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Influenza A in Jakarta: Seasonal Rise, No Alarming Spike
Health officials say a 15.7% uptick in respiratory infections follows normal seasonal patterns, not a new outbreak.
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Jakarta Toll Road Congestion Hotspots: Friday Evening Guide
Three major toll corridors ground to a crawl on a recent Friday evening, with construction zones adding to the usual end-of-week traffic surge.
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Jakarta Rainwater Harvesting Systems Found to Contain Plastic Additives
A new peer-reviewed study raises practical questions about the materials and maintenance of rooftop collection systems in Greater Jakarta.
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Jakarta Dry Season Water Shortages Hit 14 Districts in September 2026
Depleted wells and disrupted piped services are straining daily life across the capital as the dry season extends further than usual.
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Kalimantan Wildfires 2026: Malaysia Sends Aircraft and Crews to Help Indonesia
With fires burning at their worst intensity in over a decade, Indonesia has accepted a formal offer of helicopters, a fixed-wing aircraft, and dozens of firefighting personnel from its northern neighbour.
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KRI Sriwijaya: Jakarta's Former Italian Carrier Arrives at Tanjung Priok
A 41-year-old vessel that once served the Italian Navy is now set to become Indonesia's first aircraft carrier, with a humanitarian mission at its core.
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Jakarta's Green City Push: What Prabowo's Indonesia Asri Plan Means
A new national programme aims to remake Jakarta into a garden city, with cleaner rivers, more parks, and vertical greenery across the capital.
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Green SM Brings Electric Motorbike Rides to Jakarta
The all-electric ride-hailing company adds two-wheeled services to its Jakarta fleet, using VinFast motorbikes and a rent-to-own driver model.
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Jakarta's Green City Push: Vertical Gardens and Urban Parks Under Indonesia's New National Programme
President Prabowo Subianto has named Jakarta the starting point for a nationwide environmental overhaul, with rooftop greenery, cleaner rivers, and expanded public parks at its core.
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Jakarta Immigration Detains Seven Foreigners for Permit Misuse in Central Jakarta Sweep
A coordinated operation at a major apartment complex signals tighter scrutiny of how foreign nationals use their Indonesian residence documents.
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Jakarta Plans Seawater Desalination Tied to Giant Sea Wall Progress
A drought warning covering all five Jakarta districts has pushed city officials to accelerate plans for turning seawater into usable fresh water.
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Jakarta LRT Now Reaches Manggarai: What the 12.2 km Extension Means
A new 11-station stretch links North and East Jakarta directly to one of the city's busiest rail interchanges.
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Green SM Launches Electric Motorbike Ride-Hailing in Jakarta
The Vietnamese eco-mobility operator brings VinFast two-wheelers and free battery swapping to one of Southeast Asia's most congested cities.
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Green SM Launches E-Scooter Ride-Hailing in Jakarta
Vingroup's electric mobility arm enters Jakarta's two-wheeler market backed by a fast-growing battery-swap network across Indonesia.
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Jakarta LRT Now Runs Kelapa Gading to Manggarai on One Line
A completed 12-kilometer corridor finally stitches North and South Jakarta together by rail, funded entirely from the city's own budget.
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Jakarta's Green Space Push Gets Presidential Backing
A new national movement and a freshly inaugurated LRT line signal that Jakarta's urban environment is entering a period of deliberate, top-down transformation.
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Jakarta LRT Kelapa Gading to Manggarai: 12.2 km, 11 Stations, 28 Minutes
A new elevated rail corridor now links North and South Jakarta, reshaping how residents and visitors move across the city.
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Jakarta's Green City Push: LRT Launch Kicks Off National Urban Greening Drive
President Prabowo's Indonesia ASRI movement sets a new direction for Jakarta's public spaces, waterways, and building facades.
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Electric Motorbike Rides Now Available in Jakarta via Green SM
The ride-hailing operator expands beyond electric taxis, giving Jakarta commuters a two-wheel zero-emission option for navigating the city's congested streets.
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Oktoberfest Jakarta 2026: Paulaner Bräuhaus Dates, Prices, and What to Expect
Five nights of Bavarian food, freshly brewed Oktoberfestbier, and live Austrian folk music are coming to central Jakarta this October.
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Jakarta's Waste Crisis: City Council Pushes Beyond Bantargebang
A legislative push to diversify Jakarta's waste management signals real operational change ahead for the city's hospitality sector.
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Jakarta MRT Bundaran HI Station Gets Bigger Ahead of Phase 2A Opening
A 4,400-square-metre underground expansion and three new entrances are being built to handle the surge in riders expected when the north-south line extends toward Monas.
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Jakarta Concert Cancellations Mount as Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Travel
Volcanic activity across five Indonesian mountains has grounded hundreds of thousands of passengers and forced K-pop acts to pull out of scheduled Jakarta shows.
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Jakarta Air Quality Hits Unhealthy Levels, Ranked Second Worst Globally
An AQI of 170 and PM2.5 concentrations well above safe limits are prompting city authorities to urge masks and limited outdoor exposure.
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Wisma Cheshire Jakarta: Disability Crafts Workshop Goes Digital
A South Jakarta foundation founded in 1974 is helping residents with disabilities reach new customers through online marketplaces and social media.
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Jakarta Named World's Most Populous City: What Travelers Find There Now
With nearly 42 million residents and almost no Western tourists, the Indonesian capital offers something increasingly rare in Southeast Asia.
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FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026: Jakarta and Bandung to Host Division 1 Football
Indonesia's football chief calls on locals to roll out the welcome mat as the country co-hosts the first FIFA-sanctioned Southeast Asian championship.
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Jakarta 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake: What Happened on 12 September 2026
A deep-focus quake in the Java Sea rattled the capital and sent tremors as far as Yogyakarta and Padang, but posed no tsunami risk.
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6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Near Jakarta: What Travelers Should Know
A deep-focus tremor struck near the Thousand Islands before dawn, prompting calm but clear guidance for visitors and residents.
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M6.5 Java Sea Earthquake Near Jakarta: What Travelers Should Know
A deep-focus tremor shook the waters north of the capital on Saturday morning, felt widely but assessed as posing no tsunami risk.
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Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Forces Jakarta Concert Cancellations
Volcanic ash reaching the capital and tightened safety measures have already disrupted major events, with broader implications for anyone planning to visit or host guests in Jakarta.
