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7.0 quake rocks Lombok, tsunami alert cancelled
AFP, Published on 06/08/2018
» LOMBOK, Indonesia: A powerful earthquake rocked Indonesia's Lombok Sunday, sending people running from their homes and triggering a tsunami alert that was cancelled.
Quake hits Indonesia's Lombok island, tsunami possible
Published on 05/08/2018
» JAKARTA: A strong earthquake struck Indonesia's popular tourist island of Lombok on Sunday, triggering a tsunami warning, one week after another quake in the same area killed more than a dozen people.
Indonesia in rescue bid for 500 hikers stranded after quake
AFP, Published on 30/07/2018
» MATARAM, Indonesia: Indonesia mounted a rescue operation Monday to reach more than 500 hikers and guides stranded by landslides on an active volcano on Lombok, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the holiday island.
Wanted: a perfect pair
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 16/07/2018
» Indonesians are holding their breath as political bigwigs huddle behind the scenes with counterparts from other parties, traditionally allied or not, in a delicate game of matchmaking. Their goal: to create the ideal pairings of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2019 elections.
Sangfah going it alone on Sri Racha condo
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/05/2018
» Contractor Sangfah Construction Co plans to launch its first wholly owned development project, Yuu Sriracha condominium, worth 1.7 billion baht in Sri Racha by August after taking over the project from SET-listed developer Nusasiri Plc last month.
Diver films rubbish wasteland in Bali waters
AFP, Published on 08/03/2018
» NUSA PENIDA, Indonesia: Millions of tourists are drawn to Bali's palm-fringed scenery and rich marine life, but a British diver has released stark footage highlighting a growing problem in its famously crystal-clear waters: plastic rubbish.
SE Asian states launch intelligence pact to counter Islamist threat
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2018
» JAKARTA/NUSA DUA, Indonesia: Six Southeast Asian nations launched an intelligence pact on Thursday aimed at combating Islamist militants and improving co-operation on security threats, overcoming what analysts described as a high level of distrust.
Indonesia struggles with human trafficking networks
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 08/01/2018
» Tyas Weningsih Putri left her village in Kendal, Central Java in August 2016 to try her luck for a second time as a migrant worker in Malaysia.
Bali braces for the Big Bang
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 04/12/2017
» As a resort island whose global popularity often outshines that of the country where it's located, Bali takes tourism very seriously. Consequently, capable management of events that threaten the island, its residents and visitors is crucial. Those management skills have been tested to the limit over the past two weeks as the eruptions from Mount Agung grow more ominous.
Bali volcano fears spark exodus of 75,000
Published on 26/09/2017
» BALI: Indonesia's disaster agency says more than 75,000 people have fled from around Mount Agung volcano on the tourist island of Bali because of fears of an eruption.