Sarawak to send oxygen supply for Covid patients in Kalimantan
KUCHING: The Sarawak government would send oxygen supply to West Kalimantan for Covid-19 patients at hospitals in the Indonesian province, said Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today. He said he received a request from West Kalimantan Governor, H. Sutarmidji Sh M. Hum on the matter and the delivery process was being […]
Indonesia’s technical director Dharma Raj plans to hire Malaysian coaches
KUALA LUMPUR: The new technical director of Indonesia’s national hockey team, Muhammad Dharma Raj Abdullah, plans to recruit several coaches from Malaysia to help him build up Indonesian hockey. Dharma Raj, former head coach of Malaysia’s women’s squad, said many Malaysian coaches had expressed interest to serve in Indonesia. He said there were ample opportunities […]
Indonesia says missing submarine found, all 53 crew killed
BALI: All 53 crew aboard an Indonesian submarine that disappeared last week were killed, the military said Sunday as it confirmed the vessel had been found in pieces on the seafloor. Authorities said that they picked up signals early Sunday from a location more than 800 metres (2,600 feet) deep — far below what the […]
Indonesian submarine loses contact during drill
JAKARTA: An Indonesian military submarine on Wednesday lost contact during an exercise in the waters off the island of Bali, reports Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted the military’s chief. Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, told reporters the military has deployed all vessels with underwater detection systems to do searches in an […]
Meet TVSTARS’ challenger from Indonesia
KUCHING: A challenger from Indonesia will compete in TVSTARS on Tuesday (Apr 6) at 8.30pm. “He is none other than Andrey Arifianto who has vast experience in competing in various singing competitions in Indonesia,” said TVS in a statement today. “Andrey was born in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara and the singer has an affinity for […]
Indonesia cathedral rocked by Palm Sunday suicide bombing
JAKARTA: An Indonesian cathedral was rocked by a suicide bombing on Sunday with body parts littering the chaotic scene as Christians inside celebrated the start of Holy Week. The powerful blast at the church in Makassar city on Sulawesi island happened around 10:30 am local time and left at least 14 church officials and congregants […]
Indonesia provides elderly with drive-thru services for Covid-19 vaccination
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Health Ministry has provided the elderly and workers in the tourism sector with drive-thru services to give them easier access to getting vaccinated against Covid-19 at a shorter distance from their houses or workplaces. For the time being, the drive-thru services take place only in the capital city of Jakarta and the […]
Indonesia’s erupting Sinabung volcano belches column of ash
MEDAN: Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung erupted on Tuesday morning, spewing a massive column of smoke and ash up to 5,000 m into the sky. The volcano on Sumatra island started blasting debris early in the morning, according to a local geological agency, which recorded 13 bursts. Authorities have instructed residents to avoid a 5 km radius […]
Malaysia, Indonesia agree in principle on reciprocal green lane
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed in principle to implement the reciprocal green lane (RGL) scheme or known in Indonesia as corridor travel arrangement, to enhance bilateral trade. Foreign Affairs Ministry Secretary General Datuk Seri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob said however that a follow-up was required to fine-tune the standard operating procedures (SOPs) involved. […]
Jokowi gets first Covid-19 vaccine jab in Indonesia
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) today became the first to receive Covid-19 vaccine in Indonesia. The “Premier Vaccination” programme which took place at the Presidential Palace in Bogo was broadcast live on the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube channel in a bid to enhance public confidence in the vaccine. Jokowi received the Sinovac jab at 9.40 […]
