itb.ac.id — Eleven students from the Physics Engineering Student Association (HMFT ITB) and the Mechanical Engineering Student Association (HMM ITB) collaborated on carrying out a community service program in Cluring Village This activity was originally a program run by the Social Movement Division of HMFT ITB led by Deftendy Virgiatman (Engineering Physics One of the division's community service programs was executed by 11 students with Akmal Pramudya (Engineering Physics class of 2022) serving as the Initiative Manager In executing this expedition-based program they collaborated with and received support from Pertamina New and Renewable Energy Their program covered the fields of education Deftendy Virgiatman mentioned that aside from the expedition they utilized this activity as a learning opportunity as well “Since our activity was based on expeditions we also brought along fundamental questions about what we could learn throughout our time in Banyuwangi,” he said the students also received support from KAI (Indonesian Railways) allowing them to accomplish the program in Banyuwangi with optimal access since they had to carry necessary logistics to the location The ITB students’ program was warmly welcomed by various local stakeholders This is done as shown with support given by the local and regional government The students held community service activities at elementary Various programs were held with the aim to educate and improve the participants’ skills Elementary school students received lessons on energy and the environment including a coloring competition titled “I Love The Earth” to raise awareness of environmental issues through art junior high school students at SMPN 1 Cluring received a range of workshops including journaling to encourage ideas and self-expression through creative writing a session on awareness regarding bullying and empathy-building the students attended workshops and awareness sessions on bullying renewable energy and energy-saving technologies and an introduction to basic electrical circuits Deftendy Virgiatman mentioned that the residents and government of Cluring Village were very open and supportive for the students to carry out the program He hopes that this community service program will continue to benefit the local community through educational enrichment “We hope that programs like this will continue in the future with wider reach and greater impact may the spirit of sharing and serving not end here but become an everlasting motivation to contribute wherever you are,” he stated Reporter: Devi Berliana Pratiwi (Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Translator: Muhammad Faiz Satrio Pradiansyah (Microbiology Police in the East Java regency of Banyuwangi raided a dog shelter on Saturday arresting two men for further interrogation and uncovering a facility that sold dog meat The operation was launched following a report by a Surabaya-based dog lovers' association which had discovered that numerous stray dogs from Bali were being transported to Banyuwangi The association conducted an independent investigation tracking a truck carrying the dogs from Bali to a hidden dog farm in Cluring district allegedly taken from Bali's Kintamani area Preliminary investigations revealed that the dogs were destined to be sold for their meat in the Central Java town of Solo "The shelter is located within a densely populated residential area surrounded by paddy fields and a public cemetery," Edi added neighbors were unaware of the illegal dog farm’s existence the facility had been operating for approximately a year While dog consumption is uncommon in Indonesia often at prices higher than more conventional dishes David Priyasidarta (Kontributor) TEMPO.CO, Banyuwangi - Indonesia's national airline Batik Air has reopened the Jakarta - Banyuwangi flight route and vice versa The area located at the eastern tip of Java Island is predicted to be one of the destinations of choice for tourists for the Christmas and New Year holidays (Nataru) General Manager of Angkasa Pura Indonesia Banyuwangi Airport Branch Office said that Batik Air will operate the Jakarta - Banyuwangi route and vice versa starting December 29 With a schedule from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) at 11.20 WIB and arriving at Banyuwangi Airport (BWX) at 13.10 WIB the plane will depart from Banyuwangi at 13.50 WIB and arrive in Jakarta at 15.35 WIB will serve the Jakarta-Banyuwangi round-trip (PP) route every Friday and Sunday "This will complement the two Jakarta-Banyuwangi flights so far there are Citilink and Super Air Jet," said Johan in a written statement received by Tempo Johan said that the return of Batik Air to open the Jakarta-Banyuwangi flight route was the result of coordination at a slot conference event attended by airport officials earlier this month He hopes that flight occupancy will be high so that Batik Air can operate sustainably not only during the Christmas and New Year holidays it is hoped that it can provide additional airline choices for passengers and support Banyuwangi tourism," said Johan Regent Ipuk Fiestiandani welcomed the return of Batik Air which will complement the two flights in Banyuwangi that have existed so far "Of course this will have a positive impact on Banyuwangi Increased access to air transportation will certainly mean more people will visit Banyuwangi It will have an impact on Banyuwangi's economy," said Ipuk Editor’s Choice: Transportation Ministry to Investigate Batik Air Pilots Who Fell Asleep Mid-Flight Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Prabowo Subianto Plans to Establish 100 People's Schools Soon Prabowo Plans to Build Emergency Bulog Warehouses in Aceh, West Nusa Tenggara Prabowo's Reason for Involving the Military in Food Matters Prabowo Open to Meeting Retired Military Forum Urging Gibran's Impeachment Free Meal Poisoning Case, Prabowo Alludes to Students Eating Without Spoons Learn About the Outsourcing Practices Prabowo Intends to Scrap Prabowo: Bill Gates to Support Free Nutritious Meal Program in Indonesia Prabowo Rejects 'Puppet President' Label, Denies Jokowi's Control Manpower Minister Unveils Reasons Behind Over 24,000 Layoffs by April 2025 Prabowo Claims 99.99% Success Rate for Free Nutritious Meal Program Flight Attendant Warns Passengers Against Using Airplane Blankets; Here's Why Three Indonesian Airports Set to Reopen International Flights Flight Attendants and Pilots Reveal Why They Avoid Coffee on Flights Airplane Hacks: 11 Clever Tips to Survive the Dreaded Middle Seat Ground Your Fear: Unique Tips for Flying with Confidence Chinese National Found Dead at Soekarno-Hatta Airport Fly Smart: 5 Foods and Drinks Experts Say You Should Avoid Before a Flight Batik Air Passenger Ejected Following Bomb Joke Soekarno-Hatta Airport Ensures Readiness of 2025 Hajj Flight Services The Pope's Role in Major Events of the Modern Era Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock Reunite After 30 Years for New Film Project BGN Chief Aims for Zero Accidents in Free Nutritious Meal Program Prabowo Praises Jokowi's Inflation Control in Cabinet Session, Denies Link to Gibran's Presence Exposing Trump's Move on Mike Waltz Dismissal Inside Sistine Chapel: 5 Key Facts About the Conclave's Iconic Venue Jokowi Responds to Calls for VP Gibran's Impeachment Today's Top 3 News: 7 Most Beautiful Banknotes in the World, Penetration of Visa, Mastercard vs QRIS in Indonesia Expert Raises Alarm on Crypto Scams, Biometric Leaks After Worldcoin Freeze Jennie, Lisa, and Rose BLACKPINK Gather at the Met Gala 2025 Israel Approves Plan to Expand Gaza Onslaught, Occupy Territories Indonesia's Mount Semeru Erupts 3 Times This Morning, Sends Ash 700 Meters High WHO: Hand Hygiene is Essential, Medical Gloves Are Not a Substitute List of Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 Winners Cari English Today, 30 Years Ago The Silent Tsunami Hit Banyuwangi TEKS › English›Today 30 Years Ago The Silent Tsunami Hit Banyuwangi Today exactly 30 years after the devastating tsunami hit the southern coast of Banyuwangi Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. 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If you spot any errors or inconsistencies, contact us at hotline@kompas.id and we'll make every effort to address them TEKS KOMPAS/AGUS SUSANTOResidents are fishing in Dusun Pancer A tsunami wave of up to 10 meters hit the coastal area on June 3 The tsunami monument built in the village records that 229 people died on the coasts of Pancer the disaster occurred without being preceded by a strong earthquake shock so it was known as a silent tsunami or an earthquake tsunami Exactly at 01.17 WIB on Friday, June 3 1994, an earthquake measuring magnitude (M) 7.2 occurred off the southern coast of East Java The epicenter of the earthquake was reported to be around 225 km south of Malang at 10 degrees South Latitude and 112.74 East Longitude Several eyewitnesses reported not feeling a strong earthquake was counting the money donated by residents for his grandson who was circumcised when the disaster occurred you can hear the mastermind just starting the gara-gara scene "Suddenly there was a loud noise from the audience We initially thought a thief had been caught the plaster floor of the house broke and water came out," he said (Kompas A field survey report by earthquake expert Tsuji Y from the Earthquake Research Institute (ERI) and tsunami expert Imamura F from Tohoku University also stated that only about 10 to 20 percent of residents living closest to the earthquake's source felt the tremors The survey carried out by the Japanese team which also involved tsunami expert from the Bandung Institute of Technology The results of this survey were reported in the journal Pageoph in 1995 Chairman of the Indonesian Tsunami Experts Association (IATSI) Gegar Prasetya who at that time was still working at the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) The first field survey conducted by Indonesian researchers together with foreign experts following the tsunami led to the establishment of the Tsunami Research Center-BPPT in Yogyakarta a research team from Japan conducted their own survey at the disaster location the weak shaking was also marked by the absence of building damage caused by the earthquake that night The highest reported tsunami was recorded to be 13.9 meters occurring at the eastern entrance of the residential area in Rajegwesi Village the length of the coastline affected by the tsunami with a height exceeding four meters reached about 300 km Several villages in East Java Province were severely damaged around 70 percent of houses were swept away and 121 people died due to the tsunami Most victims were located in Pancer Hamlet Reconstruction carried out by tsunami researcher at the National Innovation Research Agency (BRIN) showed that the areas most affected by the 1994 tsunami were the southern coast of Banyuwangi The highest tsunami occurred in the south of Jember namely 10 meters on the coast and the run up or wave propagation height on land was 20 meters The tsunami also hit the west coast of Bali with a run up of up to 5 meters The average tsunami arrival time is 25-30 minutes after the earthquake Also read: Remembering the Earthquake and Tsunami on the South Coast of Java Island in 2006 The height of the tsunami in Banyuwangi compared to the earthquake shocks which tended to be weak has raised questions among researchers the character of the tsunami in Banyuwangi is called an earthquake tsunami the waves on the coast are much higher than tsunamis from earthquake sources with the same relative magnitude some call it astealth tsunami or silent tsunami The term earthquake tsunami was first coined by a seismologist from ERI This is to differentiate it from other tsunamis that usually occur the waves on the coast are several times higher than a tsunami from an earthquake source with the same relative magnitude Kanamori stated that the conclusion about the earthquake tsunami anomaly was obtained after examining the earthquake in Sanriku but it caused a giant tsunami with a height of 30 meters on Sanriku Island which was about 200 kilometers from the epicenter The earthquake in the Aleutian in 1946 caused one of the largest tsunamis in the Pacific in the last century - data obtained before the Sendai tsunami