Tag: West Java
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Rain-Hampered Search as West Java Landslide Toll Rises to 34, 32 Still Missing
Heavy Rain Complicates Search for Missing in West Java Landslide Search and rescue teams in Indonesia’s West Java region faced another day of challenges as persistent rain slowed efforts to locate the 32 people still missing after a deadly landslide. The disaster, which struck in the early hours of the incident, has raised the death…
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Rain-Driven Search Delays as West Java Landslide Claims 34, 32 Still Missing
Overview: Rain Rounds Out Grim Toll in West Java Landslide Search operations for the people still unaccounted after a devastating landslide in Indonesia’s West Java were slowed by persistent rain on Wednesday morning, officials said. The disaster mitigation agency confirmed that the death toll had risen to 34, while 32 remain missing as responders comb…
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West Java Landslide: 32 Missing as Rain Hampers Search, Toll Rises to 34
Update: Rain Slows, Rescue Efforts Continue in West Java Search and rescue teams faced another setback as persistent rain slowed operations investigating a deadly landslide in West Java. Official sources said the downpour hindered efforts to locate 32 people still missing after the disaster, which has now claimed 34 lives. The incident underscores the dangerous…
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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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Smuggling Ring: Indonesian Newborns Trafficked to Singapore for Adoption Payments Exposed
Overview of the Case A disturbing trafficking operation has come to light, revealing that a group of Indonesian newborns were moved to Singapore via Jakarta and adopted under false pretenses. In mid-2025, a baby named Arya was photographed cradled by a couple posing as his parents at Singapore’s Changi Airport, highlighting the dual pressures of…
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From Instagram Fame to Political Fall: Indonesia’s ‘Internet Governor’ in the Spotlight
Introduction: The rise of Indonesia’s social-media-savvy governor Ridwan Kamil, the governor of West Java, has long been celebrated as Indonesia’s “Internet Governor.” His ascent blended urban planning credentials with a knack for engaging constituents on social media, turning local governance into a more accessible conversation. From live streams of regional development to viral snapshots of…
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From Instagram Fame to Political Fall: Indonesia’s ‘Internet Governor’ Under Scrutiny
Introduction: A New Kind of Political Celebrity Ridwan Kamil, often dubbed Indonesia’s “Internet governor,” rose to prominence by blending urban policy with a high-touch social media presence. As the governor of West Java, he leveraged Instagram to showcase a hands-on approach to governance, sharing everything from neighborhood projects to city-scale initiatives. That digital visibility helped…