Riau

Weather variability, volcanic activity, and delayed rainy-se

17 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia weather: BMKG warns of high waves and delayed rainy season

Weather conditions across Indonesia continue to show significant variability driven by multiple atmospheric phenomena. In late August, a strong El Nino drove dry conditions in South Sulawesi, contributing to 112 forest a

Indonesia and Malaysia anti-drug enforcement updates

82 clusters · 131 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia launches nationwide narcotics crackdown

Indonesia’s nationwide anti-drug drive accelerated through July and August 2026. Police data released on 30 June recorded 1,485 arrests and more than 215 kg of narcotics seized in Central Java. By 1 July the police chief

Indonesian motorcycle and automotive industry exhibitions

8 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: IMX 2026 showcases automotive modification and lifestyle innovations

The Indonesian motorcycle and automotive industry continues to drive engagement through large-scale exhibitions. Following a positive market trend where domestic sales reached 4.3 million units between January and August

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

49 clusters · 203 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia wildfires trigger severe haze across Southeast Asia

The transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia has intensified as the 2026 El Niño phenomenon transitioned to a “very strong” category, driving severe drought. In Indonesia, forest and land fires have escalated signific

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

65 clusters · 208 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Sumatra companies urged to bolster forest fire prevention

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by a strong El Niño, has caused severe environmental and public health damage. By late September, nearly 896,000 hectares had burned since January. The resulting toxic haze

Indonesia 2026 drought, fire & water aid response

154 clusters · 159 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia implements solar-powered water purification and expands piped networks

By early October 2026, the El Niño-driven drought in Indonesia continued to escalate, severely impacting water security, air quality, and agricultural stability. Forest and land fires have exceeded 107,000 hectares, with

Indonesian forest fires and haze impact

13 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Kalimantan schools shift to remote learning amid forest fire haze

By mid-September 2026, the impact of forest and land fires expanded to the Riau Islands province. In Bintan, the local government implemented remote learning via Zoom and home assignments to minimize children’s exposure

Indonesian weather forecasts and environmental crises

4 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Malaysia and Indonesia face severe haze and forest fires

Weather forecasts issued by the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) cover various regions in Indonesia. In August, Riau province and Batam were expected to experience cloudy conditions, with light rain

Indonesia wildfire and disaster crisis expands through Oct 2

34 clusters · 110 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia wildfires threaten wildlife populations amid El Niño

By early October 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis continues to escalate, driven by El Niño-induced drought conditions. While previous reports indicated massive destruction, new estimates suggest a

Indonesian palm oil and regional export growth

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesia reports trade surplus amid rising export growth

Indonesia is experiencing significant growth in its palm oil sector, driven by high global demand and rising domestic consumption. National production reached 46 million tons for the 2024/2025 period, with Riau province

Indonesian regional economic development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Indonesian regencies implement rural economic development programs

Economic activity in various Indonesian regions is being driven by a combination of reported GDP growth and targeted local development initiatives. In the second quarter of 2026, Nunukan Regency recorded a 3.95 percent

Indonesia palm oil: price regulation & export oversight

25 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Team Ascent wins FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge Asia Pacific 2026

The May 2026 audit exposing under‑invoicing by ten large crude palm oil (CPO) exporters sparked significant government action. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa reported that such practices, including transfer‑pricin

Kalimantan Timur wins 31st National MTQ in Semarang

12 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: West Sumatra officials call for evaluation after MTQ Nasional XXXI results

The 31st National Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur’an (MTQ) in Semarang, Central Java, concluded with Kalimantan Timur being named the overall champion. Scoring 288 points, Kalimantan Timur outperformed Central Java, which secure

Indonesian regional commodity price stabilization

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Riau and Batam governments launch cheap market operations to control inflation

Following instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs to stabilize commodity prices, Indonesian regional governments have begun implementing various inflation control measures. Initially, the Ministry of Home Affair

Indonesian authorities investigate illegal forest fires

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Southeast Sulawesi Police name suspect in 80-hectare forest fire

Authorities in Indonesia have identified suspects in connection with illegal land clearing and forest fires in different regions. In Bengkalis, Riau, police named two suspects following investigations into forest and la