in March 2011 the earthquake magnitude that caused the tsunami according to Gutenberg and Richter's data from 1954 The strength of the earthquake was relatively small The impact of the tsunami was also very large "We call this anomaly an earthquake tsunami," said Kanamori the plaster floor of the house broke and water leaked out Earthquake tsunamis like the one that occurred in Banyuwangi in 1994 can be more deadly because they cause people to misperceive thinking that the earthquake will not be followed by a tsunami because the shaking was not too strong Because the character of earthquakes tends to be slow and long several other experts often use the term slow-earthquake The subduction zone in Java is considered vulnerable to earthquake earthquake tsunamis in 2006 was also classified into this type In the case of a tsunami triggered by an earthquake measuring M 7.7 the tsunami height should be only 2 meters to 4 meters the tsunami that occurred in Pangandaran at that time was 8 meters high and some even reached 21 meters in Nusakambangan The high tsunami in Nusakambangan at that time was also triggered by tapered topography There are several possibilities why southern Java is vulnerable to earthquake tsunamis One of them is a seamount whose position is blocking the rate of subduction of the oceanic plate beneath the continental plate the collapse of rocks after the earthquake is slow Directly facing the collision zone between the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates the southern coast of Java will always face the threat of tsunamis It is only a matter of time before earthquakes and tsunamis once again hit the southern part of East Java Referring to the 2017 National Earthquake Source Map the earthquake-prone zone in South East Java can experience earthquakes with a magnitude of up to 8.7 The earthquake modeling conducted by BMKG suggests that if this earthquake occurs the southern coast of Banyuwangi could be hit by a tsunami with a height of 24-27 meters and an estimated arrival time of around 24-27 minutes after the earthquake The tsunami could also hit the southern coasts of Pacitan settlements in tsunami-prone areas in South East Java settlements along the southern coast of Java are currently more densely populated than before Learning from the Banyuwangi tsunami in 1994 most of the buildings that were destroyed at that time were located on the southern roads of the village tourist attractions have been built on the south coast of East Java Also read: The History of the Gunung Ruang Island Tsunami and the Risks in the Future It should be noted that the characteristics of a tsunamiearthquake can also occur again if a strong earthquake occurs in the south of Java This means that disaster literacy on the vulnerable southern coast of Java also includes narratives about the deadly silent tsunami Baca Versi Bh Indonesia The gold mine on Mount Tumpang Pitu (Sumberagung village Its birth is recounted in Ika Ningtyas' book Dua sisi Tumpang Pitu: kilau emas dan kerusakan lingkungan (Two sides of Tumpang Pitu: gold lustre and environmental damage the firm PT Hakman Metalindo was granted a Mining Authorisation to explore an area of 62,586 hectares This included the important conservation area PT Hakman Metalindo operated the mine through three subsidiaries: PT Hakman Emas Metalindo (5,386 hectares) PT Hakman Platina Metalindo (25,930 hectares) and PT Hakman Perak Metalindo (25,120 hectares) The company began paving the way for a gold mine in the Meru Betiri area the Banyuwangi district head made the bold decision to revoke the mining licence thus ending their path to further gold mining endeavours The Banyuwangi authorities then transferred the licence to PT Indo Multi Cipta (IMC) which changed its name to PT Indo Multi Niaga (IMN) in 2006 PT IMN obtained an Exploration Mining Business Licence (IUP Exploration) covering 11,621.45 hectares in Pesanggaran District PT IMN lacked the capital to conduct exploration Then in 2012 PT IMN unexpectedly transferred its licence to PT Bumi Suksesindo (BSI) a subsidiary of PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk (MCG) This move triggered a dispute with Intrepid Mines an Australian company that had previously been PT IMN's business partner Intrepid felt cheated in the licence transfer process The conflict finally ended after Intrepid sold its shares to Kendall Court Resources Investments Ltd PT Bumi Suksesindo (BSI) quickly obtained a Production Operation Mining Business Permit (IUP OP) covering an area of 4,998 hectares PT MCG also formed a subsidiary called PT Damai Suksesindo (DSI) to exploit Mount Tumpang Pitu This time the area was larger: it included the villages of Sumberagung PT DSI then obtained an Exploration IUP covering an area of 6,623 hectares PT Merdeka Copper Gold (MCG) became the main controller of the mine at Mount Tumpang Pitu supported by a network of national and international investors The mine's future was strengthened after it was incorporated into the 2012-2032 Banyuwangi land-use plan (RTRW) which allocated 22,600 hectares for mining in Pesanggaran and Siliragung sub-districts The Tumpang Pitu gold mine has gone through various phases of licence and ownership changes from the hands of Hakman Metalindo to finally being controlled by PT Merdeka Copper Gold through its subsidiaries The concession continues to undergo significant expansion with the production licence valid until 2030 This long licensing journey reflects the way mining interests continue to flourish in the region despite conflicts and policy changes involving the fate of natural resources and neighbouring communities The story of resistance to the Tumpang Pitu gold mine is almost as long as the story of the mine itself Menambang emas di tanah bencana (Mining gold in the land of disaster The first round of resistance took place from 2007-2012 and the third from 2019-2023 - all of which are interconnected The first round began when people became aware of the impact of mining exploration on their environment and livelihoods The Anti-Mining Community Movement (Gerakan Masyarakat Anti Tambang It was initiated in 2007 by five local citizens concerned about the presence of PT Indo Multi Niaga (IMN) Although without any experience in organising large actions they began to protest against company trucks carrying heavy equipment This initiative became the first step towards a broader resistance tensions escalated as mining expansion continued peole managed to stop dozens of trucks carrying heavy equipment This event sparked widespread support from neighbouring communities more than 3,000 citizens took to the streets for a large demonstration in front of the PT Bumi Suksesindo (BSI) office This became one of the largest demonstrations in Banyuwangi's socio-political history bringing huge repercussions for the local community and government The year 2016 was a turning point in the resistance A 'struggle coordination post' (posko perjuangan) was established in Pancer Hamlet located on the coast at Sumberagung Village This became the coordination centre for the entire action but also the beginning of the criminalisation of the community PT BSI began gold mining operations on 1 December 2016 Budi Pego and three other villagers were arrested on charges of spreading communism a controversial charge that was part of an attempt to silence the resistance all four of them were named as suspects before being released to await proceedings an appeal to the Supreme Court (MA) led to Budi Pego's sentence being increased to 4 years in prison no re-arrest or further detention followed the Supreme Court's decision symbolic actions became the main strategy for citizens to attract wider attention travelling hundreds of kilometres to protest directly to the East Java provincial government repression against the movement became increasingly evident when citizens blocked the road to the site in protest against expansion of the mine Major clashes ensued with security personnel People began to focus on rejecting the mine’s expansion to Mount Salakan - neighbouring Mount Tumpang Pitu They blocked company workers out to explore the area Action also took the form of setting up a tent of struggle and solidarity as a space to meet and a place to monitor the company's activities so they would not go up Mount Salakan there was a clash with the authorities as the company tried to forcefully enter Mount Salakan Budi Pego was re-arrested by the security forces on the pretext of serving the remaining 3 years of his sentence Peole’s resistance to Tumpang Pitu has grown from a local action to a large movement with widespread support One of their main issues remains agrarian conflict in Pancer Hamlet due to the granting of Mining Business Licence (IUP) This indicates that popular resistance to the Tumpang Pitu mine remains alive and continues to this day The rejection of the Mount Tumpang Pitu gold mine is not just a knee-jerk reaction but a reflection of peoples’ deep sadness at the environmental and social impacts caused have long witnessed how mining has changed their lives What was promised as development and welfare has instead led to threats to ecosystems Mount Tumpang Pitu used to be a protected forest that played an important role in maintaining ecological balance in coastal Banyuwangi Gold mining has caused large-scale deforestation and increased the risk of disasters such as landslides and floods Springs that have been a source of livelihood for farmers are slowly drying up The Katakan River that previously irrigated rice fields is now being embanked by the mining company Disasters have become increasingly familiar to people living around the Tumpang Pitu concession starting with successive floods from 2019-2021 The 2019 and 2020 protests were caused by flooding Mining activities also disturb neighbouring villagers In 2024 an enormous explosion in May 2024 caused buildings to vibrate in the tourist resort of Pulau Merah Many tourists panicked and scattered to save themselves Then in November 2024 blasting caused the whole of Mount Tumpang Pitu to collapse creating an avalanche that went directly into the sea The event reminded fishermen in Pancer Hamlet of the mud flood of 2016 where land-clearing activities by the mine caused flooding mixed with mud that eventually also entered the sea The Tumpang Pitu gold mine has also begun to have an economic impact on the lives of Sumberagung villagers The development of the mine has gone hand in hand with a decline in their livelihoods The majority of local residents depend on agriculture and fisheries but both are now threatened by pollution and land conversion One of the impacts they feel is the condition of the Katakan River This has been the main source of irrigation for farmers causing many farms to lose their water supply Farmers have begun to complain that their once fertile agricultural land is now shrinking and experiencing a water crisis the strongest indications from dragon fruit farmers The village is known as a large dragon fruit producer It has been a mainstay of Sumberagung villagers for the past 15 years The farmers are now complaining that fruit production is not optimal One of their complaints of course relates to access to water as well as the potential for flooding during the rainy season They fear it fear when the Katakan River overflows Even worse impacts are experienced by fishing folk They have experienced a significant decrease in catches due to environmental pollution from mining waste The fishers group in Pancer Hamlet revealed that since the mine began operating they have had to go more than 5 miles offshore Many fish have disappeared from the coastline due to the destruction of their habitat in 2010 the total fish catch reached 10,280 tonnes It has shrunk by about 1/4 since the mud flood of 2016 – to only 8,106 tonnes The tourism sector has also been badly affected Sumberagung village used to be famous for its beautiful beaches making it an alternative destination for foreign fishing enthusiasts who were tired of Bali The tourist spot was called Pulau Merah (Red Island) The Banyuwangi District Government even included it as a major tourist destination in its Visit Banyuwangi programme Pulau Merah has become increasingly deserted Pulau Merah is no longer as beautiful as before The scenery is disturbed by the loss of