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Baru tau toh?? Bukannya #kaltengjugaindonesia ? — S. Mahendra (@safrudin508) September 24, 2015 President says: “..The haze crisis in Central Kalimantan has become very severe..” You just figured that out? https://twitter.com/fadhylcuapz/status/646738176657068033 “I swear to God we miss the clean and fresh air” As during a recent trip to South Sumatra, Jokowi called for the permits of companies that use fire to clear land to be revoked. “I instruct everyone to take action, from the military and the police to the local governments and the people,” Jokowi said in a statement posted to his official Facebook page. “Together we must work hard to put out the fires and get rid of the haze.” Under Indonesian law, companies bear responsibility for fires that break out in their concessions, whether they started them or not. According to the Indonesia Forum for the Environment (Walhi), an NGO, 196 companies in Central Kalimantan have fires burning in their concessions. Arie Rompas, execuive director of Walhi’s branch in the province, called for companies proven to have broken the law to have their permits revoked and their assets seized by the state. Executives should face criminal charges, he added, and the company should have to put up the money needed to restore the environment. “Unfortunately, only seven companies have been closed up by the Environment and Forestry Ministry and three investigated by the police,” Arie said. “That’s minimal – it won’t have a deterrent effect.” The central government, he added, has been more focused on the situation in Sumatra than in Kalimantan because of the complaints from Singapore and Malaysia, where haze from Indonesia has affected the air quality. Arie called for Jokowi to follow up his visit with comprehensive policy reform. “The government is ignoring the main problem by continuing to give companies permits to operate on peatlands, which intensifies the disaster and makes it happen again and again.” Peat is a marshy material that stores incredible amounts of carbon. Peatlands in Indonesia have been widely drained in order to them plant with crops like oil palm, but doing so dries them out and makes them extremely susceptible to catching fire. The “fortress conservation” model is under pressure in East Africa, as protected areas become battlegrounds over history, human rights, and global efforts to halt biodiversity loss. Mongabay’s Special Issue goes beyond the region’s world-renowned safaris to examine how rural communities and governments are reckoning with conservation’s colonial origins, and trying to forge a path forward […] Indonesia is considering a plan to relocate its capital away from sprawling megalopolis Jakarta The site for a possible new capital hasn't been announced but Palangkaraya on the island of Borneo has often been rumored as the location Cari English There are 700 cases of dengue fever in Central Kalimantan a month, five people die TEKS › English›There are 700 cases of dengue .. Iklan There are 700 cases of dengue fever in Central Kalimantan a month five people die DHF cases have spread in Central Kalimantan 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 The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Sebulan Ada 700 Kasus DBD di Kalteng, Lima Orang Meninggal Dengue fever patients at Doris Sylvanus General Hospital in Palangkaraya KOMPAS - Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) cases are threatening Central Kalimantan there were 700 DHF cases with five fatalities One out of 14 regencies and cities in Central Kalimantan declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak of DHF cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) have increased since December 2023 The Head of the Palangkaraya Health Department explained that the increase in cases occurred since Central Kalimantan according to data from the Palangkaraya City Health Department There was a trend of increasing cases throughout December 2023 from the first week to the last week there were 25 cases of dengue fever (DBD) that increased to 31 cases in the first week of January 2024 it is not necessary to take steps to establish an extraordinary event (KLB) status "Based on regulations from the Ministry of Health an outbreak threshold is established if there is a two-fold increase within a specific period of time we can confirm that there has been no outbreak threshold until the end of January 2024," said Andjar in Palangkaraya on Friday (2/2/2024) Andjar added that so far there have been at least 124 cases of dengue fever recorded since the beginning of 2024 "Two residents from Palangkaraya and one from Gunung Mas Regency," he said Data on the death rate due to dengue fever in Indonesia in 2022 The district has also declared a KLB status since December 2023 due to an increase in cases Head of Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) Department of Health of Central Kalimantan Province Riza Syahputra stated that dengue fever cases are appearing in almost every district and city in Central Kalimantan From the data provided by the Health Office of Central Kalimantan a total of 700 cases of dengue fever were recorded during January 2024 in the region This number is higher compared to the same period last year The district of Kotawaringin Barat had the highest number of cases with a total of 295 followed by Palangkaraya city with 124 cases and the remaining cases scattered in other districts The rampant cases of Dengue Fever (DBD) in Central Kalimantan did not prompt the provincial government to declare a state of emergency "The decision to declare a state of emergency is within the jurisdiction of the district and city health offices not the Provincial Health Office of Central Kalimantan The requirement is a doubling of cases compared to the previous year," said Riza To follow up on the case of dengue fever in Central Kalimantan his team has already prepared and distributed health logistics to the districts and cities in Central Kalimantan they have also trained healthcare workers in each area to handle situations like this particularly in the prevention and management of dengue fever cases Also read: Dengue Fever Threatens Central Kalimantan Residents, Two People Die Fogging officers carry out fumigation at RW 005 This screening is an effort to prevent the spread of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) cases of dengue fever are dominated by children Head of Disease Control Division of the West Kotawaringin Health Department explained that although the total number of dengue fever cases reached 295 it is currently experiencing a downward trend The number of patients being treated for dengue fever in West Kotawaringin is currently 23 cases "The Dengue Fever case is still occurring but the cases are starting to decrease," said Jhonferi Jhonferi added that his party is monitoring every region Actions taken include eradicating mosquito nests (PSN) and epidemiological investigations "Fogging efforts are also continuing," he said Also read: The rainy season is here, don't be careless about the striped mosquitoes will now offer direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang to the new Yogyakarta International Airport Batik Air will be the first and only airline so far to offer scheduled return flights on both routes The new routes are expected to improve connectivity and increase tourism trade and business in the two regional areas.  "Batik Air expresses its gratitude for the full support from regulator and all employees and crew involved in the preparation for the opening of these two new routes," chief executive Capt Achmad Luthfie said in a press statement received by the Jakarta Globe on Monday Batik Air's ID-6372 flight will depart from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 8 a.m. and arrive at 9.10 a.m. at the new Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) The return ID-6373 flight will take off from YIA at 2.10 p.m. and arrive at Soekarno-Hatta at 3.20 p.m Batik Air's ID-6696 will leave YIA at 09.50 a.m for Tjilik Riwut Airport in Palangkaraya with expected time of arrival at 11.20 a.m The return ID-6697 flight will leave Palangkaraya at 12.00 p.m. and is scheduled to arrive at YIA at 1.30 p.m the upscale sister of budget airline Lion Air will use an Airbus A320-200 with 12 business class seats and 144 economy seats a Boeing 737-800NG with 12 business class seats and 150 economy seats or a Boeing 737-900ER with 12 business class seats and 168 economy seats on the two routes All the planes  are equipped with inflight entertainment (audio and video on demand) on each seat connected by the new airport in Yogyakarta are part of our strategic steps to develop business expand market and respond to the high demand for travel between Jakarta Palangkaraya and Yogyakarta," Achmad said He said the airline also intends to support the government's program to expand the tourism industry and create new regional economic centers "We are optimistic we can boost tourism and business visits to Palangkaraya and the surrounding destinations," Achmad said Batik Air currently flies to 46 domestic and international destinations including Singapore, Chennai in India, Perth in Australia and Guilin and Kunming in China It serves more than 350 flights per day TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Central Kalimantan Governor Sugianto Sabran said that the region has 300,000 hectares of land in Palangka Raya that can be used to materialize the plan to move the capital city He will allow the government to turn the forest area into a new capital city “I only do what President Joko Widodo had asked me to do: to find a plot of land,” Sugianto stated in an official statement made last week The PDIP politician said that local government needs to ensure that the land is available for the central government to prevent land speculation in the future other provinces might have also been asked to do so the study on the plan to move the capital city is still ongoing Read: Palangkaraya Not Ready Yet to Become Capital: Spokesman The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) is the one who will decide on the location He said that his administration will make further preparations should the central government instructs him to do so in the near future “I only do what I’ve been told by the central government I call on people who own properties not to immediately sell their land,” he said Bappenas head Bambang Brodjonegoro said that the government will not yet discuss the future location before the study is concluded by the end of this year He said that the government will be focusing on a possible move that is also cost-effective Land availability and involvement of private firms are among the main topics of the study Concerns over land speculation continue to grow could not resist the offer to sell his land “I bought the land at only Rp100 million it has now been bought by a Jakartan at Rp400 million,” he said Read: Bappenas: Jokowi Plans to Move State Capital to Palangkaraya Bappenas Deputy for Regional Development Division said that the government will need a vast land to accommodate the relocation of all state institutions will also be included in the plan to move the capital city “Jakarta will still serve as the center of the national economy and trade,” Rudiyanto said Central Kalimantan Indigenous Dayak Council chief Agustiar Sabran is hopeful that the government would take into account the key aspects of human society in the capital city relocation plan He said that diminishing Betawi tradition in Jakarta should serve as a lesson learned with regard to the plan “Dayak Culture must remain master [of the region],” he said Prabowo's Reason for Involving the Military in Food Matters Prabowo Open to Meeting Retired Military Forum Urging Gibran's Impeachment Free Meal Poisoning Case, Prabowo Alludes to Students Eating Without Spoons Learn About the Outsourcing Practices Prabowo Intends to Scrap Prabowo: Bill Gates to Support Free Nutritious Meal Program in Indonesia Prabowo Rejects 'Puppet President' Label, Denies Jokowi's Control Manpower Minister Unveils Reasons Behind Over 24,000 Layoffs by April 2025 Prabowo Claims 99.99% Success Rate for Free Nutritious Meal Program Indonesia and Japan Deepen Strategic Alliance in Clean Energy and Infrastructure Jokowi Responds to Calls for VP Gibran's Impeachment the First Largest K-Drama OST Concert in Jakarta 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 Pramono Anung Announces Six New Transjabodetabek Routes Set for Launch This Year 2025 Earth Day Action in Jakarta Sees Reduction of Carbon Emissions Coastal Flood Submerges Neighborhood Unit in North Jakarta: BPBD Jakarta Mandates Govt Employees to Use Public Transport on Wednesdays Jakarta Governor: We Will Pursue Vehicle Tax Delinquents The Pope's Role in Major Events of the Modern Era Sistine Chapel Prepares for the Election of New Pope JYP Entertainment Apologizes for DAY6 Concert Chaos in Jakarta Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock Reunite After 30 Years for New Film Project AJI, UNESCO Declare Commitment to Support Digital Security of Student Press BGN Chief Aims for Zero Accidents in Free Nutritious Meal Program Prabowo Praises Jokowi's Inflation Control in Cabinet Session, Denies Link to Gibran's Presence Inside Sistine Chapel: 5 Key Facts About the Conclave's Iconic Venue Exposing Trump's Move on Mike Waltz Dismissal Today's Top 3 News: 7 Most Beautiful Banknotes in the World, Penetration of Visa, Mastercard vs QRIS in Indonesia WHO: Hand Hygiene is Essential, Medical Gloves Are Not a Substitute List of Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 Winners KOSTCON 2025, the First Largest K-Drama OST Concert in Jakarta, to Take Place on August 2nd 10 Best Cities to Visit in Japan Besides Tokyo to Add to Your Bucket List 10 Recommended Budget-Friendly Tourist Destinations in the United States Cari English Palangkaraya Kuwuk Cat Released to New Habitat TEKS › English›Palangkaraya Kuwuk Cat.. Iklan Palangkaraya Kuwuk Cat Released to New Habitat The forest cat that entered the Palangkaraya residential area returned to its new home in the forest The top predator of Kalimantan is thought to have left his "home" because he was affected by forest and land fires 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 Kucing Kuwuk Palangkaraya Dilepasliarkan ke Habitat Baru roared as it was moved to a cage at the PAWS Health Clinic in Palangkaraya This species is the apex predator in the Kalimantan forest and is highly endangered KOMPAS - A spotted civet cat discovered by residents of Palangkaraya City has been given to the Conservation Center for Natural Resources of Central Kalimantan Province This apex predator of Kalimantan will be released into its new natural habitat I cannot perform the task assigned as the article contains none of the forbidden words mentioned a team from the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) arrived at the PAWS Health Palangkaraya clinic to bring the leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) The team led by one of the BKSDA staff members They received the cat and then took it to the BKSDA office explained that the wildcat still retains its natural instincts and will soon be released into a new habitat she is not aware of the location where it will be released stated that the wildcat was still in good condition when it entered the clinic The cat also appeared very aggressive when it saw other living creatures and perceived them as a threat "We cannot check his weight and body temperature yet as he is still very aggressive," said Dinda veterinarian and manager of the PAWS Health Palangkaraya Clinic examined the condition of the leopard cat found by residents of Palangkaraya City The leopard cat or Prionailurus baengalensis is a type of Kalimantan forest cat a top predator in Central Kalimantan with critically endangered status Dinda explained that the cat could have left its habitat due to the impact of forest and land fires which may have burned its nest "Smoke could also be the reason why it left its habitat in the forest that's why it needs to be moved promptly," she said the Head of the Administration Subdivision of the Central Kalimantan BKSDA explained that they plan to release the wildcat in Tahawa The location is considered to be sufficiently suitable to become the new home for the kuwuk cat The wild cat still maintains its feral nature and will soon be released into its new habitat towards Gunung Mas Regency," answered Nizar briefly according to the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No P.106 regarding the Second Amendment to Ministerial Regulation No P.20 regarding the Types of Protected Wild Plants and Animals is a type of forest cat that lives in the habitats of Kalimantan and Sumatra forests This cat is the top predator in Central Kalimantan there are no predators above the forest cat in Kalimantan Also Read: Pusa Kambe, a Ghost Cat Looking for a New Home The Dayak people call it pusa kambe or ghost cat Expert hunters in the forests of Kalimantan only see this cat a few times as it moves very quickly and preys on other animals This cat is called a ghost cat because it is only seen at night the World Conservation Union (IUCN) classified the red cat as endangered Its population is less than 2,500 worldwide with the highest population found in Indonesia Various literary references predict that red cats "kucing kuwuk," and clouded leopards have been living for four million years when Kalimantan was still part of the Asian continent the last time red cats were seen in camera traps was in 2017 researchers from the Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF) installed 54 camera traps in 28 locations for 28 days There are several pictures of red cat activities at night (Kompas as many as 5,000-11,000 clouded leopards are estimated to live in Kalimantan The number in Sumatra can range from 3,000 to 7,000 individuals The red cat or Catopuma badia died in a snare thought to belong to a wild boar hunter in Murung Raya Regency but there are still many people who don't know about it Data reported in the March 29 2010 edition of Kompas stated that researchers from Mulawarman University recorded an estimated clouded leopard population of 5,000-11,000 "The area where the release takes place is a village forest area (social forestry) Also Read: Red Cat, Predator at the Top of Kalimantan, Dies Trapped in Murung Raya Cari English First Eid Al-Fitr Prayer at the New Icon of Central Kalimantan TEKS › English›First Eid Al-Fitr Prayer at.. Iklan First Eid Al-Fitr Prayer at the New Icon of Central Kalimantan There is something different about the Eid al-Fitr prayer in Palangkaraya the congregation prayed at the new icon in Central Kalimantan Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/DIONISIUS REYNALDO TRIWIBOWOAfter Eid al-Fitr prayers immortalized the moment through photos in front of the Talawang building Even though it has not yet been inaugurated thousands of residents flocked to Central Kalimantan's new tourist "magnet" the congregation of Eid al-Fitr prayer in Palangkaraya City is usually held at the Darussalam Grand Mosque the Central Kalimantan Provincial Government held the Eid al-Fitr prayer congregation at the Palangkaraya Main Roundabout which is a green open space The Big Roundabout also has a much different appearance compared to previous years because now the building in the shape of Talawang or a typical Dayak shield has been completed The building will be filled with a cultural museum and various activity venues inside the building towering 45 meters into the sky cannot be used because it has not been officially inaugurated Its name is still referred to as Bundaran Besar despite having undergone a total renovation Also read: Talawang, Central Kalimantan's New Icon that Has Become a Tourist Magnet On Wednesday (10/4/2024) morning, Central Kalimantan Muslims in Palangkaraya City gathered in the courtyard of the Big Roundabout to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers. Prayers were led by Noor Fahmi as preacher. The prayer was also