A group of approximately 125 visitors from various countries arrived in Sumenep Regency on Friday to participate in the Madura Culture Festival spearheaded by Regent Achmad Fauzi Wongsojudo These international visitors were transported via the MV National Geographic cruise "These international visitors have journeyed here not only to relish the natural wonders of Sumenep but also to witness the grandeur of the Madura Culture Festival," Fauzi said They were warmly welcomed with the traditional Paraban Sonte dance and the enchanting melodies of Madurese folk music called Saronen before embarking on a journey to the historic Sumenep Palace kris (an Indonesian slashing knife with a scalloped edge) and various arts and crafts from Madura Island which is situated just north of East Java province said that the festival also featured other traditional dances such as Tari Pecut (whip dance) and Jaran Serek (horse dance) "There is an abundance of native Sumenep traditional arts and cultural performances that we can present to tourists Most of these visitors hail from Europe and have chosen Sumenep as a leisure destination," Iksan noted ITS News – Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has sent a team from its Department of Architecture to conduct a survey of healthy housing for tuberculosis (TB) patients on Kangean Island aims to enhance the quality of life and health of TB patients by improving their housing conditions This initiative follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between ITS and Rumah Sakit Terapung Ksatria Airlangga (RSTKA) on July 11 located at the eastern edge of Sumenep waters and requiring an eight-hour journey by Sabuk Nusantara ship or a four-hour trip by fast boat from Kalianget-Sumenep Harbor from Rumah Sakit Terapung Ksatria Airlangga (RSTKA) They visited several homes of TB patients across various areas on Kangean Island and its surroundings to assess sanitation and other health-related aspects that impact TB recovery and transmission “Initial surveys reveal that many TB patients’ homes on Kangean Island do not meet healthy housing standards We found inadequate ventilation and minimal natural lighting to be major issues that need immediate attention,” Sarah said conducting a survey and interviewing local residents the ITS team also provided education to the local community on the importance of environmental cleanliness and improving home ventilation to prevent the spread of TB They suggested simple yet effective improvements that could significantly enhance home health conditions “We hope that the results of this survey will serve as a foundation for ITS and other stakeholders to take concrete steps to improve the living conditions of TB patients on Kangean Island we are optimistic that patients can recover faster and TB transmission can be minimized.” Field Coordinator for the TB Elimination Acceleration Mission at RSTKA sees the involvement of the ITS Department of Architecture team as a crucial step towards a more holistic approach to health services and environment—can be more effectively addressed by focusing on the patients’ home environments I am confident that the ITS Department of Architecture’s involvement will help lead Kangean Island towards becoming TB-free,” he explained This survey marks the beginning of a collaborative community service program between ITS and Rumah Sakit Terapung Ksatria Airlangga The program underscores ITS’s commitment to making tangible contributions to community well-being particularly in remote areas like Kangean Island The TB Elimination Acceleration Program in the Archipelago involves multiple stakeholders the Faculty of Medicine and Universitas Airlangga “This program is also part of our efforts to accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages By improving housing conditions for TB patients we are contributing to the reduction of infectious diseases and the overall enhancement of quality of life,” concluded Sarah Survey Team for Healthy Housing for TB Patients on Kangean Island is ready to be enjoyed by Jakartans after the administration concluded a four-month extensive renovation of the park in February During The Jakarta Post’s visit on Feb a new “Sumenep Promenade” sign had been installed at the main entrance to the park Jogging tracks and two sets of fitness equipment could also be found at the center of the park visitors can enjoy the park starting from this month,” Mila Ananda the Central Jakarta Park and Forestry Agency head told the Post.“We are not going to restrict visitors from using the many facilities at the park as they’re for everyone to enjoy,” she added Situated among a grove of high-rise buildings the 4,000 square meter Sumenep Park stretches alongside Jl Sumenep — from which the park takes its name — with the main entrance located at the intersection of Jl gave the park a jogging track that stretches from its entrance to the other end of the park such as a knee-raise station and a preacher curl machine like those installed in Ayodya Park and Tebet Park in South Jakarta the park is also equipped with a suspension bridge that crosses the canal separating Jl visitors will need to wait a little longer before setting foot on the bridge as it is still under construction “We also hope that these facilities can be used by Jakartans during the car-free days held on weekends on Jl Thamrin [major roads located near the park],” she said Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small or large—find what’s most comfortable for you Indonesia — Fisherwomen on Indonesia’s Madura Island are at the forefront of a protest against a plan to convert a stretch of their coast into salt farming in their efforts to protect the ecosystem that has provided a key source of income for the community A group of women in Sumenep district of East Java province is leading a protest against the local government’s proposal to develop a salt farm on 20 hectares (49 acres) of land on the coast