West Sumatra. A 71-year-old Norwegian man was found dead in the Nagari Pangkalan River on Friday
after reportedly falling off a bridge while cycling
Residents of Nagari Pangkalan in Limapuluh Kota regency discovered the body of Kieland Gabriel Wilhelm floating in the river
leading authorities to suspect he fell from a 2.5-meter-high bridge while cycling
a rescuer with the Padang Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas)
said local residents spotted the body while heading to their fields early in the morning and immediately alerted authorities
An initial examination by medical personnel from a nearby community health center revealed a torn wound on the victim's ear
along with abrasions and bruises on his left shoulder
The body was transported to Bhayangkara Hospital for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death
Local police have contacted the Norwegian Consulate to coordinate the repatriation of Wilhelm's remains
The Bakaua Adat tradition has officially become one of Indonesia's Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) since October 2022
The Bakaua Adat tradition has officially become one of Indonesia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) since October 2022
this tradition has been held annually since the 17th century
rituals and religion permeates the performance of traditional Bakaua Adat
The author examines how Bakaua Adat transforms into cultural tourism without removing the harmonization of customs
Narrating the value of Minangkabau culture
this paper explores how this tradition contains the values of democracy
These values persist and can be learned by local and international tourists in Sijunjung
Bakaua Adat tradition became one of the important instruments in submitting the GeoPark realm Minang Silokek to UNESCO Global Geopark (UGG)
Dai International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme reported that one of the criteria to be UGG is the relationship with the authenticity of culture and ecology
the Bakaua Adat tradition contributes as a reinforcing instrument
This tradition proves that GeoPark Ranah Minang Silokek’s geological heritage is connected to the local community’s cultural heritage
This will connect with the purpose of education
Talking about traditions running for hundreds of years ago is not easy
the BARAKARSA Foundation and volunteers conducted in-depth interviews with several important figures
from Indigenous leaders to local governments from the Sijunjung Regency Education Division and the Sijunjung Regency Youth and Sports Tourism Division
According to’ Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) Sijunjung Regency’
Bakaua is an agricultural tradition in several Minangkabau regions
This tradition is a ritual of prayer together as a symbol of rejecting Bala
along with activities down to the rice fields
Bakaua Adat’s purpose is to express gratitude to the Creator with the hope that the rice fields and fields of the people are blessed
Bakaua Adat is always held on Monday as a symbol of a good day to start farming
the Buffalo will be slaughtered by the men in the morning ritual and later cooked by the mother on the same day
The Bakaua Adat tradition was carried out after the death of the Islamic developer in Sijunjung
crop failures and viral outbreaks of farm animals
had a dream that people should repent nasuha by sacrificing livestock
The Bakaua Adat process has a series of customs
Based on interviews with Mr Candra Irawan Peto Molie (Chairman of the manager of the Nagari Sijunjung Indigenous Village Tourism Village)
Mr Irham Tobo Khatib Rajo (representative of the Nagari Indigenous density (KAN)) and Mrs Yusnidar Wahab (Chairman of Bundo Kanduang 2018-2023)
consensus deliberations were held as a form of mandatory series
As conveyed by Mr Candra Irawan Peto Molie (Chairman of the Tourism Village Manager of Nagari Sijunjung Indigenous Village):
No one can go to the traditional balai adat other than Ninik Mamak
The meeting will be decided on the date; the clear day should be Monday
After the decision of the customary stakeholders
and various other elements of the chairman
The value of democracy is reflected in the determination of planting schedules
No one dominates establishing a series of traditions
and the community is directly involved in both men and women
Gender equality in the division of labour is reflected in this tradition; for example
Ninik Mamak distributed the meat to her grandchildren and helped pay for a maximum of one month
Bundo Kanduang belugas are cooking meat that will be eaten by people who participate in the slaughter.
The Ninik Mamak meeting also communicated the wages for the traditional Bakaua officers
This series shows how traditions also pay attention to the socioeconomic sphere of society
both men and women—a series of religious implicit from tahlil
prayers and prayers offered during Bakaua Adat
Religious and literary traditions are also reflected during the appearance of entertainment
Literary traditions or traditions that are pretty popular in Minangkabau
Based on the book ‘A Brief History of Shaykh Malin Bayang and the treasures left behind’
Nizam’s works are a form of literature and a medium to remember teaching
A copy of this name can be found in Surau Simaung Syekh Malin Bayang
Sheikh Malin Bayang was a student of Sheikh Abdul Muhsin who studied with Sheikh Burhanuddin from Aceh
How the Indigenous Bakaua tradition as a supporting instrument towards UNESCO Global Geopark
maintains the relationship between the Geopark of the Minang Silokek realm and the authenticity of the local culture
This tradition is one of the supporting instruments towards UNESCO Global Geopark
UNESCO Global Geoparks should use the heritage
in conjunction with all other aspects of the region’s natural and cultural heritage
to raise awareness of key issues facing communities
The Bakaua Adat tradition has been included in the annual tourism event calendar in recent years
SH (head of youth tourism and Sports Sijunjung) revealed that:
has been included in the calendar of events at the Tourism Office
the government sees that this can attract visitors and grow the traditional village’s economy and Sijunjung
it is hoped that Bakaua Adat will be an attraction for tourists
The steps of Minang Silokek Geopark towards UNESCO Global Geopark are supported not only by traditional Bakaua traditions but also by other intangible cultural heritage
The values contained in Bakaua Adat legitimize the harmonization between customs
this tradition has become an important instrument for UNESCO Global Geopark
Sijunjung Adat Village will be one of the selected tourism villages to present village readiness in many aspects
MD does not stand behind any specific agenda
and arguments to the light and see what remains valid and sound
The poster deliberately withheld the location to avoid overcrowding
someone recognized the spot as Sijunjung in West Sumatra
This UNESCO-designated geopark soon became the subject of much attention
People speculated that the original poster’s omission was a tactic to prevent the area from losing its charm to over-tourism
a common problem for once-hidden gems that go viral on social media
If you visit any popular tourist spot in Indonesia
a pattern quickly emerges: the area is often marked with large signs and photo ops featuring heart-shaped frames or other Instagrammable designs
These places cater to social media-driven travelers eager to share picturesque moments
Indonesia is one of the most active countries on social media
there were 139 million social media users in Indonesia
The average Indonesian spends over seven hours online each day
with over three hours spent on social media
demonstrating the nation’s deep engagement with digital platforms
Social media has changed the way Indonesians travel
The need for social media presence and the fear of missing out (FOMO) drive many to flock to viral spots
Terms like “healing” or “staycation” reflect a growing trend of frequent vacations across different socioeconomic groups
a house with a stunning waterfall view in Southern Cianjur
which became a tourist hotspot after going viral
The influx of visitors led to littering and environmental degradation
with walls covered in stickers left by tourists
vendors' blue tarps and graffiti often mar beautiful landscapes
Consider the café by the river in Lembah Anai
Known for its picturesque waterfalls and greenery
the café was built to cater to tourists looking to snap photos for social media
social media can also be harnessed for environmental good
A youth group called Pandawara has successfully mobilized others for cleanup efforts
a video showing the cleaning of the Citarum River garnered 20 million views in just five days
especially in areas like the Citarum watershed
where environmental concerns are most pressing
While social media users show some awareness of environmental issues
A Nielsen survey found that 60% of Indonesians are influenced by social media to purchase environmentally friendly products
indicating that digital platforms are shaping more sustainable consumer behavior
The environmental impact of social media tourism is also felt in the infrastructure required to support large crowds
Many locations lack the facilities to manage the surge in visitors
leading to waste mismanagement and environmental damage
It’s crucial to develop sustainable infrastructure at tourist destinations
Local communities play a vital role in preserving the environment
Educating and involving them in sustainable tourism practices ensures that they become active participants in protecting their natural heritage
can help strike a balance between tourism development and environmental conservation
Technology also has a significant role in conservation
drones could monitor tourist activities in remote areas to ensure compliance with environmental guidelines
This requires commitment from all stakeholders: the government
Creating a real-time cleanliness monitoring system for viral tourist spots
similar to how weather and air quality updates are tracked
Thousands of Indonesians follow weather apps and air quality indexes on social media
Real-time monitoring of tourist spots could track visitor numbers
This system could be displayed on a dashboard visible to the public
the system could help promote eco-friendly destinations
improving both the location’s appeal and local community benefits
it could raise awareness about environmentally responsible travel
it would showcase their commitment to sustainability
With collective effort and public participation
a sustainable tourism model that benefits both people and nature can be developed
Increased public awareness and involvement will drive change
leading to a healthier ecosystem and preserving Indonesia’s natural beauty for future generations
BEKASI REGENCY - The Bekasi Regency Government continues to optimize the absorption of local workers through cooperation with the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower (Kemenaker) and support from the industrial sector
This effort was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Tri Dharma Building
Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia
this collaboration also involves Bandung City
A number of large companies from industrial areas in the eight regions also attended the agenda
said that this collaboration aims to increase job opportunities for the people of Bekasi Regency
One of the main steps is to share job seeker data with other regions that have collaborated under the coordination of the Ministry of Manpower
regional job seeker data will be connected to other districts and cities
This will open up greater opportunities for local workers to be absorbed in various industrial sectors," said Ade
the Bekasi Regency Government also encourages the industrial sector to prioritize local workers in the recruitment process
Ade emphasized that communication with companies will continue to be strengthened so that this policy runs effectively
"We encourage our companies to prioritize workers from Bekasi Regency
the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program is also expected to provide more productive benefits
such as road infrastructure development or provision of educational facilities," he explained
The Bekasi Regency Government hopes that this cooperation can increase the absorption of local workers and reduce unemployment rates
With the support of the Ministry of Manpower and industry
the workforce from Bekasi Regency is expected to be more competitive
the Bekasi Regency Government will continue to ensure that this policy runs effectively so that its benefits are felt by the community
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian choreographer Hartati will once again showcase her work in theater arts at the Malay Festival of Arts 2025, on May 2 and 3, 2025. Her choreography performance titled Needle in a Haystack or Jarum dalam Jerami, which she has been working on since 2022, will be presented at the Esplanade Theater in Singapore
Previously, Needle in a Haystack had been performed by Hartati at the Alek Mandeh event in Kabupaten Sijunjung
Hartati showcased her work at the Jakarta International Contemporary Dance Festival (JICON) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education
and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia
Hartati's background as a Minangkabau woman is the main idea behind the use of props in this work
living in the environment of paddy fields and rice fields
Needle in a Haystack represents Hartati's memories and the collective memories of the Minangkabau community
who feel joyous during each harvest season
The joy during the harvest season is what Hartati utilizes; the Minangkabau people will stack hay after the harvest
unaware that there might be a needle in the haystack
the great euphoria when celebrating something needs to be accompanied by caution
as there might be a needle that could prick people within the haystack they themselves have stacked
It is this work that Hartati also uses as a way to honor or as a kind of tribute to her mentor in choreography
During her time in the Gumarang Sati group
Gusmiati turned out to be a figure who taught Hartati a lot and made this work a response from a disciple to her teacher through her own work
That is the reason why Hartati chose a similar title to her mentor's work
The Esplanade Singapore through its official news has stated that Hartati's work this time will urge the audience to understand the complexity of human identity
this thought-provoking choreography can show that there are many differences in human identity
the performance will use stacks of hay and some agricultural tools with reprocessing
The stage will show the audience the many things that humans go through in their lives
The same sentiment is expressed by Keni Soeriaatmadja
where the bodies of agrarian communities who consistently work hard to sustain their livelihoods are never seen in non-agrarian communities
Hartati mentions that her work is not just a response to Fire in the Chaff by Gusmiati
which portrays the conflict of the New Order
She also wants to show that her current work will present the current conditions
but we often overlook the seemingly small but fundamental things that can be dangerous under our own feet
just like a Needle in a Haystack," said Hartati about her work in a press release on April 25
The music for the performance of Needle in a Haystack will be handled by Taufik Adam and Jumaidil Firdaus
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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The formation of disability service units (DSU) in Indonesia at the regional level as the forefront of empowerment at the local level for people with disabilities continues to be intensified
This effort is made to ensure inclusive and certain job placements for disabled workers
According to the records of the National Commission on Disability
there are 258 DSUs in 30 provinces and 168 DSUs in 60 regencies/cities in Indonesia
"A total of 200 offices that organize regional government affairs in the field of provincial/regency/city labor have DSUs in the field of labor
and 50 city DSUs," said Commissioner of Literacy
and Publications of the National Commission on Disability (NCD)
28 provinces that have carried out accelerated progress in the formation of regional DSUs are West Java
the list of regencies that have formed labor-related DSUs includes Cirebon Regency
Labor-related disability service units or labor DSUs are units that are part of regional government affairs offices in the field of labor
The legal basis for the formation of labor DSUs is Government Regulation Number 60 of 2020
The formation of labor DSUs is a mandate of Article 55 of the Disability Act Number 8 of 2016
Labor DSUs are provided to facilitate services and access for people with disabilities
The duties of labor DSUs include planning for the respect
and fulfillment of the rights to work for people with disabilities; providing information to the government
and private companies regarding the recruitment
and fair and non-discriminatory career development for people with disabilities
Labor DSUs also have the task of providing assistance to disabled workers
providing assistance to employers who hire disabled workers
and coordinating employers and workers in meeting and providing work aids for people with disabilities
the formation of labor DSUs is carried out by the offices that organize regional government affairs in the field of labor at the provincial and regency/city levels
labor DSUs can involve the community as support staff
In addition to Government Regulation Number 60 of 2020
the mandate of Act Number 8 of 2016 concerning the formation of labor DSUs is also regulated in the Minister of Labor Regulation Number 21 of 2020
Minister of Labor Yassierly mentioned that field constraints have caused the empowerment of disabled people to be less than optimal
despite various policies being implemented
"This is evident from the limited placement of disabled workers each year and the low number of companies employing them," said the Minister
the government has designed various strategic steps to address this issue
One of them is to enhance the work competence of disabled workers through inclusive and sustainable training and work programs
Not only enhancing the work competencies of disabled workers
the government also encourages the formation of disability service units (DSUs) at the regional level as the forefront of empowerment at the local level
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has caused the death of four residents in Dusun Dua
the four deceased individuals are Kartini Sitepu (65/female)
"Two individuals are still reported missing
namely Budi Utama Simanjuntak (30/male) and Gerge Barus (40/male)," said the Head of Data
one place of worship and four residential houses were severely damaged due to the floodwaters
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"The Regional Disaster Management Agency of Deli Serdang Regency
and all elements of the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum have coordinated for loss assessment
and deepening the chronology of this incident," he said
is predicted to be partly cloudy with light rain for the next three days
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The records were taken from the SiPongi website
a hotspot monitoring system developed by the government
West Sumatra Forestry Office chief Yozarwardi said there were a total of 6 red spots or high fire risk areas
The hot spots were found in three districts
Solok district (1) and Pesisir Selatan (61)
"Most of them were found in Pesisir Selatan Regency
namely in the Silaut and Tapan areas," Yozarwardi told Tempo when contacted shortly after the announcement
only one hotspot has appeared in the past 12 hours
He confirmed that the Pesisir Selatan Forest Management Unit (KPH) had sent a team to inspect and treat the hotspot
He confirmed that the West Sumatra Forestry Agency had written to local authorities to prepare for land and forest fires
"We have also written to the local government to be vigilant," Yozarwadi said
head of rehabilitation and reconstruction at the West Sumatra Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD)
said his unit received two reports of land fires on July 27 and 29 from the towns of Payakumbuh and Pesisir Selatan
The July 27 fire was believed to have been caused by carelessly discarded cigarettes that spread with the wind
"Which brought fire debris to several points," he said
5 hectares of land were scorched in the town of Payakumbuh
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