North Sumatra.
province of Indonesia
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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A university professor informed The Guardian that the Batang Toru forest is located in Sumatra, Indonesia.Well supported8 reports
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Conservation strategies are being advised regarding the river basin issues in Batang Toru, North Sumatra, involving experts from National University.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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The Banda Sea is designated as a protected area, serving as a crucial economic lifeline for fishers in the region of North Sumatra, Indonesia.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Gibran Rakabuming Raka initiated a priority government program with Vice President Prabowo Subianto in North Sumatra.Some support1 report
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The National Nutrition Agency is overseeing meal distribution within the province of North Sumatra.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A food poisoning outbreak occurred in North Sumatra, linked to the free meal program for children.Some support6 reports
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North Sumatra is developing into a leading investor hub outside of Java, supported by local firms and the requirements of the IDX capital market ecosystem.Some support1 report
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Lake Toba, located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, has been recognized with Geopark status by UNESCO.Some support1 report
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Soldiers were deployed and led a disaster mitigation task force in the Karo region of North Sumatra.Some support3 reports
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Gibran Rakabuming Raka toured South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, and Central Tapanuli to review ongoing disaster recovery efforts.Some support2 reports
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Volcanic activity intensified in North Sumatra, Indonesia.Some support1 report
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Kualanamu International Airport is located in Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra.Some support3 reports
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A volcanic eruption in North Sumatra province forces 30,000 people to evacuate their homes.Some support14 reports
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Ashfall from the Sinabung eruption is currently affecting the areas of North Sumatra and Berastagi.Well supported6 reports
One to three months ago
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The Ministry of Social Affairs is disbursing disaster recovery assistance to the provinces of North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
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Maman discussed long-term support for business owners in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.Some support1 report
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Earthquake tremors were felt in Kabanjahe with the epicenter near Simalungun regency.Some support4 reports
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Minister Raja Juli Antoni is overseeing development policy in North Sumatra, specifically within the Batang Toru area.Some support1 report
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Workshops and training involving Indonesian agencies and US guardsmen took place in Sibolga and Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra.Some support1 report
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Ulos textile is associated with Batak communities of North Sumatra.Some support1 report
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A plant provides critical power for the island grid, which includes the province of North Sumatra facing energy strain.Some support1 report
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A spokesperson for the North Sumatra Police force commented on the Ferry Walintukan.Some support1 report
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A bridge program is targeting infrastructure gaps and disaster-affected areas across Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra.Some support1 report
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Aid comparison and protests erupt as residents evaluate the disbursement of disaster recovery funds in Aceh, Langkat, and North Sumatra following the Nov 2025 disaster.Some support2 reports
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Flash floods swept across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, while Agincourt Resources operates a gold mine in North Sumatra.Some support1 report
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Cyclone Senyar impacted the island of Sumatra, with the main habitat being in North Sumatra.Some support7 reports
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Mandailing Natal is a regency located within the province of North Sumatra.Some support1 report
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M.P. Evans Group Plc operates in five Indonesian provinces, including Aceh, North Sumatra, East Kalimantan, South Sumatra, and Bangka Belitung.Some support3 reports
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Land issues are impacting specific provinces in Indonesia, including West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh.Some support1 report
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The daughter of Syawaluddin left her hometown in North Sumatra on June 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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A BDL officer tortured and killed Luis in North Sumatra.Some support1 report
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Army personnel are implicated in violence related to plantation activities in North Sumatra.Some support1 report
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The ecosystem of Sumatra is located in North Sumatra.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Extreme rainfall caused landslides in the Tapanuli orangutan habitat in North Sumatra, Indonesia.Some support1 report
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A corruption court case is underway in North Sumatra, with proceedings taking place in Deli Serdang, involving a presiding judge.Some support1 report
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Around North Sumatra this week
News at the entities that move North Sumatra most-
UNESCO StructuralA dialogue was held in Hà Nội focusing on heritage and authenticity, involving UNESCO.Moves North Sumatra
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Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita OperationalAn Indonesian minister and economist participated in a Jakarta forum discussing economic policy and calling for dialogue with BRICS.Moves North Sumatra
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National Disaster Management Agency OperationalThe National Disaster Management Agency, led by Suharyanto, is managing the haze and fire response in Kalimantan.Moves North Sumatra
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United States Geological Survey Shared contextTremors were reported in San Jose, California, on September 27, 2026.Moves North Sumatra
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National Nutrition Agency Shared contextA fatal incident in Indonesia prompts a review of food safety standards.Moves North Sumatra
Connections
The 40 strongest of 354, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
North Labuhanbatu Structural
North Labuhanbatu is geographically contained within the boundaries of North Sumatra.
