September 12, 2025 | 09:05 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, September 12, 2025. Here are the highlights: Did Indonesia's Shrimp Radioactive Contamination Come from a Neighboring Factory?; Problems Remaining After the Looting of Sri Mulyani's Residence; and Top 4 Tourist Destinations to Explore in Nepal.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Did Indonesia's Shrimp Radioactive Contamination Come from a Neighboring Factory?
An investigation into the radioactive contamination of processed frozen shrimp, which was exported by PT Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods), has led authorities to a nearby scrap metal processing plant. Both facilities are located within the same industrial area in Cikande, Serang, Banten.
According to Rizal Irawan, Deputy for Law Enforcement of the Ministry of Environment, an initial investigation, conducted with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency, and the Police, confirmed the safety of the raw shrimp materials exported to the United States.
At the BMS Foods facility, the joint team found the radioactive element Cesium-137 in the blower and ventilator. Though the concentration was low and well below the safety threshold, the entire factory was immediately decontaminated.
2. Problems Remaining After the Looting of Sri Mulyani's Residence
The looting not only robbed Sri Mulyani Indrawati of her rights, but was also a threat to the economy. The people are still waiting for better policies.
THERE is no justification for the destruction and looting that have accompanied the demonstrations over the last two weeks. Whatever the reason, and whoever was targeted, these brutal actions are a form of persecution that deprives citizens of their right to safety. However, in the misfortune that befell Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati (now former minister), the problem goes deeper than this.
A crowd of people went to and then looted the home of Sri Mulyani in Bintaro, South Tangerang, Banten in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025. Similar attacks targeted the homes of a number of members of the House of Representatives (DPR). These all happened after online motorbike taxi driver, Affan Kurniawan, was run over and killed by a Police Mobile Brigade tactical vehicle when he was in a crowd of demonstrators demanding the dissolution of the DPR on Thursday, August 28.
3. Top 4 Tourist Destinations to Explore in Nepal
Nepal, amidst turmoil due to citizen protests, continues to attract many tourists from around the world. The country, known as the birthplace of Buddha, boasts cultural richness and natural beauty, from its temples to the Himalayan mountains.
4 Popular Destinations in Nepal
1. Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the center of its history and culture. The city is filled with ancient temples, magnificent stupas, and bustling traditional markets. Visitors can explore Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience the spiritual atmosphere of Swayambhunath, also known as the "Monkey Temple." Kathmandu is a bustling city, but it is currently an epicenter of protests. Visitors should be cautious about the security situation.
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The FDA added BMS to its import alert list for chemical contamination, temporarily banning the Indonesian exporter from selling its shrimp in the U.S.
When Will Apple's iPhone 17 Be Available in Indonesia?
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