Universitas Airlangga Official Website on the same day in the afternoon (27/2/2023) State Vocational High School (SMKN) 1 Martapura visited the Faculty of Pharmacy The delegation of SMKN 1 Martapura was welcomed by the Head of the Bachelor of Pharmacy Study Program (Kaprodi) Chrismawan Ardianto and staff and student representatives of FF UNAIR This visit is one of the agendas of the Pharmacy Expertise Program at SMKN 1 Martapura Taking place on the 1st floor of the Hall of the Nanizar Zaman Joenoes Building more than 30 people consisting of teachers and students of SMKN 1 Martapura enthusiastically participated in a series of agendas the agenda began with the opening by the MC namely Naila Shafa assisted by Daniel Emmanuel who are both members of FF UNAIR Ambassadors After that the Head of Bachelor of Pharmacy Study Program FF UNAIR and Principal Representative of SMKN 1 Martapura were invited to give remarks the students and teachers asked several questions about the criteria and requirements for admitting new students to FF UNAIR Not only students and teachers asked questions the two MCs who acted on that day were also quite interactive by inviting several students to come forward to tell about their school life and their interest in FF UNAIR the group from SMKN 1 Martapura were also invited to visit several laboratories at FF UNAIR Not only listening to laboratory-related information conveyed by FF UNAIR staff the group was also welcome to try the equipment in the laboratory Copyright 2024 © Universitas Airlangga. All Rights Reserved. PUSAT KOMUNIKASI DAN INFORMASI PUBLIK (PKIP) Cari English KAI Corrects Number of Death Victims due to Train and Bus Collision in Martapura TEKS › English›KAI Corrects Number of Death.. Iklan KAI Corrects Number of Death Victims due to Train and Bus Collision in Martapura KAI apologized for the error in the data on the death toll 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 ANTARA/T FIKRI WOfficials are attempting to evacuate passengers of the Putra Sulung bus which was hit by the Rajabasa train at an unguarded railroad crossing on Jalan Pertanian KOMPAS - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Regional Division IV Tanjungkarang corrected the number of casualties in the accident at Kilometer 193+7 of the Way Pisang and Martapura road section in Martapura District not four people as previously reported by the KAI "After confirming with the regional hospital handling traffic accident victims at 9:30 pm there was one fatality," said KAI Division IV Tanjungkarang's Public Relations Manager Zaki apologized for the mistake in the data that was provided to the public KAI received information that one bus passenger had died at the scene while three other victims died en route to the hospital the three victims taken to the hospital were still being treated as of Monday (22/4/2024) The three victims are being treated at DKT Baturaja Hospital Also read: Palembang-Lampung Train and Jakarta-bound Bus Accident Resort Police Chief East OKU Adjunct Senior Commissioner Dwi Agung Setyono when contacted from Palembang said "Two seriously injured passengers were referred to a hospital in the Baturaja area, OKU (Sumsel) while 15 people with minor injuries in the form of bump wounds and abrasions were treated at the nearest hospital in Martapura," said Agung He said that the accident began when the Putra Sulung bus departed from Belitang towards Jakarta through a non-toll road passing Lampung including possibly some who had just finished their Idul Fitri homecoming trips As the bus approached the railway crossing on Pertanian Street a train from Bandar Lampung bound for Palembang was approaching Screenshot of Putra Sulung bus on the Belitang-Jakarta route that was hit by the Rajabasa Train on the Tanjungkarang (Lampung) - Kertapati (Palembang) route at a level crossing in the Martapura area Agung explained that there is actually a barrier at the railway crossing The crossing is only guarded by a number of volunteer officers the volunteer officers have already warned that a train will be passing It turns out that the three victims who were taken to the hospital are still being treated until Monday (April 22 The three victims are being treated at DKT Baturaja hospital the bus had already entered and experienced engine failure in the middle of the intersection the bus passengers panicked and some managed to get out before the bus was hit by a train," he said the police are still investigating the incident It is not impossible that there may have been negligence on the part of the bus driver or the management of PT KAI Divre IV Tanjungkarang which oversees the crossing at the location of the incident the gate at the railway crossing is not functioning but there are volunteer officers guarding and reminding bus drivers before crossing every driver who will pass through the railway crossing is obliged to be more careful by looking left and right and not forcing their way through the crossing "We will request statements from all parties bus drivers have not