
Reflecting on 20 years of the Aceh tsunami: From ‘megathrust’ threat to disaster mitigation
The 2004 Aceh Earthquake and Tsunami is known as one of the most devastating natural disasters in history.
Sat Dec 21 2024

US repatriates two Malaysian Guantanamo detainees
The two men pled guilty to multiple offenses before a military commission.
Wed Dec 18 2024

Why did Indonesia release the Bali Five now? Its new leader wants to send a strong message to the world
The Bali Five deal makes clear very early in Prabowos presidency that he is an outward-looking president who is eager to engage globally.
Tue Dec 17 2024

Australia says remaining 'Bali Nine' members have returned from Indonesia
The five are banned for life from entering Indonesia, the senior minister for legal affairs says in a statement.
Mon Dec 16 2024

Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia's Bali due to volcanic ash
Further eruptions of the volcano spewing ash clouds as high as 10 km, forces thousands to evacuate.
Wed Nov 13 2024

Malaysia remains largest tourist source market for Indonesia, says Minister Sandiaga
Tourist destinations in both Jakarta and Bali continue to see an increase in visitors, said the Tourism and Creative Economy Minister.
Thu Sep 19 2024

Penang in top two best Southeast Asia destinations for solo travelers - Lonely Planet
Singapore tops the list, followed by Penang; Danang, Vietnam; Siem Reap, Cambodia; Bangkok, Thailand; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Bali, Indonesia.
Thu Jul 25 2024

Indonesia to deport 103 Taiwanese suspected of cyber crimes in Bali
Indonesian immigration authorities arrested 103 Taiwan passport holders suspected of running a cyber crime operation in Bali.
Fri Jun 28 2024

DPM Fadillah discusses sustainable water management with World Bank, UNECE in Bali
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof the meeting aims establish agreements for further discussions to explore forms of cooperation.
Tue May 21 2024

Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists
The researchers said the orangutan's wound self-treatment did not appear to be happenstance.
Fri May 03 2024

Storm damages 21 houses in Baling
According to Baling district Civil Defence Force, no casualties were reported.
Thu Apr 25 2024

Indonesia seeks more proof that Javan tiger may no longer be extinct
The Javan and Bali tigers have been declared extinct by the IUCN, the global authority on wildlife extinction risk.
Fri Mar 29 2024

Eight-year-old killed in wall collapse at home
An eight-year-old boy was crushed to death when a brick wall fell on him in his house in Kampung Padang Lalang, Tawar near here yesterday.
Tue Feb 13 2024

Two Malaysian detainees at Guantanamo plead guilty to conspiring in 2022 Bali bombing
They have been charged alongside Indonesian terror suspect Encep Nurjaman, also known as Hambali.
Wed Jan 17 2024

Elderly man killed, granddaughter injured in motorcycle-4WD crash in Baling
Police said Mohamad Norzizan Ismail died on the spot due to serious injuries, while his granddaughter suffered head and body injuries.
Thu Jan 04 2024

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025