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Pekanbaru

National 6 years ago

Blood is thicker than water: Relatives of governor, mayor promoted in Riau administration

The provincial administration of Riau and the city administration of its capital Pekanbaru have drawn scrutiny over the appointments of the relatives of Riau Governor Syamsuar, provincial regional secretary Yan Prana Jaya Indra Rasyid and Pekanbaru Mayor Firdaus to key positions.

National 6 years ago

African lions, leopard smuggled in boxes from Malaysia

Four African lion cubs, a leopard cub and 58 Indiana star tortoises were found in three smuggled boxes in Riau.

Business 6 years ago

PREMIUM
Five cities get 21m euro grant to develop public transportation, BRT system

The program will be carried out to reduce the use of personal vehicles, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

National 6 years ago

Wild elephant named Dita found dead inside wildlife reserve

The team believes the elephant was Dita, whose left front foot was cut off when the elephant was first found in 2014, unable to move in the jungle because it was trapped.

National 6 years ago

Thousands of Pekanbaru residents perform Idul Adha prayers amid thick haze

Thousands of Muslim worshipers in Pekanbaru, Riau, performed Idul Adha prayers in the yard of Annur Mosque on Sunday while blanketed by thick haze resulting from the forest fires raging in the province.

National 6 years ago

Thermal scanners installed at Indonesian ports after Singapore monkeypox case

In Batam, about 3.3 million people arrived at five international water ports last year, including 1 million Singaporeans and 700,000 people of other nationalities.

National 7 years ago

Man in Riau arrested for torturing child, leaving him in chicken coop

Results from an examination indicate that a child was beaten by a person's hands, a piece of wood and a heated metal spoon.

News 7 years ago

High flight prices blamed for mass flight cancellations in Pekanbaru

The number could potentially increase because during the first 10 days of February, at least 218 flights were canceled.

Business 7 years ago

Unsold tickets lead airlines to cancel 433 flights

Pekanbaru's airport management says the number of cancelations so far this year is at a record high.

National 7 years ago

Police arrest PDI-P flag, banner vandals in Pekanbaru

The police chief dismissed the allegation the suspects were named at the behest of certain parties.

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Pekanbaru

Blood is thicker than water: Relatives of governor, mayor promoted in Riau administration

African lions, leopard smuggled in boxes from Malaysia

PREMIUM Five cities get 21m euro grant to develop public transportation, BRT system

Wild elephant named Dita found dead inside wildlife reserve

Thousands of Pekanbaru residents perform Idul Adha prayers amid thick haze

Thermal scanners installed at Indonesian ports after Singapore monkeypox case

Man in Riau arrested for torturing child, leaving him in chicken coop

High flight prices blamed for mass flight cancellations in Pekanbaru

Unsold tickets lead airlines to cancel 433 flights

Police arrest PDI-P flag, banner vandals in Pekanbaru

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PREMIUM
Five cities get 21m euro grant to develop public transportation, BRT system