been able to be questioned," said Agung Also read: Most Tragic Train Accident, More Than 100 People Killed and the Edan Sepur community held a safety campaign at a railway crossing on Kartini Street This activity aims to prevent accidents at the railway crossing Zaki stated that the train's engineer had repeatedly sounded the signal 35 when approaching the crossing the warning signs of the approaching train were ignored by the bus driver "Our train driver has tried to stop the train but due to the close distance and the speed of the train's tonnage the bus was eventually dragged for about 50 meters," he said the incident disrupted the travel of several Rajabasa and Kuala Stabas trains while the journey of freight trains was also halted officials managed to evacuate the bus involved in the accident with the train on Sunday at 15:24 train travel from Lampung to South Sumatra or vice versa has returned to normal both motorized vehicle drivers and pedestrians to remain cautious when crossing level crossings," he said there have been two accidents at the crossing a collision between a bus and a freight train also occurred at the crossing There were no fatalities in the accident incident Members of the Indonesian Railway Preservation Society conducted a campaign on railroad crossing safety at the Madiun Road crossing in Menteng KAI will coordinate with the East OKU Transportation Agency to improve safety at the crossing This is done so that the community becomes more cautious and to prevent similar accident incidents from occurring there are at least 24 accident-prone crossings in Lampung and South Sumatra regions while the other 15 crossings are unguarded Also read: Bus and Train Collision in East OKU Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Presiden Joko Widodo (Jokowi) meninjau lokasi terdampak banjir di Kelurahan Pekauman kepala negara menyaksikan kondisi lokasi yang hingga kini masih terjebak banjir Jokowi terlihat memberikan instruksi kepada jajarannya untuk menangani banjir Dalam konferensi pers di Jembatan Matraman Jokowi menegaskan bahwa ini merupakan banjir bandang pertama setelah 50 tahun tidak pernah terjadi di Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan "Ini banjir besar yang lebih dari 50 tahun tidak terjadi di provinsi Kalimantan Selatan," kata Jokowi secara virtual Jokowi menjelaskan curah hujan di Kalimantan Selatan dalam kurun waktu 10 hari terakhir memang tinggi Sungai Barito yang memiliki daya rampung hingga 230 juta meter kubik "Sekarang ini masuk air sebesar 2,1 miliar kubik air sehingga memang menguap di 10 kabupaten dan kota," jelasnya Jokowi sendiri didampingi oleh Menteri Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat Basuki Hadimuljono Kepala Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana Doni Monardo serta Gubernur Kalimantan Selatan Sahbirin Noor dan Bupati Banjar Khalilurrahman Cari English 500 Traders Enliven the Lok Baintan Floating Market Festival on the Martapura River TEKS › English›500 Traders Enliven the Lok.. Iklan 500 Traders Enliven the Lok Baintan Floating Market Festival on the Martapura River Five hundred traders took part in the 2023 Lok Baintan Floating Market Festival in Banjar Regency The aim is to preserve the floating market tradition increase tourist visits and promote the local creative economy 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 500 Pedagang Ramaikan Festival Pasar Terapung Lok Baintan di Sungai Martapura The atmosphere of the Floating Market Festival in Lok Baintan in 2023 at Lok Baintan Village KOMPAS - The peak of the Floating Market Festival in Lok Baintan will be held on Sunday (19/11/2023) The event serves as a promotion for tourism and preservation of the floating market that has been thriving for hundreds of years The Floating Market Festival in Lok Baintan 2023 will take place on the Martapura River in the Lok Baintan Village "This year's festival is participated by 500 traders and creative economy floating market stands Its goal is to preserve the Lok Baintan Floating Market as well as to serve as a means of promoting the creative economy of Banjar Regency," said Rija Rusadi Acting Head of the Banjar Regency Department of Culture and Tourism as well as the chairman of the festival's organizing committee." The festival is filled with a number of activities A total of 500 floating market traders participated in the Lok Baintan Floating Market Festival this year in Banjar Regency the target is to promote tourism destinations and attractions in Banjar Regency to boost the influx of domestic and foreign tourists "We also want to shape the opinion of Banjar Regency as a safe and potential place for investment and entrepreneurship," he said Banjar Regent Saidi Mansyur stated that the local government hopes that the Floating Market Festival in Lok Baintan can increase the number of local and foreign tourists while also boosting local economic players This festival is an opportunity to promote creative economic products on a national and international scale the tourism destination