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As COP31 begins in Antalya, diplomats face growing calls to change decision-making rules critics say have slowed climate action while the 1.5-degree goal slips further out of reach.
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CNA Explains: What is treason under Indonesian law?
Indonesia’s treason debate has resurfaced after State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said alleged wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto could potentially constitute the offence. The new Criminal Code sets penalties ranging from a maximum 20-year prison term to life imprisonment or the death penalty, depending on intent and the outcome. A law professor says proving intent is central to the case.
Australia Joins Indonesia’s Wildfire Fight With Waterbombers
Australia will send a C-130 Hercules and a Cessna Citation to support Indonesia’s waterbombing operations from Nov. 6 to 12. The deployment follows a fatal helicopter crash during firefighting in Central Kalimantan and comes as fires and haze have contributed to more than 400,000 acute respiratory infection cases across seven provinces.
Nickel price leaps to 5-week high on Indonesia crackdown
Nickel climbed to its highest price in more than five weeks after Indonesia said it would act against companies linked to businessman Arif Kurniawan over alleged illegal activity in forest areas. Copper fell to a three-month low as technology stocks weakened, while traders also watched Indonesian ore quotas and China’s record-high copper import premium.
Aon and Munich Re Launch Pandemic Reinsurance in Indonesia and Philippines
Aon and Munich Re have launched pandemic reinsurance for businesses in Indonesia and the Philippines, with a focus on hospitality losses that standard property and casualty policies often exclude. The coverage pairs indemnity protection with parametric triggers and uses Munich Re’s reinsurance capital, pricing expertise and policy wordings. The companies say the product responds to a persistent gap in protection against business interruption without physical damage.
Indonesia Deploys 20,980 Troops to Jakarta as Security Stays Normal
Indonesia’s Navy is preparing 20,980 personnel for a phased deployment to Jakarta, including troops already moved, reinforcements from outside the capital and units on standby at their bases. Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Wednesday that Jakarta’s security situation remained normal and not marked by troubling unrest. He said the defense minister or the military commander should explain the deployment’s purpose.
Lake Iseo Tsunami Risk: Could 50-Meter Waves Return?
A study of medieval disasters at Italy’s Lake Iseo finds underwater landslides triggered by earthquakes generated waves above 50 meters. Today, sediment continues to build up and the shoreline is more densely developed, leaving less room to escape if a similar tsunami strikes. Researchers say human-driven erosion could also increase the risk of unstable deltas at other lakes.
Indonesia Says Aceh Flood Posts Remain Online on Social Media
Indonesia’s Communications and Digital Affairs Ministry said posts showing flash floods in Aceh remained publicly accessible on Instagram, X and Threads as of Nov. 3, 2026. The ministry said it had received no request to remove the material and had taken no action against it, responding to social media claims that flood coverage had been deleted. Its monitoring report covered posts circulating during the previous 24 hours.
SIMP Says Parent Met Singapore Authorities Over Haze Case
Indonesia’s Salim Ivomas Pratama said its indirect parent, Indofood Agri Resources Ltd., received a summons and met Singapore authorities over forest and land fires. The company said it had not received a further update from its parent. SIMP also said its no-burning policy, fire monitoring and prevention measures remain in place, while plantation, factory and production operations continue as normal.
CREA Estimates 3,560 Deaths From Wildfire Smoke in Indonesia
Smoke from Indonesia’s forest and land fires was linked to an estimated 3,560 deaths in September, about two-thirds of the country’s air pollution deaths that month. CREA also estimated 5,310 total pollution deaths and found 57.8 million people faced unhealthy to hazardous air. The government says it has deployed firefighting teams, health workers and masks as the fires continue.
Indonesia Fire Pollution Linked to 3,560 Deaths in September 2026
Fire pollution in Indonesia was linked to an estimated 3,560 deaths in September 2026, while 57.8 million people breathed unhealthy-to-hazardous air, a study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air says. Researchers urged the government to restore drained peatlands and strengthen enforcement against illegal land clearing by fire.
CREA Study Links Indonesia Haze to 5,200 Deaths in Two Months
A study says prolonged exposure to smoke from forest and peatland fires was responsible for at least 5,200 deaths in Indonesia in August and September. Residents in Borneo and Sumatra suffered the most, while Central Kalimantan had the highest mortality risk, according to research group CREA.
Findings Without Remedy Indonesian Court Case Raises Questions
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court said it found no convincing evidence about Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s foreign school credentials, but dismissed a challenge to his candidacy as inadmissible. The ruling referred the matter to an unnamed institution, leaving a constitutional law lecturer to question how the court’s findings should be acted upon without bypassing the impeachment process for removing a sitting vice president.
Indonesia Urged to Answer Malaysia, Singapore on Haze
Indonesian parliament deputy speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad urged the country to answer criticism from Malaysia and Singapore over forest and land fires with action, not resentment. He called for stronger protection for people affected by haze, better prevention, law enforcement and environmental recovery, while urging Asian parliaments to maintain dialogue before cross-border smoke becomes a crisis.
Jakarta Police Pledge Humane Crowd Control for Wednesday Protests
Indonesia’s police chief said officers would use a humane, preventive approach during demonstrations planned across Jakarta on Wednesday. The University of Indonesia Student Executive Board planned a protest at the HI Roundabout at around 2 p.m. Police said they would protect the right to public expression while using patrols, traffic management and communication with organizers to limit disruption.
Indonesia to Expand Wildfire Forecasting Research to Six Months
Indonesia’s research agency plans to strengthen forecasts of forest and land fires up to six months ahead, while developing fire-spread models and testing a cassava-based suppressant. The work follows a meeting between agency chief Arif Satria and President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. Researchers are also working with universities and supporting weather modification operations as parts of a broader effort to improve wildfire prevention and response.
Indonesia Sends Oxygen Bus as Wildfire Haze Hits Palangka Raya
A bus equipped with oxygen tanks is helping residents with breathing problems in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, as wildfire haze worsens. Indonesia’s health ministry reported about 350,000 fire-linked respiratory illness cases from August to October 25, including about 31,000 in Central Kalimantan by October 25. The local health department says the service offers short-term oxygen support.
XCMG advances Belt Road talent programs in Indonesia
XCMG has launched joint education programs in China for students from Indonesia and Uzbekistan, combining language study, technical training and workplace practice. The initiative supports the company’s local workforce needs as it expands operations in Indonesia, where nearly 80% of its employees are local. Three cohorts involving nearly 60 students have taken part in the education initiatives so far.
Technics Indonesia secures EASA approval for Bali hangar
FL Technics Indonesia has received EASA Part-145 approval for its Bali facility, allowing the company to maintain aircraft registered in the European Union. The certification covers base and line maintenance for specified Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 models. The company says it is preparing to begin work for an EU-based operator, with further aircraft arrivals expected in November 2026.
Indonesia Energy Minister Visit Targets China, India Fuel
Indonesia’s Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia plans to travel to China and India to secure additional gasoline supplies as Middle East tensions drive Jakarta to seek alternative sources. The government also plans to task Lemigas with importing fuel for Pertamina, bypassing lengthy tender procedures. The move follows reported fuel disruptions and vehicle queues in several provinces.
Indonesia Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Action Against 32 Fire-Linked Firms
Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry has imposed administrative sanctions on 32 companies flagged in connection with forest and land fires. Lawmaker Indrajaya says the response should go further when investigations establish violations, potentially including revoked permits, criminal proceedings or land seizures under the law. The available information does not identify the companies or detail the sanctions imposed.