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South Tapanuli Structural
South Tapanuli is administratively defined as a district within the larger region of North Sumatra.
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Karo Structural
Karo is an administrative district located within the province of North Sumatra.
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Medan Structural
Medan is the formal capital and administrative hub of the North Sumatra province.
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UNESCO Structural
UNESCO formally recognizes North Sumatra's status as a Geopark site.
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Abdurachman Structural
A's professional duties involve monitoring and evaluating program implementation within the operational boundaries of North Sumatra.
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Ministry of Social Affairs Transactional
The Ministry of Social Affairs is currently providing disaster recovery aid to the region of North Sumatra.
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Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita Operational
A is actively involved in leading and executing post-disaster recovery efforts within the region of North Sumatra.
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Deli Serdang Structural
A is the larger administrative province that contains B, establishing shared administrative jurisdiction.
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Raja Juli Antoni Structural
Raja Juli Antoni serves as a minister overseeing development policy within North Sumatra.
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National Disaster Management Agency Operational
The National Disaster Management Agency actively manages disaster response and evacuation activities within North Sumatra.
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Berastagi Shared context
Berastagi is a city located within the North Sumatra province.
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National Nutrition Agency Shared context
The National Nutrition Agency operates within North Sumatra, overseeing meal distribution activities in the province.
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Kabanjahe Shared context
Kabanjahe was affected by the earthquake that originated in the North Sumatra region.
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BRI Danareksa Sekuritas Shared context
BRI Danareksa Sekuritas operates within the economic context of North Sumatra, contributing to the regional market ecosystem.
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Sumatra Shared context
North Sumatra is a geographical province located within the larger island of Sumatra.
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Java Mentioned together
North Sumatra is highlighted as a growing investor hub when compared to Java.
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Kualanamu International Airport Shared context
The airport is geographically situated within the boundaries of North Sumatra.
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Langkat Shared context
Both locations are implicated in the shared situational context of a major disaster requiring aid disbursement.
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Serdang Bedagai Shared context
As a larger geographical area, North Sumatra provides the macro-environmental context, including weather patterns, that influences the smaller administrative unit of Serdang Bedagai.
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Simalungun Shared context
Simalungun is a regency located within the province of North Sumatra.
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Tebing Tinggi Shared context
A is the larger geographical region within which B is situated.
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Rohmat Marzuki Shared context
The relationship is contextual, based on the region's current state of experiencing disasters.
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Sibolga Shared context
Sibolga is a location situated within the geographical context of North Sumatra.
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Tito Karnavian Shared context
Tito Karnavian is discussed in the context of North Sumatra regarding efforts toward economic recovery and budgeting.
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Army Shared context
The Army was observed leading a disaster mitigation task force within the province of North Sumatra.
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Aceh Shared context
The regions share a situational context as they were both affected by flash floods and post-disaster recovery efforts.
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United States Geological Survey Shared context
The USGS monitors geological activity, including earthquakes, within the geographical region of North Sumatra.
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sport Shared context
North Sumatra serves as the geographical context and home base for the Tapanuli orangutan population, which is linked to the broader concept of sport.
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Mandailing Natal Shared context
Mandailing Natal is administratively located within the province of North Sumatra.
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Muhammad Kasim Shared context
Muhammad Kasim serves as a presiding judge in the North Sumatra Corruption Court.
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Banda Sea Shared context
The two entities are linked as part of a larger protected area coverage.
