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Indonesia opens 5 alternative airports as Krakatau ash closes 8 hubs

Jakarta, Sept. 7 -- The Indonesian government has extended operational hours at several alternative airports to 24 hours to maintain passenger mobility following the closure of eight airports due to M... Read More


Indonesia ramps up response as multiple volcanoes erupt

Jakarta, Sept. 7 -- Situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, Indonesia is home to roughly 500 volcanoes, with 127 classified as active, leaving the archipelago exposed to frequent eruptions that pose ... Read More


Bengkulu ships 19.2 tons of coffee directly to Italy

Bengkulu, Sept. 7 -- Kepahiang District in Bengkulu Province has made its first direct export of 19.2 tons of coffee to Italy, marking a major step in expanding international markets for the region's ... Read More


Prabowo orders comprehensive disaster mitigation master plan

Jakarta, Sept. 7 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for the establishment of a comprehensive disaster mitigation master plan, noting that the archipelago's location on the Pacific Rin... Read More


Indonesia says skilled workers key to high-integrity carbon market

Jakarta, Sept. 7 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry has emphasized that strengthening human resources is key to developing a credible, transparent, and high-integrity national carbon market. Senior ... Read More


Free meals halted at schools in West Java amid volcanic ash risks

Jakarta, Sept. 7 -- Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) decided to suspend the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme for a number schools in West Java which have switched to long-distance lear... Read More


Indonesia wins overall title at 2026 World Boccia Championship

Jakarta, Sept. 7 -- Indonesia's Boccia National Team has made history by winning the overall title at the 2026 World Boccia Championship in Seoul, South Korea, which ran from August 24 to September 4.... Read More


Ministry urges Umrah agencies to help pilgrims stranded by Krakatau

Jakarta, Sept. 7 -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged Umrah travel operators (PPIU) to immediately execute mitigation measures to support pilgrims affected by volcanic ash disruptions from Moun... Read More


Three regions face Anak Krakatau ash as government bolsters mitigation

Jakarta, Sept. 7 -- Indonesia's National Agency for Disaster Countermeasures (BNPB) identified South Lampung and Tanggamus in Lampung Province, as well as Pandeglang in Banten Province, as the regions... Read More


Whoosh operates normally despite Mount Anak Krakatau volcanic ash

Jakarta, Sept. 7 -- The Whoosh high-speed rail service connecting Jakarta and Bandung is operating normally despite potential volcanic ash exposure, with PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) conduct... Read More