Fighting Slavery in SumbaFor dozens of years Yeremias advocated and recorded slavery in Sumba His documentary "Slave Island" was appreciated in Europe Audio NewsThis article has been translated using AI. See original 00:0000:0010101.00xBy Fransiskus Pati Herin 13 Apr 2025 18:05 WIB · English He was said to be a target of individuals who had long been involved in practices of slavery Jermi's advocacy was feared to drag them into criminal proceedings that could lead to imprisonment Jermi was advised to leave his residence in Tambolaka That there will be consequences from the humanitarian work I have been engaged in with friends since I settled in Sumba starting in 2012," said Jermi in Tambolaka on Tuesday (18/3/2025) The tense moments arrived one night in April 2017 along with his wife and their four-month-old child he woke up upon hearing the door of their rented house being forcibly opened His wife was afraid of facing death that now loomed before them There was also a feeling of sadness and guilt especially for Jermi as he looked at the faces of his wife and child who were also bearing the risks of his struggle That there will be consequences from the humanitarian work I have been engaged in with friends since I settled in Sumba starting in 2012 Their rented house was far from other residents' houses and was near the forest The gang armed with machetes could attack them viciously We came out and found almost everything in the house gone Thank God our family survived," said Yeremias Jermi has been involved in advocacy on cases of slavery He often appears in the foreground and sometimes behind the scenes in advocacy work a teenage girl who was met in Tambolaka in March 2025 now lives a more peaceful life after being freed from slavery in 2021 and selling garden produce to the market on foot We were involved in this process with the nuns so there was relatively little interference The community really respects nuns," he said Jermi also freed a girl whose biological mother exchanged her for a buffalo The mother handed over her daughter to the master who owned the buffalo to be used as a slave or wife The buffalo was used for the funeral ceremony for the girl's father the practice of slavery in Sumba still persists to this day because many people consider it a common thing They do not question slavery which is clearly against humanity and the law three commodities were known to be shipped from Sumba Jermi has several times succeeded in preventing the sending of non-procedural workers from Tambolaka Airport in Southwest Sumba Most victims of human trafficking are poorly educated and come from poor families As a law graduate with experience in several community empowerment organizations Jermi has the ability to investigate several human trafficking cases until the perpetrators were thrown in prison "There are brothers who are cruel to sell their sisters to other people for a certain fee," he said Jermi's advocacy of slavery cases in Sumba was later made into a documentary film that received an international award The documentary film entitled Slave Island was made with Jimmy Hendrickx from Belgium the documentary was selected at the Movies That Matter Festival in the Netherlands also winning the Award for Best Belgian Documentary The documentary was made for five years until 2022 Jermi was invited to come to the two countries Jermi wants to reveal the conditions that occur in Sumba today Behind the enchanting beauty of Sumba Island there is a practice of slavery that cuts the conscience Many people consider it normal and they do not have a problem with the practice "This film represents every suppressed cry inviting all parties to reflect and show compassion including inviting several students to participate in advocacy for cases of slavery We were very happy to be invited to the field so that we understood Several times we held demonstrations related to humanitarian cases it started from discussions with him," said Alfianus Tamo Ama Secretary of the Leadership Council of the Indonesian National Student Movement Branch of Southwest Sumba Jermi has become an inspiration for many young people in Sumba His courage to expose and record cases of slavery that are considered common has opened many eyes in Sumba and the eyes of the world Antara TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The eruption of Mount Lewotobi in East Nusa Tenggara has led to the cancellation of 22 international flight routes at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport confirmed that flight cancellations began on Tuesday but the impact has since extended to international routes including 12 departures and 10 arrivals,” Syaugi said in Denpasar Several international routes to and from Ngurah Rai Airport have been canceled including those to Australian cities like Sydney Airlines such as Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways have been impacted by these disruptions Syaugi mentioned that due to the natural event affecting flights The airports also set up help desks on the second floor of both the international and domestic terminals Syaugi assured that the airspace around Ngurah Rai Airport remains unaffected by 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in Indonesia Jennie, Lisa, and Rose BLACKPINK Gather at the Met Gala 2025 Israel Approves Plan to Expand Gaza Onslaught, Occupy Territories 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 List of Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 Winners KOSTCON 2025, the First Largest K-Drama OST Concert in Jakarta, to Take Place on August 2nd designed by architect and interior designer Djony Gouw is one of the largest hotels on Sumba Island located in Indonesia’s province of