Today's Top Stories — 2026-09-28
Indonesia mourns the Java Sea ferry tragedy as the death toll rises to 66, while Anak Krakatau's ongoing eruption expands ash danger zones and grounds flights. In financial markets, the IDX Composite tumbled 3.09 percent for the week, and trading for stocks starting from Rp1 officially began today. Diplomatically, Indonesia reaffirmed its focus on the Palestinian issue with a walkout at the UN.
Berita utama hari ini — 2026-09-28
Headline Utama
Korban feri tenggelam di Laut Jawa naik menjadi 66 jiwa
- Apa yang terjadi: Indonesian rescue teams continue pulling bodies from the wreckage of the ferry that capsized in the Java Sea about two weeks ago. The confirmed death toll has now reached 66, with searches still underway.
- Kenapa penting: This tragedy has reignited questions regarding national maritime transport safety standards and SAR capacity during large-scale search operations.
Anak Krakatau terus erupsi, luas wilayahnya meluas ke 341,5 hektare
- Apa yang terjadi: PVMBG reported that Anak Krakatau's land area has expanded to 341.5 hectares due to ongoing eruptions, surpassing its size prior to the December 2018 collapse of the collapse-prone edifice. Two new island-like landforms were also detected near the volcano, and satellites recorded that the mountain has grown by about 33 hectares.
- Kenapa penting: The expansion of the volcanic body and prolonged eruptions signal unstable activity, posing risks to aviation, Sunda Strait shipping, and surrounding settlements.
Jutaan orang terpapar kabut asap toksik akibat kebakaran hutan berbulan-bulan
- Apa yang terjadi: A New York Times report stated that millions of people in Indonesia, particularly in Kalimantan, have lived under a blanket of toxic haze for months, exacerbated by a prolonged drought triggered by El Niño patterns.
- Kenapa penting: The haze crisis directly impacts the respiratory health of millions, productivity, and carries the potential to spread transnationally similar to the 2015 haze episode.
Indonesia menyuarakan Palestina kembali di PBB
- Apa yang terjadi: At the UN General Assembly in New York, Indonesia joined dozens of countries in walking out during the speech of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, as a form of protest amid Israel's increasing diplomatic isolation over its actions against Palestinians.
- Kenapa penting: This action reinforces the consistency of Indonesia's foreign policy on Palestine and Indonesia's position in the global diplomatic arena.
Medali perdana Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
- Apa yang terjadi: The Indonesian contingent collected 22 medals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as of Friday (Sep 25), including the first gold from the men's team badminton.
- Kenapa penting: The contingent's achievement serves as a breath of fresh air and a counterweight to a week of national sorrow, while marking a milestone in athlete development toward the next Olympics.
Ekonomi & Bisnis
IHSG anjlok 3,09 persen sepekan, kapitalisasi BEI turun Rp361 triliun
The IDX Composite corrected by 3.09 percent to 6,241.892 from 6,441.159 during the trading period of September 21–25, 2026, with market capitalization dropping by Rp361 trillion. Foreign investors recorded net sells and selling pressure continues to loom, with the IDX Composite expected to test the 6,200 level.
Perdagangan saham mulai Rp1 resmi berlaku, IHSG dibuka melemah
On the first day of implementing the removal of the Rp50 share price lower limit (Monday, Sep 28), the IDX Composite opened lower at the 6,209.75 level, dropping about 0.51 percent. This new policy allows stocks to be traded starting from Rp1 per share.
Bank Indonesia pertahankan BI rate 5,75 persen
Bank Indonesia maintained its benchmark interest rate at 5.75 percent in line with market estimates, ending speculation of a hike to 6 percent circulating in recent weeks. BI also slashed hedging premiums by up to 30 percent to curb hedging costs, prop up the rupiah, and attract foreign capital inflows. The 10-year US Treasury yield rising to 5.11 percent — the highest since 2007 — became one of the sentiment pressures on the domestic market.
Politik & Kebijakan
Indonesia menegasikan posisi Palestina di PBB
Indonesia joined dozens of countries in walking out during Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly, reiterating consistent support for the Palestinian issue amid rising international isolation of Israel.
Dewan Halal Malaysia–Indonesia dibentuk
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid announced the establishment of the Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Council to strengthen bilateral halal diplomacy. This step has the potential to expand halal industry cooperation based on the largest Muslim population in the region.
Dari Dunia
Isolasi diplomatik Israel meningkat di PBB
The mass walkout during Netanyahu's UNGA speech signals a rise in global diplomatic pressure on Israel over its actions in Palestine. For Indonesia, this dynamic is relevant as Jakarta has long been a vocal advocate for Palestinian independence and a member of its supporting coalition.
Sentimen global menekan pasar Asia-Pasifik
Major global central banks lean hawkish and the surge in US Treasury yields up to 5.11 percent — the highest since 2007 — puts pressure on emerging markets including Indonesia. The strong US dollar position adds challenges for the rupiah and foreign capital flows.
Analisis Singkat
This past week showcased Indonesia facing multiple crises simultaneously: disasters (ferry sinking, haze, volcanic activity), financial market pressures, and geopolitical dynamics. The common pattern is the vulnerability of infrastructure and disaster management being tested all at once — from maritime transport safety to forest fire mitigation readiness under El Niño conditions.
In the economic realm, the combination of high US yields and foreign capital outflows creates dual pressure for BI: maintaining the rupiah without having to raise interest rates which could suppress growth. The policy of removing the Rp50 share price limit amidst a bearish market is also worth watching, as liquidity in second and third-tier stocks could experience high volatility during this transition phase.
Pantau Terus
- Pencarian korban feri Laut Jawa — the victim count could still change; monitor SAR operation progress and investigation findings regarding the cause of the accident.
- Aktivitas Anak Krakatau — monitor PVMBG status and potential new flight/shipping closures, especially the emergence of new landforms that can change rapidly.
- Arah pasar keuangan awal Oktober — market reactions to Rp1 stock trading and global central bank decisions next week have the potential to determine the direction of the IDX Composite and the rupiah.
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