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Two new Begonia species discovered in Kalimantan: Ministry

Jakarta, June 9 -- Indonesia's Forestry Ministry announced the discovery of two new species of Begonia plants native to Kalimantan Island, named Begonia bukitrayaensis and Begonia kalimantana. Satyaw... Read More


Nickel mining in Raja Ampat sparks heated debate

Indonesia, June 9 -- The hashtag 'Save Raja Ampat' highlights another aspect of Raja Ampat-not to attract tourists to its sparkling seas but to draw miners to its valuable nickel deposits. It would b... Read More


North Sulawesi governor pledges stronger tourism sector growth

Manado, June 9 -- North Sulawesi Governor Yulius Selvanus continues to foster a joint commitment with relevant stakeholders to strengthen the province's tourism sector. "Earlier, there were flights f... Read More


Criminal charges loom for nickel firm over pollution in Raja Ampat

Jakarta, June 9 -- The Environment Ministry warned PT Anugerah Surya Pratama, a nickel mining company in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, of possible criminal penalties after pollution from a collapsed se... Read More


Ministry supervises distribution of RI President's sacrificial cattle

Jakarta, June 8 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture informed that it had supervised the distribution and slaughter of sacrificial cattle President Prabowo Subianto donated to 38 provinces and 51... Read More


Indonesian ministers, governors attend Saudi Prince's gathering

Jakarta, June 8 -- An Indonesian delegation comprising several ministers and governors attended a meeting and luncheon hosted by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (MBS)... Read More


Govt to review permits of four mining companies in Raja Ampat

Jakarta, June 8 -- Indonesia's Environment Ministry disclosed that based on the legal rulings and ecological prudence principle, it will review environmental permits for four nickel mining companies o... Read More


Govt acts against mining firms in Raja Ampat to protect biodiversity

Jakarta, June 8 -- The Environment Ministry said its plan to take firm and systematic action against four nickel mining companies operating on different islands in Raja Ampat District, Southwest Papua... Read More


RI Govt lauds officers' hard work during peak of Hajj

Mecca, June 8 -- Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Muhammad Syafi'i expressed high appreciation for the performance and hard work of Indonesia's Hajj officers during the peak of the Hajj pilgrimage... Read More


RI Govt vows action over four nickel mining companies in Raja Ampat

Jakarta, June 8 -- Indonesia's Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq disclosed that the government would take action against four nickel mining companies operating on different islands in Raja Amp... Read More