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Several Indonesian regions brace for drought

Several regional authorities have been reminded to intensify the monitoring for possible forest fires and droughts, ...

Indonesian batik becomes increasingly popular worldwide

Indonesian representatives throughout the world use every event to promote the country’s diverse culture and its ...

Indonesia to face drier dry season this year

Forecasting that this year's dry season will be drier as compared to that of the previous year, the Meteorology, ...

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"Mudik" travelers enjoy smoother and safer trips this year

During the post-Ramadhan (Fasting Month) Holiday, most Indonesian Muslims follow the tradition of returning to their ...

Indonesian waters facing possible six-meter high waves

Waves as high as six-meters might be seen in Indonesian waters during the next four days, according to the ...

Indonesia urges Japan to help in producing quality manpower

Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has called on Japan to aid in bringing about ...

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Hoping for safe and smooth Eid Al-Fitr exodus

Indonesian Muslims, who account for over 85 percent of the country's 260 million population, began observing the ...

Eid al-Fitr exodus must be smooth and safe: Transportation Minister

Transportation Minister Budi Karya has said that the Eid al-Fitr exodus this year must run smoothly and remain ...

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Enjoying the sights and sounds while returning to homeland

Mudik, or homecoming, the annual special tradition of going home is followed before Eid Al-Fitr, locally known as ...

Confiscated 71.73-kilogram haul of marijuana destroyed by Aceh police

The Banda Aceh city police acted promptly in destroying 71.73 kilograms of marijuana and 889.8 grams of crystal ...

Police thwarts smuggling of Rp30.8 billion worth of lobster seeds

The Jambi Police and Marine and the Fisheries Affairs Ministry have succeeded in thwarting an attempt to smuggle over ...

PLN targets completion of 70-kv SUTT in Flores in 2019

PT PLN (Persero) East Nusa Tenggara Province has outlined a target to complete the construction of a 70-kilovolt (kv) ...

House plans to set up special committee on capital city relocation

The House of Representatives (DPR) has planned to set up a special committee to conduct a comprehensive study on the ...

Jokowi visits Kalimantan for prospective location of new capital city

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) undertook a working visit to several cities in Kalimantan Island in search of a location ...

Peak of this year's annual exodus predicted for May 31: Minister

Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said the peak of this year's annual exodus of travelers ahead of the Idul ...