of Gersik Putih village They say the plan could jeopardize their job as fishers and the sustainability of the marine ecosystem on which they have for generations depended for their livelihoods The fishers also believe that the salt ponds have exacerbated the flooding there in recent years “For those who don’t have a land for agriculture I’m grateful that God has gifted me the sea and it’s become my source of livelihood,” Maimunah a fisherwoman who is one of the movement’s leaders against the salt farm development in Gersik Putih told Mongabay-Indonesia in a recent interview the local government issued land titles on 73 hectares (180 acres) of land along the coast of Tapakerbau hamlet in Gersik Putih the remaining 20 hectares have been in dispute as fisherwoman Maimunah and others have been opposing the plan since 2013 Several efforts to reconcile between the protesters and local officials have been made “How can you produce a title on the sea?” Maimunah said “That area has always been part of the sea even since the time of our grandparents and before The protesters have demanded that officials publish the permits and environmental and social impact analysis of the project, but the government couldn’t meet that. The opposers have alleged that the salt farms were to blame for the worsened flooding in the village this summer the village head of Gersik Putih who took office in 2013 said the government had offered compensation to the fishers in the form of titles on 2 hectares (4.9 acres) of land He said the opposition was partly driven by the political interests of some people in the village “What they refer to as the sea is actually not it it’s the tide,” Muhab told Mongabay-Indonesia in a separate interview Muhab said the plan was to split the funding of the 20-hectare salt farms between his office and investors because the village’s budget couldn’t cover it all He said his office has yet to decide on who the intended beneficiaries are but it could be either a village-owned enterprise a foundation or a community business entity “Because we have a program to elevate the people’s economy,” he said Responding to the recent flooding in Tapakerbau Muhab claimed that it was common for the area to be inundated in the middle and end of the year He claimed the completion of the salt farms could reduce flooding because the ponds would serve as barriers between the sea and the houses [the flood] wouldn’t have leaked in there,” Muhab said said he would continue to fight for the preservation of their beach Shiddiq said that he has a clear regulation that the sea should not be converted He also has photo documentation of Tapakerbau hamlet in 1933 from the top side which clearly shows the length of the Tapakerbau beach Global aquaculture production grew by 527% from 1990-2018 with Indonesia among the top producers worldwide The country’s aquaculture output in the third quarter of 2021 was 12.25 million metric tons a 6% increase from the same period in 2020 The aquaculture sector contributed the equivalent of $1.94 million in non-tax state revenue for the year to November 2021 well above the target figure of $1.39 million Experts have welcomed the government’s push to boost the aquaculture sector but say it must guarantee sustainable environmental planning particularly in terms of land clearing and waste management for the farms Developing aquaculture farms in Indonesia has typically entailed clearing carbon-rich mangrove forests and coastal degradation to build the ponds public engagement and action manager of the NGO Greenpeace Indonesia said large-scale development often has the potential to pose multiple ecological She said investors would become the owners of natural resources for them to control leaving them without any choice to access the resources Khalisah added that women were often left out  in various development agendas despite the businesses using the jargon “to improve the welfare of the community.” the minimum wage of Sumenep is around 2 million rupiah ($130) residents can get 4.5 million rupiah ($292) per month with the assumption of 150,000 rupiah ($9.75) per day from fishing marine creatures on the coast “The economic model that’s used actually further impoverishes women If they fight to maintain their living space it is because that is the only way women can survive to support the family economy,” Khalisah said This story was reported by Mongabay’s Indonesia team and first published here on our Indonesian site on Sept Small-scale fishers in Indonesian isles flag use of banned net by outsiders FEEDBACK: Use this form to send a message to the author of this post 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 […] Non Koresponden Laila Afifa TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Giliyang Island is known as a destination for health tourism and is a mainstay destination for Sumenep and East Java Thousands of tourists recorded to have visited the island located in Sumenep Regency which is known for having oxygen levels above the average of other regions the oxygen level on Giliyang Island is the second best in the world after Jordan tourist visits to Giliyang Island have returned to normal thousands of domestic tourists have re-visited Giliyang Island," said the head of Sumenep's Culture 1,494 tourists visited the island in 2021 and 2,460 visitors in 2022 it recorded 2,131 visitors and eight of them were foreign tourists.  "We're optimistic the number of visitors to Giliyang Island in this year will continue to increase and surpass previous years'," said Iksan Tourism potentials on the Giliyang Island which has two villages; Bancamara and Banraas villages are managed by the locals who are aware of tourism potential there are also some tourist attractions that support tourism on the island such as Mahakarya Cave in Banraas Villages and Cangga Stone in Bancamara Village "We continue to assist Pokmasdarwis and prepare the necessary infrastructures so that tourists visiting Giliyang Island will feel more safe and comfortable,"  he added The newest facility is the revitalization of Giliyang Port to ease boat activities and vessels transporting tourists to the oxygen island Editor's Choice: Indonesia to Build Bali International Hospital as Part of Medical Tourism Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News 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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Indonesia and Japan Deepen Strategic Alliance in Clean Energy and Infrastructure Drone model for medical logistics delivery when tested at the 752nd anniversary of Sumenep Regency ITS News – Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has done many collaborations and delivered beneficial innovations for the wider community ITS with part of Dunia Usaha dan Dunia Industri (DUDI) Beehive Drones and Tinc (Telkomsel Innovation Center) had carried out operational trials of drones for the delivery of medical needs between islands and remote areas in Sumenep Regency Coinciding with the 752nd anniversary of Sumenep Regency which was the ultimate attraction at the end of this event was the first drone activity to send medical supplies between islands and remote areas (holding a laptop) when he saw firsthand the drone test process for inter-island logistics delivery This trial was born thanks to two collaborations; the collaboration of Beehive Drones with Tinc and the collaboration of Beehive Drones with the Department of Marine Transportation Engineering ITS a research proposal entitled “Design of an Inter-island and Remote Area Unmanned Operational System for Last-Mile Delivery (Rancangan Sistem Operasional Pesawat Tanpa Awak Antarpulau dan Daerah Terpencil Untuk Last-Mile Delivery)” was submitted It was this proposal that later received approval in the Matching Fund Program Wave IV 2021 by Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi (Ditjen Dikti) Riset dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek) and support from the Sumenep Regency Government through his company PT Aero Global Innovation (AGI) for being one of the start-ups in the transportation technology sector under the guidance of ITS Maritime Innovation Cluster STP “This shows the success of start-up development to produce new technology products that are beneficial to the community,” he explained (holding a mic) when explaining how drones work for medical logistics delivery to Sumenep Regent Achmad Fauzi S.H. Beehive Drones Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Albertus Gian Dessayes said that drones are a practical answer to last-mile delivery problems in global logistics distribution logistics distribution with conventional transportation can be more helpful because drones offer faster speed and practicality of logistics distribution systems This Alumni of the ITS Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department explained that Sumenep Regency consists of numerous small islands on Madura Island. Sumenep Regency itself relies on sea transportation for various mobility and distribution activities we are thinking of combining this medical logistics drone with a ship in the last-mile delivery logistics channel,” he added Beehive Drones decided to collaborate with the ITS Marine Transportation Engineering Department The man familiarly called Gian explained that ITS is considered to have a more qualified understanding of sea transportation modes explained that using drones can expand sea transportation services outside ports this drone can be used for the final road segment directly to consumers or referred to as last-mile delivery for logistics needs from ships that have drone transportation The manager of the ITS Maritime Innovation Cluster STP explained that this drone would facilitate the inter-island goods logistics system without requiring ships to dock at the port connected with land deliveries using trucks so the concept is like an aircraft carrier but we bring drones,” said the lecturer at the Department of Marine Transportation Engineering ITS Maritime Innovation Cluster STP’s role is to design a logistics operation system through sea transportation. the designed system has proven to be successful in overcoming the operation of several drones that carry out activities back and forth from the ship Tri said that this medical logistics drone could fly at a speed of 70-100 kilometers per hour this drone has a flying range of up to 50 kilometers while carrying a maximum weight of 2 kilograms we are targeting to be able to carry logistics weighing 10 kilograms with five drones,” he explained Tri appreciates the achievement of this medical logistics drone service which has succeeded in becoming the first drone service in Indonesia to get an official permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation we are targeting that in the first half of 2022 this drone can be fully operational in Sumenep Regency,” he said Tri hopes that this drone can accelerate the penetration of the Covid-19 vaccination in the Sumenep Regency it will continuously strive to develop existing technologies and systems to increase their effectiveness and benefits the opportunity to use this drone has opened up to deliver small ITS News — Indonesia as a tropical country tends to have many coastal areas ITS News — Data is an asset and the main foundation in determining strategies for the future ITS News — Continuing to show local wisdom to the world community ITS News — The Domestic Component Level (TKDN) is the key to restoring the glory of the Indonesian The Sumenep regency government will soon host the 2023 Oxygen Sunmori Funbike a cycling event that lets you breathe in one of the world's cleanest airs in Gili Iyang Island offers cyclists the island's picturesque natural scenery like the blue sea and stunning coral reefs also known as "Oxygen Island," has gained recognition for its exceptional air quality According to Indonesia.go.id