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PUPR Ministry inspects availability of clean water in regions

The Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Ministry inspected the availability of clean water in dams, lakes, and ...

127,977 Gunung Kidul inhabitants affected by drought

Drought has affected a total of 127,977 inhabitants of Gunung Kidul District, Yogyakarta Special Autonomous Region, and ...

No more lobster seeds catching, Fisheries Minister says

Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti has reaffirmed the ban to catch lobster seed as it would ...

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Dry spells spread to wider Indonesian areas, affect farming

Earlier this year, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reminded the regional authorities to step ...

BNN Aceh confiscated 2.47 tons methamphetamine since 2017

The Aceh Narcotic Office (BNN Aceh) has foiled attempts to smuggle 2.47 tons of crystal methamphetamine into the ...

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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 ...