attended by the Governor of Central Kalimantan Sugianto Sabran and other regional officials Officials arranged prayer mats at the Palangkaraya Big Roundabout in Central Kalimantan which became the location for Eid al-Fitr prayers on Wednesday (10/4/2024) The Big Roundabout is now a new icon of Palangkaraya city and Central Kalimantan the congregation did not immediately leave Bundaran Besar They took the time to take photos in front of the Talawang building because on regular days visitors are only allowed to see it from the edge of the Bundaran Besar Residents are prohibited from entering as they are waiting for the planned inauguration which is scheduled to take place at the end of the year Thousands of people who participated in the prayer were also invited by Sugianto to the Central Kalimantan governor's official residence for a gathering while enjoying the food provided The food was purchased from street vendors around the roundabout and distributed for free revealed that despite praying in the middle of the city There was no disruptive noise and the weather also supported the solemnity this is the first time I'm performing the Idul Fitri prayer here I have previously performed other prayers here so there is a different experience in praying here," said Lis After performing Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Palangkaraya Grand Roundabout in Central Kalimantan The road that was previously closed was also reopened for vehicles to pass through on Wednesday (10/4/2024) during the opening of his house or "griya" door revealed that Eid al-Fitr should be interpreted for the good of all but also for all other religious communities this moment is the right time to unite hearts with the spirit of goodness in knitting Islamic brotherhood or brotherhood among fellow Muslims this is the first time for Eid al-Fitr prayer here and pride in what we have today," said Sugianto Seen from the side of the Palangkaraya Great Roundabout in Central Kalimantan It can be seen that the residents of Palangkaraya are still holding out in that place after performing Eid prayers Sugianto reminded the public to be spirited in welcoming a new chapter of life after forgiving one another He also advised those who came to his official residence to show an attitude and behavior as servants of God who are pious Also read: Free Seats and Cheap Basic Food Bonuses for Central Kalimantan Homecomers "Let's be God-fearing servants of God in life Cari English ”Pusa Kambe”, a Ghost Cat Looking for a New Home TEKS › English›”Pusa Kambe” a Ghost Cat Looking for a New Home Leopard cats have entered residents' homes in Palangkaraya City 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 ”Pusa Kambe”, Kucing Hantu yang Mencari Rumah Baru a veterinarian and manager of Paws Health Clinic in Palangkaraya examined the condition of a cat named Kuwuk that was found by residents of Palangkaraya City Kristin (42) did not expect that the cat that entered her house was not just a random cat but a "ghost" cat or what is often called pusa kambe by Dayak people in Central Kalimantan This cat is a type of jungle cat which is the top predator of Kalimantan and is critically endangered Kristin attempts to deliver a brief message to Agung Testi's Agung Priantoko Shelter for Animal Welfare Volunteers in Palangkaraya responds to Kristin and immediately heads to her home in Bukit Indah Kristin asked for Agung's help because she is used to helping sick dogs now Kristin doesn't know what she's facing The cat is hiding behind the tightly closed plant pots "I thought it was a normal cat," said Kristin in Palangkaraya Upon arriving and seeing the cat hiding in a rather dark spot on Friday afternoon Agung suspected that this was no ordinary cat Upon arriving and seeing the cat hiding in a dark enough place on Friday afternoon a volunteer from the Palangkaraya Reptile Community Candra put on gloves and attempted to hold the cat The spotted cat with black spots on its body fought back Its claws even tore through the thick rubber gloves that Candra wore The leopard cat or Prionailurus bengalensis was found by residents and evacuated to the Paws Health Clinic Palangkaraya Agung and Candra then brought him to Paws Health Clinic in Palangkaraya on Tingang Street they were greeted by Dinda Rahma Hadiputri Dinda immediately knew that this was a type of jungle cat its aggressive behavior indicates its wild nature that has never been tamed This means that the cat has never been domesticated it can be seen that he is stressedbecause he is not in his habitat," said Dinda the cat leaves its habitat during times like this possibly due to forest and land fires or thick smoke that envelops its habitat it is reluctant to return to its habitat and chooses to look for food in residential areas Cats leaving their habitat during times like this are likely due to forest and land fires or thick smoke covering their habitat Dinda cannot perform many procedures upon this wildcat due to its aggressive nature such as checking its body temperature She doesn't want to take any risks as examining protected wildlife requires different treatment Its age is estimated to be only five months or less than a year the wildcat has already left its mother and can search for food on its own Its fur has a pale golden-yellow base color with black spots and black lines all over its body from head to tail Its teeth are complete with four fangs on the upper and lower part meaning there are many normal behaviors and he is in good condition There are no runny nose or other conditions indicating that he is sick," said Dinda The leopard cat orPrionailurus bengalensis was found by residents and evacuated to the Paws Health Clinic Palangkaraya Dinda hopes that the authorities can take this wildcat and release it to its natural habitat or a new home They have also contacted the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) to be able to take this cat and release it to its original habitat Head of the Administrative Subdivision of the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) explained that the BKSDA team will bring the wild cat for identification and further health examination before releasing it the team will visit the clinic on Monday (23/10/2023) Nizar explained that there are several types of forest cats in Central Kalimantan the cat was a leopard cat or Prionailurus bengalensis Also read: Red Cat, Peak Predator Animal Dies Trapped in Murung Raya according to the Second Amendment of Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No P.20 on the Types of Protected Wild Plants and Animals is a type of forest cat that lives in the habitats of Kalimantan and Sumatra The leopard cat or Prionailurus bengalensis was found by residents and evacuated to the Paws Health Clinic Palangkaraya Dayak people call it pusa kambe or ghost cat Skilled hunters in the forests of Kalimantan have only seen this cat a few times It moves very fast and preys on other animals This cat is called a ghost cat because it is only seen at night and that too in the forest Wildcats are nocturnal animals or only active at night That is why this found Kuwuk cat hides behind a big pot that makes a dark space in Kristin's house Wildcats usually live in holes in the forest or among the roots of big trees Also read: Borneo Clouded Leopard Dies Trapped and Skinned and clouded leopard are said to have been living since 4 million years ago the World Conservation Union (IUCN) classified the red cat as an endangered species with a population of less than 2,500 worldwide known as "kucing kuwuk" or "macan dahan," is predicted to have lived for 4 million years since Borneo was still connected to the Asian mainland A fire has engulfed an abandoned area in Sabaru The flames have been raging for almost two weeks with no signs of stopping and are now approaching nearby residential areas recorded an estimated population of clouded leopards at 5,000-11,000 Agung Priantoko explains that upon analyzing the location of Kristin's house this cat left its habitat due to the forest and land fires that occurred There was a secondary forest around Kristin's house that burned less than a week ago the houses and residential areas around were enveloped in smoke This was deemed to have triggered the kuwuk cats to leave their habitat and search for food this cat came out of its habitat due to forest and land fires especially entering the homes of residents It comes out of its habitat either because the habitat is damaged or there is no more food available there," said Agung The last time a leopard cat was found was in 2022 in the Murung Raya Regency of Central Kalimantan the cat was caught in a trap set by a hunter looking for wild boars Forest and land fires certainly not only impact human life Pusa kambe now hopes to return home to its true habitat Also read: Clouded Tiger, Indonesian Tiger DS, seorang guru wanita di Kota Palangka Raya dilanda mabuk judi online hingga mengorbankan orang-orang di sekitarnya. Liputan6.com, Palangka Raya - DS, seorang guru honorer di Kota Palangka Raya, Kalteng, harus berurusan dengan pihak kepolisian karena hobinya main judi online sudah kelewat batas, bahkan dirinya tega menjual ponsel sang ibu dan memakai KTP adiknya untuk pinjaman online (pinjol) demi modal judi. Ketua Virtual Police Polda Kalteng, Ipda Shamsuddin di Palangka Raya, Senin kemarin (15/4/2024) menyebutkan, guru wanita berusia 27 tahun itu terpaksa dibina akibat mengorbankan adik dan ibu kandungnya hanya untuk bermain judi online. "Jadi handphone ibunya dijual dan KTP adiknya dipakai untuk mencari modal pelaku bermain judi online," katanya. Akal busuk pelaku pertama kali ketahuan, saat adik pelaku tiba-tiba dihubungi oleh pihak pinjaman online (pinjol), agar segera membayar cicilan utang. Saat ditelusuri, ternyata pelaku yang merupakan kakak kandungnya telah menggunakan KTP sang adik untuk melakukan pinjaman online mencapai Rp10 juta. "Suami adik pelaku juga diteror melalui media sosial Facebook. Yang mengatakan jika istrinya telah melakukan pinjaman online," ucapnya. Tak tahan dengan perilaku pelaku, korban