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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A tectonic earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 shook Banjar City, West Java, and its surrounding areas. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded the event on Tuesday
the quake's epicenter was located on land at coordinates 7.27 degrees South Latitude and 108.77 degrees East Longitude
about 28 kilometers northeast of the center of Banjar City
The quake originated from a relatively shallow depth of 16 kilometers
"The earthquake was caused by the activity of an active fault," said the Head of the BMKG Geophysical Station
The tremors were significantly felt in the areas of Kota Banjar
and Bumiayu at intensity III on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale (MMI)
meaning that residents felt vibrations similar to those caused by a passing truck
The BMKG has received no reports of damage caused by the earthquake
The public is urged to remain calm and not be influenced by unverified rumors
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tragically died after falling from a cliff while taking a selfie with his girlfriend at the Vila Gajah Mas waterfall in Banjar Baturiti Kelod
"The victim is suspected to have died after falling from the area of the villa waterfall in Gajah Mas
approximately 25 meters high," said I Gusti Made Berata
Head of Public Relations of the Tabanan Police
left the Homm Saranam Hotel for a walk to Villa Gajah Mas in Banjar Baturiti Kelod
the couple continued their journey to the waterfall
they reached a terrace with two wooden chairs and an iron fence to prevent visitors from falling
The victim then suggested taking a selfie with the cliff and waterfall in the background
causing both the victim and his girlfriend to fall from the terrace to the base of the waterfall
who regained consciousness with minor injuries and dizziness
immediately tried to climb back up to seek help
When Biagi reached the terrace area of Villa Gajah Mas
The witness and the villa's security personnel then helped Biagi to the lobby of Villa Gajah Mas for medical attention
The victim was rushed to Baturiti Health Center in Tabanan for emergency treatment
the attending doctor declared that the victim could not be saved
"The victim's family declined an autopsy and accepted the incident as an accident," Berata said
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artists in Banjarmasin expressed concerns about the sustainability of floating market culture
The identity as a "river person" has now shifted to become a "land person"
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Children danced and sang accompanied by the Madihin artist
They aim to preserve the original culture of the Banjar tribe amidst the threat of extinction due to modernity
where have you disappeared to my tarapung market
Ahmad Syarani sang stanza after stanza of poetry accompanied by the sun which was starting to set on the banks of the Barito River
while other children sat watching and imagining the beauty of the culture of their village
Ahmad cannot imagine if the floating mamasar culture at the Muara Kuin Floating Market really became extinct
there are only a dozen traders left who are still selling on jukung or canoes in Banjar language
he wants to introduce young people to continuing to preserve the culture that has existed since the 14th century and was even greater when the Banjar Kingdom was founded in the mid-16th century
Pamadihinan is the name for madihin artists in Banjarmasin
"Where are the voices of the traders basirih
you can no longer hear them," said Ahmad at the Muara Kuin Floating Market Pier
plays the tarbang (a typical Banjar tribal drum) that accompanies his madihin in front of children at the Muara Kuin Floating Market Pier
in Arabic it means advice or it can also mean praise
and gathering people with poetry or rhymes
A pamadihinan is usually also a player of a fly
a tambourine-like musical instrument about 30 centimeters in diameter
The material is made from jingah tree wood
The rhythm of the music played has a flat or monotonous notation
except during the moments in the prologue and epilogue
the rhythm can change to mark the beginning and end of the madihin art being presented
the Banjar tribe is actually the result of the mixing of the Malay people with the native people of Kalimantan
it is not surprising that cultural acculturation has brought the habit of poetry and pantun to the Land of Borneo
Madihin itself is said to have started to develop since the end of the Banjar war
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recited madihin verses in front of children at the Floating Market Pier of Muara Kuin
Pamadihinan tua used to recite madihin poetry in the native Banjar language
currently Ahmad prefers to mix it with Indonesian so that the message is easily captured by today's generation
without reducing the cultural value ofmadihin
Ahmad's madihin chanting is not only heard in Banjarmasin
The 47 year old man has often been invited to appear in various countries
I convey that the condition of our tarapung market is now heading towards extinction," said the Banjar artist who is also a civil servant at the Ministry of Religion of Banjarmasin City
Ahmad performed on the Sambang Sore Hari event as a part of the National Cultural Week (PKN) residency in Muara Kuin Floating Market Dock
His poetry was full of criticism towards the massive development that erodes culture
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was met at the Floating Market Pier in Muara Kuin
the culture of floating mamasars is starting to be abandoned by the younger generation along with the development of infrastructure on land
especially since the Barito Bridge was established in 1997
The bridge that connects Barito Kuala Regency and Banjarmasin City has changed trading habits between regions
the younger generation uses motorbikes and cars more than jukungs for activities
The river and canal routes in this city nicknamed "A Thousand Rivers" are starting to be abandoned
people from Anjir District who used to sell at Tarapung Muara Kuin Market using jukungs
Not to mention that now there are modern franchise kiosks such as Indomaret and Alfamart as well as online marketplaces which are increasingly threatening the floating mamasar culture
it doesn't take root in the culture of this community," Ahmad said
He hopes that the government can revive the floating mamasar culture
by reviving the river as the pulse of civilization in the city of Banjarmasin
PKN 2023 seeks to collect various cultural discourses in the regions to continue to be preserved
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paddled his boat in Barito River to reach the dock of Muara Kuin Floating Market in Banjarmasin
which stands for National Culture Week 2023
Caring for Culture" and is divided into three phases
The care phase is a pre-event consisting of residencies and research since last June
"The event in Banjarmasin is part of the Laku Hidup curatorial in its maintenance phase
PKN is one of the ways to convey the cultural life issues in Indonesia today
we convey social issues through cultural means
hopefully this will continue," said the Public Relations Officer of the Directorate General of Culture
the harvest phase takes place in July-August by collecting
and archiving various cultures in several regions
it is continued with the distribution phase in September-October when all works are shared through exhibitions
and workshops that can be witnessed by the public
The peak event of the phase is set to be held from October 20-29
The locations are scattered across 38 points in Jakarta which consist of public spaces and community spaces
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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that most areas in West Java will potentially rain over a week
The Head of the Meteorology Station of BMKG West Java
said several factors contributing to the increase in the supply of water vapor that forms convective clouds and the occurrence of rain in parts of West Java
Rakhmat mentioned that the factors include the relatively warm sea surface temperature around the waters of Indonesia
cyclonic circulation in the Indian Ocean west of Sumatra and south of Java
"This results in wind bending and convergence in West Java," he said in a written statement on Sunday
the overall atmospheric instability is categorized as light to strong
light to moderate rains may continue in some parts of West Java
The following areas are forecast for moderate to heavy rainfall
accompanied by thunder and strong winds on a local scale and of short duration over the next week:
BMKG urges residents and relevant authorities to be vigilant for the possible occurrence of hydrometeorological disasters due to extreme weather that could lead to flooding, landslides, and fallen trees such as heavy rains and strong winds
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The Mangalore Bridge connecting NH-305 to Banjar Subdivision collapsed in the early hours today
completely snapping connectivity for the entire region
a truck carrying hardware fell straight into the khad as the bridge caved under its weight
Had a public bus or more vehicles been on the bridge
the scale of disaster would have been unimaginable
The state exchequer could have faced a heavy toll
This collapse has ripped apart the tall claims of quality control by Himachal’s PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh and his department
Despite the presence of a dedicated Chief Engineer for quality control
the incident has exposed shoddy construction and compromised materials.PWD engineers claim that that the bridge was built in the 1970s and the present minister is not be blamed
Public anger is exploding across social media
Locals are accusing PWD engineers and contractors of running an unholy nexus
where the sole motive is profiteering at the cost of public safety
this is criminal negligence," say furious residents
If the bridge was old then why it was not spotted for repair
The bridge failure has triggered massive traffic disruptions
with locals struggling for mobility and essential supplies
The incident has not only created logistical chaos but also left deep scars of betrayal among the people
Residents allege that contractors openly used substandard material to pocket profits
The collapse has become a glaring symbol of systemic failure
and questions are mounting over accountability and corruption
Social media continues to seethe with outrage
demanding strict action and answers from the authorities
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The people of Himachal are no longer willing to tolerate this rot in governance
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At a time when silence should have spoken louder than words
the shutter clicks of smartphones drowned out mourning prayers
Locals in the remote Lahaul-Spiti valley are outraged after a group of tourists brazenly clicked selfies and posed for photographs near the banks of the Chenab River — while a local family was performing the last rites of their loved one
What should have been a solemn moment of farewell turned into a grotesque show of insensitivity
had to endure a barrage of onlookers treating their tragedy as a photo opportunity
Videos and pictures of the incident have now gone viral on social media
and educationist and respected community elder
“We are deeply disheartened by the presence of tourists and onlookers during what should have been a sacred and private farewell to a beloved
The final goodbye to a loved one is a solemn passage
let grieving families mourn in peace.” referring to the cremation rites at the Sangam of the Chandra and Bhaga river near Tandi
Locals say this isn’t an isolated incident
With the growing influx of tourists in the valley
sacred and culturally sensitive spots are increasingly being turned into Instagram backdrops
The riverside — once a tranquil space for quiet rituals — is now teeming with selfie-seekers
“We strongly condemn the idea of disturbing the chastity and solitude of this sacred place in the name of so-called ‘development’ and cemented ghats
Let this place be what it is — a space for spiritual peace
The residents are now demanding that the district administration step in to regulate and educate tourists
especially near sites of cultural and emotional significance
“There needs to be a line between exploration and intrusion,” said another local
As the mountain echo with both grief and protest
one thing is clear: Lahaul-Spiti isn’t asking for silence — it's demanding sensitivity
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SRINAGAR/SHIMLA: Continuing its diplomatic and strategic retaliation following the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 Indian tourists
the Modi government had suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan
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Both dams are vital not only for hydropower generation in Jammu and Kashmir but also for India’s strategic water rights under the Indus framework
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By flushing these dams — a process used to clear sediment and maintain reservoir efficiency — India has disrupted water flows downstream
which could significantly impact Pakistan's kharif season irrigation
especially in its Punjab province where farmers depend heavily on these waters
India has not notified Pakistan of this reservoir flushing — a marked shift from previous protocols under the now-suspended treaty
former head of the Central Water Commission
have affirmed that “India can now pursue our hydro projects at free will.”
