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What is Bali’s sacred day of silence and what are the rules?

Tourists and locals are expected to stay indoors during the day of silence

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Indonesia Wants People To Buy EV Motorcycles So Bad It’s Literally Offering Them Cash

Indonesia is preparing cash incentives for electric motorcycle buyers after sales dropped sharply when its previous subsidy disappeared.

RideApart · Aug 24

Malaysia says Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding to tackle haze

KUALA LUMPUR — Indonesia has given Malaysian agencies ⁠official permission ⁠to enter its ⁠airspace to conduct cloud seeding operations, Malaysia ’s environment minister has said, part of both countries’ efforts to combat the haze blanketing the region.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24

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Indonesia intensifies aerial firefighting as forest fires scorch multiple provinces

Indonesia has intensified firefighting efforts as massive blazes scorch forests and peatlands, creating a choking haze that blankets cities and crosses borders

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding in latest bid to tackle choking haze

Malaysia's national disaster management agency are preparing schedules for cloud seeding operations ⁠at shared borders

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Dozens arrested after vast forest fires in Indonesia

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The Independent UK · Aug 24

Borneo forest fires spike again: Why El Niño isn’t the sole culprit

Forest and land fires across Indonesia have spiked once again. News and social media in the country are flooded with images of thick plumes of smoke from Kalimantan (or Borneo) — the world’s third largest island, which are choking residential areas and even drifting into neighbouring countries.

The Conversation · Aug 24

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Indonesia arrests 72 over forest fires as choking haze spreads to Malaysia

Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of deliberately starting forest and peatland fires as huge blazes in central and western parts of the country sent thick, choking haze across Indonesia and into neighbouring Malaysia.

The Times of India · Aug 23

Why are there suddenly so many devastating earthquakes?

Colombia, Venezuela, Japan, Indonesia, Spain and Mexico have all seen large quakes this summer. But experts tell Julia Musto it’s all normal

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Indonesia police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires

Indonesia has been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Indonesia warns against starting open blazes as haze from wildfires spreads to Malaysia

Indonesian authorities warn they will take legal action against anyone starting open fires, as huge blazes on Borneo and elsewhere created a choking haze that blankets cities

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Indonesia and China discuss increasing defense cooperation and energy security

Top ministers for Indonesia and China have discussed increasing defense cooperation and strengthening food and energy security between their countries

The Independent UK · Aug 21

China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security, defence and economic ties

In Jakarta, high-level discussions took place between Chinese defense and foreign ministers and their Indonesian counterparts. Central themes included security, politics, and economic interests, with both parties aiming to elevate military cooperation. Indonesia's strategy to maintain a balance in its relations with China and the United States was also a…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Indonesia eyes uninhabited island for 1st nuclear power plant

JAKARTA — Coal-dependent Indonesia is reviving decades-old plans to build nuclear power plants that were put on hold following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, as it seeks to meet its decarbonisation targets.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

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The Independent UK · Aug 21

Swiss tourist jailed for being out on beach and calling Bali’s sacred day of silence ‘crazy’

Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was convicted on Thursday of insulting a religious observance under Indonesia's new criminal code

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

'A Vital Lung of the Earth': Indonesians Beg World for Wildfire Help While Orangutans Flee the Flames

Wildfires across Indonesia prompt international appeals as smoke affects Malaysia. The fires threaten an orangutan centre, with funding cuts hampering firefighting efforts amid worsening conditions.

The Times of India · Aug 20

For generations, Indonesia’s Huaulu community hunted endangered cockatoos for a sacred ritual; now they use naturally shed feathers

On Indonesia’s Seram Island, the Huaulu Indigenous community has adapted a centuries-old coming-of-age ritual to reduce hunting pressure on the endangered salmon-crested cockatoo. The Cidaku ceremony marks young men’s transition to adulthood and traditionally involved hunting the cockatoo for its distinctive crest feathers, which are worn in a ceremonial headdress…

The Times of India · Aug 20

At 36,000 feet, a plane carrying 153 passengers drifted off course after an unexpected 28-minute lapse by both the pilots

In a startling incident, two Batik Air pilots dozed off simultaneously for roughly thirty minutes, causing their aircraft to veer off course. Communications from air traffic control went unanswered during this time. Thankfully, the plane landed without any injuries, prompting Indonesian authorities to reassess protocols regarding pilot fatigue and procedures…

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The Times of India · Aug 20

84-year-old woman found alive inside the rubble ‘Like a miracle,’ three days after Indonesia earthquake

In an inspiring turn of events, an 84-year-old woman named Paulina Pobi was successfully rescued after enduring three harrowing days trapped under rubble in Nitunglea village on Flores island. Against the odds, she survived without sustenance, while rescue teams faced significant obstacles from landslides and damaged infrastructure. This incredible story…

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Paralysed 84-year-old woman found alive under rubble three days after Indonesia earthquake: ‘Feels unreal’

Authorities say she is in good health and there are no injuries

The Times of India · Aug 20

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Flores region in Indonesia

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region on Thursday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Reuters reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. The tremor comes days after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Flores, killing dozens and causing widespread damage in the…

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20

‘Like a miracle’: 84-year-old woman pulled alive from rubble three days after Indonesian quake

A landslide triggered by the quake had blocked access to the village where Paulina Pobi had lived, leaving her buried under the collapsed remains

The Times of India · Aug 19

4,000-year-old painted stone in Indonesia reveals symbolic art carried by ancient Austronesian maritime voyagers

A painted stone found on Indonesia's Wetar Island offers ancient insights. This artifact dates back over 4,000 years and shows early artistic traditions. The artwork predates Neolithic pottery, revealing a significant cultural development. Portable symbols likely traveled with Austronesian voyagers across islands. This discovery reshapes our understanding of ancient maritime…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Global Market: Foreign inflows into major Asian bond markets fall to four-month low in July

Foreign investment in major Asian bond markets fell to a four-month low in July as investors turned more selective amid geopolitical risks and higher oil prices. India stood out with $3.04 billion in foreign bond inflows, while Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia saw weaker demand. The broader trend came even as…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Asia bond foreign inflows hit four-month low in July on oil shock

In July, foreign investment in local bonds throughout Asia waned, despite a broader global appetite for emerging market debt. Elevated energy prices and economic downturns rendered the region less appealing. While India and South Korea recorded positive inflows, Malaysia and Thailand faced a retreat. Notably, Indonesia's bond inflows plummeted after…

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