On the night of 11 March 1942, F-Kikan operatives and PUSA irregulars captured the Aceh capital of Banda Aceh.
The idea dated back in 2004, when the 9.1-magnitude underwater earthquake caused a huge tsunami in Banda Aceh Indonesia, when amateur footage of the tragedy was broadcast to almost all broadcasting station and was much more popular than normal news coverage done by professional journalist.
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The consulate coordinated some relief efforts for victims of the Banda Aceh tsunami generated by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and, later in 2005, Hurricane Katrina.
Location the airport is located 26 kilometers from Suka Makmue, 46 kilometers from Meulaboh, West Aceh Regency, and 347 kilometers from the city of Banda Aceh.
Being between Banda Aceh and the large southern city of Medan, the town is a key regional centre important for the economy of Aceh.
Penang International Airport (PEN) is located in Bayan Lepas in the south of the island, and international flights are available to Hong Kong, Singapore, Medan, Banda Aceh, Taipei, Bangkok, Koh Samui and Guangzhou.