here can be more widely known It is hoped that through events such as this festival and media coverage people out there who don't yet know about the floating market will finally know and want to come here," he said Also read: Floating Market Cultural Tourism Festival Begins to Accept International Guests his region has various tourist destinations ranging from religious tourism such as the Haul Guru Sekumpul event There are also shopping tours at the Cahaya Bumi Selamat Martapura Market There are also natural attractions such as the Waduk Riam Kanan reservoir and the Sultan Adam Forest Park the floating market is a superior cultural tourism destination in the region These tourist destinations must be well-preserved and managed to remain a choice for tourists the floating market can continue to improve in the future so it will be loved by many people not only by the community of Banjar Regency but also by people outside of Banjar Regency," he said A foreign tourist recorded a video while witnessing the Floating Market Festival Lok Baintan in 2023 in Lok Baintan Village Saidi stated that they are open to input and evaluation from various parties to improve the implementation of the festival from year to year One of the inputs that is starting to be implemented this year is the selection of the festival location If previously it was centered around the dock area under the Sungai Pinang Lama bridge starting this year it will be centered around the Lok Baintan Floating Market dock area in the Lok Baintan village "We still accommodate other aspirations from village governments or from traders These will be followed up by the Banjar Regency government in addition to the floating market tourism other larger cultural potentials in Lok Baintan can also be elevated," he said expresses her gratitude towards the local government for listening to their aspirations and allowing the festival to be held in Lok Baintan this year where they sell their goods on a daily basis "Thank you for holding the floating market festival in our village "(My) hope is that the festival activities at Lok Baintan will be sustainable so that the culture of the Lok Baintan Floating Market will be further enhanced," he said Visitors witnessed the activities of the Floating Market Festival in Lok Baintan in the year 2023 from atop the Lok Baintan Suspension Bridge According to Pambakal or the Head of Lok Baintan Bawaihi Village the Floating Market of Lok Baintan is located in Lok Baintan and is where locals sell their agricultural or garden produce "There are seven villages that support the Lok Baintan Floating Market I am sure that this floating market will be preserved for generations," he said Also read: Reviving Muara Kuin Floating Mamasar Culture Bawaihi hopes that the festival's location in the coming years will remain in Lok Baintan so that it is not far from the traders and local community especially a more suitable and permanent dock "Our community also wants to directly experience the euphoria of the floating market festival many outsiders will be interested and willing to come and witness the festival here," he said The floating market traders gathered at the Floating Market Pier in Lok Baintan to participate in the Lok Baintan Floating Market Festival 2023 in the village of Lok Baintan The floating market tradition in Lok Baintan has been going on for hundreds of years This market has survived until now because the local community still relies on the river to transport and sell their agricultural products Mukhlis Maman or also known as Julak Larau stated that the floating market in Lok Baintan is the only natural floating market at present This floating market is not engineered like the floating market in the Banjarmasin city riverbank area "The tradition of the floating market in Lok Baintan has been going on for hundreds of years The market still exists today because the community here still relies on the river to transport and sell their agricultural produce," he said the existence of the floating market in Lok Baintan should be preserved and maintained Holding a festival can be one way to motivate local residents to continue preserving the cultural heritage left by their ancestors so government development through festivals needs to continue We all hope that this floating market will remain sustainable for future generations," he said Cari English Police Hunt for Bus Driver and Clerk Who Was Hit by Train in Martapura TEKS › English›Police Hunt for Bus Driver and.. Iklan Police Hunt for Bus Driver and Clerk Who Was Hit by Train in Martapura The bus driver and attendant who was hit by a train in Martapura are now being hunted because they ran away after the accident Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS ANTARA/T FIKRI WThe evacuation of Putra Sulung passenger bus which was hit by the Rajabasa train at an unguarded crossing on Pertanian Street PALEMBANG, KOMPAS — East Ogan Komering Ulu Resort Police formed a joint team, Monday (22/4/2024), to hunt down the Putra Sulung bus driver and attendant. The