Aceh Developments
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A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck North Sumatra, with tremors felt in Aceh, Indonesia. Separately, Indonesian financial bodies are collaborating to strengthen women entrepreneurs in Aceh. Meanwhile, the Aceh Military Chief has ordered increased forest fire patrols due to the dry season.
Jusuf Kalla Criticizes Aceh Riots, Urges Peace Preservation
- Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla criticized recent riots in Banda Aceh during the 21st Aceh Peace Day commemoration. - Kalla stated the disturbances do not reflect the majority of Acehnese who value the peace achieved through the 2005 Helsinki MoU. - He suggested the riots stemmed from internal group dynamics and dissatisfaction with local leadership, rather than a rejection of the c…
Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Shakes North Sumatra, Felt in Aceh
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra, on Saturday afternoon at 5:57 PM WIB. - The earthquake occurred at a depth of 163 kilometers and was felt in parts of Aceh provin…
PNM and OJK Strengthen Women Entrepreneurs in Aceh
- PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) are collaborating to strengthen micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) led by women in Aceh, Indonesia. - The par…
Indonesian financial bodies boost Aceh's women entrepreneurs
- PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) are collaborating to empower ultra-micro women entrepreneurs in Aceh, Indonesia. - The initiative provides not only cap…