East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia Design had the opportunity to experience a two-night stay at Sima and we are excited to take you on a tour of this remarkable hotel Sumba Island has gained more popularity amongst local and international tourists Although it experienced a decline during the pandemic Sima Hotel Sumba opened its doors to its first guests in March 2023 and celebrated its grand opening on 7 June 2023 The hotel is only 15-minute drive from Tambolaka Airport which is a strategic location for anyone coming in to or out of Sumba Sima is a city boutique hotel with a contemporary design and some local traditional touch forthe interior The façade is made of ACP and aluminium screen in silver and grey with wooden skin as a tropical touch The hotel consists of seven floors; the lobby and general facilities on the first floor a total of 105 guest rooms and suites on the next five floors and a multi-function space that accommodate up to 300 people on the top floor you will be welcomed by two running horse statues at the porte cochere where guests alight from vehicles and are greeted by the friendly staff Two of the most renowned things from Sumba are the horses and the ikat weaving Entering the building you’ll see another pair of horses standing by the corridor that connects the lobby to the outdoor swimming pool At the far side of the pool there is a giant horse head with its snoot down portraying that it’s drinking from the pool All of the horse statues are made of driftwood by an artisan based in Ungaran The lobby boasts furniture mostly designed by Djony A set of sofas and uniquely shaped chairs is arranged by the stairs and some of the pieces are adorned with ikat weaving Another stunning artwork is the 3.5x6 sqm backwall behind the reception desk It is a three- dimensional HMR cut created using modern technology featuring a motif that imitates a real ikat weaving from his private collection With a keen eye on the artworks showcased across its seven floors it becomes evident that the hotel embodies the essence of the Archipelago situated on the lobby floor and featuring an outdoor seating area is adorned with a wooden wall piece embellished with the mega mendung batik motif the walls adjacent to each floor’s elevator exhibit captivating artworks depicting motifs from various regions of Indonesia All guest rooms face the beautiful island landscape The Presidential Suite is comprised of a master bedroom and bathroom The Executive Suite offers a king- size bed a master bathroom with both a shower and a bathtub and a living room separated from the bedroom by a partition features a pantry and a powder room instead of a second bathroom The Business Suite provides more amenities and space compared to the Grand Deluxe Room and Deluxe Room we had to cut and fill the rocky hill to accommodate building a hotel,” Djony said often they had to fly in the right materials down to the nuts and bolts from Java or Bali they had to fly in experienced people from various other islands as the section heads and most of the staff are local people who are eager to master the art of hospitality “Building this hotel required not only money but also a lot of effort and patience,” said Hanny Salimun It took five years to design and build the hotel “I was in too deep when realising how challenging it was And she hopes that the existence of Sima will trigger more businesses around the area which will boost tourism and the economic progress of Sumba the hotel aims to attract more tourists and host MICE events Opening just before summer and school holidays is a strategic move as corporate gatherings have also started taking place in Sima One thing that both Hanny and Djony hope for Sumba is to have increased direct access from Jakarta and other areas This would undoubtedly attract more guests to come and enjoy a delightful stay at Sima Sumba Hotel for a few nights Sumba Island in East Nusa Tenggara is quickly becoming a popular travel destination The island is home to the country's vastest savanna landscape as well as distinct natural and cultural highlights such as the dancing trees on Walakiri Beach and the traditional village of Ratenggaro.  Here are seven important things to know before visiting Sumba, as compiled by tempo.co namely Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport in Waingapu and Tambolaka Airport in Tambolaka Waingapu is located in the eastern part of the island while Tambolaka sits in the southwest region Choosing the location usually depends on the travel route planned "If you want to go to the traditional villages first That is where Rotenggaro’s traditional homes are to be found," Frannoto the owner of Piknik Nusantara Tour and Travel those who want to experience the savannah need to land in Waingapu.  those who want to explore the island on a motorbike can find rentals in the east or in Waingapu "For safety reasons," Frannoto said.  Motorcycle rental costs around Rp 100,000 (US$7.26) per day while renting a car costs approximately Rp 800,000 per day The landscape in Sumba has fairly difficult terrain so travelers need to do some hiking to explore the hills and see waterfalls.  It is also physically draining," Frannoto said adding that travelers should be reasonably fit when traveling to the island.  Read also: Exploring Sumba Island's natural and cultural riches Parang (a type of machete or cleaver) is commonly carried as part of the Sumba people’s traditional wear especially in the southwestern parts of the island It is always pinned to a sarong or an outer garment "They usually wear it because it is their culture and also for self protection," Frannoto said.  