and air quality monitoring app Air Visual data the air quality index in Gili Iyang is only one level below that of the Dead Sea making it one of the places with the world's second-cleanest air You are going to have a good sleep there because there are no mosquitoes," Sumenep Regent Achmad Fauzi Wongsojudo said The Oxygen Sunmori Funbike will offer its cyclists tons of entertainment Participants also get to spend the night in Gili Iyang the head of the Sumenep Sports and Tourism agency said: "Gili Iyang Island is known for its panorama and its oxygen level The oxygen level of Gili Iyang reaches 20.9 percent The 2023 Oxygen Sunmori Funbike becomes part of Sumenep's 754th-anniversary celebrations About 500 people are expected to join the event Lobuk Village is a village located in Bluto District Although it has won the title of independent village and 4th place as the best village in East Java in 2021 Although it is included as an independent village there are still 503 poor families in Lobuk Village (BPS Sumenep Regency Most of these poor families are small fishermen who depend on the catch from the use of angghas to meet their income Angghas is a term from the fishermen of Lobuk Village as a means of catching fish that resembles or is similar to a bagan but is equipped with a small fish aggregating device measuring about 2 x 1.5 meters The fish aggregating device is a means to become a “home” for fish so that fish can gather and make it easier to catch Angghas fishermen will get additional income if there are tourists/visitors who use their angghas facilities as fishing spots the use of angghas as a fishing spot is still carried out during the day and at night it is used by the angghas fishermen themselves Angghas is fishing equipment for fishermen in Lobuk Village The main problems faced by fishermen in Lobuk Village include: Production Aspect: The use of simple fishing equipment results in low fish catch capacity Fishermen cannot determine the type of fish to be caught so the catch is a mixture of fish with a small amount Management Aspect: Fishermen cannot control the fishing distance effectively so there is competition in collecting fish they are not yet familiar with technology that can help effectively in catching fish Multicolor LED and Low-Cost GNSS as a Solution a team from the ITS Marine-Earth Science and Technology Research Center led by Prof Nur Cahyadi offers a solution in the form of improving production and management aspects The technology introduced is a low-cost multicolor LED lamp and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) This technology is designed to attract more fish around the angghas thereby increasing the quality and quantity of the catch Installation of Low-Cost Multicolor LED and GNSS Technology The stages of activities in this program include: Socialization Workshop: Introduction of low-cost multicolor LED and GNSS lighting technology to fishermen ITS also held a mentoring workshop to provide knowledge about the maintenance and troubleshooting of this new technology as well as strategies for developing marine tourism for fishing spots Active participation from Pokdarwis Lobuk is highly expected for the success of this program it is hoped that fishermen in Lobuk Village can increase their fish catches so that the income and welfare of the local community will also increase Walaupun lokasinya terpencil, Gua Mahakarya menghadirkan pesona bebatuan stalaktit dan stalagmit yang unik Seperti adanya batu alir dan batu bercahaya yang semuanya terbentuk dari proses endapan mineral jutaan hingga miliaran tahun silam Gili Iyang lokasi Gua Mahakarya dikenal dengan Pulau Oksigen kaena memiliki kualitas udara bersih dengan kadar oksigen yang bagus Baca juga: Makam Tertua Berusia 78.000 Tahun Ditemukan di Gua Afrika Dikutip dari Indonesia.go.id, Gua Mahakarya ditemukan oleh warga sekitar tahun 2014 Awalnya, Gua Mahakarya dikenal dengan nama Gua Celeng karena gua tesebut menjadi tempat persembunyian hewan celeng atau babi hutan Agar dapat dimanfaatkan sebagi lokasi wisata warga membuat pagar bambu tepatnya tiga meter dari mulut gua agar hewan liar seperti celeng atau pun yang lainnya tidak masuk Baca juga: Jejak Tangan Anak-anak, Diduga Ritual Misterius Peradaban Maya Ditemukan di Gua Meksiko Gili Iyang dikenal sebagai 'Pulau Awet Muda' dengan kadar oksigen tertinggi kedua di dunia setelah Jordania yakni 21,5 persen Gua Mahakarya memiliki luas sekitar 800 meter per segi dan memiliki 7 ruangan yang bisa dijelajahi dibutuhkan alat penerangan dengan baterai cadangan serta jangan lupa memanfaatkan jasa pemandu Mulut gua sendiri memiliki bentuk setengah membulat dengan tinggi hingga ke langit-langitnya dan jalur masuknya menurun serta sedikit terjal Saat memasuki mulut gua kita terpaksa harus merunduk 90 derajat untuk menaklukkan sebuah lorong sempit sepanjang sekira lima meter Baca juga: Melancong ke Gili Iyang, Pulau Awet Muda di Sumenep Namun hal tersebut terbayarkan saat memasuki ruang pertama yang luas seperti ruang pertemuan (hall) dengan langit yang tinggi sekitar 4-5 meter Pengunjung langsung disuguhkan oleh keunikan koleksi bebatuan stalaktit dan stalagmit di dalamnya Corak bebatuannya sungguh khas dengan warna krem dan cokelat yang mendominasi Endapan mineral-mineral tadi termasuk kalsit mewujud dalam bentuk larutan air yang setiap saat menetes perlahan dari sela bebatuan Air ini meluncur mulus hingga ke ujung stalaktit dan jatuh ke dasar gua Baca juga: Sebuah Perahu Motor Hancur karena Ledakan di Sumenep, 3 ABK Terluka Tetesan air ke dasar gua ini yang berlangsung setiap saat dengan lama proses sejak jutaan hingga miliaran tahun akan menghasilkan stalagmit Kompas Cyber Media (Kompas Gramedia Digital Group) Baca juga: '+json_baca_juga.items[i].title+' Sumenep – The Sumenep Regency is optimistic that a pioneering flight that will fly citizens of Kangean Island will be available this year The existence of an airport is expected to relieve locals from dependency on weather conditions at sea which often causes unstable commodity prices The airport construction began in 2014 with a budget of Rp1 billion on an area of 1,000 square meters in the Pasareman village Sumenep's Transportation Department chief Mohammad Fadilah said the airfield and its supporting facilities including a passengers' waiting room as and aviation safety facilities "We are also optimistic that flight routes to Kangean can operate this year." 