Exclusive: More than 2,200 Indonesians have died with coronavirus symptoms, data shows

13 Sept 10:59 Key points summarised by AI

Reuters' review of data from 16 Indonesian provinces reveals over 2,200 deaths of individuals with acute COVID-19 symptoms (classified as PDP) were not officially recorded as coronavirus victims.
Medical experts and epidemiologists indicate these unrecorded deaths suggest Indonesia's national COVID-19 death toll is likely far higher than the official figure of 765.
Indonesia's extremely low testing rates contribute significantly to the underreporting, as many suspected cases die before their samples can be processed and confirmed.
A senior government COVID-19 task force member acknowledged the Reuters findings, attributing the backlog to overwhelmed laboratories prioritizing tests for living patients.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.