accusing India of violating international norms
But legal experts say that after the suspension of the treaty
this unprecedented step has put Pakistan on the defensive
had long survived wars and political upheavals
inspection teams from Pakistan had also inspected the waters of Indus river system including dams and proposed project sites in Jammu and Kashmir and Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal as well
THE Chenab River originate from Lahaul-Spiti and the Himachal has identified power projects on this river too
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A western disturbance and multiple cyclonic circulations are fueling this active weather phase
The IMD has predicted more rain and storms across Himachal till May 9
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and Hamirpur may also see light storms with winds up to 40 kmph
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leaving families shattered emotionally and financially on the first day of the new year
Preliminary estimates by authorities peg the loss at over ₹10 crore
a figure expected to rise as assessments continue
Reportedly the fire originated in a cowshed and rapidly spread to nearby houses due to the flammable materials like dry wood and grass
Despite the prompt response from the fire department
The flames destroyed not only the homes and essential belongings of the affected families but also winter stockpiles of food and sacred offerings stored in local deity shrines
Sacred belongings of deities like Gadapati Sheshnag
and Vishnu Narayan Bhua were also consumed by the fire
the 17 displaced families now face the daunting challenge of rebuilding their lives from scratch
who had been running homestays for their livelihood
Local MLA Surender Shourie and SDM Pankaj Sharma promptly visited the site to assess the situation
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Temporary shelters have also been arranged for the affected families
MLA Shourie assured the victims that efforts are underway to secure additional financial aid from the state government to assist in rebuilding homes and restoring normalcy
However reports indicate that the tragedy extends beyond financial losses
The destruction of sacred offerings has dealt a significant blow to the region’s cultural and religious heritage
largely dependent on tourism and homestay businesses
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and measures to revitalize the local economy
the incident underlines the importance of implementing robust fire safety measures to prevent similar disasters in the future
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Cari English Sugiharto Hendrata Kuswono, Banjar Chinese History Teacher TEKS › English›Sugiharto Hendrata Kuswono,..
Banjar Chinese History Teacher Sugiharto Hendrata Kuswono has collected primary data on Chinese history in Banjarmasin since the 2000s
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uncovered the archives of Banjar Chinese history which have been collected in his private library in Banjarmasin
A strong curiosity about his family history in Banjarmasin
has driven Sugiharto Hendrata Kuswono (47) to trace the Chinese historical sources in the region
and archives various primary data related to the presence of Chinese people in South Kalimantan
but also with stacks of newspaper clippings
and images related to the history of Chinese people in Tanah Banjar
The clippings and documents are organized according to their respective topics
"The data collected is already quite extensive
Not less than 30 bundles," said the bespectacled man when met in Banjarmasin
was met at his private library in Banjarmasin
Sugi has been collecting Chinese history data in Banjar Land since the 2000s
This is based on a great curiosity and interest in the existence of his family in Banjarmasin
especially the footsteps of his grandfather who became a victim of Japanese army's murder during World War II
“In the family there is a historical memory that is always questioned
My grandfather was killed by Japanese soldiers
"During the ceng beng tradition or grave prayer
we can only go to grandmother's grave," he said
Sugi began searching for information about his grandfather
he came across a researcher from the International Red Cross who was conducting research in Banjarmasin
The researcher had a list of names of war victims from 1943 in Banjarmasin
Sugi followed the researcher to various locations
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he found information about his grandfather
Those who were victims of World War II at the time were buried in a Dutch cemetery in Kalsel
the Indonesian government later moved the graves of war victims to other places or outside of Kalsel
"The information is that the graves of the victims have been relocated to Ancol (Jakarta)
our family has lost track and we do not know exactly where our grandfather's grave is," he said
Sugi was informed by his parents that his grandfather was a trader
There is almost no other information about his grandfather beyond that
his grandfather can be seen at the first Catholic school in Banjarmasin
I am glad to finally be able to contribute to the publication of a book about Banjar Chinese
but many Chinese families in Banjarmasin have lost track of their loved ones
At least 200 victims of the Japanese military during World War II are recorded in Banjarmasin
That's what makes me curious and keeps me searching and archiving data," he said
The data that Sugi was searching for subsequently expanded
It was not only about his grandfather's footsteps
but also about the footsteps of Chinese people in Banjarmasin
He also met with Chinese families to obtain information
and photos related to their family history
Only a few of them still hold their ancestors' legacy
"It's indeed quite difficult to find data related to this Chinese family because many of them are traumatized
burning books and photos to avoid being linked to various things
especially with the 1965 incident (Indonesian Communist Party)," he said
One of the historical archives of the Banjar Chinese community collected by Sugiharto Hendrata Kuswono
a Banjar Chinese history enthusiast in his private library in Banjarmasin
what he is seeking and collecting are primary data
and information or stories from Chinese families
His hope is that the various data and information can be written again or published into a book so that the wider community can also learn about the historical background of the Chinese in Banjarmasin
"Literature about Banjar Chinese is very minimal
I have thought of making a book about it," said the graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Business at Lambung Mangkurat University
Sugi felt that his writing ability and funding for book publishing were still limited in creating the book
there was a positive response from the Indonesian Chinese Social Association (PSMTI) of South Kalimantan
who welcomed and strongly supported the creation of a book about the history of Chinese in South Kalimantan
PSMTI Kalsel then collaborated with the Institute for Islamic and Community Studies (LK3) Banjarmasin to design the production of the book
"I was contacted and joined the writing team
I also supported the data when other writers had difficulty accessing the necessary data to make it more complete," she said
Its Role and Contribution in the Course of History" was finally launched and discussed in Banjarmasin on July 30
Sugi stated that the process of creating the book took almost two years
consists of eight major themes with 56 subtitles
The writers come from various professional backgrounds
The book "Tionghoa Banjar" attempts to record the entire role and contribution of the Chinese community in South Kalimantan
Starting from the history of their arrival in the land of Banjar
the assimilation between Chinese and Banjar cultures
to the traces left by the Chinese community from the past until now
This book is also a part of the documentary film production that narrates the existence of the Chinese community in Banjar Land
The title of the documentary is "In the Same Stream"
the review in the book is more comprehensive and in-depth
"I am delighted to finally be able to contribute to the publication of a book about the Chinese Banjar
I am not an archivist or a conventionally educated librarian
I just happen to enjoy collecting data and creating archives," he said
After the release of the book "Tionghoa Banjar"
Sugi admitted that he still has plenty of data for writing other books
One of them is a biography of a Chinese-Banjar figure who contributed to the national movement and played an important role in the nation's life
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books about the Banjar Chinese are still very scarce
Reviews about the Banjar Chinese in some history reference books are also minimal
the impression is sometimes a bit biased because the version is written by people in the New Order era
the history and existence of the Banjar Chinese should be written in a balanced way