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Grammy-nominated artist Giveon released his debut album “When It’s All Said And Done… Take Time” in March 2021 which features his signature soulful sound and introspective lyrics R&B is a genre that is constantly evolving One rising star to keep an eye on is Joyce Wrice a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who recently released her debut album “Overgrown.” The album features collaborations with artists like Freddie Gibbs and Lucky Daye and showcases Wrice’s ability to blend classic R&B with modern influences who has already made a name for himself with his unique sound and powerful vocals fans around the world celebrated what would have been Aaliyah’s 42nd birthday who died tragically in a plane crash in 2001 continues to be an inspiration to R&B artists today artists like Kehlani and Normani paid tribute to Aaliyah on social media sharing their love and admiration for the late singer and her influence on R&B music can still be felt today R&B music continues to thrive and evolve From Super Bowl performances to rising stars and tributes to icons like Aaliyah the latest news in R&B music is a testament to the enduring popularity and influence of the genre Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the world of R&B there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this vibrant and dynamic genre Kemenag Teken MoU dengan HIMPSI dan RMI Sumenep untuk Program Pesantren Sharing dan Peduli Kapolres Sumenep Ajak Pelajar SMAN 1 Jadi Generasi Tangguh dan Taat Hukum Ledakan Guncang Sumenep: Respons Cepat Pemkab Bangkitkan Harapan Warga PSP Diluncurkan di Sumenep: Jalan Baru Pesantren Mewujudkan Ruang Aman Desa Lobuk Jadi Pionir Pembentukan Koperasi Merah Putih di Kecamatan Bluto Menata Arah Baru PT Sumekar: Suara Krew, ABK dan KWK Menggema di DPRD Sumenep Kemenag Teken MoU dengan HIMPSI dan RMI Sumenep untuk Program Pesantren Sharing dan Peduli Kapolres Sumenep Ajak Pelajar SMAN 1 Jadi Generasi Tangguh dan Taat Hukum Ledakan Guncang Sumenep: Respons Cepat Pemkab Bangkitkan Harapan Warga PSP Diluncurkan di Sumenep: Jalan Baru Pesantren Mewujudkan Ruang Aman, Ramah, dan Penuh Kasih untuk Santri Sumber: Kemenag Copyright © 2025 Java Network - All Rights Reserved Semen Indonesia through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program handed over 1,000 cement zak for the reconstruction of buildings for earthquake victims in Sapudi Island Assistance was handed over by Semen Indonesia CSR bureau staff Chusnul Zaini witnessed by Sumenep Regent A.Busyro Karim in Gayam District Indonesia — A coal barge that ran aground in the sea off the Indonesian island of Java remains stuck there having already spilled much of its cargo and disrupting the local fishery The Woodman 37 was carrying coal from Banjarmasin on the island of Borneo to the island of Lombok on a shipping route that passes by Sumenep district in East Java It was off Sumenep where it ran aground during bad weather The barge is still visible about 1.5 kilometers “The boat is still there,” Haerul confirmed to Mongabay Indonesia in an April 5 text message Reports from the Sumenep port authorities said the barge entered the area on Jan When the vessel failed to continue its journey “I saw with my own eyes the traces of coal from the boat into the surrounding water,” Haerul said adding that many local fishers have complained of the waters turning dark due to the spill Haerul said the local fisheries agency and environment agency had been alerted about the incident only the fisheries agency has come to carry out an inspection The incident adds to the long list of environmental pollution disasters by the coal industry director of the East Java chapter of the Indonesian Forum of the Environment (Walhi) “We’re going to support the locals and agencies in investigating the owners of the coal and which power plant it was for,” Wahyu said such accidents constitute a clear violation of environmental management standards for which the perpetrators can face up to three years in jail and fines of up to 3 billion rupiah ($209,000) FEEDBACK: Use this form to send a message to the author of this post Susi Air (SQS, Jakarta Halim) will establish a base at Trunojoyo airport near Sumenep this year a spokesman for the Sumenep Transportation Office has said "The management of Susi Air is currently making preparations to start new flights from Trunojoyo Airport while coordinating with the relevant parties at Juanda airport in Surabaya to arrange the flight schedules," Moh Fadillah told the Jakarta Times this week Once established, the carrier will then open up flights to Surabaya Get started with a ch-aviation subscription unrestricted access to all of ch-aviation's news and data for 14 days Upgrade to our Data and News Subscriptions Aviation Intelligence for your everyday use We offer a comprehensive aviation industry database utilised by various entities such as operators Reports emerged on Sunday revealing that the government had suspended the free meals program for nearly 3,000 students across 18 schools in Sumenep Regency A student eats lunch on the first day of a free-meal programme at Kedung Badag 1 State Elementary School in Bogor JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto‘s flagship free meals program for schoolchildren and pregnant women has encountered several challenges during its first month of implementation The program’s first phase was launched on Jan with an aim to distribute nutritious