#Indonesia (50)
"Gayung", a Thug Who Extorted Truck Drivers in West Bandung, Hunted…
Royan, alias "Gayung," allegedly extorted money from a car driver on Jalan Raya Citapen, Cihampelas Subdistrict, West Bandung Regency. His actions were caught on camera and went viral on social media.
Nasdaq Plummets, AI Stocks Crash Amid Hot US Inflation
The Nasdaq Composite index plummeted 1.3 percent and the S&P 500 dropped 0.5 percent in Thursday (10/15/2026) trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average actually rose 273 points, or 0.5 percent.
Pertamina President Director Apologizes, Bali Fuel Queue Snakes 3 Km
President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero) Simon Aloysius Mantiri extended an apology to the people of Bali for long fuel queues at a number of gas stations, following a coordination meeting with Bali Governor Wayan Koster at Fuel Terminal Sanggaran, Denpasar, Tuesday (13/10/2026).
KPK Names 5 Suspects in BNPB Graft Case, Agency Chief's Brother Held
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named five suspects in an alleged graft case involving the procurement of goods and services from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB)'s Disaster Emergency Fund (DSP) on Wednesday (10/14/2026).
Prabowo Appoints Kristomei Sianturi as New BNPB Chief
President Prabowo Subianto swore in seven new officials at the State Palace in Jakarta on Thursday afternoon (10/15/2026) — described as the eighth reshuffle of the Red and White Cabinet.
IHSG Trading Halted After 8% Plunge; MSCI Downgrade Threat, Rupiah…
The IHSG opened 8.01% lower at 5,393.92 on Friday (10/16/2026); 14 stocks rose, 595 fell, 354 were flat; BEI market capitalization at Rp9,538.22 trillion.
Italy Flight Strike: 200 easyJet Flights to UK Cancelled
Friday, October 16, 2026: four industrial actions hit Italian aviation simultaneously — a 24-hour easyJet cabin crew strike (00:00–23:59), an ENAV ATC strike from 13:00–17:00 Italian time, a walkout by security staff at Venice Marco Polo Airport, and a strike by ground staff at Pisa and Florence airports.
Ombudsman to Investigate Fuel Scarcity Across 11 Provinces
Indonesia's Ombudsman (Ombudsman RI) announced preparations for an Own-Initiative Investigation (IAPS) into fuel scarcity at a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday (14/10/2026).
Trade Expo Indonesia 2026 Opens, Eyes US$17.5 Billion in Deals
The 41st TEI opened on Wednesday (14/10/2026) at ICE BSD City, Tangerang, and runs until October 18, 2026, under the theme "The Ultimate Hub for Global Sourcing".
New PLN Chief: Suroso Isnandar Replaces Darmawan Prasodjo
An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (RUPSLB) of PT PLN (Persero) was held online via Zoom on Wednesday (10/14/2026) starting at 6:30 p.m. Jakarta time, appointing Suroso Isnandar as President Director to replace Darmawan Prasodjo.
Karawang Land Office Burns Down, All SHM Certificates Destroyed
A fire engulfed the Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) office in Karawang regency, West Java, on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Nagasari, at around 10:54 p.m. on Wednesday (10/14/2026); the blaze was extinguished early Thursday (10/15/2026).
Prabowo Swears In 7 Officials: New BNPB Chief, 2 Deputies
President Prabowo Subianto swore in seven officials at the State Palace in Jakarta on Thursday afternoon (10/15/2026) in the eighth reshuffle of the Red-and-White Cabinet; Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka attended the ceremony.
Jerome Polin Slams 'Unempathetic' Kalimantan Officials Over Haze
YouTuber Jerome Polin criticized the response of several Kalimantan officials to forest and land fires (karhutla) through his personal Threads account @jeromepolin on Wednesday (10/14/2026).
SMRC Survey: Mahfud MD Tops Anies, Ahok, Dedi Mulyadi
The Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting Institute (SMRC) released the September 2026 Opinion Leaders Survey on Thursday (15/10/2026); the results of the survey were presented by SMRC founder Saiful Mujani in FISIP UIN Jakarta Building.