"I do not intend to straighten out history because that is not my expertise
I hope that the data I have collected can provide information and be considered for its truthfulness
This data may be useful for improvement or balance in the writing of Chinese history," he said
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and Banjarmasin National Integration Forum
has been sentenced to 16 years in prison and ordered to pay Rp 192 million in restitution on Tuesday for the murder of his father-in-law in Banjar
the Public Relations Officer of the Banjar District Court Class II
"The judge found Arthur guilty of killing his father-in-law
Arthur has been given seven days to decide whether to accept the judge's decision or to file an appeal
Failure to appeal within the given timeframe will be considered as acceptance of the decision
Arthur is also facing trial for the destruction of his father-in-law's property
The Banjar District Court plans to hold a trial for property damage in the coming days
The murder case came to light after Arthur fatally attacked his father-in-law with a sharp weapon in Raharja Village
The victim was found dead in a pool of blood in the backyard of his house
Arthur was arrested by residents and taken into custody at the Banjar Police Station
Arthur has a history of similar criminal behavior
He was previously arrested for attempted murder in the United States
Arthur was involved in an incident where he attacked two middle-aged individuals with a sword in the Silver Terrace area of San Francisco on August 24
both victims sustained injuries and had to be hospitalized
Local authorities subsequently detained Arthur
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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - State-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) launched two new routes connecting Jakarta with Garut and Banjar
KA Papandayan for the Gambir-Garut route and KA Pandangaran for the Gambir-Banjar route will begin operation today
“The launch of these new trains is aimed at improving services for customers so that there are more choices for traveling by train,” said Ixfan Hendriwintoko
the spokesperson for KAI Regional Operation (Daop) 1 Jakarta
KA Papandayan and KA Pangandaran have one panoramic train car
The journey on KA Papandayan takes approximately four hours and 50 minutes
while the journey on KA Pangandaran takes six hours and 55 minutes
KA Pangandaran is scheduled to depart from Gambir Station at 09:30 local time
and arrive at Banjar Station at 16:25 local time
the train departs from Banjar Station at 16:55 local time
and arrives at Gambir Station at 00:49 local time
KA Papandayan train departs from Gambir Station at 06:30 local time
and arrives at Garut Station at 11:20 local time
the train departs from Garut Station at 12:30 local time
and arrives at Gambir Station at 17:45 local time
The price of the KA Papandayan train is Rp252,000 for executive class and Rp156,000 for economy class
while KA Pangandaran is priced at Rp296,000 for executive class and Rp180,000 for economy class
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Vehicular traffic on National Highway 305 in Himachal Pradesh was disrupted after a bridge connecting Mandi to Kullu district collapsed in the early hours of Saturday
The concrete bridge that collapsed at Mangalore in Banjar valley of Kullu on Saturday
The incident took place when a truck carrying cement was crossing the bridge
(PTI) The incident occurred in Banjar of Kullu of district when a bridge constructed around 1980
A truck passing over the bridge at the time plunged into the river
District administration and police went to the spot upon receiving information
The injured was taken to a nearby hospital and is undergoing treatment
Kullu deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Torul S Ravneesh said machinery has been deployed at the site and restoration work is underway
She said efforts are being made to identify alternate routes and resume movement of light vehicles at the earliest
A temporary pathway was made available to the public by Saturday morning
and traffic has been diverted via Pandoh to minimise inconvenience to commuters
“The work of installing a bailey bridge will also be initiated soon” she said
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UNAIR NEWS – Planktons are organisms that live in water with very limited movement and almost all of their movements are influenced by the movement of water currents
Plankton consists of phytoplankton or plant plankton and zooplankton or animal plankton
One of the phytoplanktons acting as a bioindicator in evaluating water quality and fertility levels is diatoms
are included in the Bacilariophyceae class and contain more yellow pigments than green pigments
Good water conditions will have a positive impact on diatoms to carry out the photosynthesis process with the help of carotenoid pigments
it is necessary to conduct research on the abundance of diatoms associated with carotenoid content,” said Kukuh Septihandoko
alumnus of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences
Universitas Airlangga graduated in September 2020
Kukuh analyzed the abundance of diatoms ( bacillariophyceae ) and the carotenoid content of diatoms in the Banjar Kemuning River Estuary
“Diatoms contain carotenoid pigments more than any other genus
research on the abundance of carotenoids in the waters is still minimal
”said the former Planktonology Practicum Assistant
The reason for Kukuh’s research at estuaries is that river estuaries are a type of water with an open system
and depend on the condition of the surrounding environment
“Muara Banjar Kemuning which is a coastal area with lots of human activity causing the nutrient content in these waters to change,” he said
Estuary is a type of water with an open system that is the meeting point between fresh water and sea
it can also be a connection between rivers and the sea
estuary can experience significant environmental changes due to several things such as tides
and being the last point of deposition of a substance discharged from the river
3 points at the river mouth and 3 points at the border of fresh water with the sea
The average diatom abundance in Banjar Kemuning estuary during the study was 167,776 cells / L
with the highest diatom abundance in zone A in December and the lowest in zone B in October
the average carotenoid content during the study was 1.062 µg / mL
with the highest carotenoid content in zone A in December and the lowest in zone A in October
The conclusion obtained from the thesis of the alumnus from Jombang is that the abundance of diatoms in each month and the carotenoid content is also different
“The difference is due to the influence of weather and the conditions of the waters themselves
the more abundance of diatoms will be and the carotenoid content is also increasing,” he concluded
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Darah basket memang mengalir pada diri Johannis Winar
Ayahnya Hendy Winar dan sang ibunda Yu Ling Chen adalah pemain basket
Arlan Winarso juga pernah menjadi pemain nasional
Hendy juga menjadi pembina klub Flying Wheel Makassar
Mama dan Paman serta keluarga lain memang penggemar basket
Ada lapangan basket di belakang rumah saya
saya main basket di belakang rumah,” cerita Ahang
sapaan mantan pemain nasional yang kini menjadi asisten pelatih tim nasional Indonesia ini
Sejak duduk di bangku Sekolah Dasar Ahang sudah berlatih basket
Dia makin intens berlatih ketika duduk di bangku SMP Garuda
“Saat itu sekolah mengikuti Pekan Olahraga dan Seni (Porseni) dan saya masuk tim basket,” kenangnya
SMA Katolik Cenderawasih memang dikenal kuat di cabang basket dan bola voli
Saya bahkan juga terpilih masuk tim basket POPSI Sulsel dan main di Senayan
Inilah kejuaraan tingkat nasional pertama yang saya ikuti,” tuturnya
Ahang pun menjadi andalan tim daerahnya menuju PON 1989 di Jakarta
Bakatnya menarik klub Kobatama asal Banjarmasin saat itu
Kontraknya saat itu hanya ditulis dibalik kartu nama sang pemilik klub,“Tapi saya tidak langsung masuk tim Banjar Utama
Di Banjarmasin ketajaman dan kepiawaiannya mulai terasah
“Senior-senior di Banjar Utama menjadi mentor bagus bagi saya,” ucap Ahang
beberapa diantaranya adalah shooter tajam seperti Filiks Bendatu
“Saya beruntung mereka memberi perhatian dan membimbing,” kata Ahang
Ateng tiap pagi membangunkannya untuk berlatih shooting
“Jam 5 pagi saya sudah harus bangun latihan shooting 500 tembakan
Sore hari pemain senior lainnya juga menyuruh saya latihan menembak lagi
jadi bisa 1000 tembakan saya lakukan dalam sehari,” ungkapnya
Ahang sempat bermain membela Kalimantan Selatan pada PON 1993 di Jakarta
sambil bermain untuk klub amatir milik beliau
Latihan di Daya Sakti tidak seintens latihan bersama Banjar Utama
Ahang mendapatkan tawaran dari klub Kobatama asal Bandung
saya pun hijrah ke Bandung,” katanya
Panasia gagal menjadi juara baru setahun kemudian
Ahang berhasil menjadi juara Kobatama bersama Panasia dan diulangi lagi pada musim berikut
“Motivasi kami waktu itu tinggi sekali,” tegasnya.
