Three killed in Indonesia’s fuel vessel fire
JAKARTA: Three crew members on a fuel vessel were reportedly killed today after a fire broke out on board in the west coastal waters of Lombok island, Indonesia. The accident occurred at 2.50pm local time, and rescuers had helped save 14 of the 17-person crew, according to the Mataram disaster management agency. The vessel caught fire while waiting […]
Indonesia recognises Sarawak’s renewable energy expertise
BINTULU: Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) recognises Sarawak’s experience and expertise in the renewable energy industry. As such, he is keen to collaborate with Sarawak to generate clean energy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said three ways ago, Jokowi invited him to continue working with Indonesia to build hydro-electric dams in North […]
Borneo drifting spectacle set for March 4-5
KUCHING: Practice makes perfect. I suppose this applies to everything, even when going drifting in your car, as it requires a certain level of skill behind the wheel. Drifting is one of the most rapidly expanding disciplines of modern motorsport, thanks to smoking tyres and outstanding driving manoeuvres. In fact, it has a long history, […]
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts; residents evacuate
JAKARTA: Mount Semeru volcano in Lumajang, East Java erupted on Sunday with the hot ash plume rising up to 1,500 metres, Indonesia’s volcanology agency said. The avalanche of hot clouds have been moving up to 13 kilometres southeast, blanketing populated areas below the eruption zone and blocking sunlight. The National Disaster Management Authority evacuated almost […]
More tourism opportunities between Sarawak and Indonesia with border reopening
KUCHING :The opening of borders between Sarawak and West Kalimantan will enhance more tourism opportunities between Malaysia and Indonesia. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia, in particular, Sarawak must continue to be strengthened. He was commenting on the borders that […]
New route to be built in Melaka to link Malaysia, Indonesia
MELAKA: A new route to link Malaysia and Indonesia, via Telok Gong, in Masjid Tanah, here, and Dumai, in Sumatra, involving a distance of about 120km will be developed with the cooperation of the private sector. Melaka Investment, Industry, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the proposed development, which would involve the construction of […]
Nusantara move will enhance ties with Sarawak
KUCHING: Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara is set to be inaugurated in August 2024. The planned city which will replace Jakarta as the nation’s capital is located on the east coast of the island of Borneo which is part of the East Kalimantan province. Consulate General to the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono, […]
Vietnam Airlines relaunches services to Indonesia
JAKARTA: Vietnam Airlines resumed services between Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta, Indonesia yesterday after months of closure because of COVID-19. The first flight in months, coded VN631, departed from Ho Chi Min City for Jakarta at around 9.40am, with 144 passengers on board, and the return flight took off from Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport […]
Indonesia deports Japanese fugitive accused of COVID relief fraud
JAKARTA: Indonesia today deported a fugitive accused of masterminding a lucrative scheme in his native Japan to defraud a government fund offering COVID-19 relief subsidies, officials said. Mitsuhiro Taniguchi, 47, appeared before reporters at an immigration office in the capital of Jakarta and was flown back to Tokyo on an early morning Japan Airlines flight […]
Widodo replaces Trade Minister over cooking oil crisis
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo replaced his Trade Minister today over a cooking oil crisis that has roiled global markets, saying “the people need someone experienced”. Despite being the world’s biggest palm oil producer, Indonesia has been dealing with domestic shortages and sharp price increases for months as the Ukraine war chokes global supplies. In […]
