from Malay: plain
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Demonstrators have gathered outside parliament in the capital Jakarta, as well as other major cities such as Padang, Bandung and Yogyakarta.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024
The local search and rescue team based in the city of Padang said that 12 climbers were still missing.
From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2023
The three people rescued, who were also found near the crater, were "weak and had some burns", said Abdul Malik, head of the Padang Search and Rescue Agency.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023
Residents in parts of West Sumatra province, including the provincial capital of Padang, felt the earthquake strongly for about 30 seconds, causing panic, National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023
"I'm thankful even that your ship is sunk, Captain, since it is sunk as a barrier to the Padang," he said, and left them still in a fog.
From Gold Out of Celebes by Dingle, Aylward Edward
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