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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Search continues for Indonesia quarry collapse victims, death toll at 17
Authorities in Indonesia are continuing their search for eight individuals. They are trapped after a rock collapse at a quarry in West Java. The incident has already claimed 17 lives. Six people sustained injuries. The collapse occurred in Cirebon. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident. Concerns are rising about worker safety standards at the quarry. In this handout photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers search for victims at the site of a collapsed natural stones quarry in Cirebon district , West Java province, Indonesia, Friday, May 30, 2025. (BASARNAS via AP) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Indonesian authorities will continue searching on Sunday for eight people trapped in a rock collapse at a quarry in West Java, where the death toll has reached 17 with six injured, the search and rescue agency Basarnas toll, as reported by the victims' families, is provisional, the agency said in a statement late on site of Friday's collapse in Cirebon is dangerous and "does not meet safety standards for workers", West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi posted on Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry said in a statement it would investigate the cause of the collapse and conduct an assessment to identify any potential further Regency is prone to soil movement, especially when precipitation is above normal, while the area of the collapse has a cliff slope, the chief of the ministry's geological agency, Muhammad Wafid, said in the said the undercutting method used in the open mining area and the steep slope may also have played a role in the collapse."While carrying out evacuation and search efforts, (rescuers) must pay attention to the weather and steep slopes, and not carry out activities during and after heavy rain, because this area still has the potential for further landslides that could hit or bury officers," Wafid said.
The Star
4 days ago
- General
- The Star
Rockfall at Indonesian limestone quarry kills 13
In this handout photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers search for victims at the site of a collapsed natural stones quarry in Cirebon district, West Java province, Indonesia, Friday, May 30, 2025. - BASARNAS via AP CIREBON: At least thirteen people were killed and a dozen injured Friday (May 30) in a rockfall at a limestone quarry on Indonesia's Java island, disaster official said. The company overseeing the mine was operating legally but safety standards were lacking, according to West Java governor Dedi Mulyadi, who said he had ordered its closure following the accident. Workers and heavy equipment were buried when rocks suddenly crumbled at the mining site in the city of Cirebon in West Java province at around 09:30 am local time (0230 GMT). "Until now, 13 people have been found dead. Around five to six people might still be buried, and the figure might change," the head of the local disaster agency, Deni Nurcahya told AFP. Rescuers decided to halt the evacuation and resume the operation Saturday morning for fear of another rockfall, he said. Previously, the local police chief, Sumarni, who like many Indonesians has one name told AFP that at least 12 people were injured and have been taken to hospitals. Friday's incident was the second time the quarry collapsed. Parts of the mine collapsed in February but there were no casualties reported. "I decided to shut down the pit permanently, not just this pit but also other pits nearby," Dedi told Metro TV. Mining accidents are common across the mineral-rich South-East Asian archipelago, especially in unlicensed sites where safety protocols are often ignored. In 2023, eight workers died after being trapped in an illegal gold mine in Central Java. In July last year at least 23 people died and 35 others were missing when a landslide hit a remote village near an illegal gold mine on the central island of Sulawesi. - AFP
RNZ News
23-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Pacific news in brief for 23 May
This handout photo taken and released on May 19, 2025 by Indonesia's search and rescue agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers recovering bodies after hours of heavy rain triggered flooding and a landslide near a gold mine. Photo: AFP PHOTO / INDONESIA SEARCH AND RESCUE AGENCY (BASARNAS) Indonesia's state news agency Antara has reported 10 people are confirmed dead in the Arfak mountains district of West Papua, following a flash flood and landslide. The head of the Manokwari office of the national search and rescue agency, Yefri Sabaruddin, said the search and rescue operation involved 127 personnel from various organisations. He said local residents and families of victims have also contributed to the search and rescue. As of Wednesday, he said 10 people were still missing. Reuters previously reported the disaster engulfed temporary shelters used by miners. Samoa's Ministry of Finance says its public debt stands at just over 800 million tala (about US$289 million), as at December last year. The Ministry said it issued a press statement to address misinformation being shared. This debt is as at the end of the second quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, which is last December. It consists of 93.4 percent external debt and 6.5 percent domestic debt. The three major external creditors for Samoa include the EXIM Bank of China, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank, with the Unit Trust of Samoa being the only domestic creditor. The ministry said one of Samoa's fiscal rules is the debt to GDP ratio of 50 percent, and as at December the ratio stood at 23.2 per cent. The finance ministry said since 2017, Samoa has not borrowed but rather utilized grants received from all its development partners for its national development. A new partnership between Australia and JCS Enterprise is set to expand cocoa sourcing and market access for Solomon Islands farmers in northeast Guadalcanal. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Rod Hilton, said this partnership is creating reliable markets for farmers, creating more local jobs, and enabling Solomon Islands cocoa to reach its full export potential. The partnership will help with financing for a vehicle suited to the rough terrain in cocoa-growing areas east of the Bokokimbo River, as well as upgrading JCS's cocoa storage capacity and sourcing operations to improve cocoa quality. As it prepares for the country's 50th anniversary celebrations, the Papua New Guinea Government has revealed plans for what has been dubbed Defence Week - the first week of September. PNG Defence Force personnel have briefed the Prime Minister James Marape on what is planned, with up to 11 foreign defence forces taking part in activities on land, sea, and air. An air show featuring fighter jets, helicopters, and military cargo planes will be held, while there will also be a naval display, and a military tattoo featuring all of the defence contingents. The 50th anniversary events, throughout the month of September, are expected to attract thousands of citizens, dignitaries, and international visitors.
Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
MMEA rescues 30 Indonesians after boat capsizes off Tanjung Penawar
KOTA TINGGI, May 21 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) managed to rescue 30 Indonesian passengers of a boat that capsized at 19.3 nautical miles north east of Tanjung Penawar here yesterday. Its Johor deputy-general (operations) Capt (M) Kama Azri Kamil said the Johor Bahru Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) received preliminary information from the Tanjung Pinang National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) at 9 am after the boat capsized in its Maritime Search and Rescue Region. He added that the MRSC coordinated the search and rescue effort with the help of BASARNAS before MMEA assets were mobilised to rescue the victims. 'During the incident, the vessel Andros Spirit that was nearby acted immediately to provide aid and rescue victims, while KM Sibuan along with other assets including boats Petir 11 and Penggalang 15 were also dispatched to the location to help with the rescue. 'All victims were placed on the Andros Spirit and accompanied to the Indonesian maritime border to be handed over to KN Rantos, KN Kalimasadha and KN Tanjung Datu for further action,' he said in a statement today. Kama Azri said the success of the operation was a result of the close ties between regional maritime enforcement agencies and the swift action of all involved. 'The MMEA is always committed to ensuring the safety of national waters and continues to cooperate in cross-border operations to protect lives at sea,' he added. — Bernama
RNZ News
19-05-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Six dead after landslide in West Papua, more missing
This handout photo taken and released on May 19, 2025 by Indonesia's search and rescue agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers recovering bodies after hours of heavy rain triggered flooding and a landslide near a gold mine. Photo: AFP PHOTO / INDONESIA SEARCH AND RESCUE AGENCY (BASARNAS) Six workers in West Papua are dead after a landslide at a gold mine. Reuters reported torrential rains on Monday forced a halt to the search for the 14 still missing after the disaster, which engulfed temporary shelters used by miners. Abdul Muhari, the spokesperson of Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency, said the rains had triggered Friday's landslide, which hit a small mine run by residents of the Arfak mountains. Authorities will resume their search on Tuesday. Yefri Sabaruddin, the head of a team of 40 rescuers, including police and military officials, told Reuters it took 12 hours to travel to the site from the nearest town. He said the search effort was hampered by "damaged roads and mountainous tracks as well as bad weather". Small-scale and illegal mining has often led to accidents in Indonesia, where mineral resources are located in remote areas in conditions difficult for authorities to regulate. Last September, at least 15 people died in the collapse of an illegal gold mine in Indonesia's province of West Sumatra following a landslide caused by heavy rains. The Turkish Embassy in Jakarta has commented on social media, saying: "We are deeply saddened to learn that landslide in West Papua Province, boat accident in Bengkulu and explosion at ammunition disposal site in West Java have caused many lives and injuries". "We extend our sincere condolences to the brotherly people and the Government of Indonesia."
