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Telin and BW Digital Launch NCC Subsea Cable to Boost Indonesia-Singapore Connectivity

Telin and BW Digital Launch NCC Subsea Cable to Boost Indonesia-Singapore Connectivity

Telkom Indonesia's international arm, Telin, in collaboration with BW Digital, has successfully launched the Nongsa Changi Cable (NCC), a subsea cable linking Singapore and Indonesia. The 50-km cable, first announced in July 2024, is designed with 24 fiber pairs to provide over 1.6 petabits per second of new capacity between Changi and Batam. This infrastructure aims to enhance connectivity between data centers in both countries, supporting the growing demand for cloud services, AI, and data center interconnection. The NCC is part of Telin's broader Indonesia Cable Express (ICE) project, which plans to establish seven cable systems by 2028. The project underscores Batam's emerging role as a digital hub, with its data center industry growing 22% year-on-year, surpassing the national average.
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Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard as survivor describes a chaotic sinking

Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard as survivor describes a chaotic sinking

Guyana's prime minister says a ferry that capsized over the weekend had as many as 179 people aboard, far more than listed on its manifest
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China's Sulphuric Acid Export Collapse Disrupts Global Battery Metal Supply Chains

China's Sulphuric Acid Export Collapse Disrupts Global Battery Metal Supply Chains

China's Sulphuric Acid Export Collapse Disrupts Global Battery Metal Supply Chains
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Indonesia's Culture Ministry Enhances Air Connectivity for Cultural Tourism Growth

Indonesia's Culture Ministry Enhances Air Connectivity for Cultural Tourism Growth

Indonesia's Culture Ministry, in collaboration with InJourney and Garuda Indonesia, is working to improve air connectivity to cultural destinations. Culture Minister Fadli Zon emphasized the importance of stronger connectivity to maximize Indonesia's cultural wealth as a global tourism attraction. The initiative focuses on increasing direct international flights to key cultural sites like Yogyakarta and Jambi. Garuda Indonesia is reviewing its flight network to support these destinations, while InJourney aims to position Yogyakarta as a leading cultural tourism gateway. This cooperation is part of a broader effort to revitalize cultural tourism and increase international arrivals.
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Indonesian Maritime Rescue: Five Survivors Found After Four Days at Sea

Indonesian Maritime Rescue: Five Survivors Found After Four Days at Sea

In a remarkable maritime rescue operation, five individuals who went missing after a passenger boat sank off the coast of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, were found alive after four days. The survivors, including a 7-year-old girl, were discovered by a passing fishing boat near Matallang Island. They managed to stay afloat by clinging to a fishing trap and debris from their sunken vessel. The incident occurred on a Wednesday, and the rescue took place on the following Saturday, highlighting the resilience and survival instincts of those involved. The Anatolian News Agency and Al Jazeera reported on the rescue, which has captured international attention due to the extraordinary circumstances and the survival of the young child.
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Indonesian Maritime Rescue Saves Five After Four Days Adrift

Indonesian Maritime Rescue Saves Five After Four Days Adrift

In a remarkable maritime rescue operation, five individuals were found alive after being adrift for four days following the sinking of their passenger boat off South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The survivors, including a 7-year-old girl, were discovered by a passing fishing boat near Matallang Island. They managed to stay afloat by clinging to a fishing trap and debris from their sunken vessel. The incident highlights the dangers faced by passengers on small boats in the region, where maritime accidents are not uncommon.
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Rescuers find 5 survivors and are still looking for 20 others after boat sinks in Indonesia

Rescuers find 5 survivors and are still looking for 20 others after boat sinks in Indonesia

Rescuers have found five survivors, including a 7-year-old girl, from a passenger boat that sank earlier in the week in eastern Indonesia waters and are searching for 20 other people still missing
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Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat

Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat

Rescuers in eastern Indonesia have found two more survivors from a passenger boat that sank earlier in the week
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Rescuers Search for Missing After Boat Sinks in Indonesia

Rescuers Search for Missing After Boat Sinks in Indonesia

Rescuers in Indonesia have found five survivors from a passenger boat that sank in eastern Indonesian waters, with 20 people still missing. The KM Nurul Salsa, carrying 78 passengers and crew, experienced engine failure and sank near the Selayar Islands. The survivors were found clinging to a fish trap and have been taken for health checkups. The incident highlights the challenges of maritime safety in Indonesia, where lax safety standards and overcrowding often lead to accidents.
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San Francisco Police Locate Sunken Alcatraz Boat, Face Challenges in Recovery

San Francisco Police Locate Sunken Alcatraz Boat, Face Challenges in Recovery

The San Francisco Police Department has located the sunken 49-foot cabin cruiser, Volare, which disappeared beneath San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island. The vessel was found resting between 120 and 130 feet below the surface in a heavily dredged shipping channel. The boat sank during a memorial service for the deceased daughter and niece of John and Clifford Boisa, with 20 close friends and relatives aboard. A massive wave is believed to have struck the three-deck vessel, causing it to list, flood, and roll over. Only about half of the passengers were wearing life jackets, and 16 people were rescued by nearby civilian boaters and emergency crews. Two family members remain missing and are presumed dead. The police are using sonar and remotely operated underwater vehicles to inspect the wreckage and determine if it can be safely raised.