Ahang pun masuk dalam skuat tim nasional Indonesia untuk SEA Games 1997 di Jakarta
Ahang kembali masuk tim nasional dan merebut medali perunggu SEA Games 1999 Brunei Darussalam
Dia juga dipanggil mengikuti seleksi tim nasional menghadapi SEA Games 2001 di Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
“Saya mundur karena menikah pada tahun tersebut,” akunya
Ahang menikah dengan pemain nasional putri
Dia memutuskan pindah ke Satria Muda Jakarta
Bersama Satria Muda dia meraih gelar juara IBL 2004
ketika itu Panasia sudah berubah nama menjadi Garuda Bandung
“Saya menjadi asisten pelatih Kak Amran,” kata Ahang
Ahang untuk pertamakali menjadi head coach di Hangtuah Sumsel
Dia kemudian menjadi asisten pelatih Stadium
dia dipercaya memegang kendali di Garuda Bandung
“Garuda berhasil menjadi juara turnamen Piala Gubernur DKI
tetapi di babak reguler hanya mampu duduk pada peringkat keempat
menjadi asisten pelatih bagi Nath Canson kemudian mendampingi AF Rinaldo hingga akhirnya didapuk menjadi pelatih kepala Pelita Jaya dan sukses mengantar timnya menjadi juara IBL 2017
Total empat kali Ahang meraih gelar juara di level tertinggi bola basket nasional
Tiga kali sebagai pemain dan sekali sebagai pelatih kepala
pemain sekarang sudah bagus hanya saja dia menyebut jumlah pemain bola basket yang tersedia dan mumpuni bertanding pada level tertinggi masih sangat kurang
“Kuantitas pemain dengan skill bagus masih kurang
Terlihat dari perputaran pemain baik di tim nasional maupun klub IBL ,” katanya
Dia menyebut diperlukan kompetisi untuk level di bawah IBL
“Pemain dari Liga Mahasiswa masih membutuhkan jam terbang lagi sebelum berlaga di IBL
Untuk itu diperlukan kompetisi nasional di bawah IBL untuk mematangkan mereka,” sarannya
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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A building which housed an Alfamart convenience store on Jalan Ahmad Yani
South Kalimantan collapsed on Monday afternoon
The police suspected that five people were still trapped in the three-story building
The evacuation process was still afoot as of last night
“It is estimated that there were 16 victims
Eight of them have been evacuated safely and three people died,” said South Kalimantan Police Chief Inspector General Rikwanto on Monday
He stated that investigators would immediately examine the cause and had asked the Surabaya Police’s Forensic Laboratory Team to conduct an examination and process the crime scene
Rikwanto initially assessed that the incident occurred because of its old structures
the collapsed building was about 20 years old
the building stood on a previously swamp or peat area and was often flooded
“So this is an old building and was rented by Alfamart,” he concluded
A number of witnesses stated that the building had cracked a few seconds before it collapsed completely. Alfamart's Corporate Affairs Director
said his side would cover the medical expenses and provide compensation for all victims
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Banjar (Kullu): A vital bridge on the National Highway-305 collapsed near Mangalore in Banjar subdivision of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh late Thursday night
disrupting all vehicular movement between Aut
The bridge mishap has brought traffic to a complete standstill in the region
leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded on either side of the highway
The vehicle plunged into the river below as the structure gave way
Locals rushed to the spot and managed to rescue the driver
who was later shifted to a nearby hospital
Crucial road connecting Kullu to Shimla via Anni
The NH-305 is a crucial route connecting Kullu to Shimla via Anni and Rampur
It also serves as the only major access road to the popular tourist destinations of Jibhi and Tirthan valleys
several tourists are reported to be stranded in the area
Authorities have advised those travelling towards Chandigarh and Delhi to reroute their journeys via Shimla
though this alternate route is significantly longer
The highway had recently reopened for traffic near Jalori Pass after the winter season
The sudden collapse of the bridge has raised serious concerns about the condition of infrastructure in the region
PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh said he would soon visit the site
and that instructions had been issued to construct a temporary Bailley bridge so that traffic could be restored at the earliest
Banjar MLA Surender Shourie said instructions had been issued to the district administration and highway authorities to prepare a temporary alternative route
“The movement on both sides has been completely disrupted
but it may take time to restore connectivity
Travellers are advised to reschedule their journeys and use alternative routes,” he said
A team of engineers and officials has reached the site and an inquiry into the cause of the collapse is expected to be initiated soon
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A truck loaded with cement was crossing the bridge when it suddenly gave way
causing the truck to plunge into the ravine below
The collapse has caused significant disruption
leading to long traffic jams on both sides of the road
Tourists heading to Banjar for the weekend are also stranded
local residents are stepping up to help people cross the ravine
The SDM of Banjar arrived at the scene promptly
and discussions are underway to construct an alternative bridge
this bridge is the only road link between Aut and Banjar
Constructing a temporary bridge may take some time
and heavy traffic has been jammed since morning
people will have to cross the ravine to travel
while hundreds of vehicles remain stuck on both sides
“Upon receiving the news of the bridge collapse
I contacted the administration and issued instructions for arranging an alternative bridge.”
The Banjar police have issued an advisory: “This is the only bridge connecting Aut to Banjar
People planning to travel in this direction should postpone their journey for some time
As soon as an alternative bridge is arranged
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BANDUNG CITY - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin on behalf of the President of the Republic of Indonesia inaugurated the Regent of Karawang Aep Syaepuloh
Acting Regent of Kuningan Iip Hidajat and Acting Mayor of Banjar Ida Wahida Hidayati in the West Hall of Gedung Sate Bandung
who was previously Deputy Regent of Karawang
officially replaced Cellica Nurrachadiana who resigned
Aep Syaepuloh will serve as Regent of Karawang until the Simultaneous Regional Elections in October 2024
Iip Hidajat will continue to serve as Head of West Java Kesbangpol as long as he leads the Kuningan Regency government until the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections
who is the Head of the West Java Social Service
replacing the Mayor of Banjar for the 2018-2023 period
After inaugurating and taking the oath of office
Bey Machmudin then left a number of messages to the three regional heads who were appointed
They are asked to carry out their mandate with integrity
"Carry out your mandate as well as possible and be a leader who listens to and responds to the needs of the community and plays an active role in sustainable development that is environmentally friendly," he said
Bey also reminded that some time ago West Java Province had declared West Java Anteng (Safe
Harmonious) to realize the 2024 General Election and 2024 Regional Head Election which were conducive
but the three regional heads who are appointed must be able to implement it and guarantee the conduciveness of the elections
"We ask that the declaration is not only ceremonial but is implemented in its implementation in their respective regions
we must be able to guarantee the implementation of elections safely
peacefully and smoothly and be able to maintain the neutrality of ASN
the rainy season which has now entered almost all areas of West Java should be a serious concern for regional heads
Bey said that hydrological natural disasters
regional heads are asked to diligently go to the field to remind the public of the potential for natural disasters and to protect residents who live in disaster-prone areas
"Don't get bored this rainy season by going to the field because many of our brothers and sisters live in areas prone to landslides," said Bey
"We as government administrators must provide a quick response to the community so that people don't complain because there are problems in the field that we haven't resolved," he added
authorities and restrictions for acting regional heads appointed by the Central Government are regulated in Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government
the authority of the Acting Regional Head is limited to four things
canceling permits issued by previous officials
and making government administration policies and development programs for previous officials
After the inauguration of the Regent of Karawang
the Acting Regent of Kuningan and the Acting Mayor of Banjar
in the same place Bey Machmudin's wife then inaugurated the Chair of the TP PKK
the Acting Chair of Dekranasda and the Acting Chair of Forikan coupled with the inauguration of Mother Genre
and Chairman of Sekoper Cinta Karawang Regency
Amanda Soemdi Bey Machmudin also inaugurated the Acting Chair of TP PKK
and Acting Chair of Forikan coupled with the inauguration of Mother Genre
Banjarmasin - The sound of Panting music played by 5 musicians accompanies people who were dining at Soto Banjar Bang Amat
Soto Bang Amat offers a Banjar theme in enjoying a plate of Soto in the town of Banjarmasin
Soto Bang Amat is the main destination for soto Banjar lovers
"People know it better as 'soto under the bridge' because [the restaurant] is located near the Banua Anyar bridge," said Ahmad Lamawi
Soto Banjar is the main star of the restaurant’s menu
Ahmad explained that the restaurant offers two types of soto dishes
Both menus actually use the same broth and ingredients
but the soup rice is eaten with rice while Soto Banjar is eaten with ketupat (a dish made of rice)
Ahmad admitted that he does not add any special ingredients to his famous dish
"I think the ingredients are the same with other soto Banjar sold in other places
which is cozy for people to dine in and a slightly different dose of the spices [used in the dish]," said Ahmad
Ahmad's restaurant does offer a better environment with the view of the Martapura River and Banjar music
plus a piece of perkedel (a dish made out of potato)
The savory smell of the dish resulted from mix of spices
A splash of lime makes this dish a meal to die for
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the Banjar people from southeast Borneo sailed 7,000 kilometres across the Indian Ocean and colonised the Comoros and Madagascar
They joined voyages led by Buddhist-Hindu Malay kingdoms
such as Srivijaya (sixth to 13th centuries)
notably across East Asia and reaching as far as East Africa
They had set up trading posts in southeast Borneo and mixed with the indigenous Ma'anyan
The Malay trading networks during the first millennium triggered one of the earliest protoglobalisation processes
bringing Southeast Asian populations to East Africa
Scientists have long debated the origin of the African-Asian ancestry of the Malagasy people