pun kemudian melapor kepada Shamsuddin. Kemudian setelah dilakukan pemanggilan, pelaku tak hanya mengorbankan adiknya. Shamduddin juga mengatakan, pelaku mengaku jika dirinya nekat menjual telepon selular ibunya untuk menjadi modal bermain judi online yang telah dua tahun belakang ini dilakukan. "Waktu ibunya bertanya, pelaku berdalih jika handphone ibunya hilang," ujarnya. Permasalahan tak berhenti sampai di situ, pelaku juga nekat mengambil uang ayahnya sebesar Rp1 juta. Hingga saat ini, pelaku tengah terlilit utang kepada keluarga, teman dan rekan kerjanya, yang dilakukannya hanya untuk bermain judi. "Kemudian pelaku kami lakukan pembinaan, agar tidak kembali bermain judi. Pelaku juga berjanji akan membayar semua utang-utangnya," kata Shamsuddin. Untuk itu, Cak Sam mengingatkan seluruh masyarakat agar tidak bermain judi, baik itu online atau konvensional. Pasalnya, judi hanya akan membuat diri sendiri dan orang di sekitar menjadi rugi hingga terlilit utang. "Ini peringatan bagi kita semua bahwa tidak ada orang kaya karena judi, tapi sebaliknya banyak orang jatuh miskin dan banyak utang gara-gara judi," demikian Shamsuddin. Kota Palangkaraya di Kalimantan Tengah menguning diliputi kabut asap akibat kebakaran hutan berskala besar. Juru kamera dan fotografer, Bjorn Vaughn, merekam kehancuran dan kesedihan kota dalam sejumlah foto. "Saya mencintai Indonesia dan saya cinta Kalimantan. Orang-orang, budaya, hutan, orang utan, dan keindahan alamnya. Saya menyadari seberapa cepat semua itu menghilang," katanya kepada BBC Indonesia. Bjorn berkewarganegaraan Inggris-Amerika, yang lahir di Spanyol dan dibesarkan di Jerman. Dia pernah tinggal di berbagai negara, namun dalam enam tahun terakhir menetap di Kalimantan sebagai bagian dari rumah produksi Borneo Productions International. Sebagai juru kamera, dia sering melihat langsung kebakaran hutan dan menyadari betapa sulitnya memadamkan api di lahan gambut. "Saya berharap bahwa foto-foto ini membuat orang merasakan apa yang saya rasakan ketika memotretnya. Kehancuran, kesedihan, dan harapan. Saya harap sejumlah gambar ini bisa meningkatkan kesadaran dan mungkin bisa membuat orang tergerak - sama seperti foto-foto ini menggerakan saya - sehingga ini tak lagi terjadi." Walau sudah enam tahun hidup di Kalimantan, Bjorn masih tidak bisa memahami mengapa kebakaran hutan terus terjadi dan mengapa orang-orang begitu enteng menganggap hal ini 'sudah biasa.' "Satu malam di kamar hotel, saya bangun merasa sakit dan sesak nafas. Hari itu polusi udara mencapai 2.600 (angka 350 sudah dianggap berbahaya). Saya tidak mendapat oksigen yang cukup. Saya seperti tercekik, saya panik. Saya menyadari hal inilah yang dirasakan ribuan keluarga yang terpapar kabut asap dan tidak memiliki masker yang layak untuk melindungi mereka." "Sebagian orang hidup dengan kabut asap tiap hari. Bagi saya, itu mimpi buruk. Saya tidak tahu bagaimana orang-orang menghadapinya." "Ada banyak momen yang mempengaruhi saya. Saya bertemu dengan laki-laki yang sudah sangat sakit karena asap, tetapi tetap bekerja karena tidak ada yang mencari uang untuk keluarganya. "Ada banyak relawan yang berjuang melawan api tanpa bayaran. Juga para pemadam kebakaran yang walau kewalahan, tetap melawan api sepanjang hari dan bahkan tak punya air untuk diminum. "Dan ada Slamet, tukang bangunan yang tak mendapat kerjaan selama musim kabut asap pekat; dia menjaring ikan di selokan yang airnya kotor di Palangkaraya dan mengatakan 'ikan yang kotor masih lebih baik dari pada tidak ada ikan sama sekali.' Ada keluarga yang kehilangan bayinya karena penyakit terkait asap..." "Di malam dan pagi hari, mengenang pengalaman-pengalaman itu, saya menangis karena kesedihan itu. Dan karena saya sangat tersentuh dengan kekuatan dan semangat orang-orang di Kalimantan Tengah menghadapi asap." Smoke and haze caused by forest and peatland fires in Kalimantan were beginning to fade last week The Technology Assessment and Application Agency (BPPT) the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) and the Indonesian Air Force have managed to create artificial rains to extinguish fire hotspots near Palangkaraya and Sampit There were fewer patients suffering from haze-induced breathing problems and upper respiratory tract infections at Sampit's Dr Murjani Hospital and at the Indonesian Red Cross shelter after artificial rains soaked the city According to the Central Kalimantan Provincial Health Office more than 9,000 people contracted acute respiratory infections (ARI) in August alone Forest and peatland fires have nearly destroyed the main road in Ganepo Reconstruction can start only after the peatland fires have been extinguished completely extinguishing peatland fires can be very difficult A water injection tool is needed to loosen the peat so the fire underneath can be completely extinguished Peatlands can be very dry – and flammable – up to incredible depths Peatlands in Palangkaraya usually have a depth of up to two meters more than the height of the average Indonesian adult.  Peat contains fuel (dead plants and animals that have not decomposed) up to the subsurface so fire on peatlands can spread below the surface of the soil This kind of fire is very difficult to detect Peatlands can continue to burn without a flame and still create clouds of thick smoke New hotspots will suddenly appear when branches and trees are exposed to the heat rising up from the peat Since a large housing estate near Palangkaraya narrowly escaped being consumed by a forest fire last week the Indonesian Air Force has continued to employ helicopters to conduct water bombing and fire patrols in remote areas such as the Sebangau National Park Katingan Hilir and around oil palm plantations near the district of Kapuas The BNPB is preparing more firefighters to combat forest and peatland fires in Central Kalimantan Posters urging residents to put on N95 masks are still noticeable on main roads There were also more road signs urging people not to throw away their cigarette butts carelessly since they could easily start off another forest fire.  Dewi Elvia Muthiariny Petir Garda Bhwana TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Joko Widodo or Jokowi would inaugurate the new terminal of Tjilik Riwut Airport and other airports which would be centered in Palangkaraya City on February 7 said Regional Secretary of Central Kalimantan “The inauguration ceremony of all airports that have not been inaugurated yet and completely constructed in 2018 will be held in Palangkaraya But I don’t know the number,” said Fahrizal in Palangkaraya Tjilik Riwut Airport is the honor for the region and people of Central Kalimantan as the gate of the province The airport operator had approved a proposal sent by the provincial administration in light of the newly built airport the airport only requires the layout settings “We still wait for the commercial unit of PT Angkasa Pura II to manage the location and proposal realization,” Fahrizal noted Fahrizal continued to say that the new terminal of Tjilik Riwut Airport will be the regional icon he expected that people arriving in Palangkaraya would instantly acknowledge the identity of Central Kalimantan through the airport Jokowi Responds to Calls for VP Gibran's Impeachment Prabowo Praises Jokowi's Inflation Control in Cabinet Session Yemeni Houthis Announce Airspace Blockade Against Israel Israel Vows Retaliation Following Houthi Strike on Main Airport Yemen's Houthi Missile Hits Israel's Ben Gurion Airport Ten Exciting Things to Do in Changi Airport: Waterfalls Power Outage Disrupts Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport SKYTRAX's 10 Airports with the Best Immigration Services Jokowi Visits Metro Jaya Police to Report Fake Diploma Allegations has expanded its network by opening two new representative offices in Palangkaraya and in Pangkalpinang in the Bangka Belitung Islands in a bid to persuade local private firms — especially those outside Java — to get themselves listed at the IDX its official said in a statement on Tuesday (25/10) "We hope there will be a positive synergy between the IDX and the local community institutions and universities to improve local welfare and business," IDX development director Nicky Hogan said in the statement The new IDX offices in Palangkaraya and Pangkalpinang are expected to become reference points for local firms seeking consultancy on the stock market The staffers there will also educate local companies on the benefits of listing their companies at the stock exchange The new office in Pangkalpinang — the 21st IDX office in Indonesia — was inaugurated by Bangka Belitung deputy governor Arsani Hidayat on Monday. The event was also attended by IDX director Alpino Kianjaya and IDX Palangkaraya's board of directors. The IDX also used the event to promote its online information service called Go Public The IDX Palangkaraya office was opened the next day in a ceremony attended by Central Kalimantan governor Lewis Sabran and Central Kalimantan Financial Services Authority head Dadang Ibnu Windartako The IDX also signed an agreement through its subsidiary the Indonesian Capital Market Institute TICMI the university will send their best graduates to the IDX The stock exchange has been making a lot of effort to reach their target of hitting Rp 6,300 trillion ($485 billion) in market capitalization by 2017 — encouraging private firms to list their companies on the stock exchange and holding workshops and events all across Indonesia Iklan Floods in the Upper Region of Central Kalimantan are Starting to Recede Beware of Potential Disasters Downstream Floods in the upstream area of ​​Central Kalimantan are slowly receding there is still the potential for flooding in downstream areas 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 Banjir di Wilayah Hulu Kalteng Mulai Surut, Waspadai Potensi Bencana di Hilir have been airing out their belongings that were submerged in floodwaters on Friday (26/1/2024) but their agricultural land was also affected by the flood KOMPAS - Floods in the upstream area of Central Kalimantan are slowly receding only