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Indonesia Deploys Troops and Aircraft to Combat Kalimantan Wildfires
EnvironmentAl Jazeeratempo-englishantara-english1h ago3 sources

Indonesia Deploys Troops and Aircraft to Combat Kalimantan Wildfires

Indonesia is bolstering its efforts to combat wildfires in Kalimantan by deploying 1,500 troops and eight aircraft, including six helicopters, and implementing cloud seeding. The government is prioritizing ground operations and building drilled wells while urging post-fire reviews to prevent future recurrences.

Worldpublico18d ago

Sarawak, Malaysia Faces Increase in Crocodile Encounters

The crocodile population in Sarawak, Malaysia, on Borneo island, has surpassed 25,000 in 2024, a significant recovery after being nearly decimated by over-exploitation in the 1980s, leading to more human-crocodile encounters.

AirBorneo Faces Criticism Over High Prices and Disruptions
Worldchannel-news-asia1mo ago

AirBorneo Faces Criticism Over High Prices and Disruptions

Sarawak's state-owned airline, AirBorneo, has drawn criticism from passengers due to high prices and flight disruptions. Analysts suggest that the East Malaysian state needs to address these issues to prevent negative public perception from escalating into a political problem.

Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash on Indonesia's Borneo Island
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Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash on Indonesia's Borneo Island

A helicopter crashed in the jungle on Indonesia's Borneo island, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board. The incident occurred in West Kalimantan.

Quick-thinking villagers in Malaysia’s Sabah stop runaway train with rail trolley
WorldSCMP5mo ago

Quick-thinking villagers in Malaysia’s Sabah stop runaway train with rail trolley

A group of quick-thinking villagers swooped to the rescue of a runaway train in the East Malaysian state of Sabah on Tuesday, sacrificing a vital motorised rail trolley to force the carriage to stop. The incident unfolded at about 7.30am as the train was carrying passengers – including teachers and families with young children – on their regular morning commute from Tenom to the Pangi subdistrict in southwest Sabah, on the island of Borneo. The train suffered a brake failure, according to loc...

Major 7.1 quake strikes off Malaysian coast
WorldReutersaftonbladetle-figaro+5hinduTimes of Indiadh-les-sportsnaftemporikinewsbeast6mo ago8 sources

Major 7.1 quake strikes off Malaysian coast

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck parts of Borneo island early Monday, local time, off the coast of Malaysia.

Indonesia Deploys Soldiers, Investigates Corporations Over Borneo Wildfires
WorldSCMPtempo-english2h ago2 sources

Indonesia Deploys Soldiers, Investigates Corporations Over Borneo Wildfires

Indonesia has deployed an additional 1,500 soldiers to Borneo to combat widespread wildfires, which have caused thick smog. Authorities are also investigating four corporations for their potential role in the Kalimantan forest fires, warning of legal action and permit revocation for violators.

Critically Endangered Orangutan Born at Madrid Zoo
ScienceFrance 24delfi-lt4mo ago2 sources

Critically Endangered Orangutan Born at Madrid Zoo

A critically endangered Borneo orangutan has been born at the Madrid Zoo, marking a significant event for conservation efforts. The birth of the infant orangutan contributes to the species' survival.

AirBorneo Apologizes for Flight Disruptions in Sabah and Sarawak
Worldmalay-mail2mo ago

AirBorneo Apologizes for Flight Disruptions in Sabah and Sarawak

AirBorneo has issued an apology for recent flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations, affecting services in Sabah and Sarawak. The airline has committed to service recovery, while the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia is monitoring the situation.

Borneo Orangutan Cub Born at Madrid Zoo
Environmentel-mundola-vanguardia4mo ago2 sources

Borneo Orangutan Cub Born at Madrid Zoo

A new Borneo orangutan cub has been born at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid, adding to the population of one of the planet's most endangered species. This birth is a significant event for conservation efforts.

Strong Earthquake Shakes Eastern Malaysia
Politicsdelfi-ltchannel-news-asia6mo ago2 sources

Strong Earthquake Shakes Eastern Malaysia

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island early Monday morning, according to US seismologists.