two of them fled not long after the bus was hit by Train Rajabasa Fire at a level crossing in the Martapura area Head of the East OKU Police Traffic Unit Adjunct Commissioner Panca Mega Surya said that, from the statements of a number of witnesses, the driver and the maid ran away not long after the bus was hit. "They survived because they were at the front or head of the bus, whereas the one who was hit directly by the train was the middle of the bus," he said when contacted from Palembang. Also read: KAI Corrects Number of Death Victims Due to Train and Bus Collision in Martapura So far, the driver and assistant have not been found. However, the East OKU Police at least already know their address. The driver comes from Metro City, Lampung The full identities of both are still being sought The driver and maid were asked to surrender so that the authorities could ask for information regarding the chronology or cause of the accident the East OKU Police has formed a joint team Screenshot of Putra Sulung bus that was involved in a collision with Rajabasa Train "The statements of the driver and conductor are needed for the investigation process we will pursue all parties responsible to clarify the cause of this incident," said Panca based on statements from several witnesses there are two versions of the cause of the bus being in the middle of the crossing The first version suggests that the bus experienced engine failure The second version states that the engine is still running but the driver cannot drive the bus The driver reportedly tried to shift the bus into gear The statements of the driver and conductor are needed for the investigation process we will pursue all responsible parties to shed light on the cause of this incident based on the testimony of surviving passengers during treatment in the hospital the bus did not experience any problems during its journey from Belitang to the location of the accident the East OKU Police have not been able to officially confirm whether or not the bus was fit to operate the ones who know for sure are the bus driver and expert witness we are trying to catch the driver and conductor to find out the exact cause of the accident," said Panca A screenshot of the Putra Sulung bus on the Belitang-Jakarta route was hit by the Rajabasa Train on the Tanjungkarang in a level crossing in Martapura on Sunday (4/21/2024) Public Relations Manager of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Tanjungkarang Division IV said that his party was willing if the police summoned him as a witness for the investigation process "We will also accompany the driver if he is called to provide testimony as a witness," he said Also read: There was a signal error in the Cicalengka "Goatfighting" Tragedy Zaki confirmed that the crossing at the scene of the incident was a crossing that KAI had installed with manual gate barriers which were currently being guarded by the local community independently the driver had sounded the slogan 35 repeatedly but the bus driver had not heeded it so that tempering could not be avoided Referring to Article 114 of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Road Transportation at level crossings between railway tracks and roads motor vehicle drivers must stop when the signal has sounded the railway crossing arm has started to close Vehicle drivers are required to give priority to trains and give priority to vehicles that have been on the railway track to pass first A screenshot of the Putra Sulung bus on the Belitang-Jakarta route that was hit by the Rajabasa Train at a level crossing in Martapura area "Our driver tried to stop the train but because of the short distance and the speed of the train's tonnage a crash could not be avoided and the bus ended up being dragged for about 50 meters "We really regret that there are still road users who are less careful and don't stop and look right and left when passing through train crossings," said Zaki Based on data received by the East OKU Police Station as of Monday (22/4/2024) the accident resulted in one passenger's death a resident of Belitang who had just returned home for the holiday and was about to continue his studies in Bandung there were 11 passengers who are still being treated due to moderate and severe injuries They are scattered across hospitals in Martapura Also read: Lack of Awareness, Cases of Residents Hit by Trains Increase explained that the Putra Sulung bus departed from Belitang and was heading to Jakarta via non-toll roads passing Lampung The passengers were a mixed group of general passengers including the possibility of those who had just finished their Idul Fitri homecoming trip When it was going to cross a level crossing on Pertanian Road the Rajabasa train heading from Tanjungkarang the crossing is only guarded by a number of volunteer officers When the bus was about to approach the crossing the volunteer officers had already warned that a train would pass through the bus had already entered and stalled in the middle of the level crossing," said