Indonesia detects traces of radiation at farm as probe expands

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities found traces of radioactivity at a clove farm on Sumatra island, a government spokesperson said Tuesday, as Jakarta expanded an investigation launched after the US health authority detected Caesium-137...

Indonesia finds radiation traces at Sumatra clove farm as Caesium-137 probe widens

JAKARTA, Oct 14 — Indonesian authorities found traces of radioactivity at a clove farm on Sumatra island, a government spokesperson said Tuesday, as Jakarta expanded an investigation launched after the US health authority detected Caesium-137...

Indonesian govt to issue new industrial radiation reporting rules

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Industry is currently preparing a new regulation regarding factory safety against radiation exposure. "We are preparing the regulation requiring industrial areas and factories in Indonesia to report the results...

The free school lunch programme in Indonesia that has made thousands of children sick

SAGULING, Indonesia – Ms Cucu Mulyati got the fright of her life in September: a call saying that her 17-year-old son was seriously ill. He started feeling sick while eating the free lunch served on his school campus, which included fried chicken,...

Indonesia detects traces of radiation at clove farm as probe expands

Indonesia detects traces of radiation at clove farm as probe expands Published on: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Published on: Tue, Oct 14, 2025 By: AFP Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Long-term exposure to even low doses of Caesium-137 is linked to an...

IOC Laments Indonesia's Ban on Israeli Gymnasts

Indonesia said last week it had denied visas to Israeli gymnasts amid an outcry over Israel's military offensive in Gaza. IMAGE: IOC faces diplomatic strain as Indonesia bars Israeli gymnasts. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters The International...

Jakarta governor vows to issue regulation banning dog, cat meat trade

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo is set to issue a Jakarta regulation banning the sale of dog and cat meat for consumption. This plan was announced after a meeting with the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) organization at the Jakarta...

IOC Regrets Indonesia's Decision On Israeli Athletes Amid...

Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 10:17 IST Israel confirmed its absence from the Championships in Jakarta after athletes were denied visas in a decision described by the Israel Gymnastics Federation heartbreaking. Olympic Rings, IOC Representational...

Jakarta DPRD Calls for Ban on Dog and Cat Meat Distribution

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) member Francine Widjojo stated that the trade in dog and cat meat in the capital city should be banned. Francine supports Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo's plan to issue a...

The best Southeast Asian capitals for wellness

For years, travel was about seeing more of the world. Now, it’s just as much about returning to yourself. More and more, travellers are beginning to look inwards, booking holidays not just to explore the planet, but to restore themselves within...

Indonesia Scrutinizes Scrap Steel and Shrimp Trades After Cesium Scare

After a radioactive-shrimp scare earlier this year, the government of Indonesia is now requiring exporters to certify that their product is free of radioactive cesium before it is shipped to the United States. Shrimp producers in Java and Lampung...

2025 “Study in Beijing” Education Exhibition Coming Soon to Vietnam and Indonesia! Face-to-face with Beijing’s Top Universities – Unlock Your Study-Abroad Opportunities

BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from CRI Online Eager to secure a one-on-one consultation with admissions officers from Beijing’s top universities? Wish to access the latest “Study in Beijing” policies and detailed program...

Business News | Hyundai Motor Opens Plastic Resource Recycling Facility in Indonesia

Seoul [South Korea], October 18 (ANI): South Korea's Hyundai Motor has opened a community-led plastic resource recycling facility in Bekasi, Indonesia, where its manufacturing plant is located, as reported by the Pulse, the English service of...

Business News | India Needs Community-Driven Approach To Tackle Adolescent Health Challenges: Experts"

VMPL New Delhi [India], October 18: Sukarya was serving local communities since 1998. They have worked at grassroots level to serve 34 slums in Delhi and Gurugram, 30 villages in Nuh District (Haryana) and 30 in Khairthal-Tijara District of...

Menopause support: From clinics to apps to events, midlife women now have more options

SINGAPORE – Ms Joyce Chung was walking her four-year-old daughter to pre-school one morning in 2020 when the girl turned to her and said: “Mama, you haven’t scolded me yet.” “I was speechless, but her sentence was so powerful. I felt like there...

Indonesian Army Delegation Joins Singapore Food Management Training

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Army (TNI AD) will dispatch 26 soldiers to Singapore to participate in the Institutional Food Management Training at the Army Combat Service Command from October 13 to 18, 2025. The Head of the TNI AD Public...

Philippines probing source of Indonesia shipment radiation scare

[MANILA] The Philippines will investigate the source of a shipment containing zinc powder contaminated with a radioactive material that affected nine people in Indonesia, according to a top government official. “At this time, this is probably an...

Indonesia’s diplomatic test after interception of civilian flotilla

he Global Sumud Flotilla, comprising 47 humanitarian ships, was intercepted by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Eastern Mediterranean on Oct. 2. This incident immediately marked another tragic episode in the enduring Israeli–Palestinian...

Indonesia launches AI Hackathon to tackle five major health challenges

AI has a monumental role to play because traditional approaches are no longer sufficient. However, our focus is not on replacement, but on empowerment,Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Health Ministry has launched the Indonesia Healthcare AI Hackathon 2025...

AI on the S’pore menu: F&B firms use tech to suggest drinks for health, create salad bowls and more

SINGAPORE – Cannot decide what drink to get? Just look in the mirror. At Chinese tea brand Luli Singapore, a facial scan via its artificial intelligence (AI) mirror can tell you what herbal brew to order. At its Marina Square outlet, two...