Previous efforts to locate the Asian origin of Malagasy highlighted Borneo broadly as a potential source
But no firm source populations were identified
Our four-year international research collaboration
including Professor Herawati Sudoyo’s team at Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology
identified the Banjar people as the Asian source of this outstanding migration
We analysed the genomes from 3,000 individuals from 190 regional populations from around the Indian Ocean
These included 30 populations from Indonesia
Our research is the first to reconcile data and hypotheses coming from linguistic
archaeological and genetic research into the settlement of the Comoros and Madagascar
Linguists have long found that, astoundingly, despite the island being close to Africa, the vocabulary of the Malagasy language largely originated from one that was spoken along the Barito River valley of southeast Borneo
Some 90% of Malagasy vocabulary is from the language of the Ma'anyan
an indigenous group of roughly 70,000 people who live in remote inland areas of southeastern Borneo
Less than 10% of the vocabulary of the Malagasy language is from African languages (mainly Sabaki
Archaeologists have also found cultural evidence — including ironworking techniques, outrigger boats, musical instruments such as the xylophone, and the cultivation of rice, bananas, yams and taro (a “tropical food kit”) — that supports a strong Southeast Asian connection
have generally confirmed the dual ancestry of the Malagasy and Comorian populations
we determined that the Banjar and the East African people (Swahilis community) interbred first in the Comoros archipelago around the eighth century and later in Madagascar around the 11th century
the dynamic of admixture strongly differs in the two territories
Banjar ancestry ranges from 37% to 64% in Madagascar but is only 20% in the Comoros
This is probably because of major Swahili settlement in the Comoros prior to Austronesian arrival
We determined and dated the gene flow (migration) over the last 2,000 years between 190 populations around the Indian Ocean
Our research shows that human migration is correlated to the volume of trade (estimated from historical records)
the volume of trade along coastal areas of the Indian Ocean oscillated
Scientists have identified four phases of trade in the Indian Ocean trading network
The first phase began with the expansion of the Silk Road trading route (first to fifth centuries)
which transported goods and ideas between China
The second phase followed in the sixth to tenth centuries with the spread of Islam and Arab merchants
The third phase came with the rise of maritime routes beginning in the 11th century through to the 15th century
The fourth phase came with the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century
which drastically restructured the trade network to the present day
The mixing between the Banjar and the East African people in the Comoros happened during the peak of the second phase
And the mixing between Banjar and East African people to Madagascar happened during the following centuries
This Asian settlement of Madagascar and Comoros islands represents the most distant migration observed through our research
Through our research we built a robust scenario showing that the flows of goods and ideas were linked to the movements of the people who brought them
trade exchanges drive human contact and admixture between populations
The Indian Ocean trade network therefore provides an early example of globalisation
establishing connections between human trade and mobility that are still apparent around the world today
Our research has settled the debate on the African-Asian ancestry of Madagascar and the Comoros
We now know that Asians came to the Comoros archipelago first in the eighth century and then Madagascar in the 11th century
What’s still a puzzle for us is the exact maritime route(s) from Borneo to these East African islands
It’s another part of the astonishing facts of human geography to be uncovered
Vikramaditya Singh enquired about the well being of the residents of Tandi in Banjar whose houses were razed in a massive fire on Wednesday
which engulfed almost 17 houses besides cowsheds etc
While interacting with the affected people
the Minister ensured all possible help from the Government and directed the Public works department to get the road constructed as early as possible under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (IV) (PMGSY- 4)
While interacting with each one of those who have lost their shelter
the Minister also distributed ration kits to the villagers and assured that the Government will immediately release the amount as per the amended relief manual
Cari English 500 Traders Enliven the Lok Baintan Floating Market Festival on the Martapura River TEKS › English›500 Traders Enliven the Lok..
Iklan 500 Traders Enliven the Lok Baintan Floating Market Festival on the Martapura River Five hundred traders took part in the 2023 Lok Baintan Floating Market Festival in Banjar Regency
The aim is to preserve the floating market tradition
increase tourist visits and promote the local creative economy
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TEKS The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in 500 Pedagang Ramaikan Festival Pasar Terapung Lok Baintan di Sungai Martapura
The atmosphere of the Floating Market Festival in Lok Baintan in 2023 at Lok Baintan Village
KOMPAS - The peak of the Floating Market Festival in Lok Baintan will be held on Sunday (19/11/2023)
The event serves as a promotion for tourism and preservation of the floating market that has been thriving for hundreds of years
The Floating Market Festival in Lok Baintan 2023 will take place on the Martapura River in the Lok Baintan Village
"This year's festival is participated by 500 traders and creative economy floating market stands
Its goal is to preserve the Lok Baintan Floating Market as well as to serve as a means of promoting the creative economy of Banjar Regency," said Rija Rusadi
Acting Head of the Banjar Regency Department of Culture
and Tourism as well as the chairman of the festival's organizing committee."
The festival is filled with a number of activities
A total of 500 floating market traders participated in the Lok Baintan Floating Market Festival this year in Banjar Regency
the target is to promote tourism destinations and attractions in Banjar Regency to boost the influx of domestic and foreign tourists
"We also want to shape the opinion of Banjar Regency as a safe and potential place for investment and entrepreneurship," he said
Banjar Regent Saidi Mansyur stated that the local government hopes that the Floating Market Festival in Lok Baintan can increase the number of local and foreign tourists while also boosting local economic players
This festival is an opportunity to promote creative economic products on a national and international scale
the tourism destination here can be more widely known
It is hoped that through events such as this festival and media coverage
people out there who don't yet know about the floating market will finally know and want to come here," he said
Also read: Floating Market Cultural Tourism Festival Begins to Accept International Guests
his region has various tourist destinations
ranging from religious tourism such as the Haul Guru Sekumpul event
There are also shopping tours at the Cahaya Bumi Selamat Martapura Market
There are also natural attractions such as the Waduk Riam Kanan reservoir and the Sultan Adam Forest Park
the floating market is a superior cultural tourism destination in the region
These tourist destinations must be well-preserved
and managed to remain a choice for tourists
the floating market can continue to improve in the future so it will be loved by many people
not only by the community of Banjar Regency
but also by people outside of Banjar Regency," he said
A foreign tourist recorded a video while witnessing the Floating Market Festival Lok Baintan in 2023 in Lok Baintan Village
Saidi stated that they are open to input and evaluation from various parties to improve the implementation of the festival from year to year
One of the inputs that is starting to be implemented this year is the selection of the festival location
If previously it was centered around the dock area under the Sungai Pinang Lama bridge
starting this year it will be centered around the Lok Baintan Floating Market dock area in the Lok Baintan village
"We still accommodate other aspirations from village governments or from traders
These will be followed up by the Banjar Regency government
in addition to the floating market tourism
other larger cultural potentials in Lok Baintan can also be elevated," he said
expresses her gratitude towards the local government for listening to their aspirations and allowing the festival to be held in Lok Baintan this year
where they sell their goods on a daily basis
"Thank you for holding the floating market festival in our village
"(My) hope is that the festival activities at Lok Baintan will be sustainable so that the culture of the Lok Baintan Floating Market will be further enhanced," he said
Visitors witnessed the activities of the Floating Market Festival in Lok Baintan in the year 2023 from atop the Lok Baintan Suspension Bridge
According to Pambakal or the Head of Lok Baintan Bawaihi Village
the Floating Market of Lok Baintan is located in Lok Baintan and is where locals sell their agricultural or garden produce
"There are seven villages that support the Lok Baintan Floating Market
I am sure that this floating market will be preserved for generations," he said
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Bawaihi hopes that the festival's location in the coming years will remain in Lok Baintan so that it is not far from the traders and local community
especially a more suitable and permanent dock
"Our community also wants to directly experience the euphoria of the floating market festival
many outsiders will be interested and willing to come and witness the festival here," he said
The floating market traders gathered at the Floating Market Pier in Lok Baintan to participate in the Lok Baintan Floating Market Festival 2023 in the village of Lok Baintan
The floating market tradition in Lok Baintan has been going on for hundreds of years
This market has survived until now because the local community still relies on the river to transport and sell their agricultural products
Mukhlis Maman or also known as Julak Larau
stated that the floating market in Lok Baintan is the only natural floating market at present
This floating market is not engineered like the floating market in the Banjarmasin city riverbank area
"The tradition of the floating market in Lok Baintan has been going on for hundreds of years
The market still exists today because the community here still relies on the river to transport and sell their agricultural produce," he said
the existence of the floating market in Lok Baintan should be preserved and maintained
Holding a festival can be one way to motivate local residents to continue preserving the cultural heritage left by their ancestors
so government development through festivals needs to continue
