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Indonesia adds 16,110 new cases of COVID-19
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The number of COVID-19 positive cases in Indonesia rose by 16,110 on Friday, bringing the total number of cases to 5,864,010, the COVID-19 ... -
Loss of Sumatran rhinos leaves several plant species without seed dispersers
The critically endangered Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) plays a unique role in seed dispersal in Southeast Asian forests, and its disappearance from these landscapes is already ... -
Indonesia to divide G-20 participants into ‘bubbles’ for Nov. 15-16 summit in Bali
DENPASAR (Bali) – Indonesia will group conference participants into four “bubbles” at the G-20 meetings it will host in Bali later this year, to minimize any ... -
The Minister of Sports asks for an acceleration of the infrastructures for 2024 PON
Banda Aceh, Aceh (ANTARA) – Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali has said he will urge ministries to speed up infrastructure development to support the implementation ... -
Caged orangutan discovered at Indonesian politician’s home
The Langkat district chief had an illegal pet orangutan, authorities say. The politician is just the latest in a long line of public officials who guard ... -
Departure from Jokowi towards North Sumatra, inauguration of the Balige bypass and ports
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) left for North Sumatra earlier today, Wednesday February 2, to inaugurate several facilities. As quoted on the Presidential Secretariat’s ... -
Raid on Sumatran Official Reveals Use of Slave Labor at Palm Oil Plantation
A district chief in Sumatra could face human trafficking charges after it was discovered he had imprisoned 48 men in his compound who worked without pay ... -
Seeds of Cyclone 91W emerge in Sulu Sea; BMKG issues early warning
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) is monitoring the emergence of Tropical Cyclone 91W in the Sulu Sea which borders the ... -
North Sumatra district chief arrested by KPK
Jakarta. A North Sumatra district chief was arrested by the Corruption Eradication Commission or KPK on Wednesday night for allegedly accepting bribes in another major corruption ... -
Indonesian herbal medicine research center moves frankincense harvesters
Frankincense harvesters in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province say the construction of a new herbal medicine research center is threatening their livelihoods. The government says the center ... -
BMKG weather forecast: 2022 precipitation could be lower than last year
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicted that this year’s precipitation slightly lower than that of 2021. The director of the agency, ... -
Medan on high alert after detection of probable case of Omicron – Archipelago
Apriadi Gunawan (The Jakarta Post) Medane â Sat, January 8, 2022 2022-01-08 19:00 1 8a842212b942433c8cf1fce879de88c5 1 Archipelago Omicron-Strain, Omicron-variant, # Omicron-variant, North-Sumatra, Medan, # Medan, # ... -
Drop in foreign tourist visits in November 2021: BPS
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Statistics Indonesia (BPS) revealed that visits by foreign tourists to Indonesia from January to November 2021 reached 1.48 million. BPS director Margo Yuwono ... -
Four cops from Solok, West Sumatra, fired for police misconduct
Solok, W Sumatra (ANTARA) – Police in the town of Solok in West Sumatra fired four police officers for disciplinary violations and involvement in drug trafficking ... -
Redefining the Book | Arts & Culture
Beinecke Library Made by the Batak people of North Sumatra between 1860 and 1920, this pustaha features descriptions of rituals, particularly the use of birds for ... -
Cambodia learns about West Java
Recently, at the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh, five women of the Sunda ethnicity – originally from West Java – took to the stage dressed in ... -
Improve ASEAN-Russia naval relations | Borneo Bulletin Online
The first-ever multilateral naval exercise between ASEAN and Russia ended on December 3 and strengthened naval cooperation between the two sides, according to a statement from ... -
2004 Tsunami Highlights
CNN Editorial Research Here is some general information about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. On December 26, 2004, a earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 9.1 ... -
Indonesia’s Changing Red Lines on Regional Security
