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Indonesia launches new push to protect Java's northern coast

Demak, Central Java, Oct. 19 -- Indonesia has launched a program to protect Java's northern coast, or Pantura, from coastal erosion and land subsidence while supporting coastal livelihoods, Coordinati... Read More


Guterres says Indonesian troops key to Central African stability

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- Indonesian peacekeepers will play a decisive role in stabilizing the Central African Republic as it seeks to extend state authority and bring armed groups into the peace process, U... Read More


Turning market access into sustained exports for Indonesia

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- Indonesia continues to expand its access to international markets through trade agreements, overseas trade representatives, and business meetings. Once potential buyers are identi... Read More


Indonesian citizens in France, Italy urged to stay alert

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- Indonesia's Foreign Ministry urged Indonesian citizens in France and Italy to remain alert after demonstrations in both countries on Saturday, October 17. Heni Hamidah, the Foreig... Read More


Indonesia's BRIN calls for scientific review of dry-ice haze strategy

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is supporting scientific evaluations of efforts to combat wildfire haze through weather-modification operations using dry... Read More


Jakarta govt urges calm, caution as wildfire smoke recedes

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- The Jakarta provincial government urged residents not to panic but to remain alert to smoke from forest and land fires affecting the capital. Chico Hakim, a Jakarta governor's spe... Read More


Indonesian govt urged to review land-burning rules to curb fires

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- A forestry law expert has called for reviewing Indonesia's land-burning rules and enforcing the law objectively, saying fire prevention must account for ignition sources and the re... Read More


BNPB urges probe into fires in 44 South Sumatra areas

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has urged law enforcement to investigate suspected deliberate burning after identifying 44 fire-affected forest and plantatio... Read More


Indonesian police tasked with candidate security in Central Africa

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- The Indonesian National Police (Polri) noted that its Garuda Bhayangkara contingent had the distinction of helping ensure the security of presidential and vice-presidential candida... Read More


Pediatricians warn children face risks from wildfire smoke

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- The Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI) has warned that children are more vulnerable to health problems caused by forest and land fire smoke because their respiratory and immune sy... Read More