Riverbank erosion threatens 1,000-year-old historic site in Indonesia
The tree is regarded as a significant historical landmark in Purworejo, marking the area where ancient inscriptions were discovered.
Nina A. Loasana
In Indonesia, prisons, inmates enlisted to cook free meals for schoolchildren
The Immigration and Corrections Ministry said it is currently building around 70 kitchens across prisons and detention centers nationwide, with about 36 expected to be operational…
Drowning in trash
As the country's trash mountains reach a tragic breaking point, local grassroots successes offer a sustainable roadmap out of a looming national waste emergency.
Indonesian government steps up vaccination as measles outbreak in Indonesia spreads to Australia
Indonesia currently has the world’s second-highest number of measles cases, behind Yemen, which has reported 11,288 infections in 2026.
Indonesia’s Bandung Zoo permit revoked as internal dispute sparks animal welfare concerns
More than 700 animals at Bandung Zoo are at risk of starvation because of the prolonged closure and uncertainty over management.
Indonesia’s anti-corruption commission to investigate alleged illegal gold mining near Komodo Island
Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Regional Supervision Task Force Head for Region V, Dian Patra, said authorities discovered the suspected mine on Big Sebayur Island in West…
Scandals prompt retraining of more than 1,000 prison guards at Indonesian prison island
The decision comes amid the revelation that actor Ammar Zoni, currently serving a four-year sentence at Salemba Penitentiary in Central Jakarta for narcotics-related charges, was…
At least three killed after boarding school building collapses in Indonesia
Thirty-eight students are still believed to be trapped under the rubble.
19 killed after floods, landslides hit several regions across Indonesia
The affected areas include Gianyar, Karangasem, Jembrana, Tabanan, Klungkung and Badung, with the provincial capital, Denpasar, experiencing the most severe flooding.
Indonesian government starts rolling out free health screening for schoolchildren
The program offers 15 different types of health screenings, including nutritional status assessments, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, as well as screenings for…