Catch the Past Before the Developers Cash In
A North Sumatra farmer caught a magic fish that turned into a woman. They married on condition that he wouldn’t...
North Sumatra
Orangutan Recorded Crossing Suspension Bridge in Sumatra
A Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) was caught on camera for the first time crossing a man-made canopy bridge in North...
A New Wellness Destination Emerges amidst the Beauty of Lake Toba
Fivelements is delighted to announce the opening of Fivelements Wellness Lake Toba. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the world’s largest...
F1 Powerboat Race Venue at Lake Toba Completed
The construction of race venue infrastructure and other supporting facilities to complete the F1 Powerboat event at Lake Toba on...
Anti-Corruption Officers Find 27 People Held in Cages at Langkat Regent’s House
The North Sumatra Police are continuing to investigate the issue of modern slavery, with the inactive Langkat Regent, Terbit Rencana...
Illegal Vaccine Clinic in North Sumatra Uncovered
The North Sumatra Regional Police have named four suspects in a case of alleged sale and purchase of the Sinovac...
Indonesia’s 5 New Bali: Ministry Ready to Develop Infrastructure
Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi has emphasised that his party is ready to support the recovery of the tourism...
Discovering and Uplifting the Local Art Scene One Step at a Time
Indonesian culture is, without a doubt, mesmerising. Tourists will find themselves immersed in centuries-old or contemporary artefacts, sculptures, paintings, and...
The Hog Cholera Virus Attacks North Sumatra
The Head of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock in North Sumatra, Azhar Harahap, said there has been 4,682 pigs...
Matchstick Factory Fire in North Sumatra killed at least 30 Including Children
A private home in North Sumatra, which also operates as a matchstick factory, was reportedly hit by a fire that...
Rubber Tapper Mauled by Tiger in North Sumatra
A rubber tapper in a plantation area of Padang Lawas Regency, North Sumatra, has reportedly been mauled by a tiger....
Missing Students in North Sumatra Flash Flood Rescued
A search and rescue team has rescued 17 school students who went missing after a flash flood inundated a school...
Flash Flood in North Sumatra Kills 19, Dozens Still Missing
At least 11 students have died while another 10 are missing after a flash flood inundated a school building in...
Boat Destroyed by Massive Waves in North Sumatra
A wayward vessel was flipped and destroyed by monster waves in Nias, North Sumatra today. Renowned surf filmographer Jack Germain...
Malacca Strait Turns North Sumatra Into ?Golden Gate? Of Transnational Drug Smuggling
The Malacca Strait has often been used for transnational drug crimes, prompting the call for greater monitoring by authorities....
Indonesia Falls Behind Malaysia and Vietnam in English Proficiency
Malaysia and Vietnam rank higher than Indonesia in an English Proficiency Survey done by international education company, Education First (EF)....
Lake Placid
The mighty Lake Toba remains one of Indonesia’s most impressive stop-offs Outside of Bali, the dodgy pizzas and dishevelled hotels...
The Bare Necessities: Gunung Leuser National Park
Trekking Gunung Leuser National Park in North Sumatra in search of endangered orangutans in another world. Ever since Leonardo DiCaprio...
Simeulue Island, a Decade After the Tsunami and Nature Reminds Us Still
26 December 2004, 10 years ago this Boxing Day, was a day of unbelievable violence when nature decided to wake...