Cari English What Happened to Nia, the Girl Selling Fried Food in Padang Pariaman? TEKS › English›What Happened to Nia the Girl Selling Fried Food in Padang Pariaman A fried food seller in Padang Pariaman was found dead buried naked 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/YOLA SASTRAEli Marlina (44) the mother of the late Nia Kurnia Sari (18) holds a photo of her second daughter out of four siblings What is the chronology of the discovery of Nia Kurnia Sari's body and what actions were taken by the police How did Nia's family respond and what were their hopes What are the results of the autopsy and interim investigation into Nia's death What was Nia's life like before the tragic incident and what were her dreams How did the public and authorities react to Nia's case The family first looked for Nia on Friday night they only found her hijab and her merchandise on the side of the road Despite the search being conducted until early morning The family finally decided to report to the police the next day A joint team consisting of the police and the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) continues intensive search efforts Local residents are also participating in the search They expanded the search area to the garden and forest areas The police are currently collecting evidence and questioning witnesses Investigators are also waiting for autopsy results to determine the exact cause of Nia's death such as the possibility of blunt force trauma The police are trying to find more witnesses to strengthen the suspicion and reveal who the perpetrator was behind Nia's tragic death Also read: Frequently Missing, Girl Selling Fried Food in Padang Pariaman Dies Buried Without Clothes Nia's family is deeply saddened and devastated by her death said that she will not be at peace until the perpetrator who killed her daughter is caught and punished severely Eli hopes that the police can immediately arrest the perpetrator responsible for the death of his second daughter He even wanted the death penalty for the perpetrator the actions taken against Nia were very cruel and inhumane Eli's feelings of grief and loss grew every time he remembered Nia Nia's extended family also hopes that justice will be served They believe that Nia was not a victim of robbery including a gold ring and the money from her trading Belief strengthens their determination to demand justice and ensure that the perpetrator receives an appropriate punishment The presence of these items indicates that the motive behind this crime is likely not economic The extended family hopes that this case will be thoroughly investigated and the perpetrator will be arrested soon so that there will be no more victims experiencing similar tragic fate The support of the community and the attention of the authorities towards this case serve as a moral encouragement for the family to keep demanding justice Thorough and fair investigation by the police is expected to uncover the truth behind Nia's death and provide peace for the family who have lost a beloved member Also read: Family Hopes Murderer of Fried Food Seller Girl Will Be Caught Soon The atmosphere of the house of the late Nia Kurnia Sari (18) which was the residence of the deceased and her family in Korong Pasa Surau A more detailed autopsy is still needed to determine whether there were other injuries that may not have been visible to outside observation, including signs of sexual violence Preliminary investigations also revealed that Nia was last seen on Friday afternoon while selling fried food around the village Nia's merchandise and hijab were found in the bushes by the roadside leading to her house strengthening suspicions that she was attacked on her way home the location of the incident was relatively quiet and far from crowds This is considered to have made Nia vulnerable to becoming a victim of crime Police continue to look for additional witnesses and match statements with evidence found in the field to identify the perpetrator clothing and several other pieces of evidence have been found around the scene of the incident and are being further analyzed by the investigative team Investigators are also trying to uncover the motive behind the murder which is thought to be related to immoral acts This investigation was carried out carefully so that there were no errors in the legal process and so that justice for Nia could be upheld Also read: Nia's Dreams Are Shattered, the Girl Selling Fried Food is the Family's Hope Nia Kurnia Sari is known as an independent and hard-working girl even though she comes from a poor family is a single parent who supports her children by selling fried food while roaming around Nia helps lighten the family's burden by selling fried foods every afternoon after school Nia can earn additional income that is used for the daily needs of her family including buying food ingredients and household supplies Nia has a big dream of continuing her education to a higher level She aspires to go to college and hopes to help lift her family's standard of living out of poverty even achieving high marks in school and actively participating in extracurricular activities such as martial arts Nia tries to save from her sales earnings to buy a laptop to support her education Nia is known to be kind and likes to help her friends who are more in need She often lends money to her friends even though she comes from a financially disadvantaged family Nia's teachers and friends at school also greatly miss her The death of Nia not only left a deep wound for her family but also for the community who knew her as an independent girl with a strong determination to achieve a better future Also read: Child Sexual Violence is Rampant, What is Actually Happening? The case of Nia's death has shaken the community in Padang Pariaman and triggered a wide reaction from various circles The public feels concerned and angry about this incident diligent girl who did not have any problems with anyone Many local residents participated in the search when Nia was first reported missing demonstrating the solidarity and community concern for the tragic fate that befell Nia A joint team from various agencies collaborated in the search and collection of evidence The Head of the Padang Pariaman BPBD El Abdes Marsyam explained that the local government visited Nia's family after her body was found who were known to be living in an unsuitable temporary home The regent initiated the construction of a decent home for Nia's family through the Baznas program moral support is provided to the family to face these difficult times The police are making thorough efforts to investigate and apprehend the perpetrator and uncover the truth behind Nia's death The public really hopes that the authorities can resolve this case quickly and provide justice for Nia and her family this case is hoped to serve as a lesson about the importance of security and protection for every citizen especially for those who are vulnerable to becoming victims of crime Also read: Tragic Story of Junior High School Student Selling Balloons, Murdered and Raped by Four Pornography Addicts The West Sumatra Police announced on Wednesday the arrest of three suspects for their alleged involvement in the robbery of an ATM refill car belonging to a state-owned bank The suspects reportedly stole safes containing Rp 2.5 billion ($162,000) in cash West Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Suharyono identified the two officers by their initials: N Authorities launched a manhunt following the robbery and tracked down a Daihatsu Terios The incident itself occurred several days ago on an elevated road in Padang Pariaman Regency The car's identification led to HS's arrest in Padang Pariaman and the recovery of seven safes hidden in nearby bushes Suharyono further revealed that one of the suspects had contacted Second Brigadier Steven Immanuel the officer assigned to guard the ATM refill car claiming to have an item that needed to be delivered to Pariaman When the refill car pulled over to collect the item the suspects allegedly held the driver at gunpoint and transferred the safes to their getaway car before fleeing the scene and we are working to identify other potential suspects involved in this crime," Suharyono said He did not confirm whether the officer guarding the ATM car is under investigation Cari English Hiding in Empty House, Suspect in Murder of Fried Food Seller Girl Arrested TEKS › English›Hiding in Empty House Suspect in Murder of Fried Food Seller Girl Arrested The suspect IS (26) was arrested by the police while hiding in the attic of an empty house in Kayu Tanam Village Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS DOKUMENTASI POLRES PADANG PARIAMANThe police are interrogating Indra Septiarman (right) or IS PADANG, KOMPAS — The police finally managed to arrest Indra Septiarman (26) or IS, the suspect in the murder of NKS (18), a girl selling fried food, in Padang Pariaman Regency The police arrested the suspect in the attic of an empty house after a 12-day search we managed to arrest the suspect (IS) that we were looking for The perpetrator matches the identity that we have according to the testimony of witnesses," said Ahmad Faisol Amir in a press statement on Thursday afternoon Faisol explained that the suspect was arrested while hiding in the attic of an empty house in Padang Kabau The location is only a few kilometers away from where the body of NKS was found in Korong Pasa Surau we will conduct an investigation into (IS') involvement and the articles that we will apply later," he said Senior Commissioner Ahmad Faisol Amir (center) provided a press statement regarding the arrest of IS at the Padang Pariaman Police Station headquarters in West Sumatra on Thursday (September 19th the police had difficulty finding the perpetrator A search was conducted in residential areas such as blankets and the suspect's father's identity card (KTP) the police finally succeeded in capturing IS Also read: IS Becomes Suspect in Murder of Fried Food Seller Girl in Padang Pariaman so the family reported the incident to the police is conducting further search for the victims the joint team and residents found the victim's headscarf and merchandise in a garden by the side of the road leading to their house Also read: What Happened to Nia, the Girl Selling Fried Food in Padang Pariaman? The suspect was arrested while hiding in the attic of an empty house in Padang Kabau "From the location where the merchandise was found it is possible that Nia was on her way home The location of the road is indeed quiet," said NZ who is also a repeat offender in cases of sexual abuse and drug distribution [Gambas:Video 20detik] KRI (Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia) Teluk Ratai 509 yang akan dihibahkan ke Pemerintah Kota Pariaman Kominfo Kota Pariaman --- Kota Pariaman akan mendapatkan Hibah Eks Kapal Perang dari TNI Angkatan Laut Mau tahu sejarah Kapal Perang yang nantinya akan dijadikan Museum TNI AL oleh Pemerintah setempat Kapal Perang bernama KRI (Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia) Teluk Ratai 509 yang merupakan Kapal Perang yang sudah dipensiunkan pada Tahun 2019 yang lalu dimana kapal perang ini adalah bekas kapal perang milik Amerika Serikat yang menjadi saksi sejarah pada masa Perang Dunia II kapal perang ini banyak dilibatkan dalam operasi militer Angkutan Laut Militer (Anglamil) pasukan penjaga wilayah perbatasan RI dan operasi penanggulangan bencana alam tsunami di Aceh serta bantuan angkutan laut dalam mendukung pembangunan nasional Kapal sepanjang 100 meter dan lebar 15,5 meter ini mampu mengangkut 20 tank dan 200 pasukan Dan untuk memudahkan pendaratan pasukan beserta persenjataannya kapal ini memiliki rampa depan dengan kemampuan mendarat langsung di pantai/Beaching Sebelum diresmikan sebagai Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia kapal ini milik Amerika Serikat bernama INAGUA SHIPPER-678 Kapal ini dibuat di Galangan Chicago Bridge dan Iron Co dengan jenis Kapal Perang Landing Ship Tank (LST) Kapal ini dirancang lebih pada kebutuhan peran dari PSU (Penangkis Serangan Udara) ada dua pucuk meriam kanon twin kaliber 40 mm (di haluan dan di buritan) empat pucuk meriam kanon 40 mm laras tunggal dan 12 pucuk meriam kanon 37 mm laras tunggal dimana kesemuanya dioperasikan secara manual Pada 31 Maret 1960 kapal ini resmi diserahkan kepada Pemerintah Republik Indonesia dan masuk dalam jajaran TNI AL pada tahun 1967 sebagai unsur Satuan Kapal Amfibi Koarmatim dengan nama KRI Teluk Ratai-509 Kapal ini dialihbinakan ke Kolinlamil untuk memperkuat jajaran Satlinlamil Surabaya sampai dipurna tugaskan pada 15 Agustus 2019 lalu Cari English Still Wanted, IS Becomes Suspect in Murder of Fried Food Seller Girl in Padang Pariaman TEKS › English›Still Wanted IS Becomes Suspect in Murder of Fried Food Seller Girl in Padang Pariaman The police said the suspect in the murder of the girl selling fried food fled quickly because he knew the area Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS DOKUMENTASI BPBD PADANG PARIAMANundefined KOMPAS — Padang Pariaman Police have named a young man with the initials IS (26) as a suspect in the murder of Nia Kurnia Sari (18) a special team from the police is still hunting for the suspect Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Padang Pariaman Police and witness statements in this case so that they could determine the suspect it's true that we have identified a suspect with the initials IS (26)," said Reggy when contacted from Padang The suspect IS is a resident in the same village as the victim Nia the police are still pursuing the IS suspect the police discovered the suspect's bag containing items such as a blanket and the suspect's parents' ID card "That's what made me sure that the bag belonged to the perpetrator because there was his father's ID card (in the bag)," said Reggy Regarding the total number of perpetrators Reggy stated that they need to pursue the IS suspect first it will be revealed whether the act was carried out alone or together Head of the Public Relations Division of the West Sumatra Regional Police Senior Commissioner Dwi Sulistyawan stated that the special team from the West Sumatra Regional Police and K-9 or tracker dogs team are still searching for Nia's killer this special team managed to find several pieces of evidence that are suspected to be related to this incident," said Dwi on Friday (13/9/2024) afternoon Also read: A Week Has Passed, the Murderer of the Fried Food Seller Girl in Padang Pariaman Has Not Been Caught Several pieces of evidence found by the police the police also found the victim's clothes the police have also requested statements from witnesses around the location Dwi also confirms that the police are experiencing a number of difficulties in pursuing the perpetrators that these perpetrators have a mastery of the field or location held a photo of her second daughter among four siblings in Korong Pasa Surau the police continue to attempt to apprehend the perpetrator especially as this case has attracted the attention of the authorities and a special team has been formed "The special team of the West Sumatra Regional Police has coordinated with neighboring police stations to narrow down the possibility of the suspect fleeing," he said the joint team and residents found the victim's hijab and merchandise in a resident's garden on the side of the road leading to their home the police found the suspect's bag containing items such as a blanket and the suspect's parents' ID cards The location of the road is indeed quiet," said Nazarudin The family also hopes that the police will soon capture the perpetrator the perpetrator should be arrested and punished as severely as possible His actions were extremely heinous," said Eli Marlina Hibah Kapal Perang KRI Teluk Ratai TNI AL untuk koleksi museum bahwa Kota Pariaman dulunya adalah pangkalan AL pertama di Pulau Sumatra dan menjadi kebanggaan tersendiri nantinya untuk Pemerintah sendiri dan masyarakat," kata Wali Kota Pariaman Genius membayangkan Museum Kapal Perang ini akan menjadi magnet wisatawan untuk datang Sekaligus dapat menjadi sarana edukasi kepada pelajar di Kota Pariaman sendiri bersama dengan Jajaran Lantamal II Padang untuk melihat secara langsung KRI Teluk Ratai 509 Supaya mereka dapat mengeksplorasi dan memaksimalkan apa yang bisa dikembangkan dari kapal perang ini Hargianto berharap Kota Pariaman akan menjadi satu-satunya Museum Kapal Perang yang ada di luar pulau Jawa Hal itu menurut dia dapat menjadi kebanggaan bagi Kota Pariaman dan hal ini juga yang diinginkan oleh Mabes TNI AL dapat dimanfaatkan dan bernilai serta dirawat dengan baik," ucap Hargianto adalah Kapal Perang yang sudah dipensiunkan pada Tahun 2019 yang lalu.  Kapal perang ini adalah bekas kapal perang Amerika yang menjadi saksi sejarah pada perang Dunia II operasi penanggulangan bencana alam tsunami di Aceh dan bantuan angkutan laut dalam mendukung pembangunan nasional Kapal tersebut memiliki panjang 100 meter dan lebar 15,5 meter Ia mampu mengangkut 20 tank dan 200 pasukan Pada 31 Maret 1960 kapal ini resmi diserahkan kepada Pemerintah Republik Indonesia dan masuk dalam jajaran TNI AL pada tahun 1967 Saat itu kapal ini difungsikan sebagai unsur Satuan Kapal Amfibi Koarmatim dengan nama KRI Teluk Ratai-509.  Warung Buncit Raya No 37 Jakarta Selatan 12510 West Sumatra is set host another sports tourism event the fourth Pariaman International Triathlon the United States and many more are ready to face the tough conditions on Pariaman Beach "Many countries have confirmed their participation in this event We hope the event will boost tourist arrivals in Pariaman City," Pariaman Tourism Agency head Effendi Jamal said in a statement on Wednesday (29/11) The 2017 Pariaman Triathlon will test the physical endurance of contestants with a race consisting of swimming running and cycling over a challenging route surrounded by the natural beauty of the area The Pariaman Tourism Agency hopes to attract 500 participants to the event which will be organized by the Indonesian Triathlon Federation (FTI) Pariaman Beach was chosen because it is set to become one of the main marine tourism destinations in Indonesia guarantees that participants will not only compete in the race there are four exotic islands off the coast so participants will have an unforgettable experience during the triathlon," Effendi said Cari English A Week Has Passed, the Murderer of the Fried Food Seller Girl in Padang Pariaman Has Not Been Caught TEKS › English›A Week Has Passed the Murderer of the Fried Food Seller Girl in Padang Pariaman Has Not Been Caught The perpetrator's changing positions and the difficult terrain made it difficult for the police to find Nia Kurnia Sari's killer Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original KOMPAS — Police are still hunting for the perpetrator of the murder of Nia Kurnia Sari (18) The perpetrator's moving position and the difficult terrain make it difficult for the police to find the perpetrator Head of Padang Pariaman Police Senior Commissioner Ahmad Faisol Amir said that the police already have the identity and characteristics of the perpetrator his party was still searching for the suspected perpetrator of Nia's murder "We are continuing the search involving a joint team from the police and local residents," he said when contacted from Padang Faisol explained that the difficulties in finding the perpetrators include the perpetrator's constantly changing position and the diversity of information from the community The perpetrators also do not carry traceable devices "The geographical location is also a village he is optimistic that officers can find the perpetrators soon this special team managed to find several pieces of evidence that were allegedly related to this incident," said Dwi when the West Sumatra Police visited and provided assistance to Nia's family on Friday afternoon (September 13 Dwi also confirmed that the police have experienced some difficulties in chasing the perpetrator "The difficulty is that the perpetrator is familiar with the terrain or location so that when we want to catch them holds a photo of her second daughter among her four siblings in Korong Pasa Surau the family searched for the victim but did not find any signs is conducting further searches for the victims the joint team and residents found the victim's headscarf and merchandise in a resident's garden along the road leading to her house "Based on the location where the merchandise was found He added that the likely motive for Nia's murder was a sexual crime as several valuable items belonging to the victim The family also hopes that the police will soon arrest the perpetrator the perpetrator should be caught as soon as possible and punished to the fullest extent of the law Their actions are very heinous," said Eli Marlina Cari English Family Hopes Murderer of Fried Food Seller Will Be Caught Soon TEKS › English›Family Hopes Murderer of Fried.. Iklan Family Hopes Murderer of Fried Food Seller Will Be Caught Soon The family of the late Nia Kurnia Sari (18) will not feel at peace until the perpetrator of the murder is arrested and given a severe punishment Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/YOLA SASTRAEli Marlina (44 recounts the daily life of her second child out of four siblings who sold fried food in Korong Pasa Surau PADANG PARIAMAN KOMPAS — The family of the late Nia Kurnia Sari (18) hopes that the police can immediately arrest the killer of the girl who sold fried food in Padang Pariaman Regency The police are still investigating and looking for Nia's killer stated on Thursday (12/9/2024) that the perpetrator of the second child's murder has not been captured to date She is still not at peace until the perpetrator is caught and severely punished the perpetrator should be arrested as soon as possible and punished severely with tears streaming down her face at her mother's home in Korong Pasa Surau the joint team and residents found the victim's hijab and merchandise in a garden on the roadside towards their home Although only about 300 meters away from Padang-Bukittingi Main Road the atmosphere of the village where Nia lives is relatively quiet there are gardens of hard plants or rice paddies The location where Nia's body was buried is on a hillside planted with betel nut trees It is several tens of meters away from the residential road The police line also extends to the location where Nia's sales were found Eli believes that her daughter was not a victim of robbery "The gold ring from Nia's sales and the money from her merchandise are still tied with rubber," she said The atmosphere of the residential street that the late Nia Kurnia Sari passed through while selling fried snacks in Korong Pasa Surau The head of the Criminal Investigation Unit stated that they are still investigating and pursuing the suspected perpetrator of Nia's murder Several witnesses have been examined and a number of pieces of evidence we are still investigating witness statements and matching them with the facts we found in the field it is still in the process of investigation," said Reggy The gold ring that Nia sold and the money from her sales were still tied with rubber his team is still trying to find additional witnesses especially those who can provide information on when the victim was last seen while selling around the village investigators are also awaiting the autopsy results of Nia to determine the exact cause of death "The estimate might be (released) within a week after the autopsy is conducted," they said Cari English Reducing Waiting Times, KAI West Sumatra Increases Frequency of Airport Train Trips TEKS › English›Reducing Waiting Times KAI West Sumatra Increases Frequency of Airport Train Trips PT KAI Divre II West Sumatra will immediately double the frequency of Minangkabau Express airport train trips starting early next year to cut train waiting times 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 Kurangi Waktu Tunggu, KAI Sumbar Tambah Frekuensi Perjalanan Kereta Bandara The Minangkabau Airport Express train from the Minangkabau International Airport Station in Padang Pariaman arrived at Pulau Aie Station or KAI Regional Division II in West Sumatra will soon double the frequency of the Minangkabau Express train from the airport starting from early next year The increase in travel frequency is aimed at reducing waiting time and increasing the occupancy rate of the train The Vice President of PT KAI Divre II Sumbar said in Padang Pariaman on Tuesday (21/11/2023) that his team is preparing additional trains for the route between Pulau Aie Station and Minangkabau International Airport The train to be used is the Seminung Train which has previously served the Tanjung Karang-Kota Bumi "Mineks (Minangkabau Express) could double its frequency next year with the same travel time (55-65 minutes) will now only be one hour," said Sofan during a media tour organized by Balai Teknik Perkeretaapian Kelas II Padang at the Minangkabau International Airport Station in Padang Pariaman Also read: BTP Padang Proposes Reactivation of Sawahlunto-Solok and Solok-Batu Tabal Railway Lines Minangkabau Ekspres serves the route from Pulau Aie Station in Padang to Minangkabau International Airport Station in Padang Pariaman the train only operates 12 times a day or 6 round-trips This means that the frequency could double to 24 times a day or 12 round-trips at the beginning of next year PT KAI will also increase the frequency of Kereta Api Pariaman Ekspres that connect Pauh Lima Station in Padang city and Naras Station in Pariaman city The train's travel frequency is increased from previously 8 times a day or 4 round trips to 12 times a day or 6 round trips starting next year Passengers queue to exit the Minangkabau Express at the Minangkabau International Airport Station According to Sofan from Minangkabau Ekspres The occupancy rate is only about 30% per day This is despite the relatively comfortable train facilities and affordable ticket prices of only Rp 10,000 per trip One of the reasons for the low interest of people in using Minangkabau Ekspres This happens because only one train serves the route "The addition of trains and frequency of trips is one of the solutions to capture the demand of the community to use trains to/from the airport," said Sofan Also read: Three Train Stations in Padang City Inaugurated The opposite situation is experienced by Pariaman Express The demand for the route served by these two train sets is very high Padang and Pariaman are two tourist destinations the occupancy rate reaches 100 percent even though the train formation has been added It is not uncommon for them to reject passengers because the trains are full "The addition of Pariaman Ekspres frequency is expected to meet the high demand of passengers," he said Vice President of PT Kereta Api Indonesia Regional Division II for West Sumatra delivered a statement during a media tour at the Minangkabau International Airport Station in Padang Pariaman said that he often uses this train to commute to and from Minangkabau International Airport from Pauh District he boarded this train to the airport to fly to Batam taking the airport train is also more comfortable and free from traffic congestion sometimes the journey can be halted by traffic with no traffic so I can manage my time," said the woman who works as a researcher Also read: Increasing, train passengers in West Sumatra reach one million people Yulino hopes that the frequency of Minangkabau Express trips can be increased so that the waiting time can be shortened if the schedule doesn't match the flight schedule he is forced to be picked up and dropped off at the airport by family members or take a taxi passengers can adjust to the flight schedule Passengers don't need to wait too long at the airport," he said Increasing the number of trains and travel frequency is one of the solutions to capture the demand from the public to take trains to/from the airport Passengers check their tickets to be handed to officials at Pulau Aie Station Transportation expert from Andalas University said that the development of railway infrastructure in West Sumatra over the past five years has been rapid this development must be accompanied by efforts to encourage the community to utilize the railway services the community's interest in using train transportation especially the Minangkabau Express (airport) the reason for the low interest is due to the lack of integration between public transportation in Padang and train stations Also read: West Sumatra's highest train accident rate in Indonesia "Integration can be achieved by changing the city transportation routes to intersect with the train station and city government is crucial in integrating the city transportation network with the railway," said Yossyafra who is also the Chairman of the Indonesian Railway Society (Maska) for West Sumatra." the number of train passengers in West Sumatra from January to October 2023 was 1,383,411 people This is an increase compared to the previous three years In 2020 and 2021 (during the Covid-19 pandemic) the number of passengers was 593,597 and 642,822 respectively the number of passengers reached 1,548,017 people Passengers heading to the Minangkabau Express at the Minangkabau International Airport Station Cari English Nia's Dreams Are Shattered, the Girl Selling Fried Food is the Family's Hope TEKS › English›Nia's Dreams Are Shattered,.. the Girl Selling Fried Food is the Family's Hope The death of Nia Kurnia Sari (18) destroyed the fried food seller's dream of lifting her family out of poverty Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original The death of Nia Kurnia Sari (18), a girl selling fried food who is suspected of being a victim of crime in Padang Pariaman She had a dream of lifting her family from the abyss of poverty her dreams were dashed at the hands of criminals she wanted to make her parents happy," said Eli crying again at her parents' house in Nagari Guguak The last time Eli saw her second daughter of four siblings was on Friday (6/9/2024) Nia bid farewell to sell fried food by walking around the village She carried the basket of fried food on her head along with leftover fried food and the money from her sales scattered in the bushes along the road towards her home Nia was finally found buried on a slope of a betel nut plantation Her condition was without clothes and her hands were tied with a bra (bra) The location was about 1.5 km from her house and 1 km from where the rest of her merchandise was found "Chances are Nia was targeted during her journey home The location of the road is indeed remote," said Nazarudin (60) Nia's grandmother's younger brother from her mother's side From the traces at the location where the remaining sales were found Nazarudin was sure that his granddaughter who mastered the martial art of silat (silek) had fought back Nia died with a number of wounds on her head and jaw The police are still investigating the murder case of Nia and pursuing the suspect It is highly likely that the perpetrator's motive was a sexual crime since valuable items belonging to the victim The police are also waiting for the autopsy results "Nia is trying to buy a laptop for her studies She collected money from selling fried snacks It is so heartless for someone to kill my child," said Eli Nia's family is from an underprivileged background Eli is a single parent after divorcing a few years ago She supports her four children by selling fried foods from someone else's stand from morning until afternoon with a cart She receives 20 percent of the profit from each sold fried food the family has been staying overnight at Eli's parents' house not far from there They only live in the hut from morning until dusk Nia is very aware of her family's difficulties she grew up to be an independent and tough girl Nia has been selling fried snacks for the past four years The girl who just graduated from SMA INS Kayu Tanam gets Rp 30,000-Rp 60,000 per day from the percentage of fried food sold and sala lauak at a price of Rp 500-Rp 1,000 and snacks for her younger siblings to go to school The rest of the sales proceeds are used to buy household appliances and gold for savings Despite being tired after school and selling snacks around the village Nia does not forget to help with household chores She still manages to assist her mother with cooking and tidying up the house The atmosphere of the residential street that the late Nia Kurnia Sari (18) passed through while selling fried snacks in Korong Pasa Surau Nia is the smartest and most mature-minded The extended family also believes that Nia will become the child who breaks the chain of poverty in her family in the future but was not granted the Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) scholarship she took a scholarship from a private university in Padang Pariaman so that she could still help her family The loss was not only felt by Nia's family but also by her teachers and friends at INS Kayu Tanam High School The school authorities did not expect one of their academically and extracurricularly excellent students to become a victim of a crime a physics teacher as well as Nia's homeroom teacher stated that Nia is a cheerful child at school the alumna of the Science department is also an independent and hardworking person but also sells fried food at school during class change or break time Nia often comes late to school because she needs to pick up the fried food from the supplier before leaving The atmosphere at the gate of INS Kayutanam High School in Padang Pariaman Regency Although the teachers understand why Nia is late She remains responsible and willing to be punished by cleaning the environment together with the other students who are also late "Nia may come from an underprivileged family but she never begs or complains about costs Nia often lends money to her more affluent friends," he said Nia is also an academically smart student and is one of the top six students in the class she always tries until it's finished," said Reni Nia took a martial arts class and also achieved several achievements Several times she won medals in provincial level martial arts competitions "I was very surprised that Nia experienced this raise her family's status," she said with teary eyes M. Faiz Zaki TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A tectonic earthquake with updated parameters of magnitude 4.9 shook Padang Pariaman City in West Sumatra. Head of the Earthquake and Tsunami Center of Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Daryono stated that the tremor occurred on Monday in the Indian Ocean off the west coast of Sumatra "The epicenter of the earthquake is located at coordinates 1.22 Southern latitude and 99.73 longitude East specifically located at sea 75 kilometers southwest of Pariaman City at a depth of 44 kilometers," said Daryono in his written statement was caused by subduction activity of the Indo-Australian plate beneath the Eurasian plate The analysis of the source mechanism indicates that the earthquake has a thrust fault mechanism and Mentawai with an intensity scale of III-IV MMI the tremor was felt by many people inside their houses and by some people outside with pottery breaking and windows creaking.  the earthquake was felt with an intensity scale of II-III MMI with vibrations akin to trucks passing by.  There are no reports of damage caused by the earthquake thus far no aftershocks or potential for a tsunami were detected.  BMKG urges the residents to remain calm and not be influenced by unverifiable information The agency also warned people to avoid damaged structures and ensure residential buildings are not damaged before reentering.  Editor’s Choice: BMKG Warns of Extreme Weather from Incoming Siberian Cold Surge During Year-End Holiday Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Indonesia's Mount Semeru Erupts 3 Times This Morning, Sends Ash 700 Meters High WHO: Hand Hygiene is Essential, Medical Gloves Are Not a Substitute Jobs That AI Will Replace: Is Your Current Job at Risk? 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This is a fascinating synergy for us as all parties work together and do maximum efforts to reopen the entry point," he remarked He said that West Sumatra destinations are ready to welcome visitors and are preparing 2023 tourism programs through Visit Beautiful West Sumatera 2023 Air Asia officially serves the Padang-Kuala Lumpur flights twice a week every Tuesday and Saturday Based on ticket provider websites on Saturday the ticket price was set starting at Rp850,000 per person with a flight duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Learn About the Outsourcing Practices Prabowo Intends to Scrap Prabowo: Bill Gates to Support Free Nutritious Meal Program in Indonesia Prabowo Rejects 'Puppet President' Label, Denies Jokowi's Control Manpower Minister Unveils Reasons Behind Over 24,000 Layoffs by April 2025 Prabowo Claims 99.99% Success Rate for Free Nutritious Meal Program Two Inmates Dead and Dozens Poisoned by Homemade Alcohol at Bukittinggi Prison Most Tourists in Labuan Bajo Choose Live-On-Board Experience Three Indonesian Airports Set to Reopen International Flights Indonesia Targets 249,000 Arrivals from Middle East in 2025 West Sumatra's Mount Marapi Sees Another Eruption Thailand Invites Singapore to Join "Six Countries Uzbekistan Launches Golden Visa Scheme to Boost Economy Jakarta's Plan for Cat Island Tourist Spot Underway Indonesia Disaster Management Authority official web: https://bnpb.go.id/berita/kepala-bnpb-bertolak-ke-sumbar-pastikan-penangan-darurat-bansor-berjalan-baik Floods situation in West Sumatera Intense rainfall occurred in West Sumatra Province from Thursday (07/03) to Friday (08/03), resulting in floods and landslides at 6 district/city namely Kota Padang, Pesisir Selatan, Pasaman Barat, Solok, Agam, and Padang Pariaman. BPBD West Sumatra reported that 10 casualties, and 10 individuals still missing. Approximately 31,920 HHs (85,63282 Individuals) have been effected. Reported 910 houses and 20, 004 public facilities and building have been inundated, 15 Houses experiences severe damage, 2 houses have been washed away, 8 bridges have been disrupted and 25 schools have been affected. According to Indonesian Meteorological Service or Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi dan Geofiska (BMKG), rain is forecasted to continue until 12 March 2024 with light to medium intensity Government Requests International Assistance IFRC CCD is monitoring and coordinating with PMI NHQ should support is needed Pesisir Selatan district government have declared emergency response phase to the area effectively from 8 March 2024 to 17 March 2024. BMKG has issued an early warning alert regarding the potential of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds in the afternoon until the evening in the areas of West Pasaman District, Pasaman, Limapuluh Kota, Payakumbuh, Bukittinggi, Tanah Datar, Sijunjung, and surrounding area. BPBD mobilized personnel to conduct assessment, evacuation and evacuation center management Edwin Siahaan, DRM Specialist, edwin.siahaan@ifrc.org, +6281197100844 Ridwan Sobri Carman, PMI NHQ Head of Disaster Management Division, ridwan_sc@pmi.or.id, +62 821-1191-6892 Farah Zainuddin, Operations Coordinator, farah.zainuddin@ifrc.org, 0136503391 Awan Diga Aristo, Organizational Development & Quality Assurance, awan.aristo@ifrc.org, +62 813-2063-5505 Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency heavy rainfall triggered flooding and landslides in a number of areas in West Sumatra Province from 07 March 2024 BNPB reported at least 19 fatalities along with widespread damage to homes Flood waters swept through streets of Padang City impacting around 10,000 homes and displacing 3,734 people Authorities reported flooding in 31 locations in eight sub-districts in the city area between 07 and 09 March Figures show that almost 300 mm of rain fell in 6 hours late on 07 March 2024 Communities in Pesisir Selatan Regency were also severely impacted BNPB reported flooding had affected 25,794 families and displaced 76,178 people At least 16 people lost their lives in the regency Fatalities were also reported in Padang Pariaman Regency where severe flooding and multiple landslides have affected 2,958 people and displaced over 200 Other affected areas include Solok City and the wider Solok Regency Search and rescue teams have been working to find those reported missing BNPB confirmed 26 fatalities and 11 missing The Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Lt TNI Suharyanto will visit West Sumatra Province on 11 March to observe emergency management operations and the evaluate the impact of the disaster Heavy rain has taken its toll on other areas of the country in recent days A landslide in occurred in South Sulawesi Province in Indonesia on 26 February 2024 As of 29 February authorities reported 5 fatalities Nine people who were still missing were later found Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in Belu Regency One person died in West Tasifeto District as a result In the following days flooding in North Gorontalo Regency Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList the 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Indian Ocean were enormously damaged by this earthquake such as collapse of many buildings/private homes numerous occurrences of flank collapse in mountain-ringed region five members including Director of Sabo Technical Centre and the specialists of JICA carried out the field investigation to grasp the situation of occurrence of sediment disasters by the earthquake The field investigation was carried out mainly in Padang city and Padang Pariaman District where severely damaged it was confirmed that flank collapse/landslide occurred often the landslides occurred at three places became mudslides large volume of unstable sediment created by landslides became deposited at slope and mountain streams It is not easy to grasp damaged conditions because the roads in mountain-ringed region were blocked in every place by landslides and transmission facilities were damaged as well To endeavor to grasp complete projection of sediment disasters at an early point will contribute to appropriate and precise countermeasures of recovery/restoration Photo: The landslide occurred in Tandike village JICA website uses cookies to provide you with a better service.By closing this message or just continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies in our Privacy Policy RSS FeedsRSS Feeds Colin Stewart is a 45-year journalism veteran living in Southern… Indonesia has continued to cement its reputation as a hostile place to LGBTI+ people as the city of Pariaman on Sumatra island voted to  outlaw gay sex The city council in Pariaman on Nov. 27 approved the new bylaw providing fines of 1 million rupiah (U.S. $70) for behaviors that “are considered LGBT,” the Jakarta Post reported in an Agence France-Presse article The bylaw prohibits “immoral acts” between same-sex couples and  “acting as a transvestite” but otherwise cites few concrete examples of banned behavior Indonesian lawmakers have become increasingly worrying for those in the LGBTI+ community with some bowing to pressure from Islamic hardliners In March, The Jakarta Post reported that trans people in the nation’s capital have been publicly humiliated and sent to rehabilitation centres In the overwhelmingly Muslim-majority area of Aceh province two gay men were caned in front of a jeering crowd in July is especially concerning because it demonstrates how homophobic laws and Islamic fundamentalism are spreading beyond Aceh “The local parliament in Pariaman based this particular bylaw on Islamic Sharia law” an expert on Indonesia working for Human Rights Watch “They referred to the Qur’an to justify writing this law.” But the new repression in Pariaman is far from the first such homophobic regulation outside Aceh province Last year’s edition of ILGA’s State-Sponsored Homophobia listed several Indonesia areas and municipalities that penalise same-sex sexual relations through local ordinances: Other than frightening a segment of the country’s population, like many homophobic laws, Indonesia’s homophobia as impacted HIV rates. Gay and bisexual men who have suffered a “five-fold” increase according to Human Rights Watch fuelled by religious extremists and uneducated people have no doubt discouraged people from learning about and engaging in safe-sex practices Sharia law and protection of LGBTI+ people do not mix If Indonesia is to retain its official motto of “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika” — “Unity in Diversity” — then it will have to address keeping religion out of people’s bedrooms and not bowing to religious pressure is an Australia-based LGBT rights activist Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Erasing 76 Crimes news site covers the human toll of 66+ countries’ anti-gay laws and the struggle to repeal them Members of the African Human Rights Media Network publish news articles and other media that educate readers about sexual minorities’ struggle for recognition of their human rights Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive Witnesses said that almost a third of buildings in the centre of Padang had been destroyed Unconfirmed local reports collected by aid workers suggested Pariaman might have been largely destroyed after being hit by the earthquake which measured 7.6 in magnitude and struck at 5.16pm local time on Wednesday First reports from Pariaman described a kilometre-long fracture in the town's main road and the fallen dome of the largest mosque lying on the ground Officials reported that the death toll was more than 700 but unconfirmed reports said that it might be more than 1,000 As the authorities dealt with more than 2,400 injured and a further 200,000 people affected a powerful aftershock hit south of Padang this morning said: "Our prediction is that thousands have died." Switzerland and Singapore are among countries that have sent civil emergency teams to assist in western Sumatra A team of British search and rescue experts was on its way to Indonesia last night the Department for International Development said Firefighters and staff from UK aid agencies were taking specialist rescue equipment with them on the government-chartered flight An emergency response team was also going to assess the scale of the disaster asked for extra money last year to prepare for evacuating the town in the event of an earthquake but the request was turned down by the government in Jakarta The Indonesian government has declared that evacuation of victims is the priority visited Padang and warned his country yesterday to "prepare for the worst" as he ordered the military to send emergency response teams from Jakarta and West Sumatra and North Sumatra provinces "Save those who we can help," he said "and don't stop after 10 days or two weeks because those who are trapped under the rubble can survive longer." The Indonesian navy was sending six warships with emergency supplies to the area including a vessel with 50 doctors and others to serve as a hospital ship Padang's mayor appealed for urgent assistance on the Indonesian radio station Elshinta "We are overwhelmed with victims," he said We call on people to come to Padang to evacuate bodies and help the injured." One focus for the rescue effort was a school in the centre of Padang where between 30 and 60 children attending an evening class were feared buried after the third floor of the four-storey concrete building collapsed into classrooms on the two floors below Seven teenagers were reported to have been dug out alive Dozens were feared buried in the collapsed five-storey Ambacang hotel which is popular with surfers and other foreign tourists It was one of several multi-storey buildings destroyed in the centre of Padang Unconfirmed reports said at least two foreigners were killed when the hotels' floors collapsed on each other told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation: "Up until now they have been pulling out many But we believe that something like 80-odd people are still trapped in that rubble." one of the first international aid teams to reach the city said: "So many buildings are collapsed In the downtown area three out of every five buildings has been affected The government is trying to get people out of the rubble There are so many people gathered at the hospital looking for information about relatives." Aid workers raised concern about the situation in Pariaman where some reports suggested the damage could be worse than in Padang "We have been told most of the buildings have been affected," said Balina The concern was echoed by the Christian charity Caritas Indonesia said that while the situation for survivors there was critical meaning the extent of damage in surrounding areas was unclear Fears over the huge scale of the destruction were echoed by the Catholic aid agency Cafod whose family survived the earthquake in Padang said: "We fear the worst for the thousands of people trapped under tonnes of rubble." As aid agencies and governments began to pledge funds for assistance the European commission announced it would provide €3m to meet initial humanitarian needs in conjunction with this year's World Gourmet Summit (WGS) which lauds stalls set up by those who are 35 years old or younger with the potential to raise the standards of hawker food They are Ah Five Hainanese Chicken Rice in Ang Mo Kio; Ah Tan Wings at Yishun Park Hawker Centre; and YouFu Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle at Golden Mile Food Centre Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice in Tiong Bahru and nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman in North Bridge Road were the famous establishments which went straight into the Hall Of Fame The award recognises those who have significantly contributed to the growth of hawker culture for at least 30 years Among the 10 recipients for the Most Outstanding Hawker Award 2022 were burger brand Ashes Burnnit at Bukit Merah and Er Jie Curry Puff in Beach Road; as well as Malaysian HupKee Fishball Noodle and Rahim Muslim Food — both in Ang Mo Kio Other awardees included appam and thosai specialist Heavens in Ghim Moh; Hai Kee Teochew Cha Kuay Teow in Telok Blangah; Haron Satay & Chicken Wing in East Coast; and oyster omelette stall Lim's Fried Oyster in Jalan Besar Rounding off the list of 10 were Seng Kee Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle in Serangoon and Fu Ming Cooked Food in Redhill - known for its fried carrot cake The list was put together by a six-member judging panel that included food blogger Leslie Tay of ieatishootipost and television personality Chef Bob The Hawker Awards come under the WGS' World Gourmet Awards which celebrates food and beverage and hospitality professionals the World Gourmet Awards — an annual affair since 2001 — will be given out at One Farrer Hotel who were announced via Facebook on April 26 to 28 included Chef of the Year recipients Petrina Loh of Morsels restaurant in Dempsey and Ryan Nile Choo of seafood restaurant Marcy's in Duxton chef Choo was named Junior Chef of the Year Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Mr Wee Teng Wen of hospitality company The Lo & Behold Group and Ms Wee Wei Ling of the Pan Pacific Hotels Group New awards introduced this year include Flexitarian Restaurant of the Year given to French restaurant La Dame de Pic at Raffles Singapore; and Flexitarian Chef of the Year won by Sentosa Golf Club's chef Kong Kok Kiang The WGS — organised by Peter Knipp Holdings and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board — is into its 26th edition The culinary festival's line-up of dining events masterclasses and exclusive menus will continue to run across various restaurants and venues for the rest of this year For more information, go to this website and here This article was first published in The Straits Times Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker It’s not every day that you get hit by shrapnel from a bomb and live to tell the tale But this happened to a service staff member at heritage restaurant Ananda Bhavan during the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945 while he was working at its original Ellison Building store this anecdote is still being passed down through the generations of staff at the Indian restaurant In an age when eateries open and close in Singapore at a rapid clip, a handful of heritage restaurants have kept the lights on for decades — some of them older than independent Singapore We speak to the second- and third-generation guardians of three heritage restaurants here and ask them what’s kept them successful over the years The oldest Indian vegetarian restaurant in Singapore, Ananda Bhavan has been in operation for 98 years its chief executive and the grandson of founder Kulanthaivelu Muthusamy Kaunder tells us that his family used to live in the unit above the original store at Ellison Building which lies at the junction of Bukit Timah Road and Selegie Road It had to move out of the building in 2018 owing to the construction of the North-South Corridor which will connect Singapore’s northern region to the city four in Little India and one at Changi Business Park Its store at 58 Serangoon Road is the oldest Viren’s late father and uncle took over the business after his grandfather’s demise The 38-year-old tells us that his late uncle K Ramachandra was “very passionate about automation technology and fusing it with the business” Ramachandra encouraged automation in the kitchen to improve productivity which was relatively uncommon in Indian restaurants then the restaurant’s openness to technology is evident — it rolled out a robot waiter at its Syed Alwi Road branch last year who joined the business in 2009 after serving in the army says Ananda Bhavan has relied primarily on word-of-mouth recommendations and hardly does mass marketing He believes customers return because of its sincerity and dedication to quality He says: “We understand what the customers want and though ingredients can be expensive at times “You cannot cheat customers because they know the taste That’s also why he’s put in place feedback channels on platforms such as messaging service WhatsApp so that customers may provide Ananda Bhavan with suggestions on improving its dishes The restaurant also keeps tabs on the latest food trends and recently introduced truffle masala thosai at its 24-hour Syed Alwi branch to appeal to the younger generation The dish was introduced in the thick of the coronavirus pandemic to bring in more Singaporeans Trendy flavours aside, Ananda Bhavan also rolls out new dishes on occasions such as National Day. Viren points to its vegetarian version of chicken rice Viren says the eatery has kept to its old recipes and the menus have remained largely unchanged Most of his chefs have also been with the business for decades While it may be a grand dame nearly a century old “I’d like to run the business to a point that it’s able to keep up with the times and ensure that our founders’ philosophies are maintained… and that (the philosophy) is followed,” Viren says For Cedric Tang, managing director of Ka-Soh restaurant it’s the taste of its food that has kept customers coming back for decades I don’t have to worry about people not wanting to come back,” the 37-year-old tells us as we dig into Ka-Soh’s signature fish soup it boils fish bones for hours to achieve the robust flavour which shares its heritage with Swee Kee Eating House when Cedric’s grandfather Tang Kwong Swee dished up fish soup at his first restaurant at Great World Amusement Park (the present-day Great World City) The older Tang went on to run a roadside hawker stall on Chin Chew Street in Chinatown selling the same dish He later saved enough to start Swee Kee on the same street Cedric says Swee Kee gained popularity in the 70s and 80s as Hong Kong celebrities would visit the restaurant after their concerts and filming because it opened till late Fans visited the restaurant in hopes of spotting their favourite stars Swee Kee relocated from Chin Chew Street to Amoy Street in the 90s The moniker Ka-Soh came about because a waitress at Swee Kee had built a reputation for her fiery temper and no-nonsense attitude towards customers people started using the term Ka-Soh when they planned to visit the eatery Cedric’s father Tang Tat Cheong caught on to this and decided to introduce the brand Ka-Soh in 1995 This was to position it as the premium version of Swee Kee — which at that time was more hawker-style — and introduce more seafood dishes Swee Kee faithfully served the Central Business District crowd from its Amoy Street store while Ka-Soh catered to patrons from its space at Outram’s Alumni Medical Centre But the pandemic and manpower issues took a toll on the business the brothers pooled their expertise — Cedric in public relations and marketing and Gareth in IT – to develop a delivery website from scratch The site sold frozen versions of Ka-Soh’s signature fish soup and other popular dishes such as pork spare ribs and prawn paste chicken the brothers wanted to not only bring Ka-Soh’s comfort food to people in their homes but reach out to others who may not have heard of Swee Kee or Ka-Soh “We were lucky… that people were familiar with our brand The thing about our brand is that we don’t have to do too crazy things We just need to remind people that we’re still here,” Cedric says Since he entered the business full-time in 2018 Cedric added two dishes to Ka-Soh’s menu — pork lard fried rice which was served exclusively at its now-shuttered Outram branch Ka-Soh is recalibrating its resources after the recent closure of its Outram branch and has paused the sale of its frozen items and pork lard fried rice for the time being that he’ll bring both items back soon enough He hopes fish soup will someday be recognised as an iconic Singaporean dish joining the ranks of other Singapore delights such as chicken rice he wants people to continue remembering Ka-Soh for its food: “I hope people will like the food that we serve.” As I sit down with chef Jumrin Isrin at Warong Nasi Pariaman’s store on North Bridge Road it’s clear he’s extremely passionate about the heritage restaurant’s nasi padang who has worked at the eatery for more than three decades tells me a few times during our interview: “You must try our food!” Jumrin’s late parents founded the restaurant in 1948 after coming from Pariaman in West Sumatra save an expansion of its shop space to occupy the unit next door The 20 or so dishes that the restaurant serves daily are made with recipes passed down from Jumrin’s parents “That’s why you see we cater only for lunchtime Jumrin says he was lucky to have entered the business when his parents were still alive so they could pass down the recipes to him He joined them in his 30s after working in hospitality as his parents were getting older and needed someone to step up to cook The heritage restaurant’s signature dishes that Jumrin cooks daily include beef rendang and ayam bakar (grilled chicken) both of which are still made traditionally using a charcoal stove “Our beef rendang is one of the best,” he tells me confidently Jumrin worries about finding a replacement for his stove but remains firm that the restaurant uses traditional cooking methods to bring out the “right taste” This is despite others having advised him to use a combi oven to speed things up So improvements in the shop are kept to a minimum with the main digitisation effort so far being its payment system There’s a constant stream of customers as we chat give them quality food… they will remember you,” Jumrin says Its customer base appears to be largely older Jumrin says it’s likely their parents introduced them to the eatery The sprightly chef reaches the restaurant at about 5 every morning — except on Wednesdays when the restaurant is closed All tiredness is lost,” he replies with a smile Sarah is constantly seeking out new coffee spots and cocktail bars around the world and should probably drink more water while at it Gay sex is banned in the Indonesian province of Aceh and South Sumatra Pariaman in Indonesia has passed a law banning gay sex and other “acts that are considered LGBT.” means that “same-sex LGBT and transgender people will be subject to sanctions and fines if they disturb the public order.” The city’s deputy mayor, Mardison Mahyudin, told Reuters that the law was part of a campaign to “eradicate LGBT.” we are against such acts and behaviour.” The deputy mayor blamed “anxiety” over queer people in the country for the new legislation in Pariaman a name which translates as “safe area.” explaining that it was part of finding a solution to what he called the “LGBT problem.” we’re trying to prevent the population from increasing.” Andreas Harsono Human Rights Watch’s Indonesia researcher told PinkNews that the new legislation was “unconstitutional” but would be enforced Harsono said that the move marked Indonesia’s “first law which discriminates against LGBT people” outside of the Aceh province, which has Sharia law and bans gay sex on penalty of receiving lashes. People are already punished for having gay sex in Aceh (CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN/AFP/Getty) Earlier this month the region of East Kotawaringin drafted an anti-LGBT law because—according to its leader Supian Hadi—homosexuality is an “infectious disease,” but has not yet passed the legislation Harsono revealed that “the local parliament in Pariaman based this particular bylaw on Islamic Sharia law They referred to the Quran to justify writing this law.” When asked whether the legislation would be put into practice by local authorities in Pariaman city “We have heard cases of LGBT people being arrested almost every day in Indonesia with police mostly citing public order regulations.” LGBT people in the country were “very scared,” said Harsono adding that many have escaped their hometowns for the capital despite multiple mass arrests of LGBT people having taken place there in recent times A total of 141 men were arrested last year for attending what authorities called a “gay sex party,” leading to 10 of the men being convicted and handed prison time But LGBT people continue to seek asylum in Jakarta with Harsono saying that “one organisation told me 4,500 trans women have arrived in Jakarta over the last three years “HIV prevalence is also rising all over Indonesia because many who spoke out for medication and counselling are disappearing,” he added About us Contact us Advertise Work for us Terms and conditions Privacy policy A moderate magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean near the coast of Sumatra Barat,  Indonesia The depth of the quake could not be determined but is assumed to be shallow.The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so).