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Faiz Zaki TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded that air quality in various cities and districts in Indonesia was categorized as Moderate The measurement was based on the average monthly value of PM2.5 concentration or dust particles measuring less than 2.5 micrometers one of which is monitoring PM2.5 concentration," reads BMKG information in an Instagram post @infobmkg on Wednesday PM2.5 has been known as an air pollutant measuring 2.5 µm (micrometers) so it can easily enter the respiratory system air quality is divided into five categories Here is BMKG's mapping of areas with air quality categorized as 'Hazardous' - Jambi City: Minimum (0.4 micrograms per cubic meter) maximum (571.5 micrograms per cubic meter) - Pesawaran Regency: minimum (1.1 micrograms per cubic meter) maximum (240.3 micrograms per cubic meter) - Deli Serdang Regency: minimum (0.7 micrograms per cubic meter) maximum (229.5 micrograms per cubic meter) ‘Moderate’ to ‘Unhealthy’ Category: - Aceh Besar Regency: Minimum (0.1 micrograms per cubic meter) - Batam City: Minimum (5.1 micrograms per cubic meter) - Pekanbaru City: minimum (0.5 micrograms per cubic meter) - Agam Regency: Minimum (0.1 micrograms per cubic meter) - Bengkulu City: Minimum (0.1 micrograms per cubic meter) maximum (112.2 micrograms per cubic meter) - Palembang: Minimum (3 micrograms per cubic meter) maximum (130.7 micrograms per cubic meter) - Jakarta: Minimum (1.9 micrograms per cubic meter) maximum (117.3 micrograms per cubic meter) - Semarang: Minimum (1.5 micrograms per cubic meter) Editor's Choice: BMKG Reports M6.0 Earthquake Strikes North Maluku Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Jobs That AI Will Replace: Is Your Current Job at Risk? 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Here Are the Top 12 Destinations Six Dead, Dozens Injured in India's Goa Religious Festival Stampede TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded a tectonic earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 that occurred in Jambi on Sunday "The earthquake that occurred is a medium type caused by the activity of rock deformation within the Indo-Australian Plate (intermediate-intra-slab)," said the Director of Earthquakes and Tsunamis at BMKG Daryono mentioned that the earthquake's epicenter was located at coordinates 2.46 degrees South Latitude and 101.90 degrees East Longitude or precisely located on land in the Masurai Valley area Analysis of the source mechanism showed that the earthquake had a strike-slip mechanism Daryono said that this earthquake caused shaking in the Merangin and North Bengkulu areas with a III MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) intensity scale the vibration was felt distinctly inside buildings and like a passing truck there have been no reports of damage caused "Modeling results indicate that this earthquake does not have the potential to cause a tsunami," he said BMKG confirmed that as of 9:00 p.m., there were no aftershock activities. The public is advised to remain calm, avoid buildings with cracks or damage caused by the earthquake and not be influenced by unreliable information Editor's Choice: BMKG: No Tsunami Expected from M6.2 South Aceh Earthquake, What Signs of Tsunami? Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Cari English There will be no modern hotels in the Muajamambi area TEKS › English›There will be no modern hotels.. Iklan There will be no modern hotels in the Muajamambi area The Muarajambi National Cultural Heritage Area will maintain its authenticity Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original Please note that this article was automatically translated using Microsoft Azure AI, Open AI, and Google Translation AI. We cannot ensure that the entire content is translated accurately. If you spot any errors or inconsistencies, contact us at hotline@kompas.id and we'll make every effort to address them TEKS KOMPAS/EDDY HASBYThe Kedaton Temple Complex in the Muarajambi National Cultural Reserve Area in Danau Lamo Village MUARO JAMBI, KOMPAS — Development of the National Cultural Heritage Muarajambi area is carried out in line with local wisdom and the characteristics of local indigenous communities no modern hotels will be built in this area Visitors can feel the atmosphere of silence at this 6th century Buddhist education center by staying in traditional houses and typical Jambi accommodation Thursday (6/6/2024) in Muaro Jambi Regency the average residential area of villages around KCBN Muarajambi is only one-third of the total village area communities or village-owned enterprises can still utilize their land to build traditional Jambi-themed accommodations "We have established a BUMDes (village-owned enterprise) in order to coordinate the development of traditional houses or create accommodations that have Jambi's unique characteristics The hope is that this will support the development of the village and in the future the BUMDes budget can also support funding for village activities and also teachers in the village who have been living far from prosperity," he added Children are playing with boats in the ancient river of Lake Lamo village The Architecture Advisor for the construction of the KCBN Muarajambi Museum agrees to maintain Muarajambi's harmony with the local community's wisdom "Let the hotels be built outside of this area What we develop here should be like Angkor Wat (Cambodia) there are no hotels in Angkor Wat," he said traditional Jambi architecture will be revived the community will also enjoy the "tourism cake." Let us cultivate this land just like Angkor Wat in Cambodia This Homestay can be included in the PUPR Ministry program we are exploring the architecture of traditional houses around Muarajambi," said Yori Yori and his team are currently building the KCBN Muarajambi Museum on a 25-hectare land The museum complex covers an area of approximately 10 hectares Plan of the Muarajambi National Cultural Heritage Museum from the top a road is being built with gravel absorption and the narrative we maintain is the atmosphere of the forest," said Yori there are three important things that need to be preserved in Muarajambi nature must also be conserved so that the trees in this area remain taken care of the socio-cultural conditions of the surrounding community must also be nurtured Also read: Latest Findings, Muarajambi Civilization is a Century Older "The museum's collection will continue to grow as new findings continue to emerge Muarajambi has become a very large field laboratory This place will be returned to become a place of education," he explained The construction of the KCBN Muarajambi Museum took place for about two years the arrangement of KCBN Muarajambi is targeted to be completed in the next three months Muarajambi National Cultural Heritage Museum gate design Coordinator of the Archaeology Study Program at the University of Jambi believes that museums are not only meant to protect the history of the past but also record the history of the present "By creating a small history of the Jambi community both for local residents and tourists," he said The KCBN Museum in Muarajambi will not only function as a storage for artifacts Various cultures of the community will be displayed there this museum will provide a learning space for various fields of study The development of Muarajambi Cultural and Natural Conservation Area (KCBN) needs to be accompanied by an increase in community capacity The number of tour guides in the area is still insufficient The Director General of Culture at the Ministry of Education ensured that Muarajambi is the largest Buddhist site in Southeast Asia "We are targeting that in the next five years Muarajambi can be even bigger than Angkor Wat This is the most important site in Southeast Asia," he explained Muarajambi National Cultural Heritage Area Museum Amphitheater Acting Head of the Public Service Agency of Museum and Cultural Heritage or Indonesian Heritage Agency (BLU MCB/IHA) Ahmad Mahendra stated that the development of the Muarajambi Cultural Heritage Conservation Area (KCBN) is open to collaboration with various parties the construction of accommodations needs to be adjusted to the local architecture "We want to maintain the cultural dignity of Jambi "It's good that Muarajambi is an inspiration for everything including the shape of houses and accommodation," he said Also read: Accompaniment to the Traditions of Preserving Muarajambi the revenue from the management of the area can be directly used to strengthen cultural development programs MCB BLU manages 18 museums and 34 national cultural heritage sites in the country "We also request the local government and all parties but without damaging the cultural values that we protect," he said is carried by the indigenous leader in the traditional Tegak Tiang Tuo procession or first stone laying ceremony for the construction of the KCBN Muarajambi Museum in Danau Lamo Village Irsyad added that more intimate synergy is needed between the central government and regional governments in designing branding concepts for Jambi This is considered important so that Jambi is more easily recognized with a strong identity "Like Solo with its slogan 'Spirit of Java' We can conduct research together to give legitimacy to that slogan," he explained has more than 115 temple sites and over 3,000 collections The temple complex is estimated to have been built in the 6th century and lasted until the 13th century The chairman of the Indonesian Tourist Guides Association (HPI) in Jambi stated that currently there are only seven certified tour guides in Muarajambi We need a guide to tell stories to bring the temple's narrative to life training for tour guides is highly needed," he said Cari English Pioneer flights from Jambi reopen after the Covid-19 pandemic TEKS › English›Pioneer flights from Jambi.. Iklan Pioneer flights from Jambi reopen after the Covid-19 pandemic Pioneer flight routes to Kerinci and Dabo Singkep have reopened at Sultan Thaha Airport This new route is expected to revive tourism and the economy 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 Penerbangan Perintis dari Jambi Dibuka Lagi Pascapandemi Covid-19 The pioneer flight path to Kerinci and Dabo Singkep has been reopened at the Sultan Thaha Airport in Jambi arrived at the Sultan Thaha Jambi Airport on Friday (5/1/2024) KOMPAS - Following the Covid-19 pandemic-induced hiatus the pioneer flight routes from Sultan Thaha Airport in Jambi to Kerinci and Dabo Singkep have resumed operations on Friday (5/1/2024) These routes are expected to boost tourism and the economy in both areas The two charter flights will subsequently be served by Susi Air The Jambi-Kerinci route is open every Monday and Friday at 08.15 while Jambi-Dabo Singkep route is open every Monday and Friday at 10.55 "We hope that the opening of this route will pave the way for other flight routes," said Siswanto Singodimedjo Executive General Manager of Sultan Thaha Airport on Friday On its inaugural flight early Friday morning the Caravan aircraft with a capacity of 12 people carried three passengers from Dabo Singkep the plane continued its journey to Kerinci with eight passengers on board Also read: Sultan Thaha Airport Prepares Facial Recognition Technology Preparations are underway ahead of the inaugural charter flight at Sultan Thaha Airport in Jambi on Friday there were many charter flights and interprovincial flights in Sumatra Island that operated in Jambi the Covid-19 pandemic has caused many airlines to struggle to continue their flight routes the Jambi-Palembang-Lampung route was discontinued many airlines have been burdened with large operational costs Also read: Remote Airports in Sumatra Need Support he hopes that it will continue with the opening of new routes A number of potential routes to be explored are Jambi-Lampung-Yogyakarta and Jambi-Pekanbaru-Kuala Lumpur many Indonesian migrant workers from Jambi have worked in Kuala Lumpur The opportunity needs to be utilized to provide added economic value for Jambi appreciates the opening of two pioneer flight routes He hopes that these routes can boost the economy and small and medium enterprises in Kerinci Jambi-Kerinci transportation has only relied on land transportation in the form of night buses Travel time from Jambi City to Kerinci along 225 kilometers can take 10-14 hours One of the causes is traffic jams due to coal transportation the Jambi-Kerinci travel time is only 35 minutes the Jambi Provincial Government is striving for direct umrah flights to also be opened from Jambi "We are striving for Jambi to become a national aviation gateway," he said Susi Air personnel refueled at Sultan Thaha Airport in Jambi on Friday (1/5/2024) Susi Air passenger bound for Dabo Singkep-Jambi chose the flight to arrive quickly at his destination it could take up to eight hours on a ship," he said was relieved to finally have a direct flight to Kerinci Especially since Kerinci and Sungai Penuh are currently hit by floods I need to quickly see the flooded house in my village," he said Also read: Optimize Airport Functions, Regional Government Breakthrough Awaited Antara Petir Garda Bhwana Jakarta - The Jambi Office of the Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) reported on Wednesday that the flood in Jambi damaged 2,570 hectares of agricultural land The flash floods also triggered landslides in the districts of Kerinci which inundated the areas of 82 sub-districts in Jambi Province since early January affected 78,964 households and 229 educational facilities the floods submerged tens of houses of worship and public health centers in various disaster zones "Some 509 villages in Jambi have suffered from the impact of this catastrophe," Qodri remarked adding that the provincial government has distributed relief aids to affected residents ANTARA reported earlier that this year's rainy season has caused flooding in several areas in Indonesia Central Kalimantan experienced the impact of intense rainfall recorded in several parts of the province since early this week According to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) intense rainfall has caused flooding in Palangkaraya City and the districts of Murung Raya Murung Raya was the first district in Central Kalimantan to be affected by flash floods floods have been reported in 38 villages in six sub-districts As many as 31,178 residents were affected by flooding while 9,527 homes and 28 schools were left submerged by floodwaters Floods in Murung Raya District inundated 10 health facilities adding that 11 displaced families have moved to higher ground inundated 1,011 homes in the sub-districts of Kolaka Editor's Choice: Countries with the Highest and Shortest Average Height in the World Jokowi Responds to Calls for VP Gibran's Impeachment Prabowo Praises Jokowi's Inflation Control in Cabinet Session, Denies Link to Gibran's Presence BPS: Indonesian Economic Growth Slows to 4.87% in Q1 2025 Rupiah Strengthens as US-China Trade Tension Eases Prabowo Holds Plenary Cabinet Session at Palace This Afternoon Yogyakarta Flood Causes Underground River at Pantai Baron to Overflow and Turn Brown 27 Houses Destroyed as Massive Fire Erupts in Indonesian Village Near Lake Toba Heavy Rainfall Forecasted Across Saudi Arabia Until Eid al-Fitr 2025 Heavy Rainfall Triggers Widespread Flooding in Manado City Environment Ministry Orders Sentul City to Stop Flood-Inflicted Development Greater Jakarta's Weather Turned Hot and Dry After Floods; Here's Why Indonesian Govt Set to Complete Ciliwung River Normalization by Next Year Cari English Panji Putra's Transformation Opens Opportunities for Jambi Water Polo to PON 2024 TEKS › English›Panji Putra's Transformation.. Iklan Panji Putra's Transformation Opens Opportunities for Jambi Water Polo to PON 2024 Eight men's water polo teams started fighting for five tickets to the 2024 Aceh-North Sumatra PON on the first day of qualification which took place at the 2023 Indonesia Aquatic Festival at the Senayan Aquatic Stadium 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 Jambi water polo team captain Ariansyah scored a goal against South Sulawesi in the Group B match of the Aquatic Festival Indonesia 2023 at the Senayan Aquatic Stadium in Jakarta on Friday (16/6/2023) placing Jambi in second place in the Group B temporary standings KOMPAS - The first day of the Aquatic Festival Indonesia (FAI) 2023 water polo event at the Senayan Aquatic Stadium Jakarta on Friday (16/6/2023) was a historic day for Jambi player Panji Putra who played his first official match as a defender after previously playing as a goalkeeper Not only did he help Jambi win 15-8 against South Sulawesi the 23-year-old player was also selected as the best player "I changed positions after the National Sports Week in Papua 2021 I am glad that the position change went well and could help the team win I was surprised to be chosen as the best player Jambi was challenged by the aggressive game of South Sulawesi especially in the first and second quarters Jambi managed to escape the pressure entering the third quarter they were able to take a significant lead and eventually clinched the victory the committee announced that Panji had been selected as the best player the player born in Jambi City on January 11 managed to intercept several