Agung Cari English River Tourism Revival during Ramadan TEKS › English›River Tourism Revival during.. Iklan River Tourism Revival during Ramadan River tourism in Banjarmasin city is thriving again in the evenings of this year’s Ramadan Dozens of tourist boats earlier only moored to the pier are now cruising along to enliven Martapura River tourism Audio Berita By JUMARTO YULIANUS · 5 minutes read TEKS KOMPAS/JUMARTO YULIANUSDozens of residents enjoy the Martapura River downhill tour in Banjarmasin City The tour along the Martapura River using kelotok (wooden boats) is again crowded at night in the month of Ramadan this year and several motorboats were still cruising back and forth on Martapura River On the roofs of the boats dozens of people were sitting to enjoy the river trips photos and making video recordings of their surroundings now and again After fasting the whole day in the blazing hot weather the nighttime cruise along Martapura River many people cruise by motorboat,” said Adul the helmsman of a river-cruising tourist boat Tourist boats are again teeming with passengers during Ramadan this year after two years of inactivity due to the Covid-19 pandemic > Tempting Banjarese Food > River Cleanups Spur Communal Synergy During Pandemic Adul and 26 other tourist-boat helmsmen at the pier of Taman Maskot Bekantan (Monkey Garden) get their turn to carry passengers They take 18 passengers on every river cruising trip A passenger is charged Rp 10,000 (US$0.70) for an approximately 30-minute cruise along Martapura River Tickets for tourist boat trips are sold by Koperasi Maju Karya Bersama a transportation cooperative of river tourism in Banjarmasin “We as members of the cooperative receive Rp 150,000 per trip,” he revealed The activities of residents of Banjarmasin City enjoying a tour of the Martapura River on Wednesday (20/4/2022) Adul is certain to take home Rp 100,000 every night after diesel oil and food cost deductions a number of tourist boats also berth at the pier of Menara Pandang (Viewing Tower) Rp 10,000 for a river cruise as far as Kampung Hijau,” said Isam We enjoyed our fast-breaking with senior high school friends we proceeded to the park zone and went on a boat trip tourist boats at both piers were in high demand Many people were queueing for their boat trips Banjarmasin’s tourism zone was even more busy Those packing the park zone were mostly young people said she and her peers chose to relax in the park tourism zone and cruise by motorboat after breaking their fast together “We enjoyed our fast-breaking with senior high school friends we proceeded to the park zone and went on a boat trip,” she added Chairperson of Koperasi Maju Karya Bersama (Cooperative to Advance Careers Together) said the number of tourist boat passengers increased in this year’s Ramadan “It’s almost the same as it was before the pandemic,” said Yanto 27 tourist boats berthing at the pier of Taman Maskot Bekantan got their turn to cruise at least once every night On Friday and Saturday nights each boat could take two trips Tourist boats on their night river cruises only travel back and forth from the boats’ mooring pier to Kampung Hijau A waiter delivers drinks ordered by customers at Warung Jukung Julak The food stall on the banks of the Martapura River is an option to enjoy culinary tourism in Banjarmasin tourist boats usually cruise in the morning or afternoon The available destinations are Pasar Terapung Kuin and Pasar Terapung Lok Baintan (floating markets) Kembang Island or Banjarmasin city for sightseeing The cruises to the river tourist destinations range in cost from Rp 300,000 to Rp 600,000 per boat for one trip they usually just relax in the park until sahur (predawn meal),” added Yanto Yanto hopes the atmosphere of Idul Fitri this year can again be like that before the pandemic after observing the renewed activity this Ramadan Many people are already venturing out to enjoy river tourism activities although they comply with health protocols Adul also expects this year’s Ramadan enthusiasm to continue until Idul Fitri and hopes that it is a sign of the economic recovery to come “Hopefully the pandemic will soon be over to enable common people like us to earn a living as we did before,” he said Head of the Regional Technical Executive Unit (UPTD) of the Banjarmasin Park Tourism Zone there was in fact no instruction yet from Banjarmasin Mayor Ibnu Sina to open the park tourism zone the tourist spots Menara Pandang and Rumah Anno are not yet open to the public > Get to Know Banjarmasin via Tour Bus the park tourism zone is also a public area so the movement of people and visitors cannot be fully controlled “We can only continuously make appeals and communicate to the public the need to apply health protocols are allowed to operate by reducing the number of passengers and observing proper distancing,” he said For economic recovery in the tourism sector This park tourism zone has its own power of attraction so that even without promotion “We focus more on appeals for and socialization of health