General News Anak Krakatau’s Ash Plume Spreads Across Java and Sumatra, Posing Dual Threats to Air Quality and Aviation September 6, 2026 Lina Irawan Jakarta, Indonesia – September 7, 2020 – The active caldera of Anak Krakatau, the offspring of the infamous Krakatau volcano, has once again captured national attention as its recent eruption,…
Business and Finance Pertamina Patra Niaga Intensifies Oversight: 31 Gas Stations in West Sumatra Sanctioned Over Subsidized Fuel Irregularities September 5, 2026 Evan Lee Salim JAKARTA – In a significant move to safeguard the integrity of the national energy subsidy program, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has announced that 31 gas stations (SPBU) across West Sumatra…
Business and Finance Pertamina Crackdown: 161 Gas Stations Sanctioned in Southern Sumatra Over Fuel Subsidy Violations September 4, 2026 Pevita Pearce JAKARTA – In a significant move to safeguard the integrity of national energy distribution, Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagsel has intensified its oversight of subsidized fuel (BBM) distribution across the…
Politics Restoring the Green Lung: Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat Champions Ecological Revival in Sumatra August 28, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – In a significant move toward environmental stewardship, Minister of Environment (LH) Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat has been honored with the prestigious detikSumatera Awards 2026. The recognition, bestowed during a…
General News North Sumatra Grapples with Soaring Chicken Prices Amidst Rising Production Costs and Inflationary Fears August 27, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman Medan, CNN Indonesia – North Sumatra’s vital poultry market is currently in turmoil, as the price of chicken meat has surged dramatically, reaching an alarming Rp55,000 per kilogram (kg) in…
Politics Prabowo’s Strategic Oversight: Addressing the Karhutla Crisis Across Sumatra and Kalimantan August 24, 2026 Reynand Wu PALEMBANG, Indonesia – In a high-stakes visit to the heart of Sumatra, President Prabowo Subianto has underscored the federal government’s unwavering commitment to mitigating the environmental and economic threats posed…
Politics Tragic Escalation: Man Arrested for Fatal Assault on Mentally Ill Individual in North Sumatra May 21, 2026 Muslim KARO, North Sumatra – A seemingly trivial dispute over property damage has culminated in a tragic loss of life in the village of Perbesi, Tigabinanga District, North Sumatra. Authorities have…
