47 Deaths Reported as Hydrometeorological Disasters Hit North Sumatra
More than 47 people were killed and nine remain missing after floods and landslides struck 13 regions in North Sumatra, triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Learn more,
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National
INP Deploy Full Forces to Handle Flood and Landslide Disaster in North Sumatra
Indonesian Police mobilize personnel from precinct to regional levels to accelerate evacuation and support victims of North Sumatra’s flood and landslide disaster.
National
Brimob Personnel to Reopen Sibolga–Padangsidimpuan Route After Landslides
North Sumatra Brimob teams work to reopen Sibolga–Padangsidimpuan road after heavy rain triggers landslides, ensuring evacuation and aid delivery.
National
Chief Justice Condemns Attacks on Court Officials, Urges Calm After Medan Judge’s House Fire
Indonesia’s Chief Justice condemns violence against court officials and urges restraint after a Medan judge’s house fire. Read more.
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Judge’s Home Set on Fire After Threat Calls Amid High-Profile Corruption Trial in Medan
A Medan judge’s house burned down amid a major corruption trial after receiving mysterious threat calls. Authorities investigate possible intimidation. Read the full story now.
Criminal
Governor Bobby Condemns Killing of Traveler Inside Sibolga Grand Mosque
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution condemned the killing of a traveler from Aceh inside the Sibolga Grand Mosque. Read how police uncovered the case using CCTV footage.
National
Police Emphasize Commitment in Eradicating Drug Crimes in North Sumatra
The North Sumatra Regional Police Drugs Criminal Investigation Directorate Unit, continues to strengthen drug eradication efforts by uncovering Money Laundering (TPPU) practices originating from narcotics crimes.
Criminal
Four Regencies in North Sumatra are in the Drug Trafficking Emergency Alert
The North Sumatra Regional Police Drugs Criminal Investigation Directorate Unit revealed that their province is in the red zone for emergency drug trafficking.
National
Tourism Cannot Rely on Infrastructure Alone: Minister Widiyanti Says
Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that tourism management cannot rely solely on infrastructure, but requires harmony with science, enriched by narratives, and driven by innovation.
Economy
Aceh Governor Opens Oil and Gas Investment Opportunities After Island Dispute Resolution
Aceh plans to attract oil and gas investors to newly designated Aceh territory after the resolution of island disputes with North Sumatra. Discover how it is turning a territorial win into an energy investment opportunity.
National
President Prabowo Rules Disputed Islands to Aceh in Border Resolution
President Prabowo Subianto has resolved a long-standing border dispute by ruling that four contested islands belong to Aceh, ending tensions between Aceh and North Sumatra. Read the article.
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Aceh to Present 1992 Agreement in Dispute Over Four Islands at Home Affairs Ministry Meeting
Aceh will present a 1992 agreement as evidence in its claim over four disputed islands with North Sumatra at a key Home Affairs meeting—read more to see how the territorial battle unfolds.
