TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Here are the highlights: Turkey to Export 48 KAAN Fighter Jets to Indonesia, Erdogan Announces; Raja Ampat Named Must-Visit Destination in New York Times' List of 52 Best Places; and Garuda Indonesia Investigates Lost Phone Incident on Flight GA 716.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Turkey to Export 48 KAAN Fighter Jets to Indonesia, Erdogan Announces
Turkey will produce and export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia based on a new defense agreement, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as reported by Anadolu.
In a post on platform X, Erdogan praised the contributors to the KAAN project, especially the Defense Industry Secretariat (SSB) and the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), as the export agreement was signed, reaching a record value.
He promised that Indonesia's local capabilities would also be utilized in the production of KAAN.
2. Raja Ampat Named Must-Visit Destination in New York Times' List of 52 Best Places
Raja Ampat continues to capture the world's attention. The regency located at the eastern tip of Indonesia has been included in The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2025" list. In its January 2025 publication, the American daily newspaper placed Raja Ampat on par with world-class destinations such as the Galpagos Islands, New York City Museums, and the Lofoten Islands in Norway.
In an article written by New York Times journalist Ratha Tep, Raja Ampat is described as a hidden paradise that encompasses the world's most diverse marine ecosystem, the Coral Triangle. The area, consisting of 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals, holds a stunning natural landscape both underwater and on land.
3. Garuda Indonesia Investigates Lost Phone Incident on Flight GA 716
Garuda Indonesia has responded to a social media post showing a passenger on flight GA 716 from Jakarta to Melbourne losing their mobile phone. Garuda Indonesia's Commercial Director, Ade R. Susardi, stated that the management regrets the incident.
Ade explained that the incident occurred on June 6, 2025. "Garuda Indonesia regrets the incident and apologizes for the discomfort experienced by the passenger," he said in a written statement on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Garuda is currently investigating the case with relevant stakeholders to support the reporting process. The internal team has also identified the chronological sequence of events by interviewing the cabin crew on duty. "To facilitate the investigation process, all cabin crews on duty have been temporarily suspended from flight duties," said Ade.
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Walhi Urges Govt to Revoke PT Gag Nikel Mining Permit in Raja Ampat
10 jam lalu
Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) urges the government to revoke the mining permit of PT Gag Nikel in Raja Ampat.
PT Gag Nikel Has Operated Since 1972, Remains Licensed, Minister Bahlil Says
12 jam lalu
Bahlil stated that PT Gag Nikel, a nickel mining company operating on Gag Island in Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua, has been active since 1972
Raja Ampat Named Must-Visit Destination in New York Times' List of 52 Best Places
14 jam lalu
Raja Ampat in Indonesia continues to capture the world's attention. Check out also the other 6 destinations in the 2025 New York Times' List.
Turkey to Export 48 KAAN Fighter Jets to Indonesia, Erdogan Announces
1 hari lalu
Turkey will produce and export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia.
Raja Ampat Miners Were Already Active Before Permits Revoked, Greenpeace Says
1 hari lalu
Greenpeace says companies like PT Kawei Sejahtera Mining, PT Anugerah Surya, and permit holders on Manyaifun Island had already begun clearing land.
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Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Police Probe Alleged Environmental Damage from Nickel Mining in Raja Ampat
1 hari lalu
The investigation began with the discovery of environmental damage caused by mining activities in Raja Ampat.
Muhammadiyah Urges End to Mining on Vulnerable Small Islands
1 hari lalu
Mining on small islands is an ecological and socioeconomic time bomb waiting to explode.
35 Small Islands in Indonesia Threatened by Mining Permits, Jatam Says
1 hari lalu
Jatam revealed that 35 small islands in Indonesia have been allocated for mining, covering 351,933 hectares under 195 permits.
Konservasi Indonesia: 'Raja Ampat Should Be Protected, Not Mined'
1 hari lalu
Mining license revocation in Raja Ampat receives full support from Konservasi Indonesia, a foundation that aims to support environmental conservation.
