Nine Bruneians conquer seven mountains in Central Java in seven days
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A group of nine determined Bruneians from diverse backgrounds embarked on an extraordinary adventure to conquer seven of Central Java's most prominent mountains within a span of just seven days.
Bruneian on mission to conquer seven Central Java mountains
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's athlete Ampuan Saiful Rizal Ampuan Hussain is set to make history by participating in the '7 Summit 7 Days Central Java competition', held from June 9-15, in Central Java, Indonesia.
Central Java Police arrest hundreds in street crime crackdown
JAKARTA: The Central Java Police have arrested nearly a thousand suspects in a sweeping crackdown on street crime, amid nationwide effort to combat racketeering and extortion that business leaders warn are undermining Indonesia's economic climate.
Promises broken, dreams dashed
THE Central Java Police have exposed a human trafficking ring accused of deceiving Indonesian job seekers and sending them to European countries without proper documentation.
83 Indonesians fall victim to human trafficking to European countries
JAKARTA: The Central Java Police have exposed a human trafficking ring accused of deceiving Indonesian job seekers and sending them to European countries without proper documentation.
Batik makers packing in as imitations flood market
JAKARTA: Indonesia has seen a steep decline in the number of artisanal batik producers over the past four years across key production centres from Java to Sumatra, as pressure mounts from a surge of mass-produced batik-like fabrics, most of which are imported.
Govt seeks foreign investors for seawall project
Foreign investors are invited for Indonesia's plan to build a US$80bil (RM338bil) seawall hundreds of kilometres long to prevent floods along the north coast of its most populous island Java, President Prabowo Subianto said.
Central Java Police name officer suspect in alleged infanticide
JAKARTA: After weeks of investigation, the Central Java Police have named one of their officers, identified only as Brig AK, a suspect in the alleged killing of his two-month-old baby earlier this month.
A mushroom success story in central Java
What started as a tiny little mushroom business in Indonesia has grown into Jamur Borobudur, a thriving cottage industry.
Four killed and three injured as train collides with motorcycles in Indonesia's East Java
Four people were killed and three others injured after an inter-city train struck seven motorcycles allegedly crossing a railway track in Indonesia's East Java province on Monday, local police said.
Indonesian batik makers feel pain as imitations flood the market
JAKARTA: Indonesia has seen a steep decline in the number of artisanal batik producers over the past four years across key production centres, from Java to Sumatra, as pressure mounts from a surge of mass-produced batik-like fabrics, most of which are imported.
Trekking Central Java's magnificent Dieng Plateau
With breathtaking views, adventurous trails and a rich cultural heritage, the Dieng Plateau offers an unmatched trekking experience.
Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Tuesday (June 17)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (June 17, 2025)
Vandals hit Central Java
Several government buildings in Purbalingga regency, Central Java were vandalised in an act allegedly related to the recent brouhaha surrounding Sukatani, a punk band from the regency, and its song criticising the police.
Govt buildings in Central Java town vandalised amid punk song controversy
JAKARTA: Several government buildings in Purbalingga regency, Central Java were vandalised in an act allegedly related to the recent brouhaha surrounding Sukatani, a punk band from the regency, and its song criticising the police.
Central Java braces for more extreme weather after disasters kill 27
JAKARTA: The Central Java administration has urged residents to remain vigilant against hydrometeorological disasters as the province will likely continue to see moderate to heavy rainfall until next month.
Sixteen dead, five missing in Central Java landslide
JAKARTA: At least 16 people have been killed and five more are missing after a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Indonesia's Central Java province, local police and disaster officials said on Tuesday (Jan 21).
Drone drops drugs into Indonesian prison
JAKARTA: (Bernama) Indonesian prison officials have foiled a brazen attempt to smuggle methamphetamine into a Bandung facility using a drone.
Demand for Idul Adha sacrificial livestock drops amid economic slowdown in Indonesia
JAKARTA: Livestock farmers and traders across various regions have complained about a sharp drop in demand for sacrificial livestock during the Idul Adha (Day of Sacrifice) holiday, amid the country's ongoing economic slowdown.
Landslide kills 16 in Indonesia's Central Java, official says
JAKARTA (Reuters) -A landslide in Indonesia's Central Java city of Pekalongan killed 16 people and injured 10, an official at the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Tuesday.
