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Economy 2 years ago
Indonesia rice imports spike as Jakarta shores up stocks
Global rice prices rose to a 15-year high last week after top producer India's decision in July to ban exports of non-basmati rice, citing several factors including soaring domestic prices and "extreme climatic conditions".
Archipelago 2 years ago
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Indonesia grapples with fires as El Nino peaks
The Environment and Forestry Ministry estimates that nearly 270,000 hectares of land and forest have been burned so far this year, with West Kalimantan, East Nusa Tenggara, South Kalimantan and East Java among the worst-hit provinces.
Society 2 years ago
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Haze blankets cities in Kalimantan, Sumatra as fires rage
Thick haze has blanketed parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan as fires continue to rage, in part due to El Niño, and affected regions have started imposing measures to anticipate related health impacts, including a mask mandate for schools.
Archipelago 2 years ago
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Aid continues to arrive in drought-hit Central Papua as Indonesia braces for dry spell
After days of bad weather last week initially impeded relief efforts, authorities said they have managed to deliver some 5.2 tonnes of food aid and emergency kit to drought-stricken Agandugume district in Central Papua.
Archipelago 2 years ago
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President Jokowi orders shipment of aid to drought-hit Papua region
Six have died since June in the mountainous Puncak district in Central Papua due to a snowy season that was immediately followed by a prolonged dry season that hit crops. Access to the region is hampered by difficult terrain and threats posed by armed separatists, authorities said.
