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News Indonesia: PERMIAS hosts annual Indonesian Culture Festival

Published on: Sunday 05 April 2026
PERMIAS hosts annual Indonesian Culture Festival
News source: https://www.michigandaily.com/news/campus-life/permias-hosts-annual-indonesian-culture-festival/

The Indonesian Students Association hosted the event in the Michigan League aiming to highlight diversity within Indonesia's culture.

News Indonesia: Two earthquakes strike eastern Indonesia on Sunday (March 29), says BKMG

Published on: Saturday 28 March 2026
Two earthquakes strike eastern Indonesia on Sunday (March 29), says BKMG
News source: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/03/29/two-earthquakes-strike-eastern-indonesia-on-sunday-march-29-says-bkmg

Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), added no damage or casualties were reported and no risk of tsunami in either incident.

News Indonesia: Indonesia earthquake kills 1, triggers tsunami waves

Published on: Thursday 02 April 2026
Indonesia earthquake kills 1, triggers tsunami waves
News source: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3348725/tsunami-warning-indonesia-philippines-malaysia-after-maluku-sea-quake

Indonesia’s meteorology agency BMKG said tsunami waves were reported in five locations, the highest at 0.75 metre (2.46 feet) in North ‌Minahasa in North Sulawesi and about 50 ...

News Indonesia: Illegal mining fuels social conflict in Indonesian tin hub of Bangka-Belitung

Published on: Wednesday 23 February 2022
Illegal mining fuels social conflict in Indonesian tin hub of Bangka-Belitung
News source: https://news.mongabay.com/2022/02/illegal-mining-fuels-social-conflict-in-indonesian-tin-hub-of-bangka-belitung/

BANGKA BELITUNG, Indonesia — A conflict that flared up at the start of the year between traditional fishers and illegal miners in Indonesia’s Bangka-Belitung Islands has once again highlighted the social tensions that have long gripped one of the richest tin-mining regions in the world. The incident was sparked by social media posts uploaded by […]

News Indonesia: Pelita Air Charter Plane Crashes in North Kalimantan, Killing Pilot

Published on: Thursday 19 February 2026
Pelita Air Charter Plane Crashes in North Kalimantan, Killing Pilot
News source: https://en.tempo.co/read/2088126/pelita-air-charter-plane-crashes-in-north-kalimantan-killing-pilot

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - An Air Tractor AT-802 operated by Pelita Air Service crashed in the mountainous area of Pabetung Remayo, East Krayan District, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan, on Thursday, ...

News Indonesia: Could liberating education be the solution to Indonesia’s democratic backsliding?

Published on: Wednesday 19 June 2024
Could liberating education be the solution to Indonesia’s democratic backsliding?
News source: https://eastasiaforum.org/2024/06/20/could-liberating-education-be-the-solution-to-indonesias-democratic-backsliding/

On 22 April 2024, Indonesia’s Constitutional Court concluded the presidential election by dismissing all lawsuits led by Prabowo Subianto’s rivals alleging fraud — paving the way for Prabowo and legitimising...

News Indonesia: Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages

Published on: Thursday 05 February 2026
Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages
News source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-06/indonesia-government-directs-education-funds-to-free-meals/106307002

Temporary teachers in Indonesia paid low wages criticise a government decision to direct one third of yearly education funding to the president's flagship free meals program.

News Indonesia: East Java: 100 Years of the Nahdlatul Ulama, champion of dialogue and moderation

Published on: Tuesday 10 February 2026
East Java: 100 Years of the Nahdlatul Ulama, champion of dialogue and moderation
News source: https://www.asianews.it/news-en/East-Java%3A-100-Years-of-the-Nahdlatul-Ulama%2C-champion-of-dialogue-and-moderation-64824.html

Indonesia's most important moderate Islamic movement celebrated its centenary. President Prabowo Subianto was present at the event. Nahdlatul Ulama remains committed to peace and interfaith coexistence in the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, built and founded on the principles of compassion and brotherhood.

