Indonesia’s Bengkulu-Lampung Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has confirmed that a Sumatran tiger had been seen wandering on the Tanggamus-Krui Pesisir Barat bypass road in Lampung Province.
Indonesia spots Sumatran tiger wandering on road (Photo: antaranews.com)
Jakarta (VNA) - ♕ Indonesia’s Bengkulu-Lampung Natural ResourcesConservation Agency (BKSDA) has confirmedthat a Sumatran tiger had been seen wandering on the Tanggamus-Krui PesisirBarat bypass road in Lampung Province.
Theagency's head for Lampung's Conservation Region III, Joko Susilo said that aperson passing through the Sanggi Bengkunat Road in the Bukit Barisan SelatanNational Park's area captured a video of the tiger. It was the second time for those passing throughthe road section of the west coast of the Trans Sumatra Highway to spot a tiger. He revealed that the tigerthat was quite recently spotted wandering was similar to the one a localresident recorded on video on February 9, 2024. He added that the BKSDA will make mitigation efforts torespond to the sightings. The agencystill awaits detailed information and will coordinate with a team of personnelon the ground. ANTARA newsagency reported earlier that several tiger attacks had occurred inWest Lampung District, Lampung province, in February and March this year. In March, a resident of Sukamarga village in Suoh sub-district, West Lampung district, survived a Sumatran tiger's attack thoughhe suffered serious injuries on his head. Accordingto West Lampung Police Chief Adjunct Sen. Coms, Samanan, 41, was admitted to Liwa Public Hospital formedical treatment after being attacked while working on his farmland. He foughtoff the tiger that attacked him and managed to escape. In February thisyear, two local residents were killed by Sumatran tigers.
Sumatran tigers, the smallest of all tigers,are currently a critically endangered species only found on Sumatra,Indonesia's second-largest island.
Tigers are on the brink of e⭕xtinction owing to deforestation,poaching, and conflicts between wild animals and local people due to theirdwindling habitats./.
The authorities of Indonesia's Batam Island officially started on March 31 the operation of direct shipment from Batuampar Port to China's Guangzhou and Shenzhen to boost trade between the two countries.
Indonesia will be able to cut the domestic prices of electric vehicles (EV) by up to 30% by taking the initiative to manufacture its own EV batteries, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said as reported by the national news agency Antara.
The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
The 2025 ASEAN- the Republic of Korea (RoK) Connectivity Forum that opened in Jakarta on June 17 reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a connected, resilient future by advancing the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan.
The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
Indonesia spots Sumatran tiger wandering on road (Photo: antaranews.com) 