two are currently experiencing floods floods still have the potential to occur in the downstream areas all the way to the river estuary Five districts in Central Kalimantan that were previously hit by floods are Barito Utara only two districts are still experiencing floods (Note: No forbidden words in this article.) The Head of the Disaster Management and Firefighting Agency (BPBPK) of Central Kalimantan revealed that the flood in upstream areas such as Murung Raya and North Barito has completely receded the South Barito region is still affected by the flood but the situation is not as bad as it was last week Toyib stated that according to the report from the Barito Selatan Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) floods have hit 60 villages across five districts in the regency the flood is slowly receding," he said on Wednesday (31/1/2024) helped drivers who wanted to cross floods on the Trans-Kalimantan route that connects three provinces on Thursday (25/1/2024) floods had hit all districts in Barito Selatan which consists of six districts with a total of 78 villages Toyib explained that the floods in Barito Selatan were overflow from the regions of Barito Utara and Murung Raya which are areas at the upstream of the Barito River "The potential for flooding to spread further depends on the amount of rainfall the river water can overflow again," said Toyib Also read: Palangkaraya City Sets Flood Emergency Alert Toyib added that based on estimates from the Meteorology the rainy season will occur until February we hope that the intensity will be normal so that rivers do not overflow," he said floods have struck 26 villages across five districts These five districts are located in the upper stream of Kapuas River assisted other residents who wanted to cross through the flooded Trans-Kalimantan route on Thursday (25/1/2024) explained that they have reviewed and directly provided assistance to residents affected by the flood She mentioned that the flood-affected residents did not evacuate to the prepared posts They endured in their homes as the flood slowly subsided "I also hope that the team from BPBD anticipates the possibility of flooding in downstream areas due to the flooding from upstream areas So that assistance in the form of basic necessities or necessary facilities and infrastructure can be prepared," he said Also read: The Suffering of Those Stuck by Floods in the Middle of the Trans Kalimantan Forest The potential for floods to expand further depends on the amount of rainfall Head of the Kapuas District BPBD Implementation Unit explained that the flood occurred due to heavy rainfall at the beginning of this year He mentioned that currently the flood is still affecting the upstream area and may potentially occur in the downstream area in the future Panahatan added that high rainfall caused the river to overflow resulting in floods of 90-190 cm high "Yesterday and today the intensity of rainfall has started to decrease we hope it will gradually return to normal so that the river does not overflow again," he said The BPBD officials of Barito Selatan Regency assist locals who want to cross the flood point in Lembeng village the Head of Class I Tjilik Riwut Meteorology Station explained that the rainfall in Central Kalimantan in January falls under the high category The heavy intensity rainfall has the potential to affect all the districts and cities in Central Kalimantan "The peak of the rainy season in Central Kalimantan is often accompanied by lightning and strong winds the public is advised to remain vigilant about the potential impact A conservation group in Central Kalimantan has since 1991 rescued more than 2,200 orangutans BOS is the biggest orangutan rehabilitation group in the world preparing them at its Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rescue Center to return to their natural habitat as it shows there's a big environmental problem," BOS Foundation chief executive Jamartin Sihite said The foundation's 400 staff members rescue and rehabilitate orangutans that have been orphaned by poachers sold at illegal markets or had lost their habitat to palm oil plantations Orangutans learn survival skills from their mothers Since many of them were orphaned at an early age at Nyaru Menteng they learn the skills from their human caretakers resident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has concluded a two-day journey to different cities in Kalimantan in search of options to set up a new capital after his administration decided to move ahead with a plan to create a new administrative hub away from overcrowded Jakarta He said he was assessing the “feel” of each city touted as an option for the new capital Upon completing the two-day city-hopping trip across the island, the President seemed impressed with at least two locations: Bukit Soeharto in East Kalimantan and the Triangle Area near Palangkaraya in Central Kalimantan Read also: Bukit Soeharto: This forest park in East Kalimantan could be Indonesia’s new capital raised concerns among environmentalists that moving the center of government to Kalimantan might lead to environmental disasters in or around the new capital The Triangle Area is located in Palangkaraya The Presidential Office previously stated that an area of 300,000 hectares had been earmarked by the provincial administration as an option for the new capital It was believed to be a suitable site for building a new political and administrative hub because it was vast in size and known to be relatively free from natural disaster risks Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small or large—find what’s most comfortable for you Last year’s forest and peatland fire catastrophe is a memory now But it may have claimed another life this week with the passing of one of Indonesia’s foremost advocates for the environment and indigenous rights died on Monday from a cancer colleagues believe was the result of years spent battling the annual fires and haze which are caused by the large-scale drainage and drying of peat swamps for palm oil and timber plantations Limin’s health had deteriorated since late last year when he spent two months fighting some of the worst fires yet with a volunteer brigade he founded the longtime University of Palangkaraya professor was diagnosed with cancer “It feels like losing a parent,” said Kitso Kunin field coordinator of the the Center for International Management of Tropical Peatlands He died “because of the smoke,” added Kunin a former student of Limin’s who later became his colleague Half a million Indonesians suffered from respiratory ailments during the 2015 crisis which said last October that 19 people had died from the haze The long-term health effects of exposure to the toxic fumes remain poorly understood, but scientists in Palangkaraya measured “extremely hazardous” levels of ozone ammonia and formaldehyde in the city where the haze turned the air a noxious orange color in Central Kalimantan’s Pulang Pisau district He graduated from Lambung Mangkurat University in 1982 and went on to attend the the Bogor Agricultural Institute and the University of Hokkaido where he earned a doctorate in peatland management in 2007 Limin has been active in fighting the fires since 1997 He was a fierce advocate of protecting peatlands co-director of the Borneo Nature Foundation which worked with Limin for more than a decade “We are very said because he was very important in the study and conservation of peatlands in Kalimantan,” Capilla said Limin was seen by many as a father figure at the University of Palangkaraya where he undertook frequent collaborations with students He helped secure protected status for the northern section of Sebangau Forest as the Natural Laboratory for the Study of Peat Forest a photographer who has lived in Kalimantan for seven years worked with Limin during the 2015 disaster “I am moved by Suwido’s commitment as he and many others fought an impossible battle against the fires,” Vaughn said “He had the biggest understanding of peat fires and how to prevent them Limin also chaired a team to draft a regulation on indigenous rights in Central Kalimantan, an important part of the follow up to the landmark 2013 Constitutional Court ruling that gave indigenous peoples control over their customary territory “It wasn’t infrequent that he’d stay in his office until night,” said Simpun Sampurna director of the Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago’s branch in the province The regulation has yet to be approved by the Central Kalimantan government He added that he would remember Limin for his perseverance and energy The “fortress conservation” model is under pressure in East Africa as protected areas become battlegrounds over history and global efforts to halt biodiversity loss Mongabay’s Special Issue goes beyond the region’s world-renowned safaris to examine how rural communities and governments are reckoning with conservation’s colonial origins and trying to forge a path forward […] 2015 -- When my boss asked me if I wanted to go cover Southeast Asia’s worst smog disaster in years from ground zero I regularly complain about the quality of air in Jakarta Why go to a place where air pollution levels were soaring to up to ten times hazardous levels The smog that settled over Indonesia and neighbouring countries in September was the worst the region had seen in nearly 20 years leaving more than half a million people sick and nearly two million hectares of forest destroyed which break out to varying degrees each year during the dry season as vast Indonesian plantation lands are illegally cleared by burning The fires were made worse this season by the El Nino effect and my bureau had been writing for weeks about the haze with Indonesian islands of Kalimantan and Sumatra seemingly the worse affected a city of 240,000 where the haze hit the hardest It was after seeing a picture from the city that I finally made up my mind to go The photo showed an old woman selling pineapples on the side of a street I wondered what forced the woman to stay outside when it was