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Banda-Aceh

Business 5 years ago

Government set to operate sections of toll roads in Aceh, Manado amid pandemic

Public Works and Public Housing Minister Basuki Hadimuljono has approved the operation of 35 kilometers of two strategic toll roads, namely the Banda Aceh-Sigli in Aceh and the Manado-Bitung in North Sulawesi, to boost economic recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

National 6 years ago

City in Aceh bans Valentine’s Day celebration as it ‘goes against Islamic law’

The city administration of Banda Aceh in the conservative province of Aceh has barred residents from celebrating Valentine’s Day, which falls on Feb. 14, on the grounds that it goes against Islamic teachings.

National 6 years ago

Aceh unveils new female flogging squad

Aceh says it's trying to follow Islamic law, which calls for women to whip female perpetrators.

Business 6 years ago

Penang Hospital extends services to Banda Aceh

Several Penang-based hospitals such as Gleneagles Hospital have been popular among Indonesian patients largely arriving from Jakarta and Medan.

News 7 years ago

Sabang attracts more and more foreign tourists

The sea route between Sabang and Banda Aceh is currently being served by two roll-on-roll-off ferries.

Entertainment 7 years ago

'The Man From The Sea' screened in Banda Aceh

The Man From The Sea (Laut) is being screened in Banda Aceh until March 2.

Lifestyle 7 years ago

In Banda Aceh, you can help preserve sea turtles while sipping coffee

Leuser Coffee launched the initiative in partnership with the Aroen Meubanja turtle conservation society.

News 7 years ago

Banda Aceh, 'The Jakarta Post' team up to boost investment, tourism

During a visit to the Post in Jakarta on Thursday, Banda Aceh Mayor Aminullah Usman said the biggest challenge the city administration faced was attracting investors.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Aceh Cultural Fair to showcase Samudera Pase collection

A rare collection from the Samudera Pase Sultanate will be on display in Banda Aceh with a mission to educate the local people about their history and ancestral roots.

National 7 years ago

Dozens of Rohingya come ashore in Indonesia

About 80 Rohingya in a wooden boat arrived in Indonesia Friday, officials said, the latest batch of the vulnerable minority to come ashore in the world's biggest Muslim majority nation.

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