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A brief report on International Training Course Sustainable Water Resources Management 2015
June 03, 2015
The faculty of Environment and Resources Studies, Mahidol University Thailand, in collaboration with the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and Technical Cooperation Directorate (TCD) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, organized an International Training Course on "Sustainable Water Resources Management" on May 18-22, 2015 at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University.
Greater Jakarta: Daan Mogot Apartments Lack Clean Water
June 03, 2015
The quality of tap water in low-cost apartments in Daan Mogot, West Jakarta, is poor. Besides being visibly dirty, the water also causes skin rashes.
The quality of tap water in low-cost apartments in Daan Mogot, West Jakarta, is poor. Besides being visibly dirty, the water also causes skin rashes.
PAM Jaya to Negotiate Contracts to Provide Poor with Tap Water
June 03, 2015
City-owned water operator PT PAM Jaya is planning to renegotiate contracts with two private operators — PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) and PT Aetra Air Jakarta (Aetra) — to allow PAM Jaya to construct new connections in the city.
City-owned water operator PT PAM Jaya is planning to renegotiate contracts with two private operators — PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) and PT Aetra Air Jakarta (Aetra) — to allow PAM Jaya to construct new connections in the city.
At Least 14 Hotspots Detected in Penajam, East Kalimantan
June 03, 2015
At least 14 hotspots, which have a high risk to trigger wildfires, were detected in Penajam, East Kalimantan Province.
At least 14 hotspots, which have a high risk to trigger wildfires, were detected in Penajam, East Kalimantan Province.
IAPH Members Discuss Smart Ports in Hamburg
June 02, 2015
A total of 180 port operators from 90 countries, including four from Indonesia, attended the 29th World Port Conference held by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) in Hamburg, Germany, on June 1-5, 2015.
More Flooding in Texas After Storms
May 31, 2015
Rain caused flooding on roads in parts of Texas on Saturday, an official said, after severe weather killed at least 24 people during the week and prompted U.S. President Barack Obama to declare a disaster in the state.
Java, Nusa Tenggara Face Drought During Dry Season
May 31, 2015
Drought and water crisis are predicted to hit several regions in Indonesia although dry season is believed to be less extreme this year.
China, Indonesia Agree to Establish Educational Cooperation
May 31, 2015
Indonesia and China have agreed to establish cooperation in the educational, social and cultural fields as part of efforts to enhance bilateral relations.
Magnitude 8.5 Quake Strikes Off Eastern Japan
May 31, 2015
A magnitude 8.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan on Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo, but there was no danger of a tsunami and no reports of damage since the quake was extremely deep.
Volcano Erupts on Remote Japanese Island
May 31, 2015
A volcano erupted on a remote Japanese island on Friday, blasting black smoke thousands of meters into the sky and forcing residents to flee by boat and an airline to re-route flights.