Skepticism persists as Indonesia joins global deal on indigenous land
Indonesia pledges to grant 1.4 million hectares of forest to indigenous communities by 2029, endorsing a global agreement aiming to recognize 160 million ha of customary lands in…
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Parents push for decisive action as bullying toll rises in Indonesia
A spate of bullying cases since September that have reportedly led to injury or death have worried parents calling for more oversight, while experts say that a planned revision to…
More than 1,000 evacuated following massive eruption of Indonesia’s Mt. Semeru
The 3,676-meter-high volcano spewed ash clouds reaching up to 2 kilometers above its peak, sending lava and rocks as far as 13 kilometers down its slopes, according to officials.
Microplastics detected in air across 18 major cities in Indonesia: Study
The main source of airborne microplastics is the widespread burning of plastic waste, which accounts for 57 percent of contamination, Sofi Azilan Aini, ECOTON’s microplastic…
Customs in Indonesia’s Batam uncovers new ways to smuggle drugs from Malaysia
The contraband was hidden in the anus of suspect MM, the customs office said, adding that it was a new, daring way to smuggle drugs.
Another cop-out at COP: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia has demonstrated an inadequate commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in its latest nationally determined contribution (NDC), which shows it will remain…
Indonesia denies role in illegal movement of Palestinians
The government continues to monitor and verify all information regarding the movement of Gazans said to be linked to Indonesia, while also ensuring that no visa permits have been…
Bali plans to ban private beaches as locals struggle to access shorelines
Governor I Wayan Koster said the new provincial regulation aims to “restore Bali’s beaches to their original purpose” and prevent tourism operators near the shore from…
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…
Indonesia still ‘bright spot’ in troubled world economy: IMF
The International Monetary Fund has praised Indonesia for maintaining economic growth and containing inflation amid mounting pressure from external factors but emphasizes that the…