counterattacks from South Sulawesi Not only did he impress in his defensive area It's proven by his ability to score four goals was chosen as the best player when Jambi faced South Sulawesi in the Group B match of the Aquatic Festival Indonesia 2023 at the Aquatics Stadium Senayan Jambi won 15-8 against South Sulawesi which placed Jambi in the second position of the temporary Group B standings Panji stated that since starting his water polo career in 2013 the coach directed him to become a defender player The reason is that he has an advantage in speed that is considered helpful for defense and counterattacks Panji only needed a month to understand the tasks and functions of his new position the training involves more action and reaction it involves more swimming and game tactics," he said In the 2023 National Interclub Athletics Championship and the qualifying round for the 2024 National Games held in Aceh and North Sumatra Jambi competes with seven other teams in Group B Only the top five teams will qualify for the 2024 National Games they are also aiming for better achievement in the FAI Jambi has only managed to win a bronze medal in the last FAI 2021 we want to reach the final even though it's not easy to beat DKI Jakarta or Jawa Barat who are regular finalists of the FAI and the Indonesian Open Championship," he said Also read: Pelatnas Players Return, DKI Women's Water Polo Team Wins Again attempts to shoot at Sulawesi Selatan's goal during the Group B match of the Water Polo Festival of Aquatics Indonesia 2023 at Senayan Aquatics Stadium in Jakarta on Friday Panji is one of the two remaining senior players on the Jambi team is supported by mostly new players who are under 20 years old The presence of Panji is expected to guide young players who have minimal experience He functions to take the team out of pressure such as in the early match against South Sulawesi "After the first match which was a bit of stage fever I am sure the team can do better for the next matches," explained Syaiful Jambi along with five other teams are practically vying to accompany the two big teams in the FAI DKI Jakarta as the gold medalist in PON 2021 and West Java as the runner-up in PON 2021 are the two most favored teams to advance to PON 2024 DKI Jakarta won convincingly with a score of 23-6 against Central Papua and West Java won convincingly with a score of 24-3 against South Sumatra both teams were strengthened by national team players who won silver at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia Also read: Women's Water Polo Ideal Ultimate Match attempted to pass the ball during a match against DI Yogyakarta in the Group A of the Aquatic Festival Indonesia 2023 water polo tournament at Senayan Aquatic Stadium in Jakarta on Friday (16/6/2023) Yogyakarta succeeded in winning over East Java with a score of 16-13 Yogyakarta Coach Muhammad Ardi Lazuardi conveyed that established teams such as DKI Jakarta have an advantageous experience in competitive matches compared to other teams The players of the Capital have regular competition arenas not only in FAI and Indonesia Terbuka but also in local water polo leagues and often participate in friendly matches outside of their region most other teams only participate in regular competitions in the FAI and Indonesia Terbuka athletes cannot rely on competing at the national level only twice a year They need to have more high-quality competitions to hone their skills and competitiveness," said Lazuardi who led Yogyakarta to a 16-13 victory over East Java in their first match Cari English Parit Duku Temple, Stupa Complex with the Richest Ornate Brick Findings TEKS › English›Parit Duku Temple Stupa Complex with the Richest Ornate Brick Findings The ornate bricks at Parit Duku Temple are the richest in KCBN Muarajambi There are bricks resembling dragons in the stupa complex Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/TOTOK WIJAYANTOThe landscape of Parit Duku Temple in the National Cultural Heritage Area (KCBN) of Muarajambi in Maro Sebo This temple has been restored since March 2024 Initially, Parit Duku Temple in the Muarajambi National Cultural Heritage Area (KCBN) consisted of only six mounds of earth or menapo at least 23 structures were found with the most richly ornamented brick findings compared to other sites A drone flies over the Parit Duku Temple complex The drone captured the results of the restoration work that has been carried out for the past six months A total of 23 red brick temple structures are "crammed" into an 80 meter x 80 meter plot of land The drone is controlled by Mubarak Andi Pampang the coordinator of the Parit Duku Temple Restoration He must be careful flying the drone so as not to hit the towering trees around it this site surrounded by a ditch is overgrown with duku trees The temple is located in Muaro Jambi Village which is about 20 kilometers from Jambi City The restoration of the temple structure has been completed Several workers are still busy transporting the leftover bricks from the restoration One corner of Parit Duku Temple in the National Cultural Heritage Area (KCBN) Muarajambi in Muaro Jambi Regency This needs to be documented to see the difference in condition compared to before the restoration," he said Mubarak has been at the temple almost every day He oversees more than 100 workers involved in the restoration They are divided into various fields of work Also read: Kotomahligai Temple, a Combination of Charming Architecture and Natural Beauty However, the temple buildings and the findings in the complex did not cease to amaze him. The 23 structures found at the site were far more than any other site in KCBN Muarajambi it is said that the site area usually contains three to five structures Another interesting finding is the presence of two small Buddha statues made of terracotta These findings are the first at KCBN Muarajambi The statues are believed to have been made by carving bricks A number of bricks discovered by archaeologists during the restoration process of Parit Duku Temple are stored in a special warehouse in the National Cultural Heritage Area (KCBN) of Muarajambi the findings of profiled or ornamental bricks at Parit Duku Temple are also very diverse The brick ornaments resemble various types of flora and fauna There are also some that resemble the shape of a dragon "The discovery of profile bricks here can be said to be the richest some of them are not found at other sites," he said KCBN Muarajambi has 115 temple sites and is the largest Buddhist site in Southeast Asia Based on carbon dating results from the latest findings the civilization there is estimated to have been established in the 6th century and lasted at least until the 13th century In addition to the restoration of Parit Duku Temple this year's revitalization also includes the restoration of Kotomahligai Temple as well as plans for the restoration of Sialang Temple and Menapo Alun-alun Environmental arrangement is being carried out at several sites including Kedaton Temple and Gedong Temple the revitalization project involves more than 500 local workers The bricks at Parit Duku Temple are also very diverse but there are also conical triangles and rhombuses (Parit Duku Temple) the most festive here (KCBN Muarajambi) Especially if everything is arranged," he said Previous restoration and research revealed the temple's past use the complex was not designed as a gathering place for many people This is because the area between the structures is relatively narrow The temple is also not a place of worship that requires a large area Also read: Hunting for the "Treasures" of Muarajambi Civilization Towards World Heritage One corner of the Parit Duku Temple in the Muarajambi National Cultural Heritage Area (KCBN) in Muaro Jambi Regency where the restoration process is almost complete "Because we found many stupa bricks that were not symmetrical and decorated with ornaments our temporary conclusion is that this is probably a stupa complex," he said stupas are considered areas of worship or burial Mubarak hopes that the results of the restoration will encourage various parties to explore the riches of Muarajambi One of them is regarding the existence of 10 layers of soil in the Parit Duku Temple complex there are five times the interval of the black layer which is suspected to be the cultural layer (level of culture) "This is what we suspect is a period where there was activity then it was closed again there were five different periods of occupancy," he explained Traces of landfilling in the temple complex can be seen from its soil stratigraphy the elevation of the land surface is also indicated to be related to increasing the