hole averaged 25 million square kilometres at its peak period and reached 27.1 million square kilometres on 18 September, about 8.3 times Indonesia’s total area. NOAA and NASA say unusually strong, stable polar winds helped drive its size, while long-term progress under the Montreal Protocol means the ozone layer is still recovering and could fully heal in the 2070s.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:19 WIB
IDX Holds CMSE 2026, Urges Public to Learn About Capital-Market Investing and Understand the Risks
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), together with market institutions and with support from the Financial Services Authority, is holding CMSE 2026 to promote investment literacy and participation. The event comes as the number of capital-market investors rises above 32.7 million, with organisers stressing that investment choices should match individuals’ financial goals and risk profiles.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:19 WIB
Deputy Religious Affairs Minister: Service-Bond Scholarships Can Meet Demand for Doctors
Deputy Religious Affairs Minister Romo Muhammad Syafi’i said government-funded medical scholarships tied to service commitments could help address shortages of general practitioners and specialists across Aceh and Indonesia. He urged local governments to sponsor students from underserved areas, while UIN Ar-Raniry seeks support to equip its new medical faculty, which has a 2026 intake quota of 50 students.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:19 WIB
Bintaro Market Traders Receive Financial Literacy Guidance to Avoid Illegal Online Loans
Traders at South Tangerang’s Pasar Modern Bintaro have received in-person guidance on identifying licensed online lending providers and avoiding illegal lenders. The initiative highlights the importance of checking OJK authorisation, understanding transparent interest and repayment terms, and knowing how to make complaints as digital borrowing expands.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:18 WIB
Pidie Situation Calm After Flag-Raising Crackdown Clash, Says Regional Military Commander
The commander of Korem 011/Lilawangsa says security in Pulo Keunari, Pidie, has returned to normal after a clash during the removal of a bintang bulan flag left one resident dead and 13 others and six soldiers injured. The military says it attempted mediation before using warning shots and crowd-control measures, and is continuing patrols and coordination to maintain order amid other planned events linked to Aceh independence.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:17 WIB
Korean Airline Employee in Bali Embezzles Rp689 Million to Fund Online Gambling
An employee of South Korean airline T’Way Air has been accused of embezzling Rp689.5 million in company operating funds at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport. Police say he transferred the money to his own and his wife’s accounts and used it for online gambling; he faces charges carrying a maximum five-year prison sentence.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:16 WIB
Deputy Minister: Leaders in the Digital Era Must Be Bold Enough to Change Old Ways
Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Angga Raka Prabowo said leaders should assess programmes by their benefits to the public, rather than by budget absorption, and be willing to change ineffective practices. He also urged future leaders to ensure digital initiatives serve clear public needs and provide equal opportunities, including for rural communities.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:16 WIB
Kendari Police Arrest Two Suspected Dealers with 4.7kg of Meth from Medan Network
Kendari police have arrested two suspected drug dealers and seized 4.7kg of methamphetamine sent from Medan, describing it as their largest inter-provincial network seizure. The suspects allegedly distributed drugs in two Kendari neighbourhoods, and police say they admitted to distributing around 30kg over two months; they face a maximum 20-year prison sentence.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 20:14 WIB
Father of Captain Nurhafiz, Killed Fighting Forest Fires: ‘He Was My Pride and Joy’
Captain Nurhafiz Akbar Rizki Hartio was among three people killed when an MI-17V5 helicopter crashed during a forest and land-fire suppression mission in Central Kalimantan. At his funeral in Semarang, his father remembered his son’s Army service and final deployment, and asked the public to forgive any mistakes Nurhafiz may have made.