the Tumpang Pitu protected forest to mining activities blasting activities by the mine have discouraged tourists Farmers whose commodity production has declined fishermen whose catches have declined and the tourism sector which has begun to fall off the mine has become a problem for the entire local economy Many people have been forced to migrate or to look for work as outsourcing labourers for the mine How ironic: they are forcibly losing the economic independence they had built up over many years Mining not only brings environmental impacts but also worsens the social conditions of residents The bad luck experienced by people of Pancer Hamlet is an example they were already struggling to obtain land rights because they were occupying land controlled by the state logging company (Perhutani) The hamlet of Pancer was originally a protected forest area directly adjacent to the sea an earthquake followed by a tsunami hit the Banyuwangi area the population in Pancer had been relatively small The tsunami destroyed most of the settlement the government relocated residents to safer areas Residents were left with legal uncertainty over the land they occupied the status of land in Pancer has become increasingly blurred as Perhutani began claiming the area as part of its territory The burden on residents was further increased when mining concessions were issued on behalf of PT BSI and PT DSI This certainly puts residents in the shadow of eviction Without ever being involved in the decision to grant mining licences they feel their land rights are being unilaterally seized The biggest threat for Pancer residents at this time is forced eviction With the land still considered part of the Perhutani area people have no legal certainty over their homes and land they could be forced off the land they have occupied for decades they continue to fight to defend their rights to land and the environment that is increasingly threatened by the expansion of the mining industry supported by the power of capital and government policies that do not favour the people People’s rejection of mining at Tumpang Pitu is not without foundation What they have done until now is nothing less than a struggle to maintain their living space They are fighting for the natural rights inherent in the environment It is a tool of exploitation that destroys the social and ecological balance that local communities have long maintained This exploitation not only destroys nature but also destroys the lives of those who depend on the land and sea that are now in danger of disappearing Wahyu Eka Styawan (Wahyuwalhijatim@walhi.or.id) works for the environmental organisation WALHI in East Java Receive Inside Indonesia's latest articles and quarterly editions in your inbox this popular and unique bi-national short film festival has been bringing Australian and Indonesian audiences together to celebrate and enjoy the work of talented and emerging filmmakers from both countries © Copyright Indonesian Resources and Information Program (IRIP) 1983 - 2025 We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the stolen lands on which Inside Indonesia is based and we pay our respects to Elders past and present We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded Universitas Airlangga Official Website UNAIR NEWS – The 2025 National Selection Based on Test (SNBT) serves as one of the 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Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has now opened SNBT registration for the Bachelor of Medicine program under the Faculty of Health This presents a significant opportunity for high school graduates aspiring to study medicine at UNAIR’s Banyuwangi campus The region’s diverse geography and thriving tourism industry offer students a unique learning experience that combines academics with travel FIKKIA’s expansive field-based learning environment further enhances this opportunity the program boasts a distinctive feature—its specialized Travel Medicine curriculum block emphasized that the Travel Medicine curriculum plays a pivotal role in equipping students with competencies in managing health-related challenges in the tourism sector This specialized block provides hands-on experience allowing students to design health programs tailored to various tourism destinations focusing on preventive care and risk assessment for travelers The implementation of this specialized knowledge will significantly enhance healthcare services for both domestic and international tourists as well as for the local Banyuwangi community “FIKKIA’s Medicine Program at UNAIR is committed to delivering high-quality medical education We collaborate with UNAIR’s Faculty of Medicine and both national and international institutions to establish excellence in the field of Travel Medicine,” Dr The Travel Medicine block is set to launch in the spring semester of the 2024/2025 academic year the Medicine Program at FIKKIA has engaged in coordination meetings with the Banyuwangi Regency Tourism Office Key discussion points included identifying suitable tourism destinations for practical training and aligning the program’s schedule with Banyuwangi’s tourism calendar The diverse range of tourist attractions in Banyuwangi offers students a broad spectrum of learning experiences “Planned destinations for student training include Kawah Ijen and Tamansari though the final selection will be adjusted based on academic requirements,” Dr Curriculum development remains a top priority with ongoing efforts to enhance educational modules for students students will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and gain further field experience in travel medicine The Travel Medicine initiative will also be promoted through official channels such as @Banyuwangitourism and FIKKIA UNAIR’s official accounts This widespread dissemination aims to prepare students to become medical professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Travel Medicine ultimately enhancing healthcare services in tourism-centric areas Copyright 2021 Universitas Airlangga. All Rights Reserved. CENTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION (PKIP) TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Minister of Social Affairs, Saifullah Yusuf, said the government aims to lower extreme poverty to 0 percent by 2026, and the national poverty rate to drop below five percent by 2029 the national poverty rate averages at 8.57 percent," said the Minister during a working visit to the Banyuwangi Regent's Office He mentioned that there are currently three provinces with the highest number of poor residents Gus Ipul stated that the central government is implementing various programs to reduce the poverty rate one of which is the People's School program The People's School program is part of the efforts to equalize access to education in all regions under the authority of the Ministry of Social Affairs "We hope that this program will have a significant impact on reducing the poverty rate," he said Saifullah Yusuf praised Banyuwangi’s successful poverty alleviation programs which have reduced its poverty rate below the national average "I appreciate Banyuwangi for its good performance Banyuwangi Regent Ipuk Fiestiandani stated that efforts to address poverty in Banyuwangi have become a collective awareness and poverty alleviation is carried out by engaging many parties "All parties are involved in poverty alleviation in Banyuwangi Our hope is to continue reducing the poverty rate in Banyuwangi and support the targets set by the central government," said Ipuk Data obtained from Antara shows that with various implemented programs the poverty rate in Banyuwangi dropped from 7.34 percent in 2023 to 6.54 percent in 2024 the extreme poverty rate in Banyuwangi also went down from 0.43 percent in 2023 to 0.29 percent in 2024 Editor’s Choice: 10 Indonesian Provinces with Highest Poverty Rate; East Java Takes Lead Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Dedi Mulyadi also plans to provide incentives for those willing to undergo vasectomy Baznas explained that the number of people paying zakat The social assistance is targeted to reach its goal within the next 6 months Statistics Indonesia (BPS) announced that extreme poverty rates have decreased in most provinces Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has recently released the latest data on the country's poverty rate as of March 2024 Bappenas head said the increase in prices would not have an impact on the poverty rate in Indonesia Coordinating Minister Muhadjir Effendy has spoken out about the poverty rate in Papua which has not been declining There are currently 3.3 Indonesians in extreme poverty but the government is optimistic about eradicating extreme poverty by 2024 Jokowi says that the government has allotted Rp493.5 trillion in the 2024 State Budget Plan to accelerate poverty reduction and increase welfare Minister Luhut claimed that the downstream nickel industry managed to boost economic growth and reduce the poverty rate in Indonesia © 2021 TEMPO - Hak Cipta Dilindungi Hukum Jakarta. A contract teacher from Banyuwangi has been arrested for hacking into the National Civil Service Agency (BKN) website and selling the stolen data on the dark web allegedly earning $8,000 (approximately Rp 121 million) Director of Cyber Crime at the Indonesian National Police "The suspect's modus operandi involved illegal access to the BKN website and selling the data through a site called breachforum for personal gain," Himawan said Barik allegedly breached the BKN website on August 9 and subsequently sold the data on breachforums.io including usernames and passwords from electronic systems around the world Ransomware Attack Recovery Complete, But National Data Center 2 Faces Funding Issues Investigations revealed that Barik had previously hacked into universities in the United States and private companies in South Africa Barik now faces a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years for his actions Cyber attacks on government agencies have become increasingly frequent prompting the establishment of a fourth branch of the Indonesian military a breach occurred at the Temporary National Data Center (PDNS) 2 in Surabaya including immigration and school admissions a hacker known as Bjorka recently reported hacking the personal data of 6 million taxpayers including President Jokowi and other high-ranking officials and offered it for sale on the dark web for $10,000 Nandito Putra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ketapang Quarantine Service Unit in Indonesia thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large number of songbirds The disclosure took place at Tanjung Wangi Port The birds are suspected of coming from Lombok and Bali The songbirds were transported using a truck with the police number DK originating from Bali Province The Head of the Ketapang Quarantine Service Unit Fitri Hidayat said that attempts to smuggle songbirds through Banyuwangi had occurred repeatedly this is a repeated incident," said Fitri when contacted Fitri said that the initial information about the truck transporting songbirds first came from local residents (Picture above) Ketapang Quarantine Service Unit thwarted an attempt to smuggle songbirds suspected of coming from Lombok and Bali in large numbers in Banyuwangi The information was then traced by the police from the Tanjung Wangi Port Security Implementation Unit (KP3) The police arrested two perpetrators who acted as the driver and conductor Fitri could not yet confirm how many songbirds were supposed to be smuggled the East Java Conservation and Natural Resources Agency (BKSDA) is identifying the types and counting the number BKSDA has just come and now we want to process it," she said a non-profit organization that focuses on protecting wild birds is also monitoring the prevention of smuggling of songbirds "We received reports from two of our members in Banyuwangi and the number is indeed large," said Flight Indonesia Executive Director Marison Guciano when contacted Marison estimated that the number of songbirds that failed to be smuggled was eight to 10 thousand Banyuwangi has been the gateway for bird smuggling to be distributed in Java there are even more that get through," he said Marison said that wildlife smuggling practices are interrelated with