obviously dangerous and scary Who would care about pineapples when you could not even breathe I knew then that I should go as there would be many stories to tell from the stricken city The smog had closed the Palangkaraya airport a photographer and a video journalist -- had instead flown into Banjarmasin a city in the South Kalimantan province some 200 kilometres away As soon as the pilot announced that we would be landing in Banjarmasin I looked outside the window and saw a thick layer of white fog floating in the air The hot breeze of the equator and the smell of burning trees welcomed us as we stepped off the plane It took us five hours of driving along the potholed-covered road to get to Palangkaraya we made a quick stop to visit some evacuees who were forced to leave their homes because they could no longer endure the torment of not being able to breathe why is breathing so difficult," a young woman named Kartika Sari told me from a shelter in Banjarmasin where she shared a two-bedroom house with nine other evacuees Kartika fled after her toddler daughter started coughing ferociously She worried if there would be a job to return to but she could no longer tolerate the severe headaches nausea and trouble with breathing that she felt every time she stepped outside her house Click here to watch on mobile device We continued the trip but made a few other stops when we saw some desperate locals trying to fight the peatland fire that was getting clos to their home Smoke rose from the scorched earth as policemen firefighters and volunteers tried to stop the blaze using any meagre tools at hand Nobody was wearing proper equipment to protect themselves About an hour before we arrived in Palangkaraya the longest bridge in Indonesia that stretches for 10.3 kilometres All along the sides of the bridge were hectares and hectares of burning peat lands and charred tree stumps with a dirty yellow thick fog covering everything andthe air stale The visibility was probably no more than 50 metres and all cars had turned on their headlights even though it was still midday The photographer and videographer immediately set up their equipment to capture the devastating view Our team had taken protective goggles and masks for the trip but I wanted to feel what it would be like to breathe without them I stepped out of the car and tried to breathe as little as possible Soon my eyes were burning and I started to gasp for air and to panic turned on the air conditioning and checked my phone to see the air pollution index almost five times higher than the hazardous level limit the pollution level soared to nearly 3,000 your mental state will affect your breathing," our videographer Gianrigo Marletta told me How could anyone live like this for months Imagine if you are inside a room with a chimney billowing smoke and you start to cough Your first instinct would be to get out of the room and gasp to try to suck in as much fresh air as possible there is no escape for hundreds and hundreds of kilometres The rest of the trip to the city was almost as bad with the entire town blanketed by bleak yellow haze The driver told us the air quality would get even worse in the evening The pollution level may have been five times higher than the hazardous level limit that day it was one of the lowest in the past few months Some decided to enjoy the "clear" day by leaving their houses to sit by the Kahayan riverbank I watched them with a mixture of curiosity and disbelief After talking to them I realized that it wasn’t that easy The smoke made you suffer every day with a headache but not enough to make those people pack up and leave their livelihood and homes It’s sad to think that when it was not polluted by haze Palangkaraya was known for its clear blue sky dense tropical forests and several endangered animals including orangutans and gibbons Before wrapping up our interviews for the day we made a last stop to the Doris Sylvanus general hospital The management had turned its auditorium into a makeshift ward where the locals who had trouble breathing could use 10 oxygen tanks for free But the smoke still found its way into this oasis At least 200 people queued every day for hours to use the oxygen tanks; some driving from neighbouring towns but since the haze hit the price soared from four dollars to 10 dollars where the smoke managed to seep inside despite the air conditioning our team headed to an orangutan rehabilitation centre just outside the city where activists were conducting several operations to rescue the distressed endangered species The orangutans at the centre were restless and stressed while the adults were depressed and terrified after losing their natural habitat and food source The orangutans feel them too but they can't escape they can't wear a mask,” an activist at the centre told me The spirit of the activists who bravely put their lives in danger to save the orangutans was inspiring Click here to watch on a mobile device As were efforts by the many local residents who tired of waiting for the government to act decided to fight the peat fires themselves tried to prevent the fires from getting closer to their homes dousing them with anything they could think of -- a basin of water We decided to follow volunteer firefighters to see them in action on the ground Their budget – mainly donations – was so small that many times they had to chip in and use their own money to buy gas and supplies Extinguishing a fire burning on peatland is tricky business smolder and spread beneath the ground and can surface anywhere the fire fighters had to stomp on the ground to ensure it was solid enough – one misstep and they could bury their foot under the burning soil Even with the industrial mask and a pair of protective goggles my throat and eyes were burning badly you could only breathe a very short breath which exhausts you and makes you light-headed the firefighters were joined by another team of volunteers -- college students who weren’t able to attend class and tired of waiting and criticising the government on their social media accounts What I had seen in Palangkaraya was frustrating The earth was being destroyed and people were hurting They were tired of the fires and tired of the blame They didn’t know whether the disaster was the fault of the giant palm oil companies or the government’s slow response to prevent the annual occurrence They were exhausted and they just wanted it to be over I thought to myself about how I used to complain about the capital’s heavily-polluted air about the fumes from the old buses and the factories That night I did something I thought I would never do Dessy Sagita is an AFP correspondent based in Jakarta. 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Agence France-Presse (AFP) is a leading global news agency providing fast comprehensive and verified coverage of the events shaping our world and of the issues affecting our daily lives Drawing from an unparalleled news gathering network across 151 countries AFP is also a world leader in digital verification With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities with a unique quality of multimedia storytelling spanning video Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Jakarta: Few people outside of Indonesia would have heard of Palangkaraya​ The city on the island of Borneo is a flyspeck by Indonesian standards - in 2014 it had a population of just 250,000 Palangkaraya is home to only 250,000 people comapred with Greater Jakarta's 30 million.Credit: Yohanes Kurnia Irawan Most of its land area is still covered by jungle and TripAdvisor recommendations include boat tours prayer hills and opportunities to see orangutans But Palangkaraya holds a special place in the psyche of Indonesians - in 1957 President Sukarno first floated the idea of moving the capital here It is believed Sukarno's motive was at least in part symbolic had been the capital chosen by the Dutch and Sukarno was keen to sever ties with the country's colonial past Palangkaraya in Borneo has often been proposed as an alternative capital city to Jakarta.Credit: Yohanes Kurnia Irawan But now the reason for moving capital cities is more pragmatic Every few years or so Palangkaraya is mooted as a replacement for the flood-prone congested and dysfunctional capital that is Jakarta Now President Joko Widodo has asked the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) to carry out a feasibility study on relocating the capital city "It is not automatically Palangkaraya but we will look at several alternatives and also set some criteria," said Bappenas chief Bambang Brodjonegoro buses and motorcycles sit in congested traffic in the business district in Jakarta.Credit: Dimas Ardian It is not possible that the centre of government will be on Java island." has about 60 per cent of Indonesia's population of roughly 250 million while making up just seven per cent of its territory prayer hills and opportunities to see orangutans.Credit: Yohanes Kurnia Irawan The megalopolis is already 40 per cent below sea level and sinking at between three and 20 centimetres a year due to groundwater extraction Greater Jakarta has a population of 30 million Limited public transport and millions of commuters from satellite cities has led to teeth-grinding gridlock A mother orangutan and her little offspring in Borneo.Credit: Nikpal The concrete jungle and rubbish-clogged waterways mean Jakarta floods every time there is torrential rain displaced 500,000 and led to an outbreak of dengue fever It was also the instigator of Visi Indonesia 2033 a non-government organisation set up to formulate a vision for Indonesia in 2033 President Joko Widodo has asked for a feasibility study on relocating Indoensia's capital to Palangkaraya in Borneo.Credit: Yohanes Kurnia Irawan "We sat together and thought we should make a plan to avoid big floods happening again and to overcome various problems in Jakarta such as traffic congestion social issues," said Bandung Institute of Technology lecturer Jehansyah Siregar He said Visi 2033 identified Kalimantan as a suitable