Travelers should not be shocked or scared when coming across this get a local tour guide," he suggested as locals would be more familiar with what to expect The main obstacle travelers may face when visiting Sumba is the cellular network "There's only one provider that can pick up the signal," Frannoto said adding that it was also the only in the city area.  dining in Sumba is not necessarily cheap Travelers should prepare to splash out at least Rp 35,000 for a meal Restaurants are also mostly centered round the city areas Stores in the city also sell traditional culinary fares such as locally flavored nuts 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 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Iklan Sumbanese people suspect that Ratu Wulla was forced and threatened to resign Some people in Sumba suspect that Ratu Wulla did not step down of her own accord Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original Please note that this article was automatically translated using Microsoft Azure AI, Open AI, and Google Translation AI. We cannot ensure that the entire content is translated accurately. If you spot any errors or inconsistencies, contact us at hotline@kompas.id and we'll make every effort to address them TEKS The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Masyarakat Sumba Duga Ratu Wulla Dipaksa dan Diancam Mundur A Night of 73,000 Candles event was held in Tambolaka The event is a protest against the resignation of Ratu Ngadu Bonu Wulla a DPR candidate who received the most votes from the Nasdem Party KUPANG, KOMPAS — Resignation of Ratu Ngadu Bonu Wulla, candidate member of the DPR who won the most votes from the Nasdem Party for the East Nusa Tenggara electoral district II disappointed the people of Sumba Island who voted for him The public suspects that the resignation was carried out under conditions of coercion and under threat "When she was elected with the most votes and secured a seat Mama promised to continue fighting for Sumba," said Andreas B Dadi a young figure from Southwest Sumba over the phone on Tuesday (19/3/2024) morning." It is alleged by Andreas, who claims to be close to Queen Wulla that his resignation as a candidate for DPR was not of the Queen's own volition "This contains coercion or threats," he said Ratu Wulla is a incumbent legislative candidate from the Nasdem Party She is the wife of former Regent of Southwest Sumba he is confident that based on the current situation the public can understand without him needing to explicitly state it the public can already comprehend," he said The process of signing the minutes of the recapitulation of the results of the vote at the provincial level in East Nusa Tenggara for the 2024 election was held at the KPU NTT office on Sunday (10/3/2024) evening As previously reported, the Queen's resignation paved the way for Viktor Laiskodat who had only resigned as governor of NTT for five months as many as 76,331 people voted for Ratu Wulla Viktor received the second highest number of votes after Ratu Wulla The total vote count for the Nasdem Party was 207,732 which Nasdem won two seats in that electoral district Ratu Wulla has not explained the reason for her resignation Nasdem as an institution has also not disclosed the reason we have been communicating intensively all this time she will be going to Sumba on April 4th," said Andreas stated that the Queen's resignation was of her own volition He denied accusations of political conspiracy and collusion or related to political bartering Also read: We Choose Ratu Wulla, Not Viktor Hundreds of people attended the Night of 73,000 Candles event held in Tambolaka East Nusa Tenggara on Sunday evening (17/3/2024) the DPR candidate who received the most votes from the Nasdem Party Please note that the original article does not contain any of the forbidden words Ratu's victory over Viktor and five other Nasdem candidates was determined by significant vote support from Sumbanese people Ratu Wulla received 61,339 votes or 34.4 percent of the 178,479 voting rights users in that area The vote count in one district contributed 80.4 percent of the total support for Ratu Wulla in the NTT II electoral district Some members of the community believe that Ratu Wulla was oppressed As an expression of disappointment over her resignation the people of Sumba held a Night of 73,000 Candles event at Tambolaka Square in Southwest Sumba on Sunday (17/3/2024) evening The event was attended by hundreds of people They referred to it as "73,000," meaning the 73,000 valid votes that Ratu Wulla received These valid votes represent a direct mandate from the community Tourists enjoyed the sunset ambiance at Kawona Beach Kawona Beach is one of the iconic beach tourism destinations in the area Father Wilfrid Babun SVD who was present at the event said that Ratu Wulla was like the moon in a dark night for the people of Sumba who is a member of the DPR for the 2019-2024 period is a figure who fights for the interests of the community "She is a good mother and knows what is best for society," said Wilfrid Also read: Viktor Laiskodat's Defeat and Anak Setya Novanto's Victory Previously, the Secretary General of the Nasdem Party Hermawi Taslim was reluctant to explain the reasons why Ngadu Bonu Wulla or Ratu Wulla withdrew from the list of legislative candidates for the DPR RI for the 2024-2029 period the authority to explain the reason was Ratu Wulla because the Nasdem Party only made a letter covering the resignation we (the Nasdem Party) are only conveying the Queen's aspirations If you want to know the contents of the letter that's not allowed," said Hermawi when contacted Wednesday (13/3/2024) (Kompas.id/13/3/2024) about his withdrawal as a candidate for the DPR was not at the behest