West Java

West Java is a province in Indonesia, currently newsworthy due to a devastating landslide in the West Bandung region and labor disputes in Nike factories. Recent heavy rainfall triggered a landslide in Pasir Langu village, burying homes and resulting in numerous fatalities and missing persons, including members of Indonesia's elite marine force. Rescue operations are ongoing, hampered by weather conditions, with the search for survivors continuing. Separately, reports have surfaced challenging Nike's claims that its factory workers in Indonesia earn nearly double the minimum wage, with workers stating they earn far less. Additionally, Indonesian actress Aurelie Moeremans' memoir detailing grooming and abuse has sparked a national conversation. These events highlight West Java's vulnerability to natural disasters, labor rights concerns, and ongoing social issues.