location because it was in the middle of Indonesia not affected by the earthquakes that rattle Java and safe from potential enemy attack Jakarta's Deputy Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat is sceptical about moving the capital to Palangkaraya In 2010 former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono commissioned his staff to assess moving the capital "But after the SBY Administration is over the idea is gone again," Mr Jehansyah said "However as activists we keep echoing the idea He welcomed the latest study but hoped it did not replicate previous analyses and went beyond listing other world capitals that had been successfully moved "Palangkaraya is one of the few cities in Indonesia established for a specific purpose, much in the same way that Canberra and Ottawa were chosen," Jakarta Globe columnist Johannes Nugroho wrote in 2015 Megawati Sukarnoputri - also a former president - spruiked the advantages of moving there how practical would it be to relocate the capital to Central Kalimantan "Most of our officials and public servants in Jakarta reside in Java Would they be expected to live permanently in Central Kalimantan?" Jakarta's Deputy Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat was also sceptical. "It's been [discussed] for a long time right, but it doesn't make sense does it?," he was quoted as saying in Tempo who are narrow favourites to be elected Jakarta's next governor and deputy governor on April 19 did not have a formal position on the relocation told Fairfax Media the team had discussed it informally and basically supported the idea given Jakarta was only designed for five to six million people He said development had been "too Java-centric" and relocating the capital to another island would stimulate new economic centres "However the government must do a very careful and comprehensive study about it," Mr Anggawirra said Presidential spokesman Johan Budi said the President had asked for a feasibility study "We need to talk about it with the Parliament and other parties as well However this topic has been discussed." Jakarta: Few people outside of Indonesia would have heard of Palangkaraya\\u200B It is believed Sukarno's motive was at least in part symbolic had been the capital chosen by the Dutch and Sukarno was keen to sever ties with the country's colonial past but we will look at several alternatives and also set some criteria,\\\" said Bappenas chief Bambang Brodjonegoro It is not possible that the centre of government will be on Java island.\\\" has about 60 per cent of Indonesia's population of roughly 250 million \\\"We sat together and thought we should make a plan to avoid big floods happening again and to overcome various problems in Jakarta such as traffic congestion social issues,\\\" said Bandung Institute of Technology lecturer Jehansyah Siregar \\\"But after the SBY Administration is over the idea is gone again,\\\" Mr Jehansyah said \\\"However as activists we keep echoing the idea \\\"Palangkaraya is one of the few cities in Indonesia established for a specific purpose much in the same way that Canberra and Ottawa were chosen,\\\" Jakarta Globe columnist \\\"Most of our officials and public servants in Jakarta reside in Java Would they be expected to live permanently in Central Kalimantan?\\\" Jakarta's Deputy Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat was also sceptical \\\"It's been [discussed] for a long time right but it doesn't make sense does it?,\\\" he was quoted as saying in who are narrow favourites to be elected Jakarta's next governor and deputy governor on April 19 He said development had been \\\"too Java-centric\\\" and relocating the capital to another island would stimulate new economic centres \\\"However the government must do a very careful and comprehensive study about it,\\\" Mr Anggawirra said \\\"We need to talk about it with the Parliament and other parties as well However this topic has been discussed.\\\" Up to 40% of East Asia and Pacific's wood-based exports may be illegal the World Customs Organization and CITES - is just one example of the coordinated responses we need to save our planet." In Kalimantan Fedotov commended the Indonesian Government's efforts in addressing environmental crimes and reiterated UNODC's readiness to support initiatives in the province - particularly by supporting the Governor's initiative in having the Central Kalimantan province selected as the pilot province for the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) initiative has become one of the world's leading countries in implementing REDD+ and the President has formally committed the country to reducing its carbon emissions by 26 per cent by the year 2020 it has received strong support from UNODC Indonesia and the Government of Norway UNODC Indonesia forest projects currently operate in Papua The mission to Kalimantan was the last leg of Mr The Indonesia leg covered three islands (Java This marks the conclusion of his five-country 12-day visit to Southeast Asia where he engaged both with government counterparts and ASEAN leadership in Thailand Fedotov discussed and engaged with stakeholders on a broad range of human security threats including illicit drugs environmental crimes including the illegal trade in timber and protected wildlife and human trafficking and migrant smuggling Background: The UNODC project "Countering Illegal Logging and the linkage between Forest Crime and Corruption in Indonesia"is financed by the Royal Norwegian Government The project seeks to enable local authorities and law enforcement to respond to both illegal logging and corruption Through collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry and the Corruption Eradication Commission the role of corruption in forest crimes must be eradicated in order to preserve the forests of Indonesia for future generations Most people who come to Rungan Sari are there for orangutans. They typically visit Nyaru Menteng, an area of protected forest that includes a rehabilitation center run by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. (It is extremely difficult to find forest to release orangutans due to proliferating oil palm plantations and mining concessions Rehabilitated orangutans also can’t be released into areas where there is an existing orangutan population.) Kalimantan Tour Destinations also arranges trips to Camp Leaky the famous field site for orangutan conservationist Birute Galdikas In a departure from many operators in Indonesian Borneo Kalimantan Tour Destinations offers high-end tours that cater to mostly Western tourists I can see how these would be attractive to visitors unaccustomed to travel in forest areas — the boat offers comfort I’d expect it to be cooler (without AC) with fewer insects than staying in a typical forest lodge and exploration of backwater areas are done via a small boat While my visit to the Rahai’i Pangun was limited to lunch and a short afternoon jaunt the boat seems like a comfortable way to experience the wonders of Indonesian Borneo Palangkaraya is accessible via a daily flight from Jakarta Garuda Indonesia is the most reliable airline in terms of sticking to a schedule but there are also budget carriers that fly to Palangkaraya Nyaru Menteng and the Rungan Sari complex are less than an hour from the airport More photos a group of volunteers gathers every day on Indonesia's portion of Borneo island to throw themselves into the desperate fight against the worst forest fires in years But the firefighters in the once verdant district of Pulang Pisau often have only makeshift equipment with little more than face masks to protect against choking smoke from the blazes "We can't afford to provide fireproof suits for the volunteers but the important thing is to ensure their safety," said Mulyadi line up in military fashion alongside others from the army the disaster mitigation agency and non-government bodies The fires have sent a choking smog across Borneo and Indonesia's island of Sumatra as well as the neighbouring nations of Malaysia and Singapore This year's hot spots are the most numerous since devastating blazes in 2015 as an El Nino weather pattern exacerbates the annual dry spell Indonesia has sent more than 29,000 military said he had spent about two months as a volunteer popularly referred to by the abbreviation "satgas" and received a stipend of 100,000 rupiah ($7) a day said the hardest part of the job was trying to tackle stubborn fires on peatland which is especially flammable and can repeatedly reignite "There is more sorrow than happiness (in this work)," he said describing long days in the field that often force the volunteers to skip Muslim Friday prayers The fear is there but we’re concerned because of our families." The role of volunteers includes educating residents on ways to avoid slash-and-burn clearance of new land for plantations The district in Indonesia's province of Central Kalimantan on Borneo is home to 126,000 people and about a fifth of its 95 villages are vulnerable to forest fires in the dry season.    It is often a struggle to find water to pour on the flames as more than half the area's 9,000 wells were dry Some residents use buckets of water to douse flames threatening their homes often marooned in scorched areas of gnarled and charred tree trunks or fall back on just the torch on their handphones to illuminate their path the air pollution index has hovered above 500 for days a level that environment officials classify as dangerous "The air quality is similar to inhaling 50 cigarettes at the same time," said Sumarni Laman a volunteer at the city's Ranu Welum Foundation who works to preserve the culture of the region's Dayak people and protect forests.  