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Lake-Toba

Archipelago 3 years ago

Hundreds of security personnel deployed as Lake Toba hosts G20 women’s summit

A total of 775 members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and police will be deployed to secure the Women 20 Summit from July 18 to 20, held in the Lake Toba region of Parapat, Simalungun regency in North Sumatra.

Lifestyle 3 years ago

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Home sweet home: Migrants leave busy cities behind to develop hometowns

A growing number of professionals are moving back to their hometowns in rural areas, trading in the bright lights of the city for more meaningful and peaceful lives.

Academia 4 years ago

Predominantly Christian provinces give Jokowi ‘messianic’ welcome

Unlike Gus Dur, Jokowi has rarely talked aloud about defending non-Muslims, because he has often been the target of attacks from Muslim hardliners.

Academia 4 years ago

Everybody likes Lake Toba

The government has designated Lake Toba a “super priority” tourist destination, along with Likupang in North Sulawesi, Mandalika in West Nusa Tenggara and Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara.

Business 4 years ago

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Indonesia prepares $275 million to build infrastructure for ‘five new Balis’

The government plans to spend Rp 4.01 trillion (US$275.15 million) this year on 108 basic infrastructure projects in five prioritized tourist destinations to spur visits.

National 5 years ago

More than Rp 2 billion worth of fish found dead in Lake Toba amid extreme weather

More than 100 tons of carp and tilapia in Lake Toba, Samosir regency, North Sumatra were found dead on Thursday, possibly due to extreme weather, local officials have said.

National 5 years ago

Samosir tourism operators oppose rapid testing policy

They have threatened to take legal action.

Business 5 years ago

Once upon a time: Indonesia to employ storytelling, narrative in tourism recovery strategy

It will be part of the government’s allocation of Rp 14.4 trillion (US$972.6 million) to fund tourism recovery efforts next year.

Business 5 years ago

Govt begins construction of Lake Toba tourism villages

The government is developing five “super-priority” tourist destinations, of which Lake Toba is one, to increase the industry’s contribution to the economy.

News 5 years ago

Toba caldera finally recognized as UNESCO Global Geopark

After a wait of nine years, the Toba caldera was finally named a UNESCO Global Geopark during the United Nations cultural body's 209th plenary session held in Paris on Tuesday.