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Archipelago 14 hours ago

Schools closed as Indonesia battles wildfires

In Pontianak, West Kalimantan, schools have been ordered to close due to the smoke wafting over the city from fires elsewhere.

Archipelago 1 day ago

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Bromo forest fire spreads further as strong winds intensify

Authorities closed all four entrance gates to the iconic volcano in East Java as fires have ravaged 196 hectares of land.

Archipelago 4 days ago

Indonesia battles Mount Bromo wildfire as El Nino takes root

The fire started Monday near Mount Bromo in East Java, one of Indonesia's most visited tourist destinations but now closed until further notice.

Society 1 week ago

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Ferry fire raises concerns over lax national maritime safety oversight

The KMP Mutiara Sentosa II fire occurred only a month after a ferry carrying more than 70 passengers sank while sailing near Selayar, a small island off South Sulawesi.

Archipelago 1 week ago

Five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off East Java

A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, said the regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency, which provided the latest figures in an afternoon update.

Archipelago 1 week ago

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At least 25 missing after series of boat accidents in East Java

July and August mark the peak of the high-wave season in East Java waters, driven by the Australian monsoon and swells from the Indian Ocean.

Art & Culture 1 week ago

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Jember Fashion Carnaval takes the stage, rain and all

At the 26th edition of the annual festival in East Java, elaborate costumes inspired by Indonesian heritage and global cultures continued their procession despite a torrential downpour, turning resilience into part of the spectacle.

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Former Surabaya Zoo director arrested over alleged corruption

Authorities said that the alleged embezzlement not only caused state losses but also affected animal welfare, with some animals becoming emaciated and, in some cases, dying due to inadequate care.

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Indonesia, France discuss expansion of submarine cooperation

PT PAL Indonesia is not only focused on the Scorpene Evolved-class, but also looking ahead to more advanced platforms in terms of weapon systems and capabilities

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Alleged bullying death of 16-year-old renews fears of school violence

Suprapto said the victim identified only as MI was then instructed to sit on a chair near the classroom wall. Shortly afterward, a classmate identified only as S allegedly punched the victim three times.

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east-java

Schools closed as Indonesia battles wildfires

PREMIUM Bromo forest fire spreads further as strong winds intensify

Indonesia battles Mount Bromo wildfire as El Nino takes root

PREMIUM Ferry fire raises concerns over lax national maritime safety oversight

Five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off East Java

PREMIUM At least 25 missing after series of boat accidents in East Java

PREMIUM Jember Fashion Carnaval takes the stage, rain and all

PREMIUM Former Surabaya Zoo director arrested over alleged corruption

PREMIUM Indonesia, France discuss expansion of submarine cooperation

PREMIUM Alleged bullying death of 16-year-old renews fears of school violence