News Indonesia: In East Java, social media push against Indonesia shark & ray trade lacks bite

Published on: Wednesday 07 February 2024
In East Java, social media push against Indonesia shark & ray trade lacks bite
News source: https://news.mongabay.com/2024/02/in-east-java-social-media-push-against-indonesia-shark-ray-trade-lacks-bite/

LAMONGAN, Indonesia — Wawan has traded in stingrays for years out of the port in Lamongan, a district in Indonesia’s East Java province. At dawn, fishers are often seen returning from the Java Sea to unload their cargo in port, where a shipyard backs onto a road hugging the north coast of the world’s most-populous […]

News Indonesia: Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts sending hot clouds nearly 4 miles

Published on: Friday 13 February 2026
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts sending hot clouds nearly 4 miles
News source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/indonesia-s-mount-semeru-erupts-sending-hot-clouds-nearly-4-miles/3829748

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano in East Java erupted early Saturday, sending scorching clouds and ash 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from its crater, according to state-run media.

News Indonesia: Four Explosions Reported at West Kalimantan School

Published on: Tuesday 03 February 2026
Four Explosions Reported at West Kalimantan School
News source: https://en.tempo.co/read/2085040/four-explosions-reported-at-west-kalimantan-school

Densus 88 Police stated that a student carrying Molotov bombs was exposed to True Crime Community (TCC) content.

News Indonesia: Indonesia Intel: Takeaways From the Jogja Festival and Market

Published on: Saturday 07 December 2024
Indonesia Intel: Takeaways From the Jogja Festival and Market
News source: https://variety.com/2024/film/asia/indonesia-jogja-festival-market-takeaways-1236242479/

The 19th edition of Indonesia’s Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) was its most successful one yet and the inaugural JAFF Market proved to be an auspicious debut. Variety was present to report on ...

News Indonesia: Coloradans from Indonesia promote culture through Arcinda

Published on: Friday 12 May 2023
Coloradans from Indonesia promote culture through Arcinda
News source: https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/coloradans-indonesia-promote-culture-arcinda/

Anna Alejo is CBS News Colorado's Executive Producer of Community Impact. She works with the news team to develop more grassroots relationships and original content at the neighborhood and local ...

News Indonesia: S Kalimantan strengthens ASEAN cooperation to develop Meratus Geopark

Published on: Wednesday 04 February 2026
S Kalimantan strengthens ASEAN cooperation to develop Meratus Geopark
News source: https://en.antaranews.com/news/403094/s-kalimantan-strengthens-asean-cooperation-to-develop-meratus-geopark

The South Kalimantan Provincial Government is strengthening ASEAN regional tourism cooperation through the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines ...

News Indonesia: Small islands in Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara are at Risk due to Climate Change

Published on: Sunday 06 October 2024
Small islands in Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara are at Risk due to Climate Change
News source: https://en.tempo.co/read/1925112/small-islands-in-indonesias-west-nusa-tenggara-are-at-risk-due-to-climate-change

TEMPO.CO, West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara - Climate change, which triggers sea level rise, puts threats on small islands in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Indonesia, the provincial government stated.

News Indonesia: Riau Islands urges forex traders to sustain transactional stability

Published on: Wednesday 14 January 2026
Riau Islands urges forex traders to sustain transactional stability
News source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/01/15/riau-islands-urges-forex-traders-to-sustain-transactional-stability.html

The governor has called on local businesses engaged in foreign exchange trading to exercise integrity so as to maintain investment and tourism flows into the strategic border region.

News Indonesia: U.S’s Supported Multinational Small Boat Training Wraps Up in Batam

Published on: Thursday 29 January 2026
U.S’s Supported Multinational Small Boat Training Wraps Up in Batam
News source: https://www.metrotvnews.com/read/kELCnRe1-u-s-s-supported-multinational-small-boat-training-wraps-up-in-batam

A multinational Small Boat Operator Instructor Development Course (SBO-IDC) concluded in Batam, Riau Islands, on January 30, 2026.

News Indonesia: 50 People Poisoned from Free Meals Program in Sulawesi, Majority Toddlers

Published on: Monday 12 January 2026
50 People Poisoned from Free Meals Program in Sulawesi, Majority Toddlers
News source: https://en.tempo.co/read/2080223/50-people-poisoned-from-free-meals-program-in-sulawesi-majority-toddlers

A total of 50 people have been confirmed to have been poisoned after consuming free nutritious meals (MBG) in Majene Regency.