Vice President Jusuf Kalla (center) accompanied UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres (right) and CEO World Bank Kristalina Georgiva (left) when visiting Balaroa housing complex, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Friday (Oct 12).

World Bank offers 5 million dollars of grant for C Sulawesi

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, PALU -- World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva said they was offering a five million dollar grant for post-reconstruction to areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Central Sulawesi. She expressed sorrow over the catastrophe."We are deeply touched by what has happened, and the Indonesian people are very strong and resilient. On behalf of the international community, I...

Trading activity begins at Manonda Market, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Thursday (Oct 4).

Palu's main market has opened, guarded by TNI

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, PALU -- The main traditional market in Palu, Central Sulawesi, has begun operating under tight security provided by TNI (military). Groups of fully armed TNI personnel were seen guarding every corner of the market on Thursday, although trading had not yet returned to normal.Most traders, however, have not yet returned to open their shops in the market, as...