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National 7 years ago
Indonesia eyes UNESCO recognition for Belitung, Toba Caldera geoparks
Belitung, one of two main islands located off the east coast of Sumatra, is well known for its picturesque beaches and thousand-year-old granite rock formations, while Toba Caldera geopark, which includes the Toba Lake, is famous for its status as the largest volcanic lake in the world.
Business 7 years ago
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Govt faces uphill battle to make Lake Toba world-class destination
As the largest volcanic lake in the world, Lake Toba in North Sumatra has what it takes to be developed into a world-class tourist destination, especially under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo 10 new Balis initiative, which aims to boost the economy amid stagnating consumer spending and a slowing investment outlook.
National 7 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.
Editorial 7 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.
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