Today's Top 3 News: Indonesian Navy Confirms US Warship in Malacca Strait

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April 20, 2026 | 08:25 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday April 20, 2026. Here are the highlights: Navy Confirms US Warship in Malacca Strait Amid Iran Tensions; Jakarta Police Probe UI Students' Sexual Harassment Case; and Pertamina Still Reviewing Pertamax Price After Fuel Hike.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Navy Confirms US Warship in Malacca Strait Amid Iran Tensions

The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has confirmed the presence of a US warship in the Malacca Strait, stating that the vessel is exercising its right of transit passage in accordance with international law.

First Admiral Tunggul, the spokesperson for the Indonesian Navy, stated that the US warship, the USS Miguel Keith, was detected in the eastern waters of Belawan on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 15:00 local time. The ship was observed traveling northwest at a speed of 13.1 knots, as recorded by the Automatic Identification System (AIS).

Tunggul noted that the Malacca Strait is a primary waterway for international navigation. He remarked, "The transit passage refers to continuous, expeditious passage through the territorial sea or strait from one part of the high seas or an exclusive economic zone to another."

He added that the presence of the US warship in the Malacca Strait is part of lawful international navigation activities.

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2. Jakarta Police Probe UI Students' Sexual Harassment Case

The Jakarta Metro Jaya Police is currently gathering evidence regarding allegations of sexual harassment involving several students at the University of Indonesia (UI). A total of 16 students are suspected of engaging in verbal and digital sexual harassment via a WhatsApp group.

Chief of Public Relations for Metro Jaya Police Sr. Comr. Budi Hermanto stated that the authorities have not yet received a formal police report concerning the case. "As of today, the Metro Jaya Police has not officially received a police report," Budi told reporters on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

However, the Metro Jaya Police has taken proactive steps to address the case. The Directorate of Women and Children's Protection and Anti-Human Trafficking (PPA and PPO) has coordinated directly with UI.

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3. Pertamina Still Reviewing Pertamax Price After Fuel Hike

Roberth MV Dumatubun, the Corporate Secretary of Indonesia's State-own oil company PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, has spoken out about the price adjustments for non-subsidized fuel types Pertamax and Pertamax Green following the price increases for Pertamax Turbo (RON 98), Dexlite (CN 51), and Pertamina Dex (CN 53) last Saturday.

"It's still under evaluation," said Roberth in Jakarta on Sunday, April 19, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

Previously, Pertamina officially announced price increases for several non-subsidized fuel products, namely Pertamax Turbo, Dexlite, and Pertamina Dex, after aligning them with regulations and having coordinated, reported, and discussed with relevant stakeholders.

The price increase for non-subsidized fuel is stipulated in Ministerial Decree (Kepmen ESDM) No. 245.K/MG.01/MEM.M/2022. The price changes include a price increase for Pertamax Turbo from Rp 13,100 per liter to Rp 19,400 per liter.

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