Indonesia’s main gateway, SHIA, handles Jakarta’s international and domestic air traffic
A Malaysian airline pilot has been arrested at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta airport after arrival from Kuala Lumpur. Authorities say the officer, identified by initials MS (or MSO in some reports), is connected to a haul of more than 70,000 ecstasy pills and methamphetamine found in his luggage. Drug tests indicate impairment during the flight; Malaysia Airlines is conducting an internal review.
Anak Krakatau has erupted since late Friday and has produced lava fountains and ash clouds that reached up to 50,000ft. Authorities have suspended operations at Soekarno‑Hatta and at least seven other airports, delaying more than 200 flights and affecting over 22,000 passengers. Officials have kept a 3km exclusion zone and urged people to protect themselves from ash.