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M6.5 Java Sea Earthquake Shakes Jakarta Region, No Tsunami Risk
A deep-focus quake struck early Saturday morning, sending tremors across a vast stretch of Indonesia from Sumatra to eastern Java.
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Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Near Jakarta: What Happened and What to Know
A deep-focus quake in the Java Sea rattled the capital and briefly halted commuter rail lines before services resumed within the hour.
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MAMAMOO Jakarta Concert Cancelled Due to Volcanic Activity
Safety concerns tied to recent volcanic activity in Indonesia have forced the cancellation of a major K-pop event planned for mid-September 2026.
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Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Prompts Jakarta Concert Cancellations
Two major K-pop events scheduled for September 19 have been called off as volcanic activity disrupts large gatherings in the Indonesian capital.
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Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Jakarta Flights: What Travelers Need to Know
Soekarno-Hatta has reopened, but schedule adjustments and an active volcano at Level III mean the situation is still evolving.
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Jakarta Wildfire Haze 2026: Why Fines Alone Won't Clear Indonesia's Skies
With 280,000 hectares burned and smoke reaching Singapore and the Philippines, Indonesia's recurring fire crisis is exposing the limits of administrative penalties.
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Volcanic Ash from Anak Krakatau Reaches Jakarta: Health Risks and What to Expect
A fresh eruption in the Sunda Strait is blanketing the capital with fine silicate particles, raising urgent questions about air quality and public safety.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Grounds 270,000 Passengers
A two-day shutdown across five airports is lifting, but travelers and operators should expect schedule disruptions to linger as 178 aircraft undergo safety inspections.
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Mount Anak Krakatoa Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights, Backlog Persists
Even after Indonesian airports reopened, airlines are still working through thousands of cancelled flights and stranded passengers.
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Jakarta's Air Pollution Rules Are 20 Years Old. Lawmakers Want Change
On International Clean Air Day 2026, Jakarta legislators and advocates called for updated regulations and dedicated budget funding to address the city's persistent air quality crisis.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds 2,961 Flights at Jakarta Airports
A two-day ash-driven closure across five airports stranded around 341,000 passengers before services gradually resumed.
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Jakarta Deploys 32 Vehicles to Clear Volcanic Ash from Central City Roads
A coordinated water-mist operation across Jakarta's main corridors follows fresh ashfall from Mount Anak Krakatau.
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Soekarno-Hatta Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Ash Closure
Eight airports shut across the Jakarta region are back in operation, but airlines face mounting costs and further eruptions remain possible.
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Jakarta Flights Resume After Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Disruption
Soekarno-Hatta is back in operation, but several routes remain grounded as the situation continues to evolve.
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Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Jakarta Flights, Services Mostly Restored
A volcanic eruption in the Sunda Strait grounded aircraft at Soekarno-Hatta for days; here is what travelers and hosts need to know about the recovery.
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Jakarta's Coastal Defense Dilemma: Seawalls, Reclamation, and Who Pays the Price
A planned giant Garuda-shaped seawall never got built, but the tensions it exposed between flood protection and urban development are still reshaping Jakarta's northern coast.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts 341,000 Passengers
Two days of closures at Soekarno-Hatta and four other airports have cleared, but the volcano remains active and operators should stay alert.
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Jakarta Flights Resume After Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Disruption
Soekarno-Hatta is recovering, but several routes remain grounded as airlines watch the volcano closely.
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Soekarno-Hatta Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Jakarta Flights
Five airports resumed operations on Tuesday, but fresh eruptions the same morning kept the situation fluid for hundreds of thousands of stranded travelers.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash, But Risk Persists
Five airports serving the capital have resumed flights, yet fresh eruptions on Tuesday mean travelers should expect further delays.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Eight Airports
Nearly 341,000 passengers faced disruption over three days, and schedules may take time to fully normalize even with runways back open.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts 3,000 Flights
A two-day closure across five airports around Jakarta and West Java stranded roughly 341,000 passengers before services resumed just after midnight Tuesday.
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Anak Krakatau Eruptions Disrupt 340,000 Passengers at Jakarta Airports
Five Indonesian airports have reopened after volcanic ash grounded flights, but repeated eruptions mean the situation is still evolving.
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Soekarno-Hatta Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts 340,000 Travelers
Five Jakarta-area airports are back in service, but fresh eruptions Tuesday keep the situation fluid for anyone flying in or out of the capital.
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Jakarta Flights Resume at Soekarno-Hatta After Anak Krakatau Ash Disruption
Here is what travelers and operators need to know as the airport works back to full capacity following the volcanic ash closure.
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Jakarta Flights Resume After Anak Krakatau Ash Disruption
Singapore Airlines has added eight relief services and shifted multiple departure times as Soekarno-Hatta reopens following the weekend eruption.
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Jakarta Tap Water Safe to Drink Despite Mount Anak Krakatau Ash
PAM JAYA confirms its full treatment and pipeline network is shielding the capital's water supply from volcanic contamination.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Closes 5 Airports for Two Days
Nearly 341,000 passengers were stranded or rerouted as volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau triggered one of Indonesia's largest aviation disruptions in recent years.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Forces Crown Princess Victoria to Cut Jakarta Visit Short
A Swedish royal programme and a major bilateral business forum were disrupted as volcanic ash closed airports across western Indonesia.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Grounds 2,961 Flights
Nearly 341,000 passengers were stranded or rerouted as volcanic ash from the Sunda Strait blanketed the Indonesian capital for several days.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Grounds 340,000 Travelers
Six of eight affected Java-area airports are back in operation, but airlines face days of work clearing a massive passenger backlog.
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Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta for Third Day
Over 340,000 travelers have been affected as the eruption forces airport shutdowns and cascading flight cancellations across Indonesia.
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Soekarno-Hatta Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Ash Disruption
A wind shift cleared the way for Jakarta's main airport to resume flights, but volcanic activity at Anak Krakatau continues at a high alert level.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Five Facilities
Nearly 341,000 passengers were stranded or rerouted when volcanic ash swept across the region for two days.
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Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport Reopens After Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Closure
Five of eight affected airports are back in service, but nearly 3,000 flights and 341,000 travelers have already been disrupted.
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Jakarta and Bandung Airports Reopen After Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Disruption
After two days of closures that stranded roughly 150,000 passengers, all three airports resumed operations in the early hours of Tuesday.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights: What Travelers Need to Know
Eight extra Singapore Airlines flights are being added to help clear the backlog after volcanic ash shut down airports across Java.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Halts 2,961 Flights
Nearly 341,000 passengers were stranded across western Indonesia as volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced a two-day shutdown of multiple airports.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Region for Two Days
Nearly 341,000 passengers were affected as ash from the Sunda Strait volcano grounded close to 3,000 flights across five airports.