We all hope that this floating market will remain sustainable for future generations," he said
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character and traditional values of the fishermen in a dance
Audio Berita By RUNIK SRI ASTUTI · 5 minutes read TEKS RUNIK SRI ASTUTIAgustinus Heri Sugianto
Sidoarjo maintains local wisdom through the life journey of coastal fishermen
the rapid rate of industrial development has eroded their existence
Agustinus could not hide his joy after obtaining an intellectual property rights (HAKI) certificate from the Law and Human Rights Ministry at Delta Wibawa Hall
Although he had just recovered from a stroke that had afflicted him for four years
I feel happy and proud that Tari Banjar Kemuning has been declared a regional dance typical of Sidoarjo
The teacher of Pucang State 1 Sidoarjo elementary school said the HAKI certificate was a manifestation of appreciation for his creation
it served as a means to protect his intellectual property from piracy as well as other acts that could cause him both material and nonmaterial harm
“I feel happy and proud that Tari Banjar Kemuning has been declared a regional dance typical of Sidoarjo
This raises my enthusiasm to cultivate the current generation’s interest in becoming more familiar with local culture amid the increasingly intense [influence] of foreign cultures,” said Agustinus
It is a dance characteristic of the region that is frequently performed to welcome guests of honor
spirit and character of northern coastal fishermen in the “Delta City”
is also performed regularly during important events
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The owner of Sukti Sekar Taji Dance Studio said Tari Banjar Kemuning was created in 1999
The idea for the dance originated in the community of Banjar Kemuning village
where the majority of residents were fishermen
The men of the village went fishing every day
They strived to conquer the high waves and strong winds to support their families
their wives at home were not idle while their spouses were at sea
They worked while taking care of their children and maintaining their homes
the local community stopped relying on fishing as their main source of livelihood
this was due to the increasing frequency of extreme weather
and the plummeting prices of fish amid the soaring costs of fishing
The uncertain situation often prompted fishermen to turn away from the sea in order to earn a lot more money
they took on jobs as construction workers as well as casual jobs
Not many of their children became engaged in seafaring activities
The continuity of their lives as coastal fishermen of Sidoarjo is now threatened even more with massive land conversion
the rows of mangroves flourishing along the coastline are being cleared and replaced with concrete jungles of housing developments
the mangrove forests are the habitat of the fish
crab and shrimp that are the prized commodities of fishermen
claimed he had no major difficulty when choreographing Tari Banjar Kemuning
This is because Agustinus is a dancer already immersed in traditional and modern dances
the idea for creating the steps of the dance flowed smoothly as he interacted with the village community on a frequent basis
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Tari Banjar Kemuning developed so rapidly that it has assumed various functions in life
including a mission to ben an envoy of Indonesian art and culture
the dance was performed in several countries such as Malaysia
It also became a form of entertainment that could be enjoyed for the beauty of its movements and rhythmic musical accompaniment
dance has a social function of gathering together many people of diverse educational and economic backgrounds
Tari Banjar Kemuning offers an attraction to local and foreign tourists
The alumnus of the dance department of Wilwatikta Art College Surabaya said he found many aspects of the life of the Sidoarjo community were actually interesting
meaningful and inspiring for immortalizing in a dance
This dance depicts bandeng (milkfish) farming
which is a common activity among the people of Sidoarjo
the dance became a platform for preserving local wisdoms through the lives of fishermen and milkfish breeders of Sidoarjo
It can also be an effective means of communicating with today’s generation
This is done by introducing the dance through dance studios in Sidoarjo and its surroundings
Another strategy was to include dance as a subject in the local school curriculum
Schools in Sidoarjo can introduce dances typical to the region to their students through extracurricular activities
The dancer who has created 10 dances said that Tari Banjar Kemuning was easy for students to learn because it used simple movements
in this case the lives of the fishermen and their families
The final act is a closing sequence that conveys the message that human beings will return to God
Education: Wilwatikta Art College Surabaya
This article was translated by Aris Prawira
Kullu: A devastating fire engulfed Tandi village in the Banjar valley of Kullu district
reducing around 20 wooden houses to ashes and leaving approximately 100 residents from 30 families homeless
The incident has caused an estimated loss of ₹5 crore
including the destruction of a deity’s storehouse
spread rapidly as the village’s houses were primarily made of wood
Coupled with a cold wave sweeping through the valley
leaving residents with little time to salvage their belongings
the harrowing sight of homes turning into heaps of ashes left children
The chaos began as flames leapt from one house to another in quick succession
Villagers tried their best to control the fire
managing to save only livestock from the initial blaze
the lack of proper water arrangements in the area hampered firefighting efforts
The Banjar fire department was alerted at 3:01 PM
additional firefighting vehicles were dispatched from Kullu
the flames had already consumed most of the village by the time reinforcements arrived
The fire has left the affected families grappling with significant losses
as many could not save any belongings from their homes
are now facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives amidst the ruins
Two young men are feared to have drowned in a rivulet near Sainj in Banjar Valley
were students of the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Thalout
the duo had gone for a bath in the rivulet during the afternoon when they were caught in strong currents and swept away
the police immediately launched a search operation
“We have deployed local divers and are utilizing all available resources to locate them,” a police official stated
no breakthrough had been achieved as of the latest update
Eyewitnesses mentioned that recent rainfall had significantly raised the water level
they vanished,” recounted a local resident
This incident follows another tragedy just a day earlier
where two teenagers lost their lives after falling into the Takoli rivulet in Sohari
The back-to-back mishaps have heightened concerns about safety near water bodies
particularly as the summer season encourages more people to visit such areas
Authorities have issued warnings urging residents and tourists to exercise caution near rivers and streams
especially in hilly regions where water levels can rise unexpectedly
“We appeal to everyone to avoid bathing in such unpredictable water bodies without adequate safety measures,” the official added
search operations for the missing youths continue
The deteriorating condition of National Highway (NH) 305 in Banjar has sparked public outrage
Under the leadership of the Struggle Committee
a large number of people organized a protest rally and staged a sit-in demonstration
The protesters demanded immediate repairs and widening of this crucial highway from the government and administration
The people of Banjar believe that this road is crucial for the region’s development and tourism
if timely repairs and widening efforts are not undertaken
the highway will continue to be a problem for commuters
all eyes are on the government to see how soon it responds to these demands
Kullu – A major bridge collapse in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district has brought vehicular movement on National Highway 305 to a complete standstill
located in the Banjar area and connecting the Kullu-Mandi border
collapsed late Friday night around 3:30 AM
According to information received from the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kullu
the bridge gave way just as the heavily loaded truck was crossing it
and the driver reportedly sustained minor injuries
the Mangalore bridge was the only direct route linking parts of Kullu to Mandi district via NH-305
The collapse has not only disrupted traffic but also raised concerns about the condition of aging infrastructure in the hilly state
informed that machines have already been deployed to prepare an alternative route to restore connectivity
local officials have indicated that it could take several days to establish even a temporary passage
With no alternative routes immediately available
the incident has severely affected movement in the region
The administration is now exploring options for a temporary structure or a bailey bridge to restore partial traffic
the forests of Himachal Pradesh have witnessed a disturbing surge in illegal green felling
posing a serious threat to the environment and local communities
revered for their spiritual and ecological significance
are crucial for the sustenance of local communities and play a vital role in combating climate change
The Himalayan forests have long been a sanctuary for sages and spiritual seekers
offering a serene environment for contemplation
these forests are not just a source of daily sustenance but also hold deep cultural and spiritual significance as the abode of forest deities
the forests provide essential ecosystem services to millions living in the North Indian plains
acting as a carbon sink and contributing to biodiversity conservation
Despite the critical importance of these forests
Himachal Pradesh has seen an alarming increase in illegal green felling activities
often brought to the attention of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Notable cases include the illegal felling of over 477 trees in Mauza Jungle Taradevi
and the cutting of 895 Deodar trees in Ahlami beat
Further incidents occurred in Bhalawag beat
where more than 416 trees were illegally felled between 2015-18
the illegal felling of Khair trees in Rail beat
often involving corruption among forest department and forest corporation officials
The most recent incident involves the illegal felling of approximately 400 green trees in the Seraj forest division, as reported by The Tribune.https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/mla-alleges-felling-of-400-trees-in-kullu-forest/
This area falls under the Community Forest Rights (CFR) claimed by local communities under the Forest Rights Act (FRA)
the community is demanding inclusion in the salvage felling process managed by the Forest Corporation to ensure transparency and protect their forest resources
The community proposes the following solutions:
The local communities urge the government to take their suggestions seriously and involve them in any activities that disturb their community forests