Authors: Emirza Adi Syailendra, ANU and Leonard C Sebastian, RSIS Asia-Pacific international relations since the end of the Cold War and the era of US unipolar ... -
Afghan refugee sets himself on fire in North Sumatra – Archipelago
AFP Medan, North Sumatra â Wed, December 1, 2021 2021-12-01 10:20 0 637689cdfb31fff4298fa997bd1fcea7 2 Archipelago Afghanistan, North-Sumatra, refugee, protest, Indonesia To free An Afghan asylum seeker ... -
SEAMEO RECFON Engages Multiple Stakeholders for Protein Consumption Campaign to Combat Stunting in Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA) – With tears of happiness, Nagari Bandar Siantar’s health manager in Simalungun, North Sumatera, slowly shares his experience âWe didn’t expect to become champions, ... -
In Sumatra, a snare trap costs baby elephant his trunk, then his life
A female elephant calf in Indonesia died days after her rescue and emergency amputation by conservation authorities in Aceh province. Authorities link the elephant’s death to ... -
MSMEs have a chance to grow again (Minister Uno)
Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics shows that there are currently open job vacancies and these were created by MSMEs Medan, North Sumatra (ANTARA) – ... -
The Sikh community of Sumatra
One of the most important days for the Sikh community is Gurupurab, the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, which falls on November ... -
North Sumatran music hero Irwansyah Harahap and leader of Suarasama has passed away – people
Music maestro Irwansyah Harahap died Thursday morning at Adam Malik Hospital in Medan, North Sumatra. He was one month away from his 61st birthday. Irwansyah’s only ... -
Looking forward to Papua’s success in hosting the 16th National Para Games
TEMPO.CO, Papua – Papua will once again benefit from Indonesian media attention as it will host the 16th National Para Games (Peparnas) from November 2-15 after ... -
Sihayo lands more Indonesian gold
Indonesia-focused explorer Sihayo Gold has delivered more solid gold hits from regional exploration drilling on its namesake project in North Sumatra. New intersections in its Hutabargot ... -
COVID vaccine coverage reaches 65.25% in Medan, N Sumatra
The target recipients of the vaccine in the city of Medan are over 1.9 million people; 65.25% of targeted recipients have been vaccinated Medan, North Sumatra ... -
Sumatran tiger found dead in animal trap in Indonesia
A critically endangered Sumatran tiger has been found dead after being caught in a trap on the Indonesian island of Sumatra in the latest setback for ... -
Papua officially hands over PON to Aceh, north Sumatra
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) – Papua has officially handed over the PON relay to Aceh and North Sumatra, which will host the country’s biggest sporting event in ... -
North Sumatra begins exporting feed to Singapore
We congratulate PT New Hope Medan for successfully creating quality products for export that meet Singapore legal and market requirements. Medan, North Sumatra (ANTARA) – A ... -
East Java Gold Medal in Open Water Swimming over 3000m PON
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The East Java contingent emerged victorious in the 3,000m men’s and women’s open water swimming at the PON XX National Games, as their ... -
PT XL Axiata Tbk: elected to manage USO 4G network in Sumatra XL Axiata 4G service extends to Mentawai, Nias and Natuna
There are a total of 132 Category 3T village points located in seven provinces which will be managed by XL Axiata through the USO program. All ... -
Indonesia investigates allegations of Sumatran tiger abuse at city zoo
Indonesian conservation authorities have launched an investigation into allegations of Sumatran tiger abuse at a municipal zoo in North Sumatra province. The tigers at the zoo ... -
As tigers decline, Indonesia targets poaching ring
Indonesian authorities recently confiscated three tiger skins from a man in Sumatra. They believe the perpetrator is linked to a larger network of wildlife traffickers. BANDA ... -
All 25 Wushu athletes from North Sumatra leave for PON
Wushu is the flagship sport of North Sumatra. We are optimistic that the athletes will perform optimally and achieve the best achievements Medan (ANTARA) – The ... -
North Sumatra aim for two gold medals in track and field in Papua PON
Medan (ANTARA) – The North Sumatran chapter of the Indonesian Athletics Association (PASI) is aiming to pocket two gold medals in athletics at the XX Papua ... -
