The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is encouraging the development of regional botanical gardens for plant conservation to boost the number of .
Authorities have apprehended Drew Donald Ireland, 29, an Australian citizen, for brutally assaulting his girlfriend, APS, 33, from South Sulawesi. The assault reportedly occurred after Ireland became enraged over being asked to repay a debt of IDR 1.5 million (US$100) by his girlfriend.