Thick smoke from forest fires in Indonesia’s Riau disrupts Idul Fitri exodus
Forest and land fires in Riau burned around 4,400 ha of land between January and February 2026, with about 94 percent of the affected area located on peatland.
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Indonesian police arrest recruiter of illegal migrant workers sent to Malaysia
The recruiter promised the workers they would get 110 ringgit (US$26.85) per day for renovating two houses but the wages have never been paid.
Respiratory illness outbreak in indigenous tribe in Indonesia begins to ease
The Talang Mamak is part of the Proto-Malay ethnic group, also known as ancient or aboriginal Malays, and is among the few isolated indigenous tribes in Sumatra that maintain…
Eight-year-old girl killed in wild elephant attack in Indonesia’s Riau
The victim, identified as Citra, suffered severe wounds to her head and body following the attack. Despite medical efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries on Saturday.