Indonesia

Indonesian stocks slide to six-year low as MSCI warning weighs

Indonesia Fires Trigger Highest ASEAN Haze Alert

ASMC raised southern ASEAN haze alert to Level 3, its highest, on Oct. 16, 2026—the third time this year—as Singapore ranked the world's second-most polluted major city.

Southeast Asia Haze Drives Oxygen, Purifier Sales Surge

Courts reported a 600% rise in air-purifier sales as haze drove AA Alive oxygen equipment sales up 35%; 26 Malaysian areas hit unhealthy API, Pasir Gudang at 182.

Haze Shuts Timor-Leste Schools, Singapore Pollution Peaks

Smoke from Indonesia’s wildfires pushed Singapore’s PM2.5 pollution to its highest level this year, while Timor-Leste suspended in-person schooling for three days. Singapore has not ordered school closures, drawing criticism as Malaysia closes schools in affected areas; Indonesia says it has mobilized additional firefighting resources.

Indonesia Ferry Carrying 240 Loses Contact, Search Underway

Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea after a 2 a.m. distress call; at least 108 rescued, six dead, about 129 missing from a 243-person manifest.

Indonesia approves foreign aid against regional wildfires

President Prabowo approved foreign aid for Indonesia's worst forest fires in over a decade; Nasir said BNPB is handling technical talks after Malaysia offered aircraft, helicopters and 52 firefighters.

Indonesia’s Worst Wildfires Since 2015 Spread Regional Haze

Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season since 2015, as El Niño-driven drought and damaged peatlands fuel fires that have produced hazardous air pollution, widespread respiratory illness and disruption across the country. Smoke has spread to neighboring countries, prompting school closures, while Indonesian officials say they will restore degraded peatlands and Singapore is weighing penalties against companies responsible for the haze.

Indonesia Ends Search for Journalists Missing Near Krakatau Eruption

Indonesia ended a 10-day search for eight people, including five journalists, missing near Anak Krakatau; Basarnas found no signs and no objects.

Rescue teams search for 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes

Crews recovered the bodies of two missing crew members from the Nghi Quan 19 tugboat that sank off Nam Du Island after severe weather on September 10, while one crew member had already been rescued. The search and recovery operations involved Coast Guard Region 4, Naval Region 5, Ship 526 and other vessels, overcoming rough seas and limited visibility.