INDONESIA

May 18 2026SCIENCE

Turning farming scraps into useful products in Indonesia

Indonesia throws away huge amounts of plant waste from farms every year. Instead of burning this waste or letting it rot, experts think it could be turned into something useful. Most research in the country focuses on burning the waste for fuel, which is low down on the recycling ladder. Very little

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Indonesian Action Films Set to Take the World by Storm

The Cannes Film Market is buzzing with a new Indonesian action lineup. Two movies lead the group: “Pendekar: Warrior, ” featuring Iko Uwais, and a local version of the Korean hit “The Man From Nowhere” starring Joe Taslim. Production is handled by Asia Media Alliance Group, Nation Pictures, Yeti

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Apr 08 2026HEALTH

New tool helps predict breast cancer risk where healthcare is hard to reach

Breast cancer hits women in Indonesia hardest when it’s found too late. Many cases get missed because check-ups are rare in poorer or rural areas. Tools made for rich countries might not work here either, since lifestyle and genes there are different from Indonesia. A group of experts decided to te

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Nurses on the Front Lines: Preventing Trauma When Disaster Strikes

In Indonesia, floods, earthquakes and landslides are common, and the people living there must learn how these events affect their health. Nurses play a crucial role in stopping injuries and emotional distress before they grow worse. The idea of “trauma prevention care” has been part of nursing

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Jan 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Indonesia's West Java Landslide: A Growing Tragedy

In Indonesia, the death count from a landslide in West Java has climbed to 17. Many more are still missing. This disaster struck a village called Pasir Langu on Saturday morning. Heavy rain caused the earth to give way. The village is in a hilly area, about 100 km from Jakarta. Over 30 homes were bu

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Indonesia's Central Bank Faces New Leadership Shake-Up

Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is in the spotlight again. The president, Prabowo Subianto, has picked his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, for a top role. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Djiwandono isn't your typical central banker. He's a former businessman and current dep

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Jan 17 2026CRIME

Lost Plane in Indonesia: What Went Wrong?

A plane carrying 11 people vanished near Indonesia's Sulawesi island. The ATR 42-500, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, was flying from Yogyakarta to Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi. It disappeared from radar around 01:17 p. m. local time near the Leang-Leang area, a mountainous region.

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

How Indonesia Can Help Democracies Stand Strong

The world is seeing a big fight between big democracies and powerful autocracies. This is not just about military strength. It's also about ideas and values. Democracies need to show they are strong and united. Middle-sized democracies, like Indonesia, can play a big role in this. Indonesia is the

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Jan 06 2026HEALTH

Breast Milk: The Best Start for Indonesian Babies

Breast milk is super important for babies. It's all they need to eat for the first six months. A recent study looked at how to get more moms in Indonesia to breastfeed exclusively. They wanted to find out who to focus on to make the biggest difference. The study found that some groups need more hel

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Dec 06 2025HEALTH

Weight and Wealth: How Money Matters in Indonesia's Health

In Indonesia, a person's weight can say a lot about their wealth. This is not a joke. It is a serious issue. Researchers looked into this. They found that those with more money tend to have a healthier weight. Those with less money often struggle with being overweight or obese. This is not fair. It

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