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View all search resultsAndri Priyatno, head of a local neighborhood unit, said landfill operators have spent the past two months dumping waste in the eastern section of the facility, dangerously close to residential areas. At its nearest point, the dumping site is only about 20 meters from homes.
Flooding and landslides that were triggered by torrential rains have continued to paralyze parts of Java and disrupt traffic and public service, with the worst single disaster killing at least nine people and leaving more than 80 missing in West Java.
Sudewo, the regent of Pati in Central Java whose name made headlines last August after he became the target of local tax protests, has been named a suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in an alleged corruption case pertaining to the appointment of village officials.
Persistent heavy rainfall across West and Central Java has triggered flooding and landslides with coastal areas bearing the greatest impact due to ongoing erosion. The situation is expected to continue in the coming days.
Amran said illegal imports of agricultural produce not only cause financial losses to the state through unpaid taxes and duties, but also pose a serious threat to the environment and national agriculture by potentially introducing plant diseases.