Tag: indonesia
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Indonesia wants more sway over commodity prices – here’s how its new exchange can win over market
Indonesia hopes a new commodity exchange will give it greater influence over prices of key exports, but experts say it must first convince producers and traders to use it.
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Saving Sampurna: Farmer rescues weakened orangutan from forest fires in Indonesia’s Borneo
Wildlife organization Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia has rescued seven orangutans from fires so far, as the country battles to contain haze from forest and land fires
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Indonesia escalates battle against fires, putrid haze
“Vulnerable groups that must be evaluated are children, the elderly, pregnant women with asthma and outdoor workers,” said deputy health minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono.
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Transport disrupted in Indonesia’s capital after unrest following protest
Several routes on the commuter rail line in Jakarta were suspended or diverted on Friday (Aug 28) while the city’s bus system said its routes near the parliamentary building were impacted by road closures.
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‘Big hassle for everyone’: Malaysia braces for worsening haze as dry season bites
Malaysia’s geography puts parts of the country directly in the path of smoke from fire hotspots in Indonesia’s Kalimantan and Sumatra, with air quality in parts of Sarawak and Klang Valley reaching “unhealthy” levels.
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Thousands protest in Jakarta for stronger anti-corruption measures
The protestors also demanded other political and social reforms. More than 18,000 security personnel were reportedly deployed across Jakarta to maintain order.
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Indonesia’s forestry ministry processes 42 forest fire cases, sanctions six companies
The country’s meteorology agency detected 4,508 hotspots on Wednesday morning (Aug 26), with nearly eight in 10 in Kalimantan. President Prabowo Subianto has instructed officials to do more in preventing forest and land fires.
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Ahead of National Day celebrations, Malaysia to step up haze mitigation measures with Indonesia
Sixteen areas in Malaysia had unhealthy air quality as at 9am on Wednesday (Aug 26). The country celebrates its 69th National Day on Aug 31.
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‘Too much too quickly’: Indonesia’s growth ambitions questioned by economists
Indonesia has set an ambitious growth target, but economists aren’t sure it can get there while keeping the deficit in check.
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Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore reaffirm commitment to keep Malacca and Singapore straits safe and open
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said at the 17th Cooperation Forum that recent events had shown that open sea lanes cannot be taken for granted, and that safe and open waterways depend on international law and cooperation among countries.
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