protocol compliance so that it can be realized in tourist destinations that observe health protocol principles,” he added the continuity of tourist spots should be maintained so that all economic activities can proceed without any fear of Covid-19 transmission This article was translated by Aris Prawira Iklan South Sumatra Regional Police Chief Asks KAI to Create Gate Barriers at Level Crossings Prone to "Temperance" To prevent similar cases the scene of the bus and train collision in East OKU must have permanent gates installed and PJL in place Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS ANTARA/T FIKRI WOfficials evacuate the passenger bus Putra Sulung PALEMBANG, KOMPAS — Following up on accidents of buses and passenger trains at level crossings in the Martapura area South Sumatra Regional Police will ask PT Kereta Api Indonesia to make permanent gate blocks at every crossing prone to train collisions with vehicles or vehicles This is to prevent similar accidents from recurring "I will forward it to the management of PT KAI to immediately make a doorstop (at the crossing of a section prone to temperan)," said South Sumatra Regional Police Chief Inspector General A Rachmad Wibowo when answering Kompas's question Based on data from the Resort Police Traffic Unit East OKU the accident caused the death of one bus passenger a resident of Belitang who had just returned home to continue his studies in Bandung Also read: Eleven Bus and Train Accident Victims in Martapura Still Being Treated there were 17 bus passengers who suffered minor Six of the victims have already returned home or chosen outpatient treatment The remaining 11 victims are still being separately treated in four different hospitals one at At Taqwa Gumawang Islamic Hospital in Belitang and three at Tentara Dokter Noesmir Baturaja Hospital The East Ogan Komering Ulu Police visited the injured victims on Monday (22/4/2024) The victims were involved in a collision between a bus and a train at an unguarded level crossing in Martapura Meanwhile, all passengers and officers of KA Rajabasa are safe a distance of 235 kilometers or 5 hours by land southwest from Palembang The level crossing at TKP is under the management of KAI Divre IV Tanjungkarang The accident started when the Putra Sulung Bus on the Belitang-Jakarta route allegedly experienced an engine failure and was stuck in the middle of a level crossing on Jalan Agriculture, Kotabaru Village, Martapura, at around 13.10 WIB. At the same time, the Rajabasa train connecting Tanjungkarang, Lampung-Kertapati Palembang Also read: Police Hunt for Bus Driver and Clerk Who Was Hit by Train in Martapura Referring to KAI Divre IV Tanjungkarang data accidents between motorized vehicles and trains at the crossing have not happened for the first time a collision occurred between a bus and a freight train at the same location The Head of the East OKU Police Traffic Unit Adjunct Commissioner (AKP) Panca Mega Surya stated that following the series of incidents they will immediately invite several related parties to conduct a discussion on the issue at the East OKU Police Station These parties include the East OKU Local Government Screenshot of PT Kereta Api Indonesia's presentation on the Role of PT KAI in Improving Safety at Level Crossings in Jakarta all parties should not blame or seek fault in each other Everyone should collaborate to find a solution together so that similar accidents do not occur again "We all need to work together because this concerns the safety of the public," he said including those at the level crossing on Pertanian Street must be replaced with automatic gate barriers The gate barriers should also be equipped with loud sirens and warning signs We all have to work together because this concerns the safety of the general public every level crossing must be guarded by professional officers The guards should also be equipped with adequate gear the officers concerned are expected to have full responsibility for guarding the level crossing," said Panca KAI stated that there are a total of 106 level crossings in the KAI Divre III Palembang area and 233 level crossings in the KAI Divre IV Tanjungkarang area there are 49 official level crossings in the KAI Divre III area that are not guarded while 32 official level crossings are not guarded in the KAI Divre IV area there are 21 illegal level crossings in the KAI Divre III area and 168 illegal level crossings in the KAI Divre IV area Screenshot of PT Kereta Api Indonesia's presentation on "The Role of PT KAI in Improving Safety at Level Crossings" in Jakarta there are seven level crossings that are prone to tempering in the KAI Divre III area and 17 level crossings that are prone to tempering in the KAI Divre IV area There are four vulnerable crossings in the KAI Divre III area that are not guarded while five vulnerable crossings are not guarded in the KAI Divre IV area stated that they had coordinated with the South Sumatra Transportation Agency and the Class II Railway Technical Department in Palembang to