Law enforcement in North Sumatra is tracking a narcotics syndicate that allegedly used a tow truck to smuggle 15 kilograms of methamphetamine.

West Sumatra is experiencing haze originating from forest fires in the neighboring provinces of Jambi, Riau, and South Sumatra, leading to reduced visibility and air quality in border areas.

Prabowo Subianto led a meeting in Palembang, South Sumatra, to discuss the forest fire situation.

Palace officials confirm that Prabowo will inspect the forest fire response efforts in Sumatra, beginning with the Riau province, as fires continue to spread across parts of the region.

Indonesia's Forestry Ministry has arrested six individuals for operating an illegal logging operation within Riau's Kerumutan Wildlife Reserve, a critical habitat for Sumatran tigers.

Medan City Police in North Sumatra, Indonesia, seized 93 kilograms of cannabis following a car chase on AH Nasution Road.

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake has hit Western Sumatra, occurring just hours after another deadly earthquake in Indonesia, raising concerns about seismic activity.

The Brno Zoo in the Czech Republic plans to restart its Sumatran tiger breeding program this year, with a male tiger being transferred from Krefeld Zoo in Germany.

A critically endangered Sumatran Asian elephant calf has been born at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid, marking a significant event for the conservation of the species.

Cyclone Senyar struck Sumatra, Indonesia, late last year, causing widespread destruction. The storm had a particularly severe impact on the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan, with researchers describing it as a "demographic shock" that wiped out seven percent of the species.

Cyclone Senyar triggered massive landslides in Sumatra, leading to the deaths of at least 58 Tapanuli orangutans. The rare primates were crushed, suffocated, or drowned in the disaster.

A study indicates that seven percent of a population disappeared in just four days of heavy rains on Sumatra, following Cyclone Senjar's devastation in late November, which killed over 1,000 people in Southeast Asia's deadliest natural disaster in 2025. The findings highlight how extreme precipitation can directly threaten the survival of large populations.

A female Sumatran elephant calf, a critically endangered species, has been born in Tesso Nilo National Park in Riau, Indonesia. This birth contributes to the conservation efforts for the rare elephant breed.

Indonesia's Marapi volcano has erupted again, spewing an ash column two kilometers high into the sky above West Sumatra.

Recent deaths from crocodile attacks in North Sumatra have drawn attention to Indonesia's high number of such incidents, raising concerns about habitat destruction pushing crocodiles into human areas.

A recent widespread blackout in Sumatra has raised alarms regarding Indonesia's ambitious plans to expand its data center infrastructure. The incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in the country's power grid as it seeks to become a regional data hub.

The Indonesian government aims for a complete recovery of Sumatra by 2028, following recent widespread blackouts.

The Indonesian government has earmarked Rp100.16 trillion for recovery efforts following a disaster in Sumatra.

A widespread power blackout across Sumatra has resulted in four fatalities and significant economic losses for the affected region.

Residents in Sumatra are demanding compensation following a prolonged 17-hour power blackout that affected the region.

The head of PLN, Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, has issued an apology following a widespread power outage that affected Sumatra.

A major blackout has affected several parts of Sumatra, Indonesia, causing widespread power outages.

A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in North Sumatra, Indonesia, has resulted in the deaths of two people, with rescue efforts underway.

The wife of an individual who embezzled church funds in North Sumatra has been named a suspect in a related money laundering case.

Agencies in Sumatra have successfully relocated a 25-year-old orangutan to Mount Leuser National Park as part of conservation efforts.

A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time utilizing a specially constructed canopy bridge to safely cross a road. This innovative solution helps protect the endangered species by providing a safe passage between trees.

A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been filmed using a canopy bridge to cross a road for the first time, offering hope for the species' survival amidst habitat fragmentation. The bridge helps unite a community split by a road through their forest habitat.

North Sumatra is reportedly preparing a new bylaw concerning vape products as the region continues to face high rates of drug abuse.

Bashii, a Sumatran tiger at Wellington Zoo, has passed away, prompting an announcement from the zoo.

Indonesia is speeding up rehabilitation efforts in Sumatra following a recent disaster, as reported by Tempo.co English.

A tragic incident in North Sumatra, Indonesia, saw a student die by suicide reportedly due to the inability to afford school supplies, highlighting the severe impact of financial hardship on education and mental health.

Prabowo (likely Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto) is scheduled to observe Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the Indonesian regions of Aceh and North Sumatra.

South Sumatra faces backlash over plan to buy $37,000 pool tables for councillors  The Straits Times

Four people have died and three others were injured in a toll road accident in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

16 arrested in Indonesia’s Riau over alleged killings of critically endangered Sumatran elephants  The Straits Times

Man, endangered elephant killed amid growing human-animal conflict in Sumatra  The Straits Times

Post-flood rehabilitation efforts in Sumatra, Indonesia, are reportedly facing challenges due to fiscal orthodoxy, hindering recovery in affected areas.

KAI in North Sumatra has issued a warning that throwing stones at passing trains is a punishable crime.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the revocation of permits for companies linked to forest fires, which have reportedly burned about 85,000 hectares across Sumatra and Kalimantan.

