World Jan 02 Indonesia's new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press
World Dec 29 Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 Firefighters needed more than two hours to extinguish the blaze after nearby residents reported the fire to emergency services. Neighbors reportedly helped rescue several occupants of the retirement home. By Edna Tarigan, Gracey Wakari, Associated Press
World Dec 23 Passenger bus crash in Java kills at least 16 people, Indonesian official says The official says 18 victims being treated at two nearby hospitals include five people in critical condition and 13 in serious condition. By Associated Press
World Dec 01 Over 800 people remain missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand The flooding and landslides killed at least 604 people in Indonesia, 366 in Sri Lanka and 176 in Thailand, authorities said. By Binsar Bakkara, Associated Press
World Nov 29 Indonesian rescuers search for survivors as death toll from floods and landslides tops 300 Improved weather on Saturday helped rescuers on Indonesia's Sumatra island recover more bodies as they struggled to reach several areas that were hit by landslides and flash floods that left more than 300 dead and scores missing. By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press, Kasparman Piliang, Associated Pres
Nov 28 Death toll rises to 164 after floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press, Kasparman Piliang, Associated Pres The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said, as rescue workers found their efforts hampered by damaged bridges and roads and a lack of heavy… Continue reading
Nov 27 Indonesia intensifies search for victims after floods and landslides kill 69 people By Niniek Karmini, Binsar Bakkara, Associated Press Rescuers are searching in rivers and the rubble of devastated villages for bodies and possible survivors after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 3:57 How the loss of USAID funding affects Indonesia's ability to fight climate change By Angeles Ponpa, Bridget Craig, Huiyan Li, Khaleel Rahman, Medill School of Journalism The ripple effects of the Trump administration’s elimination of USAID are being felt in dozens of countries where the agency supported initiatives ranging from public health programs to infrastructure and climate resilience projects. Angeles Ponpa from Northwestern University’s school of… Continue watching
Nov 07 Explosions shake a mosque in an Indonesian high school By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Police brushed away speculation for now that the blasts were a terror attack, saying they were still investigating. Continue reading
Oct 02 Hope of finding survivors in Indonesia school collapse fades as rescuers turn to heavy machinery By Ninek Karmini, Dita Alangkara, Associated Press Nearly 60 teenage students are still unaccounted for three days after the building caved in. Continue reading