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Soekarno-Hatta Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Ash Closure
Five Indonesian airports are back in operation, but 178 aircraft still need airworthiness checks and two airports remain shut.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Grounds 340,000 Passengers
Five Java airports have resumed flights, but airlines still face a significant backlog after days of volcanic disruption.
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Soekarno-Hatta Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts 341,000 Travelers
Five of eight closed airports are back in service, but aircraft airworthiness checks mean some delays will continue.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Mount Anak Krakatoa Ash Grounds 340,000 Passengers
Five of eight closed airports across Java are back in service, but airlines still face a backlog of stranded travelers from days of disruption.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Grounds 340,000 Passengers
A weekend eruption 150 kilometres from the capital triggered one of Indonesia's largest aviation disruptions in recent memory, closing eight airports across Java and Sumatra.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Grounds 340,000 Passengers
Five of eight affected airports are back in service, but airlines still face a massive backlog of stranded travelers across Java.
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Jakarta Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts 341,000 Passengers
A volcanic eruption grounded nearly 3,000 flights across five airports, offering a sharp reminder of how quickly Indonesia's aviation network can be upended.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Strands 341,000 Passengers Across Eight Indonesian Airports
A 25-hour eruption beginning September 4 shut down Jakarta's main hub and cascaded into school closures, fishing bans, and serious public-health alerts across four provinces.
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Soekarno-Hatta Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Ash Closure
Nearly 340,000 passengers were stranded across Indonesia after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced eight airports to suspend operations.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Jakarta Airport, Strands 270,000 Passengers
A volcanic eruption 150 km from Jakarta cascaded into one of Indonesia's largest aviation disruptions in years, with closures extending into Monday evening.
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Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta Airport and Six Others
A Saturday eruption has grounded hundreds of thousands of passengers across Indonesia, with closures extended through Monday evening.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Cloud Cancels 41 Malaysia-Jakarta Flights on 7 September
Soekarno-Hatta's temporary closure rippled across six Malaysian airports, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Soekarno-Hatta, Cancelling 41 Jakarta Flights
Stranded passengers rerouted to Surabaya and Aceh as volcanic ash grounds a full day of Jakarta-bound services from Malaysian airports.
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Volcanic Ash from Anak Krakatau Disrupts Jakarta Schools and Workplaces
A series of eruptions beginning September 4 pushed ash more than 150 km to Jakarta, forcing schools online while most offices stayed open.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Cloud Cancels 41 Jakarta Flights from Malaysia
Soekarno-Hatta's temporary closure rippled across six Malaysian airports on September 7, stranding passengers bound for the Indonesian capital.
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Anak Krakatau Ash: Why Jakarta Flight Disruptions Can Outlast the Eruption
Aviation experts explain the three variables that determine when the Singapore-Jakarta corridor truly returns to normal.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta Airports, Disrupts 270,000 Passengers
Seven Indonesian airports shut down as volcanic ash reaches commercial cruising altitudes, with no clear timeline for full recovery.
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Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta Airports, Costing Airlines $1M Daily
Seven Indonesian airports shut down as volcanic ash spreads across Java and Sumatra, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers.
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Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Jakarta Airport, Strands 270,000
A September 2026 eruption sent ash across eight Indonesian airports, triggering mass cancellations and a scramble for hotel rooms across the capital.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Shuts Jakarta Airports, Strands 270,000 Passengers
Eruptions in the Sunda Strait have triggered flight cancellations, school closures, and international travel warnings affecting the Indonesian capital.
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Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Jakarta Airport and Strands 270,000
A Saturday eruption sent ash across eight Indonesian airports, and closures were still running into Monday evening.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta Airport, Strands 170,000 Travelers
Seven Indonesian airports shut down as volcanic ash grounds more than 1,500 flights, with disruption expected to continue into the week.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta Airport, Disrupting 301 Flights
What travelers and hospitality operators near Soekarno-Hatta need to know after September's volcanic disruption.
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Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta Airport, Strands Thousands
Ash clouds reaching 50,000 feet have shut Soekarno-Hatta and seven other Indonesian airports, leaving around 170,000 passengers in limbo.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Soekarno-Hatta and Seven Other Airports
Volcanic ash rising as high as 15,000 metres has grounded flights across Java and Sumatra, stranding more than 170,000 passengers.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Diverts Jakarta Flights to KLIA
Volcanic ash from the September 2026 eruption forced eight Indonesian airports to close, stranding an estimated 170,000 passengers across the region.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta Airport, Stranding 170,000 Passengers
Volcanic ash spreading across Java and Sumatra has shut eight Indonesian airports, with Kuala Lumpur stepping in as a diversion point for Jakarta-bound aircraft.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Eight Indonesian Airports, Jakarta Flights Cancelled
Volcanic ash reaching up to 15,000 metres has grounded international and domestic services, stranding 170,000 passengers across the archipelago.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Jakarta Airport, Strands 270,000 Travelers
Eight Indonesian airports halted operations after volcanic ash spread across the region, with Soekarno-Hatta's closure extended through Monday evening.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Strands 270,000 at Jakarta and Nearby Airports
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau has shut down Soekarno-Hatta and three other airports for a second day, leaving travelers with few options and no clear timeline for resumption.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Grounds Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Dozens of domestic and international services remain cancelled as volcanic ash forces a rolling suspension of operations on 7 September 2026.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Jakarta Airport, Cancels 31 Singapore Flights
Volcanic ash from a multi-day eruption closed six Indonesian airports and left travelers scrambling for alternatives.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Soekarno-Hatta and Seven Other Indonesian Airports
More than 170,000 passengers were stranded as volcanic ash forced a multi-day closure of Jakarta's main international gateway.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights, Strands 170,000 Passengers
Volcanic ash spreading across Java and Sumatra has forced Indonesia to close eight airports, with KLIA stepping in as a diversion point.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta Airports for Second Day, 263,000 Passengers Stranded
Changing wind patterns are making it impossible to predict when Soekarno-Hatta and seven other Indonesian airports will fully reopen.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption: Jakarta Airport Status and What Stranded Travelers Must Know
Six airports have reopened, but an open runway does not mean your flight is back and your visa clock is still running.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta Airport and Three Others Until 6pm
More than 170,000 passengers were stranded across eight Indonesian airports after volcanic ash grounded flights over the weekend.