the illegal capture process health certificates from the quarantine of origin," he said In addition to violating quarantine regulations songbirds are illegal because they are captured outside the procedures determined by the government Marison said that wildlife may actually be traded as long as they comply with the rules Provisions regarding this have been regulated through the Decree of the Minister of Forestry Number 447 concerning the Administration of the Taking or Capturing and Distribution of Wild Plants and Animals This regulation stipulates that animals taken in nature must meet a number of requirements Some of the requirements include obtaining permission from the relevant agency must comply with the capture quota and be taken in the capture area determined by the Conservation Center The capture of songbirds in nature is carried out massively and without supervision around 300 thousand songbirds were confiscated from illegal trade in Indonesia “When taken in large numbers and smuggled this is definitely illegal and violates regulations This means that the BKSDA where these songbirds come from has failed to carry out its duties,” said Marison Editor's Choice: Indonesia's Fisheries Ministry Explains 4 Lobster Seeds Smuggling Hotspots Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Body of Malaysian Climber Evacuated from Indonesia's Mount Rinjani First Balinese Hindu Temple in Netherlands Officially Inaugurated PLN Suggests Temporary Factor Behind Bali Blackout Bali's Semarapura Festival Expected to Draw 20,000 Tourists Balinese Hindu Temple to Open in the Netherlands 10 Best Places to Visit in Southeast Asia for Adventure Seekers Trip.Best 2025: Bali and Jakarta Among World's Top Destinations American Deported for Causing Chaos at Bali Clinic Indonesian Minister Pushes for Direct Flights Between Bali and Moscow Russia Eye New Moscow-Bali Flight Route to Bolster Trade Ties Jakarta. With southern Bali’s hotspots like Canggu the Tourism Ministry is promoting the 3B areas—Banyuwangi and North Bali—to diversify tourism across the island and showcase its hidden gems Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said that the overcrowding in southern Bali is not due to an excessive number of tourists but rather an uneven distribution of visitors we partnered with local governments and stakeholders to launch the 3B travel package in September,” Widiyanti said in a press statement on Saturday “This initiative aims to expand visitors' destination options while reducing pressure on Bali’s southern regions.” The 3B package features a range of attractions from natural wonders and cultural experiences to village tourism Hidden gems include Pemuteran Village Jembrana offers the stunning Bali Barat National Park Banyuwangi invites travelers to explore the iconic Ijen Crater the ministry has invited national and international media to cover attractions in North Bali’s Buleleng Regency “We are optimistic that these measures will ease the concentration of visitors in the south and encourage sustainable tourism that benefits local communities,” Widiyanti added Deputy for Destination Development and Infrastructure said that the ministry is committed to sustainable tourism policies that safeguard Bali’s culture “We are working closely with local governments and communities to address issues like waste management and the social impact of tourism,” Hariyanto said He also underscored the importance of evenly distributing visitors across Bali and further developing Indonesia’s other priority destinations the ministry is enhancing regulations to tackle illegal activities and encourage cultural respect and environmental conservation “We are also educating travelers on the importance of preserving Bali’s natural and cultural heritage,” Hariyanto said Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) is one of the important diseases in animals especially cloven-hoofed animal with a high transmission rate FMDV is included in the list of infectious animal diseases with a 100% morbidity rate in animal populations with confirmed by FMDV and mortality in young animals reaching 20-30% while in adult animals reaching 1-5% % FMDV outbreaks are common in Southeast Asia First FMDV outbreak was found in Indonesia on April 28th 2022 with a total of 1,247 cases in East Java (Gresik Mojokerto) and 1,881 cases in Aceh Tamiang District This was stated in the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia concerning the determination of FMDV outbreak areas in several Regencies in East Java and Aceh Tamiang District FMDV outbreaks in Indonesia were included in cases of re-emerging disease where in 1884 Indonesia had experienced FMDV cases and in 1990 Indonesia was declared FMDV free FMDV is caused by a virus from the genus Apthovirus in the Picornaviridae family and have seven FMD serotypes (O and Asia1) in which the FMD-causing virus has a high degree of genetic and antigen diversity The 25-30 nm virus particle has an icosahedral capsid composed of proteins non-envelope with a genome of positive-sense single-stranded RNA encoding 4 structural proteins and non-structural proteins Structural proteins are composed of VP1-VP4 while non-structural proteins consist of 28 contains RGD (arginine-glycine-aspartic acid) peptide sequences that play a role in receptor binding Besides serving as a determinant of virus serotype classification the VP1 gene is also used to design primers for amplification and sequencing protocols for FMD virus detection In 2001 the O/ME-SA/Ind-2001 lineage was first reported in India and thereafter spread across several countries such as North Africa The O/ME-SA/Ind-2001 lineage has been classified into sub-lineages a with O/ME-SA/Ind-2001e being found mostly in Southeast Asia FMDV O/ME-SA/Ind-2001e were circulated in Indonesian and the most common causative agent spread in Cambodia This study aims to detect FMD based on clinical symptoms from field cases in beef cattle using reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) method followed by sequencing The results of this study are expected to provide information and can be used in policy and control of FMD virus to overcome losses due to FMD disease Samples were collected from cattle diagnosed with FMD with clinical symptoms of fever and vesicles in the mouth and feet in August 2022 Samples were collected from vesicle swabs on lesions in the mouth and feet of beef cattle from smallholder farms in Banyuwangi Samples were collected with Phosphate Buffer Saline (PBS) with 5% antibiotic transport medium Samples were stored at -80°C in the laboratory before analysis The extraction of viral RNA from the specimens using QIAmp Viral RNA mini kit according to the manufacturer’s instructions (Qiagen RNA was eluted with 60 µl of RNase- and DNase-free water and stored at -80°C before further analysis RT-PCR has performed for detecting and genotyping of FMDV using the one- step RT-PCR PCR (AMV) Takara Kit as previously described First detection of FMDV infection using universal primers and to determine serotype O in the VP1 gene using one pair of primers are showen in Table 1 The primers were synthesized by (Macrogen Co. Total 2.5 µl RNA sample eith 8 µl nucleas-free water and RNAse inhibitor 0.25 µl were put into a PCR tube with the final mixture was 15 µl and then inserted into a conventional PCR machine One-step RT-PCR cycle conditions were 30 minutes at 42⁰C followed by 5 minutes of 94⁰C inactivation then at cycle 35 with conditions of denaturation 94⁰C for 60 seconds RT-PCR products were stored in a refrigerator before electrophoresis RT-PCR tests on suspect samples were conducted to confirm FMD virus infection causing productivity decline in the livestock sector The universal primer set was used for first-time detection in cattle suspected of FMDV infection RT-PCR product amplification result according to the expected size (328bp) is considered as a positive result The results of this study are consistent with previous studies that RT-PCR was used to detect FMDV for primary diagnosis with a set of universal 1F/1R primers with an expected band of 328bp A pair of IF/IR-based RT-PCR universal primers can be used in rapid detection of FMD infected animals Same samples were detected using serotype O specific primers on the VP1 gene by RT-PCR The result showed the presence of DNA bands in the three samples The VP1 gene fragment was obtained with visualization of DNA bands with a length of 1165 bp RT-PCR is a highly sensitive and specific method that has been used to detect FMDV outbreaks or re-infections disease The difference between two RT-PCR results with the same sample suggests that the universal primer set more sensitive to detect FMD viral infection Universal primers encoding the untranslated region (UTR) more sensitive in detecting O The FMDV viral genome contains one open reading frame (ORF) that begins and ends with 5′ and 3′ untranslated regions (UTR) The genome of FMDV contains several functional elements including in the untranslated region (UTR) in the 5′ UTR the internal ribosome entry site (IRES) element initiates cap-independent translation while the 3′ UTR is for stimulating IRES activity The VP1 belonged to structural protein that serves as capsid protein on FMDV and primary antigen that elicits and neutralizes antibody responses VP1 gene as a determinant of virus serotype classification serotype-specific primer design and as a determinant of conserve regions in the GH Loop due to the presence of the amino acid RGD (arginine-glycine-aspartic acid) RT-PCR results show positivity in the VP1 gene less than the UTR The primer design used to detect FMDV serotype O in the VP1 gene is less sensitive it is necessary to design own primers from local isolates that have high accuracy Nucleotide and amino acid changes in the VP1 serotype O gene also affect the primers deletions and insertions causes sensitive primers Focus on sequencing the whole viral genome to reveal possible mutations at the GH Loop site of the serotype O-specific primers of the VP1 gene and then designing primers to target this site Indonesia experienced an FMD outbreak that spread throughout the region For 32 years Indonesia was free from FMD until finally in 2022 FMD outbreaks were again found in several regions in Indonesia Meat imports and illegal entry of animals are suspected to be one of the sources of FMD virus spread in Indonesia Foot and mouth disease is of great importance to livestock breeding due to the rapid spread of the virus It should be recognized and diagnosed as soon as possible for outbreak control and management Rapid and accurate detection of FMDV is necessary for effective outbreak control in planning and country preparedness in the face of outbreaks we investigated cattle suspected of FMDV infection using one step RT-PCR method These findings indicate the importance of surveillance studies and genetic analysis to monitor FMD virus to evaluate the emergence of genetic variation in Indonesia Future studies related to genetic analysis of FMD viruses from field isolates in Indonesia are needed Monitoring of FMD outbreaks and the spread of O/ME-SA/Ind-2001e in Indonesia should be conducted to evaluate the national spread and establish efficient control strategies it can be concluded that the RT-PCR technique can accurately detect FMD virus infection in cattle on smallholder farms in Banyuwangi This study found that universal primers in the UTR region showed more sensitive results compared to serotype O specific primers of VP1 gene The RT-PCR protocol can be used to handle samples in a single assay and can be a valuable tool to complement routine diagnosis of FMD viruses from field outbreaks and prevention strategies Bupati Banyuwangi Ipuk Fiestiandani hadiri peluncuran layanan kereta api Blambangan Ekspress Universitas Airlangga Official Website UNAIR NEWS – Betta fish is one of the most popular fishery commodities among various communities and countries because betta fish has a high economic value and can provide many benefits One of the causes is a disease factor that often threatens betta fish the Aquaculture Students’ Association (HIMAKUA) PSDKU Universitas Airlangga in Banyuwangi held a Fisheries Study entitled “All about Betta Fish: Production a lecturer of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPK) UNAIR Banyuwangi explained several