NATUNA, Indonesia: The risks are “very high” whenever Natuna fisherman Indra goes to sea. Waves can reach up to eight metres during the monsoon, and he remembers his boat once nearly capsizing during ...

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The Indonesian government has lodged a formal protest against China as Chinese coastguard and fishing vessels have recently entered into its exclusive economic zone in the North Natuna Sea, part of ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Ten people died in the landslide disaster on Serasan Island, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands Province. Six of the deceased victims have been identified. Meanwhile, 47 people are still ...

The tragedy occurred after six days of heavy rains that disrupted communications. This explains why it was reported after a week late. Thousands are yet to be evacuated. The local Church has sent its ...