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Malaysia defends eviction of sea nomads
Reuters, Published on 08/06/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian authorities defended their decision to evict hundreds of sea nomads from their homes off the coast of Sabah state this week, saying it was aimed at boosting security and combating cross-border crime.
Asian currencies subdued as investors await Fed decision
Reuters, Published on 22/03/2023
» SYDNEY: Most Asian currencies were tepid on Wednesday, with the Philippine peso falling most, as investors await the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) policy meeting for clarity on the future United States rate path.
Indonesian province declares emergency over forest fires
Reuters, Published on 01/07/2020
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's third-largest province declared a state of emergency from Wednesday after identifying more than 700 fires, as the nation braces for its annual fire season.
Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases
Reuters, Published on 06/04/2020
» JAKARTA: Indonesia on Monday confirmed 218 new coronavirus cases, the biggest daily jump since the first cases were announced a month ago, taking the total number of infections to 2,491, a Health Ministry official said.
Indonesia shuts some schools as haze returns
Reuters, Published on 15/10/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesia warned its citizens of more choking smoke from forest fires on Tuesday as several provinces closed schools due to worsening air quality.
Indonesia says rainy season will help end forest fires soon
Reuters, Published on 30/09/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) said it expects forest fires that have been raging through parts of Sumatra island and in Kalimantan on the Indonesian portion of Borneo island will end soon with the arrival of the rainy season.
'My soul's calling': Indonesian policeman battles forest fires
Reuters, Published on 24/09/2019
» PALANGKARAYA, Indonesia: Wearing green gumboots and hauling a bucket of water, Indonesian policeman Toha runs up a road on the island of Borneo, where forest fires have filled the air with thick grey smoke and swirling cinders.
Denmark considers using cryptocurrencies for aid
Reuters, Published on 14/12/2017
» COPENHAGEN: Denmark sees potential for blockchain technology in humanitarian aid and said on Thursday it is considering becoming the first donor country to move money using cryptocurrencies.
Indonesia's disaster agency says forest fire threat to rise
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2017
» JAKARTA -- Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) has warned of an escalating threat of forest fires with the dry season expected to peak in coming months, while hot spots detected in the province of Aceh have already been causing choking smoke.