diseases attacking betta fish Darmawan Setia Budi explained several diseases in betta fish we need to do sterilization first by using methylene blue or acriflavine it must be separated from the healthy fish immediately,” he explained The symptoms include a dark or sometimes reddish color The affected fins gradually wear out like falling out/torn Even though the fish are still actively moving with a good appetite it will spread to the body of the fish,” he said a white spot or ich is caused by a parasite of the Protozoa (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis) are white spots appearing on the body of the fish “Fish often move fast and hit the wall of the aquarium like trying to scratch their body,” he said pop-eye or swollen fish’s eyes are caused by bacteria The symptom shows that the fish’s eyes start to swell It starts from one eye in the early stages but then attacks both of the fish’s eyes has symptoms such as swelling in the stomach and inability to excrete feces The early stages are similar to constipation the stomach will swell and becomes reddish The scales start to wear off from the stomach to the whole body so that the fish will look like pineapples,” explained the owner of @bettaisun it is necessary to quarantine sick fish and always maintain the quality of water by periodically changing the water for the betta fish and fish salt in aquaculture under sunlight can be done to control betta fish diseases,” he concluded Copyright 2024 © Universitas Airlangga. All Rights Reserved. PUSAT KOMUNIKASI DAN INFORMASI PUBLIK (PKIP) 10 Fakta Tentang Konklaf 2025 Sidang Pemilihan Paus Baru Yang Perlu Anda Ketahui Abu Dhabi Firm to Invest $2bn in Binance Using Trump’s Crypto Venture Trump Family Crypto Venture Tapped As Part Of $2B Emirati-Backed Investment Deal PN Purwokerto Mulai Aktif Pakai Mediator Non Hakim Indonesian Businessman Sues Richard Mille Jakarta Over Undelivered Timepieces Worth $5.3 Million Higher Prices On US Store Shelves Will Coming In Weeks JAKARTA – Tourism experience of RS (34) and NN (29) seems to be a lesson for every tourist to always be careful traveling to popular areas which has been widely talked about in the mass media and social media does not have a good and friendly transportation system Both received an unpleasant welcome when they arrived at Ketapang Station while traveling at the end of December 2023 they were stopped by ojek drivers while waiting for the arrival of their Grab bike drivers “My Grab driver can’t reach me because the opang (ojek drivers) were hotheaded So I had to walk quite far out to get to my driver,” said RS to The Editor on Momsay (26/8/2024) RS said the holiday to Banyuwangi had been planned since 2017 She considered Banyuwangi to be less safe for tourists as motorbike rental was still very difficult “Access to public transport needs to be made easier Motorbike rentals also need to be increased and guaranteed safety so that more people dare to open this business since it is very difficult to rent a motorbike there,” she said Being one of the cities in Indonesia that gets the spotlight from the government Banyuwangi as a city of a million tours continues to improve to advance its tourism system From the era of Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas until he was replaced by his wife Ipuk Fiestiandani the restructuring of the face of the regency with a population of 1.74 million people (according to BPS 2024) continued Massive promotion of tourism is certainly directly proportional to the increase in GRDP (Gross Regional Domestic Product) of the community where ownership of two-wheeled vehicles or motorbikes in Banyuwangi reached 401,046 units in 2023 This figure decreased when compared to 2022 which reached 473,461 units the arrangement of public transport facilities in Banyuwangi Regency still does not seem to have the attention of Banyuwangi Regent Ipuk Fiestiandani we found that angkot (public transport) is rare It was most often seen on the main road towards the harbor,” said RS but you could say it’s difficult to understand The quantity is not as much as in Jakarta or other tourist areas,” she continued This was confirmed by transport observer and Vice Chairman of the Strengthening and Regional Development Division of the Indonesian Transportation Society (MTI) Djoko Setijowarno Djoko said that Banyuwangi is one of the areas where transport development is very minimal “The development of Banyuwangi’s transport system has regressed as it does not have an intensive programme for public transport,” he said only provides a free city transport programme for school children and free transport to tourist destinations for tourists with Damri Djoko questioned who the programme was actually aimed at as the people of Banyuwangi should be able to enjoy the same transport facilities as tourists traveling there “As there is transport prepared for tourism then they should make transport for the public to go to tourist destinations ,” he said Regent Ipuk has not had a vision and mission to develop a public transport system for Banyuwangi “Do not re-elect regional heads who do not have a vision and mission to build a public transport system,” he said it is because he has not found any request for additional funds from the Banyuwangi Regency Government related to the development of public transport facilities either to the Governor of East Java or the central government in this case the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Home Affairs if the regional head requests funds to build public transport I have investigated this with the East Java Transportation Agency and the Ministry of Home Affairs,” Djoko said Address: Gedung B.J. 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Thamrin No. 8, Jakarta Pusat 10340 Whatsapp: +62811-1933-3639 Email: ppid@brin.go.id TEMPO.CO, Banyuwangi - General Manager of the Ketapang branch of the ASDP Indonesia Ferry, Yani Andriyanto, said there is a surge in travelers crossing from Bali to Java amounting to 223,036 people in the last five days The number of vehicles crossing to Java Island also grows this year “The daily average increases by 54 percent from Bali,” said Yani in an official statement received by Tempo on Wednesday “So the traffic will get lighter as Nyepi approaches Our prediction remains the same for the homecoming peak The Banyuwangi Regency government also monitors the homecoming traffic at Ketapang Port said the port is relatively quiet as the crowd is observed at Gilimanuk Port in Bali "It’s still quiet at the Banyuwangi side but the port manager has prepared anticipatory measures in case of surges starting from D-13 to D+8 of Eid al-Fitr," said Mujiono Mujiono said the government will partner with ASDP, the police, and other related parties to ensure the success of the return homecoming travel. 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Malang route The existence of the Ijen Ekspress Train will add alternative choices for more comfortable The Ijen Express Train is designed with modern facilities that prioritize passenger comfort and safety as well as more efficient and environmentally friendly travel This service is equipped with the latest generation of executive and economy trains modified by Balaiyasa Manggarai this train can serve various groups of people The Ijen Express Train departure schedule from Ketapang Station is at 19:30 WIB (Western Indonesian Time) and arrives at Malang Station at 02:30 WIB departure from Malang Station is at 07:50 WIB and arrives at Ketapang Station at 14:55 WIB The price of the Ijen Express train ticket starts from Rp260,000 for the new generation economy class and Rp390,000 for the executive class Tickets can be ordered through the Access by KAI application or other official ticket booking channels the Ketapang - Malang Kota Lama PP route was served by the Tawangalun train which is 134 percent of the available capacity during 2024 of 386,900 seats The high demand for the Tawangalun train is one of the reasons KAI runs the Ijen Ekspres train which operates on the same route The inauguration of the Ijen Express Train was carried out by the Director of Human Resources and General Affairs of KAI who was accompanied by the Assistant for the Economy and Development of Banyuwangi Regency Dwi Yanto at Ketapang Station Rosma Handayani said that the Ijen Express Train is present as a form of KAI's commitment to improving train transportation services in East Java especially in supporting connectivity between two strategic tourist destinations With the presence of the Ijen Express Train the public now has a choice of transportation modes that are more comfortable "With the presence of the Ijen Express Train, KAI wants to strengthen connectivity between the regions it passes through and support the development of the tourism sector and the creative economy through transportation modes that are not only comfortable but also safe," said Rosma in a written statement received by Tempo Editor's Choice: KAI Prepares 4 Million Seats for 2025 Eid Homecoming Season KAI Provides Subsidized Train Tickets from Jakarta Starting at Rp45,000 Malang Civil Society Coalition Condemns Security Forces' Violence against TNI Law-Rejection Protesters KAI Introduces New Train Seating Feature for Women in Pledge to Safety LBH Malang: 6 Anti-TNI Law Protesters Released Students Decry Police Brutality as Nationwide Protests Against TNI Law Escalate Protest Against TNI Law in Malang Turns Violent Speeding Up Train Station Queues for Eid Travelers with Face Recognition Feature Police Arrest Suspect for Train Carriage Arson at Yogyakarta's Tugu Station BLA: The Separatists Behind the Pakistan Train Hijacking Pakistan Train Hijack: Suicide Bombers Complicate Rescue Operation Najla Nur Fauziyah Laila Afifa "We will inspect the ground based on the complaints submitted to the Office," Dwi Handayani wrote Tempo via the WhatsApp messaging application on Thursday morning Handayani said that blasting activities should not have disturbed local communities She pointed out the technical planning and timing requirements already agreed upon our team will inspect the ground," she said The Tumpang Pitu gold mine is located in Sumberagung Village The Tujuh Bukit gold mine is managed by PT Bumi Suksesindo (BSI) a subsidiary of PT Merdeka Copper Gold (issuer code: MDKA) The Tujuh Bukit Gold Mine stands on 4,998 hectares of land in a production forest area BSI has utilized 992 hectares of the area for mining operations the blasting activity at the gold mining location caused vibrations and a strong smell at the tourist destination This incident caused panic among dozens of tourists According to information gathered by Tempo from residents on Red Island the blasting carried out by BSI was indeed out of the ordinary "Tourists scattered when they thought it was an earthquake dozens of tourists occupied the Red Island "People were surfing and playing in the sand," he said brownish smoke plumes could be seen from a distance coming from the gold mine blasting site BSI has yet to release any statement as of Thursday morning regarding complaints and the impact of its activities Editor’s Choice: Chinese National Detained Over Illegal Gold Mining Activities in Kalimantan Jobs That AI Will Replace: Is Your Current Job at Risk? 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The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today: 241,057 People Crossing from Banyuwangi to Bali During Year-End Holidays PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry recorded that 241,057 people crossed from Ketapang Ferry Port in Banyuwangi to Gilimanuk Ferry Port in Bali during the Christmas and New Year holidays since Monday Corporate Secretary of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry Shelvy Arifin said that the peak of year-end holiday ferry departure occurred on Dec Click here to read more Puncak Records 40,000 Vehicles Passing By on Last Day of Christmas Holiday The last day of the Christmas holiday recorded around 20,000 vehicles exiting the Puncak route The head of the traffic unit at the Bogor Resort police Police Commissioner Adjutant Rizky Guntama said that police have implemented traffic diversion to control the volume of vehicles "Current data showed that around 20,000 vehicles entered the [Puncak route] while 20,000 exited the route The total of vehicles passing by Puncak is around 40,000," Rizky told Antara on Tuesday Click here to read more Bali has always been people's favorite destination to spend their holidays Hypnotizing beaches and mouthwatering culinary choices attract people of all ages to visit Bali.  