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AGAIN Coffee Sound Marks One Year in Jakarta's Blok M
How a Blok M café built its first year around music curation rather than celebrity bookings.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau grounded flights at eight Indonesian airports, stranding more than 170,000 passengers across the region.
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Jakarta Resident Opens Home to Stranded Travelers After Anak Krakatau Ash Grounds Flights
A spontaneous act of hospitality during a regional aviation crisis shows what community support can look like when infrastructure fails.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Eight Indonesian Airports, Strands 170,000 Passengers
A major eruption sending ash 50,000 feet into the air has shut Jakarta's main airport and seven others across Java and Sumatra, with no firm reopening timeline.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta Airport, Stranding 170,000 Travelers
Eight Indonesian airports shut down after eruptions sent ash up to 15,000 meters high, triggering a regional travel crisis.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta's Airport and 7 Others, Stranding 170,000
Ongoing eruptions since early July have now escalated into a regional travel crisis affecting Java, Bali, Sumatra, and beyond.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Cancels Hundreds of Jakarta Flights
A 25-hour continuous eruption sent volcanic ash across Java and beyond, forcing repeated closures at Soekarno-Hatta and rippling disruptions into the start of the working week.
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Mount Anak Krakatau Eruptions Ground 200+ Flights to Jakarta
Three eruptions over a single weekend have shut eight Indonesian airports and left tens of thousands of passengers stranded, with disruptions still unresolved on Monday.
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Jakarta Airport Closures: Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Flights
Eight Indonesian airports, including both serving Jakarta, shut down as volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau grounds and delays international services.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta Airports, Strands 170,000 Travelers
Eruptions that began Friday have blanketed Jakarta and surrounding provinces, forcing eight airports to shut with no clear reopening timeline.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Closes 8 Jakarta-Area Airports, 170,000 Travelers Stranded
Eruptions that began September 4 have blanketed Jakarta and surrounding provinces, grounding flights and forcing schools online.
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Anak Krakatau Ash Cloud Grounds Jakarta Flights, Strands Travelers
A sustained eruption that began September 4 has paralyzed Soekarno-Hatta airport and cut off South Korea's direct air links to the Indonesian capital.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Seven Other Airports
Volcanic ash spreading across Java and Sumatra grounded nearly 23,000 passengers on 6 September, with disruptions still unfolding.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta Airports and Eight Others in Western Indonesia
Shifting ash clouds, cancelled flights, and school closures signal a prolonged disruption for travelers and operators across Java and beyond.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Five Jakarta Airports and Cancels Dozens of Flights
Volcanic ash spreading across Java and beyond has grounded regional carriers and left travelers scrambling for updates.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Reaches Jakarta: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know
A September 6 eruption pushed volcanic ash across the capital and as far as Central Java, prompting official health and safety guidance.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Jakarta Flights from Malaysia
Volcanic ash from the Sunda Strait volcano shut Soekarno-Hatta airport and left hundreds of passengers stranded at KLIA for more than twelve hours.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
Ash clouds reaching 50,000 feet have stranded roughly 150,000 passengers and sent cancellations rippling as far as Singapore.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta Airports, Disrupts Hundreds of Flights
A volcanic eruption in the Sunda Strait sent ash columns to 50,000 feet, grounding flights across multiple Jakarta-area airports on 6 September 2026.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatoa Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights, 22,000 Passengers Affected
A September 5 eruption sent volcanic ash more than 150 kilometres to Soekarno-Hatta, triggering airport suspensions and widespread international cancellations.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Jakarta Airport, Strands 150,000 Passengers
A pre-dawn eruption on September 7, 2026 sent ash clouds over western Indonesia, closing eight airports and triggering cascading flight disruptions across the region.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts 467 Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
Two eruptions in a single morning sent ash across western Indonesia and closed airspace over the capital, stranding thousands of passengers.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruptions Close Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Seven Other Airports
Two eruptions on 6 September 2026 sent ash clouds as high as 50,000 feet, grounding roughly 150,000 passengers across western Indonesia.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
Volcanic ash drifting over the Indonesian capital and southern Sumatra has forced cancellations and left travellers scrambling to rebook.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Grounds Jakarta Flights, Strands 1,000 Penang Passengers
A volcanic eruption in the Sunda Strait forced Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to suspend operations, cascading disruption as far as Penang.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Volcanic Ash Advisory: Governor's 5M Health Guidelines
With Mount Anak Krakatau at Level III Alert, Jakarta residents and visitors face real air-quality risks that require immediate, practical action.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Cancels 20 Jakarta Flights on 6 September 2026
Volcanic ash from the ongoing eruption has shut down Malaysia-Jakarta air routes, leaving travelers stranded and operators scrambling.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Soekarno-Hatta, Disrupts 209 Jakarta Flights
Volcanic ash from the September 2026 eruption forced a temporary shutdown of Jakarta's main airport, stranding nearly 23,000 passengers.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Schools Switch to Remote Learning as Anak Krakatau Ash Reaches Capital
A formal government circular mandates distance learning for every school level in Jakarta starting 7 September 2026, with no fixed end date.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights, Strands Travelers
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to suspend operations, triggering a cascade of cancellations across the region.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Jakarta Airports, Disrupts 516 Flights
A pre-dawn eruption sent ash plumes as high as 15,200 metres, grounding tens of thousands of passengers across western Indonesia.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Cloud Grounds 209 Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
Nearly 23,000 passengers were stranded or rerouted after volcanic ash forced a suspension of operations at Indonesia's busiest international gateway.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatoa Eruption Closes Jakarta Airport, Strands 22,000 Passengers
Six Indonesian airports suspended operations on 6 September 2026 after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatoa drifted into major flight corridors.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Soekarno-Hatta, Cancels 31 Jakarta Flights
Volcanic ash rising as high as 15,000 metres forced a temporary shutdown of Jakarta's main international airport on 6 September 2026.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatoa Ash Closes Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Stranding 22,000 Passengers
Two days of eruptions on September 6, 2026 forced six Indonesian airports to suspend operations, disrupting hundreds of flights across the region.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds 209 Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
Volcanic ash drifting into Jakarta's airspace on 6 September 2026 stranded tens of thousands of passengers and disrupted routes across Asia and beyond.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta Airports, Disrupts 516 Flights
A pre-dawn eruption on Sunday sent ash clouds over western Indonesia, grounding thousands of passengers and raising fresh tsunami concerns along the Sunda Strait coast.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Soekarno-Hatta and Three Jakarta-Region Airports
A continuous eruption beginning Friday night grounded hundreds of flights and stranded roughly 22,800 passengers across Jakarta and Lampung.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Shuts Soekarno-Hatta Airport for Hours
A volcanic eruption roughly 180 km from Jakarta grounded hundreds of flights and left travelers scrambling on September 6, 2026.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds 301 Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
Volcanic ash from the Sunda Strait forced a full-day shutdown of Jakarta air routes, stranding passengers across the region.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Reaches Jakarta: Safety Guidance for Residents and Visitors
A September 6 eruption has pushed volcanic ash as far as Jakarta and Central Java, prompting official health advisories and a 3 km exclusion zone.