North Sumatran Police in Asahan District seize 34.7 kg of crystal meth
Medan, N Sumatra (ANTARA) – Police in North Sumatra recovered 34.7 kg of crystal meth from a shore in the hamlet of Dusun II in the ... -
Sumatran police stop courier, seize 28 kg of drugs
Medan, N Sumatra (ANTARA) – Police officers in Asahan District, North Sumatra province, seized 28 kg of crystal methamphetamine from a suspected drug courier who was ... -
North Sumatran police arrest drug smuggler, seize 13kg of crystal meth
Medan, N Sumatra (ANTARA) – Police in North Sumatra apprehended a drug courier trying to transport 13kg of crystal methamphetamine to Jakarta from East Aceh district ... -
Information on the earthquake: moderate mag. Earthquake 4.7 – 10.6 km east of Padangsidempuan, north Sumatra, Indonesia, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 12:19 p.m. (GMT +7)
Moderate magnitude earthquake 4.7 to 10 km deep 11 Aug 05:38 UTC: First to report: USGS after 19 minutes. Update Wed Aug 11, 2021, 05:42 AM ... -
Limited doses and high turnout cause turmoil in North Sumatra – National
Apriadi Gunawan (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Medane â Thu, August 5, 2021 A vaccination event held in Medan, north Sumatra, ended in disarray on Tuesday as ... -
Indonesia urges not to travel for Muslim holiday, as regions seek more vaccines
FILE PHOTO: Visitors walk after arriving at Soekarno-Hatta Airport following the Indonesian government decision to bar entry to foreign tourists to prevent the spread of coronavirus ... -
Repsol plans FID for Sakakemang in Indonesia in 2022
Repsol and its partner Petronas plan to make a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the giant gas discovery Kali Berau Dalam (KBD) on the Sakakemang block ... -
Red Cross warns Indonesia of coronavirus disaster
Healthcare professionals will take nasal swab samples during a coronavirus outbreak screening at North Sumatra Teaching Hospital in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on Monday, June 28, ... -
Jokowi urges local governments to double vaccination target
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) called on local governments to double the COVID-19 vaccination target to accelerate the achievement of herd immunity. Jokowi made ... -
TNI member among suspects in murder of journalist in North Sumatra – National
Apriadi Gunawan (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra â Sat, June 26, 2021 North Sumatra Police named three suspects in the alleged murder of ... -
Third Sumatran rhino sanctuary development progresses to save species
Development of a much-anticipated Sumatran rhino sanctuary in Indonesia’s Aceh province is progressing as part of conservation efforts to save the nearly extinct species. The planned ... -
Alms against terrorism: Indonesian extremists fund jihad with charity
Jakarta (AFP) Generous Indonesians who give loose change to the poor and needy unwittingly help fund deadly terrorist attacks and jihadist training camps, in a scam ... -
UMI-BMKG collaboration on maps for joint earthquake research in Samosir
Medan, N Sumatra (ANTARA) – The Methodist University of Indonesia (UMI) intends to establish a collaboration with the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) -Medan Office ... -
Indonesian on the run for 13 years fined in S’pore for immigration offenses, Southeast Asia News and Top Stories
An Indonesian businessman who has been on the run for 13 years for corruption and illegal logging in his country has been arrested and prosecuted by ... -
Dove to restore a forest twice the size of Paris
Dove has just announced that it will restore and protect 20,000 hectares of forests in North Sumatra, Indonesia, through its Forest Restoration Project. It is about ... -
In one week, 48 earthquakes hit North Sumatra, Aceh: BMKG
Medan, N Sumatra (ANTARA) – In the span of seven days, 48 ââearthquakes rocked areas in the northern provinces of Sumatra and Aceh on the island ... -
Dozens of Rohingya refugees land off Indonesian coast
ACEH, Indonesia: A boat full of dozens of Rohingya, mostly women and children, landed on an island off the coast of Indonesia early Friday (June 4), ... -
Beware of torrential rains, lightning in some Indonesian regions: BMKG
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) has urged the public to remain vigilant in the face of torrential rains and lightning ... -
Indonesian Zinc Mine Tailings Dam Project “Almost Certainly” Collapses | Environment | All topics, from climate change to conservation | DW
