The megalithic site of Gunung Padang in the highlands of western Java was constructed some 2,000 years ago over the course of several generations. Similar stone monuments are found across the ...

Jakarta, a megacity in Indonesia, experiences recurrent floods associated with heavy rainfall. Characteristics of subdaily rainfall and the local factors influencing rainfall around Jakarta have not ...

A local government spokesman in western Java said on Tuesday that the death toll had risen to 268 deaths. Dozens more are missing. Rescuers in Indonesia said the search would continue through the ...

(Reuters) - A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck offshore western Java in Indonesia's Sunda Strait at a depth of 30.5 miles (49 km), the U.S. Geological Survey said on Saturday. The USGS ...

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ransportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said Monday that the Japan-backed Patimban seaport is expected to be the logistic hub for goods shipped to and from eastern Indonesia to Java Island, ...

Women inmates in a prison in western Java are being given the chance to earn an income and learn how to support themselves on release. They are taking discarded pieces of batik - a uniquely Indonesian ...

So, you’re looking to travel from Bali to Java? Whether you’re keen to explore the volcanic landscapes of East Java, soak in the cultural riches of Yogyakarta, or visit the bustling capital of Jakarta ...

Women inmates in a prison in western Java are being given the chance to earn an income and learn how to support themselves on release. They are taking discarded pieces of batik - a uniquely Indonesian ...