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The enthusiasm for building houses of worship in North Lombok was very high by the Mr. Najmul Akhyar, Regent of North Lombok. Therefore he was very grateful for the support of Tzu Chi who supported the enthusiasm of the people of North Lombok in Laying the Stone for the Construction of Suta Damma Temple, Friday, June 14, 2019.

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It’s been 5 months since citizen of Palu, especially they who had their home destroyed because of the earthquake, tsunami and liquefaction have to live in temporary shelter. Answering their hope to get back a decent house, yesterday, Monday 4^th March 2019, the ground breaking of Cinta Kasih Tzu Chi Tadulako 1 and 2 Housing finally done.

Tzu Chi Singkawang is having groundbreaking for the development of Tzu Chi School Singkawang, Monday 18^th February 2019. The third school built by Tzu Chi Indonesia Buddhist Foundation was initiated by Singkawang local. Pui Sudarto, who is also volunteer of Tzu Chi Indonesia.

Eka Tjipta Widjaja was introduced to Tzu Chi Indonesia by his secretary, Chia Wen Yu. In 1998, Wen Yu invited Eka Tjipta to meet Master Cheng Yen, founder of Tzu Chi Foundation, at Hualien, Taiwan. Since then, Eka Tjipta always supported Tzu Chi activities in Indonesia.

Tzu Chi Indonesia 2018 Year End Blessing have a different vibes. The Dharma Assembly of Wu Liang Yi Jing which is the core of Tzu Chi spirit, become the theme of the year end blessing. 865 volunteers recited the Sutra and did the sign language beautifully on Sunday, 13^th January 2019.

Tzu Chi Indonesia responded to tsunami disaster in Selat Sunda by providing assistance to the affected victims in Sumur sub-district, Pandeglang, Banten. The support was in the form of cash, assistance for daily necessities, and health services.

A long line of Tzu Chi charity mission volunteers shared their stories at Tzu Chi Charity Mission Gathering. Even though there were one or two sad stories, they agreed to conclude that everything was a lesson filled with happiness.

Being able to visit DAAI TV Station has become a fun and valuable experience for 50 students of Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School in Indramayu, West Java. Moreover, these 50 students are members of Journalist Study Forum (FSJ). Their curiosity about the ins and outs of journalism and broadcasting world was answered here.

Tzu Chi Indonesia in collaboration with Indonesian Badminton Community held an fundraising and charity auction exhibition entitled "Indonesian Badminton Cares for Donggala Palu" at Grand Indonesia, Jakarta, Saturday (11/24). A number of famous Indonesian badminton athletes auctioned their jersey and racket off.

Eight volunteers from Tzu Chi were present to accompany the passengers’ families of Lion Air flight number JT-610 at the Family Command Post, Bhayangkara TK Hospital. I R. Said Sukanto (Police Hospital), Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, Tuesday October 30, 2018.

"Well ... there, near the swallow's house," Sofian said, pointing at the only building he remembered and still remained. "My house used to be next to the swallow's house. But there's nothing left," he said with a smiling face. Sofian's house used to be in Perumnas Balaroa and was affected by liquefaction, which the residents of Palu said; the land had already melted away as if it had just come out of a blender. But it was different for Sofian who remained strong and unwavering.