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Government probes environmental impact of renewable energy projects after Sumatra floods
The Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency (KLH/BPLH) are reviewing whether large-scale renewable energy projects contributed to the recent catastrophic flooding across Sumatra, with plan to summon company leaders involved for clarifications and gather evidence as part of a preliminary assessment.
Death toll from Sumatra floods, landslides rises to 712
Death toll from widespread flooding and landslides that devastated Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has climbed to 712 people, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported on Tuesday afternoon, December 2, 2025.
Prabowo vows to fight corruption during visit to West Sumatra disaster zone
President Prabowo Subianto visited Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra, on Monday, December 1, 2025 to meet residents affected by the recent floods and landslides.
Local leaders criticized for blaming heavy rain, urges stronger disaster mitigation
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has called out regional leaders for repeatedly attributing natural disasters solely to heavy rainfall, warning that such excuses reflect a lack of preparedness and weak mitigation planning at the local level.
Putin offers condolences to Indonesia following deadly Sumatra floods
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his deep condolences to President Prabowo Subianto over the devastating floods that struck northern Sumatra, claiming hundreds of lives and causing widespread destruction.
Indonesia’s middle class shifts focus on value over price
Katadata Insight Center (KIC) has observed a notable shift in consumer behavior among Indonesia’s middle class, driven by a recent decline in the size of this economic group alongside a growing number of aspiring middle class households.
Environmental group blames extractive industries for deadly North Sumatra floods
The North Sumatra chapter of the Indonesia Environmental Forum (Walhi) has accused extractive companies operating in the Tapanuli region of driving severe environmental destruction that triggered recent disasters across Sumatra.
Indonesia’s cyclone disaster death toll climbs to 303 as rescuers struggle to reach isolated area
Rescue teams across Indonesia are racing against time to reach survivors in isolated regions still submerged after a week of cyclone-fueled torrential rain as authorities confirmed on Saturday, November 30, 2025 that national death toll has climbed to 303 and is anticipated to rise further.
Martabe Gold Mine operator responds to deadly floods, rejects claims linking site to disaster
PT Agincourt Resources (PTAR), operator of the Martabegold mine in South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, has expressed condolences over the devastating floods and landslides that struck several regencies in North Sumatra, while firmly denying allegations that its operations were linked to the disaster.
Planting hope in “Karst Country”: A small foundation in Kebumen reforestation
On a humid November morning in Siboro, a village tucked inside the rugged limestone corridors of the Kebumen Geopark, Central Java, Mar’atun Chasanah moved briskly between seedling trays at a modest tree nursery.
Indonesia launches “global citizenship” permit for former nationals
Indonesia has opened applications for a new Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) permit, offering former Indonesian citizens and those of Indonesian descent the right to live and work in the country indefinitely, a senior immigration official told Reuters.