Check out fifteen recommendations of must-visit places in Bali to satisfy your culinary urges Click here to read more Today's Top 3 News: 7 Most Beautiful Banknotes in the World Today's Top 3 News: 7 Most Beautiful Banknotes Bank Indonesia Withdraws Four Banknote Denominations Today's Top 3 News: 7 Most Beautiful Banknotes in the World That Redefine Currency Design Today's Top 3 News: How to Sell Rare Coins Today's Top 3 News: Bank Indonesia Withdraws Four Banknote Denominations Today's Top 3 News: Prabowo Confident Danantara Could Exceed US$1tn in Assets UNAIR NEWS – Banyuwangi Regency Government welcomed 374 students for the community service program of learning with community (KKN BBK) of Universitas Airlangga at the Regent’s Office on Tuesday They will be dispersed across three sub-districts and 29 urban villages The Secretary of the Banyuwangi District Government and Assistant for Economy and Development Drs he hoped that the students would depart from academic theories and engage in practical experiences He also encouraged them to actively promote the implementation of the national pilot project in the field of digital services Dwi thought that the current model of community service program is way different compared to the previous model Students who possess skills and academic competencies will have a greater potential to address village issues especially when aligned with their respective areas of expertise it is no longer the time for community service programs to build physical legacy it is the time for academic-based legacy that aligns with their respective fields of study,” he said Dwi named the examples for Medicine and Public Health students They can help reduce and even eliminate stunting in Banyuwangi While the economics students can encourage the local SMEs to practice adaptive and innovative models with the growth of technology accounting students can also train the local communities to build effective financial management Banyuwangi aims to achieve zero stunting cases,” he said Students can promote small-scale home gardening in limited spaces This will contribute to boosting the local economy The KKN-BBK students take pictures post the welcoming ceremonies at Banyuwangi Regent’s Office on Tuesday Banyuwangi is currently a national pilot project for digital public services Dwi encouraged the KKN-BBK students to foster a technology-aware environment in villages They can help install the Smart Kampung application to support this initiative other regions focus on Smart City initiatives we are focused on the villages and transform those into Smart Kampung,” he said The awareness of using the internet responsibly needs to be fostered students can raise the awareness of the locals in each village This is to ensure that the management and administrative processes for residents can be carried out quickly and effectively The Secretary of the Banyuwangi District Government Dwi Yanto (left) received a memento from the Director of SIKIA UNAIR in Banyuwangi at the Office of the Regent of Banyuwangi on Tuesday mentioned that a total of 379 UNAIR students will be participating in the KKN-BBK program for a month from Tuesday (11/7/2023) until Friday (5/8/2023) These students come from various fields of study representing all 17 faculties of the university Soetojo stated that during their fieldwork the students will encounter various types of communities with diverse educational backgrounds This presents a challenge in effectively delivering the student program to the community you can’t achieve your targets and goals,” he said He added that students will conduct at least two important tasks students apply the knowledge they have learned in class students strive to build society and nation for creating a better future To strengthen the collaboration between Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the Banyuwangi Regency Government conducted a working visit to Banyuwangi Regency the Rector of UGM expressed her appreciation to the Banyuwangi Regent for the warm reception in Banyuwangi She hoped that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed some time ago could be continued through cooperation in various areas I can fulfill my promise to visit Banyuwangi and it turns out that Banyuwangi is impressive and beautiful It’s evident from the many regional heads who want to visit here,” she explained The Rector’s visit to Banyuwangi was also a part of her visit to the locations where students were conducting Community Service (KKN-PPM) The Rector of UGM stated that KKN students carried a mission from UGM to share and act as development facilitators revealed that Banyuwangi is actively pursuing innovations in various fields we demand innovation from all government agencies Some innovations in Banyuwangi include Banyuwangi Sehat (Healthy Banyuwangi) and the ‘Bunga Desa’ program (regent working in villages) we hold a weekly performance evaluation to ensure that programs are carried out on time and achieve their targets,” she explained The Banyuwangi Regent further expressed her hope that the presence of KKN students in Banyuwangi can provide inspiration and innovations for the Banyuwangi Regency Government “We often meet with the KKN students to gather input for development programs in Banyuwangi,” she added the Banyuwangi Regent expressed her hope that everyone visiting Banyuwangi can return all of you can return to Banyuwangi,” she concluded Please contact us for any problem with SIMASTER (Direktorat Teknologi Informasi Directorate of Information Technology ) dan Lingkungan Office of Workplace and Environmental Security and Safety and Emergencies) E: info@ugm.ac.id | P: +62(274)588688 | F: +62(274)565223 | WA: +628112869988 Jakarta - The Banyuwangi Chinatown Festival was held this weekend in the Tri Dharma Place of Worship (TITD) Hoo Tong Bio area A variety of typical Chinese culinary delights were presented in the Chinese New Year celebratory festival One of the favorites in the festival was the Peking duck This typical Beijing dish is made from duck roasted with spices until the skin is crispy and red in color Peking duck is usually enjoyed with Mandarin bread "We have been selling Peking duck since 2010 The recipe has been passed down from our ancestors," said Liem one of the Peking duck sellers at the Banyuwangi Chinatown Festival Dozens of rows of stands at this festival offered various other classic Chinese culinary delights such as Hainanese rice and char siu chicken Hainanese rice is rice cooked in chicken stock and ginger the char siu chicken is seasoned with sweet soy sauce visitors can also enjoy other typical Chinese snacks Apart from MSMEs and home culinary practitioners hotel chefs in Banyuwangi also participated in the festival; such as the Aston Hotel Chinatown Street Food will be held regularly transforming into a thematic market specifically for Chinese delicacies Dozens of MSMEs will be involved in selling various Chinese snacks and Banyuwangi culinary delights around TITD Hoo Tong Bio apart from being a new culinary tourism destination we hope it can also stimulate the local economy," said Banyuwangi Regent Ipuk Fiestiandani KOSTCON 2025, the First Largest K-Drama OST Concert in Jakarta, to Take Place on August 2nd 10 Best Cities to Visit in Japan Besides Tokyo to Add to Your Bucket List 10 Recommended Budget-Friendly Tourist Destinations in the United States What Are the Cheapest Businesses to Start from Home? 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Here Are the Top 12 Destinations Vesak 2025: Borobudur Temple to Host Thousands of Devotees with Spiritual Celebrations Indonesia's Rendang and Gulai Among Top 10 Best Stews in the World Chinese Tourist Charged for Bribing Officer to Avoid Smoking Fine in Singapore China's J-36 Fighter Jet: Online Leak Hints at Sixth-Generation Power Chinese Boy Hospitalized After Swallowing 100-Gram Gold Bar Immigration Arrests Chinese Nationals for Working Illegally in Tangerang Indonesia Must Grow MSMEs and Rebuild the Middle Class Pentagon: China Could Sink US Ship in 20 Minutes EU Mulls Replacing High Tariffs for Chinese Electric Cars Mahinda Arkyasa Jakarta - The annual Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival is a fashion festival located in the far east city of Java island 2023 in the East Java regency of Banyuwangi "Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival is one of the means of creation for the youth especially those who are passionate about fashion," said the Regent of Banyuwangi She is hoping that this festival could encourage the youth to channel their creative ideas through unique costumes "We are confident that this event will conceive potential designers in the region," said Ipuk young and adult models paraded Ethno Wear costumes in Lorong Bambu The models exhibited their contemporary costume creation to visualize this year's theme Ethno Wear is a series of ethnic contemporary fashion parades that was inspired by the declaration of Ijen Geopark as part of international geopark networks by the UNESCO Global Geopark Executive Board in Paris The costumes worn by the models were their own creations or collaboration with local designers Some wore peacock-like headpieces to represent the animals of Alas Purwo some decorated their fit with tukik or turtle hatchlings of the Sukamade Beach while others were inspired by the blue flame of Kawah Ijen The Secretary of the Culture and Tourism Department of Banyuwangi said that this event is held to accommodate the Blambangan youth's fashion community "The community regularly held their own fashion show every week We want to facilitate their creativity," he explained Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo in Google News Prada to Acquire Versace: When Two World Fashion Icons Unite Over 200,000 Travelers Leave Bali for Java Ahead of Eid Holiday Season Donatella Versace Steps Down as Design Chief as Sale Talk Swirls Local Muslim Designer Predicts 2025 Eid Fashion Trends Thousands of Songbirds Failed to Be Smuggled in Banyuwangi Classy and Elegant: 5 Airlines with Best Cabin Crew Uniforms Batik Air Opens Flight Route to Banyuwangi Ready to Serve Christmas and New Year Holidays Over 1.2mn People Expected to Cross Bali Strait During Christmas and New Year Holiday Banyuwangi Airport Predicts Passenger Surge during Nataru Holidays Food and Beverage Can Compete in the Global Halal Industry Cari English The Gandrung Sewu Festival is a means of cultural promotion TEKS › English›The Gandrung Sewu Festival is .. Iklan The Gandrung Sewu Festival is a means of cultural promotion Thousands of gandrung dancers are back in action at the Gandrung Sewu Festival in Banyuwangi the event was made even more lively by an aerial demonstration of Indonesian Air Force fighter aircraft Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Festival Gandrung Sewu Sarana Promosi Budaya The EMB-314 Super Tucano aircraft belonging to the Indonesian Air Force flew low to enliven the Gandrung Sewu Festival 2023 on Marina Boom Beach The theme of this year's festival is "Omprog the Glory of Art" As many as 1,200 Gandrung dancers who are students from elementary to high school were selected to dance together in the festival KOMPAS — A total of 1,200 people danced the "gandrung" dance together at the peak of the Gandrung Sewu Festival at Marina Boom Beach The excitement of the event was enhanced by the presence of an airshow featuring fighter planes and a parachute jump by Air Force soldiers four EMB-314 Super Tucano fighter jets flew low over the dance arena (and once again during the gandrung dance performance) They were followed by three T-50i Golden Eagle fighter jets 15 Indonesian Air Force soldiers parachuted and landed in the dance arena thousands of gandrung dancers began to dance They showcased various formations in alternating patterns Thousands of pairs of audience eyes remained fixed on the synchronized movements of the dancers The dancers are students ranging from elementary to high school in Banyuwangi who have passed a rigorous selection process Prior to their performance in the colossus