The Sejahtera Cooperative in Musi Banyuasin District, South Sumatra, has transitioned its business model from raw fruit sales to Crude Palm Oil (CPO) production. This strategic shift aims to enhance profitability and sustainability for the village-based cooperative.

Air quality in Singapore remains moderate, but haze could return as fires intensify in Sumatra and Kalimantan, raising concerns about potential unhealthy levels.

Indonesia is increasing efforts to wet peatlands in South Kalimantan to combat fires, as the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) detected a significant number of hotspots in the region, with 696 hotspots emerging on a single Sunday.

A stabbing victim was discovered injured inside a residential home on Sumatrastraat in Amsterdam-Oost early Saturday morning, prompting a police investigation.

The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has issued an urgent directive to six governors across Sumatra and Kalimantan, instructing them to intensify their response to wildfires.

Singapore's Meteorological Service warns that the country could experience haze if fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify, with winds expected to blow smoke from the southeast or southwest.

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck North Sumatra, Indonesia, with authorities confirming that there is no tsunami threat following the seismic event.

Residents in Penang reported feeling tremors, which were attributed to an earthquake that occurred in North Sumatra.

A Sumatran tigress has caused alarm by roaming near a school, highlighting the increasing conflict between humans and these endangered animals as their natural habitat shrinks, prompting authorities to take action.

A moderate 5.7 magnitude earthquake originating in North Sumatra caused tremors felt across the west coast of the Malaysian peninsula. MetMalaysia confirmed the seismic event.

Cyclone Senyar struck Sumatra, Indonesia, late last year, causing extensive damage and reportedly wiping out seven percent of a local species.

Około 7 proc. populacji wyjątkowo rzadkich orangutanów Tapanuli zginęło w wyniku czterech dni ulewnych deszczy i osuwisk, do których doszło w ubiegłym roku na indonezyjskiej wyspie Sumatra, ujawniło…

Environmental news reports the rediscovery of a Sumatran rhino, previously thought lost, bringing hope for the critically endangered species.

A new study reveals that severe rainfall in November 2025 on Indonesia’s Sumatra island led to the deaths of an estimated 7% of the world’s rarest great ape species, the Tapanuli orangutan. This highlights the vulnerability of the critically endangered population to extreme weather events.

Tropical Storm Senyar has reportedly caused numerous casualties among rare orangutans in Sumatra, highlighting the storm's devastating impact on local wildlife.

Mount Merapi volcano in Indonesia has erupted, spewing a column of ash approximately 2 kilometers high into the sky over West Sumatra.

A recent blackout in Sumatra has highlighted concerns and raised alarms regarding Indonesia's ambitious plans for data center development.

Danantara is set to evaluate PLN, Indonesia's state electricity company, following a widespread blackout that affected Sumatra.

Indonesia has set a target to complete the recovery efforts in Sumatra by the year 2028.

The Indonesian government is facing calls to compensate the public following a widespread blackout across Sumatra.

Power supply has been fully restored across Sumatra, bringing an end to a widespread blackout that affected the Indonesian island.

PLN, Indonesia's state electricity company, has stated that severe weather conditions were the cause of a recent widespread blackout in Sumatra.

The Javan and Sumatran rhinos are down to their last few dozen, just like the Cat Ba langur of Vietnam, while the soala living in Laos’ Annamite mountains may already be gone for good. Southeast…

An animal park has announced the birth of four Sumatran tiger cubs, a species with fewer than 400 individuals remaining in the wild.

A landslide at a gold mine in West Sumatra, Indonesia, has resulted in the deaths of nine people. Rescue efforts are underway following the tragic incident.

A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using an artificial rope bridge to cross a public road on the Indonesian island.

A camera trap in Indonesia captured footage of a Sumatra orangutan utilizing a specially constructed canopy bridge to safely cross a public road.

Police in North Sumatra, Indonesia, have secured assets belonging to a suspect involved in the embezzlement of funds from a parish credit union, as part of an ongoing investigation.

Bashii, an 18-year-old Sumatran tiger at Wellington Zoo, has died after suffering from kidney disease, which had compromised his quality of life.

A fugitive involved in a church fraud case in North Sumatra, Indonesia, has been apprehended after attempting to escape abroad.

Indonesia is speeding up efforts to rehabilitate rice fields in Sumatra that were damaged by recent floods, aiming to restore agricultural productivity.

Sumatran tiger cub rescued following livestock attacks in Riau  The Jakarta Post

A river in North Aceh, Indonesia, heavily clogged with timber, has become a stark symbol of the devastating consequences of deforestation combined with extreme weather events, following a recent flood disaster in Sumatra.

Following a statement by Bahlil, residents in North Sumatra and Aceh have initiated a panic buying spree for fuel, causing concerns about supply and stability.

Police take custody of 17 illegal gold miners after natural disasters in North Sumatra  The Jakarta Post

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey

Bacterial contamination of government-provided meals has been identified as the cause of a food poisoning incident in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has denied claims of evicting a Sumatra disaster victim from their housing.

After deadly floods and landslides swept through Sumatra last year, Indonesia’s government has moved to revoke permits blamed for damaging forests – ensnaring a flagship China-backed hydropower project and rattling investor confidence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets. The decision, unveiled last month by President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, has been welcomed by environmental groups as a long-awaited show of teeth. But it has also raised questions about...

Indonesian authorities are combining emergency protocols with community prayers to combat raging forest fires and hazardous haze affecting South Sumatra.

Indonesian President Prabowo commended joint efforts to mitigate forest fires in Riau and ordered the revocation of permits for companies linked to these fires. He also announced plans to oversee wildfire responses in Sumatra after Kalimantan.

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) detected 2,945 fire hotspots across Sumatra, with South Sumatra recording the highest number at 1,429, as smoke shrouded parts of Riau.

Indonesia has deployed 12,880 personnel, backed by air operations, to combat forest and land fires across six priority provinces in Kalimantan and Sumatra, expanding on previous deployments to fight wildfires in Borneo.

The Indonesian government is investigating four companies in connection with fires in West Kalimantan, while a lawmaker noted no formal protests have been received regarding fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.

Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has deployed dozens of helicopters to combat and prevent forest and land fires across Sumatra and Kalimantan.

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck North Sumatra, Indonesia, with authorities reporting no tsunami threat following the tremor.

Indonesia hit again - another earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, GFZ says  The Star

A wild monkey that had been rampaging for two weeks on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, injuring 18 people and leading to the precautionary closure of dozens of schools, was finally captured by hunters.

A team from JKU Linz successfully used innovative drone technology to locate one of the last remaining Sumatran rhinoceroses in the wild in South Sumatra. This discovery provides crucial evidence for the survival of the critically endangered species.

Indonesia is initiating a conservation effort to save the critically endangered Borneo rhino. The plan involves capturing a female rhino named Pari and artificially inseminating her with sperm from the equally threatened Sumatra rhino.

Young Polish filmmakers Karolina Fronik and Marta Kowalska have gained international recognition after their short film 'Greetings from Sumatra' was selected for the competitive section of the Tribeca Film Festival, a year after its premiere.

The critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan population in northern Indonesian Sumatra has sharply declined, with extreme rainfall and landslides, attributed to climate change, killing 7% of the population and raising renewed survival concerns.

A rare Sumatran tiger cub, part of the first litter of its breed at a Kent animal park, has died. The park had recently welcomed four cubs of this endangered species.

Uncleared debris from recent floods in Sumatra is reportedly attracting wildlife in Aceh, raising concerns for local communities.

Investigators are probing the recent deaths of a mother elephant and her calf found in Indonesia's Bengkulu province, Sumatra. Conservationists suggest habitat loss may be a contributing factor to the decline of these rare animals.

Two elephants were observed calmly passing through a market in South Sumatra, creating an unusual sight for local residents and vendors.

A major blackout in Sumatra has resulted in four fatalities and significant economic losses across the region.

PLN has successfully restored 5,579 MW of power following a widespread blackout across Sumatra. Police investigations have concluded that there is no evidence of sabotage behind the power outage.

Following a power outage in Sumatra, PLN has implemented rotating blackouts across Aceh province to manage the electricity supply.

PLN, Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, has successfully restored a substation in West Sumatra following a recent blackout, ensuring power supply is back to normal in the affected region.

Survivors of recent deadly floods in Sumatra, Indonesia, are taking legal action against the government, alleging an inadequate response to the disaster and recovery efforts.

North Sumatra is experiencing a critical shortage of measles vaccines, coinciding with an increase in reported measles cases across the region. This situation raises concerns about public health.

At least 16 people were killed in Indonesia's South Sumatra province after a bus collided with a fuel tanker on a highway and subsequently caught fire.

A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed crossing a rope bridge over a road for the first time, an event specialists say holds significant importance for the local environment and conservation efforts.

An orangutan has for the first time crossed a specially constructed rope bridge on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, two years after its creation to connect habitats separated by a road.

BNI bank has committed to providing full refunds to victims in the North Sumatra parish embezzlement case.

Indonesia is working to rebalance logistics between its islands of Java and Sumatra, shifting from a land-based approach to one focused on maritime efficiency to improve connectivity and trade.

A Catholic parish located in North Sumatra is demanding that BNI, an Indonesian bank, return its money.

A student in North Sumatra has died by suicide, reportedly due to their inability to afford necessary school supplies, highlighting concerns about educational access and financial strain.

Finnish TV personality Sampo Marjomaa shared a harrowing experience of getting lost in the Sumatra jungle without water, an ordeal that taught him a valuable lesson.

RI taps foreign partners to build oil storage in Sumatra  The Jakarta Post

The South Sumatra region is facing public backlash over a controversial plan to purchase Rp 500 million worth of pool tables for its councilors.

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has struck Indonesia's southern Sumatra region, according to Germany's GFZ research centre for geosciences.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — A powerful 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia,...

Police in North Sumatra, Indonesia, have arrested over 1,100 individuals in a large-scale drug crackdown operation, signaling a significant effort against illicit drug trade in the region.

North Sumatra has recorded the highest poverty rate among regions outside of Java, according to a report.

A Sumatran elephant was found dead in Aceh, with electrocution suspected as the cause of death.