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East Nusa Tenggara to host National Nature Conservation Day

The Environment and Forestry Ministry has designated East Nusa Tenggara capital Kupang as host of National Nature ...

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Preserving the sustainability of Papuan staple sago

Sago, a starch extracted from the centre or pith of tropical palm stems, particularly Metroxylon sagu, has ...

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Story of Lake Limboto portrayed through Iwan Yusuf's painting

The painting "AKAD" by Iwan Yusuf, a Gorontalo-born painter, evokes a gush of emotions, admiration, and ...

Preservation efforts intensified for Enggano Island's green turtles

The habits of people of Enggano Island, a 400-square-kilometer island in Enggano District, Bengkulu Province, have ...

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Give iconic rendang a vegan twist

Some people who were asked to taste and name this Indonesian "signature dish" were prompt in answering: ...

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A closer look at Bekantan's life in Curiak Island

An alpha male bekantan sits alone on a bench on the banks of Barito River in Curiak Island, Barito Kuala District, ...

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Balancing infrastructure push with conservation in Labuan Bajo

Infrastructure and facilities are being installed in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai district, East Nusa Tenggara, as part ...

Ministry highlights rising Komodo dragon population in past few years

The population of Komodo dragons has increased in the past few years, reaching 3,022 in 2019, according to the Forestry ...

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'Hidden paradise' sets sights on well-heeled travelers

If all goes according to plan, Indonesia’s ‘hidden paradise’ Labuan Bajo will soon be transformed ...

Two baby Javan rhinos born in Banten's Ujung Kulon National Park: govt

The Indonesian Environment and Forestry Ministry announced the birth of two Javan rhinos (Rhinoceros sondaicus ...

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Good Morning Rinjani!

The picturesque landscape that greets mountaineers as they opened their tents, struck by the strong winds battering all ...

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Five Mountains Festival: Solemn prayer for safety during pandemic

With the sun beaming brightly, wind blowing gently, and birds chirping merrily, nothing seemed out-of-the-ordinary that ...

Tripadvisor lists Bali among world's top tourist destinations

  Bali has been ranked among the world's best tourism destinations, alongside London in Great Britain and ...

Tourism minister lauds Bali's readiness to welcome tourists

Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Wishnutama Kusubandio commended the provincial government and people of Bali for ...

Toba Caldera inscribed on List of UNESCO Global Geoparks

Toba Caldera was inscribed on the List of UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGp) at the 209th Session of the UNESCO Executive ...