Jakarta’s Muara Angke “Garbage Island”: Environmental Pollution and Cleanup Efforts

Environmental Cleanup Efforts Intensify at Jakarta’s Muara Angke Coastline The coastal waters of Muara Angke, Jakarta, have long been the subject of environmental concern, characterized by the accumulation of massive deposits of debris that local residents and observers have frequently described as a “garbage island.” This persistent ecological challenge has drawn renewed attention from authorities … Read more

Gilimanuk-Ketapang Ferry Chaos: ASDP Apologizes, Adds Ships for Mudik Rush & Nyepi Travel

Gilimanuk, Bali – Travelers faced significant delays and congestion at the Port of Gilimanuk, Bali, on Monday as a surge in passengers began their mudik (exodus) ahead of the Lebaran holiday. PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), the state-owned ferry operator, has issued an apology for the disruptions, attributing them to a higher-than-anticipated volume of travelers … Read more