November 6, 2025 | 06:53 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Here are the highlights: Indonesia Receives 'Draft Zero' of Gaza International Force Mandate, Says Minister; Indonesia's Workforce Still Dominated by Elementary School Graduates, BPS Reports; and Indonesia Poised to Become a Clean Energy Data Center Hub.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Indonesia Receives 'Draft Zero' of Gaza International Force Mandate, Says Minister
The Indonesian government has received the initial draft of a UN resolution on the formation of an international force in the Gaza Strip. Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that the draft is still in the early stages of discussion.
"Because it was only conveyed in yesterday's meeting, each country has its own opinions and thoughts that may be input for consideration," Sugiono said at the Pancasila Building area, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Central Jakarta on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
According to him, the discussion is far from over. "But again, the draft of the resolution is still in the early stages of discussion, very early, they only distributed the 'draft zero,'" he said.
2. Indonesia's Workforce Still Dominated by Elementary School Graduates, BPS Reports
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that the working population in the country is still dominated by elementary school graduates. Only about 13.06 percent of Indonesian workers hold diplomas or university degrees.
In August 2025, about 34.75 percent of workers in Indonesia are elementary school graduates, or below. But Deputy Head of Balance and Statistical Analysis at BPS, Moh. Edy Mahmud stated the percentage continues to drop.
"If compared to the previous August, the percentage of workers with elementary school education or below has decreased, while there is an increase in workers with a diploma," he said at a press conference at the BPS head office in Jakarta on November 5, 2025.
3. Indonesia Poised to Become a Clean Energy Data Center Hub
The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), together with the Indonesian Solar Energy Association (AESI), Southeast Asia Strategics, UMBRA, and researchers from Prasetiya Mulya University, have highlighted that Indonesia's need for data centers and the potential for clean energy absorption present a golden opportunity for the country to become a data center hub in the Southeast Asian region. Until now, Indonesia has relied on data centers in Singapore and Malaysia to meet its population's digital needs.
The Director-General of Digital Technology for the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Komdigi), Mira Tayyiba, stated that according to projections from the World Bank, the demand for data centers in Indonesia could increase by up to 16.8 percent annually. Currently, data center owners are advocating for the use of clean energy in their operations. Mira made these remarks at the "Advancing Green Data Centers in Indonesia" event held in Jakarta on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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YouTube Quietly Deletes 700 Videos Exposing Israeli War Crimes Against Palestinians
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YouTube reportedly removed the videos in early October, soon after the U.S. imposed sanctions on the three groups for cooperating with the ICC.
Industry Ministry: Manufacturing Sector to Drive Indonesia's Economic Growth in Q3 2025
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Despite the manufacturing sector's higher-than-average growth, production capacity utilization remains at 59.28 percent.
Juvenile Whale Shark Strandings in Indonesia Have Risen Fivefold Since 2020
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More than 70 percent of the stranded whale sharks were juveniles measuring between four and seven meters in length.
Indonesia's Coal Output Hits 584 Million Tons in 2025, Misses Annual Target
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Indonesia's coal production from January to September 2025 reached 584.168 million tons, falling short of this year's target of 739.674 million tons.
Indonesia Confident Shrimp Exports to Reach US$1.5bn in 2026 Despite Contamination Mishap
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Exports from Indonesia reached US$1.3 billion from January-September 2025, a 17.5 percent increase from the same period last year.
Indonesia's Workforce Still Dominated by Elementary School Graduates, BPS Reports
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As in previous years, BPS data shows that Indonesian workers are still dominated by elementary school graduates.
Indonesia Receives 'Draft Zero' of Gaza International Force Mandate, Says Minister
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The Indonesian government has received the initial draft of a UN resolution on the formation of an international force in Gaza, according to Foreign Minister Sugiono.
Indonesian Minister Champions Local Goods Amid Thrifting Craze: "Local Pride!"
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The Minister of MSMEs is advocating for the support of local products as an alternative to the popular thrifting trend in Bandung.
Indonesia Undecided on Sending Observers to Myanmar Election
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Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that Indonesia is still considering the decision to send a monitoring team to the upcoming general election in Myanmar.
Civil Society Rallies in Support of Tempo as Minister Amran Sues the Media Company
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Several press alliances and journalists have held a solidarity action in support of Tempo and press freedom in Indonesia.