meals to 500,000 students The government aims to gradually increase the number of recipients to 17.5 million by December and 82 million by the final year of Prabowo’s administration in 2029 reports emerged on Sunday revealing that the government had suspended the free meals program for nearly 3,000 students across 18 schools in Sumenep Regency acting headmistress of SD Pandian I State Elementary School in Kota district stated that she received the information via a circular sent to a WhatsApp group of school officials whose institutions are beneficiaries of the free meals program “The circular announced that the program will be halted starting Monday it did not specify when it will be resumed,” she said on Sunday Schools are now scrambling to notify parents about the abrupt decision urging them to ensure their children have breakfast and bring lunch to school explained that the decision to suspend the free meals program in the regency was taken due to a “technical problem” within the organizer He declined to provide further details on the issue but confirmed that he reported it to the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) last Wednesday “We are working to resume the free meals program next week but we are still awaiting further instructions from the BGN,” he said on Sunday BGN head Dadan Hindayana said on Monday that the free meals program in Sumenep Regency would not be permanently halted and would resume on Tuesday It was not the only hiccup encountered by the free meals program in recent days the rollout of the free meals program faced a setback as thousands of schoolchildren took to the streets to protest the initiative which was scheduled to launch in various regions in Papua on Monday the protest turned violent after the police blocked thousands of junior high and high school students who rallied against the initiative from marching toward the local Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) high school and university students in Wamena staged another protest in front of the Jayawijaya Regent’s office to continue their opposition explained that they were rejecting the program because they believed the funds allocated for free meals should instead be redirected to ensure free education in the province “The number of illiterate people and those living in poverty in the Papua region is the highest in the country school tuition in the region is still very expensive and many teachers are not actively teaching,” Rohex said on Monday Several protesters also cited concerns over food safety as one of the reasons for rejecting the free meals program following multiple incidents of food poisoning At least two food poisoning incidents linked to the free meals program occurred last month 40 students from SD Dukuh 03 State Elementary School fell ill after consuming undercooked chicken in lunches provided by a caterer at a local army base dozens of students and several teachers at a state elementary school in Nunukan reported suffering from diarrhea after consuming the prepared meals Indonesia’s milk deficit may swell to 8.5m tonnes due to free meals program: Minister Intricate dye like 'henna' decorate the hands of the child brides Indonesia: Bold makeup in hues of red and black lined their eyes a bejewelled golden plate rested upon their foreheads while more gold complemented vibrant clothing cinched at their waists Their small hands were intricately lined with a type of dye resembling henna; and while they looked like miniature human dolls fidgety and trying to keep their nervousness in check these are the child brides and grooms of Sumenep Regency at their wedding You’ll have to fly from Jakarta to Surabaya which could take anywhere between 75 and 90 minutes and then embark on a four-hour drive; this is how we found ourselves driving into the regency one morning passing dozens of salt farms along the way were at their wedding reception being held at a field with a large tent in the district of Dungkek the children had just married that morning – the oldest was a fourteen-year-old boy who married a 13-year-old; the youngest and the last couple were a pair of six-year-olds Parents of the brides and grooms took turns between standing at the entrance of the tent to welcome guests and accompany their children who sat quietly on the sidelines of a feast held in their honour a mother of one of the brides explained that child marriage is commonplace in Madura “If anyone asks for the hand of your first child in marriage lurched forward and retched as she struggled to keep her emotions at bay She was quickly pacified by Ms Alimatus and others around her The space under the tent was divided into two sections Plush velvet sofas with golden frames sat atop a stage on one end This is where guests were taking photos with the newlyweds prior to the feast A band positioned at the centre of the tent played traditional music and female dancers were putting on a show for the men dancing closely with them while being showered with rupiah bills A group of men and women in each section were also huddled together as they made a note of every gift that the families of the children received who goes by one name as many Indonesians do explained that the children had been matched by their parents – her son and daughter had both been married off they’re married off at a young age; it’s tradition,” she said with a laugh the National Statistics Agency supported by UNICEF launched two reports on child marriage The report showed that the rate of child marriage in Indonesia remains high with over one in four girls marrying before reaching adulthood the percentage of "ever-married" women aged 20 to 24 who married before the age of 18 across 33 provinces in Indonesia ranked by average prevalence showed that close to 70 per cent of the people in Madura’s Sumenep regency married before the age of 18 The district of Dungkek had the highest number of child marriages in the regency with about 80 