An aerial drone photo shows a bridge damaged by floods in Bener Meriah regency, Aceh, Indonesia, (Photo: Xinhua)

Indonesia: Over 200 people remain missing after floods, landslides

The floods and landslides that struck three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island have caused damage to about 1,200 public facilities, as well as 219 health facilities, 581 educational establishments, 434 places for worship, 290 office buildings and 145 bridges.

Director General of Customs and Excise Djaka Budhi Utama (Photo: cncbindonesia.com)

Indonesia’s customs warns of emerging smuggling “hotspot”

To prevent similar smuggling activities, Indonesia’s Directorate General of Customs and Excise is conducting strict surveillance along the coast. The areas under surveillance include Belawan, Tanjung Balai Asahan, Dumai, Jambi, and the Riau Islands.

 Indonesia speeds up reconstruction after severe floods, landslides

Indonesia speeds up reconstruction after severe floods, landslides

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved a relief package worth 60 million IDR (about 3,600 USD) for each damaged home. Coordinated efforts are underway to provide financial aid, rebuild infrastructure, and restore livelihoods, particularly for 25,000 ha of farmland in West Sumatra.

This aerial photo taken on Feb. 14, 2025, shows forest areas that surround a village in Sigi, Central Sulawesi province. (Illustrative photo: Antara News)

Indonesia seeks new oil and gas sources

Indonesia has 128 identified sedimentary basins, but only 20 are producing hydrocarbons. The remaining 108 basins - many located in eastern Indonesia - are believed to hold significant potential despite higher geological risks.

Indonesia steps up child protection online

Indonesia steps up child protection online

An Indonesian official has highlighted rising concerns over child safety online, especially with increasing cybercrimes linked to digital platforms, including online games.

Illustrative photo (Photo: asianinsiders.com)

Indonesia eyes trilateral data-centre tie-up with Singapore, Malaysia

If developed in 60,000 villages, renewable energy capacity in Indonesia could increase to about 90 GW. However, the biggest challenge now is still the investment cost for transmission, in the context that Indonesia is still waiting for 472 billion USD in global climate finance commitments.

Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono (second left) and Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq (second right) inaugurate Indonesia’s Blue Carbon Ecosystem Roadmap and Action Guidelines at the Indonesia Pavilion during COP30 in Belem, Brazil, on November 17 local time. (Photo: Antara)

COP30: Indonesia unveils Green Carbon Ecosystem Roadmap

By strengthening scientific knowledge, strategic policy, and international cooperation, Indonesia aims to ensure that blue carbon contributions are fully integrated into the national carbon economic value system and carbon market

Indonesia aims to become a global halal hub. (Illustrative photo: Metrotvnews.com)

Indonesia aims to become a global halal hub

Ahmad Haikal Hasan, head of Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), called on the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and the broader business community to support government efforts, particularly in accelerating MSME halal certification and improving product quality.