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Indonesian SAR team evacuates ill German, Russian off Aceh coast

A team from Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) successfully evacuated two foreign nationals ...

Antoni highlights significance of Sabang Zero Point

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni, accompanied by some parliament members, inspected the Weh Island Nature Tourism ...

Aceh Besar records 47 tremors due to Seulimeum Fault activity

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 47 earthquakes in the Aceh Besar region from March ...

Indonesia's westernmost city draws 17,922 visitors during Eid holiday

A total of 17,922 people visited the westernmost city of Indonesia, Sabang, Aceh Province, during the 2024 Eid al-Fitr ...

Sabang suitable for hosting water sports venue: ministry

Located in Indonesia's western tip, Sabang City in Aceh is a suitable venue for hosting water sports events ...

Ministry to boost coffee exports through Aceh dry port development

The Transportation Ministry is committed to developing a dry port in Bener Meriah District, Aceh, to boost exports of ...

SAR evacuates body of Filipino seafarer who died in work accident

The Banda Aceh Search and Rescue Agency (SAR) evacuated the body of a Filipino citizen who died in a work accident on ...

Aceh SAR team evacuates Filipino from Liberian-flagged cargo ship

The Banda Aceh SAR team evacuated a Filipino crew member of a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, MT Ivestos X, after he ...

Libraries open digital access to promote reading

The National Library of Indonesia is currently providing free access to digital books to the public through the iPusnas ...

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Aceh's struggle to bring foreign tourist arrivals back on track

Aceh Office has recorded no foreign tourist arrivals in the province since early this year on account of travel ...

No foreign tourist arrivals in Aceh due to travel restrictions: BPS

Aceh Office has recorded no foreign tourist arrivals in the province since early this year on account of travel ...

Sabang targets 12 international cruise ship arrivals: BPKS

The Sabang Free Trade Zone and Port Management Body (BPKS) has outlined a target of clocking at least 12 international ...

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Indonesian regions brace for reopening of tourism attractions

The spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has brought the tourism sector to a screeching halt, resulting ...

Aceh struck by 4.8-magnitude earthquake, damage reported in Sabang

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 rocked the southeastern part of Banda Aceh, Aceh Province’s capital, Thursday, ...

Sabang marine tourist resort in Aceh reopens

The Sabang municipality has permitted to reopen its marine resort and resume operations of sea transportation modes to ...