per cent of its nearly 4,000 people - as per national population records in 2015 - having married as children it is usually because parents want a debt repaid they receive a lot of support from their neighbours – and this is a reciprocal occurrence they can throw a party because other people owe them a debt this has been in practice for a very long time their ancestors did this and they always make a note," said Lies and they feel they want to collect what is owed to them from their neighbours – to whom they have already provided some sort of support – 'tumpangan' is what they call it – they will organise the marriage of their child one of Indonesia's foremost experts in Islam and gender as well as a women’s rights activist families tend to get their children betrothed and organise a party the marriage is known as a "hanging betrothal" This arrangement means that while their marriage has been solemnised The children will only live together as husband and wife when they are deemed to be old enough by their parents to do so which could be when they are as young as 14 years old the children live separately and continue their education only for the "husband" to visit his "wife" during holidays and religious celebrations Fifteen-year-old Uus (not her real name) married her boyfriend last year when she was just 14 He was 19 at the time and he had asked her parents for her hand in marriage “We were only married by a religious teacher … compared to just being boyfriend and girlfriend it’s better to have something that is certain," she said a reason which resonated with several of the child brides Channel NewsAsia spoke to Muslim marriages in Indonesia must be registered at the government’s Religious Affairs Office (KUA) something Uus and her husband have not done This means that the two do not have a marriage certificate “We haven’t gone to the religious office; I’m not legal yet,” said Uus What the young couple have done is known as "nikah siri" which translates to mean unregistered or secret marriages - this is highly prevalent in Sumenep Indonesia’s 2002 Law on Child Protection prohibits marriage under the age of 18 under any circumstances and such a marriage cannot be registered at the Religious Affairs Office which sets the legal parameters for marriage in the country parental consent is required for all marriages under the age of 21 girls can legally marry at the minimum age of 16 and boys at 19 providing they obtain approval from the religious court Parents can also file a petition at the religious court or district court to apply for an exemption and get their daughter to marry even earlier we approve their request if the bride is 16 years old head of the religious court in Sumenep Regency told Channel NewsAsia "But sometimes in the event that the child is two months we’ll also approve the request because it’s just a little bit of time,” Applications to marry off children below the age of 16 years were assessed on a case-by-case basis Are there any obstacles to the relationship such as them being siblings is their husband ready to provide for them These are all factors that we consider,” said Risana But anecdotal evidence suggests that many parents skip getting an approval from the court couples apply for a retroactive confirmation of the marriage when they reach an age deemed legal by Indonesian law couples generally apply for a retroactive confirmation when they need to get their paperwork in order or if they need to make a birth certificate for their child these situations require a marriage certificate There were more than 200 couples in 2016 who applied for confirmation With no way for authorities to prove that they were children when the marriage took place such loopholes only make underage marriages all the more difficult to tackle While tradition is a main factor for the practice “Religion has made it legitimate for members of the community to say that getting a child married is the right of the guardian they base that right on the fact that the Prophet married Siti Aisyah when she was nine years old,” said Tatik Hidayati a lecturer at the Anuqqayah Institute of Islamic Sciences “So they use that as a justification that Islam doesn’t forbid it." Records from the National Statistics Agency shows that there were 554 couples who divorced in 2016 There were also 55 cases of underage marriage sentenced by the Religious Court of Sumenep in the same year While there is no official data on whether the two overlap or how many of the divorced couples married as children authorities say the high divorce rate can be attributed to child marriage and that they are working to tackle the issue through community engagement the most ideal age for women (to marry and bear children) is 21 years old Child Protection & Family Planning Office “If you marry your child off and he or she isn’t happy or prosperous with the question he said he generally posed to parents wanting to marry off their children But many parents in Sumenep feel bound to the practice out of fear of their girls becoming so-called "spinsters" she said her parents were worried that she would always remain single which is why they arranged for her marriage “The first night (together) I didn’t know anything they become their husband’s responsibility and this also motivates many parents to marry their children off There is also a general sense of concern among parents in the regency of their children spending time in close physical proximity with members of the opposite sex sparking fears among parents who worry that it “could lead to something.” Authorities have said that they cannot force parents who are accustomed to these traditions forego the practice but what they have been trying to do is familiarise them with the consequences in an effort to approach the issue with sensitivity Marrying as children is detrimental from a health perspective as well “A child who marries below the age of 15 and then gives birth from a physical