#natural disasters

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Jokowi hopes infrastructure in 5 "new Balis" to be completed in 2020

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has expressed his hope that the construction works of infrastructure to support tourism ...

5.2-magnitude quake jolts South Bolaang Mongodow, North Sulawesi

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hit Bolang Uki, South Bolaang Mongodow District, North Sulawesi Province on Sunday ...

5.1-magnitude earthquake rocks North Sumatra's Nias Island

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the waters of South Nias District in North Sumatra Province on Sunday at 08.08 a.m. ...

Ministry of Finance insures 1,360 buildings worth Rp10.8 trillion

The Ministry of Finance insured 1,360 buildings, with asset value of Rp10.8 trillion, in 2019, by a consortium called ...

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Active generosity should be reflected in anti-poverty efforts

Over 74 years after it gained independence, Indonesia continues to face the challenge of poverty inflicting several ...

Poverty remains major problem in Indonesia: ACT chief

Poverty remains a major problem in Indonesia and concrete efforts to solve it is by being generous, according to ...

BMKG stresses on critical infrastructure development in coastal areas

Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Head Dwikorita Karnawati reiterated the importance of building ...

Six houses in Bitung damaged in North Maluku's recent earthquake

The Bitung city administration in North Sulawesi recorded that at least six houses had incurred damage by the strong ...

Three wounded, 36 buildings damaged in North Maluku's earthquake: BNPB

The recent 7.1-magnitude earthquake that hit North Maluku's areas on Thursday evening afflicted wounds on three ...

North Maluku rattled by 150 aftershocks since Thursday evening: BMKG

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded that 150 aftershocks struck Jailolo Sub-district, ...

Aftershocks jolt North Maluku following 7.1-magnitude earthquake: BMKG

Jailolo Subdistrict in Halmahera Barat District, North Maluku Province, was rocked by three aftershocks within 30 ...

7.1-magnitude earthquake jolts North Maluku

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the areas of Jailolo Subdistrict in Halmahera Barat District, North Maluku Province, ...

Capital city relocation means mindset, cultural change: President

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) believes that relocation of the capital also translates to a change in the mindset and ...

Indonesia struck by 3,155 natural disasters during January-Nov 7, 2019

A total of 3,155 natural disasters, generally hydrometeorological in nature, hit Indonesia during the January-November ...

Pandjaitan emphasizes it is high time AIS members realize commitment

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut B. Pandjaitan believes that the time has come for ...