# disaster

Tragic Loss of 21 Young Students at Cianjur Elementary School

A mass burial was later arranged for the ill-fated students on a parcel of donated land near the school.
News Nov 23, 2022 | 1:10 am

Government Says 268 Die in West Java Earthquake

The 5.6-magnitude quake also displaced more than 58,000 people and destroyed over 22,000 homes in the district.
News Nov 22, 2022 | 11:25 pm

President Pledges Financial Aid to Build Quake-Resistant Homes in Cianjur

Each household will receive between Rp 10 million and Rp 50 million ($3,187) depending on the severity of the damages.
News Nov 22, 2022 | 3:40 pm

Death Toll in West Java Earthquake Jumps to 162 of Mostly Children: Governor

The death toll may increase because many people remain unaccounted for and possibly still trapped under the debris.
News Nov 22, 2022 | 12:51 am

At Least 56 Die in West Java Earthquake

The death toll includes 40 children who became the majority of casualties from collapsing buildings.
News Nov 21, 2022 | 6:34 pm

Earthquake Destroys Buildings in West Java

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said the earthquake occurred at 13:21 p.m. (06:21 a.m. GMT).
News Nov 21, 2022 | 3:14 pm

14 Killed in East Nusa Tenggara Ferry Fire

The ferry manifest listed 167 passengers and 10 crew members but the actual number of people on the ferry was 254 during the trip.
News Oct 25, 2022 | 7:20 am

177 Evacuated from Burning Ferry off East Nusa Tenggara

The ferry was sailing to Alor District from Tanau Port in the provincial capital Kupang when the fire broke out.
News Oct 24, 2022 | 5:19 pm

Watch: Dramatic Scene as Jakarta Mosque’s Dome Collapses in Fire

Police confirmed that no one was injured in the incident.
News Oct 19, 2022 | 6:48 pm

Police Chief Says Officers Fired 11 Tear Gas Munitions at Football Fans

The incident ended in a deadly crush that killed at least 131 people and injured hundreds of others.
News Oct 6, 2022 | 11:01 pm

Police Name Six Suspects in East Java Deadly Crush

Listyo said the delay in opening exit gates contributed to the massive death toll after the match between home team Arema and Persebaya.
News Oct 6, 2022 | 9:29 pm

Three Students Die after Jakarta School Building Collapses during Flash Flood

Heavy rains bring excess water to the nearby Krukut River and cause a flash flood that sweeps the school building, police said.
News Oct 6, 2022 | 7:09 pm

Jokowi Orders Audit of Major Football Stadiums after East Java Tragedy

The National Police released the death toll at 131, amid conflicting numbers from various agencies including one that mentioned 174 deaths.
News Oct 5, 2022 | 9:24 pm

FIFA President Mourns “Dark Day” in Football after East Java Tragedy

The worst football tragedy of the 21st century occurred after fans invaded the pitch following the home team’s 3-2 loss to the visitors.
News Oct 2, 2022 | 8:16 pm

Jokowi Orders Liga 1 Suspension as Malang Tragedy Death Toll Climbs to 153

The president also orders thorough investigation of the tragedy.
News Oct 2, 2022 | 2:31 pm

At Least 127 Die in Football Match Riot in East Java

Most of the victims died in a stampede as thousands of angry supporters clashed with clearly outnumbered security officials.
News Oct 2, 2022 | 8:52 am

Indonesia Sends $1m Disaster Relief Aid for Pakistani Flood Victims

Indonesia sent humanitarian aid on Monday to ease the burden on the Pakistani people affected by floods and landslides.
News Sep 26, 2022 | 6:13 pm

Seven Die after Minivan Hits Truck in Central Java

Police confirmed that all the fatalities came from the Toyota Hiace minivan, which lost control and plunged into the ditch after impact.
News Sep 5, 2022 | 11:11 am