This collaborative approach will help curb the growing trend of illegal green felling in Himachal Pradesh and foster democratic forest governance through local participation
Immediate action against the illegal felling in the Seraj Forest division and consideration of the community’s proposal under SDLC Banjar is imperative for long-term forest conservation
Tehsil Banjar 175123(Shri Rajender Chauhan 9219611138
Indonesia has high level of precipitation and is prone to flooding during rainy season
According to Indonesia’s Disaster Mitigation Agency
areas prone to flooding in Indonesia are approximately 39,371,167 hectares
These areas are inhabited by approximately 100,814,666 people
and Geophysical Agency predicted the peak of La Nina would occur across the months of December 2020 and January 2021
The peak of La Nina is coinciding with the peak of the rainy season which usually occurs between January and February
The simultaneous occurrence of these two events caused flooding in many parts of the country
The flooding affected 10 out or 13 districts in South Kalimantan
This was considered as the worst disaster to affect the province in the last ten years
PMI assisted relief efforts in five most affected districts namely Banjar
which started in the first week of January caused Martapura and Riam rivers to overflow
flooding 19 sub-districts and 207 villages in Banjar
with water level ranging from 20 – 100 cm
Approximately 60,654 households/275,906 people were affected by the floods
Over 32,113 people had been evacuated to several temporary shelters that were using school buildings
and 2,720 ton of fisheries that were damaged or destroyed
the Regent of Banjar district issued state of Emergency Response to Banjar district from 12 January to 31 January 2021
flood receded in Banjar district and affected communities started to return to their homes
flooding was caused by high intensity rain which overflowed the Kemuning River
Flooding was observed at around 01:10 local time with a water level of 50 - 90cm
Two sub-districts affected are Kemuning Village (Banjarbaru sub-district) and Guntung Payung Village (Landasan Ulin sub-district)
2,116 households and 5,752 people have been affected by the flood
Approximately 215 households/1,012 people had been evacuated to temporary shelters that were using government buildings
and approximately 29,967 hectare of agricultural land that were damaged or destroyed
Following the devastating impact from the floods
the Regent of Banjar Baru district issued state of Emergency Response to Banjar district from 11 January to 31 January 2021
Floods started to recede since 17 January 2021 and completely receded by the end of February 2021
29,062 households and 87,506 people have been affected by the floods
There have been 10 reported fatalities in the district
Approximately 11,200 people had been evacuated to temporary shelters
150 places of worship that were damaged or destroyed
Flood level kept on escalating until 16 January 2021
State of Emergency Response issued by the Regent of Hulu Sungai Tengah on 14 January 2021 and lasted for 16 days
Flood receded by February 2021 in all of Hulu Sungai Tengah area
heavy rainfall which started in the prior week caused severe flooding
the ongoing high tide further deteriorated the flooding situation
Flooding impacted nine sub-districts: Pelaihari
In some areas the water level reached 150 - 200cm
The impacts of flooding in Tanah Laut were severe
Several roads were also completely submerged in water
including the Trans Kalimantan Access Route
Approximately 13,476 families and 42,543 people were affected by the floods
There had been 10 reported fatalities as a result of being swept away by current and buried by landslide
13,062 people had sought safety in several temporary shelters
The displaced persons had taken shelter in school buildings and relatives’ homes
5-unit fluice and various road access were damaged or destroyed
Heavy rainfall kept on pouring until 16 January 2021 and flood started to recede on 17 January 2021
The regent of Tanah Laut issued state of Emergency Response for the district on 14 January until 31 January 2021
Despite all the Emergency Response lasted until 31 January 2021
the Governor of South Kalimantan extended the Emergency Response for the province from 28 January until 3 February 2021
Kullu: A devastating fire broke out on Wednesday in Tandi village of Banjar in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh
reducing 17 houses and six cowsheds to ashes and leaving over 15 families homeless.Though no casualties were reported
the incident caused a massive loss of approximately Rs 10 crore
as estimated by Kullu SP Gokulchandra Kartikeyan.The fire
which started around 2.45 pm in a cowshed belonging to Dalip Singh
leaving residents with little time to salvage their belongings.The blaze also destroyed the sacred storehouse of the village deity
adding to the emotional toll on the villagers.The fire brigade arrived on the scene but faced challenges due to the rapid spread of the fire
but their efforts could not save their homes
The district administration has provided immediate relief of Rs 15,000 per family
tarpaulins and utensils.Deputy Commissioner Torul S Ravish assured that the administration is assessing the losses and will extend all possible support to the affected families.Banjar MLA Surender Shourie visited the site and urged the state government to provide comprehensive assistance to the displaced families
were seen in tears as they watched their homes burn
Winter months in Himachal Pradesh often witness such incidents as residents rely heavily on firewood and electric heaters to combat the sub-zero temperatures.Improper handling of heating appliances or storing flammable materials like hay near heat sources frequently leads to short circuits or accidental fires.With the temperature in Banjar dipping below freezing
the fire has compounded the villagers’ hardship by leaving over 100 people without shelter.“Despite the immediate response by authorities
the incident underscores the need for improved fire safety awareness and preparedness in the state’s remote and vulnerable regions,” said a few distraught villagers
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Haram manyarah waja sampai kaputing is a traditional phrase in basa Banjar, or Banjarese, the native language of the Banjar people (Urang Banjar) who originally hailed from South Kalimantan on the island of Borneo
Literally translated as “Let not the steel [of a blade] stop short until its very point”, the imagery of steel and blade recalls the Banjar community’s martial history, beginning with the local sultanate’s skirmishes with Dutch and British traders in the 17th century right up to the Banjarmasin War of 1859.
In the words of former Malay-language teacher and a Banjar
whose uncle Haji Mohamed Sanusi was the first Mufti of Singapore and also a Banjar
let us do it well… achieve and complete it well”
The phrase continues to be used today by the Banjar communities in cities such as Banjarmasin (now the capital city of South Kalimantan) and Martapura
This phrase also greeted visitors to the “Urang Banjar: Heritage and Culture of the Banjar in Singapore” exhibition held at the Malay Heritage Centre from 28 November 2020 to 25 July 2021. The exhibition showcased the many ways in which Banjar culture has been localised since the arrival of the first Banjar people to Singapore in the 19th century
including the importance of the phrase as a rallying call for the community
The Banjar community is one of the smallest sub-ethnic Malay communities in Singapore. In the 1990 Census of Singapore, only 12 people identified themselves as Banjarese. (Since then
the census has stopped publishing the numbers for sub-ethnic groups so updated figures are not available.)
What is believed to be the first documented count of the Banjarese community in Singapore dates to the 1911 Report on the Census of the Colony of the Straits Settlements. The census recorded that there were 377 Banjar individuals here, making up about 0.64 percent of the total population of Malays at the time.
Members of the Banjar community in Singapore are able to trace their lineage to traders
businessmen and travellers who arrived here from South Kalimantan via overland routes in the Malay Peninsula or by sea from as early as the beginning of the 19th century
Merantau encapsulates the reasons and motivations behind migration within the Malay world – from the early groups of sojourners during ancient times to present-day travellers
The term is traditionally associated with the Minangkabau community of West Sumatra
whose matrilineal practices prompted young men to seek subsistence and fortune in other lands
merantau has also become a common practice and way of life for other communities and sub-ethnic groups in the Malay world
Landak and Pontianak in West Kalimantan; Perak and Batu Pahat in the Malay Peninsula as well as Singapore are just some towns and cities that the Banjar community migrated to
The first large-scale wave of migration is thought to have occurred in the 1780s. People moved from Banjarmasin to Sumatra as a result of conflict between the sultan at the time, Sunan Nata Alam, and a prince named Pangeran Amir. A little less than a century later
the outbreak of the Banjarmasin War prompted a further exodus of the Banjar people to Malaya and Singapore
But the story of migration of the Banjar community across the Malay Archipelago is framed not only in terms of conflict; it was also as a quest for new opportunities and life experiences
The numerous towns and cities in the Malay world afforded these migratory Banjar many options and it was just a matter of deciding which locale would best suit their needs
conflict and crisis failed to dampen the Banjar community’s spirit and resilience in persevering till the end (waja sampai kaputing)
The Banjar with ties to royalty and the nobility
as well as those with links to the diamond industry
flocked to Landak in West Kalimantan which had built up a reputation as a diamond mining district from the 18th century
the diamond trade in Landak was predominantly in the hands of the Banjar community
The Banjar people also regarded Landak as a safe haven since the Sultanate of Landak was allied with the Sultanate of Banjar
The increasing Dutch presence in South Kalimantan
coupled with the Banjarmasin War and the subsequent abolition of the Sultanate of Banjar in 1860
Perak, on the western coast of the Malay Peninsula, was another destination for the Banjar people. The state had fertile land similar to the area surrounding the Barito River in South Kalimantan
The flooding that occurred around this river in the late 1880s prompted a mass movement of the Banjar people to Krian (Kerian) in the northwestern corner of Perak
Some of the earliest documented Banjar merchants emigrated to Singapore from the mid-19th century onwards, including Haji Mahmood bin Abdul Rahim and Haji Osman bin Haji Abu Naim, who became successful diamond traders and prominent members of the local Banjar community. Haji Mahmood owned a large house spanning Lorongs 18 and 20 Geylang, one of several abodes reserved for his extended family of three wives and 18 children.