sacredness of the building "The high position is identical to the concept of sacredness Perhaps the effort to raise the land is part of the mission to increase its sacredness compared to the surrounding places," he said Part of the KCBN Muarajambi land is a swamp that is prone to flooding The vulnerability is even higher because its location is on the banks of the Batanghari River which is prone to overflowing during the rainy season and ancient artificial ponds are the products of the wisdom of the Muarajambi community in the past to support their lives A number of engineering works were carried out one of which was raising the ground level at the temple construction site Also read: A Thousand Hands Excavating Muarajambi Civilization Landscape of the ancient canal surrounding Candi Tinggi and Candi Gumpung in the Muarajambi National Cultural Heritage Area (KCBN) in Maro Sebo District Head of the Jambi Region V Cultural Preservation Center (BPK) Agus Widiatmoko said that the location of the Muarajambi KCBN is actually less habitable the thickness of the soil containing humus is only about 30 centimeters there was community engineering in the past to manage this area so that it is suitable as a place of residence and a center of learning They adapted to the geographical conditions of the surrounding environment," he said The efficacy of this landscape engineering is still being tested today the surrounding ditches will be filled with water the water level does not reach the point of submerging the temple structure a province located in the center of Sumatra Island is home to forests and peatlands that regulate water flows and are lifelines for traditional communities such as the Talang Mamak But these rich landscapes are fast disappearing Natural forests used to cover 40 percent of Jambi in 2006, but by 2017 this had fallen to only 22 percent (based on Ministry of Environment and Forestry 2017 analysis of satellite images for Jambi). Emissions from the Agriculture, Forests, and Land Use (AFOLU) sector account for over 85 percent of total emissions in Jambi The International Day of Forests this year took us back to memory lane when we made a personal visit to the province’s capital Jambi City last year to the Kerinci district in the province’s far west We observed kilometers after kilometers of extensive palm oil plantations interrupted by coal mines and lively villages The impact of this rapid transformation has been felt by the local people Many retold the experiences of Orang Rimba who are confined to protected forests (such as the Bukit Dua Belas National Park) or even squeezed within palm oil plantations and no longer have space to practice their traditional way of life including with species such as elephants and tigers leading to the loss of critically endangered species local people clearly recognize the benefits of protecting forests – particularly the role of forests in maintaining water balance and avoiding erosion and protecting from natural disasters Indonesia has taken strong measures to avoid deforestation and promote green growth in Jambi including improvements in forest monitoring and prevention a moratorium on oil palm plantation licenses and on peatland and primary forest conversion restoration of critical ecosystems such as peatlands and mangroves and the promotion of sustainable livelihoods to rural communities These are the foundations on which provincial policies and projects can be built on to achieve Jambi’s green growth ambitions and to bolster the trend in reduced deforestation and GHG emissions Inspirational examples of integrated landscape management by local communities The Merangin district is a case in point of a clear “green development” vision and of integrated landscape management on the ground Efforts are currently underway to establish a brand-new 400,000-hectare geo-park The geo-park is a unified area that advances the protection and use of geological heritage in a sustainable way to protect and promote a rich treasure of fauna and flora fossils while promoting nature-based tourism in the mountainous areas The district government has prepared a master plan for the area while marketing the destination to domestic and international tourists The district has also championed the formal recognition of customary communities able to get forest management rights from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry communities gain income from the forests through harvesting non-timber forest products such as honey and cinnamon and practicing ecotourism and providing ecosystem services While visiting a customary forest covering 800 hectares we experienced the leadership of local traditional leaders and young people in protecting their forests and ensuring their sustainability They even plan to build a “sekolah rimba,” an environmental education center for the local youth The Merangin district planning agency is providing funds to 22 villages (IDR15 million per village) to increase communities’ motivation in managing forests and to enhance the capacity of local institutions The district’s Forest Management Unit has supported local communities to market their products promoted rehabilitation of critical degraded areas through community-based restoration techniques such as village-level nurseries with native and fruit species and protected forests through improving forest management (firefighting and patrolling) Thank you for choosing to be part of the East Asia & Pacific on the Rise community The latest blog posts and blog-related announcements will be delivered directly to your email inbox The University of Indonesia's Institute of Technology Engineering faculty has taken an initiative to revitalize Jambi's tourist attractions in the hope of attracting more tourists to the area and boosting locally sourced revenue through tourism receipts "Jambi's tourist attractions have a high potential to be developed into the top destinations in the province if it was more structured and managed well There's the National Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran [MTQ] arena design and planning manager at the University of Indonesia (UI) "There's also the Tanggo Rajo Park or the Ancol of Jambi on the Batanghari River We are ready to transform them to become Jambi's top tourist attractions," he added the Agung Al-Falah Mosque and various parks including the Veterans Park (Independence Monument) in Kotabaru The plan will help Jambi change the face of the city and create more open spaces for the public "The tourism development in Jambi has made a positive impact on economic progress in Jambi the handicrafts of Jambi have been easier to market The occupancy rate of hotels and turnovers in restaurants have increased as well," Jambi Governor Zumi Zola said Zumi expressed his confidence in the collaboration with UI who have ample experienced revitalizing various cities Zumi believes it will even help attract domestic tourists from the Jambi province into the capital city Redesigning cities has been one of the main priorities for some Indonesian cities There has been a growing public demand in these cities for greater urban planning to create open green spaces “The road only has a capacity of five tons but the Jambi mayor Syarif Fasha allowed [trucks of] up to 20 tons [to pass] exceeding and violating the regional regulation concerning road transportation,” a young girl eloquently spoke to the camera The girl continued: “They worked together – the Chinese company and the Jambi regional government – to violate the regulation.” The young girl is Syarifah Fadiah Alkaff, a middle school student in Jambi, a mid-sized provincial capital located on Indonesia’s largest island Sumatra. Syarifah has been using the social media platform TikTok to air her grievances about China-owned wood pellet processing company Rimba Palma Sejahtera Lestari (RPSL) which she deems responsible for damages suffered by her grandmother’s house which was built in the 1960s – long before RPSL – is now only a few hundred meters away from the company’s headquarters Syarifah’s family house suffers from cracked walls and floors due to RPSL’s truck activities of transporting materials.  Syarifah’s demand is for the company to repair her family’s house She also accused the Jambi City government of violating the law local authorities reported Syarifah’s TikTok account to the police under the country’s rigid online speech law.  RPSL is a subsidiary of ELL Environmental Holdings Limited an environmental solution service provider in Jiangsu Province ELL primarily engages in wastewater treatment and biomass power generation businesses ELL’s operations in Indonesia take up nearly 64,000 square meters in Jambi RPSL operated as a biomass power plant that supplied electricity to Indonesia’s State Electricity Company the company pivoted its business to become a wood pellet processing factory.  