M4.1 earthquake hits Bogor, felt as far as Pamijahan
The earthquake occurred on Thursday 15 October 2026 at 17:58:23 am, according to official data of the Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG).
1.5 tons of dry ice dispersed over Palembang to fight wildfire haze
The government has prepared 1.5 tons of dry ice to be dispersed in the region of Palembang, South Sumatra, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Ukraine accuses SpaceX of limiting Starlink, drone mission disrupted
Ukraine accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of restricting military-class Starlink services without warning on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, thus disrupting Kiev’s combat mission.
Veda Ega finishes sixth at Moto3 Mandalika, passes Hakim Danish
Indonesian rider Veda Ega Pratama finished sixth in the Moto3 Grand Prix Indonesia race on the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, Sunday 11 October 2026.
Ukraine claims to destroy six Russian Su-34 jets at Borisoglebsk
The Ukrainian military claimed to have attacked the Borisoglebsk air base in the Voronezh region of Russia on the night of 14-15 October 2026 using a domestic long-range cruise missile "Long Neptune".
Amaludin Syarif 'Icon Cover MP3 4shared' has died
Amaludin Syarif died on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Diddy Attacked by Drug Lord in Prison, Suffers Head Injury
Sean "Diddy" Combs, 56, suffered a severe head injury following a physical fight with Christopher "Dudus" Coke — a Jamaican drug lord who has served 23 years in jail since 2012 — in the federal prison of Fort Dix, New Jersey, on Friday.
KPK Sting Operation: 14 Detained at Indonesia's Disaster Agency
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a sting operation at the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) in Greater Jakarta on the night of Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Bali Fuel Queues Spread, Pertamina CEO Apologizes
Long fuel queues snaked through Pertamina-branded gas stations (SPBU) across Bali — Denpasar, Badung, Tabanan, Klungkung, Gianyar, Buleleng, and Bangli — from Monday, October 12, 2026; subsidized Pertalite was reported empty at several points.
Indonesia's Mandatory Halal Rule: From Cosmetics to Stationery
Mandatory halal certification (Wajib Halal) takes effect on 18 October 2026 with no postponement, confirmed by BPJPH chief Ahmad Haikal Hasan.
How to Check Phone IMEI on Kemenperin: Official Anti-Block Guide
IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique 15-17 digit identity number for every phone; in Indonesia, IMEI registration is mandatory and managed by the Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) together with Kominfo and Customs.
Police Bust Etomidate Drug Lab in PIK 2, Chinese National Held
The West Jakarta Metropolitan Police narcotics unit busted an alleged clandestine etomidate laboratory in a house at Cluster Hawai Cove 6, PIK 2, Tangerang Regency, Banten.
Raline Shah Resigns as Minister's Special Staff, Returns to Acting
Actress Raline Shah officially resigned as Special Staff to the Minister of Communication and Digital (Menkomdigi) for Global Partnerships and Digital Education, effective Tuesday (13/10/2026).
Antam Gold Price 14 October 2026 Flat at Rp2,574,000 per Gram
Antam's 1-gram Logam Mulia gold bar was unchanged at Rp2,574,000 per gram on Wednesday (14/10/2026).
Fuel Prices 14 October 2026: All Stable, Pertalite Still Rp10,000
All Pertamina and private-operator fuel prices were unchanged as of 14 October 2026, holding since the last adjustment on 2 September 2026.
Jakarta 2026 Minimum Wage Rp5,729,876, Up 6.17% from January
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung set the 2026 Jakarta Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) at Rp5,729,876 per month, announced 24 December 2025 and effective 1 January 2026.
Rupiah Rate 14 October 2026 Weakens to Rp17,913 per US Dollar
The rupiah opened 12 points (0.07%) weaker at Rp17,913 per US dollar at 09:05 WIB in the spot market, per Bloomberg data.
Minyakita Above Price Ceiling, Pekanbaru Readies Market Operations
The government's ceiling price (HET) for Minyakita cooking oil is Rp15,700 per liter, but retail prices exceed it in several regions.