A few hundred meters from the village of Sopokomil in North Sumatra, Indonesia, work is set to begin on a tailings dam for a zinc mine ... -
Smoking reduces immunity and increases risk of exposure to Covid-19
Senior Lecturer at the University of North Sumatra (USU), Dr. DelyuzarKed (PA), Sp.PA (K). (ANTARA / HO) MEDAN – Smoking could reduce immunity and increase the ... -
Smoking reduces immunity and increases risk of exposure to COVID-19: experts
Smoking can also reduce the movement of vibrating hairs (eyelashes) in the airways, increasing vulnerability to chronic infections. Therefore, if you are infected with COVID-19, you ... -
Indonesia Data Center Market Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities Report 2021 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN – (BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Indonesia Data Center Market – Investment Analysis and Growth Opportunities 2021-2026” the report was added to ResearchAndMarkets.com from offer. The size of ... -
Medan police arrest four for stealing prisoners’ vaccines – National
AFP Medan â Tue 25 May 2021 05/25/2021 17:15 0 ffa704fd128055b15b389c31463ab670 2 national vaccine, Indonesia, police, North Sumatra, arrest Release Four people have been arrested in ... -
Netherlands Embassy aims to increase trade with North Sumatra Information
News article | 05-25-2021 | 05:12 The Dutch Embassy in Indonesia has officially launched a âhybridâ program to connect Dutch companies with potential business partners in ... -
Doctors, real estate agent retained for vaccine sales – Tue, 25 May 2021
Apriadi Gunawan (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Medan â Tue, May 25, 2021 North Sumatra police have arrested four people, including two doctors, for allegedly illegally selling ... -
Indonesia’s COVID-19 cases rise 5.23% after Eid holiday
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The COVID-19 Management Task Force reported a 5.23% increase in coronavirus disease cases after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The report was submitted to ... -
Indonesia remains Java-centric despite Jokowi’s infrastructure campaign
JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post / ANN): Despite the emergence of new urban centers on other islands, Indonesia’s population of over 270 million remains concentrated in Java ... -
Info on the earthquake: mag. Earthquake 4.1 – 8 km northwest of Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia, May 21 at 9:36 p.m. (GMT +7)
Medium magnitude earthquake 4.1 to 10 km deep 21 May 02:41 PM UTC: First to report: EMSC after 5 minutes.May 21 14:45: Now uses data updates ... -
Health officials reportedly sold COVID-19 vaccines in North Sumatra arrested
TEMPO.CO, Medan – North Sumatra Regional Police have arrested employees of the North Sumatra Health Agency and a penitentiary for allegedly illegally selling the COVID-19 vaccine. ... -
BMKG issues torrential rain warning in several parts of Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning of torrential rains accompanied by lightning and eddies that will occur ... -
Landslide buries 12 residents of South Tapanuli
Sipirok (ANTARA) – A landslide hit the area of ââthe Batang Toru hydropower plant in Marancar, South Tapanuli district, North Sumatra province, and buried 12 people ... -
Several regions of Indonesia will experience heavy rains, lightning
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Meteorological, Climate and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) forecast torrential rains accompanied by lightning and eddies in several parts of Indonesia today. According to ... -
Suspects use second-hand rapid antigen test kits for months, police say
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – North Sumatran Police Chief Inspector General Panca Putra Simanjuntak revealed that arrested Kimia Farma employees at Kualanamu Airport committed the crime of using ... -
Convenient second hand rapid test equipment; The Ministry of Transport speaks
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Department of Transportation responded to the discovery of the use of rapid antigen test at Kualanamu Airport in North Sumatra, and called ... -
Indonesian cops investigate cotton swab reuse in Covid-19 tests at airport, Southeast Asia
JAKARTA – Indonesian police are investigating a case involving agents from state-owned pharmaceutical company Kimia Farma who reused a cotton swab on passengers performing rapid Covid-19 ...