dance which takes the theme "Omprog the Glory of Art," is indeed different the Banyuwangi Regency Government also collaborated with the Indonesian Air Force Padhang Bulanan music and art was held consecutively on Thursday night followed by Meras Gandrung and Gandrung Terop on Friday afternoon until evening This traditional arts performance from Banyuwangi attracted the attention of the community Thousands of people who came not only from Banyuwangi Dancers danced together in the Gandrung Sewu Festival 2023 at Marina Boom Beach This year's festival theme is "Omprog the Glory of Art" A total of 1,200 gandrung dancers who are selected from elementary to high school students danced together in the festival "This year we are supported by the Indonesian Air Force for the air show Hopefully next year we will continue to do Gandrung Sewu with a different theme "This is a forum for us to provide space for young Banyuwangi people to love their culture," said Banyuwangi Regent Ipuk Fiestiandani Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform Abdullah Azwar Anas Air Force Chief of Staff Marsekal Fadjar Prasetyo Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia HE Rut Kruger Giverin and East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa Ipuk stated that the Indonesian Air Force has an event called Semarak Dirgantara which is held in Banyuwangi this year and is collaborated with Gandrung Sewu which has been included in the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy's national event calendar in order to give children the freedom to perform it is hoped that this festival can stimulate the community's economy Also read: Full Stay Homes Booked During Gandrung Sewu The head covering or crown depicts the beauty of a passionate dancer "The theme of omprog emphasizes how art is a universal language that is able to visualize the values ​​of goodness and virtue in the lives of Banyuwangi people in a beautiful and heart-touching way raising a spirit of togetherness," said Ipuk added that the omprog or crown on a gandrung dancer is full of meaning "The parts imply a meaning of life that is always dynamic A life that must always be directed towards goodness," he said Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno a tourism icon in Banyuwangi that highlights the region's unique cultural arts it is hoped that there will be a strengthened promotion of local tourism destinations and an increase in tourism visits to the area the festival can open up business opportunities and create as many job opportunities as possible," he said the government always supports activities that are guided by environmentally friendly concepts He hopes that Gandrung Sewu can also encourage public awareness to always preserve the environment Hopefully next year's Gandrung Sewu will continue with a different theme This is a platform for us to provide space for young people in Banyuwangi to love their culture stating that Gandrung Sewu would serve as a gateway for Banyuwangi to expand its presence in various cultural events build culture and art in line with efforts to build a peace process build a process of living in harmony and harmony "Hopefully Gandrung Sewu will be part of strengthening Banyuwangi's role in various events," he said Parents take a photo with their child who has just finished dancing in the Gandrung Sewu Festival 2023 at Marina Boom Beach who are elementary to high school students were selected to dance together in the festival Dewi Elvia Muthiariny Petir Garda Bhwana TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Low-cost carrier Batik Air announced the launch of direct flights from Jakarta to Banyuwangi starting November 1 Corporate spokesperson Danang Mandala Prihantoro said the flight will be available daily from Terminal 2E of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Tangerang to Banyuwangi Airport (BWX) in East Java “To accommodate business people and tourists so they can plan their trips more easily and comfortably,” Danang said on Tuesday He said the new route is good news for travelers willing to explore Banyuwangi or prepare for a refreshing year-end holiday Business people and tourists from home and abroad including Bangkok and Singapore can also visit Banyuwangi by stopping in Jakarta people from Banyuwangi can have wide accessibility to Jakarta and continue flights to various domestic and international destinations The airline will operate an Airbus A320-200 to serve the Jakarta-Banyuwangi round-trip route The modern fleet has a capacity of 12 business class seats and 144 economy class seats.  “Batik Air is committed to providing the best travel experience,” said Danang Editor's Choice: BNI-Batik Air Travel Fair 2023 Provides Buy 1 Get 2 Flight Tickets Promo Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News KPK Seizes Rp8.1bn in Assets from Gerindra Politician Anwar Sadad in East Java Grant Fund Corruption Case Cattle Farmers in East Java Urged to Stay Alert for Foot and Mouth Disease Mount Semeru Hiking Route Reopens with Restrictions In response to many childhood stunting cases in Banyuwangi community service students in Siliragung came up with the idea of dragon fruit pudding According to the Student Coordinator of the Siliragung Unit dragon fruit pudding is a processed food innovation to fulfill the local fruit intake for children in the area “Pudding was chosen because of its soft texture and easy digestibility for toddlers,” said Lestari during the monitoring and evaluation the Rector of UGM attended on Friday (28/7) The benefits of dragon fruit pudding serve as an alternative nutritious supplementary food for children utilizing local fruits as the main ingredient The coordinator stated that the Siliragung region and its surroundings are known as one of the centers for dragon fruit in Banyuwangi The production of dragon fruit pudding is relatively easy and rich in nutritional content for pregnant women and toddlers The Head of the Pesanggaran District’s Community Empowerment welcomed the presence of UGM’s Community Service students in his region Community service programs bring new ideas especially in processing abundant dragon fruit products dragon fruit was mostly sold as fresh fruit there are ideas to make dragon fruit pudding Sujono admitted that during the peak harvest of dragon fruit when the supply is abundant around 4,000 to 5,000 Indonesian Rupiah per kilogram With the innovation of dragon fruit pudding farmers and health cadres can make and sell it in different forms Hendro Prasetyo from the agro-tourism of orange and dragon fruit picking in Pesanggaran added that the presence of the students brings new enthusiasm for dragon fruit farmers and medium enterprises are also inspired to develop their dragon fruit businesses “They only recently discovered that dragon fruit can be used to make pastries UGM’s mandatory Community Service aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly in the role of students in achieving zero hunger and reducing poverty through supporting MSMEs UGM dispatched around 7,079 students from 19 faculties to serve in 31 provinces and more than 400 villages across Indonesia UNAIR NEWS – There was something different about the 241 Graduation ceremony of Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) held on Sunday several regional leaders officially completed their education at UNAIR Ipuk’s determination to pursue education remains unwavering She was honored as an Outstanding Graduate with Most Contribution to Education Ipuk expressed her honor for being a part of the UNAIR community She believes that UNAIR is a leading university in Indonesia The recognition of UNAIR as the nation’s leading university was the main reason for her to pursue education at UNAIR UNAIR consistently offers students the flexibility to learn from anywhere and at any time “I believe that UNAIR is the best university in East Java and Indonesia Banyuwangi has established a strong network with UNAIR with the presence of FIKKIA,” explained the graduate from the Master’s program in Public Policy Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) Her academic challenges were not her significant concerns She believes that those are essential for achieving something to the fullest the Banyuwangi Regent continued to prioritize her education The generation gap did not hinder their interaction I managed to graduate thanks to their encouragement,” she said Ipuk expressed her concern about the inequality of education in Indonesia “Many Indonesian children still lack access to education not just the government but also the community and even the private sector Universities should collaborate to find solutions so that Indonesian children can have equal rights to education,” she said The current biggest challenge in Indonesian education is access to education in remote areas It leads to the uneven distribution of educational facilities which is hoped to garner the attention of the entire Indonesian society all graduates could contribute according to their respective fields of knowledge to solve various problems around them “I am confident that all UNAIR graduates have achievements in their respective fields Let us contribute with the knowledge we have mastered I also hope that UNAIR remains committed to maintaining the quality of the education system Ipuk advised all students to continue striving and be encouraged to complete their education she believes that Allah will certainly provide ease for those who strive Author: Maissy Ar Maghfiroh Lamongan Regent and wife graduate from UNAIR Postgraduate School Ririe Ranggasari Jakarta - The Ministry of Maritime and Fisheries Affairs (KKP) will build a modern fishing village at Ancol Plengsengan Beach This project is estimated to cost around Rp 22 billion KKP Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono and Banyuwangi Regent Ipuk Fiestiandani inspected the village site together with ministry and regency officials on Saturday The Minister said that the Modern Fishing Village program is the government's effort to change the face of traditional fishing villages into modern ones by equipping the villages with the latest fishing business facilities to increase productivity The Lateng Modern Fishing Village will be built on an area of almost 1 hectare at the end of Ancol Plengsengan Beach not far from the center of Banyuwangi City This area is a seafood culinary center located in the fishing village area It is known as a destination for tourists to enjoy delicious seafood while enjoying the panoramic view of the Bali Strait There are about 502 fishermen in the area with an average total production of 50 tons per month Most of them catch fish using conventional methods by fishing and using nets The Minister said that the construction of the modern fishing village in Lateng will start around May The work is expected to be completed in three months Editor's Choice: Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno Reviews Short Term Visa Plan Indonesia Launches 3B Tour Package for Bali and Banyuwangi Gold Mine Blasting Scares Red Island Tourists in Indonesia's Banyuwangi Jokowi Visits Banyuwangi to Distribute Land Certificates Banyuwangi Holds Chinatown Festival Last Weekened; Offers Various Chinese Delicacies Yatno mengatakan sengketa lahan di daerah Bongkoran seharusnya bisa selesai apabila Pemkab Banyuwangi memperhatikan kepentingan masyarakat Bongkoran yang mayoritas petani Para petani itu menolak rencana pembangunan kawasan industri di area Bongkoran Ketua Organisasi Petani Wongsorejo Banyuwangi (OPWB) Yatno Subianto mengatakan pembangunan kawasan indutri di daerahnya akan menyengsarakan petani Pembangunan kawasan industri dianggap akan mengurangi lahan pertanian kawasan industri tidak cocok didirikan di kawasan Wongsorejo Yatno mengatakan jika petani berubah profesi menjadi buruh kesejahteraannya belum tentu lebih baik dari profesi petani Yatno meminta pemerintah Banyuwangi membatalkan rencana pembangunan kawasan industri di Kecamatan Wongsorejo “Kami tetap menyampaikan penolakan atas industrisasi industrisasi itu kan hanya menguntungkan kepentingan golongan tertentu Contoh saja kalau misalnya di bangun pabrik perakitan mobil lalu warga para tukang cari rumput apa mungkin nanti disuruh merakit mobil Ketua Organisasi Petani Wongsorejo Banyuwangi (OPWB) Yatno Subianto menambahkan para petani