Endangered Sumatran Tiger Killed and Disemboweled in Northern Sumatra
Locals in Northern Sumatra’s Hatorangan village killed and disemboweled a Sumatran tiger after it apparently attacked locals. The villagers reportedly...
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Sumatra’s Mt. Sinabung Volcano Erupts, ‘Red Notice’ Warning Sent to Airlines
By Associated Press Mount Sinabung on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has erupted this Monday morning, February 19, shooting billowing...
Saving the Sumatran Elephants
Currently, there are roughly 2,400 – 2,800 Sumatran elephants left in the wild. Their survival is threatened by hunters, deforestation...
New Species of Great Ape Discovered in Sumatra
A scientific paper has confirmed that a new species of primate has been discovered in the forests of Sumatra: the...
Not So Tasty Meatballs Shut Down Party After Poisoning Kids
A spate of vomiting an dizzines ended a community party in Suberingin village, South Sumatra, on Monday, May 15, with...
Environment Ministry Urges for More Jobs to Cut Wildlife Crimes
According to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, providing more employment opportunities in relevant communities will considerably reduce wildlife crimes....
At Least 97 Dead, Dozens Missing After Quake Hits Indonesia’s Aceh
A strong undersea earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale rocked Indonesia’s Aceh province early Wednesday, December 7, killing at...
Greenpeace Indonesia Launches App to Fight Forest Fires
Forest fires have been an annual issue in Indonesia for almost two decades, with the islands of Kalimantan and Sumatra...
Lake Placid
The mighty Lake Toba remains one of Indonesia’s most impressive stop-offs Outside of Bali, the dodgy pizzas and dishevelled hotels...
Good News from Wild Sumatra
Sad, but true. The only time you hear of Sumatra in the news is when there is a natural disaster,...
British Bengkulu: A Forgotten Imperial Outpost
Bengkulu, October 1685: The fort stood atop a small hillock on the banks of a coffee-coloured creek. To the west...
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...
Could Accountability in Sustainable Oil Palm Prevent Further Forest Fires?
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Green Commodities Programme (GCP) are working with oil palm stakeholders to ensure this sector’s...
The Gibbon Whisperer: Meet Chanee Kalaweit
Chanee Kalaweit is a former French national, who in 2012 gained his Indonesian citizenship. Since the tender age of 12,...
Take the Road Less Travelled: Cubadak Paradiso Village
Discovering the overland and underwater treats on a little island resort off the coast of West Sumatra. Why do we...
Playing for Rain
What to do when the country is suffering its worst drought in five years and the Government yet again fails...
Becak Terus: Rickshawing from Aceh to Jakarta for a Good Cause
Back in 2013, we interviewed a man brave – and some might even say crazy – enough to run from...
Weh Island: The Outer Edge
A small tropical treasure trove of peace and adventure can be found tucked away in Aceh’s far north, at the...
Indonesia looks to modernise Sumatra’s seaports to boost economic growth
Sumatran seaports are set for an upgrade so Indonesia may capitalise on increased trade traffic in the Malacca Strait. But...
Voices for the Orangutan
Seeing an orangutan in its natural habitat is a rare and magical experience that, for many, will only happen once...
Indonesia’s Contribution to the Mitigation of Global Warming
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Conference of the Parties, 20th Session (UNFCCC COP 20) was held in...