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The Star
13-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Bali ferry mishap: Fisherman finds body of another missing victim; death toll at 17
TOPSHOT - Indonesian rescuers and marine police officers search for missing victims of a ferry accident in the waters off the Bali Strait near Jembrana, on Bali island on July 5, 2025. Hundreds of Indonesian rescuers widened their search for dozens of missing people on July 4, after a ferry sank in rough seas on the way to the resort island of Bali, with six bodies recovered. --Photo by SONNY TUMBELAKA / AFP JEMBRANA, Bali, Indonesia (Bernama-ANTARA): A fisherman in Bali found a body of woman on Saturday, believed to be one of 18 victims still missing at sea after Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry sank in Indonesia's Bali Strait, on July 2, reported ANTARA News Agency. The deceased was recovered by Adi Presetyo from the waters about four kilometers away from the shore of Pengambengan Village, Negara Subdistrict, Jembrana District, Bali, a local government official said. Rescue team then evacuated the deceased to a command post in Pabuahan Hamlet, Banyubiru Village, Negara Subdistrict, Acting Head of the Jembrana Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) I Putu Agus Artana Putra said. "The recovered body had been transported to the Blambangan Public Hospital in Banyuwangi District, East Java, for identification," he said. Putra added that the Pabuahan fishermen had recovered several bodies of the sunken vessel's passengers while out fishing in the aftermath of the ferry mishap. Meanwhile, Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) extended the search operation for humanitarian reasons from Saturday, July 12, to Monday, July 14. This followed an earlier three-day extension, which ended on July 11. Deputy for Search and Rescue Operations and Preparedness at the agency, Ribut Eko Suyanto, said earlier that his office would reevaluate whether another extension of the search period is necessary later. As of Friday evening, the 10th day of search operations, the death toll from the ferry mishap stood at 17, with 30 survivors and 18 people still missing. The Tunu Pratama Jaya roll-on/roll-off ferry was carrying 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and 22 vehicles when it departed Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi, East Java, at 10.56 pm local time on July 2, 2025. The vessel sank en route to Gilimanuk Port in Bali at around 11.35 pm local time on the same day. In response to the tragedy, President Prabowo Subianto has directed all relevant government agencies to leave no stone unturned in rescuing the remaining passengers and crew of the ill-fated ferry. - Bernama-ANTARA
The Star
12-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Indonesia extends search for missing ferry mishap victims near Bali Island to July 14; death toll now at 17
BANYUWANGI, East Java (Bernama-ANTARA): Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) on Friday evening announced a second three-day extension of the search operation, starting Saturday, as 18 victims remain missing following the sinking of the Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry on July 2. Basarnas decided to extend the search period for humanitarian reasons until Monday, July 14, following an initial three-day extension that ended on July 11, the agency's top officer remarked as reported by ANTARA News Agency. Deputy for Search and Rescue Operations and Preparedness at the agency, Ribut Eko Suyanto, told journalists at Ketapang Port, Bayuwangi District, East Java, that his office would reevaluate whether another extension of the search period is necessary later. During Friday's search operations, two more bodies-believed to be male passengers from the sunken ferry-were recovered in southern waters off Bali Island, near the location where the vessel was initially reported sinking, he said. The rescue workers had evacuated the bodies to Blambangan Public Hospital in Banyuwangi District, East Java, for identification, he added. As of Friday evening, the 10th day of search operations, the death toll from the ferry mishap stood at 17, with 30 survivors and 18 people still missing. Local SAR coordinator Wahyu Setia Budi earlier stated that the roll-on/roll-off ferry was carrying 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and 22 vehicles when it departed Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi, East Java, at 10.56 pm local time on July 2, 2025. The vessel sank en route to Gilimanuk Port in Bali at around 11.35 pm local time on the same day. In response to the tragedy, President Prabowo Subianto has directed all relevant government agencies to leave no stone unturned in rescuing the remaining passengers and crew of the ill-fated ferry. - Bernama-ANTARA
The Star
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Indonesia's BRICS membership marks key initiative in Prabowo's first year as president
