Politics Government Bolsters Disaster Relief: President Prabowo Doubles Emergency Funding for NTT Earthquake and National Karhutla Mitigation September 17, 2026 Evan Lee Salim JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has announced a significant escalation in its disaster response efforts, with President Prabowo Subianto approving a substantial increase in "unexpected expenditure" (Belanja Tidak Terduga) budgets…
Politics Significant 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Sarmi, Papua: BMKG Issues Early Assessment September 16, 2026 Nana Wu JAKARTA – A powerful earthquake measuring 5.5 on the moment magnitude scale (M) rattled the region north of Sarmi, Papua, in the early hours of Thursday, September 17, 2026. The…
Politics Earthquake Rattles Jakarta: KRL Commuter Line Services Halted for Safety Inspections September 11, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – A significant seismic event struck the waters near the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) early Saturday morning, triggering immediate emergency protocols across Indonesia’s capital. The earthquake, measured at a…
General News Indonesian Political Figure Hails Unwavering Resilience and Hospitality in Post-Earthquake NTT September 6, 2026 Lina Hope Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara – In the wake of a devastating earthquake that rocked East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) in mid-August, the Secretary-General of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), Muhammad Kholid,…
Politics Kemenimipas Deploys Rp 1.8 Billion in Emergency Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Manggarai, NTT September 3, 2026 Asro JAKARTA – In a significant humanitarian effort, the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs (Kemenimipas) has mobilized a comprehensive relief package valued at Rp 1.8 billion to support victims of…
Politics Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Pacitan: A Comprehensive Report September 2, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – A seismic event measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale rattled the coastal region of Pacitan, East Java, in the early hours of Thursday, September 3, 2026. The tremor,…
Business and Finance Bank Indonesia Mobilizes 32.5 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Accelerate Post-Earthquake Recovery in East Nusa Tenggara September 1, 2026 Asep Darmawan JAKARTA – In a comprehensive effort to mitigate the humanitarian crisis following a devastating earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Bank Indonesia (BI) has officially launched a large-scale relief operation.…
General News NTT Earthquake: Over 188,000 Displaced as Aftershocks Persist; Emergency Status Extended Amidst Mounting Humanitarian Crisis August 30, 2026 Evan Lee Salim Jakarta, Indonesia – Nearly two weeks after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), the humanitarian crisis continues to unfold, with over 188,000 individuals…
Business and Finance Accelerating Recovery: Minister of Public Works Prioritizes Earthquake-Resistant Rehabilitation for Critical Bridges in Flores August 28, 2026 Neng Nana JAKARTA – In a decisive move to restore regional connectivity and bolster disaster resilience, the Minister of Public Works (PU), Dody Hanggodo, has issued an official instruction to accelerate the…
Politics Accelerating Recovery: Ministry of Home Affairs Deploys Task Forces to Manage Presidential Aid for NTT Earthquake Victims August 26, 2026 Evan Lee Salim JAKARTA – In a decisive move to expedite the recovery process for earthquake-stricken communities in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) has deployed five specialized…