install permanent gates and provide Crossing Guard Officers especially at level crossings on Pertanian Road Also read: KAI Corrects Number of Death Victims Due to Train and Bus Collision in Martapura we will continue to coordinate so that level crossings especially in the location of yesterday's accident will be equipped with gates and given crossing guards We will continue to monitor developments so that relevant parties both the transportation agency and the local government can immediately implement it to improve railway travel safety," said Zaki Cari English Researchers Find Microplastics in Human Testicular Tissue TEKS › English›Researchers Find Microplastics.. Iklan Researchers Find Microplastics in Human Testicular Tissue There is a possibility that microplastics cause a decrease in sperm quality Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/JUMARTO YULIANUSThe Nusantara River Expedition team revealed the presence of microplastics in the water of the Martapura River through a microscope in Banjarmasin The results of the examination showed that the water of the Martapura River in the Bekantan Mascot Park area has already been contaminated with microplastics JAKARTA, KOMPAS —Researchers have found a lot of evidence that microplastics have been detected in a number of human internal organ tissues researchers also detected significant concentrations of microplastics in human and dog testicular tissue This adds to concerns about its impact on human reproductive health This study on the findings of microplastics in testicular tissue of humans and dogs was carried out by a University of New Mexico research team led by Xiaozhong Yu which was published in the journal Toxicological Sciences on May 15 2024 researchers found 12 types of microplastics in 47 dog testicles and 23 human testicles and endocrine-disrupting chemicals have contributed to the global decline in both the quantity and quality of sperm in recent years He has started questioning the possibility of microplastics being a factor causing this decline in sperm quality why the recent decline in reproductive potential Our study revealed the presence of microplastics in human and dog testes," said Yu cited from the official website of the University of New Mexico This study compares human and dog tissues for several reasons one of which is because dogs live alongside humans and share the environment Dogs also have several biological characteristics that are similar to humans A beach polluted with garbage around Kamal Port Several studies have found microplastic content in the water and sediment in the strait This research was carried out through experimental methods similar to the laboratory used by Matthew Campen Campen had conducted research and successfully documented the presence of microplastics in human placental tissue The research team then obtained anonymized human tissue samples from the New Mexico Medical Investigator's Office The institution collected the samples during autopsies and kept them for seven years before disposing of them the researchers obtained them from an animal shelter in Albuquerque and a private veterinary clinic that performed sterilization surgeries Also read: Microplastics Found in Human Heart Tissue the researchers chemically processed the samples to dissolve fats and proteins and spun each sample in ultracentrifugation the plastic pellets were heated in a metal container to a temperature of 600 degrees Celsius They used a mass spectrometer to analyze gas emissions when various types of plastic were burned at a specific temperature The result showed that the average concentration of microplastics in the testicular tissue of dogs was 122.63 micrograms per gram of tissue (1 microgram equals one millionth of a gram) the average concentration of microplastics reached 329.44 micrograms per gram The average concentration of microplastics in human testicular tissue is recorded to be almost three times higher than in dogs the concentration of microplastics in testicular tissue is also higher than the average concentration in human placental tissue according to Matthew Campen's research findings researchers found that the most common polymer found in the tissues of humans and dogs is polyethylene (PE) This is the type commonly used to make plastic bags and bottles which is used in industrial pipes and various other household items researchers can count sperm in dog samples but not in chemically preserved human samples The researchers also found that higher levels of PVC in tissues correlate with lower sperm counts Yu notes that the average age of men in this autopsy sample is 35 years old This means that their exposure to plastic began a few decades ago when the amount of circulating plastic was lower He estimates that the impact of microplastic exposure on the younger generation may be more worrying because currently there is more plastic pollution in the environment than before "We have a lot that is yet to be known and we need to truly examine the potential long-term impacts We need to see if