Tag: Indonesia
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Landslide in West Java: 32 Missing as Rain Hampers Indonesia Search, Toll Rises to 34
Overview A deadly landslide in Indonesia’s West Java province has left dozens dead and dozens more unaccounted for as of late January. Authorities reported that 32 people remain missing, while the confirmed death toll rose to 34 amid ongoing rescue and recovery operations hampered by heavy rain and difficult terrain. The Incident Residents near an…
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Indonesia Landslide in West Java: 34 Dead, 32 Missing as Rain Hampers Search
Rescue Operation Faces Challenges as Rain Slows Efforts The disaster in West Java intensified on the morning of Jan 28 as rescuers battled ongoing heavy rain that slowed operations for the 32 people still missing after a devastating landslide. Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency confirmed the death toll had risen to 34, with search teams continuing…
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West Java Landslide Update: 34 Dead, 32 Missing as Rain Hampers Rescue in Indonesia
Overview: Rain-Soaked Rescue Efforts in West Java A landslide in Indonesia’s West Java province has intensified concerns for families and officials as the death toll rose to 34 and 32 people remain unaccounted for. Rescue teams said heavy rainfall during the early hours of the morning of January 28 hampered search operations, complicating the task…
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Danantara to Manage Land Seized From 28 Firms After Deadly Sumatra Floods
Introduction In a decisive move following one of the worst flood disasters in Sumatra’s recent history, Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara has announced it will manage land reclaimed from 28 firms whose exploitation permits were revoked for deforestation. Officials say the illegal clearing of forests contributed to catastrophic floods that claimed more than 1,000 lives,…
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Danantara to Manage Land Seized After Sumatra Floods
Danantara Takes Charge of Reclaimed Land Following Sumatra Floods In the wake of devastating floods in Sumatra that authorities say were worsened by illegal deforestation and poorly managed land use, the Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara has announced it will manage land reclaimed from 28 companies whose permits were revoked. The move marks a significant…
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Should Indonesia Pay US$1 Billion for Board of Peace Membership?
Understanding the BoP and Indonesia’s Role Indonesia has reportedly joined the Board of Peace (BoP), sparking debate over whether paying US$1 billion (about Rp16.82 trillion) is a prudent move. The BoP, as described in various circles, is a platform that aims to promote stability, conflict resolution, and humanitarian cooperation on a global scale. Yet the…
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Should Indonesia Pay US$1 Billion for Board of Peace Membership? Analyzing the Debate
Background: What is the Board of Peace and why the debate matters The Board of Peace (BoP) has been described as a body formed to promote international peace and security, with member nations contributing resources to fund peace-building initiatives. Recent reports suggest that United States officials proposed a financial commitment of US$1 billion as part…
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Today’s Top 3 News: Jakarta Faces Very Heavy Rain Alert and More
Jakarta Faces a Very Heavy Rain Alert In a briefing issued on Friday, January 23, 2026, BMKG (the Indonesian meteorology, climatology, and geophysics agency) issued an alert for Jakarta advising residents to prepare for very heavy rainfall. The weather service warned of intensifying downpours that could lead to localized flooding and rain-related hazards in several…
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Indonesia Takes Action Against Mining Firms After Floods Devastate World’s Rarest Ape
Introduction: A Crisis at the Batang Toru The November 2024 floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Batang Toru ecosystem sent shockwaves through conservation and policy circles. The disaster, which researchers say wiped out up to 11% of the world’s Tapanuli orangutan population, highlighted the fragile balance between development and biodiversity in one of Southeast Asia’s most…
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Handy Work: Indonesia’s Stencil Rock Paintings May Be World’s Oldest Cave Art
Ancient Handprints Reimagined Scientists are rethinking the timeline of human creativity after reporting what may be the world’s oldest known cave art. In a largely unexplored region of Indonesia, researchers found stencil-like handprints on cave walls that are estimated to date back at least 67,800 years. The discovery, announced by a collaboration of Indonesian and…