By the turn of the 20th century, passenger ships began to ply regularly between Singapore and Banjarmasin, indicating a high demand for travel to these two destinations. In 1907, shipping companies were advertising first-class passenger routes from Singapore to Banjarmasin.
Due to the ease of travelling between the two cities
more Banjar people began arriving in Singapore and they soon established a small but significant presence in the local landscape
Banjar families and businesses established themselves in places like Kampong Gelam (Glam) and various locations in the eastern part of the island
Within Kampong Gelam there was a “Kampong Intan” (Diamond Kampong), said to be named after the Banjarese gemstone merchants and jewellery shops operating there in the late 19th century. According to oral histories and anecdotes, this kampong was located along present-day Baghdad Street.
It is believed that there was another area in Kampong Gelam known as “Kampong Selong” (Ceylon Kampong)
where Ceylonese gemstone traders plied their trade
formed a thriving ecosystem where customers could purchase ready-made jewellery or even procure raw diamonds to be set into customised one-of-a-kind pieces
this diamond trade by the Banjar and Ceylonese likely declined after the Japanese Occupation (1942–45)
most probably due to the increasing demand for African diamonds whose trade was controlled by the Europeans
Sisters Fauziah and Faridah Jamal recalled that their family’s diamond trading business and polishing workshop were located on Jalan Pisang (as was their home)
Banjar diamond cutters and artisans living and working in the area in the early 20th century
Said Fauziah Jamal: “We had our neighbours – a goldsmithing workshop, an old Chinese man who would be working on these pieces of jewellery, mostly gold pieces, and then we had my uncle who’s working across the road… we had also another granduncle who had an office further down this road. Basically [Jalan Pisang] is where the activity of the diamond trade used to be.”
near the intersection of today’s Jalan Sultan and Victoria Street or North Bridge Road is said to be the site of a former club called the Darul Ta’alam Club
located along the now expunged Sumbawa Road
some of whom are presumably Banjar businessmen and merchants
gathered in front of a building with “Darul Ta’alam 20th Anniversary 15th Nov 1913” inscribed on its facade
The origins of the club and the identity of its founders are unclear
But by the time the photo was taken in 1913
the club was well patronised by merchants and individuals from other sub-ethnic Malay groups
Besides serving as the headquarters for a football club of the same name
the Darul Ta’alam Club was also the venue for other social and communal gatherings
including serving as the main meeting place for organisations such as the Kesatuan Melayu (Malay Union)
As Geylang became a thriving residential and commercial centre in the 19th century
several Banjar merchants acquired property in the area
including the diamond trader Haji Mahmood bin Abdul Rahim
Many newly arrived Banjar also made Geylang their home
such as the father of Haji Ahmad Jamal bin Haji Mohd Hassan (the grandfather of sisters Fauziah and Faridah Jamal) who lived at 681 Geylang Road
There were also other Banjar families residing at Lorongs 26 and 35 Geylang
Geylang may have been more than just a centre for the Banjar community to live though
The evidence comes from a 1937 lithographed manuscript titled Kitab Perukunan Sembahyang Sheikh Arsyad (Sheikh Arsyad’s Book of Commandments Pertaining to Prayer)
which consolidates the writings of a famous Banjar religious scholar
the publisher indicates that the book was printed at 242 Lorong Engku Aman in Geylang
although the name of the publishing company is not mentioned
The house was designed as a rumah panggung
a traditional house form built on stilts found in South Kalimantan
and similar housing were also once commonly seen on adjacent roads like Lorong Marzuki
Hanging in Haji Arshad’s home was a mandala-shaped diagram called the ayat pendinding
composed specifically to protect a house and its occupants
The ayat pendinding was designed and made by Haji Arshad
and members of the Banjar community who visited Haji Arshad’s home for religious classes would request copies of these ayat pendinding from him to be displayed in their own homes
In addition to the communities living in traditional Malay settlements like Geylang and Kembangan, there is also evidence of Banjar settlements by the coast. A 1924 map lists a “Kampong Banjar” along Changi Road.
These gatherings parallel an activity that the Banjar community today refers to as arul ganal
a cultural event that is commonly held in South Kalimantan
this kampong was expunged prior to World War II
this site appears to have made way for Changi airfield
The displaced inhabitants of Kampong Banjar moved south to nearby villages, notably Kampong Beting Kusah, Kampong Telok Paku and even to Kampong Ayer Gemuroh, at what is today’s East Coast Park.
In the 1970s, Kampong Ayer Gemuroh suffered a similar fate as Kampong Banjar and also had to make way for the expansion of Changi airfield. The Banjar people were resettled into high-rise flats and the kampong was expunged
the number of people who identify as being Urang Banjar in Singapore today is likely to be very small
no one should underestimate what the Urang Banjar
Haram manyarah waja sampai kaputing is still very much a part of what being a Banjar means today
and speaks to the determination of the Banjar people to face every challenge and to never give up
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In the Banjarese language, the Indonesian word “orang” for “person” is pronounced as “urang”.
The Banjarmasin War (1859–63) was a succession war in the Sultanate of Banjarmasin as well as a colonial war fought for the restoration of Dutch authority in the eastern and southern parts of Borneo.
The digital companion to the exhibition can be accessed from the National Heritage Board’s Roots website: https://www.roots.gov.sg/stories-landing/stories/Urang-Banjar
Tham, S.C. (1993). Defining “Malay”. Singapore: Department of Malay Studies, National University of Singapore. (Call no.: RSING 305.899205957 THA). [Note: This number is only representative of people who indicated themselves as “Banjarese” on their own accord. The actual number of people with Banjarese ancestry might be far higher.]
Marriott, H. (1911). Report on the census of the Colony of the Straits Settlements, taken on the 10th March, 1911. Singapore: Printed at the Government Printing Office. (Call no.: RRARE 312.095957 STR; Microfilm no.: NL5646)
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A critical meeting of the National Highway 305 Joint Struggle Front
Saraj was held at the Panchayat Committee Conference Hall in Banjar
Retired Dean of Jawaharlal Nehru University
Representatives from 25 different social organizations gathered to voice their concerns over the dire state of National Highway 305 (NH 305)
which has been severely neglected for the past 12 years
has been in a state of disrepair since 2012
the most concerning section is the 41-kilometer stretch between Aut and Jalori Pass
where the road condition has deteriorated to such an extent that traffic disruptions lasting 2 to 4 hours have become a common occurrence
These disruptions are not only a significant inconvenience to local residents but also pose challenges for tourists
it was revealed that the poor state of NH 305 has caused numerous accidents over the years
resulting in the tragic deaths of 130 people
while more than 250 others have been injured
The poor condition of NH 305 is not only a safety concern but has also had a severe economic impact on the Banjar and Walichowki regions
has seen a significant decline in business
with local entrepreneurs and farmers suffering heavy losses each year
Faced with continued inaction from the government
the National Highway 305 Joint Struggle Front
The organization is pressing for the immediate double-laning of NH 305 and the construction of the much-delayed Jalori Pass Tunnel
Despite multiple surveys and hefty budget allocations
no real progress has been made on the ground
The committee members also pointed out that while the BJP-led central government has been in power for over 10 years
no substantial work has been done to improve NH 305 since its inception
The group expressed frustration that the Jalori Pass Tunnel remains a paper project
despite numerous assurances and budget allocations
Several important resolutions were passed during the meeting
₹6.41 crores for the stretch from Ghiyagi to Banjar
The National Highway 305 Joint Struggle Front
Saraj has resolved to send these demands to key officials
including Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister
The organization also plans to forward these demands to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari
the group has issued a stern warning: if no tangible action is taken on these demands within three months
they will be forced to take more drastic measures
This includes organizing a blockade along the Aut to Jalori Pass stretch of NH 305
and members of the affected 25 social organizations
The long-standing neglect of NH 305 has pushed the people of Banjar and Walichowki to the edge
The Joint Struggle Front has made it clear that the time for promises is over
all eyes are now on the government to see if it will act in time to prevent further hardship for the region’s residents and travelers alike