Unraveling the Mystery of the 2018 Sunda Strait Tsunami

On a quiet Saturday night in late December 2018, a silent wave crept through the waters of the Sunda Strait, striking the coasts of Banten and Lampung, killing at least 400 people. I followed three of the world’s top tsunami experts as they challenged early assumptions about the disaster, ultimately confirming it was a tsunami with waves reaching up to 13 meters. (Bahasa Indonesia)

Producer: Virginia Gunawan

Unfinished and Forgotten: The Tsunami Shelter Crisis

Following up on the tsunami story, I discovered that most of the tsunami shelter in the archipelagic country of Indonesia are abandon. Of the 2,000 tsunami shelters the country needs, only 50 have been built, many are nonfunctional, neglected and affected by corruption. (Bahasa Indonesia)

Producer: Virginia Gunawan

Across America in 16 Days, A Train Story

Sixteen days. Twenty-six states. One unforgettable train ride across America. Despite its faded glory, the American passenger rail still attracts those seeking slow travel, scenic routes, and a glimpse into a different pace of life. (Bahasa Indonesia)

Producer, reporter, camera, editing: Virginia Gunawan

The CEO Series, for kumparan.com

“The CEO” is a series featuring Indonesian business leaders as they share insights from both within and beyond the corporate world. Each episode is grounded in verified data and brought to life with dynamic visuals to maximize audience engagement. (Bahasa Indonesia)

Conceptor, producer: Virginia Gunawan