Indonesia is facing a massive problem right now. Heavy rains have caused terrible floods, leaving many people missing and forcing hundreds of thousands to leave their homes. The situation is especially bad on the island of Sumatra, where roads are blocked, bridges are damaged, and villages are under
Indonesia's Sumatra Island is in trouble. Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides, killing at least 248 people. Rescue workers are finding it hard to reach everyone who needs help. Roads are damaged, and communication lines are down. This makes it tough to get aid to the people who need it mos
Indonesia is getting a major boost in its plastic industry. A company called IMPC is putting in a lot of money to create a top-notch training center. This place, called IPSI, aims to be the best in ASEAN for learning about polymers, which are a big part of plastics. The idea behind IPSI is to help
Indonesia is on a mission to tackle pollution and climate change. They have ambitious targets: reducing emissions by 31% independently and up to 43% with international support. A key part of this mission is protecting and restoring their forests and land, which are vital for this goal. But there's
Indonesia is a big country with many different cultures. People there have different ways of showing empathy. Empathy is about understanding and sharing the feelings of others. It can be good for people and society. But it can also have downsides, like making people biased towards those they are clo
Indonesia is trying to lower its maternal death rate. It's still too high. One way to do this is by keeping a close eye on pregnant women. A new mobile app is stepping in to help. It's called the REST app. REST stands for Risk Identification, Evaluation Counseling, Systematic Monitoring, Troubleshoo
Indonesia has been working hard to control the spread of COVID-19 through a national vaccination program. The success of this program relies heavily on how willing people are to get vaccinated, including booster shots. A recent study looked into how many people in Indonesia are ready to get a booste
Indonesia is home to the world's largest Muslim population. This should make it a powerhouse in the global halal market. However, it is not even in the top ten. Why is that? Well, it's a mix of tough global competition and some internal issues. One big problem is that many people in Indonesia don't
Indonesia's Yogyakarta province is home to a lot of parents who are trying to figure out if they should vaccinate their sons against HPV. This virus is not just a women's health issue. It can cause health problems for men too. The big question is, do parents know enough about it? And are they ready
Indonesia's diverse Felidae species (also known as cats) are under threat from illegal wildlife trade. To combat this, scientists are using DNA forensics to identify these confiscated animals. Recently, researchers analyzed 38 samples from seized wildlife products and found four species: the Sumatra
