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Indonesia Unveils Southeast Asia’s first High Speed Railway

14Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Indonesia Unveils Southeast Asia’s first High Speed Railway

Indonesia launched Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, on October 2, 2023. The railway connects the capital city of Jakarta with the major city of Bandung in West Java. It reduces the travel time between the two cities from 3 hours to about 40 minutes. Jakarta, Indonesia — In a historic moment for Southeast Asia, Indonesia proudly launched the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway on October 2, 2023. This groundbreaking project is a joint endeavor between the Indonesian government and Chinese state-owned companies. Promises to revolutionize travel between the nation's capital, Jakarta, and the bustling city of Bandung in West Java. The high-speed railway brings with it a remarkable reduction in travel time. Slashing the journey from a prev...

Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to <strong>Nusantara</strong>

20Mar

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Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara

Indonesia's capital has just been relocated from Jakarta to a site within the jungle of Kalimantan on Borneo island after parliament approved the bill. The new city has a name chosen by President Jokowi - Nusantara, a Javanese term for the Indonesian archipelago. Indonesia is relocating its capital city from Jakarta to a site more than 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) away in the rainforests of Borneo Island. The project is set to launch at the end of President Joko Widodo's term in 2024. Here's why Southeast Asia's largest economy is moving its administrative centre to Nusantara. A lush, biodiverse region home to the world's oldest rainforests. Jakarta is a city struggling to keep its head above water. “It’s been attacked from both sides – from the river and from the land,” says Eka Pe...

Mount Merapi erupted in Indonesia, 350 people killed

17Mar

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Mount Merapi erupted in Indonesia, 350 people killed

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has erupted, spewing out smoke and ash that blanketed villages near the crater. And forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities on the slopes of the country’s most active volcano. Mount Merapi, located on the border between the Indonesian province of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, erupted twice on Tuesday morning, spewing smoke and ash. The country's geological disaster institute BPPTKG in a written statement reported that the volcano spewed hot ash at 5.50 a.m. and 5.59 a.m. local time. Authorities have told nearby residents to avoid the area within a seven-kilometer radius of the crater. The status of Mount Merapi, the most active of Indonesia's 130 volcanoes. It has stayed unchanged at its second-highest level since Novem...

Things you should consider before travelling to Bali, Indonesia

25Nov

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Global

Things you should consider before travelling to Bali, Indonesia

Bali is the most famous tourist destination in Indonesia. A lot of newly married couples and travel wanderers go there to rejuvenate and recreate. If you are planning to go there anytime soon, this article is a must-read. Bali is a small island in Indonesia. A land full of beautiful beaches, eccentric temples, and lots of exciting activities. This island has a unique set of art and dance that attracts tourists from all over the world. Being ignored since forever, Bali got the world's eye in 2010. After that this small country became the first choice of all travel lovers. Most couples go their to enjoy their new life bliss. If you are planning on visiting this place. Here are the 10 things you should consider before going on a trip. Set a Budget Contrary to other destinations...

127 dead after violence at football match in Indonesia

4Oct

By Azmat ShabbirNo Comments

Sports

127 dead after violence at football match in Indonesia

Arima FC supporters stormed the pitch late on Saturday at Kanjuruhan Stadium in the eastern city of Malang as their side lost 3-2 to Persiba Surabaya. Their first loss to their bitter rivals in more than two decades. At least 127 people killed after violence at football match in Indonesia. Police responded with tear gas, sparking a stampede, officials said Sunday. Photos taken from inside the stadium during the stampede showed large amounts of tear gas and people climbing over fences. According to police, many of the victims were trampled to death. Police said people were killed when angry fans stormed the soccer pitch after a match at Kanjuruhan Stadium, late Saturday. "Thirty-four people died inside the stadium and the rest died in hospital." Police, who described the unrest as...