Indonesia

Death Toll Rises to 303 in Sumatra Floods as Hundreds Remain Missing ………….. The latest official count indicates that at least 303 people have died so far in floods and landslides triggered by cyclonic rains on the Indonesian island of…

Flash floods, landslides claim 13 lives in Indonesia’s North Sumatra ————————————- At least 13 people have lost their lives and three others remain missing after flash floods and a series of landslides hit seven districts and cities in Indonesia’s North…

Indonesia gives unlimited stay permit for former citizens in lieu of dual citizenship ——————————— Indonesia has opened applications for a permit that would allow former Indonesian citizens to reside and work in the country for an indefinite period as an…

Jakarta Becomes the World’s Most Populous City: Muslims at the Heart of Asia’s Megacity ——————————- Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, with a population of around 42 million and a Muslim majority, has become the world’s most populous megacity. According to Shia Waves…

30 reported dead in weekend landslides in Indonesia, as searches for 21 missing continue ——————————————- Thirty people were reported dead in landslides in two regions of Indonesia’s Central Java, and searches for 21 missing people continued, according to Anadolu Agency.…

Indonesia Steps Up Efforts to Strengthen National Halal Ecosystem ……… Indonesia is intensifying efforts to reinforce its national halal ecosystem as part of a broader strategy to establish itself as a major player in the global halal supply chain, according…

Search Continues After Landslide in Central Java Leaves 11 Dead ……….. A landslide on Indonesia’s Java island has killed at least 11 people, with rescuers still searching for 12 others who remain missing, authorities said on Saturday, as reported by…

Jakarta Mosque Blasts Injure 54 During Friday Prayers; Teen Suspect Under Investigation ————————– At least 54 people were injured after two explosions struck a mosque inside SMA 72 High School, located within a navy compound in Jakarta’s Kelapa Gading district,…

Indonesia Completes Quran Translation into Makassarese Language …………. Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the completion of the Quran’s translation into the Makassarese language, spoken primarily in South Sulawesi around the city of Makassar. The initiative aims to make…

Summit of Southeast Asian nations kicks off in Malaysia with Timor-Leste joining as 11th member ————————————- Heads of states convened in Malaysia as the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened Sunday, Anadolu Agency reported. The attending…