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Volcanic ash strands 200 helpers in Indonesia, impacting Hong Kong families

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Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatoa has stranded up to 200 domestic helpers in Indonesia, impacting families in Hong Kong who are awaiting their return. While Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has reopened, concerns remain about potential flight suspensions due to ongoing volcanic activity. Some stranded workers are being rerouted through Surabaya as agencies prepare contingency plans. AI

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Volcanic ash strands 200 helpers in Indonesia, impacting Hong Kong families

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Hong Kong families hit as volcanic ash strands up to 200 helpers in Indonesia

    Up to 200 Hong Kong-bound domestic helpers remain stranded in Indonesia despite the reopening of several affected airports, as the city’s employment agencies association braces for possible further closures due to volcanic ash. The Indonesian transport ministry said Jakarta’s Soe…

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