Noncommunicable Diseases Kill 1.3 Million a Year in Indonesia
According to 2025 World Health Organization (WHO) data, around 1.378 million deaths from noncommunicable diseases occur in Indonesia each year — 53 percent of all deaths — as stated by the head of Indonesia's Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), Taruna Ikrar, at the 2026 Patient Safety Day event at Pelita Harapan University, Tangerang, on 1 October 2026.
September 2026 Inflation Rises to 3.28%, Chilies Main Driver
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded September 2026 inflation at 0.30% month-to-month; the CPI rose from 111.97 in August to 112.31.
Denmark Open 2026: Six Indonesian Shuttlers Crash Out on Day One
Six Indonesian representatives were knocked out on day one of the 2026 Denmark Open in Odense, Denmark, on Tuesday (13/10/2026), with none winning a match.
Daniel Marthin's Elbow Injury Forces Leo/Daniel Out of Denmark Open
Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin withdrew from the 2026 Denmark Open due to an elbow injury suffered by Daniel Marthin.
Jonatan Christie vs Lin Chun-yi: Blockbuster Denmark Open Clash
Jonatan Christie (4th seed) faces Lin Chun-yi (Taiwan, All England Open champion) in the round of 32 of the 2026 Denmark Open on Wednesday (14/10/2026) at 17:30 WIB (Western Indonesian Time) on Court 2, Jyske Bank Arena, Odense.
How to Watch Denmark Open 2026: Live Stream on Vidio
The 2026 Denmark Open — a BWF World Tour Super 750 event — runs October 13-18, 2026, at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense, Denmark.
How to Register for SNBP: Requirements and Schedule for State…
SNBP is an achievement-based selection route into state universities (replacing SNMPTN), with a minimum quota of 20 percent of each university's capacity.
How to Apply for an SKCK Online in 2026: Requirements, Fees, and Steps
Online SKCK registration in 2026 has been fully moved to the Polri Super App (Presisi); the website channel is no longer used.
How to Renew Your Driving License Online: Requirements, Fees, and the…
Class A and C driving license renewals are served through the Digital Korlantas Polri app via the SINAR (SIM Nasional Presisi) service.
How to Renew Your Annual STNK Online: Requirements, Fees, and the…
Annual STNK renewal only requires paying vehicle tax; no physical inspection and no license plate replacement.
How to Apply for a Passport Online in 2026: Requirements, Fees, and…
Passport applications are filed online through the M-Paspor app of the Directorate General of Immigration.
Digital ID Card (IKD): How to Activate, Requirements, and Benefits
IKD (Identitas Kependudukan Digital) is the official app of the Directorate General of Dukcapil holding the e-ID card, family card, and other civil documents digitally.
How to Register for CPNS: Requirements, Documents, and the SSCASN Flow
All CPNS registration runs through the single SSCASN gateway at sscasn.bkn.go.id, connected to the Home Ministry's Dukcapil and the DIKTI higher-education database.
How to Check Electronic Traffic Tickets (ETLE): Official Sites, Apps…
ETLE (Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement) is a camera-based ticketing system that automatically captures traffic violations.
How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership: Requirements, Fees, and the Samsat…
The Motor Vehicle Title Transfer Fee (BBNKB) for second-hand/used vehicles is waived (Rp0) under Law No. 1 of 2022.
How to Check Vehicle Tax Online: SIGNAL, SMS, and Samsat Websites
The official national channel: the SIGNAL app (National Digital Samsat) — register with your ID number and phone number, then add vehicle data via the plate number (NRKB).
How to Get a Birth Certificate: Requirements, Online Procedure, and…
Main requirements: a birth attestation letter from a doctor/midwife/birth attendant (or a sworn statement SPTJM), the parents' marriage certificate or excerpt (or a spousal SPTJM), family card, and the e-ID of a parent or reporter.
KPK Names 5 Suspects in BNPB Sting, Including Agency Chief's Brother
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named five people suspects in an alleged corruption case at the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) on Wednesday (14/10/2026), following a sting operation (OTT) on Tuesday night (13/10/2026) that netted 14 people.