Shopkeeper Risa Astrinova said she worried about the healthof her six-year-old he has just been discharged from the hospital last year," added Astrinova who was forced to close her small shop for a week because of the smoke Photo editing Gabrielle Fonseca Johnson; Writing Edward Davies; Editing Clarence Fernandez An MI-8MTV-1 helicopter from Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) carries water to dump on burning peatland An MI-8MTV-1 helicopter from Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) carries water to dump on burning peatland forest Smoke covers trees during a forest fire next to a palm plantation Forest which has been burned in fires is seen from above A crew member on a helicopter looks through the window as water is dumped on a burning peatland forest A volunteer firefighter uses a tree branch to extinguish fires A damaged wooden house is pictured after it was burnt who is a volunteer at Greenpeace's Forest Fire Prevention holds a hose as he prepares to extinguish forest fires A firefighter tries to extinguish fires on land near Trans Kalimantan road Volunteer firefighters try to extinguish fires on peatland forest Volunteer firefighters line up as they attend a morning briefing collects the ashes from peatland and trees burned next to his farmland for fertiliser An orangutan sits as smoke covers Salat Island which is used by Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) as a pre-release island for orangutan Orangutan gather as smoke covers Salat Island A student distributes free masks to motorists to cope with smoke caused by forest fires Students shout slogans as they protest about haze and forest fires outside the office of Central Kalimantan Governor Children wear masks walk as they attend mass prayers for rain A man tries to extinguish a fire on peatland Children stand as they watch a police water-canon extinguishing fires at a peatland forest A firefighter tries to extinguish forest fires at Sebangau National Park area A firefighter stands with a torch as he tries to extinguish forest fires at Sebangau National Park area Wapres Megawati Soekarnoputri berencana akan mengunjungi daerah tersebut listening to the motorbikes rev and the horns honk only to realise that you are no closer to your destination than when you set off Meetings are routinely missed; businessfolk often call in from the back seat of a stationary vehicle Some policemen have started a sideline selling motorcade escorts Fumes from the sea of cars add to the smog Public transport offers little respite: a new underground service This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “An extraordinary move” Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents Ahead of the vote on May 3rd, politics has flipped The country is making it first big bet on semiconductors This one could be riskier than their last major crisis in 2019 After the Kashmir attack, military action is possible but comes with huge risks JAKARTA — The haze from Indonesian forest fires intensified this afternoon (Sept 22) driving the pollution gauge in parts of the country to hazardous levels and blanketing downtown Singapore with a layer of smog The pollution index at Palangkaraya in Central Kalimantan province reached 1,990.4 more than five times the “hazardous” air quality base level of 351 Indonesia’s enforcement of its laws against plantation owners is key to resolving the haze that covered parts of Southeast Asia in the past few weeks Singapore’s Environment Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Friday The smog led the city-state to cancel outdoor events and flights were diverted across the region Seven flights at the Kuching International Airport in the east Malaysian state of Sarawak were also affected due to low visibility because of the haze Indonesia last week set a 14-day deadline starting to extinguish fires in Riau and a 30-day target for South Sumatra and Jambi The government has detained suspects in companies in various parts of the country Indonesia will take firm action on concession holders and blacklist directors commissioners and owners involved in forest fires adding he was betting his reputation on the matter The haze led organisers of the Formula One race in Singapore over the weekend to add contingency plans such as selling N95 masks at cost and having medical personnel on standby for haze-related conditions Todayonline.com and Today Online domains and apps are now part of 'Channelnewsasia.com' domain We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with TODAY to be fast Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us Indonesia said yesterday it would send extra troops into Borneo where it fears the spread of brutal ethnic violence Chief security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Jakarta would support a state of civil emergency in the bloodied central Kalimantan province if local officials deem it necessary "The central government has asked the local government to assess the situation over the next three days certainly the central government would back it up," Yudhoyono told a news conference late yesterday It is some of the most savage bloodshed to hit Indonesia a giant archipelago straddling the equator which has been racked by violence over the past three years of political upheaval and economic collapse including influential parliament speaker Akbar Tandjung have urged the government to declare a civil emergency in the province "If the situation in the region has turned into chaos it is necessary for the government to consider imposing a state of civil emergency," the official Antara news agency quoted Tandjung as saying Civil emergency is a step down from martial law and the measure allows security forces to search houses One report said that notorious special forces could be sent in to help end the killings which erupted over a week ago when indigenous Dayaks began attacking immigrants from the island of Madura whom security forces have done little to stop have forced some 30,000 mainly Madurese to flee Sampit town in central Kalimantan bringing a few belongings and grim stories have fled south by ship to the city of Surabaya in Java and just across from their homeland They dragged out one passenger and cut off his head Then they cut off three more heads," said Tarmi We thought we were next but they left us alone We know how Madurese smell," she said in Surabaya By yesterday evening an estimated 10,000 Madurese remained in Sampit Officials were planning to evacuate them this week PALANGKARAYA (Indonesia) — A rare albino orangutan has been rescued on the Indonesian part of Borneo island where villagers were keeping the white-haired a protection group said on Tuesday (May 2) A rare albino orangutan that was saved from villagers in Kapuas Hulu on the Indonesian side of Borneo island on April 30 Photo: Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation via AFP in a remote village in Kapuas Hulu district The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) which is caring for the critically endangered ape — believed to be albino — said the organisation had never before in its 25-year history taken in such an orangutan Normal Bornean orangutans have reddish-brown hair Villagers said they captured the ape — who has not yet been named — on Thursday Authorities rescued the ape two days later and an albino orangutan is even rarer,” Mr Nico Hermanu we had never before taken in an albino orangutan at our rehabilitation centre.” Pictures showed dried blood around the creature’s nose with the foundation saying the injury could have been sustained when the ape was fighting the villagers’ attempts to capture it The orangutan has been taken to BOSF’s rehabilitation centre for further assessment Almost 500 orangutans are kept at the centre which along with the Sumatran orangutan are Asia’s only great apes is classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as “critically endangered” — just one step away from extinction Around 100,000 are estimated to live on Borneo down from 288,500 in 1973 and with their numbers expected to shrink to 47,000 by 2025 The creatures have seen their habitat shrink dramatically as the island’s rainforests are increasingly turned into oil palm and are sometimes targeted by villagers who view them as pests Coconuts a 37-year-old woman from the Central Kalimantan capital of Palangkaraya is making headlines around the country after she made a plea to the government for help dealing with her morbid obesity She currently weighs 350 kg and says she has so much difficulty moving around that she is only capable of lying down on her stomach because she can’t sit “Whenever I try to get up, I feel cramp-like pain in my legs, then I feel the pain all over my body,” Titi Wati said Monday, as quoted by Detik Titi said she tried to lose weight by consuming slimming herbal drink which resulted in some weight loss initially but wasn’t able to continually afford the drink and reverted back to her usual eating habits “After I stopped buying the slimming herbal drink, my eating and drinking habits went out of control. My weight was 167 kg at the time, but now I weigh more than 350 kg,” Titi said, as quoted by Detik Because of her family’s financial limitations Titi made an appeal to the government in the hopes authorities could help her shed the kilos and live a healthy life the Palangkaraya city administration heard her plea for help and says they will come to her aid “The regional police chief and Social Affairs Agency have visited Titi Wati as needed,” Palangkaraya Social Agency’s Rehabilitation and Social Protection Department Head Subarnadi said in the Tribun video above hospitals in Central Kalimantan are limited in their ability to help Titi Titi needs to be examined and diagnosed by nutrition experts endocrinologists and obesity surgeons — none of which are available in the province “Besides the lack of experts, no hospitals in the province has adequate facilities for [obesity] treatment,” Dr Suyuti said today, as quoted by Detik Dr Suyuti will see that Titi gets to a hospital soon Based on a meeting with the province’s Health and Social agencies, Dr Suyuti said there’s a possibility that a forklift truck could be used to transport her from her home to the hospital We hope Titi gets the help she needs as soon as possible Get the best of Coconuts delivered to your inbox Copyright © 2025 Coconuts Media Limited Terms Of Service Privacy Policy