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Jakarta
Volcanic Ash from Anak Krakatau Closes Jakarta Airports, Disrupts 23,000 Passengers
A sudden eruption grounded international and domestic flights across four Jakarta-area airports, offering a sharp reminder of how quickly volcanic activity reshapes travel plans in Indonesia.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Jakarta Flights: What Travelers Need to Know
Soekarno-Hatta airport suspended operations Sunday as volcanic ash from the ongoing eruption grounded dozens of regional flights.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Hundreds of Jakarta Flights
Volcanic ash from a sustained eruption shut Soekarno-Hatta airport for hours on 6 September 2026, stranding travelers across the Singapore-Jakarta corridor.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights and Schools
A major eruption beginning late Friday sent ash columns tens of thousands of feet into the air, halting operations at Soekarno-Hatta and affecting communities across Banten and the Sunda Strait.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Air Quality on Alert as Anak Krakatau Ash Reaches the Capital
City authorities are coordinating across five agencies and urging residents to stay indoors, wear N95 masks, and follow official guidance.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds 209 Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
A pre-dawn eruption sent ash plumes as high as 15,200 metres, stranding roughly 22,800 passengers and halting international routes across Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds 209 Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
Ash reaching 15,000 meters forced extended airport closures, school cancellations, and fishing halts across Java and Sumatra.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Cancels 20 Jakarta Flights on September 6
Volcanic ash drifting over Soekarno-Hatta has grounded Malaysia-Jakarta routes, leaving travelers scrambling for rebooking options.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Cloud Closes Jakarta Airport, Stranding Hundreds
Soekarno-Hatta's temporary shutdown ripples as far as Kuala Lumpur, where KLIA scrambles to shelter Jakarta-bound travelers.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Jakarta Flights on 6 September 2026
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced the cancellation of more than a dozen Singapore-Jakarta services, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling for alternatives.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Jakarta Flights for Four Hours
Two ash plumes reaching up to 50,000 feet forced a temporary shutdown at Soekarno-Hatta and scattered disruption across five provinces.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatoa Ash Closes Soekarno-Hatta Airport, 22,000 Passengers Stranded
Two eruptions on a single Sunday brought Jakarta's international gateway to a standstill, disrupting flights across Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific.
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Jakarta
Volcanic Ash from Anak Krakatau Reaches Jakarta: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know
Authorities are calling for calm but urging practical precautions as ash spreads across the capital and surrounding provinces.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatoa Ash Halts 209 Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
A Sunday eruption sent volcanic ash into Jakarta's airspace, stranding more than 22,000 passengers on international and domestic routes.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Suspends 209 Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
Ash columns reaching 15 kilometres grounded domestic and international services on Sunday, with disruption rippling into schools and coastal fishing communities.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Grounds 200+ Flights at Jakarta Airport
A fresh eruption in the Sunda Strait is disrupting international air travel and raising questions about contingency planning for visitors to Indonesia's capital.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights and Daily Life
Volcanic ash from a days-long eruption suspended more than 200 flights at Soekarno-Hatta and prompted school closures and fishing bans across Banten province.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Airspace Under Heightened Watch as Anak Krakatau Ash Spreads
AirNav Indonesia has issued updated NOTAMs and is running continuous monitoring through its national network center as volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau affects flights in and out of the capital.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights: What Travelers Need to Know
Volcanic ash from the Sunda Strait is forcing airlines to cancel and reschedule services, leaving passengers scrambling for alternatives.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Jakarta Airport, Cancels 209 Flights
Volcanic ash from a multi-day eruption blanketed parts of Java and Sumatra, stranding tens of thousands of passengers at Soekarno-Hatta.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds 209 Jakarta Flights
Volcanic ash from the Sunda Strait reached Soekarno-Hatta before dawn, triggering a temporary suspension that rippled across international and domestic routes.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Soekarno-Hatta Airport for Four Hours
A pre-dawn eruption on 7 September 2026 grounded more than 200 flight movements and stranded roughly 22,800 passengers at Indonesia's busiest hub.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Reaches Jakarta: Air Quality Guidance for Residents
City authorities have activated multi-agency monitoring and issued detailed public health advice as volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau settles across parts of the capital.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport
A pre-dawn eruption on September 5 sent volcanic ash across western Indonesia, grounding all flights at the country's busiest international gateway.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta and Lampung Airports, Stranding Thousands
A surge in volcanic activity on September 6 disrupted air travel across multiple Indonesian cities, affecting nearly 23,000 passengers in a single day.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Car Free Day Cut Short by Mount Anak Krakatau Volcanic Ash
A Sunday morning eruption sent ash across Java, prompting officials to close Jakarta's weekly pedestrian event an hour early and shutter Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta Airport, Disrupts Hundreds of Flights
Volcanic ash from the Sunda Strait forced Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to shut temporarily, stranding nearly 23,000 passengers.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights: What Travelers Need to Know
A pre-dawn eruption on September 6 temporarily shut Soekarno-Hatta Airport and stranded nearly 23,000 passengers across domestic and international routes.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Ash columns reaching 15,000 metres forced successive flight suspensions, stranding passengers and disrupting international routes on 6 September 2026.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Cloud Halts Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport
A September 2026 eruption sent ash plumes as high as 15,000 metres, grounding 209 flights and disrupting travel across the region.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Soekarno-Hatta, Strands 23,000 Passengers
Volcanic ash spreading across the Sunda Strait forced Jakarta's main airport to stay shut well into the afternoon of September 6, with ripple effects reaching international routes and nearby provinces.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Shuts Soekarno-Hatta Airport, 209 Flights Hit
A sustained eruption that began Friday night forced Jakarta's main international gateway to extend its flight suspension well into Sunday morning.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights: What Travelers Need to Know
Volcanic ash from the Sunda Strait is forcing airlines to cancel and reschedule services, leaving passengers scrambling to rebook.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds 209 Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
Volcanic ash reaching up to 50,000 feet forced a multi-hour flight suspension, closed schools, and stopped fishing across Banten province.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Jakarta Airport for Hours
A pre-dawn eruption sent two ash plumes across western Indonesia, grounding all flights at the country's busiest gateway.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds 209 Flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta
Ash columns reaching up to 50,000 feet forced a flight suspension, school closures, and fishing halts across Banten and beyond.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Soekarno-Hatta Airport for Four Hours
A pre-dawn eruption on 6 September 2026 sent ash clouds over Jakarta and four provinces, halting all flights at Indonesia's busiest airport.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Jakarta Flights at Soekarno-Hatta
A Sunday eruption forced a temporary airport shutdown and left dozens of flights cancelled or rescheduled.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Soekarno-Hatta Airport, 209 Flights Hit
A volcanic eruption that began Friday night forced Jakarta's main international airport to extend its flight suspension into Sunday morning, stranding passengers across the region.
