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North Maluku governor candidate dies in Bella 72 speedboat fire

North Maluku governor candidate Benny Laos has died after the Bella 72 speedboat that he boarded caught fire at the ...

Dugong watching in Alor waters

The roaring sounds of waves crashing against the breakwater were audible at Kabola Beach, Alor District, East Nusa ...

Realizing Indonesia-centric development

Since the start of his presidency, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has been committed to developing Indonesia equitably ...

Jakarta declares 305 cultural heritage sites in four years

The Jakarta provincial government has declared 305 cultural heritage sites over the past four years. These include ...

RI, Asia-Pacific nations discuss ocean-based climate action

Indonesia and Asia-Pacific countries discussed collaborative steps to address climate change challenges in the region ...

Jakarta to charge household waste levy from next year

The Jakarta provincial government will impose a household waste levy on city residents starting January 2025 as part of ...

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10 years of Jokowi: Achievements that should be sustained

In less than a fortnight, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), on October 20, 2024, will let go of his position as Indonesian ...

From Indonesia with love: Peanut seller collects funds for Palestine

In a 2x3 square meter, single-room accommodation in Jodoh, Batam city, Riau Islands province, lives a humble, strong, ...

Five Indonesian land snail species have herbal medicine potential

Five species of land snails in Indonesia have the potential to be used as herbal medicine, according to a researcher at ...

Whirlwind: Govt provides 1.2 tons of rice assistance to Gresik Island

The Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) of Belitung, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, distributed 1.2 tons of ...

Climate change threatens small islands in West Nusa Tenggara

Climate change, which triggers sea level rise, puts threats on small islands in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), the ...

Search for missing US tourist in Maluku yields no results: police

The Search and Rescue (SAR) effort for an American tourist, Carol Colleen Monfore, 68, who went missing in the waters ...

Jokowi checks basic goods' prices at Kalabahi Market in NTT's Alor

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), on Thursday, visited the Kalabahi People's Market in Alor District, East Nusa ...

Indonesia's Jokowi inaugurates Temef Dam in NTT

President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, inaugurated the Temef Dam in South Timor Tengah, East Nusa Tenggara ...

President launches 27 road sections in East Nusa Tenggara

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on Tuesday launched 27 road sections constructed under the Presidential Instruction on ...