The Traditional Batak 'Ulos' Handwoven Textile

For the Batak ethnic group of Lake Toba in North Sumatra Province, their handwoven textile, known as "ulos" is a significant symbol.

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13:30 | Jul 31, 2022

Tomok: The Traditional Batak Villages in Lake Toba

The ancient beliefs and traditions still persist today even among communities that have moved out in many parts of the Indonesian archipelago.

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12:30 | Jul 07, 2022

Huta Siallagan, Ancient Batak Village on Samosir Island

When you visit Lake Toba in North Sumatra, do not fail to get to know the culture and way of life of the Batak ethnic group.

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20:15 | Jun 30, 2022

An Orangutan Evacuated from Oil Palm Plantation in North Sumatra

The animal was shot with an anaesthetic before it was evacuated from the plantation area.

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07:45 | Jun 03, 2022

41 Homes Destroyed in Fire in Medan, At Least 100 Forced to Evacuate

The fire spread rapidly and destroyed the dozens of houses quickly.

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17:45 | May 02, 2022

North Sumatra Coffee Exports US$105 Billion in January-April 2022

In 2021, North Sumatra's coffee bean exports have reached 64,738 tons or Rp. 3.913 trillion.

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22:15 | Apr 11, 2022

Produces 2,000 Tons of Garbage Daily, Medan to Use It to Generate Power

"We are open to anyone who wants to contribute to waste management. Currently, we are trying to change the waste management system from 'open dumping' to 'sanitary landfill'," Mayor Bobby Nasution said.

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14:30 | Mar 29, 2022

Eight Terrorist Convicts in Medan Pledge Loyalty to Indonesia

Seven terrorist convicts in Class I Penitentiary and one convict in Class IIA Women Penitentiary in Medan pledged their loyalty to Indonesia.

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14:30 | Mar 10, 2022

Graves of the Langkat Regent's Cage Occupants Excavated

Last month, Langkat Regent was detained by Corruption Eradication Commission for a corruption case. NGO reported that there was a human cage in his house.

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12:16 | Feb 12, 2022

Here are Indonesia's Five Largest Palm Oil Producing Provinces

Riau Province is estimated to have about 2,806,349 hectares (6,934,639 acres) of oil palm land. With such a large area, the area produces as much as 9.5 million tons of palm oil annually. What are the other four?

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08:30 | Feb 09, 2022

Three Sumatran Tiger Cubs Born in North Sumatra

The sex of the three has not been identified due to difficulty observing them at close range, because the cage is large and covered with shrubs.

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07:30 | Feb 06, 2022

Human Cage, Protected Species Found at Langkat Regent's House

The 27 people evacuated were initially reported to be workers in the Regents oil palm plantation.

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07:45 | Jan 27, 2022

North Sumatra Now Has a New Wildlife Rescue Center

The center will provide shelter, rehabilitation, and habituation prior to reintroducing the faunas back into the wild.

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07:00 | Jan 14, 2022

Police Rescue Boy Tied to a Tree in North Sumatra

After receiving reports from locals, police immediately responded to rescue the boy.

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19:30 | Dec 24, 2021