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Jakarta
Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta Airport, 33 Flights Disrupted
Volcanic ash from an ongoing eruption forced Soekarno-Hatta to extend its flight suspension into Sunday morning, catching international travelers off guard.
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Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Suspensions: Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Jakarta Flights
A volcanic ash cloud from the erupting Mount Anak Krakatau forced Jakarta's main international airport to delay dozens of flights on 6 September 2026.
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Jakarta
Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Soekarno-Hatta Airport, 33 Flights Disrupted
A weekend eruption sent volcanic ash drifting over Jakarta, forcing Indonesia's busiest international gateway to extend its ground stop into Sunday morning.
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Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Closed by Anak Krakatau Ash, 33 Flights Disrupted
A pre-dawn runway shutdown on September 6 sent ripple effects across international and domestic routes serving Jakarta.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Air Quality Hits 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' as Kalimantan Haze Spreads
An AQI of 147 placed Jakarta fifth on the global pollution ranking this morning, with city authorities pointing to transport and waste as the two levers they plan to pull.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Forest Adventure Playground Shows How Tropical Climate Shapes Play Design
A completed private villa project in Jakarta offers a practical blueprint for climate-responsive outdoor play spaces across Indonesia's hospitality sector.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Transit Ridership Climbs, But Greater Jakarta Commuters Still Left Behind
Rising passenger numbers on the MRT, LRT, and TransJakarta mask a deeper problem: 1.5 million daily commuters from satellite cities still have no good alternative to their cars.
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Jakarta
Muara Angke Women Put Jakarta's Sinking Coast on the Map
A photovoice exhibition at Jakarta's Maritime Museum gave coastal women a rare public platform to document their own lives on the frontline of climate change.
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Jakarta
One Extra Day in Jakarta: A Practical Itinerary for Business Travelers
From Dutch colonial harbours to 56th-floor sundowners, Jakarta rewards the traveler willing to stay just a little longer.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Mobilizes 1,027 Personnel for Peak Dry Season Amid El Niño
The capital's multi-agency response targets drought, water shortages, fires, and air quality as El Niño conditions are forecast to persist into early 2027.
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Jakarta
Magnitude 4.3 Cianjur Earthquake Felt as Far as Cibubur, East Jakarta
A shallow fault-triggered tremor rattled West Java on the evening of 1 September 2026, sending noticeable shaking into Greater Jakarta.
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Jakarta
Maroon 5 Live in Jakarta: February 5, 2027 at Jakarta International Stadium
The Billboard-ranked number-one band of the 21st century brings their world tour to North Jakarta, giving the city a major international concert anchor early in the year.
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Jakarta Protests August 28 2026: Road Closures Hit Central and West Jakarta
Active demonstrations near the DPR/MPR Complex and several bus stations are causing traffic disruptions across two Jakarta districts.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Transport Disruptions After Parliament Protests: What Travelers Should Know
Commuter trains, buses, and toll roads near the Indonesian capital's parliament district faced closures on August 28 following overnight unrest.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Commuter Disruptions After Senayan Protest Unrest
Post-protest clashes in Central and West Jakarta spilled into Friday morning, suspending Commuter Line services and blocking key roads near Palmerah and Tanah Abang.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Transport Disruptions After Anti-Government Protests Turn Violent
Road closures, suspended rail lines, and diverted buses are affecting movement across the Indonesian capital following overnight unrest near parliament.
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Jakarta
Squid Game: The Experience Opens in Jakarta in October 2026
Southeast Asia's first edition of the immersive Squid Game attraction lands at Agora Mall, Thamrin Nine, with six interactive rooms and tickets from IDR 299,000.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Student Protests Return: What the August 2026 Rallies Mean
A year after deadly unrest, thousands took to the streets again across Indonesia's cities, raising questions about stability that every visitor and host should understand.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Protests Planned August 27: What Travelers Should Know
Demonstrations near the Indonesian Parliamentary Complex could disrupt traffic and travel across the capital.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Playgrounds Are Too Hot to Use Safely, Experts Warn
Rising temperatures and a lack of shade are turning Jakarta's outdoor play spaces into health hazards for children and their caregivers.
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Jakarta
Jakarta's Senayan District Faces Disruption on August 27, 2026
Multiple protest groups converging on the DPR/MPR complex will affect traffic and access around one of the capital's busiest areas.
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Jakarta
Whoosh High-Speed Rail Moving to Finance Ministry in September
A governance shake-up aims to resolve mounting debt without burdening Indonesia's state budget directly.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Protest Activity on August 27: What Travelers Should Know
Police confirm the city is functioning normally, but two organized rallies near the DPR building are scheduled for later this week.
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Jakarta
MRT Jakarta Upgrades Fare Gates on North-South Line to Accept Cards, QR, and Mobile Payments
A new contract will replace more than 200 ticketing units across 13 stations and connect them to Jakarta's city-wide transit account system.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Air Pollution: 38% of PM2.5 Comes From Surrounding Cities
A new ITB study reveals that smog in the capital is a regional problem requiring a unified policy response across Greater Jakarta.
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Jakarta
Soviet Weapons Exhibition Opens at Jakarta's Satria Mandala Museum
A new historical show traces the military hardware that shaped Indonesia's fight for territorial integrity, brought to life with AI-enhanced archival imagery.