point of view it is not her time to give birth yet so a woman’s reproductive organs are not ready for pregnancy,” said Hajah Kusmawati head of health promotion at the regency’s health office She also cited the list of possible health conditions a pregnant child might go through in the course of giving birth “Abortion or the aborting of a baby because the child isn’t ready (to become a parent) she will still wants to ‘have fun playing’; automatically she won’t be optimal in taking care of a child she gave birth to,” Hajah said adding that the parents or grandparents will take care of the child in such cases Data cited by the regency’s health office said that of about 69,200 teenagers in Sumenep lower than the office’s 15-person estimate for the year while children in the regency still got married they were likely to wait to before having children also engages the community with their programmes which propagate healthy marriages at the age of 21 for girls In addition to their familiarisation programmes the department provides counselling for children and parents as well including having a dialogue with those who attempt to legitimise the practice by bringing religion into the matter the regency’s authorities emphasised that the country’s conflicting marital laws are an obstacle in their efforts the onus is on the central government to revise the rules Religious teachers have always played a key role in advising members of the community on traditional practices “Some traditions need to be upheld while others head of the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) in Sumenep regency Indonesia's Constitutional Court rejected an application to raise the marriageable age for girls from 16 to 18 years on the grounds that raising the marriageable age would not guarantee a reduction in divorce rates nor would it solve health and social problems female clerics this year urged the government to do just that They issued an unprecedented fatwa or edict against child marriage after a three-day congress held in Cirebon it is influential – and serves as a guideline for Muslims to practice their faith according to the local context the government also said that it would seek the help of male clerics who deliver Friday prayer sermons in mosques to campaign against the practice of child marriage these movements have begun but haven’t made much progress yet with majority of the clerics in there unaware of the efforts no one from the government has come to familiarise us with these efforts yet to prevent child marriage,” said Lestariyadi He added that he was optimistic about a positive change if authorities spread word about the programme and got everyone on board to carry it out K Safraji said they had already begun engaging the community to spread awareness on the problem The Council also implemented a strict vetting process when families approached them to get their children married he said and whether the couple had gone to the Religious Affairs Office to register their marriage One problem he said which still occurs and which they are trying to tackle is the manipulation of data there is some manipulation done by the parents where they will tell the Office that a child is say already 16 years old Indonesia has committed to achieving its Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 its aims include eliminating all harmful practices against girls and women including child marriage But the Indonesian Coalition to End Child Marriage (18+ Coalition) in November issued a statement saying there had been no significant decrease in the number of child marriage rates in the past eight years The group cited data from the National Statistics Agency which showed child marriage rates were 27.4 per cent in 2008 and while they declined to 22.8 per cent in 2015 the rates went up to 25.7 per cent in 2017 The group has accused the government of failing to commit to its goal “This indicates that the alleviation of child in marriage Indonesia has suffered a setback,” the group said in its press release Indonesia is ranked 37 on the global child marriage index and is the second highest in Southeast Asia after Cambodia Lies Marcoes Natsir of the Rumah Kita Bersama Foundation said the situation concerning child marriage had reached a "critical" phase - at "emergency" level Lies is optimistic that the issue can make headway on certain conditions which should be addressed ahead of others “There are two conditions that I believe should be addressed immediately is the state’s willingness to explore the possibility of reproduction and sexual education,” she said Pregnancy is also one of the reasons children are forced to marry she explained “We conducted research in 2014-2015 in nine regencies across five provinces and we found that out of 52 children who were married 36 among them got married because they were pregnant the Religious Affairs Office (KUA) and the Religious Court fall under pressure from parents if the Religious Affairs Office declines to approve their marriage parents would then go to the village branch and marry off their children without officially registering them they would manipulate data such as the date of births and make the marriage happen The second issue according to Lies has to do with mindset "I believe is that if the child is already pregnant what should be done – the child has two choices – either abortion or to bring the pregnancy to full term without having to marry." Lies went on to explain that the government must be brave enough to be able to tell people not to punish the baby or the mother whether for being illegitimate or having so-called "bad morals" “If the government or all of us can be open and honest about these facts but they do not want to be open about sexuality Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us fun and practical.Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.SBSSBS Indonesian News Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker