South Sulawesi
Coverage of South Sulawesi in the Nexus archive.
- Unknown number of people missing after Indonesian ferry fire kills 5
An Indonesian ferry caught fire off the main island of Java, killing five people and leaving an unknown number missing. Rescuers saved 231 passengers from the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry, which was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Makassar in South Sulawesi with an initial reported 271 passengers. Survivors described jumping overboard and staying afloat for hours before being rescued.
- 5 killed, dozens missing after blaze breaks out on Indonesia ferry
Five people were killed and dozens are missing after a fire broke out on the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- 5 killed, dozens missing after blaze breaks out on Indonesia ferry
Five people were killed and dozens are missing after a fire broke out on the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry, which was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
A fire broke out on the Indonesian ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2, killing at least five people and leaving 41 missing after it caught fire while traveling from Surabaya to Makassar with 271 passengers and crew. Rescue efforts by nearby vessels and authorities saved 225 individuals, but the cause of the blaze remains under investigation. The incident highlights ongoing ferry safety concerns in Indonesia.
- Drowning of Indonesian teen at tourist spot spurs calls for tighter safety rules
A 17-year-old Indonesian student, Elmi Febrianti, drowned at a popular tourist spot in Apparalang, Bulukumba Regency, after falling into the sea while taking a selfie on limestone cliffs. The incident occurred on June 7 and prompted calls for stricter safety regulations at the site.
- Indonesia Releases Details on Export Overhaul of Palm, Coal
Indonesia has announced details on an export overhaul for palm and coal. The article notes palm oil prices near a two-month high, influenced by Malaysia's strong exports, Argentine soybean crop concerns, and worries over Indonesian palm production.
- Indonesian Palm Oil Sinks as Commodity Overhaul Sows Confusion
Indonesian palm oil prices are declining amid a commodity market overhaul that has created uncertainty in the sector. The market confusion is affecting palm oil producers and traders in Indonesia, a major global palm oil producer.