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Jakarta
Jakarta MRT Phase 1 Gets New Fare Gates and Contactless Payment Upgrade
More than 200 devices across 13 stations will be replaced as part of a contract to bring account-based ticketing to the city's metro network.
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Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Tightens Crew Bag Checks After Drug Smuggling Arrest
A Malaysian pilot's arrest over an alleged 25-kilogram ecstasy haul has triggered new random inspections for all flight crew at Jakarta's main international gateway.
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Jakarta
Jakarta's Fine-Dining Scene Is Rewriting Indonesian Cuisine's Global Story
A new generation of chefs is turning centuries-old spices and regional recipes into world-class tasting menus, and the capital is leading the charge.
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Jakarta
Singapore Publisher iterco Opens Creative Hub and Café in South Jakarta
iterhaus and its public café Porch give Jakarta's game developers a dedicated physical space to work, collaborate, and showcase their projects.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Air Quality Hits 'Unhealthy' Level, Ranked Fourth Worst Globally
An AQI of 147 on Friday morning is a reminder that Jakarta's pollution challenge is ongoing, even as the city rolls out concrete plans to cut emissions.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Deploys Ground-Based Rain Generators on High-Rise Buildings During Dry Spells
Indonesia's meteorological agency is using rooftop cloud-seeding technology to fight drought and poor air quality in the capital.
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Jakarta
Kanye West Jakarta Concert: GBK Stadium, October 24, 2026
The rapper's only South-East Asian tour date is expected to bring 77,000 fans to the capital, creating a short but significant hospitality window.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Serviced Apartments: No New Supply in Q2 2026, Rupiah Weakness Lifts Expat Demand
Currency movements and long-term corporate projects are reshaping who rents serviced apartments in Jakarta, and how much space they can afford.
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Jakarta
Jakarta's EV Tax Debate: Emissions Levy Could Earn More Than Scrapping Incentives
Environmental advocates say taxing polluting vehicles instead of electric ones would raise nearly three times the revenue Jakarta is chasing.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Plants 21,060 Mangroves Across Five North Jakarta Sites
A World Mangrove Day mass planting tied to Jakarta's 500th anniversary signals a long-term coastal restoration push that visitors and local operators will feel for years.
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Jakarta
Jakarta MRT Monas Station: Underground Stop 93% Complete, Opens Late 2027
A 220-metre platform beneath one of Southeast Asia's most visited monuments is taking shape, with art corridors and two finished entrances already in place.
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Jakarta
Jakarta-Tangerang Toll Road Congestion Worsens as Roadworks Drag On
Commuters from Banten are losing up to two extra hours per trip as overlapping repair projects create persistent bottlenecks on one of Greater Jakarta's busiest corridors.
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Jakarta
Soundrenaline Sana Sini Jakarta 2026: The Lab Connects Musicians with Industry
A new industry program inside one of Indonesia's longest-running music festivals is giving emerging artists direct access to festival directors and curators from across the region.
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Jakarta
Street Harassment in Jakarta: What the 2022 TPKS Law Changes for Survivors
A wave of public accounts from women joggers in Jakarta has renewed scrutiny of a persistent safety gap that a landmark law is only beginning to address.
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Jakarta
Jakarta's Nyi Ageng Serang Public Library Reopens in Kuningan After Six Years
A six-year closure ends as the revamped library brings 55,000 books, vinyl records, and free co-working space to South Jakarta.
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Jakarta
Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Among ASEAN Airports That Could Gain from U.S. Aviation Security Reforms
Two separate policy tracks, one in Washington and one across Southeast Asia, are moving in the same direction for international passengers.
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Jakarta
Bluebird Prime Electric Taxi Launches in Jakarta to Cut Urban Emissions
A new premium electric taxi tier aims to give Jakarta commuters a cleaner, more comfortable ride while supporting the city's air quality goals.
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Jakarta
Jakarta's LGBTQ Travelers Face Heightened Risk Under New Presidential Regulation
A 2025 presidential decree classifying LGBTQ identity as a national security threat is reshaping the safety calculus for visitors and residents alike.
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Jakarta
Jakarta LRT to Reach Dukuh Atas by 2028, Completing Key Transit Hub Link
A short two-kilometre extension could turn Dukuh Atas into one of Southeast Asia's most connected urban interchange points.
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Jakarta
Jakarta Airport Hit by 213 Delays and 17 Cancellations in Asia-Wide Disruption
A convergence of monsoon weather and geopolitical airspace restrictions has stalled flights across the region, with Indonesia's main gateway among the hardest-hit hubs.
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Jakarta
Jakarta's Sinking Coast: Sea Walls, Mangroves, and What Comes Next
A government warning about compounding flood risks signals long-term changes to how Jakarta's waterfront will look and function.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta's Bantar Gebang Landfill Faces Closure as Waste Crisis Deepens
Thousands of waste pickers who depend on one of Asia's largest landfills are watching an uncertain transition unfold in real time.
Qontaktly Editorial · 4 min read
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Ali Sadikin Centennial Exhibition at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta
A short-run show at the Oesman Effendi Gallery traces how one governor shaped the capital's cultural identity.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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De Tiger Speakeasy Opens at House of Tugu Old Town Jakarta
A colonial warehouse district in North Jakarta now has a cocktail bar built around a one-eyed tiger, a sugar dynasty, and the spice routes of old Batavia.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta's Sultan Hotel to Be Demolished in Senayan Redevelopment
A government-led overhaul of 200 hectares in central Jakarta will erase one of Indonesia's most storied hotels and reshape the capital's most prestigious district.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Nusantara: Indonesia's New Borneo Capital Replacing Jakarta
Construction is well underway on a forest-integrated city in East Kalimantan, but funding cuts and a long road to full habitation mean the transition will be gradual.
Qontaktly Editorial · 4 min read
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Jakarta Electric Bus Expansion: What the 2030 Fleet Target Means for the City
Transjakarta's push toward a fully electrified fleet is reshaping how residents and visitors move through Indonesia's capital, with implications that reach well beyond the bus stop.
Qontaktly Editorial · 4 min read
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Jakarta Airport Hit by 265 Flight Disruptions Amid Asia-Wide Weather Crisis
Storms, typhoons, and monsoon rains combined to cancel or delay thousands of flights across Asia in early July 2026, with Indonesia's busiest airports among those hardest hit.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta CGK Airport: 107 Cancellations and 509 Delays Hit Multiple Airlines
A sweeping disruption across domestic and international routes is leaving thousands of passengers stranded at Soekarno-Hatta on July 8, 2026.