microplastics are one of the factors contributing to this decrease in sperm productivity," he said Also read: Toxic Chemicals from Microplastics Can Be Absorbed Through the Skin an ecotoxicology expert at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam stated that microplastic particles are found in human blood and transported throughout the body His research also shows that microplastics are found even in human heart tissues “Our study is the first indication that there are polymer particles in our blood we must expand research and increase the sample size and number of polymers assessed," he said Audio NewsThis article has been translated using AI. See original Elementary and Secondary Education Budget Cut by IDR 8 Trillion 05 Feb 2025 09:33 WIB · English KOMPAS - The budget of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has been cut by Rp 8 trillion from the total of Rp 33.5 trillion previously agreed upon in the state budget or APBN It is hoped that children's right to receive quality education will not be affected by this budget-saving policy Education observer from Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN) Doni Koesoema assessed that the budget cuts for the Ministry of Education and Culture were too large and not necessarily efficient this ministry is responsible for the future generation of Indonesia He hopes that children's right to receive quality education will not be affected by the government's budget-saving policies The mission to achieve 13 years of compulsory education must be realized These savings are not necessarily efficient," said Doni Doni emphasized that several budgets that should not be cut by the Ministry of Education and Culture include teachers' salaries and allowances operational assistance funds for educational units (BSOP) This is because all of these are crucial programs in the field of education The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education revealed that the budget he currently manages is around Rp 25.5 trillion out of the total Rp 724.2 trillion education budget in the state budget the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education will still implement around 25 priority programs in 2025 something like that," said Mu'ti in a working meeting with Committee III of the DPD RI President Prabowo Subianto requested the central and regional government officials to save the 2025 budget by up to Rp 306.7 trillion The results of this extensive efficiency will be used to support the implementation of Prabowo's priority programs and to anticipate the challenging economic conditions ahead Several priority programs of the Ministry of Education and Culture for 2025 include the Indonesia Smart Program (PIP) assistance to 18.59 million elementary and secondary school students the provision of affirmative assistance to 3,879 students from 3T areas or special regions and students from Papua through the Secondary Education Affirmation Program (ADEM) and the equalization of access to education through 13 years of compulsory education These savings are not necessarily efficient the provision of allowances for non-ASN teachers in the form of Teacher Professional Allowance (TPG) for 392,802 teachers Special Teacher Allowance (TKG) for 28,892 teachers and Teacher Professional Education (PPG) for 395,235 in-service teachers and 19,808 pre-service teachers The directive to implement efficiency is stated in Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2025 concerning Spending Efficiency in the Implementation of the 2025 State Budget and Regional Budget which was signed by President Prabowo on January 22 Prabowo ordered his cabinet to carry out state spending efficiency of IDR 306.7 trillion throughout the 2025 budget year This efficiency consists of budget savings in all ministries/institutions of IDR 256.1 trillion and budget transfer efficiency to regions of IDR 50.5 trillion Chairman of Committee III DPD RI Filep Wamafma stated that the problem of education especially at the elementary and secondary levels in Indonesia is very complex The gap in access to education due to the lack of schools and limited infrastructure is still very much felt there is still a welfare gap between State Civil Apparatus (ASN) and non-ASN or honorary teachers as well as inadequate teaching competency standards "Education problems in Indonesia are still very complex and involve various interrelated aspects," said Filep DPD RI member from Papua Province David Harol Waromi also asked the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education to provide easy access for children in Papua to go to school they have to travel quite a long distance to go to school "So on this occasion we ask the Minister to provide school buses for Papuan children to go to school the children have to walk a long distance to school," said David This work, Beyond borders and language barriers: 25th Infantry Division Band encourages partnership, understanding through music, by SGT Darbi Colson, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright