The Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM) held an alumni gathering in Palembang The FEB UGM Sharing Session and Alumni Gathering event took place at the Aryaduta Hotel Ballroom particularly alumni and prospective students stated that the alumni gathering was a way to share the latest developments at FEB UGM He expressed hope that alumni could contribute to these developments “FEB UGM offers 14 study programs across undergraduate and doctoral levels and is organized into three departments: Accounting Among our graduate programs are the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Science and Doctoral programs,” he explained Head of the Master of Business Administration Program at the Jakarta Campus added that the program is open to all Universitas Gadjah Mada alumni we also have the Gadjah Mada Alumni Family (Kagama) We refer to alumni as ‘family’ rather than just a ‘network’ because family feels closer than a mere affiliation,” he added Head of the Master of Business Administration Program at the Yogyakarta Campus noted that UGM students come from various regions across Indonesia He hoped that more young people from South Sumatra would choose to study at UGM “We hope future generations from all educational backgrounds will contribute to Indonesia’s development we maintain a structured educational process to produce competent graduates and uphold strong integrity,” he said Reporters: FEB UGM/Shofi Hawa Anjani & Kurnia Ekaptiningrum Please contact us for any problem with SIMASTER (Direktorat Teknologi Informasi Directorate of Information Technology ) dan Lingkungan Office of Workplace and Environmental Security and Safety and Emergencies) E: info@ugm.ac.id | P: +62(274)588688 | F: +62(274)565223 | WA: +628112869988 Yuni Rohmawati TEMPO.CO, Palembang - Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport or SMB II in Palembang, South Sumatra The airport status was downgraded from international to domestic on April 2 conveyed the news during a working visit to Palembang to attend an evaluation meeting for the Christmas and New Year 2024/2025 traffic as well as to coordinate and anticipate strategic transportation issues in South Sumatra Province "God willing, these (international) flights will resume after the Christmas and New Year period. All that remains is to wait for changes in regulations," Suntana said at the command center room of the Alang-alang Lebar Type A Terminal in Palembang City on Thursday Suntana said the infrastructure of SMB II Airport was also ready to be upgraded to an international airport SMB II Airport was an international airport before its status was downgraded along with 16 other airports in Indonesia we will adjust the regulations so that these international flights can be realized," he said He considered that international flights at the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang were critical and should be revived immediately to meet people's needs and increase economic growth in the tourism sector This was also previously suggested by the acting governor of South Sumatra the routes that were active before the COVID-19 pandemic are in great demand by the people of South Sumatra especially for purposes such as medical treatment He also viewed the return of the international airport status as in line with President Prabowo Subianto's directive to activate and restore the status of airports that previously served international flights also expressed its support for the steps taken by the South Sumatra provincial government and the Palembang city government to reactivate the international route the government will support all necessary efforts to improve the investment climate and economic growth especially in South Sumatra," Suntana remarked Editor's Choice: 5 Smallest Airports in the World, One Operating with Only a 1300-Foot Airstrip Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News 6 Birth Control Methods Covered by BPJS Health: Injections, Vasectomy, IUDs, and More Jennie, Lisa, and Rose BLACKPINK Gather at the Met Gala 2025 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 What Are the Cheapest Businesses to Start from Home? 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 Konten viral rendang 200 kg hilang yang dibuat Willie Salim berbuntut panjang Mahmud Badaruddin IV Raden Muhammad Fauwaz Diradja mengambil sikap tegas dan mengharamkan Willie Salim menginjakkan kaki di Palembang Video yang menampilkan rendang 200 kilogram dimasak di pelataran Benteng Kuto Besak (BKB) dan kemudian disebut "hilang" karena diambil warga dianggap mencoreng citra masyarakat Palembang Dalam pernyataannya di Istana Adat Kesultanan Palembang Darussalam Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin IV menegaskan bahwa video tersebut melukai budaya lokal telah dinodai oleh narasi yang disebarkan dalam video tersebut klaim bahwa rendang 200 kg hilang dan diambil warga tanpa sisa menimbulkan persepsi buruk terhadap masyarakat Palembang tata krama dalam makan sangat dijunjung tinggi Sultan meminta Willie Salim untuk meminta maaf secara terbuka di hadapan Majelis Adat Kesultanan Palembang Darussalam ia juga diwajibkan mengikuti ritual tepung tawar sebagai simbol penebusan kesalahan Sultan juga mendukung langkah hukum yang sedang ditempuh terhadap kasus ini maka ia akan dikutuk dan diharamkan menginjakkan kaki di wilayah kami seumur hidupnya," tegasnya Kasus rendang 200 kg hilang bukan sekadar persoalan konten viral tetapi telah menyentuh harga diri masyarakat Palembang Sultan menegaskan bahwa apa yang terjadi di BKB tidak mencerminkan budaya asli Palembang yang menjunjung tinggi kehormatan dan keramahan Simak berita dan artikel lainnya di Google News Ikuti yang terbaru di WhatsApp Channel Beritasatu Kecelakaan Bus Miliknya Bikin Tewas 12 Orang Mi Instan hingga Kecimpring Jadi Bekal Jemaah Haji Asal Banten 30.000 Sarjana SPPI Siap Kawal Program Makan Bergizi Gratis Magis Tari Kecak Bali Kini Bisa Dinikmati di TMII Jakarta Lonjakan Harga Dorong Tren Investasi Emas Melalui Aplikasi Serangan Tarif Trump dan Erosi Tata Kelola Perdagangan Global Tarif Trump Seret Ekonomi AS ke Jurang Stagflasi Perdagangan delapan cula badak senilai Rp245 miliar diungkap di Palembang Kasus ini menjadi yang terbesar di Indonesia dalam 10 tahun terakhir “Perburuan badak masih menjadi ancaman, kami terus mengidentifikasi jaringannya di Pulau Jawa dan Sumatera,” terang Rasio Ridho Sani, Dirjen Penegakan Hukum [Gakkum] KLHK, dalam keterangan tertulis Gakkum KLHK bersama Kepolisian Daerah Sumatera Selatan menangkap tersangka berinisial ZA [60] saat bertransaksi di Jalan Rama VII RT.03 RW.01 Alang-alang lebar Kasus ini diduga melibatkan jaringan internasional dikarenakan empat cula badak berasal dari luar negeri petugas mengamankan lima pipa gading gajah dan tiga pipa dugong Kami terus memperkuat kerja sama dengan lembaga penegakan hukum internasional seperti Interpol dan UNODC.” Penangkapan ZA merupakan hasil Cyber Patrol-Center Intelligence terhadap perdagangan online satwa dilindungi dan pengembangan kasus perburuan badak sebelumnya Akhir 2023 dan pertengahan 2024, Gakkum bersama Polda Banten membongkar sindikat perburuan cula badak jawa di Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon [TNUK]. 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Pakar perdagangan satwa liar ilegal, Dwi Nugroho Adhiasto sebelumnya kepada Mongabay menjelaskan bahwa pola komunikasi jaringan perburuan memakai kode tertentu Kulit harimau menggunakan kata ganti jaket dan gading gajah diganti singkong “Harus ada pengetahuan khusus dalam memecahkan kasus perdagangan satwa liar ilegal,” terangnya Dwi memaparkan, perdagangan cula badak berbeda dengan satwa liar dilindungi lain “Jaringan mereka kecil dan tertutup,” paparnya Dalam buku yang diterbitkan Auriga Nusantara [2023] dijelaskan bahwa dua dari lima spesies badak hidup di Indonesia yaitu badak jawa [Rhinoceros sondaicus] dan badak sumatera [Dicerorhinus sumatrensis] Badak sumatera di Kalimantan hanya tersisa dua individu yaitu Pari yang hidup di alam liar dan Pahu yang kini berada di Borneo Rhino Sanctuary populasi spesies ini diperkirakan tidak lebih dari 60 individu “Dengan jumlah populasi yang kecil namun tersebar dan perburuan satwa yang tinggi di habitatnya menjadikan badak sumatera sebagai salah satu satwa paling terancam punah di muka bumi,” tulis laporan tersebut Senasib meski kelahiran badak jawa hampir setiap tahun namun estimasi populasi di habitat tersisa mereka di TNUK “Indikasi berkurangnya populasi badak jawa di TNUK juga terlihat dari grafis kepadatan pada rentang 2013-2021 Badak jawa di kantong habitat bagian selatan cenderung menghilang,” tulis laporan tersebut Baca: Jalan Panjang Konservasi Badak Jawa di Ujung Kulon Publikasi yang sama juga mengajukan sejumlah rekomendasi perbaikan secara menyeluruh proteksi badak jawa dan TNUK Balai Taman Nasional dan/atau Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan menghitung populasi badak jawa sesuai standar akademik melaksanakan secara sungguh-sungguh program penambahan habitat [second population atau second habitat] badak jawa mendorong dan membuka ruang terhadap riset-riset badak jawa termasuk penelitian potensi penyakit dan investigasi forensik terhadap setiap kematian tak wajar Badak Jawa di Ujung Tanduk: Langkah Mundur Konservasi di Ujung Kulon Jalan Panjang Konservasi Badak Jawa di Ujung Kulon   Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   RSS / XML the capital city of South Sumatra Province needs to transform into a green city to anticipate the impact of the ongoing climate crisis With a growing population and rapid urbanization the environmental challenges in Palembang are increasingly complex One step in encouraging green cities in Indonesia is utilizing renewable energy based on data from the Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Office of the South Sumatra Provincial Government fossil energy still dominated the regional energy mix renewable energy reached 23.85 per cent of the total energy mix Chairman of Commission IV of the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) explained that South Sumatra has promising renewable energy potential especially biomass energy because most of its territory is plantation South Sumatra also has geothermal hotspots that can be utilized as a source of electrical energy The Program Manager of Sustainable Energy Access at the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) explained that the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing in collaboration with district/city governments is currently developing a green city development program (P2KH) The program states that the concept of a green city is not just about the amount of green open space But also the massive availability of public transportation “City design is not just about buildings or infrastructure using renewable energy is one of the indicators that can be encouraged South Sumatra has several renewable energy potentials mainly dominated by biomass due to the large number of agriculture and plantations in this area,” Marlistya added Marlistya said the challenge to realizing the green city concept in a big city like Palembang is the availability of land the solution is to maximize the use of rooftop solar power plants they are utilizing the rooftops of government buildings to be fitted with PLTS Improving city planning is also crucial to achieving a green city Marlistya also gave an example of a 15-minute city regulation implemented by one of the cities in Switzerland to realize the concept of a green city “The 15-minute city regulation means that each trip to school and other places must be reached within 15 minutes This regulation will certainly cut the duration of trips and the production of vehicle emissions considering Palembang is still a developing city and people from around Palembang must pay attention to the travel model If the travel model is like Jabodetabek’s this needs to be adjusted again,” said Marlistya Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Encouraging the acceleration of Indonesia’s energy transition towards a just Jl. Tebet Timur Raya No. 48B Jakarta Selatan 12820 Indonesia  iesr@iesr.or.id Press Release Contact Us Careers Request for Proposal Internal Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue TEMPO.CO, Palembang - The Palembang Police have deployed 542 officers to maintain security during the 2025 Chinese New Year celebrations This was announced by Palembang Police Chief Senior Commissioner Harryo Sugihhartono during a roll call held at the Palembang Police Headquarters “A total of 522 Palembang Police officers and 20 personnel from the Ditsamapta Polda Sumsel will be on duty,” he stated in a press release received by Tempo on Tuesday Harryo explained that 73 locations across Palembang will be under heightened security during the Chinese New Year celebrations and two hotels that will host celebratory events “We will prioritize security at these key locations,” he emphasized To ensure a peaceful and secure celebration Harryo urged the public to refrain from any activities that could disrupt the festivities “Please avoid any unwanted incidents including excessive celebrations that may lead to illegal racing or brawls,” the Palembang Police Chief advised he encouraged all residents of Palembang to embrace the city's diverse cultural tapestry as Palembang is home to a rich blend of cultures “We urge all religious communities to respect one another so this celebration will take place solemnly,” he concluded Editor's Choice: Chinese New Year, Religious Affairs Minister Calls for Self-Reflection and Unity Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Vasectomy for Social Assistance? 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Don't just sit around at the office, make sure to inspect all schools in Palembang," said Ratu Dewa Editor’s Choice: Sri Mulyani Says Capital Market Education Should Start at Elementary School These Countries Ban Cell Phones in Schools Indonesian Govt to Distribute 15,000 Smart Boards to Schools Nationwide Prabowo Urges Indonesian Local Authorities to Improve School Infrastructure Indonesian Education Day: Prabowo Vows to Equip All Schools with Smart TVs KPK Finds 22% of Indonesian Schools Involved in Gratification to Influence Grades Indonesian Police Hunt for NGO Member Who Assaulted Two High School Security Guards in Tangerang Pramono Anung Vows to Restore Jakarta's Declining Global City Index Jakarta to Pilot 40 Free Private Schools This Year Bengkulu Governor Bans Study Tours and School Graduations TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Chief of the Palembang Metropolitan Police, Grand Commissioner Harryo Sugiharrtono, said 2 groups of protesters would carry out the Indonesia Gelap (Dark Indonesia) rally centered in front of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) Office of South Sumatra on Thursday around 500 students from the Raden Fatah National Islamic University of Palembang participated in the protest Harryo mentioned that there would be more participants in the second group from other campuses such as Sriwijaya University the total number of participants recorded will be 1,300 with some joining later at 2 p.m.," Harryo told Tempo at the rally location the demonstrators continued to arrive from the same alma mater and began to enter the South Sumatra DPRD Office at 11:50 a.m Some brought banners with demands regarding free nutritious meals (MBG) Harryo said the protest will not run until the evening considering the demands will be conveyed to the House of Representatives "Protesting until night would be pointless since the demands will be conveyed to the central government. However, we still appreciate the students for expressing their aspirations in the Indonesia Gelap rally," he said he said that the police had deployed 541 personnel to guard the rally and they would be followed by a reserve force from the Mobile Brigade (Brimob) Editor's Choice: Luhut Denies 'Indonesia Gelap' Condition, What Is the Actual Situation? 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comfort the Free Nutritious Meals program will be temporarily halted and will resume after Ramadan," said Adrianus Amri when met after a meeting on Thursday the student's activities during Ramadan feature religious programs such as short-term religious schools (pesantren kilat) and other activities based on religious values "This activity is designed to help students understand religious values more deeply while also fostering the spirit of sharing through activities like charity," said Amri he said that non-Muslim students can do the activities according to their respective beliefs they can participate in activities according to their faith," said Amri elementary and junior high school students in Palembang will study at home," he said Classes will be shortened by 10 minutes for each subject to accommodate fasting students and teachers the lesson duration will be shortened," he explained Editor's Choice: Celios Highlights Risk of High Budget Leakage in Free Nutritious Meal Program Prabowo Alludes to Students Eating Without Spoons Prabowo: Bill Gates to Support Free Nutritious Meal Program in Indonesia Prabowo Claims 99.99% Success Rate for Free Nutritious Meal Program BGN Chief Aims for Zero Accidents in Free Nutritious Meal Program BPOM Urges Community Health Centers to Monitor Free Nutritious Meals Program KPAI Urges Daily Oversight of Free Nutritious Meals Program Amid Poisoning Cases PALEMBANG, SOUTH SUMATRA — LEKA Indonesia (PT Tissor Indonesia) together with Dompet Dhuafa distributed School Kit packages to students of State Elementary School 151 Palembang on Wednesday (11/9/2024) This distribution was carried out through the “One Transaction which is the result of setting aside profits from the sale of Popo Sprayer and Pipi Sprayer products during the period March 11 to May 31 This program is one of LEKA’s social initiatives aimed at supporting education in Indonesia For every purchase of Popo Sprayer and Cheek Sprayer products during this period containing school supplies such as stationery as well as food containers and drinking bottles were handed over to students at SD Negeri 151 Palembang Read also: School Kit and Al-Qur’an for 100 Beneficiaries from Tokopedia and Dompet Dhuafa LEKA is a business brand that sells health support equipment LEKA also collaborated with Dompet Dhuafa to distribute 100 food packages LEKA stated that this was the third time they collaborated with Dompet Dhuafa Then return to collaborate again in 2024 on the momentum of Ramadan “Seeing the smiles and enthusiasm of the children when they received their new school supplies was a moment of hope We believe that education is the key to the future we together with Dompet Dhuafa hope to accompany their steps in reaching their dreams,” said Dina Kusuma Wardani Marketing Partnership Officer of Dompet Dhuafa expressed her appreciation for LEKA’s trust in supporting social programs in supporting education in Indonesia “It is an honor to be entrusted again by LEKA to jointly run a campaign of kindness in the month of Ramadan this year thanks to the contributions from LEKA’s customers donations have been collected and distributed in the form of school kit packages for children at SD Negeri 151 Palembang This donation is certainly very beneficial for those who receive it May LEKA always be successful and we can continue to collaborate on other good programs,” said Diana Rahma Read also: Dompet Dhuafa and Giift.com Distribute Dozens of School Kits for Banten Orphans a student of SD Negeri 151 Palembang who received a School Kit from LEKA expressed his excitement when he received the kit so I’m excited to learn,” said Putra LEKA and Dompet Dhuafa hope to make a real contribution in improving children’s enthusiasm for learning and supporting the achievement of better education in the future “Thank you to Dompet Dhuafa South Sumatra who has worked hard in realizing this activity Hopefully this collaboration will continue and inspire more parties to get involved in kindness activities like this,” concluded Diana Dana yang didonasikan melalui Dompet Dhuafa bukan bersumber dan bertujuan untuk pencucian uang (money laundry) maupun tindak kejahatan lainnya yang tidak sesuai prinsip syariah dan regulasi Harap konfirmasi setiap transaksi donasi ke Customer Care Dompet Dhuafa Cari English When Palembang Leaves the Environmental Wisdom of Srivijaya Heritage TEKS › English›When Palembang Leaves the.. Iklan When Palembang Leaves the Environmental Wisdom of Srivijaya Heritage In fact the ancestors of the Palembang people taught them how to adapt to aquatic life Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original Please note that this article was automatically translated using Microsoft Azure AI, Open AI, and Google Translation AI. We cannot ensure that the entire content is translated accurately. If you spot any errors or inconsistencies, contact us at hotline@kompas.id and we'll make every effort to address them TEKS KOMPAS/ADRIAN FAJRIANSYAHThe Sriwijaya Kingdom Archaeological Park in Palembang is a concrete evidence of the concept of development that is friendly to nature with a high-tech hydraulic structure controlling floods during the rainy season and providing a water source during the dry season Sriwijaya rulers have understood the characteristics of Palembang which is surrounded by many rivers and swamps Adaptive development has been going on for centuries but is now slowly being forgotten The direction of Palembang's development has even changed drastically from a water city to a land city One of the adaptation patterns of the Sriwijaya rulers (VII-XI centuries) was to place temples and settlements in higher locations that were minimally affected by flooding or inundation they made water channels or canals to prevent flooding during the rainy season and drought during the dry season "The evidence of local wisdom can still be seen at the hydraulic site in the Karanganyar area of Palembang which is now a Kedatuan Sriwijaya tourist park," said Sondang M Siregar an archaeologist from the Center for Maritime Archaeology and Sustainable Cultural Research National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) during a Coordination Meeting for the Preparation of Maritime Archives Exploration and Rescue in Sriwijaya in Palembang on Wednesday (May 22 Replica of the Talang Tuo Inscription at the Sriwijaya Royal Archaeological Park Museum The legacy of environmental preservation from the rulers of Sriwijaya can also be seen in the Talang Tuo inscription The content of the inscription dated March 23 684 CE explains that the ruler of Sriwijaya which was planted with various plants that could be enjoyed by all creatures there were also several dams and ponds that served as a source of clean water for those creatures and all the charity that I give can be used for the good of all creatures those who can move places and those who cannot and for them it will be the best way to happiness "If they are hungry while resting or while traveling hopefully they will find food and drinking water," explained the fragment of the contents of the Talang Tuo Inscription quoted in the book Kedatuan Sriwijaya second edition 2014 Also read: The Heritage of Environmental Conservation from the King of Srivijaya The ability to adapt has enabled Sriwijaya to make Palembang a center for arrival (government) and settlement (community) Palembang was made a place that fulfilled the requirements as a city or capital of Sriwijaya," said Sondang The Musi River during the Dutch colonial era was presented in a discussion entitled "Sungai Tuo Kota Palembang: Pemetaan Data Sejarah 100 Tahun Kota Palembang" at the Public Works and Spatial Planning (PUPR) Office in Palembang on Thursday (8/2/2024) Until the era of the Palembang Darussalam Sultanate (XVII-XIX centuries), rivers and swamps in Palembang were still sustainable. At least, according to the Dutch East Indies Regulatory Commissioner in Palembang in 1821, JI Sevenhoven in his report which was recorded under the title, Paintings about Mother Palembang City which was published in 1971 people live and carry out activities on these rivers Many Europeans prefer to live on rafts rather than regular houses on the mainland sitting on the veranda of a European raft is very enjoyable because of the cool breeze blowing "The view from every corner of the river is very beautiful to enjoy providing an overview of the daily hustle and bustle on this beautiful and vast river," explained Sevenhoven about the Musi River at that time Understanding the Symbolic Production and Reproduction of the City of Palembang from Colonial to Postcolonial by Dedi Irwanto in 2011 because it has a strong symbolic content as a city of water Europeans call Palembang the "Venice of the East" Venice refers to the water city in southern Italy This nickname was given to it when trade relations were established between the Dutch trading company VOC and the Kingdom of Palembang in the 16th-17th centuries Also read: South Sumatra Traditional House, Fading Harmony (1) Palembang traditional houses and streams on the banks of the Musi River after being conquered by the Dutch Colonial Government in 1821 Palembang began to undergo a transformation from a river city to a land city The colonial government filled in the rivers and swamps to develop land space which is located around the Palembang Great Mosque was the first river to be filled in for the construction of a highway located on the northwest side of the Kuto Besak Fortress after the Special Plenary Session of the Palembang City Council commemoration the 1341st anniversary of Palembang said that adapting to life on water is the essence of living in Palembang This is because the majority of the natural landscape in Palembang is flooded or located below water level The Sekanak River which has been revitalized around Pasar 26 Ilir Cultural Image and History of Palembang in 1995 there was still 52.24 percent of flooded land in Palembang The details are 2.12 percent inundated the day after rain the ancestors of the Palembang people chose to adapt to nature," said Vebri They demonstrate this through various local wisdom in the form of house architecture clan names originating from river names or fish in the river to culinary that is very closely related to river and sea life Also read: Bukit Siguntang, Malay's Point of Miserable Beginnings the government in Palembang actually adopted a colonial pattern that shifted development from water-based to land-based the community lost its collective memory of life on water It is undeniable that houses that used to be in the form of rafts and stages have now turned into vulnerable terraced houses prone to flooding Moh Isa Street in the Ilir Timur II area of Palembang after heavy rain for more than an hour in the area on Sunday (4/7/2024) the ancestors of the Palembang people chose to adapt to nature Houses that used to have rivers as their front yards have now turned the rivers into their backyards Water transportation using boats has massively shifted to land vehicles all efforts made by the government tend to be theatrical and only serve as entertainment for the public especially with the weekly community cleanup of rivers These efforts have not touched the sense of concern of the community that directly interacts with the environment these programs have not been able to significantly minimize the risk of floods Due to the loss of several rivers that are its identity which has transformed into a landlocked city is actually more vulnerable to floods," said Vebri (The last of two continuous articles with the theme of Palembang City Anniversary) Pempek merupakan penganan yang banyak ditemukan di pasar bedug untuk berbuka puasa di Palembang, Sumatera Selatan, selama Ramadan pakai ikan gabus (Channa striata) dan lebih mahal,” kata Nining (37) Penganan lain berbahan ikan dan sagu (Metroxylon sagu) atau tepung tapioka (Manihot esculenta) yang dikonsumsi wong Palembang selama Ramadan adalah laksan Baca: Aren dan Sagu, Pohon yang Perlahan Menghilang di Sumatera Selatan Apakah di masa mendatang semua penganan tersebut tetap dikonsumsi masyarakat Palembang ada kemungkinan tidak lagi,” kata Ryllian Chandra akademisi dan peneliti kebijakan tata kelola air dari FISIP UIN Raden Fatah Palembang selama ratusan tahun menjadikan lahan basah sebagai sumber utama pangan tempat hidupnya beragam jenis ikan dan tanaman pangan seperti sagu Beragam jenis kuliner juga dilahirkan dari hasil alam tersebut sebagai bahan cuko (kuah) pempek dan santan kelapa untuk kuah laksan dan celimpungan “Lahan basah merupakan bagian penting yang melahirkan kebudayaan masyarakat Sumatera Selatan.” saat ini lahan basah Sungai Musi di Sumatera Selatan mulai mengalami kerusakan dan perubahan bentang alam Ini disebabkan adanya kegiatan perkebunan skala besar tanaman sagu sudah sulit didapatkan di Sumatera Selatan sehingga harga tepungnya di pasaran menjadi lebih mahal dibandingkan tapioka kebanyakan masyarakat dan pedagang menggunakan tapioka untuk membuat pempek sehingga kami menggunakan tapioka,” kata Muryati (81) Pempek yang menggunakan tepung sagu dan tepung tapioka memiliki citra rasa berbeda Baca: Apakah Pohon Sagu dan Aren Jenis yang Sama? Berdasarkan data Badan Pusat Statistik Sumatera Selatan tidak tercatat perkebunan sagu dan aren di Sumatera Selatan dua tanaman tersebut masuk kategori lainnya Lahan basah Sungai Musi luasnya sekitar tiga juta hektar Berdasarkan data Hutan Kita Institute [HaKI] sekitar 1.123.119 hektar lahan basah (rawa gambut dan mangrove) berubah fungsi menjadi konsesi perkebunan sawit dan hutan tanaman industri (HTI) Perubahan bentang alam ini bukan hanya terjadi di rawa gambut Baca juga: Jadi Bagian Budaya, Orang Papua Konsumsi Sagu Sejak 50 Ribu Tahun Lalu Gabus merupakan ikan yang hampir setiap hari dikonsumsi warga Palembang untuk dijadikan   pindang ikan, ikan asap, ikan asin, pempek, tekwan, dan kerupuk. Berdasarkan data Pemerintah Palembang tahun 2019 kebutuhan gabus sekitar dua ton per hari dan meningkat dua kali lipat pada Ramadan berasal dari Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) yang berdagang ikan di pasar kawasan Jakabaring gabus yang dijual Utami kisaran Rp30-35 ribu per kilogram “Saya membeli dari agen yang juga harganya naik.” Lima hari menjelang perayaan Idul Fitri atau lebaran harga gabus diperkirakan naik dua hingga tiga kali lipat “Perkiraan saya dapat mencapai seratus ribu Rupiah,” katanya Foto: Gabus, Ikan Favorit di Sungai Musi tampaknya tidak terfokus pada perbaikan kondisi lahan basah Pemerintah Sumatera Selatan lebih mendorong pengembangan budi daya ikan di wilayah yang sebelumnya sebagai sentra ikan air tawar Ikan yang dibudidaya pun umumnya ikan invasif  seperti nila (Oreochromis niloticus) dan lele dumbo (Clarias gariepinus) Sebagian warga juga melakukan budi daya atau pembesaran ikan gabus. 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You can also get a game voucher for Free Fire with special prices only at Dunia Games Top-up. Please login to write a document Cari English Palembang, Between Public Doubts and Archaeological Findings of the Sriwijaya Chiefdom TEKS › English›Palembang Between Public Doubts and Archaeological Findings of the Sriwijaya Chiefdom Based on existing evidence Palembang was once the capital of Srivijaya Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/ADRIAN FAJRIANSYAHA raft house from the Palembang and Iliran ethnic groups on the outskirts of the Musi River Traditional Palembang and Iliran houses are usually built on stilts and located on wet land or riverbanks but there are also raft-shaped houses floating on the river believed to have developed since the Sriwijaya Kingdom era around the 7th to 14th centuries AD and continue to exist until now many still doubt whether the Sriwijaya capital is truly located in Palembang a number of inscriptions and archaeological findings confirm its position The capital of Sriwijaya in Palembang is not just a figment of the imagination state that the capital city of this maritime-style chiefdom was indeed in Palembang This came to the fore at the Coordination Meeting for Preparation for Search and Salvage of Maritime Archives Sriwijaya in Palembang a questioner from the Archives and Library Service of Ogan Komering Ulu Regency (OKU) said that he was still confused about the exact location of Sriwijaya a royal center usually leaves traces in the form of a religious center Also read: Search for Sriwijaya Maritime Archives Begins Immediately to Strengthen the Nation's Collective Memory there are no religious centers in Palembang Gunawan concludes that Sriwijaya never had its center in Palembang We would actually be ashamed if a foreigner asked because our history is still full of mysteries," he said Gunawan's question received a firm response from an archaeologist from the Center for Maritime Environmental Archaeology Research and Sustainable Culture at the National Innovation Research Agency (BRIN) Sondang reminded that Sriwijaya is not fictional because it has data evidence as well as foreign records or literature that are clear and strong The explanation that presents evidence of Palembang as the capital of the Sriwijaya Kingdom was presented at the Coordination Meeting for the Preparation of Research and Rescue of Maritime History Archive of Sriwijaya in Palembang Regarding the question of where the capital of Sriwijaya is located and whether the capital is really in Palembang Sondang confirmed that it was a classic question that is repeatedly asked all available evidence shows strong indications that Palembang was once the center of the kingdom "If someone asks where the location of Sriwijaya is the most abundant archeological remains from the era of Sriwijaya are in Palembang," said Sondang Also read: Cheng Ho Mosque Palembang, Bridge of Diversity in "Earth Sriwijaya" Archaeologists have attempted to reconstruct the city of Sriwijaya An area is considered a city or the capital of Sriwijaya if it meets three elements The footprint of the Sriwijaya settlement center in Palembang stretches from the Karang Anyar area which is the location of the Sriwijaya hydraulic site which is the location of the discovery of the Telaga Batu Inscription The settlement is located on the banks of the Musi River archaeologists have found many wooden poles that are believed to be the foundations of houses and fragments of ceramics from around the 7th century or the early era of Sriwijaya The Purbakala Park of the Sriwijaya Kingdom in the Karang Anyar area of Palembang The park is tangible evidence of the footprint of the friendly development concept with nature initiated by the first king of Sriwijaya There are a number of high-tech hydraulic structures there that allow for flood control during rainy season and a source of water during the dry season The center of worship for Sriwijaya in Palembang can be traced to Bukit Siguntang The center of worship is located slightly to the north archaeologists have discovered inscriptions and ruins of temples or the remains of temple foundations The footprint of the Sriwijaya recreational center in Palembang is located in Taman Sriksetra which is north of the residential and religious center The existence of the park is reinforced by the discovery of the Talang Tuwo inscription dated March 23 684 AD which contains an order for the establishment of a park by the Sriwijaya ruler the pond or water channels described in the inscription still exist Archaeologists have also found traces of vegetation and plants mentioned in the inscription It must be remembered that we are on a swampy land all buildings from the Sriwijaya era here experience natural deterioration that is faster the majority of these remnants are no longer intact due to the environmental factors in Palembang and its surrounding areas "It must be remembered that we are on swamp land all buildings from the Sriwijaya era here suffer from faster natural damage I have been researching and digging for years up to a depth of 2-3 meters but I have never found intact buildings from the Sriwijaya era The temples that are found are only in the form of foundations with a height of 1-2 meters," said Sondang there are also many remains that have experienced damage or even disappear due to deliberate human actions we once found a formation of temple bricks at Mount Siguntang the ruins of the temple no longer exist because they were buried by urban development," he said The information explaining the spread of the discovery location of the Sriwijaya script in Palembang was presented at the Coordination Meeting for the Preparation of the Search and Rescue of Sriwijaya Maritime History Archives in Palembang Archaeologist from the Prehistoric and Historical Archaeology Research Center of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences can only be proven if there are written records the remaining written records are in the form of inscriptions inscriptions become primary sources to reveal the history of Srivijaya "Is it possible that there are other written evidences made on paper it is also possible that they are already damaged since the history of Sriwijaya dates back to 14 centuries ago a vulnerable history that has been very long," said Wahyu Also read: Cap Go Meh Becomes Witness to the Harmony of Diversity on the Edge of Musi Wahyu stated that many of the Sriwijaya inscriptions have been found in Palembang Their distribution includes areas around the PT Pusri factory which is believed to be the center of the kingdom's arrival around Bukit Siguntang which is the center of worship Most of these inscriptions record important events that strengthen Palembang's legitimacy as the capital of the kingdom One of them is the Kedukan Bukit Inscription which contains the development of a village or settlement or city on June 26 The Kedukan Bukit Inscription is considered the first inscription of Srivijaya because there is no older inscription found there are several oath inscriptions that show the power of Srivijaya in the Palembang region and its surroundings The replica of the Kedukan Bukit inscription at the Museum of Sriwijaya Kingdom Archaeological Park in Palembang is believed to be the oldest inscription from the Sriwijaya era I have four assumptions regarding the location of Sriwijaya I believe that Sriwijaya originated in Minanga Sriwijaya moved to Palembang between the 7th and 9th centuries moved again to Muaro Jambi in the 10th and 11th centuries that Sriwijaya belongs to everyone and not just one specific region it is not surprising that many other regions feel they have a connection to Sriwijaya with the Bahal Temple and the Pannai Kingdom which are related to Sriwijaya as well as Riau with the Muara Takus Temple Also read: History Teacher Key to Reconstructing Sriwijaya Collective Memory The phenomenon is normal because Sriwijaya has a very wide influence from Sumatra "It's okay for other regions to call themselves Sriwijaya but that doesn't mean they are the capital it's okay for South Sumatra or Papua to say Indonesia The Head of the Strategic National Issues Archive Investigation Team at the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (ANRI) it is common for Sriwijaya to undergo a capital city relocation the process of relocating the capital city occurs due to economic and security factors The explanation detailing the process of relocating Sriwijaya's capital which was presented during the Coordination Meeting for the Preparation of Maritime History Archive Tracing and Rescue in Sriwijaya held in Palembang Sriwijaya relocated its capital to develop the kingdom which is why Palembang was chosen because it was considered to have a more strategic location they left Palembang due to enemy attacks," he said Sriwijaya relocated its capital in order to expand the kingdom and Palembang was chosen as it was considered to have a more strategic location Agung stated that the classic question of the location of the Sriwijaya capital has proven that Palembang needs a comprehensive Sriwijaya Museum or Study Center "That place can become a center for research and publication or socialization about Sriwijaya so that the people of Palembang or South Sumatra can better understand their history The government and the public must remain vigilant against the potential for further flooding because rainfall in South Sumatra is still high and river tides are still occurring 09 Mar 2025 20:33 WIB · English KOMPAS – Heavy rainfall that began on Saturday night (8/3/2025) and coincided with river tides has caused flooding in at least six regencies/cities in South Sumatra Although by Sunday afternoon (9/3/2025) the floodwaters had gradually receded residents and the government remain vigilant for potential subsequent flooding due to the still high rainfall intensity Based on Kompas monitoring and data from a number of parties especially the South Sumatra Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) the six regencies/cities hit by flooding were Palembang flooding occurred due to high-intensity rain starting on Saturday around 9:00 PM and almost continuously until Sunday around 2:00 PM The water began to rise on Sunday around 1:00 AM and gradually increased in height around 4:00 AM According to the statements of several residents during the peak of the flood between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM the water level averaged between 30 centimeters (cm) and 1 meter Most of the affected residents were located in low-lying areas or swamps not far from the riverbanks The areas that were quite badly hit include Gandus District There is no official data from related agencies regarding the number of residents or houses affected by the flood from field monitoring and information from a number of social media accounts the affected houses are likely to reach hundreds of units flooding almost evenly hit residents' houses in the swampy area not far from the riverbank water approximately 15-30 cm high was still inundating some of the residents' houses located on the riverbank The floods hit Rosman's (75) house on Jalan Meranjat Raya Rosman said that the flood meant that he and his family members could not prepare a pre-dawn meal which were actually their stall's merchandise the water level reached 1 meter which caused our kitchen to be flooded there was a stock of bread and instant drinks at the stall that could be eaten for sahur," said Rosman who has lived on Jalan Meranjat Raya since the 1980s the water usually recedes within six hours or between 12:00 and 13:00 the puddles have not dried up until the afternoon It is likely because the flood coincided with the high tide of the Musi River although the intensity has greatly subsided the rain is relatively durable because it still occurs until 14:00 Another factor is likely due to the decreasing water catchment area "Floods have been happening regularly here since the early 2000s since there was a mall and many new settlements built on land that used to be a water catchment area every time there is heavy rain for more than an hour Maybe because the water catchment area is almost gone," said Rosman had also submerged a number of household items Residents were resigned to not having the opportunity to transport the furniture "There was no time and place to evacuate because the flood was quite widespread here," he said The reservoir was no longer able to accommodate the overflow of rainwater and rivers causing flooding in the Seduduk Putih area Yosi assessed that the flooding in his place was quite severe It is suspected that this is because the reservoir capacity there is not optimal "Floods here always occur every time there is heavy rain for more than an hour the floods only occur around the reservoir the floods are spreading everywhere and are slow to recede Maybe because the reservoir is no longer able to accommodate the rainwater that has been occurring almost all day since Saturday at 23:00," said Yosi Palembang Mayor Ratu Dewa told the media crew that the flood this time occurred due to the accumulation of high intensity rain that lasted quite a long time and other factors including water channels that were not functioning optimally This situation caused flooding to occur in many areas and was slow to recede "Relevant agencies have been asked to make the latest data on old flood points that can be handled and new points that need to be resolved immediately we are trying to clean the water channels that are still clogged utilizing the pump system to push water faster and deploying heavy equipment in certain areas," said Dewa the Head of the Data and Information Unit of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin (SMB) II Palembang Meteorology Station explained to the media crew that the maximum tide of the Musi River for March 2025 occurred on March 11-12 the maximum tide occurred again at the mouth of the Musi River with a height reaching 3.4 meters Along with the still high rainfall in some areas of South Sumatra the Musi River high tide phenomenon could increase the potential for hydrometeorological disasters especially in areas through which the Musi River flows Floods here always happen every time there is heavy rain for more than an hour the average flood height in five other districts/cities is around 30 cm to 2 meters The flood caused at least thousands of residents' houses to be inundated especially those located around the riverbanks Head of BPBD South Sumatra Muhammad Iqbal Alisyahbana said that flooding in Palembang and other regencies/cities occurred almost simultaneously at around 04.00 or 05.00 This was caused by rain evenly from the upstream to the downstream of the Musi River that occurred since Saturday at around 21.00 The situation is getting worse because of the high tide phenomenon the flood is widespread and tends to recede slowly especially in low-lying areas or swamps that are not far from the riverbanks we are still collecting data on the exact number of residents or houses affected by the flood this time," said Iqbal there were no fatalities and residents evacuated due to the flood members and equipment from the provincial and district/city BPBDs are on standby in case there are residents who need help "I ask the team in the field to remain alert and monitor the river water discharge because the rainfall is still high We are worried that the water discharge will rise again at night when residents are sleeping The community must also remain vigilant because there is a chance of further flooding," he said BMKG South Sumatra Coordinator Wandayantolis said the South Sumatra region is still in the rainy season period which usually lasts until May rainfall in South Sumatra tends to increase This is caused by the apparent movement of the sun moving from the southern hemisphere (BBS) to the northern hemisphere (BBU) followed by the shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) The ITCZ is a meeting area of intertropical air masses that bring rain to the areas it passes through the atmosphere in Indonesia is still influenced by the weak La Nina phenomenon which generally increases the potential for rain in various regions the MJO (Madden Julian Oscillation) is predicted to enter quadrants III to IV The MJO is an atmospheric phenomenon that has a broad impact on rainfall patterns in tropical regions thus contributing to increased rainfall in South Sumatra," said Wandayantolis South Sumatra has the potential to experience increased rainfall in mid-March the risk of hydrometeorological disasters such as floods and landslides is also increasing "The government through related agencies is expected to take early anticipatory steps to reduce the impact of the disaster risk The community must also continue to be aware of the disaster risk around them," he said Indonesia issued a decree to reduce the number of international airports from 34 to 17 This move aimed to optimise aviation operations focus resources on airports with high international traffic and improve service quality Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia now has three more airports re-certified to meet international standards bringing the total number of international airports in the country to 20 General Director of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang said that the three airports are SMB II Airport in Palembang HAS Hanandjoeddin Airport in Bangka Belitung and General Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang Indonesia aims to have airports among the world’s top 10 by 2029 the government is investing in infrastructure technology and customer service at airports Indonesia has an extensive airport network connecting islands and regions Focusing on the 20 major international airports is expected to help the country optimise resources and improve experiences for international passengers./ the Indonesian and French governments have been involved in multiple collaborative projects focused on various strategic sectors The Indonesian Ministry of Health has urged regional governments nationwide to move actively in implementing the smoke-free area policy to reduce secondhand smoke exposure The minister said that the report has prompted the Ministry of MSMEs to move toward the formation of a task force for the protection and empowerment of MSMEs in Indonesia adding that the 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relations Indonesia is projected to have a rice surplus of 1.68 million tonnes through May 2025 was signed at a significant time following the publication of the US’s National Trade Estimate Report 2025 The Global New Light of Myanmar cited the Myanmar Fire Brigade's report as saying that in Mandalay major roads affected by the earthquake have been cleared of debris to prevent obstacles and ensure the safety of commuters The statement of the ASEAN+3 countries also reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based fair and transparent multilateral trading system Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong who also serves as deputy chairman of the committee said on May 1 that the committee has developed a comprehensive plan to prepare Thailand across various dimensions particularly focusing on the development of a skilled AI workforce Malayan tigers are a subspecies found only in the southern forests of Thailand and on the Malaysian Peninsula They differ from the more commonly known Indochinese tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti) which inhabits the central and western forest regions of Thailand The 4th Meeting of the ASEAN Task Force on Fake News (ASEAN TFFN) will be held virtually on July 23 while the 10th SOMRI Working Group on Information Media and Training (10th SOMRI WG-IMT) is scheduled to take place from October 5 - 8 This strategic pivot comes as ASEAN deepens regional integration through the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) initiative Liver cancer is the most common among people in Cambodia Thailand requires all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air sea or land to fill out their details at the official TDAC website after which they will receive an email that they can show on arrival in the country 2008 by the Ministry of Information and Communications Email: vietnamplus@vnanet.vn Reproduction in any form is prohibited without written consent 20 March 2025 – Thirteen witnesses attended ready to testify today in Palembang District Court detailing the devastating impacts of haze pollution caused by fires on peatlands within the concessions of PT Bumi Mekar Hijau and PT Sebangun Bumi Andalas Wood Industries three timber suppliers under the control of Asia Pulp and Paper (part of the Sinar Mas Group).[1] The lawsuit aims to hold the companies accountable for the recurring fires and resulting toxic smoke that blanketed the region in recent years “The 2023 haze severely disrupted my work,” stated Mat Arif a construction worker and one of the plaintiffs “A roofing job that should have taken one week was delayed to three This caused me significant financial losses due to lost work time and delayed wages.” Plaintiffs and witnesses arriving from Ogan Komering Ilir Regency and Palembang City wore masks emblazoned with the slogan “Not Yet Free from Haze,” underscoring the ongoing threat Twelve of the witnesses, all local residents, echoed the plaintiffs’ experiences, describing economic hardship and other harms caused by the haze. In previous court sessions plaintiffs documented both material and immaterial damages that arose from emotional and health impacts and the violation of their right to clean air who works as a Senior Data Strategist for Greenpeace Indonesia ready to testify that the three companies’ concessions lie within the Sugihan-Lumpur River Peat Hydrological Unit (KHG SSSL) Sapta’s research findings are that the construction of drainage canals within the defendants’ areas of business operations has dried out the peat leading to repeated fires and damage to the landscape the burned area within the three concessions reached a staggering 473,000 hectares representing 92% of the total burned area in the Sugihan-Lumpur River peat landscape around half occurred in the latter five years between 2015 and 2020 Fires were recurring over at least 175,000 hectares Sapta was prevented from testifying because the companies’ lawyers objected to him appearing and threatened to walk out of proceedings despite the judicial panel declining to uphold their objection.  “There was disagreement over whether this testimony should be allowed But the final decision is in the hands of the judges but they were interrupted by the defendants’ lawyers who said they would walk out if the witness was allowed to continue We consider this behaviour entirely inappropriate and unprofessional It gives the impression that they do not respect the court proceedings,” said Caesar Aditya Greenpeace Indonesia is demanding that the court order the three companies to restore the damaged peatlands within their concessions It also seeks a court order compelling the companies to guarantee that peatland drainage and the spread of haze from within and around their licensed areas will not recur “We represent the interests of the impacted environment,” said Belgis Habiba “The conversion of forests and peatlands into commercial plantations not only affects biodiversity and carbon stocks but also exacerbates global warming and the impacts of the climate crisis.” a lawyer from the Palembang Legal Aid Institute (LBH Palembang) representing the plaintiffs added that the companies must be held strictly liable for the haze caused by fires within their concessions He noted that the companies’ own corporate vision statements include commitments to environmental protection “By allowing these fires and the resulting haze the three companies have betrayed their own vision We are therefore seeking strict liability,” Fribertson stated “We hope the witnesses’ testimony will help the court clearly understand the devastating impact of the haze on the plaintiffs.” [1] PT BMH, PT BAP, and PT SBA Wood Industries are listed as part of the APP Business Group in documents submitted during the company’s application to re-associate with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) [2] Photos and videos are available for download. Belgis Habiba, Greenpeace Indonesia, +62 897 0005 629Yolanda Pradinata, LBH Palembang, +62 821 7764 1251Igor O’Neill, Greenpeace Indonesia – [email protected] Press release from South Sumatra Smoke Suit Initiative (Inisiasi Sumatera Selatan Penggugat Asap – ISSPA): Yayasan Lembaga Bantuan Hukum Indonesia (YLBHI) Indonesian Centre for Environmental Law (ICEL) Public Interest Lawyer Network (PIL-Net) Indonesia Dewan Pimpinan Wilayah Serikat Petani Indonesia Sumatera Selatan Konsorsium Pembaruan Agraria (KPA) Wilayah Sumatera Selatan Himpunan Mahasiswa Pertanian Universitas Sriwijaya (Himasperta UNSRI) Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa Fakultas Hukum Universitas Sriwijaya (BEM FH UNSRI) Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Sriwijaya (BEM FE UNSRI) The Indonesian govt plan to clear 20m ha of forest for industrial food and energy projects is a threat to Indonesia’s climate and biodiversity commitments A legal battle over South Sumatra’s perennial peatland fire haze began in earnest today for accountability for smoke haze and other environmental impacts arising from the operations of pulpwood companies 20 November 2024 – Greenpeace Indonesia pushed today for governments gathered at the UN’s annual climate talks to directly finance communities who do the real work of protecting high… Please select which cookies you are willing to store These cookies will provide you a better experience of our website You will be able to hide the cookies acceptance banner and use the website features better The non-acceptance of these cookies will give you a cookie-free experience These cookies help improving the performance of Greenpeace.org They are set to collect data such as how long users stay on a page or which links are clicked This helps us make better content based on your experience navigating the website A joint operation by the Environment and Forestry Ministry and South Sumatra Police has led to the largest rhino horn seizure in the ministry's history four are suspected to be from Indonesia and four from international sources “We apprehended ZA while he was in the process of making a transaction We are investigating the source of these items and whether a syndicate is involved,” said Rasio the Director General of Law Enforcement at the Ministry which come from critically endangered species in Indonesia They are valued at up to $400,000 (Rp 6.2 billion) per kilogram with the suspect reportedly pricing them at around Rp 35 million per gram “The total weight of the rhino horns seized is approximately 7 kilograms,” Rasio added The Ministry plans to seek the maximum penalty for the suspect under Law No 32 of 2024 on the Conservation of Biological Natural Resources and Ecosystems which mandates a minimum sentence of three years and a maximum of 15 years in prison the Javan rhino population in Indonesia is estimated at just 81 individuals This critically endangered species is found exclusively in Ujung Kulon National Park head of the South Sumatra Manpower and Transmigration Department Deliar is accused of extorting companies in South Sumatra for payments in exchange for the department’s work safety certificates head of the Palembang Prosecutors’ Office Hutamrin revealed on Sunday that Hesti was also detained for allegedly concealing documents related to the case “Our team conducted a search last night to locate evidence items The department head’s second wife was taken into custody and documents were seized from her,” Hutamrin told reporters in Palembang The prosecutor declined to elaborate on Hesti’s specific role in the corruption scheme “She was arrested to aid the investigation and to prevent her from traveling overseas or out of town,” he added Deliar allegedly demanded payments from companies and investors operating in the province in exchange for work safety certificates issued by the department Deliar reportedly designated a specific company to conduct health and safety inspections the department head extorted companies and investors or the certificates would be withheld,” Hutamrin said The payments were allegedly funneled into the bank account of the inspection company appointed by Deliar before being transferred to his personal accounts The investigation is ongoing to identify other potential suspects involved in the scheme “We cannot disclose further details at this time due to the active nature of the investigation so we ask for your patience,” Hutamrin said TEMPO.CO, Palembang - Indonesia's South Sumatra (Sumsel) coffee has penetrated the international market by conducting its first commercial export to Malaysia and Australia facilitated by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) through an industrial ecosystem in collaboration with various relevant policy makers The coffee exports that will be carried out throughout 2025 are 14 containers with a capacity of 19.8 tons The coffee will be sent to Malaysia as many as 10 containers and Australia as many as 4 containers with a total of 277.2 tons or worth Rp33.6 billion Head of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) for the South Sumatra (Sumsel) and Bangka Belitung (Babel) Regions OJK has only released three containers or 59.4 tons of green bean coffee from 2 coffee producing areas in South Sumatra there are 8 containers left to be sent to Malaysia and 3 more containers to be sent to Australia with a total of 217.8 tons or worth Rp26.4 billion namely 39.6 tons and Australia 1 container so the total is only 3 containers or 59.4 tons sent for this first export," said Arifin Susanto at the Bom Baru Port in Palembang on Sunday namely Robusta Grade 4 from Pagaralam and Arabica Grade 1 Specialty from Semendo the coffee sent to Australia is Robusta Grade 1 coffee from Pagaralam Arifin said that one of the challenges in coffee exports so far is the unclear coffee sales system in South Sumatra as the number one largest coffee producer in Indonesia this special coffee is not known by the public is that for 13 years as a coffee producing area with a coffee production figure of 190,000 tons per year South Sumatra has still not been able to export coffee alone exports have not been carried out in South Sumatra this is the reason OJK and the South Sumatra Provincial Government are forming a sales ecosystem so that they can export abroad so as to introduce South Sumatra coffee to the world stage and will develop it to various countries there will also be developments in the future We will work with original exporters from Palembang to explore exports to Algeria," said Arifin Meanwhile, Acting Governor of South Sumatra Elen Setiadi said that the potential and economic benefits of South Sumatra coffee are also very high. However, there are still many things that must be done by the South Sumatra Government in post-harvest facilities for South Sumatra coffee farmers such as providing warehouses and dryers to maintain the quality of the coffee produced Because what has been produced so far is directly sold to offtakers and buyers So the added value is only in the coffee product even though we only need to process it one step further the economic value may be higher," said Elen Editor’s Choice: Indonesian Coffee Wins Award in China Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Anthony Albanese Makes Indonesia His First Visit After Winning Australian Election Prabowo Congratulates Anthony Albanese on Reelection as Australian PM Australia's Prime Minister Who Made History World's Best Muslim-Friendly Country Destinations Body of Malaysian Climber Evacuated from Indonesia's Mount Rinjani Prabowo Aims to Cut Hajj Costs Lower Than Malaysia Why Extremists See Gold in the Migration Debate Malaysian Climber Falls into Ravine on Mount Rinjani Hiking Trail Anthony Albanese Becomes Australia's First PM to Win Consecutive Three-Year Terms in 21 Years Cari English Palembang is increasingly unfriendly for tourists TEKS › English›Palembang is increasingly.. Iklan Palembang is increasingly unfriendly for tourists Crimes in the Palembang tourist area are increasingly disturbing there have been several acts of harassment by thugs or illegal parking attendants against tourists the majority of whom come from outside South Sumatra 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 Palembang Kian Tidak Ramah bagi Wisatawan Tourists from Ogan Komering Ulu Timur were swarmed by street vendors who forced them to buy their goods and by beggars demanding money in the courtyard of the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum in Palembang Despite being the main face of tourism in Palembang and South Sumatra especially around the Kuto Besak Fort and 16 Ilir Market located between the Ampera Bridge cannot provide comfort and safety for tourists The area is becoming more dangerous due to the rampant criminal activity committed by thugs KOMPAS - As the main face of tourism in Palembang and South Sumatra especially around the Kuto Besak Fort and the Pasar 16 Ilir located between the Ampera Bridge cannot provide a comfortable and safe feeling for tourists The Musi River area seems increasingly daunting and unfriendly towards tourists due to the rampant criminal acts by thugs This is like what some tourists experienced when visiting the area on Wednesday (29/11/2023) Just arrived in the courtyard of the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum Melda has just witnessed a street musician who became agitated and almost pulled out a sharp weapon after not receiving money from a group of local tourists guys," said Melda to her two colleagues who are originally from Palembang Also read: Nujah habits appear again, brawls in Palembang become increasingly common Melda who visited Palembang for work purposes was actually very interested in enjoying the historical and scenic attractions on the banks of the Musi River we cannot enjoy the atmosphere here peacefully," she said Adek said she was afraid to visit the area around the Musi River the image of Palembang becomes negative in the eyes of outsiders people think a thousand times before traveling here," she said and two of her friends from Palembang took a photo in front of the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum courtyard in Palembang As the main face of tourism in Palembang and South Sumatra especially around the Kuto Besak Fort and 16 Ilir Market which are located between the Ampera Bridge The area has become more and more dangerous due to the increasing criminal actions by thugs Adek and Mega were taking photos in the courtyard of the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum while continuously reminding Melda to place her bag in front and hold it tightly while keeping a vigilant eye out for suspicious individuals we have to be extra careful because there are many pickpockets," said Adek we must be extra careful because there are many pickpockets you can immediately feel a tense atmosphere before entering the Kuto Besak Fort area Some illegal parking attendants will crowd around and force visitors to park in their space traveling traders came one after another to offer their wares forcefully Likewise with street musicians and beggars they continue to approach and won't leave unless given money another group of street musicians or beggars will come closer they will curse with foul language and glare with anger Also read: The Pier in Palembang is Worrying, Comprehensive Improvements are Starting to Be Done Crime remains an unresolved issue in the area surrounding the Musi River a bus driver named Ilham Reza Hidayat (25) who was transporting a group of passengers from Jakarta to Pekanbaru was held up at gunpoint and knifepoint by a gang of thugs on the backstreet of the People's Struggle Monument (Monpera) located behind the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum on Monday (27/11/2023) at approximately 5:00 PM Ilham's wallet containing Rp 1.6 million and important documents were stolen by a gang of thugs it's true that the incident happened with a loss of Rp 1.6 million as stated by the victim What is certain is that we have already arrested three perpetrators and we will release a statement about the case on Thursday morning," said Chief of Criminal Investigation Unit of Palembang Regional Police The atmosphere around the People's Struggle Monument (Monpera) courtyard in Palembang a bus driver carrying a group from Jakarta to Pekanbaru was threatened with both guns and knives by a gang of thugs causing his wallet containing Rp 1.6 million and important documents to be stolen Criminal cases like this are not something new in the areas surrounding the Musi River a bus driver and his son who worked as a conductor from Lampung were beaten up by thugs They lost their wallets and phones while waiting for a group of tourists at Kuto Besak Fort They were attacked by the thugs because they refused to give them cigarettes and money a video circulated on several Instagram accounts about a foreign tourist who was extorted by thugs while taking a photo near the Ganesha statue in the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum courtyard delivered a speech at the Korpri Anniversary at the Palembang Metropolitan Police Office in South Sumatra on Wednesday (29/11/2023) have become increasingly rampant in the past three years the crime rate in Palembang is one of the highest in Indonesia stated that criminal activity in Palembang has increasingly become prevalent in the past three years the incidence of crime in Palembang has become one of the highest in Indonesia "Joint efforts are needed to control the crime along with the City Police Force and Transportation Agency of Palembang will establish a permanent integrated guard post at the Kuto Besak Fort while the City Police Force and Transportation Agency will regulate buskers and illegal parking," said Harryo Also read: Enjoying the Musi Flow at 16 Ilir Market Palembang The condition truly tarnishes the image of tourism in Palembang and South Sumatra Since launching the Visit Musi 2008 program Palembang and South Sumatra have been aiming to become tourist destinations with the Musi River as their main icon This effort has been strengthened by various national and international activities such as the Jakarta-Palembang 2011 SEA Games and the Jakarta-Palembang 2018 Asian Games the local government is trying to amplify the Sriwijaya Festival there has been no significant change in the area around the Musi River except for the repainting of Ampera Bridge several times Development of several docks and the construction of a light rail transit (LRT) station and track have also been built next to the Ampera Bridge took a photo at the courtyard of Kuto Besak Fortress with the Ampera Bridge as the background has stated that the issue of criminality has threatened the sustainability of the tourism program in Palembang the average length of tourist visits to Palembang is only about 1.7 days up to September 2023 "Due to quite a number of criminal cases this year we are doubtful that we can meet the target of the average length of tourist visits of around 2.3 days by the end of this year," he said Sulaiman added that the issue of criminality in Palembang has become a national issue In several meetings with domestic tourists many have questioned the security of Palembang "The criminal issue makes many people from outside South Sumatra afraid to come here Investors are also reluctant to invest because of the non-conducive situation," he said Various amusement rides can be found in the courtyard of Kuto Besak Fort with the Ampera Bridge providing a picturesque backdrop Also read: Polishing Musi River Transportation Sulaiman hopes for concrete measures to strengthen coordination between relevant agencies to control the crime the tourism industry in Palembang will become increasingly bleak This will have a broad impact on the community Cari English Small Entrepreneurs in Palembang Hit by Electricity Disturbances in South Sumatra TEKS › English›Small Entrepreneurs in.. Iklan Small Entrepreneurs in Palembang Hit by Electricity Disturbances in South Sumatra Electricity disruptions cause disruptions in communication networks and the internet Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS An electricity outage occurred in the areas of Lampung and South Sumatra on Tuesday (4/6/2024) due to the disruption of the transmission of the 275 kV Lubuk Linggau-Lahat SUTT in South Sumatra PALEMBANG, KOMPAS — Electricity disruption in a number of areas in southern Sumatra was finally resolved after more than 10 hours of disruption Tuesday (4/ 6/2024) from 11.00 WIB to 21.00 WIB This disruption caused disruption to communication networks and the internet thus disrupting the activities of business actors The electrical disturbance was finally resolved around 9:00 PM Warung Model Haji Dowa employee Hendra (43) in Bukit Sangkal said that the power outage had already impacted the establishment's sales Hendra almost could not receive orders through the online sales application making it difficult to open the online sales application Maybe our customers are also having difficulty opening the application," he said online selling applications have become the backbone of the warung's income The menu consists of Palembang's signature dish Also read: Electricity in South Sumatra goes out due to SUTT transmission problems their income from the online sales application can reach up to IDR 700,000 (with a price of IDR 15,000 per portion) our income from the online sales application is only around IDR 200,000 until 6:30 PM Those are the orders that came in before the power outage around 11:00 AM we have already earned around IDR 500,000 from the application," said Hendra An electricity outage occurred in the areas of Lampung direct sales or customers who dine in are far less frequent compared to online sales through applications customers who dine in are only busy during lunch hours the number of customers who dine in is certainly even less our lighting only uses candles because we don't have a generator to turn on the lights," said Hendra The impact of power disruptions is also felt by housewives in Palembang who has started a video content business on one of the online sales applications in the last month Her earnings as a newcomer in the world of video content are quite decent and South Sumatra areas on Tuesday (4/6/2024) due to disturbances in the transmission of the 275 kV Lubuk Linggau-Lahat SUTT in South Sumatra Mutiarani was only able to upload one video at 09.00 she uploads videos during her highest audience time Also read: Five Hours of Power Outage in Parts of South Sumatra Has Not Recovered consistency in uploading videos at strategic times is highly valued my performance will surely be judged as decreasing by the administrators of the online sales application It will take a long time for me to be able to improve my performance like before This is truly detrimental to my account that is slowly growing," said Mutiarani angrily electricity disturbances occurred in parts of Palembang Several roads along with the surrounding settlements and shops appeared completely dark The electricity disturbance not only occurred in Lubuklinggau and Lahat the disturbance also occurred up to Prabumulih Communication Manager & TJSL Unit Head of South Sumatra and Bengkulu Distribution Iwan Arissetyadhi when contacted from Palembang on Tuesday afternoon stated that the power disruption occurred in the transmission of SUTT 275 kV Lubuklinggau-Lahat This had a wide impact on electricity distribution in South Sumatra "The electricity disruption is not only happening in Lubuklinggau and Lahat They are currently focused on normalization efforts He mentioned that some affected areas have gradually returned to normal we do not know exactly what the cause of the disturbance is Officers are currently working in the field to trace the cause of the disturbance so that normalization can be done promptly," said Iwan Also read: The Dilemma of Mining Industrialization in the Energy Transition Era TEMPO.CO, Palembang - The Police's anti-terrorism squad, Densus 88 arrested two suspected terrorists from the illegal organization Islamic State of Indonesia (NII) in Martapura stated that the two suspected terrorists are MD (51 years old) and MA (49 years old) who have been under police surveillance for some time "MD was arrested near his home at about 05:30 a.m while MA was arrested on the street at about 07:30 a.m as he was returning from taking his child to school," said Kevin Leleury in his statement on Wednesday while MA is a resident of Sidorahayu Village while MA helps his wife sell cosmetics in a shop the Densus 88 team found several pieces of evidence and several documents and books about the terrorist network "Both the suspects and the evidence were immediately taken to Palembang for further examination and investigation," said Kevin explained that these two suspected terrorists They are part of the Sumatran terrorist network conducted training outside the East OKU region and communicated with their networks in Jakarta and surrounding areas," Kevin said The Police Chief stated that the police will continue to cooperate with all parties to ensure public safety and to suppress the spread of radical ideologies in the East OKU region The public is advised to increase vigilance against suspicious activities related to illegal organizations in Indonesia "Report any suspicious activities in the surrounding area immediately Early detection is crucial to prevent potentially dangerous actions such as suicide bombings," he said Editor's Choice: Densus 88 Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Karanganyar Tunisia Jails Ex-PM Larayedh for Aiding Militants French Prosecutor Says Mosque Attacker's Motive Not Linked to Terrorism Prabowo Sends Condolences Over Kashmir Terror Attack 35% of Elementary Schools in South Sumatra's Palembang Suffer Damage The Impact of Houthis' Designation as Terrorists on Yemen 'Indonesia Gelap': Thousands of Students in Palembang Stage Protest at DPRD MLEADS Provides Tourism Training for Palembang Children in Rehabilitation Program Palembang Police Deploy 542 Personnel to Secure Chinese New Year Celebrations Free Nutritious Meals in Palembang to Be Halted During Ramadan 29 August 2024 – A dozen South Sumatran residents attended Palembang District Court this morning to register a lawsuit against three plantation companies over the chronic smoke haze that has blighted their lives due to fires repeatedly burning on peatland inside the companies’ concession areas The three companies named in the lawsuit are PT Bumi Mekar Hijau (BMH) and PT Sebangun Bumi Andalas Wood Industries (SBA Wood Industries) Supported by a coalition of civil society and environmental organizations called the South Sumatra Smoke Suit Initiative (Inisiasi Sumatera Selatan Penggugat Asap – ISSPA) the twelve residents are asking the court to award compensation for the deprivation of their right to a healthy environment and for environmental restoration after the fires which have harmed them both materially and immaterially The plaintiffs are residents from several haze-affected areas including Bangsal Village and Lebung Itam Village both in Ogan Komering Ilir district; and from the provincial capital Palembang They come from varied backgrounds: farmers “For years I have been a victim of smoke haze caused by peatland fires and last year my swiftlet nesting house burnt down due to these fires We came today to sue three companies that we blame for causing the haze that we suffer through almost every dry season we hope to warn the companies that what they are doing is wrong because it damages our families and the environment,” said one of the plaintiffs Pralensa (who goes by one name) from Lebung Itam Village the defendant companies are legally responsible for smoke haze which has had a negative impact on the environment and on the health of the public The plaintiffs have experienced significant impacts and losses including health problems such as chest tightness and respiratory difficulties which typically begin in the early morning The plaintiffs also suffered financial losses because the costs of growing rubber and raising livestock increased worship and other social interactions were disrupted triggering feelings of anxiety and depression I felt stressed and worried about the health of my children and myself Our family’s economy was disrupted because the smoke prevented us from tapping rubber or catching fish I decided to become one of the plaintiffs in the hope that companies and the government would pay more attention to the environment,” said Marda Ellius Ipan Widodo from Palembang legal Aid Foundation the people of South Sumatra have remained silent about the harmful effects of smoke from forest and peatland fires This is the first time the community has demanded strict liability for losses resulting from environmental pollution or destruction committed by companies This struggle marks a new chapter in the development of environmental law in Indonesia and a new style of public resistance against the climate crisis.” PT BAP and PT SBA Wood Industries are located in peat landscapes which play a crucial role in carbon storage The drainage and destruction of peatlands in these areas which subsequently leads to out-of-control forest fires and haze The increase in carbon emissions due to forest fires and haze also undermines emissions reduction efforts jeopardizing the achievement of Indonesia’s climate targets,” said Greenpeace Indonesia Forest Campaigner “Besides fueling prolonged agrarian conflicts these three companies have caused severe ecological damage that disrupts the lives of South Sumatrans It is time for the public to fight to show that they have sovereignty over their living spaces,” stressed the South Sumatra Regional KPA Coordinator who is also a representative of the ISPA coalition Photos and videos can be downloaded here: South Sumatra Smoke Suit Initiative (Inisiasi Sumatera Selatan Penggugat Asap – ISSPA): Witnesses testified today in Palembang District Court detailing the devastating impacts of haze pollution caused by 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Chinese monks The kingdom’s rulers maintained a vital maritime Silk Road staging post on the Musi River which today runs through the city of a 1.8 million people before emptying out into the Java Sea The people of Palembang and in rural South Sumatra have turned to the wetlands and rivers here as the source of food for centuries In addition to Palembang’s pempek fishcake culinary heritage in the capital of Indonesia’s South Sumatra province comprises a medley of celimpungan — a soup with tekwan fish balls — laksan and other fish-based dishes traditionally made with sago Locally refined palm sugar has historically been used to make the base for pempek while coconut milk is a key ingredient in the bases for laksan and celimpungan “The wetlands are an important aspect of the culture of the people of South Sumatra,” said Ryllian Chandra who researches hydrology and water policy at Raden Fatah State Islamic University in Palembang industrial landscape change has cut almost half the tree cover in the two decades to 2023 The Musi River begins in Sumatra’s mountainous spine and winds around 750 kilometers (466 miles) through Palembang into the inlet separating Sumatra from Bangka Island The wetlands around the Musi River cover an area of around 30,000 square kilometers (11,600 square miles) Based on data from the Hutan Kita Institute more than a third of this wetland has been repurposed by extractive and plantation firms including Pertamina and plantation giant Wilmar International line the riverbanks and use the river as a shipping route as the Palembang-based Srivijaya Empire did a millennium earlier A new wave of oil extraction flourished in the wetlands after local people took over the wells left vacant by the Standard Vacuum Oil Company in the 1980s Plantation firms have uprooted sago forests for the monocultures supplying international consumer companies with palm oil Miners working upriver in the Musi are dumping pollution in the river swamps and lakes have also worsened sediment in the river which increases that water’s opacity and diminishes photosynthesis This sediment jams fish gills and injures prospects for spawning Some here worry the damage to the landscape outside Palembang threatens the city’s culinary heritage and that environmental factors may already be feeding into prices Indonesia recorded consumer price deflation for the first time in more than 20 years after President Prabowo Subianto increased electricity subsidies food prices in February still rose by 2.3% compared with a year earlier despite improved growing conditions compared with last year’s drought Breaking the day’s fast at the end of the day in March was certain to become more expensive said prices always responded to higher demand during the holy month Data from the local government show the city gets through around 2 tons of snakehead murrel every day much of which is minced into pempek and takwan and other recipes that form part of Palembang’s history and identity and traders like Nining and 48-year-old Utami Dewi find restaurants packed out after sunset as the city’s Muslim population breaks the daily fast a lot of gabus is brought in from elsewhere,” Utami Dewi using the local name for the snakehead murrel Utami said prices spike from around 30,000 rupiah ($1.80) per kilo during Ramadan as the fasting month culminates in the Idul Fitri holiday “It can reach 100,000 rupiah [$6],” she told Mongabay Indonesia Some here worry that the seasonal demand-pull inflation on food staples during Ramadan could worsen as environmental change introduces new supply problems the price of sago flour has continued to go up so we use tapioca,” said 81-year-old Plaju resident Muryati In 2019 researchers set out to sequence the DNA of snakehead murrel collected in South Sumatra “Overfishing and habitat fragmentation due to pollution, illegal logging, and land conversion conduce a decline in this fish population in its habitat,” the researchers noted which provides a majority of protein intake for 60 million people in Cambodia face urgent challenges owing to increased salinity and changes to rainfall brought on my climate change Some in civil society say local administrations in South Sumatra are enthusiastic supporters of local aquaculture industries but are failing to arrest developments threatening freshwater fish like snakehead A government program has tried to affordably farm the snakehead in Ogan Komering Ulu district. However, Ryllian, the professor, said the snakehead is a glutton, and that ammonia pollution from fish feed can contaminate water courses, as has occurred in Lake Maninjau in West Sumatra and Lake Batur in Bali Farming tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in artificial ponds has become policy mainstream rather than strategic efforts to bolster numbers of freshwater fish in the Musi River Scholarship of the maritime Srivijaya Empire is limited because archaeology has likely been washed away by river currents or lost beneath layers of sediment in Palembang In recent years Palembang’s fishers have been finding priceless Srivijaya artifacts in addition to catching the snakeheads feeding the city’s contemporary culture Anxiety persists that the presence of freshwater fish may dwindle much like the forests that grew here for centuries “If the wetlands are damaged and destroyed,” Ryllian said “then there’s the possibility these won’t exist anymore.” Banner image: The Sumatran belida fish is a protected species that is increasingly difficult to find in the wetlands of the Musi River This story was first published here in Indonesian on March 8 Wildfires turn up the heat on farmers growing Indonesia’s ‘hottest’ pepper Arisuryanti, T., Agiestina, P., Fajar, I., & Firdaus, N. U. (2020). 16S mitochondrial sequence characterization of striped snakehead (Channa striata Bloch, 1793) from Ogan River, South Sumatra. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2260, 020002. doi:10.1063/5.0015906 Navy, H., Minh, T. H., & Pomeroy, R. (2016). Impacts of climate change on snakehead fish value chains in the Lower Mekong Basin of Cambodia and Vietnam. Aquaculture Economics & Management, 21(2), 261-282. doi:10.1080/13657305.2016.1185196 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 […] Cari English The decline in the status of Palembang Airport complicates South Sumatra's economic revival TEKS › English›The decline in the status of.. Iklan The decline in the status of Palembang Airport complicates South Sumatra's economic revival It is believed that the decline in the status of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport will hamper the economic growth of South Sumatra Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/ADRIAN FAJRIANSYAHThe atmosphere at the former international arrival terminal at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang after it was no longer designated as an international airport Based on the Transportation Minister of RI Decree No 31 of 2024 regarding the Designation of International Airports signed on April 2 SMB II Airport is not included in the 17 airports designated as international airports This means that SMB II Airport has been downgraded from an international airport to a domestic one Also read: Palembang Airport's Status Decline Risks Hitting South Sumatra's Tourism World The Head of the Management Department at the Faculty of Economics of Sriwijaya University when contacted from Palembang on Wednesday (1/5/2024) said that the decision is very detrimental to the economy of South Sumatra which has not yet recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) as of March 2023 compiled by Kompas the percentage of poor people in South Sumatra reached 11.78 percent or the third highest in Sumatra after Aceh with 14.45 percent and Bengkulu with 14 .04 percent the percentage of poor people in South Sumatra is in 10th place out of a total of 34 provinces The plane docked at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang With the downgrade of SMB II Airport's status it means that the opportunity to boost economic growth in South Sumatra will become even smaller This is because the space for the community to increase its income is becoming more limited So far, the main source of residents' income has been supported by micro The development of MSMEs is greatly helped by business or tourist visits domestically and abroad Also read: Tourism Actors and Observers Criticize Revocation of International Status at 17 Airports without direct international flights to and from Palembang UMKM actors in Palembang or South Sumatra will only rely on local consumers both local residents and domestic travelers the main source of economic growth in South Sumatra is household consumption Many households in South Sumatra work in the informal sector If the potential buyers decrease due to a decline in tourist visits it will automatically affect household consumption which will have an impact on the economic growth of South Sumatra," said Ichsan The downgrade of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport's international status to domestic is considered a severe blow to several sectors in Palembang or South Sumatra It carries the risk of hindering the development of investment and tourism in the region known as "Bumi Sriwijaya." the downgrade of SMB II Airport's status also has the potential to decrease investment interest in South Sumatra investment is a source of economic growth in South Sumatra the realization of domestic investment in South Sumatra reached Rp 25.603,4 billion making it the second highest in Sumatra after Riau with Rp 48.243,3 billion the realization of domestic investment in South Sumatra ranks ninth out of a total of 34 provinces the realization of foreign investment in South Sumatra reached 1,478.6 million US dollars making it the second highest in Sumatra after Riau with 2,042.3 million US dollars the realization of foreign investment in South Sumatra ranks ninth out of a total of 34 provinces The reduction in the status of SMB II Airport could give rise to multiple negative perceptions among related policy makers with the potential of abundant natural resources ranging from agriculture South Sumatra has become a special attraction for both domestic and foreign investors it also contributes to the increase of employment absorption in South Sumatra the absence of direct international flights to and from Palembang is likely to decrease investor interest in investing their capital in South Sumatra and costs required to transit at other international airports The international arrival space at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang on Saturday (27/4/2024) had no activity at all following the airport's loss of its international status Another factor could be the decline in the reputation of Palembang or South Sumatra in the eyes of investors "The downgrade of SMB II Airport status could create negative perceptions among policy stakeholders South Sumatra is considered not a priority area or not optimally supported by the central government This will have a negative impact on investment development in South Sumatra," said Ichsan Therefore, the revocation of international status for SMB II Airport must be reviewed. At least, determination of international airports in Sumatra as stated in the Decree of the Minister of Transportation No International airports actually accumulate in the north-central region of Sumatra Also read: International Airport Labels Are More Wasteful there is not a single international airport There should be at least one region in southern Sumatra that has an international airport when viewed from an economic and population standpoint the southern region of Sumatra has great potential South Sumatra is considered highly suitable to become the center of international flights in the region This is due to South Sumatra's strategic position in the middle of Jambi Passengers collecting baggage at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang SMB II Airport also has extensive experience in serving international flights and is supported by adequate accessibility SMB II Airport served 10 Palembang-Malaysia flights and seven Palembang-Singapore flights a week SMB II Airport can serve 110 domestic and foreign aircraft movements a day The services of SMB II Airport are also internationally recognized It is proven from the SMB II Airport Instagram account @palembangairport SMB II Airport received four Airport Service Quality Awards 2023 from the Airport Council International (ACI) The four awards include the ACI World Director General's Roll of Excellence Best Airport of 2 to 5 Million Passenger in Asia-Pacific and Most Enjoyable Airport in Asia-Pacific It would be better for the government to carry out careful calculations accessibility to and from SMB II Airport is relatively easy for passengers Apart from the availability of various offline and online-based modes of public transportation the airport has been integrated with light rail transit/LRT "It is advisable for the government to make a careful calculation If it is due to efficiency issues or preventing citizens from easily going abroad Is it greater than the potential economic losses that will be borne by the southern Sumatra region The Chairman of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of South Sumatra stated that the downgrade of SMB II Airport's status will hit the tourism sector in South Sumatra particularly to hotel and restaurant business owners PHRI Sumsel hopes that the central government will review the change of status Kurnim believes that if the government wants to prevent people from traveling abroad easily especially for tourism or vacation purposes they should improve the quality of tourism in every region to the maximum extent possible Bali's tourism quality is already excellent and many people choose to vacation there rather than abroad Also read: Downsizing Airport Status is Believed to Encourage Domestic Connectivity if the government wants to prevent the community from seeking medical treatment abroad they must improve the infrastructure and services of hospitals within the country The government should consider the fate of citizens who genuinely need medical treatment abroad due to the limitations of hospital equipment in the country "With the downgrading of a number of airports many citizens will have difficulties seeking medical treatment abroad due to longer time Regarding the impact of the downgrade of SMB II Airport's status considers that it will not have a significant effect This is because foreign investors or foreign tourists can still go to Palembang by making a transit first at other international airports The atmosphere of the former abandoned international arrivals terminal at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang the local government of South Sumatra is trying to increase domestic flight routes to and from Palembang particularly Palembang-Batam and Palembang-Jakarta The aim is to facilitate access for potential foreign visitors to Palembang and also for Palembang residents who want to travel abroad "The downgrade of SMB II Airport's status does not mean Palembang is isolated from the international community We still have the opportunity to develop all potential here including attracting foreign investors or tourists," said Agus Also read: Pontianak Supadio Airport Status Changes, Residents Disadvantaged Agus explained that they have already fought to propose to the Ministry of Transportation to reopen international flights to and from Palembang which is a necessity for Palembang or South Sumatra the Ministry of Transportation decided to downgrade the status of SMB II Airport from international to domestic the decision is not considered final or permanent if improvements are made in Palembang or South Sumatra especially in increasing the potential for international flight arrivals and departures the status of SMB II Airport is not impossible to change again Exterior atmosphere of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang now Agus is pushing for all relevant agencies to optimize all potential including the management of SMB II Airport the management of SMB II Airport is beyond the authority of the local government we are ready to support all necessary needs for the improvement of the airport's quality as long as it is possible," he said Cari English Palembang Airport's Status Decline Risks Hitting South Sumatra's Tourism World TEKS › English›Palembang Airport's Status.. Iklan Palembang Airport's Status Decline Risks Hitting South Sumatra's Tourism World The decline in the status of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport risks hampering the development of investment and tourism in South Sumatra Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/ADRIAN FAJRIANSYAHThe atmosphere at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang after no longer having international airport status KOMPAS - The downgrading of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport from an international to a domestic class is considered a heavy blow to several sectors in Palembang or South Sumatra This is a risk that could hinder the development of investment and tourism in the region known as "Bumi Sriwijaya" Also read: Tourism Actors and Observers Criticize Revocation of International Status at 17 Airports The Chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Sumsel when contacted from Palembang on Tuesday (April 30 said that the downgrade of SMB II Airport's status would drastically reduce visits from foreign tourists to Palembang or Sumsel This is because traveling to Palembang from abroad will drain energy and time as well as incur higher costs due to having to transit at other international airports it is difficult to increase domestic or local tourist visits as there are limited tourist destinations in Palembang or South Sumatra natural tourism is solely dependent on the Musi River while man-made tourist spots are very limited all of this will become a factor that decreases hotel occupancy rates and restaurant customers The atmosphere of the flight from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Palembang Airport 2024) after it no longer holds the status as an international airport hotel and restaurant business owners in South Sumatra were greatly assisted by visits from foreign tourists dominated by those from Malaysia and Singapore there were 10 flights from Palembang to Malaysia and seven flights from Palembang to Singapore per week," he said According to a report by Kompas.id on April 12 there were 110 aircraft movements at SMB II Airport every day SMB II Airport only serves no more than 30 flights per day The phenomenon will also threaten the sustainability of international sports tourism programs which have become Palembang or South Sumatra's main attraction for attracting tourists It is not unlikely that the assets of the Jakabaring Sports Complex which are a legacy of the 2004 National Sports Week the sports complex was a regular host for a number of international events that attracted domestic and foreign tourists At least according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) the number of foreign visitors from major countries who came through SMB II Airport reached its peak before and after Palembang became the host of the 2018 Asian Games hotel and restaurant businesses in South Sumatra were greatly aided by the visits of foreign tourists there were 10 flights from Palembang to Malaysia and seven flights from Palembang to Singapore per week Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Palembang Airport The number of foreign tourist visits reached 14,701 people in 2017 Foreign tourists who visited mostly came from Malaysia their number of visits decreased during the pandemic and 1,130 people in 2022 and 24 people in 2023 "With the absence of direct international flights to Palembang organizers of international sports championships will think twice about holding their events here This is because bringing athletes or teams participating in the relevant championship will be more troublesome due to having to make a transit before coming to Palembang," said Kurmin The head of the South Sumatra Culture and Tourism Agency mentioned during the launch of the South Sumatra Tourism Calendar 2024 in Palembang at the end of March that one of the challenges facing the tourism industry in South Sumatra is the lack of full accessibility One of the reasons for this is the suspension of international flights due to the pandemic "International flights are very important to promote the tourism appeal of South Sumatra widely at least to neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Singapore The goal is for the tourism industry here to become more vibrant," said Aufa Passengers who have just landed at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang Regarding the impact of the downgrade of SMB II Airport status Acting Governor of South Sumatra Agus Fatoni actually considers it to have no significant effect This is because foreign investors and foreign tourists can still go to Palembang by transiting first at other international airports The goal is to facilitate access for potential foreign visitors to Palembang or Palembang residents who wish to travel abroad "The downgrade of SMB II Airport status does not mean Palembang is isolated from the international community We still have the opportunity to develop all the potential here including attracting investors or foreign tourists to come here," said Agus The atmosphere of the former international arrival terminal at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang now Agus is pushing for all relevant agencies to optimize all available potentials including to the management of SMB II Airport to continuously improve its services we are ready to support all necessary needs for the improvement of airport quality as long as it is possible," he said a lawyer from Palembang Legal Aid Foundation said: “All three companies named in this environmental damages suit failed to respond to the Palembang District Court’s summons for the first and second hearings The parties then underwent a 30-day court-ordered mediation process the defendants did not respond to the plaintiffs’ summary of claim meaning the case will progress to formal hearings and these brave residents will soon get their day in court.” lawyers for the plaintiffs presented claims for material damages arising from the smoke haze in the order of between IDR 200,000 to IDR 200,000,000 (USD 12 – 12,000) along with immaterial damages of IDR 10b per plaintiff (USD 626,000) including for emotional damages and loss of the right to a healthy environment Following today’s hearing Greenpeace Indonesia made an application to intervene as an interested party concerned about the environment and in solidarity with the haze victims’ efforts for justice Global Head of Greenpeace Indonesia’s Forest Campaign said: “Through an intervention we aim to emphasise the urgent need for justice for victims of peatland fires These three corporations have harmed the health of communities and the nation triggered environmental destruction and exacerbated the climate crisis through massive carbon emissions The court must hold them accountable – not only to compensate the victims but also to restore our shared environment that they have damaged through clearing forests and draining peatlands,” said Global Head of Forest Campaign for Indonesia at Greenpeace The pulp and paper concessions run by PT Bumi Mekar Hijau (BMH) and PT Sebangun Bumi Andalas Wood Industries (SBA Wood Industries) are located within the Sugihan River-Lumpur River peat landscape Forest clearing and peatland draining to convert the landscape into plantations for the pulp and paper industry damages biodiversity and releases the peat’s massive carbon reserves that were accumulated over many thousands of years making a substantial contribution to global warming This land conversion for monoculture acacia plantations destroys natural ecosystems through species loss and because companies must first drain the peatlands to grow acacia burned areas in the three corporations’ concessions spanned 473,000 hectares – 92% of the total burned area within the Sugihan River-Lumpur River peat landscape Furthermore 175,000 hectares of the area was hit by fires recurring in the same place compounding damage and illustrating corporate negligence Greenpeace Indonesia’s research findings indicate that the business activities of PT BMH, PT BAP, and PT SBA Wood Industries are a significant source of dangerous air pollution these companies’ activities and the haze from their concessions substantially contribute to the climate crisis “Carbon emissions from this peatland drainage these fires and the resulting haze clearly hinder emission reduction efforts and jeopardize Indonesia’s climate targets,” Kiki added support for the smoke haze victims has poured in from South Sumatran community groups dozens of students and community members from South Sumatra displayed a banner outside the courthouse with the message “Belum Merdeka dari Asap” (Still Not Free From Haze) Kartika Lestari from local NGO Komunitas Rawang said: “Support from all these parties is incredibly meaningful for we the people of South Sumatra fighting against the haze proves that the fight against haze from forest and peatland fires is a fight for their future.” Notes to editors[1] PT BMH, PT BAP, and PT SBA Wood Industries are listed as part of the APP Business Group in documents submitted during the company’s application to re-associate with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).[2] Photos and videos are available for download. ContactsIgor O’Neill, Greenpeace Indonesia – [email protected] Press release from South Sumatra Smoke Suit Initiative (Inisiasi Sumatera Selatan Penggugat Asap – ISSPA):Greenpeace Indonesia In its revised Principles and Criteria the RSPO has scored an ‘own goal’ by weakening its commitment to ensuring No Deforestation Cari English PSEL in Palembang is targeted to be built starting August 2023 TEKS › English›PSEL in Palembang is targeted .. Iklan PSEL in Palembang is targeted to be built starting August 2023 After a delay of nearly six years the construction of a waste management facility for electricity in Palembang is planned to begin in August 2023 The facility can generate around 20 megawatts of electricity 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 Activity at the Sukawinatan Palembang Final Processing Site (TPA) about 800 tons of waste are collected every day KOMPAS — After a delay of almost six years the construction of a waste management facility for electricity in Palembang This technology is expected to be a solution to the unresolved waste management problem in Palembang The Head of the Palembang City Environmental Agency stated on Monday (10/7/2023) that the development of a waste management system for electricity generation (PSEL) has shown a positive outlook PSEL in Palembang will be developed by PT Indo Green Power The electricity produced will be sold to PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) PT Indo Green Power and PLN are exploring a power purchase agreement that is expected to be completed together with the first stone laying of the PSEL construction Mayor of Palembang Harnojoyo will attend an invitation from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) on Friday (14/7/2023) to discuss the PSEL development plan "This program is one of the national strategic projects so it must be a priority for all parties," said Akhmad Officials used heavy equipment to arrange landfill piles at Sukawinatan landfill site The construction of PSEL is planned to begin in August 2023 in the Keramasan area with a factory area of ​​approximately 8 hectares "PT Indo Green Power has approximately 22 hectares of land so that the construction of the factory can be carried out immediately," said Akhmad The development process of the PSEL is estimated to take around 18 months we are targeting that the PSEL in Palembang can be operational by 2025," he said Also read: Cities Contributing to Garbage The construction of the PSEL in Palembang was actually planned about six years ago the construction process has not been carried out because the purchase agreement between PLN and a third-party company has not yet reached a consensus The development of the project finally found a breakthrough after President Joko Widodo instructed to accelerate the process of agreements related to the stalled national strategic project An officer is cleaning up the banks of Musi River from waste Based on the study by the Palembang City Government the potential waste from rivers in Palembang reaches 90 tonnes dominated by household waste Akhmad stated that the project's environmental impact analysis (amdal) document is targeted to be completed this month PSEL in Palembang will need around 1,000 tons of waste raw material per day to generate around 20 megawatts of electricity the required waste raw materials are only around 800 tons Also read: Indonesian Food Waste Reaches IDR 330 Trillion The need for waste to operate the PSEL can be fulfilled as the pile of waste in Palembang reaches 1,300 tons per day "Most of it is household waste," said Akhmad Akhmad stated that it can be reduced by increasing public awareness to reduce waste production and start managing waste from home "Many citizens are not aware that waste has economic value waste accumulation can certainly be reduced," he said The pile of organic waste is used as one of the planting media in the Buddhi Garden in Banyuasin Regency The planting process begins with pouring organic waste and then covering it with several planting media and probiotic fluids This method is expected to reduce waste piles The Head of the Water Resources Division of the Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning of Palembang City stated that pile of rubbish has been one of the causes of flood disasters in the city This is due to blockages in drainage caused by rubbish which obstruct the optimal function of the drainage system The garbage in Palembang not only appears on land it is estimated that there are about 90 tons of garbage coming from rivers in Palembang the role of the community in not littering in the river is very important to reduce the risk of floods "This effort must be made because most of the garbage comes from households," said Marlina we are targeting that PSEL in Palembang will be operational by 2025 Officials from the Palembang City Environmental and Sanitation Agency have carried out the waste disposal of rubbish collected from the banks of the Musi River in Palembang Executive Director of Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (Walhi) in South Sumatra stated that before the PSEL (Indonesia's National Waste Disposal System) is implemented the government must ensure that waste management at the source can run smoothly "The facilities and infrastructure for household waste disposal must be available," he said it must be ensured that the raw materials needed for PSEL are truly available "Don't let poor planning cause PSEL in Palembang to fail," said Yuliusman we should not let PSEL suffer the same fate as the waste-to-energy power plant (PLTSa) in Sukawinatan Final Processing Site The 500 kW PLTSa plant is not functioning due to inadequate supply of methane gas It is considered to have occurred due to insufficient planning "Waste management must be carried out comprehensively and integratedly so that this program does not harm the government's budget," said Yuliusman Villagers across Ogan Komering Ilir regency in South Sumatra file a lawsuit demanding compensation for financial losses and health impacts of wildfire-induced haze from three pulp and paper companies that allegedly caused forest and land fire in the regency Activists from Greenpeace Indonesia and other environmental groups stage a protest in front of the Palembang District Court in South Sumatra on Aug A coalition of civil groups and villagers living across Ogan Komering Ilir regency have filed a lawsuit demanding compensation from three companies which allegedly caused forest and land fires in the regency for financial loss and health problems caused by haze from the fires PHOTO: GREENPEACE/ABRIANSYAH LIBERTO/THE JAKARTA POST PALEMBANG – Marda Ellius is always stressed out and worried about her and her children’s health whenever flames engulfs a forest located near her house in Bangsal village When the haze from forest and land fires hits the village she always feels the air temperature getting hotter and suffers from coughing due to a lack of clean air The fires also disrupt the family’s income because she cannot go to the plantation to tap and harvest rubber prompting her to become one of the plaintiffs who are suing three corporations with histories of causing wildfires in the area “I became a plaintiff to push for the companies and the government to think more about the environment,” Marda said on Aug when she and other plaintiffs filed their petitions with the Palembang district court in South Sumatra With the support of a coalition of environmental and civil groups several villagers across Ogan Komering Ilir joined forces in the lawsuit against three companies all of which are subsidiaries of giant paper producer Asia Pulp and Paper (APP): PT Bumi Mekar Hijau PT Bumi Andalas Permai and PT Sebangun Bumi Andalas Wood Industries The first hearing on the lawsuit was held on Thursday rubber tappers and environmentalists—accuse the three companies of being responsible for the wildfires that triggered haze in South Sumatra and other surrounding areas in 2015 El Niño occurred in the Pacific Ocean and triggered hotter drier and more prolonged dry seasons in many parts of Indonesia which fueled forest and land fires in high-risk areas such as South Sumatra were burned in the province during those three hot years Read also: Malaysia blames Indonesian fires for haze, poor air quality Female villagers led the lawsuit as they often face the highest risks whenever wildfires occur said Mutia Maharani who leads the Palembang Female Solidarity Community especially pregnant mothers and their children are among the groups most vulnerable to the health impacts of forest and land fires with people often suffering from respiratory infections and other health complaints due to the haze and heat also rely on the natural resources in the forest for their livelihood The wildfires may destroy their land and directly impact their economic resilience Environmental groups recorded fires engulfing around 254,787 ha of land in the concessions held by the three companies between 2015 and 2020 Authorities punished the three pulp and paper companies for the repeated fires but wildfires were still detected in their concessions last year said forest campaigner Belgis Habiba with Greenpeace Indonesia such as land clearing or peatland drainage making it more prone to fires that trigger haze The drainage and burning of peatland also releases the carbon held inside the wetland worsening the climate crisis caused by the emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases “It even halts Indonesia’s efforts to achieve its climate target,” Belgis said referring to the government’s target to reach net-zero emissions by 2060 Indonesia is aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 31.89 percent independently or 43.2 percent with international support Forest and land use are among the most emitting sectors due to the rampant forest and land fires as well as deforestation across the archipelago Read also: Indonesia’s forest fires decline by 30 percent despite El Niño: Ministry The lawsuit is the first time citizens have demanded strict liability from legal or business entities for the losses they suffered from environmentally damaging acts said Ipan Widodo of the Palembang Legal Aid Institute (LBH Palembang) “This fight is a new chapter in the development of environmental law in Indonesia,” he said “This is the new style of the people’s climate fight.” Spokesperson for the three companies Iwan Setiawan did not respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit Cari English The Ups and Downs of Old House Tourism in Palembang TEKS › English›The Ups and Downs of Old House.. Iklan The Ups and Downs of Old House Tourism in Palembang If there is attention old houses and buildings on the banks of the Musi River can become a mainstay destination on "Earth Sriwijaya" 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 Pasang Surut Wisata Rumah Tua di Palembang The atmosphere of the Al Munawar Arab Village pier in the 13 Ulu district Although there are no beaches or mountains has a variety of old houses and buildings to develop historical trade tourism on the banks of the Musi River due to the ebb and flow of government attention some of that potential has died out and some are staggering I still remember the time leading up to the Palembang-Jakarta 2018 Asian Games in Palembang in mid-2017 the government of South Sumatra Province and the government of Palembang City were enthusiastic about beautifying a number of old houses that were silent witnesses to past trading on the banks of the Musi River Among these old houses were eight houses built by an ulama and trader from South Yemen in the Arab Al Munawar Village around the 18th century Also read: Developing River Potential, Palembang Asked for Bangkok's Example the government repainted the houses with various architectures there were improvements made to the access roads in the area The government tirelessly holds activities in the village located in the 13 Ulu subdistrict The village is at the peak of its popularity attracting hundreds to thousands of tourists from within and outside of South Sumatra as well as overseas Activities of residents in Arab Al Munawar Village "The tourism industry provides many benefits which is popular among locals," said Ubaidillah Al Khirid (39) the tourism success is almost non-existent What remains are only faded paintings on the walls of houses The tourism industry provides many benefits The revenue from tickets worth Rp 5,000 per person can be directly felt by the community Arab Village is no different from other villages because there are no more regular activities and few visitors Ubaidillah said that after the Asian Games 2018 the government's attention gradually decreased The situation worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic which made the village closed to the public tourist visits only come from students or researchers Occasionally there are tourism officials who come to eat here usually only one group per month," said Ubaidillah the sentiment of a few citizens towards tourism has sharpened once again "Since being designated as a tourism village in 2017 there has been pros and cons among the citizens those who were against it were not too vocal because they still felt its benefits those who are against it have been more vocal because tourism has become more lackluster," he said Tragic fate was also experienced by houses in Kampung Kapitan which is suspected to be the first Chinese ethnic village in Palembang that has existed since the 17th century The name "Kapitan" is attached to the village because it was the residence of Chinese officers with the rank of captain or captain who worked for the Dutch Colonial Government Also read: Struggling to care for the children of the Musi River in Palembang When Palembang was intensively promoting tourism through the Visit Musi 2008 program the hundreds of-year-old traditional houses in Kampung Kapitan have lost their prestige as tourism assets There are three main houses with unique architecture that combines Palembang and Indies styles in the village located in Kelurahan 7 Ulu despite being declared a cultural heritage site in 2011 one house in the southwest corner has actually been dismantled and turned into a mosque in recent years The atmosphere of two main houses in Kampung Kapitan The road access to the village is getting worse The surrounding environment is filthy and haunted due to the risk of thuggery a group of youths use the corners of the area as a place to consume drinks or illegal substances the village remains isolated from the Palembang tourism scene "This is because the government has only half-heartedly developed tourism in the area," said Helmy Yahya (61) a prominent figure from Palembang whose parents' house is located right next to Kampung Kapitan who received permission from the Mayor of Palembang to manage a 20-hectare plot of land in Kampung Kapitan invited 17 potential investors to develop the area they withdrew their intention due to lack of government support in ensuring convenient transportation access and a clean Helmy and other potential investors were unable to build there because the permit was changed by the government to Spiritual Protection The situation is concerning inside one of the main houses in Kapitan Village Palembang has sufficient capital to become a center of historical This is because Palembang has the Musi River which records the history of global trade since the Sriwijaya Kingdom era (7th-13th centuries) until now Palembang is also located between Jakarta and Singapore making it potential to attract both domestic and foreign tourists "The obstacle is that there has yet to be a leader with the same level of commitment as Eddy Santana in Palembang Eddy dared to clean up the dirty traditional market and the den of thugs turning it into Plaza BKB which has become the face of tourism in Palembang and South Sumatra," said Helmy Also read: Tourist attractions on the banks of the Musi River will be more diverse The government has yet to show serious attention to old houses or other buildings that still exist as tourist destinations Baba Ong Boen Tjit's house in the 3-4 Ulu district To get to the house which is about 300 years old and owned by a Chinese merchant named Ong Eng Twan there is a road access but it is inadequate The road is no wider than a meter and passes through a densely populated village that is full of trash and has an unpleasant smell Another alternative is to use river transportation The journey using a ketek boat from Plaza BKB to Baba Boen Tjit's house only takes 5-10 minutes and is comfortable the ketek boat drivers at Plaza BKB often set unreasonable prices searching for a ketek boat at other locations is relatively difficult Traveling by ketek boat over the Musi River to Baba Ong Ong Boen Tjit's house in the 3-4 Ulu Village of Palembang "This is what many tourists complain to us about we are forced to stop our coffee shop business here During the two-month operation between December 2021 and February 2022 the road here was crowded and congested," said Ani Srimayanti (50) According to historian Kemas Ari Panji from the State Islamic University of Raden Fatah in Palembang empowering through the tourism sector is an ideal way to preserve old houses and buildings on the banks of the Musi River not all heirs are financially capable of maintaining houses or buildings that are usually made of high-quality materials Also read: Restoring the Nickname of Venice from the East comprehensive tourism development has not been carried out yet This makes the benefits of tourism not noticeable enough which ultimately can lower the awareness of the locals in preserving the heritage of old houses and buildings the historical houses and buildings could disappear like one historic house in Kampung Kapitan," he said admitted that there is still no optimal coordination between agencies to develop tourism Despite his authority being limited to promotional activities they cannot address other issues such as cleanliness the Palembang Spatial Planning (Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah or RTRW) has not been friendly towards tourism recently the government has made revisions that allow for development on the riverbank "Hopefully the RTRW revision can provide a breath of fresh air for the world of tourism in Palembang," said Sulaiman The existence of historic and uniquely architectural old houses or buildings on the banks of the Musi River proves that Palembang has no shortage of potential tourist attractions If there is full attention from the government these old houses or buildings could become the main destination in the "Land of Sriwijaya" Cari English Power Outages in Sumatra Gradually Recover, 2.5 Million PLN Services Return to Normal TEKS › 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Iklan Power Outages in Sumatra Gradually Recover 2.5 Million PLN Services Return to Normal Electricity flow is gradually returning to normal in Palembang and Jambi but is still hampered in the Bandar Lampung area Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS ADRIAN FAJRIANSYAHHaji Dowa's model warung in Bukit Sangkal Village The blackout in the Sumbagsel region lasted from 11.00 am until night time PALEMBANG, KOMPAS — After experiencing disruption for more than 15 hours, electricity conditions in the southern part of Sumatra gradually recovered electricity was flowing again in 78 percent of the area except in Bandar Lampung which was still experiencing blackouts until 09.30 WIB "At 07.00, electricity conditions for 78 percent of customers in the South Sumatra, Jambi and Bengkulu areas had returned to normal. "PLN continues to strive for electricity normalization up to 100 percent," said Iwan Arissetyadhi Communications & TJSL Main Distribution Unit for South Sumatra field officers continue to strive for normalization "Please pray and support the community so that field officers can carry out normalization as soon as possible smoothly," he said Also read: Business Actors Hit by Electricity Disturbances in South Sumatra According to Kompas, electricity disturbances in Jambi City are gradually recovering starting Wednesday at 03.00 WIB electricity was still out until Wednesday at 09.30 WIB electricity came back on Tuesday night at around 20.30 WIB The dark atmosphere in one of the settlements in the Ilir Timur II District of Palembang The electricity disruption in the South Sumatra region has been occurring since 11 a.m and is still ongoing in some areas until 8 p.m Residents have complained about the situation as it severely disrupts their activities Via the Instagram account @pln_palembang, Wednesday, PLN explained that electricity for 2.5 million customers in the Sumbagsel area had returned to normal they continue to strive to normalize the electricity system in the areas of South Sumatra Jambi and Bengkulu which are still affected the electricity condition of 2.5 million customers in South Sumatra Gradual normalization of distribution networks to other affected customers is also being continued," as written on pln_palembang's account it is mentioned that the blackout occurred due to disruptions in the 275 kV Lubuklinggau-Lahat extra high voltage air transmission network (SUTET) The transmission system is an interconnected network that is linked to several areas in Sumatra The electricity disruption had a widespread impact in five provinces The disruption of high-load transmission networks causes power plants to automatically shut down and require time to restart load management is required to maintain electrical stability in affected areas PLN has deployed hundreds of personnel who remain on standby in the field and also in the control center for the speedy restoration of the entire system," explained @pln_palembang the electricity disturbance had a widespread impact in five provinces load management is needed to maintain electricity stability in the five provinces This caused the power supply in Riau Province and the northern Sumatra region to also be indirectly affected The temporary cause of the disturbance was due to a lightning arrester (LA) device exploding This caused the Lubuklinggau-Lahat 275 kV SUTET cable to go out answered that his party was still focused on the recovery process we have not provided this information," said Iwan the electricity condition in most of its areas gradually recovered starting from 8:30 PM This is highly appreciated by the community which mostly experienced a power outage since Tuesday at 11:00 AM They also hope that the disturbance that caused Palembang to be in complete darkness will not happen again A power outage occurred in the regions of Lampung due to a disruption in the transmission of the 275 kV Lubuk Linggau-Lahat SUTT in South Sumatra The power outage lasted from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and has not yet been fully restored This condition has disrupted the activities of the community across various business sectors One example is the Dowa Model shop on Hasan Kasim Brigjen Street in Palembang was overjoyed when the lights in her house suddenly came back on at around 20:30 on Tuesday (4/6/2024) which meant the power outage since 11:00 had ended Mutiarani quickly turned on the air conditioner so that her child could sleep comfortably her child appeared restless due to the heat and continued sweating "Electricity has been out since around 11:00 earlier The most unfortunate one is my two-year-old child Especially as the weather in Palembang is currently very hot the air still feels stuffy," said Mutiarani who resides in a settlement in Ilir Timur II District Along with the electricity being turned on in the Ilir Timur II area several residents living in other areas also reported that electricity in their homes has been restored They are very grateful because they cannot stand being without electricity for too long "It has been a long time since Palembang experienced a power outage like this power disruptions like this will not happen again because they are very inconvenient – cooking rice is disrupted Cari English Prayer for the Country from the Oldest Temple in Palembang TEKS › English›Prayer for the Country from.. Iklan Prayer for the Country from the Oldest Temple in Palembang It is hoped that the family spirit contained in Chinese New Year can be transmitted for Indonesian peace in the 2024 elections 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 Doa untuk Negeri dari Kelenteng Tertua di Palembang Workers clean the statue of a deity at the Chandra Nadi Temple Ahead of the Chinese New Year 2575 or Imlek in 2024 the temple management conducted a ritual to clean the statue of the deity also known as Imlek in the year 2024 approaches the Chandra Nadi Temple or Soei Goeat Kiong in Palembang performs a ritual to clean the statue of their deity This is a sacred act of self-purification to welcome the new year the community and management of the oldest temple in Palembang are hoping for a peaceful Chinese New Year that would bring peace for Indonesia in conducting the General Election in 2024 William (39) visited the Chandra Nadi Temple to pray for the week to welcome the Chinese New Year which falls on February 10 He took a number of hiong soa aka incense for prayer on 12 altars or prayer tables Also read: Ahead of Chinese New Year, Generous Shares with the Papal in North Jakarta William said a prayer and held up the burning hiong soa in front of each altar He spent about a minute at each altar before placing some hiong soa in the hiolo aka ash barrel for incense and moving on to another altar The prayer ritual ends after burning several sheets of kim cua or gold paper in a small pagoda-shaped kiln in the front yard of the temple William's face glowed after performing the series of prayers praying at the temple has become our weekly tradition we will come again to pray at the temple," said William William prayed at Chandra Nadi temple or Soei Goeat Kiong in Palembang especially for praying for the peace of Indonesia which will undergo a major event in the form of the 2024 General Election voting exactly four days after the Chinese New Year on February 14th He hopes that all Indonesian citizens who support certain candidates especially in the presidential/vice presidential election will remain united regardless of the outcome of the 2024 General Election I pray that my life will go smoother and better than last year (the year that will end) I also pray that our peaceful community life can continue to be maintained after the 2024 election There should be no disturbances related to the election result it is the best for our country," said William." automatically the life of each individual will be disrupted we hope for the best for this country during the upcoming election voting 13 workers at the Chandra Nadi Temple are busy cleaning hundreds of small to large statues of gods and goddesses as well as cleaning every corner of the rooms the head of the Dewi Pengasih Palembang Foundation that manages the Chandra Nadi Temple said that followers of Tridharma must undergo a self-cleansing ritual a week before Chinese New Year All of that was done to start the new year with a cleaner life "We clean all the dirt that existed in the previous year (the year that will end) What we did imperfectly in the previous year We need to introspect ourselves so that we can become better in the future," he said Workers were cleaning a god statue at the Chandra Nadi Temple or Soei Goeat Kiong in Palembang self-cleansing is necessary to rid oneself of negative traits there is a tradition of forgiving and strengthening bonds of camaraderie The spirit of togetherness is hoped to also be carried and spread during the 2024 election "Even though there is no specific directive I believe the thousands of people who pray at this temple will pray for the peace and safety of our nation the life of every individual will be disturbed we hope for the best for this country during the upcoming election." said Harun (Note: no forbidden words in this article) Also read: Imlek Comes Early at Tangerang Old Market In addition to the constant flow of positive prayers the Chandra Nadi Temple provides an example of living in harmony amidst differences The temple is believed to be the oldest in Palembang A certificate from the Department of Religion of the South Sumatra Regional Guidance of the Buddhist Community the temple has become a symbol of tolerance between different ethnic groups and religions in "Bumi Sriwijaya" The temple's officials actively participated in the establishment of the mosque a few years ago The atmosphere of Chandra Nadi Temple or Soei Goeat Kiong in Palembang the Chandra Nadi temple located in the 10 Ulu Palembang area also employs several Muslims While their colleagues who believe in Taoism which is one of the teachings of Tridharma cleaned the statues of the gods and goddesses the Muslim workers ensured that the surrounding environment remained clean the temple has been a symbol of tolerance between ethnic groups and religious communities in 'Sriwijaya Land' Some also ensure security is maintained so that congregants can worship devoutly "I have been working here for years and have never had a bad experience due to differences in ethnicity or beliefs Also read: Amurva Bhumi Temple Cleaning Ritual Besides the prayers offered by William and Harun the spirit of tolerance from the Chandra Nadi Temple is expected to be emulated in order to create a conducive atmosphere during the 2024 election If people from different ethnicities and religions can live harmoniously together those with differing political views should also remain peaceful in their approach to the 2024 election competition Cari English Incomplete Documents, Imported Oil Tanker from China Detained TEKS › English›Incomplete Documents Imported Oil Tanker from China Detained If allowed to operate the tanker from China will be dangerous for Indonesian crews and shipping Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/ADRIAN FAJRIANSYAHTrade Minister Zulkifli Hasan gave a press statement after inspecting an imported oil tanker from China that was detained at the PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) port in Palembang on Wednesday (May 8th PALEMBANG, KOMPAS — Because it did not comply with operational suitability documents, an imported oil tanker from China was detained by officers under the Ministry of Trade This is an effort to anticipate risks that could harm Indonesian ship crews and shipping Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan after checking the ship at the PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Palembang dock said that the oil tanker named Zin Yun 1 hull was used ship The ship was imported by a company to operate in Palembang A ship weighing 1,970 tons was seized by the team of Non-New Capital Goods Importation (BMTB) at the Post-Border area of the Medan Trade Supervision Office (BPTN) in North Sumatra The ship did not meet one of the requirements in the import document set by the Ministry of Trade this vessel worth almost IDR 60 billion (specifically IDR 50.9 billion) has not completed one of its import documents it will harm both the community and the government," said Zulkifli Also read: Import of Product Samples for the Footwear Industry is Now Restricted-Free The condition of an imported oil tanker from China which was seized by the Ministry of Trade at the dock of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) in Palembang on Wednesday (May 8 his team will impose administrative penalties on the company that imported the ship While completing the requirements in the import documents the empty ship will be re-exported or returned to its country of origin The ship can be brought back and operated if it meets these requirements "If you continue to commit violations like this the company concerned will be blacklisted." "If it is blacklisted the company's business license can no longer be used or the business will be closed," he said Also read: Trade Minister's Visit Amid Food Price Volatility the regulation of ships like this has only been done for the first time the regulation of other violations that harm the community is quite routine they regulated the sale of 3-kilogram gas canisters that turned out to have less capacity than advertised They also once regulated public fuel filling stations (SPBU) because the amount of fuel received by consumers was less than what they purchased Based on the Paben area system of BPTN Medan the ship does not yet have the necessary business licensing documents in accordance with Ministry of Trade Regulation Number 51 of 2020 regarding Inspection and Supervision of Import Trade after Passing through the Paben area the Ministry of Trade cracked down on a steel factory because its products did not meet the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) we cracked down on a steel field the size of a football field because it did not meet the SNI the steel worth almost IDR 300 billion (exactly IDR 257 billion) could be fatal for the community as buildings and bridges constructed using the product could collapse,” said Zulkifli Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan inspected an oil tanker imported from China that was secured by the Ministry of Trade at the PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Palembang dock on Wednesday (8/5/2024) Director General of Consumer Protection and Trade Compliance at the Ministry of Trade Moga Simatupang stated that the ship was sent from China on March 27 and arrived in Palembang on April 18 which was produced in 2006 or falls under the category of BMTB Group C was imported by a company with the initials PT AR The ship will be operated in Palembang to transport oil and asphalt the ship has already paid taxes and import duties in accordance with the Import Goods Notification (PIB) regulations the ship does not yet have a business licensing document in accordance with the Minister of Trade Regulation No 51 of 2020 concerning Inspection and Supervision of Import Trade After Passing Through Paben Areas the ship must first receive technical considerations from the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Industry regarding operational feasibility testing both for the crew and Indonesia's shipping industry," said Moga their team is taking action in the form of a written warning or administrative measures against the company that imported the ship according to the Minister of Trade Regulation No 36 of 2023 concerning Import Policies and Regulations the ship must be re-exported first before fulfilling the related requirements," he said a state-owned fertilizer producer and subsidiary of Pupuk Indonesia has secured a financing agreement worth Rp 9.3 trillion ($591.6 million) from a group of lenders to construct a new factory in Palembang This project is a collaboration between the state-run construction company and China-based Wuhuan Engineering Company The new factory will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology aimed at increasing productivity and efficiency according to Pupuk Indonesia's President Director Rahmad Pribadi The factory is expected to have a daily production capacity of approximately 1,350 tons of ammonia fertilizer and 2,750 tons of urea fertilizer all achieved with significantly lower energy consumption Adhi Karya revealed that it will be responsible for 15.1 percent of the total construction project valued at Rp 1.4 trillion ($89 million) Construction is scheduled to commence by the end of the year and is expected to be completed within 40 months "The plant is anticipated to address domestic demand for subsidized fertilizers thus supporting the productivity of Indonesian farmers and bolstering the country's food security program," Adhi Karya CEO Entus Asnawi Mukhson said.