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West Sumatra earthquake cycle ranges from 50-100 years: BNPB

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) stated that earthquakes in West Sumatra Province experience a ...

Expert warns of high megathrust quake risk in Indonesia

An earthquake-resistant structure expert has warned about two of Indonesia's most dangerous megathrust zones that ...

Police destroy eight illegal mining rafts in Riau rivers

Police in Kuantan Singingi, Riau Province, destroyed eight rafts used for illegal mining in the Kuantan River across ...

Scholars key to boosting Indonesia's global competitiveness: minister

Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto said scholars' wisdom is key ...

Mahfud MD outlines three key aspects of police reform

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs for the 2019-2024 period, Prof. Mahfud MD, outlined ...

Indonesia busts trafficking ring with 25 kg of pangolin scales

Indonesian wildlife authorities and police have uncovered an illegal trade ring involving pangolin scales in West ...

Indonesian Air Force backs Prabowo’s food security push

Indonesia’s Air Force is backing President Prabowo Subianto’s drive to strengthen food security, part of ...

Ministry strengthens peace facilitators in conflict-prone regions

The Center for Religious Harmony (PKUB) of the Ministry of Religious Affairs is strengthening the capacity of peace ...

RI Govt trains 655 foster parents for national school program

Indonesia’s Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf has trained 655 foster parents and dormitory guardians ...

Mount Marapi erupts twice, ash and lahar risks persist

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted twice on Sunday, with the second eruption occurring at 4:36 p.m. local time, ...

Mount Marapi erupts, ash column reaches 1,000 m in West Sumatra

Mount Marapi, located in Agam and Tanah Datar Districts in West Sumatra, erupted at 1:28 p.m. local time on Sunday, ...

Andalas Univ aims to make Indonesia's gambier a global innovation hub

Andalas University (UNAND) in West Sumatra is aiming to become Indonesia’s leading center for research and ...

Indonesian ministry outlines four keys to graduate success

Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has urged college graduates to focus on four key ...

163 racehorses take part in national championship in Yogyakarta

A total of 163 racehorses competed in the Indonesia's Racing Triple Crown Series 1 & Pertiwi Cup 2025 at the ...

Environment Ministry identifies 142 hotspots as of April 2025

The Ministry of Environment has identified 142 hotspots with potential for forest and land fires as of mid-April 2025, ...