
Smart Air's missing plane and crew found in Indonesia's North Kalimantan forest
The rescue team discovered two crew members and Pilatus aircraft of Smart Air that went missing in the nearby forest of Benuang, Nunukan.
Mon Mar 11 2024

Indonesian President Jokowi to start working from new capital in July
President Joko Widodo has said that he will start working from the new national capital Nusantara in East Kalimantan in July this year.
Fri Mar 01 2024

Nusantara to bring huge tourism potential for Indonesia, Malaysia - Sandiaga Uno
Indonesia's new capital city, Nusantara in East Kalimantan that shares borders with Malaysia's region of Sarawak and Sabah is envisaged to boost tourism activities between the two countries.
Sat Feb 04 2023

MAF to add border posts in line with relocation of Indonesia's capital
The MAF will increase the number of security posts along the country's borders in Sabah and Sarawak following Indonesia's decision to shift its capital to Kalimantan.
Wed Sep 14 2022

Mongin: Ministry to probe claim of Sarawak buying Kalimantan FFB
Touching on the plummeting price of the commodity, Mongin urged oil palm farmers in the state not to replace it with other commodity crops.
Tue Jul 12 2022

Four dead following building collapse in South Kalimantan
Four people were killed after a three-storey convenience store collapsed on Monday afternoon in Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan.
Tue Apr 19 2022

FEATURE - 'Useless for us': New Indonesian capital excludes indigenous, poor
The Indonesian parliament last month approved a bill to relocate the Indonesian capital to a site deep within the jungle of East Kalimantan.
Mon Feb 28 2022

Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to Borneo jungle
The new city has a name chosen by Jokowi - Nusantara, a Javanese term for the Indonesian archipelago - but no timeframe has yet been set.
Wed Jan 19 2022

Things looking up for village above the sky
With scenic views and better than average Internet connection, this place, which is just a stone's throw away from Kalimantan, Indonesia, is definitely a hidden gem waiting to bloom.
Tue Dec 14 2021

Malaysia creates joint task force to study impacts of Indonesia's capital city move
Malaysia has established a joint task force to plan and monitor development at Sabah and Sarawak borders in line with Indonesia's plan to relocate its capital city to Kalimantan.
Thu Nov 25 2021

Malaysia's cooperation in development of new capital in Kalimantan welcomed - Tengku Zafrul
The Indonesian business community is happy with the interest shown by Malaysian companies to collaborate in the development of the republic's new capital city in East Kalimantan.
Fri Nov 12 2021

Ismail Sabri to discuss developments at Sabah-Kalimantan border with President Jokowi
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will discuss developments at the Sabah-Kalimantan border with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during his visit to the country next week.
Fri Nov 05 2021

Mindef plans to build 10 armed forces posts next year - Hishammuddin
Hishammuddin said the additional posts to step up security at the Sarawak-Kalimantan border would be implemented from next year.
Wed Sep 22 2021

Another GOF battalion needed in Sarawak - Bukit Aman
PDRM will need to add at least one more GOF battalion in Sarawak to further strengthen border security in the state following Kalimantan's preparations to become Indonesia's new capital.
Sat Aug 21 2021

Sarawak likely to supply clean water to Sabah, Kalimantan in future - CM
Sarawak is likely to provide clean water to its neighbours Sabah and the Indonesian province of Kalimantan should there be a surplus in supply in the future, said Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Wed Aug 18 2021

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025