Jakarta, Sept. 11 -- Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi expressed concern over the loss of contact with five journalists while covering activity at Mount Anak Krakatau, while mobilizing search support together with a joint team and relevant authorities.

"We are very concerned about the five journalists who lost contact while covering the activity of Mount Anak Krakatau," the minister said when met here on Thursday.

The minister also prayed that the five journalists would soon be found by the joint search and rescue (SAR) team, and hoped the search process would proceed smoothly with support from all relevant parties.

He urged the public to avoid unnecessary activities around Mount Anak Krakatau, particularly while conditions in t...