Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- May 9, 2026
- 25 views
Papua’s Last Guardians: The Critical Struggle to Protect Rare Endemic Species from Industrial Expansion and Illegal Trafficking
The Indonesian provinces across the Land of Papua represent one of the world’s final frontiers of pristine biodiversity, harboring a biological treasury that remains unparalleled in its uniqueness and ecological…
- Environment and Nature
- May 7, 2026
- 35 views
Teachers in Jambi Forcefully Evict Illegal Gold Miners to Protect School from Environmental Collapse
The peaceful atmosphere of SMA Negeri 8 Bungo, a senior high school located in the Rantau Pandan District of Jambi, has been replaced by the roar of heavy machinery and…
- Environment and Nature
- May 5, 2026
- 29 views
Illegal Gold Mining in Pohuwato Ignites an Ecological and Humanitarian Crisis as Conservation Lands and Livelihoods Vanish
The Popayato River, which once served as the lifeblood of Pohuwato Regency in Gorontalo, has undergone a harrowing transformation. For generations, its waters were crystal clear, providing sustenance and a…
- Environment and Nature
- May 1, 2026
- 44 views
Investigation into Illegal Palm Oil Supply Chains from Tesso Nilo National Park to Global Markets
The atmosphere around the exit gate of Dusun IV Toro Jaya remained eerily quiet on August 7, 2025, save for two heavy trucks laden with fresh fruit bunches (FFB) of…
Nasution Nanang
- National News
- April 26, 2026
- 42 views
Indonesian Military Intercepts Illegal Migrant Workers Returning from Malaysia Amidst Heightened Border Security Concerns
A combined task force comprising elements from the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) Base in Tanjung Balai Karimun and the Indonesian Armed Forces Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS TNI) successfully intercepted a…
- Environment and Nature
- April 20, 2026
- 40 views
Environmental Degradation and Social Unrest Escalates as Illegal Gold Mining Ravages Aceh Besars Krueng Aceh River Basin
Amiruddin, the village head—locally known as the Keuchik—of Gampong Barueh in the Kota Jantho District of Aceh Besar, stands at the edge of a deteriorating ecosystem, his voice heavy with…
- Environment and Nature
- April 20, 2026
- 55 views
The Silent Crisis of Mandailing Natal Illegal Gold Mining Triggers Environmental Collapse and Public Health Emergency in North Sumatra
The persistent expansion of illegal gold mining operations, locally known as Penambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), in the Mandailing Natal (Madina) Regency of North Sumatra has evolved from a localized…
- Environment and Nature
- April 18, 2026
- 34 views
Illegal Sand Mining Operations in Batam Persist Amid High Demand for Construction and Reclamation Projects
The rapid urban expansion and massive infrastructure development in Batam, Riau Islands, have created an insatiable demand for construction materials, inadvertently fueling a persistent and destructive illegal sand mining industry.…
- Environment and Nature
- April 13, 2026
- 58 views
The Silent Crisis of Indonesias Slow Loris Tackling Illegal Trade Biological Mutilation and the Multi Trillion Rupiah Shadow Market
The illegal wildlife trade remains one of the most significant threats to Indonesia’s rich biodiversity, with the slow loris—a small, nocturnal primate known locally as the kukang—bearing the brunt of…
- Environment and Nature
- April 12, 2026
- 61 views
The Moray Eel: Indonesia’s Apex Reef Predator Faces Rising Threats from Habitat Loss and Illegal Trade
At first glance, its physical appearance closely mirrors that of a terrestrial snake, yet it possesses a significantly heavier mass and a body length that can reach up to four…
- Environment and Nature
- April 6, 2026
- 61 views
Digital Black Markets Investigating the Coded Networks of Illegal Wildlife Trafficking on Indonesian Social Media and E-Commerce Platforms
The illicit trade of protected wildlife continues to flourish across Indonesia, migrating from traditional brick-and-mortar bird markets to the sophisticated, anonymous corridors of digital platforms. A comprehensive investigation conducted by…
