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Mongabay Indonesia

27 Years of Forest Orchid Conservation in South Sulawesi

A community group in Bantaeng, South Sulawesi, has been protecting and propagating endangered forest orchids for 27 years. Initially involved in collection and sales, they shifted to reforestation and foster care after witnessing resource depletion.

Sindonews

Roy Suryo Demands Over IDR 200 Million in Damages in Legal Battle

Former Minister of Culture and Education, Roy Suryo, is demanding IDR 206 million (approximately USD 13,000) in damages in an ongoing legal dispute, requesting payment from the Minister of Finance. The legal battle appears to be entering a protracted phase.

Liputan6

Canadian Man's Mega-Earthquake Prediction Refuted by BMKG, Predictability Emphasized

In response to a Canadian content creator's prediction of a magnitude 7-9 earthquake in Indonesia, the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) stated that precise earthquake prediction is currently impossible. They urged the public to focus on disaster mitigation rather than being swayed by unverified information.

Sindonews

AHY Says Power Has Its Limits, Gerindra Party Responds

Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), chairman of Indonesia's Democratic Party (PD), stated that "power has its limits." This remark has drawn a response from the Gerindra Party, which backed Prabowo Subianto in the presidential election, suggesting AHY's views on the permanence of power in governance.

CNN Indonesia

Coordinating Minister Yusril Clarifies Role in 'Islam ala Prabowo' Book

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Affairs, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, clarified that his article in the book 'Islam ala Prabowo' was based on an interview, not direct authorship. He addressed public debate over the book's title and content, noting a tendency to judge without thorough reading.

Sindonews

KPK Ready to Face Silmy Karim's Pre-trial Motion

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has stated its readiness to face a pre-trial motion filed by former Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim. The KPK is investigating Karim for alleged corruption.

Mongabay Indonesia

Mapur Tribe Faces Water Crisis, Ancestral Forest Becomes Last Defense

The Mapur tribe in Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands, Indonesia, is facing a severe water shortage. With no rain for over two months, daily life water sources around the sacred Bukit Tabun forest are drying up. Their ancestral forest, once vast, is now surrounded by palm oil plantations and designated as state production forest.

Mongabay Indonesia

Indonesia Explores Religion's Role Amidst Ecological Social Crisis

Amidst escalating environmental crises like forest fires and climate change in Indonesia, the crucial role of religious communities in addressing these issues is being highlighted. Religious circles acknowledge their current limited engagement with environmental problems, calling for a re-evaluation of religious values that emphasize harmony and interdependence with nature.

Mongabay Indonesia

Learning Conservation from Indigenous Communities at PCS 2026

The People's Conservation Summit (PCS) 2026 in Yogyakarta highlighted land disputes and development issues faced by indigenous communities in Indonesia. Cases like Mikael Ane from Manggarai Timur and Sukinah, a farmer from the Kendeng Mountains, underscored the importance of traditional knowledge in conservation.

Asia Times Indonesia

Is Indonesia's Largest Muslim Group Too Close to Power?

Indonesia's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), has elected new leadership, sparking concerns about its proximity to power and the government. The group faces a critical test of maintaining its independence and offering constructive criticism, drawing lessons from its past leaders.

Sindonews

The Future of AI, Consciousness, and Human Faith: An Indonesian Perspective

An Indonesian media outlet, Sindonews, reported on September 8, 2026, with a headline suggesting a focus on "The Future of AI, Consciousness, and Human Faith." This headline implies growing interest within Indonesia regarding the impact of rapidly evolving artificial intelligence on human consciousness and religious perspectives.

Mongabay Indonesia

Anak Krakatau Volcano Erupts Again, Disrupting Air Travel and Local Life

The Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia erupted again on September 5, scattering volcanic ash over a wide area. This led to the closure of eight airports, affecting 1,558 flights. Local life was also disrupted, with some residents forced to evacuate due to past tsunami experiences.

The Diplomat Indonesia

Threatening Letters Targeting Kashmiri Pandits Surface on Social Media, Reigniting Fear

Threatening letters, purportedly from Islamist militant groups, targeting Kashmiri Pandits have surfaced on social media, reviving fears of the massacres and exodus of the Hindu minority in the early 1990s. The emergence of these letters is seen as linked to the Indian government's renewed investigations into past incidents.