RPSL’s factory complex stands only a kilometer from the residential area a clear breach of the country’s guidelines for industrial estates which state that the distance between industrial activity locations and settlements must be at least two kilometers the company succeeded in getting all of its necessary permits from the local authorities.  When I visited the wood processing plant area and dust on the houses’ corrugated iron roofs Most of the local residents I spoke to have no choice but to tolerate the dust-filled environment especially because the company allows them to work at the factory and hand out food assistance.  “Every family living in this area is given the opportunity by the company to work there at least a high school graduate,” said Sari a 45-year-old resident who has lived in the area for a decade Sari’s eldest son has been working at RPSL stationed at Talang Duku Harbor for material loading and unloading Sari said she did not know the details of RPSL’s operations What she knows is that six-wheeled trucks would pass from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon A hundred meters from Sari’s house lived Supiyah The table and benches in the stall were covered by dust About 20 families have received food donations every month for the past year now “As many as 20 homeowners who live along the factory vehicle route receive assistance every month in the form of basic necessities and cooking oil,” Supiyah told CGSP.  According to ELL’s annual report RPSL has so far donated around $3,500 to support local residents in Jambi The holding group itself raked in a total revenue of nearly $26 million last year an almost 100% increase from 2021’s revenue of $13 million The revenue jump was driven by an increase in biofuels sales and the group’s electricity project in Bangka RPSL did not respond to requests for comment from CGSP.  Syarifah the middle schooler is still waiting for compensation for her grandmother’s house All ninety families in the area have received theirs according to the Head of the Jambi City Government Legal Unit This is because the company thinks the amount that she’s asking for – IDR 1.3 billion or $84,800 – is “irrational and baseless”.  an activist from the Indonesian environmental group Perkumpulan Hijau said that the environmental and social impacts of RSPL are real Irawan asked the government to re-evaluate the company’s permit to operate in Jambi.  “This has become a loophole for companies developing renewable energy businesses,” Irawan said it’s still not clean enough from social conflicts.” Zulfa Amira Zaed is a freelance journalist based in Jambi The China-Global South Project is passionately independent non-partisan and does not advocate for any country A carefully curated selection of the day’s most important China-Global South stories often unconventional insights from scholars journalists and a variety of stakeholders in the China-Global South discourse A unique professional network of China-Africa scholars journalists and other practioners from around the world Cari English Telling a Story with Batik Motif TEKS › English›Telling a Story with Batik.. Iklan Telling a Story with Batik Motif The batik business continues to grow Siti Hajir hope the pandemic will end soon so the Sekoja area Audio Berita ByIRMA TAMBUNAN · 6 minutes read TEKS KOMPAS/IRMA TAMBUNAN Siti Hajir Nearly a year since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic is a little relieved that business is gradually picking up Batik-making activities are returning to life on the lower floor of Siti Hajir\'s Batik house in Jelmu village There was an order for 50 sets of batik cloths from the wife of the deputy Mayor of Jambi there were also orders for 30 pieces of cloth from the representative office of Bank Indonesia in Jambi and 50 pieces of batik cloth from Jambi University "We are starting to be relieved that the batik business can survive," she said on Wednesday (4/11/2020) Also read: For Cikapundung\'s Smile To reduce the risk of contracting the coronavirus craftspeople work from their respective homes A number of interns who usually help with production also come in turns The batik fabrics produced in the early days of the pandemic used to pile up for months There were about 500 batik fabrics awaiting buyers She also took advantage of that quiet period to improve the coloring of the finished batik cloths She calls it the recycling of batik coloring although what that really means is not coloring on old cloths but enriching the coloring of the finished batik The long series of processes produced more stunning color gradations Also read: Education Center for Aceh Children It was surprising that customers were interested in these processed fabrics Most of them had been ordered directly by relatives who found out about them from the photos Junaidi uploaded via social media an average of 200 pieces of batik cloths were sold each month Batik sales in the area fell to their lowest point Also read: A Story in Quarantine The ancient Angso Duo batik motif is still preserved and is a characteristic of Jambi batik by Siti Hajir a batik business conservationist in Jelmu Village The tourist area of Seberang in Jambi city This was a stark contrast from normal times when many people stop by to learn how to make batik or hunt for batik Many tourists who stay at nearby hotels stop by the batik center The strategy of recycling the dyes has finally revived the market Siti and Junaidi are optimistic that the batik business will survive the storm Siti Hajir is part of the third generation of batik makers in Seberang an old town tourist area across the Batanghari River broken durian and Sanggat Ship (stranded boats) These motifs differentiate Jambi batik from other regions Also read: Life Calling in the Land of Disaster She also still emphasizes the use of Jambi\'s distinctive colors which are synonymous with red hearts The colors have only recently begun to blend in with other colors Siti also still maintains the coloring with natural ingredients It could be said that she is part of a handful of descendants of batik makers who are still struggling in the use of natural dyes jengkol beans and bulian sawdust are used to give brown color to the batik cloths Also read: Children’s Nature Tour Guide Siti also still exists behind the scratches of the motifs "There are many stories that can be written on a piece of batik cloth," she said On one occasion a guest sat beside her when she was etching a boat motif The cloth depicted a ship surrounded by fish An old story about a ship that ran aground downstream of the Batanghari River do not ever break up in the middle of the road Also read: Empowering “Mobile” Street Traders That is why she still maintains the tradition of making written batik amidst the massive production of printed batik in Jambi The world of batik has been embedded in Siti\'s life since her childhood These skills are passed on from her grandmother to her mother we have been able to make batik," she recalled Also read: Small Steps, Huge Benefits Siti often  scratched her name on one edge of the fabric Her mother caught the name which was scratched on the edge of the cloth the name Siti Hajir was used as the family batik business brand The somewhat sudden departure in 2000 rocked the whole family remembered her mother\'s message before she died to become a substitute as the backbone of the family In the early days of her mother\'s departure just as the Sanggat Ship which sailed to its destination Siti remembered to fight until she was saved It was surprising that her three younger siblings managed to survive the threat of dropping out of school The three of them even graduated as bachelors from the sweat of making batik Also read: Drawing to Hone Creative Sensitivity Siti became increasingly aware that her world Her marriage to Junaidi in 2007 paved the way The husband who was originally a teacher at a junior high school decided to retire earlier Together they developed the batik business while Junaidi focuses on marketing and development of appropriate technology They hope the pandemic will end soon so the Sekoja area Ririe Ranggasari TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A 52 year old father of two, Sudin a.k.a. Koko, was detained by the police for allegedly sex-trafficking children from Jambi City.  His victims are young girls The case was detected after a grandmother from Jambi reported her granddaughter was missing They said they were trapped in a hotel in Jakarta The girls were taken to Jakarta by a woman (36) and her daughter ARS (15) and introduced to Sudin who checked them into the All Sedayu Hotel in Kelapa Gading The girls said he raped them and paid them Rp3,5 million each of which Rp700,000 was taken by ARS and Rizqi The police arrested ARS and Rizqi the day after receiving the report Jambi police officers flew to Jakarta to arrest Sudin said the police thought that Mentari's report was about a missing child's case "We were shocked after they said they were raped," Rully said on Tuesday it was revealed that around 30 young girls have become victims of Sudin Sudin often asked his accomplices to send photos of the girls' student cards as proof that they were still in junior high school A source with knowledge of the police examination of Sudin's and the other suspect said there are indications that the actual number of victims was 64 Some of them from outside the City of Jambi Rully was reluctant to comment about the huge number of victims but confirmed there was a possibility that more than 30 children had become victims of Sudin and his child trafficking network "We are still developing the case to see if there are other syndicates involved and whether there are other victims," he said Rosa Rosilawati, head of the Regional Technical Implementation Unit of Jambi City's Women and Children Protection Agency said the agency provides psychological assistance to the victims Some of the victims have also had their health checked most of the victims of Sudin's sex trafficking ring come from impoverished families Their economic situation and young age rendered them unable to refuse Sudin and his accomplices' persuasion "We continue to stand by them so that they do not become victims for the rest of their lives," she said The full story is available at https://magz.tempo.co/read/law/38829/jakarta-jambi-child-trafficking-ring Another Street Brawl Erupts in Jakarta's Manggarai Area Indonesia's Cardinal Suharyo Arrives in Vatican for Papal Conclave Jakarta Police Blame Infiltrators for Labor Day Rally Unrest Jakarta Civil Servants Told to Take Public Transport on Wednesdays or Face Trouble Study Shows Frequent Sexual Activity May Boost Mental Well-Being Pramono Anung Announces Six New Transjabodetabek Routes Set for Launch This Year 2025 Earth Day Action in Jakarta Sees Reduction of Carbon Emissions Jakarta Mandates Govt Employees to Use Public Transport on Wednesdays Jakarta. Residents of Jambi have been advised to wear respiratory masks while outdoors after widespread forest fires caused air pollution to reach critical levels in the city on Sumatra Island late last week. The fires have spread to about 340 hectares since June, but it is still well below the 115,000 hectares that went ablaze in 2015. About 90 percent of the burnt areas are peatland, which ignites easily, especially in the dry season. "The peatland fires have resulted in smoke spreading to the city and other subdistricts, causing many people to experience breathing problems," Col. Elphis Rudy, commander of the forest fire task force, said in Jambi. The level of particulate matter in the air in Jambi reached 228 parts per million, which is categorized as very unhealthy. At such level, the elderly, children and people with respiratory or heart disease are advised to remain indoors, while everyone else should reduce their exposure to outdoor air, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). "When we extinguish the fires, our personnel usually find cigarette butts, which we believe are the primary cause of most fires in Batanghari. The unusually hot weather we are currently experiencing makes it easy for a small spark to cause a forest fire" Nazhar, head of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) in Batanghari subdistrict, said on Sunday. BMKG data shows that there were 584 active fires on Sumatra Island on Saturday, with 272 in Riau, 128 in Jambi, 99 in South Sumatra, 41 in Bangka Belitung, 18 in Lampung, 11 in West Sumatra, 11 in Riau Islands and four in Bengkulu. There were 50 percent more active fires in Indonesia in January-July 2019, compared with the corresponding period last year, affecting some 135,000 hectares, according to the BNPB. "The worst fires are in six provinces: Riau, Jambi, South Sumatra, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan and South Kalimantan," BNPB head Lt. Gen. Doni Monardo said. He said 90 percent of forest fires are the result of human activity. Local residents of Tanggo Rajo in Jambi City, Jambi, prepare to dive into the Batang Hari River to search for treasure on Thursday (22/06). Locals believe the Batang Hari River was once the center of the world's trade route, and thus is sure to have ancient valuables hidden under its waters. (Antara Photo/Wahdi Septiawan) have forced at least 500 people to evacuate their homes the floods that affected 12 districts have started to recede heavy rainfall has increased levels of the Batang Hari River in Jambi Province prompting local disaster officials to issue flood warnings and make preparations for evacuations At least 2 villages were flooded in the district of Sutojayan in Blitar Regency in East Java on 18 January 2016 after a local river overflowed Flooding caused damage to homes and roads in the area carried out the evacuation of around 500 people from the villages of Gondanglegi and Blimbing Flood water reached waist height along the roads of the two villages BPBD said that the evacuations were hampered by flood water along narrow access roads in the area Some residents chose to remain in their homes the local BPBD said that the flood waters were continuing to rise Moderate to heavy rain is expected in the region over the next few days The 1,505 people displaced by flooding in North Aceh have been able to return home according to Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) Several days of heavy rain increased levels of the Pase and Keureten Rivers, causing flooding in 12 districts in North Aceh Regcency during the early hours of Sunday morning, 17 January 2016 The communities displaced were from the districts of Mantangkuli Flood water that was up to 200 cm deep in some areas has since receded According to the North Aceh Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) the floods damaged several sluice gates and almost 300 m of dikes in 2 areas of Mantangkuli district Irrigation canals and rover embankments have also been damaged Further damage assessments are still being carried out Although the flooding has receded in North Aceh districts more heavy rain has since fallen in the region 85 mm of rain fell in Sibolga and 51 mm in Gunungsitoli 58 mm of rain was recorded in 24 hours between 19 and 20 January 2016 Local media are reporting that the Batang Hari River has overflowed in some areas of Jambi is a province where river levels rose 30cm in 24 hours between 19 and 20 January 2016 Flooding so far is minor and no fatalities of evacuations have been reported the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) for Jambi have issued flood warnings and have made preparations in anticipation of evacuations Some flooding has also been reported in Empat Lawang Regency in South Sumatra Province As yet the flooding has caused only minor problems and no evacuations have been reported Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Show all news, opinion, videos and press releases matching → It is afternoon on a small, remote oil palm plantation in Jambi Together with visitors from other various international organisations standing under some towering palm trees and wearing a hard hat Our shoes let out soft squelches as they shift on a carpet of damp husk-like residue that is the remnants of palm fruits already harvested for their main use – their edible oil We are on a trip facilitated by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) the region’s leading certifier for palm oil that is responsibly and sustainably sourced and the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Farmers’ Forum (Fortasbi) They have arranged for us to speak with Jambi’s smallholder farmers and take a closer look at how the province’s growers have managed to adopt what both organisations say are more innovative and regenerative practices partly with the support of additional income from RSPO’s smallholder credit mechanism one of Jambi’s many palm oil smallholders who benefits in part from the credit system is showing us around the two-hectare plantation which he owns and manages are often treated by local smallholders as waste But Rosjidi has chosen to apply the material as fertiliser which he gets for free from nearby mills since it is discarded after oil palm is processed Rosjidi’s distribution of the mulch around the bases of the palm trees is a method that draws from how larger plantations use EFBs as organic fertiliser the EFBs on Rosjidi’s plantation are piled up near the base of the trees instead of being apart between each tree This method nourishes the roots of the trees which have been damaged due to extensive use of chemical fertilisers and a long drought that had begun in June this year although it is not visible at the time of our visit Rosjidi explained that edible mushrooms will soon sprout across the EFB layer given that the plantation had just seen a drizzle early in the morning the mushrooms are harvested as often as twice a day Rosjidi is one of 349 members of Asosiasi Petani Berkah Mandah Lestari (APBML) a Jambi-based smallholders association whose members collectively received RSPO certification for producing sustainable palm oil in 2019 and which also raises additional revenue via the sales of RSPO credits Small-scale land ownership gives him more flexibility to innovate his non-conventional methods supported by APBML have paid off Since he started using organic fertilisers and adopted alternative agricultural practices in 2019 the yield on his plantation has nearly doubled from about 17 tonnes of palm oil per month to as much as 30 tonnes our palm fruits were dry and not worth much we saw big changes in the quality of our palm fruits,” he said which also included global representatives from RSPO as well as procurement and sustainability executives from palm oil-buying consumer goods companies in Europe and Japan stands on the empty fruit bunches used as organic fertiliser on his oil palm plantation in Jambi mushrooms grow and are harvested twice a day on the fertiliser Rosjidi’s mushroom harvest – a product of his ingenuity and which has been commercialised to be sold daily for an extra income of about 300,000 rupiah (US$20) for cooking and other uses – is what surprises those familiar with the industry a visitor who hails from Honduras and is the Latin America smallholder manager for RSPO said: “I’ve never seen this being done before.”  the revenue APBML has raised via the sales of RSPO credits since its certification – about 1.6 billion rupiah (US$103,967) – has gone towards supporting local environmental and social causes such as the establishment of a conservation area surrounding Sungai Asam a river located in the northern part of Jambi stem from a cultural appreciation for community and local knowledge “We plant fruit trees instead of hardwood trees because we want to rehabilitate the area for animals such as monkeys,” said APBML group manager Ardiansyah “We have destroyed the natural habitats by planting oil palm trees grown on empty fruit bunches on Imron Rosjidi’s small plantation in Jambi which range from coffee and candlenut to guava and petai (bitter bean) are grown by a local group of women nursery managers They have sold more than 4,500 trees to smallholder associations like APBML and social forestry farmers raising over US$920 over the past few years APBML also supports the women-led eco-printing business in which locally sourced leaves and natural dyes are used to create patterned fabrics Another RSPO-certified smallholder group, Forum Petani Swadaya Merlung Renah Mendaluh (FPS-MRM), recently celebrated the reopening of their own lubuk larangan in western Jambi after a five-year ban on fishing and pollution but there are now concerns of disruption if demand for sustainable palm oil credits fall and in turn impact on financial support that is vital to sustaining these conservation efforts Guntur Cahyo Prabowo, head of smallholders for RSPO, in an opinion piece recently penned writes that there is the risk of diminishing incentives for buyers to purchase Independent Smallholder (ISH) credits with the impending enforcement of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) since the physical suppply of palm oil can now be proven to be compliant with the new anti-deforestation rules This means that buyers could exclude smallholders with no access to certified mills or other means to prove compliance “While there other ways to support smallholders practical and well-targeted method of providing economic relief and inclusion in the sustainable production model,” he said stating that if companies decide that the mechanism isn’t worth the investment “Since smallholders represent such a significant amount of palm oil production their exclusion could slow progress towards global environmental goals.” of the 1.15 million hectares of oil palm plantations in Jambi more than 600,000 hectares are owned and managed by smallholders Ardiansyah also worries that strict requirements for sourcing palm oil under the EUDR would affect conservation efforts and the earnings of smallholders across the country “We are afraid that with the onset of EUDR Indonesian oil palm farmers will fall below the poverty line,” said Ardiansyah who adds that the lives of Jambi’s families have significantly improved today with the proceeds from selling sustainable palm oil credits with some being able to afford to send their children to study in the capital city of  Jakarta all buyers of agricultural goods imported into Europe must prove that the imports do not originate from recently deforested land This involves ensuring that palm oil is traceable along the supply chain from providing the coordinates and geospatial data of source plantations to showing proof of legal land use and ensuring that the palm oil processing mills only process deforestation-free fresh fruit bunches (FFBs) RSPO already requires geolocation data from its certified smallholders to prove that their products are deforestation-free smallholders are not always able to sell their harvested FFBs to certified mills either due to these mills being too far from their farms or because at times the daily price offered by uncertified mills is higher Smallholders across Indonesia face this price mismatch I learnt at a smallholder event in Jakarta held on the sidelines of RSPO’s annual conference in November said that while the credit mechanism is not ideal — buyers would ideally buy sustainably grown palm oil directly — RSPO credits have been crucial in supporting sustainable production efforts by smallholders “Credits are a temporary solution,” Rafik told me She described it as a mode of transaction for sustainable palm oil by proxy before infrastructure and systems can be established to support physical trade To that end, Fortasbi is collaborating with American food manufacturer Cargill to facilitate the purchase of FFBs directly from smallholders, using RSPO’s preserved and segregated palm oil scheme “We need the willingness of corporate buyers for this to be achieved,” she said (left) demonstrates how native plants are used to dye and decorate shawls a technique known as “eco-printing” head of the sectretariat at sustainable palm oil non-profit Yayasan Fortasbi Indonesia (right) Jambi’s local government acknowledged that it also has much to do to improve infrastructure and connectivity to grow sustainable palm oil production even as it strives to reshape Jambi’s image as a hotspot for forest and peatland fires into one that pioneers and leads on sustainable agriculture efforts Traditional slash-and-burn techniques used by smallholders to clear their land have been villainised in the media, but Indonesian sustainability advocate Aida Greenbury argues that this blame has been misplaced She said that large companies have encouraged this narrative to deflect criticism for their draining of peatlands for palm oil plantations smallholders under APBML currently do not deforest or clear their land using burning techniques and none have experienced haze over the past year the practice of slash and burn has been banned as a form of land clearing in the province I spotted large billboards erected along main roads that warn against using this technique  We were also informed that the local government has offered to subsidise the use of alternative methods to help small-scale landowners and farmers we have assisted smallholders who want to clear land using heavy machinery instead of burning,” said Agus Rizal The local government also encourages the farming of different crops instead of palm oil monoculture by handing out seedlings for crops such as coffee and cinnamon However, errant companies in Jambi have paid locals to covertly start fires for land clearing even though any form of open burning is illegal, locals told me. Arrests have been made in recent months in relation to suspected involvement in forest fires A map shows the different social forestry and sustainable palm oil smallholder groups that are working