Bank Muamalat Ventures into North Sulawesi Property Market with Sharia-Compliant Home Financing, Signalling Strategic Expansion

Bank Muamalat, Indonesia’s pioneering Sharia-compliant financial institution, has formally commenced its strategic foray into the property financing sector within North Sulawesi, marking a significant expansion of its credit offerings. Initially…

The Hidden Cost of Indonesia’s Nickel Downstreaming: Ecological Degradation and the Crisis of Coastal Livelihoods in North Maluku

Indonesia’s aggressive pursuit of nickel downstreaming, often heralded as a masterstroke in the global transition toward renewable energy, has positioned the archipelago as a central pillar in the international electric…

Harmonizing Fisheries Zoning in North Sulawesi: DFW Indonesia Leads Multi-Stakeholder Initiative for Economic Stability and Fisher Rights

In a significant move to bolster economic stability and safeguard the rights of fishing communities, Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia has spearheaded a multi-stakeholder initiative in North Sulawesi aimed at…

Bank Muamalat Intensifies Focus on Property Sector with Strategic Sharia Home Financing in North Sulawesi

Indonesia’s pioneering Islamic financial institution, Bank Muamalat, is making a significant strategic push into the property financing market, initially launching its Sharia Home Ownership Credit (KPR) program in North Sulawesi.…

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…

Bank Muamalat Intensifies Focus on Property Sector, Unveiling Strategic Sharia-Compliant Home Financing in North Sulawesi

Bank Muamalat, Indonesia’s pioneering Islamic bank, has significantly ramped up its engagement in the property sector, embarking on a strategic initiative to provide Sharia-compliant home ownership financing (KPR Syariah) with…

Systematic Criminalization and Decades of Agrarian Conflict The Struggle of Cot Girek Farmers Against PTPN IV in North Aceh

The plight of the farmers in Cot Girek, North Aceh, is often described by the local community through the Indonesian proverb "falling down and being hit by a ladder." For…

North Korea and China Forge Deeper Alliance to Counter Unipolar World Order, Amidst Geopolitical Volatility

Pyongyang and Beijing have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi engaging in high-level discussions aimed at fostering cross-border cooperation…

North Jakarta Braces for Predicted Tidal Flooding from April 5th to 9th, Urging Coastal Communities to Enhance Vigilance

JAKARTA – Coastal communities across North Jakarta are bracing for a heightened risk of tidal flooding, locally known as rob, predicted to occur between April 5th and April 9th, 2026.…

Bank Muamalat Intensifies Focus on North Sulawesi Property Market with Expanded Sharia Home Financing Program

Bank Muamalat, Indonesia’s pioneering sharia-compliant financial institution, has announced a significant strategic pivot towards the burgeoning property sector, particularly within North Sulawesi (Sulut), by expanding its Home Ownership Credit (KPR)…

The Dark Glitter of Madina Inside the High Stakes World of Illegal Gold Mining in North Sumatra

Yudi Saputra paused for a moment before entering the Huta Bargot forest in Mandailing Natal (Madina), North Sumatra, on a humid afternoon in mid-March 2026. He sharpened his hearing, scanning…