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Lake-Toba

Indigenous people report intimidation amid land dispute near Lake Toba

National 6 years ago

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Indigenous people report intimidation amid land dispute near Lake Toba

After being barred from putting up protest banners during President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo’s visit to Lake Toba two weeks ago, a group of Sigapiton villagers is now reportedly being prevented from departing for Jakarta to meet with state officials.

Cleaning up Lake Toba

Editorial 6 years ago

Cleaning up Lake Toba

Since tourism does not play a major role in the local economy, the whole environment around Lake Toba and Samosir Island is not ready to serve a large number of foreign tourists because of the lack of even such basic facilities such as accommodations, clean toilets and healthcare services.

Jokowi threatens to revoke permits of firms polluting Lake Toba

National 6 years ago

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Jokowi threatens to revoke permits of firms polluting Lake Toba

The great lake has become a lifeline for the residents who conduct farming and fishing in the area.

Students tell govt to stop turning blind eye to Lake Toba polluters

National 6 years ago

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Students tell govt to stop turning blind eye to Lake Toba polluters

“Why would tourists come to Lake Toba if the water is polluted?,” said GMKI Medan chairman Hendra Manuring during the rally.

Garuda Indonesia aims to draw UK tourists to Lake Toba with Bali-Medan-London route

News 6 years ago

Garuda Indonesia aims to draw UK tourists to Lake Toba with Bali-Medan-London route

Tourists from the United Kingdom are especially targeted due to the convenience offered by the direct flight.

Government wants fish cages removed from Lake Toba to boost tourism

National 6 years ago

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Government wants fish cages removed from Lake Toba to boost tourism

The government is demanding local administrations to clear the lake to boost tourism

Australian macadamia to be planted at Lake Toba as part of reforestation

National 6 years ago

Australian macadamia to be planted at Lake Toba as part of reforestation

Macadamia trees, native to Australia, start producing nuts at the age of five, with 12 to 25 kilograms of fruit produced per year.

Lake Toba indigenous tribe on brink of eviction

National 6 years ago

Lake Toba indigenous tribe on brink of eviction

The local authority has forbidden the people from building new houses on a land plot claimed as a heritage site

Monument to victims of KM Sinar Bangun tragedy unveiled at Lake Toba

National 6 years ago

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Monument to victims of KM Sinar Bangun tragedy unveiled at Lake Toba

The monument, which cost Rp 4 billion (US$278,352) to build, was unveiled on Thursday, May 2, by the Simalungun regency administration and has attracted attention for its unique design.

Monument of KM Sinar Bangun tragedy unveiled

National 6 years ago

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Monument of KM Sinar Bangun tragedy unveiled

A monument of KM Sinar Bangun, a vessel that sank, killing 164 people on board, while crossing Lake Toba in Simalungun regency, North Sumatra, has been unveiled and has been visited by tourists and mourners alike.

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