together on the edge of the Bukit 30 National Park in Jambi to restore riparian and riverine habitats Jambi’s government has increased patrols and monitoring of potential hotspots “We have identified four districts that are at the highest risk of forest and land fires,” said Jambi regional secretary H Sudirman Preventive efforts include the use of satellite technology to detect hotspots early increasing the number of patrols and rotating watchguards between different locations on a monthly basis “There is no technology that can stop the fires [once they have started] and at those times but we are actively taking precautionary measures [to prevent fires in the first place],” Sudirman said Rizal added that the local government is focused on convincing the global market that Jambi is “fully committed to implementing sustainable plantation practices” including the protection of forested lands Jambi is home to 2.1 million hectares of natural forests much of which is protected as part of national parks Much of these parks extend into neighbouring provinces and at least one of the protected forests is home to the Indigenous Suku Anak Dalam tribe we are helping communities develop palm oil plantations outside forested areas by providing sponsorships and assistance for fertilisers as well as building roads to improve transportation and connectivity,” he said The government is also working on building an inventory of smallholders in Jambi which will include geolocation and legality data as required by international regulations such as the EUDR group manager of the sustainable palm oil smallholder group APBML (left) smiles after signing an agreement with Indonesian social security BPJS Employment to cover workers on small-scale oil palm farms in Jambi the Indonesian government has mandated that all palm oil growers apply for certification under the Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) sustainability certification scheme ISPO has stricter rules requiring producers to prove legal land ownership Smallholders have a deadline of 2025 to secure ISPO certification although many argue that they need more financial and administrative support to meet the requirements including help with the preparation of legal documents To help these smallholders, Rizal said that the Jambi government has leveraged the BioCarbon Fund, backed by the World Bank and distributed under the Jambi Sustainable Landscape Management Project the administration has helped secure registration letters for all plantation and cultivation businesses this year “These are our initiatives to ensure that Jambi-produced palm oil is fully legal and suitable for export under the EUDR,” said Rizal are eager to demonstrate that palm oil sourced from their plantations are deforestation-free and meet global sustainability standards “We hope that the international community can help us convince the global market that we are ready to meet (their demands for) sustainable palm oil,” said Ardiansyah Eco-Business’ access to smallholders and local government officials in Jambi as well as the sponsored trip to Jakarta and the plantation site Correction note (4 Jan 2024): An earlier version of the article stated that the women nursey managers had raised US$260 million over the past few years in sales and that the revenue is used as start-up capital for other businesses The actual figure should be US$920 and proceeds from the seedling sales do not directly support its eco-printing business It also misstated the total tree cover in Jambi The duo joined forces for the second song of the set Tool brought out Billy Strings for a live rendition of ‘Jambi’ during the opening night of their North American Arena tour Following their headlining set at Power Trip Fest on Sunday (October 8) Tool kicked off the first night of their tour at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City the band and the bluegrass musician jammed out to ‘Jambi’ as the second song of the night’s setlist Strings has previously discussed playing in different metal bands during his high school years the musician took to social media to share photos with Tool’s drummer Danny Carey Tool recently announced the dates for their scheduled 2024 US arena tour which will see the legendary progressive metal band perform 20 arena shows across the United States between January 10 and February 18 The band’s bassist, Justin Chancellor, recently revealed that the band plan to work on a new album following their upcoming tour He said the band have already “got many ideas cooking” for the new album but confirmed that they “haven’t recorded anything yet” “But we’re quite busy until after the spring of next year touring. So once that’s done we’re gonna get back in the studio and knuckle down and put some of it together,” Chancellor explained  during a recent appearance on The Vinyl Guide podcast The bassist told the podcast that Tool have had “a few pretty decent sessions of writing” adding: “So we’ve got all the ingredients in place We’ve just got to really bang it out and spend that time when we’re not touring.” Their most recent studio album is 2019’s ‘Fear Inoculum’. In a five-star review of the LP NME shared: “As with releases previous there are wrinkles that will only emerge after the record is lived with and absorbed But if you’re wondering whether ‘Fear Inoculum’ was worth the wait If you’re wondering whether it’ll touch your heart The world’s defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952 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 Surreal footage shows Jambi swamped in thick cloud of pollution It looks like a scene from a dystopian future, but in reality it is the Indonesian island of Sumatra this week – enveloped in a toxic red haze as hundreds of hectares of virgin rainforest have been burned to the ground. Blanketed in an eerie copper haze, one amateur video has captured skies that would not be out of place in the apocalyptic film Bladerunner 2049. Posted on Twitter and now viewed more than seven million times, the footage brings home the horror of the fires on the ground, and the reality of living in filthy air. The surreal footage pans over a street and home covered in a thick, smoky orange-red haze, as a bird incongruously chirps in the background. Behind the camera the person expresses disbelief saying: “Believe it or not, this is daytime mum, just 10 minutes before 1pm.” Read moreThe footage was taken in a village in Jambi Sumatra by primary school teacher Ayu Putri Wijianti who wanted to share the unusual scene with family and friends on WhatsApp She started filming on Saturday after she saw the sky turn from yellow to red “I was very surprised because the sky went red The feeling was that it was another world,” Ayu told the Guardian on Tuesday Ayu said the video was not edited and the footage taken was “what it looked like naturally” In recent days the sky has been yellow in Jambi but the conditions on Saturday’s gave the sky its copper-red glow climatology and geophysics agency (BMKG) has explained the Mars-like skies over Jambi as a phenomenon known as “Mie Scattering.” The red colour is apparently caused by the sunlight being scattered in the air by 0.7-micrometer particles The BMKG said the pervasive red is produced when the micro-particles of pollutants in the air are equal to the wavelength of visible sunlight Forest fires are an annual occurrence in Indonesia a result of slash and burn techniques used to quickly and cheaply clear land for mostly oil palm plantations The crisis has pushed air pollution indexes off the charts in Sumatra and Indonesian Borneo forced the cancellation of scores of flights the closure of hundreds of schools across Indonesia and Malaysia and made hundreds of thousands of people sick Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency said that almost one million people were suffering from acute respiratory infections caused by the haze and forest fires Jambi has a high level of seismic activity Based on data from the past 25 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900 there are about 48 quakes on average per year in or near Jambi Jambi has had at least 10 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900 which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently probably on average approximately every 10 to 15 years Jambi has about 38.6 quakes of magnitude 3 or higher per year The depth of the quake is unknown.The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so) Jambi was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 4.0 2025 at 5.23 pm local time (Asia/Jakarta GMT +7) The quake had a very shallow depth of 11 km (7 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).