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Indonesian Army Shared context
The Indonesian Army operates within the geographical context of North Sumatra, specifically during instances of plantation violence.
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ministry Shared context
The ministry is operating within North Sumatra to finalize recovery efforts following devastating floods.
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Kurnia Shared context
Kurnia is associated with a bridge program targeting infrastructure gaps within North Sumatra.
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Nias Island Shared context
Nias Island is geographically located within the region of North Sumatra.
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Central Tapanuli Shared context
Central Tapanuli is a specific sub-region located within the broader geographical context of North Sumatra.
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Maman Shared context
Maman discussed long-term support for business owners while operating within the context of North Sumatra.
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Eti Shared context
Eti is observed operating within the context of post-disaster recovery efforts in North Sumatra.
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Syawaluddin Shared context
Syawaluddin is associated with North Sumatra as his former hometown.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
10 events- The Banda Sea is designated as a protected area, serving as a crucial economic lifeline for fishers in the region of North Sumatra, Indonesia.
- Gibran Rakabuming Raka initiated a priority government program with Vice President Prabowo Subianto in North Sumatra.
- The National Nutrition Agency is overseeing meal distribution within the province of North Sumatra.
- A food poisoning outbreak occurred in North Sumatra, linked to the free meal program for children.
- North Sumatra is developing into a leading investor hub outside of Java, supported by local firms and the requirements of the IDX capital market ecosystem.
- Lake Toba, located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, has been recognized with Geopark status by UNESCO.
- Soldiers were deployed and led a disaster mitigation task force in the Karo region of North Sumatra.
- Gibran Rakabuming Raka toured South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, and Central Tapanuli to review ongoing disaster recovery efforts.
- Volcanic activity intensified in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
- Kualanamu International Airport is located in Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra.
August 2026
8 events- Conservation strategies are being advised regarding the river basin issues in Batang Toru, North Sumatra, involving experts from National University.
- A volcanic eruption in North Sumatra province forces 30,000 people to evacuate their homes.
- Ashfall from the Sinabung eruption is currently affecting the areas of North Sumatra and Berastagi.
- Maman discussed long-term support for business owners in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
- Earthquake tremors were felt in Kabanjahe with the epicenter near Simalungun regency.
- Minister Raja Juli Antoni is overseeing development policy in North Sumatra, specifically within the Batang Toru area.
- Workshops and training involving Indonesian agencies and US guardsmen took place in Sibolga and Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra.
- Ulos textile is associated with Batak communities of North Sumatra.
July 2026
8 events- A plant provides critical power for the island grid, which includes the province of North Sumatra facing energy strain.
- A spokesperson for the North Sumatra Police force commented on the Ferry Walintukan.
- A bridge program is targeting infrastructure gaps and disaster-affected areas across Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra.
- Aid comparison and protests erupt as residents evaluate the disbursement of disaster recovery funds in Aceh, Langkat, and North Sumatra following the Nov 2025 disaster.
- Flash floods swept across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, while Agincourt Resources operates a gold mine in North Sumatra.
- Mandailing Natal is a regency located within the province of North Sumatra.
- M.P. Evans Group Plc operates in five Indonesian provinces, including Aceh, North Sumatra, East Kalimantan, South Sumatra, and Bangka Belitung.
- Land issues are impacting specific provinces in Indonesia, including West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh.
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June 2026
9 events- A university professor informed The Guardian that the Batang Toru forest is located in Sumatra, Indonesia.
- The Ministry of Social Affairs is disbursing disaster recovery assistance to the provinces of North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh.
- Cyclone Senyar impacted the island of Sumatra, with the main habitat being in North Sumatra.
- The daughter of Syawaluddin left her hometown in North Sumatra on June 29, 2026.
- A BDL officer tortured and killed Luis in North Sumatra.
- Army personnel are implicated in violence related to plantation activities in North Sumatra.
- The ecosystem of Sumatra is located in North Sumatra.
- Extreme rainfall caused landslides in the Tapanuli orangutan habitat in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
- A corruption court case is underway in North Sumatra, with proceedings taking place in Deli Serdang, involving a presiding judge.