of the Queen herself Political observer from Widya Mandira Catholic University in Kupang stated that what has happened to Ratu Wulla is a political anomaly of power fiercely defending their power with all their might and resources Queen Wulla's resignation could be to achieve something bigger The queen does not experience losses in the sense of zero or zero-sum game There is a great advantage behind it that Queen and her family may gain Ratu's husband is rumored to be running again as a candidate for the regent of Southwest Sumba The advantage is paid dearly with the loss of public trust Also read: Secretary General of Nasdem Reluctant to Explain Reasons for Legislative Candidate Ratu Wulla Resigning and dozens of flights have been cancelled following eruptions from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Flores AirNav Indonesia issued an update on the affected airports confirming that Gewayantana Larantuka Airport and Frans Sales Lega Airport in Ruteng are currently closed Komodo International Airport in Labuan Bajo reopened on Tuesday but is not operating at full capacity The highest level aviation alert remains in effect restricting flights below seven kilometres above the volcano and advising aircraft to remain prepared for potential ash interference according to the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre and local officials Continuous eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki which began with a small eruption on November 3 the disaster has claimed the lives of nine people and forced more than 12,000 residents to evacuate Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki released an ash column reaching up to 9,000m above the crater authorities have widened the exclusion zone expanding the hazardous area around the crater from seven kilometres to nine kilometres “While several airports are temporarily closed authorities have mobilised ferries and other sea transport options to facilitate the movement of people and goods until air travel resumes,” explained Budi Rahardjo head of the Ministry’s Public Communication Bureau the government has adjusted the route of the KM Egon ferry which typically operates the Waingapu-Lembar route including a roll-on/roll-off ferry from Dharma Lautan have been deployed to boost passenger capacity for evacuations These ferries are transporting passengers from Labuan Bajo to nearby unaffected airports More than 15 speedboats have been activated to assist in evacuating tourists and local residents directing them to unaffected airports such as Lembar or Lombok set out from Surabaya early Monday morning with an anticipated 30-hour journey to Labuan Bajo discussions are underway to increase flight frequencies at nearby unaffected airports such as Lombok International Airport,” shared Budi the Ministry of Tourism has swiftly activated a Tourism Information Centre through the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority Agency to assist tourists affected by the eruption “We also opened an evacuation post for tourists affected by the closure of Komodo International Airport,” said Hariyanto deputy for destination and infrastructure development of the Ministry of Tourism the ministry is coordinating with the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association to provide discounted accommodation for tourists impacted by the disruption “We are working closely with local governments and the tourism industry to ensure the safety and well-being of visitors and the surrounding communities near the mountain,” he added including the International Golomori Jazz Festival The ministry continues to prioritise safety and implement effective mitigation measures Seafront stays and heritage charm at Penang Marriott Hotel Is Your Business Listed On TTGmice Planner Online AIRPORT staff had to push a passenger plane by hand after the pilots reportedly missed their runway turn-off. Video footage taken from inside the cabin shows ground crew reaching up to one of the wings as the 36-ton jet is wheeled back in the right direction. Another photo from the terminal shows a total of around 20 men clinging to both wings and pushing the Bombardier CRJ1000 in reverse. Reports in Indonesia said the pilots missed their turning after landing at Tambolaka Airport in the southern East Nusa Tenggara province. National airline Garuda Indonesia confirmed the bizarre event, saying the aircraft had not broken down but had to be pushed because it could not drive backwards. Airline spokesman Ikhsan Rosan said: "The incident occurred today at Tambolaka Airport. "After the plane landed, it should have turned left towards the apron. The plane missed the turn slightly. "There was no pushback tractor available, which is the thing that pushes and tugs aeroplanes back. "So it was pushed by technicians and employees at the airport." can carry up to 104 passengers and has a maximum landing weight of 81,500 lb Garuda Indonesia uses the aircraft on its routes to and from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali Earlier today we told how a street cleaner was almost killed by a slab of ice believed to have fallen from a jet approaching Heathrow We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ A moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean near the coast of  Indonesia late in the evening of Friday The quake had a very shallow depth of 18 km (11 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so) A moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit 11,017 km (6,846 mi) away from Eagle River, Alaska,  United States 2025 at 1.38 pm local time (Asia/Makassar GMT +8) The quake had a shallow depth of 69 km (43 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).