juga menuntut hak pengelolaan tanah seluas 220 hektare di kawasan Bongkoran Mereka mengklaim sudah menempati tanah itu selama puluhan tahun Banyuwangi mendapat perhatian dari Komisi Nasional Hak Asasi Manusia (Komnas HAM) sejak beberapa tahun lalu Komnas HAM sudah mengirim surat ke pemerintah Kabupaten Banyuwangi pada 14 April 2014 lalu Surat itu berisi rekomendasi Komnas HAM agar pemerintah menghentikan rencana pembangunan kawasan industri di daerah Bongkoran Yatno mengklaim jika tuntutan petani diabaikan pemerintah daerah maka petani akan menggelar aksi lebih besar lagi KBR percaya pembaca situs ini adalah orang-orang yang cerdas dan terpelajar Karena itu mari kita gunakan kata-kata yang santun di dalam kolom komentar ini Mendidik Siswa Nakal di Barak Tak Sesuai Ajaran Ki Hajar Dewantara Ralat Kilat Mutasi Perwira TNI Memunculkan Spekulasi Motif Politik protests carried out by students coming in waves in various regions in Indonesia The protests target various policies that do not take the people side voiced directly by thousands of students from various universities including PSDKU Universitas Airlangga students in Banyuwangi At precisely eight o’clock in the morning hundreds of UNAIR Banyuwangi students with students from other universities in Banyuwangi held protests in front of Banyuwangi Legislative Council (DPRD) Building there were five main demands for the community The students demanded the president to issue PERPU regarding Law weakening KPK asked the executive and legislative to immediately make new laws that do not give rooms for corruption supported judicial review of newly enacted KPK Law called on the executive and legislative institution to involve academics such as lecturers religious leaders in making laws and regulations and urged DPRD Banyuwangi to reject Law No.30 of 2002 concerning KPK verbally and in written form After speaking up in front of the DPRD Banyuwangi Building the mass was given the opportunity to enter the building and some representatives had a direct dialogue with members of the council to submit demands from the action movement an agreement was reached that DPRD Banyuwangi would submit their demand to the highest legislative institution in the central with signatures on legal stamp witnessed by the mass After the demands of students were heard and agreed upon by the council and orderly manner was closed by signing a white cloth together with the members of DPRD Banyuwangi as proof that the council members had seen along with other university students returned to their campuses In the tranquil waters of Pangpang Bay in Banyuwangi on the island of Java the powerful work that mangroves do can easily be seen locals’ nets brim with fish – a testament to nature’s gift to people recounts the history of these vital ecosystems – from periods of degradation to inspiring accounts of conservation describes how the catch from these waters is not just food but a celebration of life on their family table This story extends beyond the local community highlighting a little known fact about mangroves Often recognized for their role in climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation these forests are also crucial for food security and nutrition Indonesia is home to nearly a quarter of the world’s mangroves but these have undergone deforestation and degradation The impacts of these challenges on local food security has been largely invisible: mangroves are nurturing grounds for a plethora of aquatic life with many creatures serving as vital links in the food chain – and as key sources of diverse micronutrients for local residents Under the Restoring Coastal Landscapes for Adaptation and Integrated Mitigation (ReCLAIM) project – supported by the Lucille-Packard Foundation and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in collaboration with Brawijaya University and the Blue Forest Foundation – the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) embarked on a study on the hidden benefits of mangroves It explored mangroves’ impacts on the livelihoods and nutrition of the Banyuwangi and Demak communities in Java The findings reveal the significant contribution of mangrove-sourced aquatic life to the well-being of these communities In parallel, CIFOR-ICRAF researchers and their partners have provided scientific evidence on the tangible benefits of mangroves to food security and nutrition in Indonesia Through the creation of a dataset that combined fish consumption data from coastal households all over the Indonesian archipelago with spatial data on mangroves and aquaculture location and extent the scientists discovered an interesting pattern: coastal households near dense mangroves enjoyed a significantly higher consumption of fresh fish and other aquatic animals than coastal households that did not live near mangroves encompassing thousands of villages and over 100,000 households underscores the vital role of mangroves not just in environmental stewardship but as a cornerstone of community nutrition and health Enriched by scientific evidence from CIFOR-ICRAF and its partners this story underscores the need for conservation and restoration of mangroves – not just as an environmental imperative but also as a means to secure nutritious food for local communities It’s a great example of a ‘nature based solution’ to human food security and a reminder of the delicate balance we must maintain for the health and wellbeing of future generations The Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) harnesses the power of trees forests and agroforestry landscapes to address the most pressing global challenges of our time – biodiversity loss CIFOR and ICRAF are CGIAR Research Centers Bangladesh, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Mali, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Viet Nam, Zambia © 2025 Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) | CIFOR and ICRAF are CGIAR Research Centers | Privacy notice of CIFOR-ICRAF This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page UNAIR NEWS – Terrible news was reported from Banyuwangi A fourth-grade student ended his own life by hanging himself in the house The police initially suspected the victim committed suicide due to depression from being bullied by his friends for not having a father and children caregivers to take other preventive steps to avoid such mishaps,” she said It is also related to how parents and teachers provide treatment and education Both can strengthen children’s various psychological skills when they experience unexpected situations The Developmental Psychologist stated that bullying brings negative psychological consequences to children the higher the intensity and more types of bullying Multiple impacts of bullying may happen to children The bullying victim will be stressed and anxious on a daily basis They think the environment is not safe and they have no clue when or where the next attack could happen constant untreated stress will lead to depression The bullying victim will suffer deep misery and lose interest in things they love They are hopeless and losing hope for the future children who are bullied feel they are inferior and worthless especially if they cannot do anything to change the situation “Many of the victims are socially isolated They are isolated from their peers and find it difficult to get along They get trust issues and have problems communicating with others don’t help or mentally support them,” said the Indonesian Developmental Psychological Association (IPPI) chairman research revealed that some victims develop violent behavior and aggression due to powerful emotions These negative emotional rushes encourage them to respond to pressure with violence and aggression toward themselves and others like eating disorders and sleep disturbances caused by their state of mind and other discomforts that may happen,” Wiwin said UNAIR NEWS – The 67th KKN BBK Group Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) at the Pendarungan Village designs programs to prevent child sexual violence They held a dissemination on sexual violence prevention The topic becomes one of the most prioritized programs of the group said that sexual violence prevention has become the flagship of their community service program “We introduced the body parts autonomy to the children the parts nobody can’t touch and see,” she said on Monday The materials were delivered using songs as the learning media It helps children to learn more about sexual violence Shinta and her group also initiated another special program called “SOLIHAN” which stands for Sosialisasi Ketahanan Pangan Desa Pendarungan Melalui Budidaya Ikan (Promotion of Food Security in Pendarungan Village through Fish Cultivation “We introduce the types of disease in cultivated fishes to the community and fish farmers at the Pendarungan Village We invited four practitioners for the SOLIHAN program,” Shinta added The practitioners are UNAIR lecturers and officials from Fisheries Services of Banyuwangi Prayogo from the School of Health Science and Natural Science (SIKIA) and Mr Fatekhah Charisma from the District Fisheries Services on board,” she said Shinta explained that they also designed programs in four fields they initiated stunting and caries prevention (CERI) programs they held a waste sorting and planting Tabebuia seeds program we held digital marketing dissemination for the SMEs we conduct an English class and poem writing,” she expanded she believed that the community service program helps students Socializing in the community is not as easy as the textbooks make it out to be They come to learn a lot from nature and the community The learning experiences are also developed into something more useful Shinta and her group expressed their gratitude for the learning opportunity with the community the program can contribute to the community of Pendarungan Village,” she ended UNAIR NEWS – The increasing prevalence of viral diseases is one of the impacts of the intensification of aquaculture sector which increases the production of waste into the environment The use of microalgae as immunostimulants is one of the effective methods to treat viral diseases microalgae also have broad benefits in fisheries Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) PSDKU Aquaculture Program in Banyuwangi held a guest lecture to discuss the use of microalgae to combat virus attacks on fish and shrimp farming last Monday The virtual lecture through Zoom platform presented Dr a lecturer of Aquaculture in Ibrahimy University who is also researcher in the field of microalgae He revealed that the use of microalgae is considered effective in overcoming viral diseases with fast-spreading and high mortality rates because microalgae contain various active ingredients that can function as antiviral “Due to high cost of vaccinations and antiviral drugs microalgae which have pigment fragments such as astaxanthin phycocyanin and omega fatty acids such as ALA functioning as antiviral and immunostimulants are potential to be utilized,” explained Khumaidi pigment fragments from microalgae species of Nannochlropsis oculata can increase the survival rate (SR) of groupers that are attacked by Viral Necrosis Virus(VNN) because it triggers the production of β-actin in fish “Pigment fragments from these species can stimulate the production of β-actin which functions as a guardian of cell structure and increases the immune response in eliminating RNA (VNN) viruses,” he said Khumaidi revealed some of the fatty acid content of the microalgae Amphora sp can also be an antiviral agent to tackle viral diseases in cultivation Grouper fish that were attacked by VNN showed a positive histoimmunological response and the SR could reach 83% “Fatty acids such as arachidonic acid and palmitoleic acid and amino acids such as Valine and L-Norleucine in Amphora sp there are still many extracts of other microalgae species that can be applied to control viral cultivation diseases,” he said microalgae have many benefits for Aquaculture But the challenge now is how we standardize it so we can produce and apply microalgae and their substances appropriately “To answer these challenges our role as academics is very necessary in order to know the accuracy of dosage usage and production methods so we can get the same quality throughout Indonesia,” he concluded