Qontaktly Editorial · 4 min read
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Landfill Fire Near Jakarta Triggers Indonesia-Wide El Niño Alert
A persistent blaze in Tangerang has prompted the central government to issue directives to every regional authority across the country.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Guns N' Roses Jakarta 2026: GBK Madya Stadium Concert Confirmed
The band returns to Indonesia for the first time in eight years, bringing new music and a world tour that spans five continents.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Whoosh High-Speed Rail Carries 185,000 Foreign Passengers in First Half of 2026
Malaysians lead the surge, drawn to Bandung for shopping, food, and leisure along Southeast Asia's fastest rail corridor.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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ArtMoments Jakarta 2026: Southeast Asia's Art Fair Grows to Record Scale
Seventy exhibitors, hundreds of artists, and a curatorial theme of 'Offerings' signal Jakarta's deepening role as a regional creative capital.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Koleksi Jakarta: 1,400+ Museum Objects Now Searchable Online
A new digital platform unifies collections from 11 Jakarta museums, letting anyone explore the city's heritage without setting foot inside.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta's Bundaran HI MRT Station Gets a 3,180 sq m Underground Concourse
A new pedestrian tunnel beneath the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle will connect the MRT directly to offices, hotels, and malls in one of the city's busiest commercial corridors.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta CGK Airport: 22 Cancellations and 136 Delays on July 1, 2026
A wave of flight disruptions at Soekarno-Hatta is affecting domestic and international routes, with one carrier accounting for most cancellations.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta: 19 Cancellations and 64 Delays Hit Domestic Routes
A single-day wave of disruptions on July 1, 2026 rippled across Indonesia's busiest airport, touching carriers from Batik Air to Singapore Airlines.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta Airport Hit by 159 Delays and 15 Cancellations in Asia-Wide Disruption
A combination of severe weather and infrastructure strain has pushed Asia's aviation network into crisis, with Soekarno-Hatta among the affected hubs.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Guns N' Roses Returns to Jakarta for First Show in Eight Years
The November 2026 concert at Gelora Bung Karno makes Jakarta one of only two Southeast Asian stops on the band's world tour.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Batik Air Cancels 20 Jakarta Flights in Asia-Wide Disruption
A single day of aviation turbulence across China, Indonesia, and Japan left nearly 900 flights cancelled or delayed, with Indonesia's domestic island network among the hardest hit.
Qontaktly Editorial · 4 min read
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Jakarta's JIS Commuter Station Gets Faster Build and a 466-Meter Pedestrian Bridge
A new rail stop and elevated walkway are reshaping how North Jakarta residents and event-goers reach the international stadium precinct.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta Fuel Price Hike Pushes Commuters to Subsidized Petrol, Causing Station Queues
A sharp rise in unsubsidized fuel costs is reshaping how Jakarta's workers move around the city, with ripple effects on daily schedules and road congestion.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta at 499: Five Centuries of Growth, Same Stubborn Problems
As the city marks nearly half a millennium, residents and visitors are asking whether the birthday celebrations reflect real progress on flooding, air quality, and housing.
Qontaktly Editorial · 4 min read
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Lenong Kampung Te-Ko Brings Betawi Folk Theater to Jakarta's Youth
A 60-minute production by Sanggar Oplet Robet uses humor, music, and improvisation to keep a centuries-old performance tradition alive for new audiences.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta Fair 2026: How Kemayoran's Annual Mega-Event Fuels a Reseller Economy
Beyond the discount frenzy, JIExpo Kemayoran's biggest annual event has quietly become a supply run for a growing class of personal shoppers and small traders.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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AirAsia Hyrox Jakarta 2026: Indonesia's First Hyrox Race Takes Shape
A global fitness race format lands in Jakarta for the first time, backed by a structured community training program and a purpose-built competition shoe.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta's Dukuh Atas 'Donut Bridge' TOD to Unite Six Transit Lines by 2028
A single intermodal hub at Sudirman Station will finally let commuters move between Jakarta's rail and bus networks without the usual transfer headaches.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta's Ciliwung River Adventure Turns Cleanup Into Monthly Eco-Tourism
A new free guided river tour lets Jakartans pull plastic from the water and learn waste sorting on the spot.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Gambir Station Jakarta to Become an Integrated Rail Hub
A major redevelopment will merge commuter and intercity rail services at central Jakarta's busiest terminal, reshaping how millions of people move across the city and beyond.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Guns N' Roses Jakarta 2026: Madya Stadium Concert Confirmed
For the first time in eight years, the band returns to Indonesia with a smaller, more intimate venue than its 2018 GBK appearance.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta's Green Community Festival Draws 1,000 to Blok M Climate Event
High schoolers from across Indonesia competed with sustainability ideas while UN agencies and civil society gathered at Taman Literasi to mark World Environment Day 2026.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta 499th Anniversary: Video Mapping and LED Show at HI Roundabout
The city's peak celebration on 27 June blends visual technology with historical storytelling as Jakarta begins its formal countdown to 500 years.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta Gets Direct Flights from Guangzhou and Shenzhen in June 2026
Two new Spring Airlines routes add five weekly services into Soekarno-Hatta, arriving as Chinese visitors already rank among Indonesia's top source markets.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta Flight Disruptions: 88 Garuda and Batik Air Services Hit
A single bad day at Soekarno-Hatta rippled across Indonesia's domestic network, stranding passengers on routes from Bali to Balikpapan.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta CGK Airport: 28 Cancellations and 97 Delays Hit June 24, 2026
Batik Air and Garuda Indonesia account for nearly all cancelled flights, while Super Air Jet and Citilink lead a wave of delays across the network.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta Offers Rp1 Transit Fares on MRT, LRT and TransJakarta for City Anniversary
Three days of near-free rides across the capital signal a serious push to shift daily commuters onto public transport.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta Opens Transit and Attractions Free for Its 499th Birthday
Three days of free rides and free entry across the city give travelers and hosts a rare window into Jakarta at its most festive.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Flight Disruptions: 17 Cancellations, 99 Delays on June 23
Batik Air bore the brunt of the cancellations while Citilink led on delays, leaving passengers across domestic and international routes scrambling to rebook.
Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read
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