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Secret ocean rule: For 400 years, these villagers protected fish with ancient technique; Now scientists say it could help save world's dying coral reefs

Secret ocean rule: Eastern Indonesian coastal communities have long practiced sasi, a traditional ocean management system where areas are temporarily closed for fishing and harvesting. This centuries-old practice, rooted in local culture, allows marine life to recover, mirroring modern conservation principles. As coral reefs face unprecedented pressure, sasi is experiencing…

The Economic Times

Indonesia's Gunung Padang: The '25,000-year-old pyramid' claim that science couldn't stand behind

Buried beneath terraced volcanic rock in the highlands of West Java, Indonesia, lies a hill that briefly shook the archaeological world. Known as Gunung Padang, or "Mountain of Light," the site has been considered sacred for centuries. But in October 2023, it became something else entirely the subject of a…

The Times of India

Climate change-fuelled storm 'decimated world's rarest great apes'

JAKARTA - Climate change-fuelled landslides wiped out nearly one in ten of the world's rarest great ape species on Indonesia's Sumatra island, scientists said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

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Four days of extreme rain in Indonesia killed 7% of world’s rarest great apes, study finds

Critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan population falls after heavy rain and landslides, fuelled by climate crisis, in North Sumatra

The Guardian - UK

Red Bull Malaysia launches Next Generation program targeting young esports athletes

The program will support athletes aged 18-25 across Malaysia and Indonesia, with esports players specifically included in the talent development initiative.

Dot Esports

Govt extends anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil imported from China & 3 other nations till December

India has extended anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil imports. The measure will remain in effect until December 15, 2026. This decision impacts imports from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The Ministry of Finance issued a notification amending previous customs regulations. This action follows requests from domestic companies concerned about unfair…

The Economic Times

Indonesian court finds 4 military members guilty of acid attack on activist, sends them to prison

An Indonesian military court has found four service members guilty over an acid attack on a prominent human rights activist and sentenced them with up to three years in prison

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Why an Indonesian Man Fed His Mother-in-Law Poison-Laced Satay in a Chilling Pre-meditated Murder Plot

In Indonesia, a man allegedly poisoned his mother-in-law with rat poison hidden in chicken satay, leading to a murder investigation.

International Business Times UK

Indonesia braces for rising forest fire risks from dry season

JAKARTA - ⁠Indonesia's ⁠longer and more intense dry season this year has led to a ‌rising number of hotspots, indicating greater risks of forest and land fires, the meteorological agency warned on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

J&T Express's "Double 6" Parcel Volume Hits New High, Surging 83.5% YoY in Southeast Asia

HONG KONG, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the conclusion of the "Double 6" mid-year shopping festival in Southeast Asia across major e-commerce platforms, global logistics service provider J&T Express delivered an outstanding performance. During the core promotional period, its overall parcel volume surged by 83.5% year-over-year ("YoY") to 213…

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Race to reach trapped after powerful Philippines quake

Two people have been pulled alive from rubble in the Philippines as rescuers scramble to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed at least 37 people.

AAP

Mapped: Philippines regions hit hardest by 7.8-magnitude earthquake that left 32 dead

General Santos city bears brunt as buildings collapse and critical infrastructure sustains damage

The Independent UK

Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets

SINGAPORE/LONDON - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is losing the trust of investors and his growth agenda risks being undone by a plunging currency.

Bangkok Post

Powerful earthquake in southern Philippines leaves at least 37 dead

People told not to enter damaged buildings for fear of aftershocks from magnitude-7.8 quake

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The Conversation

Two decades of research show Indonesia’s coral reefs are heat-tolerant — but only up to a point

Indonesia is home to the world’s largest and most biodiverse coral reef system, spanning more than 32,000 square kilometres across the archipelago. Just like what is happening globally, these reefs are now bearing the brunt of a warming ocean.

AAP

TotalEnergies ENEOS Extends Solar Partnership with Ceres in Indonesia

BANDUNG, Indonesia, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TotalEnergies ENEOS successfully completed Phase 2 of a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project with PT. Perusahaan Industri Ceres (Ceres), a leading chocolate confectionery producer in Indonesia, at its manufacturing facility in Bandung. This follows the delivery of the first 2.2 megawatt‑peak (MWp) project…

The Economic Times

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines causes 4 deaths, damage and a tsunami

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines early Monday. The tremor caused buildings to collapse and damaged a key bridge. A tsunami measuring one meter washed ashore on nearby coasts. At least four people died and over 200 were injured. Authorities urged residents to move to higher ground.

The Times of India

Major 8.2 earthquake hits off Mindanao coast in Philippines; tsunami alert issued

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings in the Philippines and Indonesia and triggering alerts from international monitoring agencies as authorities assessed the impact across the region.

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India-Indonesia ties deepen as EAM Jaishankar outlines blueprint for defence, trade cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the 8th Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono. The discussions focused on expanding multi-sectoral cooperation, including defence, trade, and health, while strengthening counter-terrorism ties and building on the fresh momentum from recent high-level leadership visits.

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Elusive Indonesian parrot “lost” to science photographed for only the second time in 100 years

This rare lorikeet was discovered in 1920 and had only been photographed once, in 2014 – until conservationists spotted it again in April

Bangkok Post

Panitchaphon flies Kingdom's flag alone

Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul battled his way into the men's singles semi-finals of the US$1.45 million Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Renewables key to Asia prosperity

As the war in the Strait of Hormuz continues to create havoc, Asia remains the worst hit by the global energy crisis. Whether it's a large economy like Japan or China, or a struggling economy like Sri Lanka or Pakistan, the same fate holds. Even nations that produce oil, like…

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Toyota Asia Names Seven Athletes to Global Team Toyota Roster for Aichi-Nagoya 2026

SINGAPORE, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Asia (TMA) today announced its refreshed line-up of seven Global Team Toyota Athletes (GTTAs) representing six countries across Southeast Asia, on the road to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games. The roster includes two new para-athletes, alongside returning athletes…

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Amartha Initiates Coalition to Advance Financial Health for Grassroots Communities in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amartha Financial (Amartha), together with Women's World Banking, Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, CERISE+SPTF, SME Finance Forum (SMEFF), KUMPUL, Beenext, and Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM) officially launched the Indonesian Coalition for Financial Health (ICFH). This cross-sector coalition…

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QLD:Fugitive extradited over foiled people-smuggling plot

A wanted man has been extradited interstate after a yacht bound for Indonesia was intercepted, foiling an alleged people smuggling plot.

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