(L to R) Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Mohamed Zayed Al Nahyan, and Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrive for a meeting during the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6, 2025. -- Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP JAKARTA (Bernama-ANTARA): Indonesia's Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that Indonesia's move to join the BRICS economic bloc was a direct initiative from President Prabowo Subianto, aiming to highlight Indonesia's importance on the global stage. Wijaya, who accompanied President Prabowo to the first day of the 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, remarked that Indonesia was warmly welcomed at the meeting, reported ANTARA news agency. "Indonesia's entry into BRICS membership was a direct initiative from President Prabowo in his first year as head of state, and it was welcomed by all BRICS members," he noted in a statement on Monday. The summit, themed "Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance," was President Prabowo's first BRICS summit and marked Indonesia's first year as a full member in 2025. After being officially declared a full member in January 2025, Indonesia was immediately accepted as the 10th member of BRICS. "This reflects the significance of Indonesia's role at the global level," Wijaya remarked. BRICS originally consisted of five countries but has now expanded to include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Iran, and Indonesia. According to Wijaya, these member countries represent 50 per cent of the world's population and 35 per cent of the global gross domestic product (GDP). The president believes that Indonesia's participation in BRICS will strengthen its position in the global arena and underscores the importance of cooperation among countries to promote world stability and prosperity. Wijaya also noted that Indonesia's BRICS membership reflects the diplomatic policy promoted by the president. "Indonesia's entry into BRICS embodies the principle held by the head of state that a thousand friends are too few, one enemy is too many," he noted. -- Bernama-ANTARA
The Star
29-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Prabowo: Indonesia can achieve energy self-sufficiency in six years
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto speaks during a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025. -- REUTERS/Anton Vaganov KARAWANG, West Java (Bernama-ANTARA): Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed optimism that Indonesia can achieve energy self-sufficiency within the next five to six years, ANTARA News Agency reported. He made the statement during a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Integrated Electric Vehicle Battery Industry Ecosystem project in Karawang, West Java, on Sunday. "I have been informed by experts that our nation truly has the ability to achieve energy self-sufficiency, and based on my own calculations, it will not take long. In five years, six years at the latest, we can be energy self-sufficient,' he said. The head of state explained that one of the key pillars of national energy independence is the utilisation of solar power. President Prabowo stated that the battery technology to be produced in Karawang will play a vital role in efficiently storing and distributing solar energy. "Solar power's key lies in battery technology, and today we are witnessing that development,' he remarked. According to the report he received, the current capacity generated at the facility stands at 15 gigawatts. However, to achieve full energy independence, Indonesia will need around 100 gigawatts. "This means we need to multiply projects like this, and I believe our nation is capable of doing so,' Prabowo stated. The electric vehicle battery industry project is a collaboration between the state-owned mining company ANTAM, the Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC), and a consortium of CATL, Brunp, and Lygend (CBL). The project covers upstream to downstream processing and consists of six sub-projects, five of which are located in East Halmahera, North Maluku, and one in Karawang. As part of the National Strategic Projects (PSN), the project investment totals US$5.9 billion and covers an area of 3,023 hectares. It is expected to create up to 8,000 jobs and support the development of 18 infrastructure projects, including a multifunctional port. - Bernama-ANTARA
The Star
29-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Indonesian transport ministry acts to prevent flight disruptions amid Middle East conflict
JAKARTA (Bernama-ANTARA): The Indonesian government has taken steps to mitigate potential flight disruptions caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East by coordinating with aviation stakeholders, including airlines and air traffic controllers, ANTARA news agency reported. In a statement issued on Sunday, Director General of Air Transport at the Ministry of Transportation, Lukman Laisa, said the ministry continues to monitor the Middle East situation closely to prevent any impact on Indonesia's flight operations. He said the ministry is working with state-run air navigation provider AirNav Indonesia, national airlines, and civil aviation authorities in relevant countries to ensure safe and seamless flight operations, particularly those that pass through Middle Eastern airspace. Laisa noted that, based on the latest Flight Information Region (FIR) data, several airspaces and flight routes in the region remain closed due to security concerns. "The eastern part of the Tehran FIR, parts of the Tel Aviv FIR, the Dubai FIR, and the Cairo FIR are still closed," he said. The ministry has reminded Indonesian airlines to monitor conditions regularly and adjust flight plans when necessary, especially for Hajj flights, which commonly transit the region. The public has been advised to remain calm and follow official updates from airlines and flight authorities. "Updates will be provided regularly based on real-time conditions," Laisa added. Meanwhile, flag carrier Garuda Indonesia resumed its regular Jakarta-Doha route on Saturday after Qatar reopened its airspace. Several other international airlines, including Qatar Airways, have also resumed flights to and from Qatar following the recent escalation. - Bernama-ANTARA
