Antara TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has informed about an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 that shook the Waingapu area the earthquake's epicenter was 36 km northeast of Waingapu with a depth of 10 km The coordinates of the earthquake's epicenter were recorded at 9.34 degrees South Latitude and 120.34 degrees East Longitude BMKG confirmed that this earthquake does not have the potential to cause a tsunami The quake was felt on a scale of MMI III-IV in Waingapu MMI III means the tremor is felt indoors and feels like a passing truck MMI IV means the tremor is felt by many people indoors Earthquake tremors can cause pottery to break Up to the time of reporting, there have been no reports of building damage or casualties due to the earthquake. 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See original The Story of the First Female Graduate in a Sumba Family 00:0000:0010101.00xBy Fransiskus Pati Herin 17 Mar 2025 18:30 WIB · English Six hours of pouring rain accompanied the KM Dharma Kartika V as it sailed across the Sawu Sea from Ende on Flores Island south to Waingapu on Sumba Island. At around 22.00 on Saturday (3/15/2025), the ship prepared to dock. Maria Imakulata Rambu Radi Kaka (23) sailed aboard the ship. She departed from Kupang City on Timor Island on Friday night (14/3/2025). The ship made a stopover in Ende before heading to Waingapu. A tiring, monotonous journey. Nearly 24 hours! The city of Kupang has been Radi's place of migration for the past five years. He studied at the Faculty of Agriculture at Nusa Cendana University in Kupang and graduated on February 27, 2025. Now it is time for him to return to his hometown in Sumba. The ship had docked, and the woman carried a backpack while holding a plastic folder. "It contains my diploma. I'm bringing it home to show my father, mother, and family who have supported my education," she said. He descended the ship's stairs, setting foot once again on the soil of Sumba, which he had long left behind. Riding a motorcycle with his cousin, they immediately sped off toward the village in Wairasa Village, Umbu Ratung Nggai Barat Subdistrict, Central Sumba Regency. Under the faint moonlight, partially obscured by cloudy skies, they traversed the night roads. Passing through the quiet savanna. Wairasa Village, west of Waingapu. A distance of 150 kilometers. "I must meet my family tonight," he said. Past midnight, he arrived there. He met with his family and handed over his diploma. There was both emotion and pride. Radi had successfully become a graduate—the first in his family. "I cook for those who have been fighting for my future. I never know how they earn money for me," said Radi. The plan is, after some time in Sumba, Radi will return to his hometown. This time he wants to go to Bali to work there. There has been an offer from his relatives. He is still keeping it a secret. Meski dikenal punya alam indah, budaya unik, dan memesona, keberadaan wilayah dan budaya Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya, Nusa Tenggara Timur, belum banyak dikenal orang Indonesia. Rambu Prailiang (35), Radi's cousin, is the main support. He pays for Radi's college and daily needs including boarding house rent. Rambu is happy, Radi has completed his assignment. He is satisfied, his struggle to pay for Radi's expenses was not in vain. While supporting his cousin, Rambu admitted to working hard and saving some of his income. Rambu saved for Radi since he started working in 2012. At that time Radi had just finished elementary school. He also agreed if Radi went back to his hometown so he could have more experience out there. Moreover, currently finding a job in NTT, let alone in Central Sumba, is very difficult. "So that he can also learn to be independent and responsible," said Rambu. If Radi works later, he will take responsibility to educate other children in their family. This shared responsibility is aimed at ensuring that all their descendants have the opportunity to go to school. The story of Radi and Rambu depicts the struggle of a family that supports each other to finance education. They come from underprivileged families. They struggle to change their fate in life. "Education is the only way to change the fate of life," said Rambu. Sumba, an island on the southern side of NTT is one of the poverty barns in NTT. There are four districts there. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency in 2024, the poverty rate in East Sumba was 27.04 percent, Central Sumba 30.84 percent, West Sumba 26.52 percent, and Southwest Sumba 27.2 percent. The cycle of poverty in Sumba is difficult to break. Many children, especially from poor families, become victims of human trafficking. They are sent to become non-procedural migrant workers abroad. "There are so many people we have handled in human trafficking cases. All of them come from poor families. They were sent home in worrying conditions, such as suffering from mental disorders, and some even died," said Yeremias B Kewauan, a humanitarian activist in Southwest Sumba. Apart from poverty, in certain circles there is still the opinion that sending girls to school is a waste of time. According to her, education is the way to change the future. There is already a lot of evidence, the role of Sumbanese women in various stages including the political stage. Ratu Ngadu Bonu Wulla, became the first Sumbanese woman to become a regent. She now leads Southwest Sumba Regency. "The problem now is that not all Sumbanese children have the opportunity to go to school. Apart from poverty, in certain circles there is still the opinion that sending girls to school is a waste," he said. Sumbanese cultural anthropologist Father Robert Ramone argues that Sumbanese women are often relegated to roles that are only for kitchen chores. He gave an example of what his sister-in-law experienced. In terms of ability, as a child, his sister-in-law was intelligent but was not sent to school on the grounds that she was a woman. Now, Father Robert, who is also a son of Sumba, sees that the option of not sending Sumbanese girls to school is there but has decreased. Society is starting to open its eyes to no longer discriminate between women and men. "Like (Radi's story), it illustrates that there was a historical leap in Sumba. The girl returned to her family to prove that she was a Sumbanese woman and she could. She was a woman and she was not inferior to men," he said. Rambu and Radi's struggle with their families proves that Sumbanese women have the opportunity to receive an education despite their limitations. Their struggle was not in vain. Radi returned home with a bachelor's degree. Anak-anak muda NTT bergabung dalam pelbagai komunitas untuk mengembangkan budaya lokal. Mereka jadi semakin bangga dengan identitas sendiri. Jakarta. Flights and airport operations in East Nusa Tenggara have been disrupted by the ongoing eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki as of Thursday while others have resumed limited operations due to safety concerns The Transportation Ministry reported that H and Fransiskus Xaverius Seda Maumere Airport have not yet resumed operations Despite the partial reopening of some airports several airlines have canceled flights citing safety concerns This includes cancellations at Lombok International Airport three international flights were canceled at Lombok Airport 12 domestic flights and two international flights were also canceled," said Budi Rahardjo the Ministry has increased the number of ships and sailing frequencies to accommodate affected passengers the KMP Ranaka ship departed from Kupang to Larantuka carrying 13 trucks of aid from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) and two trucks from the Ministry of Social Affairs Although volcanic ash was not detected in Bali’s airspace several airlines still canceled flights to and from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali The airport operator reported that 41 flights were canceled on Thursday including 11 domestic flights and 32 international flights including 32 domestic flights and 83 international flights international flights to and from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore were canceled Lombok Airport spokesperson Arif Haryanto confirmed that all domestic and international flights are now operating smoothly although conditions remain dependent on wind direction and volcanic activity East Nusa Tenggara – Presidential Chief of Staff Dr has invited President Joko Widodo to plant and harvest sorghum food crops in Laipori Village Moeldoko has long been voicing his concern on the food crisis The retired Indonesian military general has initiated the sorghum cultivation program expecting the traditional crops to be an alternative food to rice “It’s time for Sorghum to be widely cultivated in Indonesia It can survive even in areas with less water resources constant heat and low rainfall,” said Moeldoko East Sumba is primarily being carried out in Laipori Village covering an area of ​​3,200 hectares Another ​​800 hectares of land in Ngohung Village is also being used for the cultivation program sorghum grain was easily found and widely consumed in East Nusa Tenggara The plant can survive arid and semi arid tropics turning marginal lands into productive ones.  is now able to produce 15 tons of sorghum grains and is projected to result in Indonesian Rp 50 million profits Showing great adaptation to changing climate conditions the plant is also rich in carbohydrates.  making it a suitable substitute for rice In addition to climate change and geopolitical issues the wide-ranging health and economic impacts of COVID-19 have put pressure on the country’s food security system The president has called for actions on the issues of key staples supply following the warning of global food shortage made by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) “We want to have multiple [food] alternatives to be consumed [in this country] Food diversification means we should not be dependent on rice Moeldoko Welcomed Delegation of Japan Parliament Moeldoko Welcomed House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand Share Good Experience of Indonesian Democracy Shares Good Experience of Indonesian Democracy KSP: Economic Development at the Indonesia-Papua New Guinea Border and website in this browser for the next time I comment Cari English The death of a household assistant from Waingapu was colored by irregularities TEKS › English›The death of a household.. Iklan The death of a household assistant from Waingapu was colored by irregularities The death of a household assistant in Waingapu who was found hanged in her employer's shop must be revealed fairly 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 Kematian Asisten Rumah Tangga Asal Waingapu Diwarnai Kejanggalan who died by hanging himself from his employer's shower pole in Waingapu was removed from stone grave hole for autopsy purposes at the request of the community WAINGAPU, KOMPAS — The alleged hanging of a household assistant, Axi Rambu Kareri Toga (16), at her employer's shop in Waingapu, East Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, has left a number of irregularities. The family and elements of society are urging the police to thoroughly investigate this strange suicide death Coordinator of the Swadaya Sumba Community Institution Alliance for Axi Rambu Kareri Toga's Justice said in Waingapu on Friday (22/3/2024) that small people like Axi Rambu Kareri only want to seek a decent living came to seek fortune in Waingapu on January 14 Waingapu is approximately 100 kilometers away from his residence in Anakalang "This case must be handled as fairly as possible," he said The victim had only worked for four days as a household assistant for the employer She was suspected of committing suicide in the bathroom of her employer's Cinta Karya 2 store A number of irregularities occurred in this incident including because the victim hanged himself from the shower pole in the bathroom “Is the shower pole so sturdy that it can support the body of a teenager thisshowerpole must not be exposed to anyone from the outside strangely there was no police line there after the incident," said Herlina one week after the incident the place was installed with a police line was the position of the victim's soles touching the bathroom floor The position of your face is facing the cast tub in the bathroom According to information from police investigators the victim hung himself from the shower pole after stepping on the tub Also read: Completely Investigate Three Cases of Three Mysterious Murders in NTT Chair of the Fellowship of Theologically Educated Women in Indonesia in the Sumba Region JL witnessed the victim squatting on the floor The employer sat in a chair while scolding the victim "Saksi JL also saw that the CCTV in the store was playing on the computer screen The CCTV would reveal everything more clearly if it was not manipulated a number of church officials visited the East Sumba Police to inquire about the whereabouts of the deceased's body the police stated that the body had already been taken to the native village in Central Sumba Then there was other information stating that the body was still at the Waingapu Regional Hospital an autopsy is needed to prove whether there was violence against the victim or not Civil society alliances continue to provide understanding to the families of the victims until they finally agreed to have an autopsy carried out The autopsy was performed one week after the funeral Also read: Deaths of Sumba Residents Become a Problem, Police Must Be Open The coffin of Axi Rambu Kareri Toga (16) was taken out of a stone grave in Anakalang Village for the purpose of an autopsy after receiving demands from the community to report that her household assistant had fled with stolen items from a store including her employer's t-shirt and underwear OK mentioned that Axi had fled to the home of a family named Galla in Kambaniru RK then headed towards Galla's residence in Kambaniru the Galla family found no items brought by the victim to the house including the alleged t-shirt and underwear Except for the clothes the victim was wearing one t-shirt and his own pair of long pants which he had been wearing since his hometown in Central Sumba Axi Rambu Kareri was brought home by her employer along with RK to the employer's residence Axi is alleged to have continued to experience violence so that night the victim ran away again around 03.00 Also read: The Fate of Sumba Women and Recognition of the Marapu Original Religious Community taking care of their husbands and children the victim was found by residents on a road in Waingapu and reason for running away from their employer After recounting all the incidents that happened to them the residents wanted to gather voluntary funds to send the victim back to Central Sumba residents asked if they had family members in Waingapu The victim mentioned the name of a family member in Waingapu named Iki They contacted Iki and then Iki came to pick up Axi the victim told the story of everything that had happened to them conveying the victim's location in Lumbukokur and informed him that Axi had run away again RK was asked to pick up the victims in Lumbukokur RK then moved to the location to pick up the victims and bring them to his employer's residence who did not take the perpetrator to the police station for legal processing if he was proven to have stolen he returned Axi Rambu Kareri to his employer "Why is the police so obedient to a businessman?" said Herlina Also read: Back Door Marriage and Slavery, Snares of Sexual Violence for Sumbanese Women sat on the porch of a family's house in Waikabubak The groom's family came to express their intention to propose to the daughter in her parents' home Another oddity was that investigators did not examine the victim's hand and foot prints when they took the nylon rope from the shop the shower pole and the bathroom tub that the victim stepped on it is possible that there are traces of the victim's or other party's fingers and toes the investigator's actions were unprofessional as if they were neglecting their duties and considering the death to be an ordinary case "Who removed the nylon rope from the victim's neck first before the police arrived What is the chronology of the first discovery of a body in the bathroom "Everything must be revealed for the sake of justice and truth," said Herlina urgently There have been no findings pointing to the involvement of other parties The head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the East Sumba Police Department stated that they have held a press conference regarding the matter The police have examined several expert witnesses conducted external and internal post-mortem examinations The police have also checked CCTV cameras related to the alleged assault case Also read: Police Chase Four Suspects Who Killed NTT Students in Malang Press conference held by the East Sumba Police regarding the death of Axi Rambu Kareri Toga The case was stated as a pure suicide after investigators examined several pieces of evidence and expert witness statements He mentioned that there are no findings pointing to the involvement of other parties The police immediately held an inquiry into this case after studying and delving into the testimony of all expert witnesses 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 large—find what’s most comfortable for you Dimulainya Pilot Project Pengembangan Sorgum Menandai Upaya Substitusi dan Diversifikasi dalam Penguatan Ketahanan Pangan Pemerintah tengah meningkatkan produksi dan hilirisasi tanaman sorgum dan mengembangkan tanaman pengganti gandum untuk menjaga ketahanan pangan nasional Menteri Koordinator Bidang Perekonomian Airlangga Hartarto dalam Konferensi Pers usai Rapat Internal dengan Presiden di Istana Negara menjelaskan bahwa hingga bulan Juni tahun 2022 realisasi luas tanam sorgum adalah 4.355 ha dan tersebar di 6 provinsi Luas tanam sorgum tersebut memiliki perkiraan produksi sebesar 15.243 ton atau dengan produktivitas 3,63 ton/ha Luasan tersebut akan dipersiapkan oleh Kementerian Pertanian dan Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan “Bapak Presiden Joko Widodo meminta agar dibuatkan roadmap sampai 2024 Presiden juga meminta Kabupaten Waingapu di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur diprioritaskan,” kata Menko Airlangga Lebih rinci terkait roadmap pengembangan sorgum hingga tahun 2024 sasaran luas tanam pada tahun 2023 seluas 30.000 ha yang tersebar di 17 provinsi dengan produksi sebesar 115.848 ton (asumsi provitas 4 ton/ha) sasaran luas tanam pada tahun 2024 seluas 40.000 ha yang tersebar di 17 provinsi dengan produksi sebesar 154.464 ton (asumsi provitas 4 ton/ha) “Kita ketahui bahwa sorgum relatif masih terbatas arahan Bapak Presiden adalah pilot project ini harus diintegrasikan juga dengan peternakan sapi dan juga tentunya dari batang pohon sorgum yang juga bisa dijadikan sebagai bioetanol,” kata Menko Airlangga Menko Airlangga menjelaskan bahwa Presiden juga minta kepada Kementerian Pertanian untuk menyiapkan alsintan dan menyiapkan ternak sehingga ekosistem sorgum dapat terbentuk di Kabupaten Waingapu Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Perekonomian akan mempersiapkan roadmap dan Kementerian BUMN beserta Kementerian ESDM menyiapkan pengembangan bioetanol tentu kita harus mendorong kapasitas luasan lahan yang diperluas Salah satu offtaker yang dipertimbangkan Pemerintah adalah industri pakan ternak dimana industri pakan ternak bahan bakunya 50% jagung dan 50% protein lain Tentu protein lain ini salah satunya adalah sorgum yang juga bisa dijadikan untuk offtake pakan ternak,” jelas Menko Airlangga Menko Airlangga mengatakan sudah ada 8 industri kecil dan menengah yang selama ini menjadi tradisional market dari sorgum offtaker untuk industri tersebut akan dibangun sesuai dengan jumlah lahan yang diperluas Menko Airlangga juga menyampaikan bahwa Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional diharapkan dapat terus mengembangkan varietas sorgum Kementerian Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat bertugas mempersiapkan kebutuhan air dalam bentuk irigasi ataupun embung di wilayah klaster pertama yang dicoba yakni di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur “Dalam klaster pertama tersebut diharapkan dalam 100 hari bisa dievaluasi karena tanaman ini adalah tanaman yang sifatnya 3 bulanan,” kata Menko Airlangga Menko Airlangga juga menjelaskan terkait kondisi terkini perekonomian nasional dimana Pemerintah tetap optimis pertumbuhan ekonomi di Q2 di atas 5%.Terkait dengan inflasi Tim Pengendali Inflasi Pusat dan Daerah juga telah diintruksikan untuk menjaga dan memonitor komoditas-komoditas Menko Airlangga juga menyampaikan bahwa di tengah pelarangan ekspor gandum oleh sembilan negara hingga akhir Desember 2022 Pemerintah memutuskan untuk mengembangkan tanaman pengganti gandum seperti sagu dan singkong seluruhnya perlu dipersiapkan agar kita punya substitusi dan diversifikasi dari produk tersebut,” pungkas Menko Airlangga Cari English KKP Will Build 12 Modern Shrimp Pond Projects TEKS › English›KKP Will Build 12 Modern.. Iklan KKP Will Build 12 Modern Shrimp Pond Projects The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries will build 12 shrimp ponds Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in KKP Akan Bangun 12 Proyek Tambak Udang Modern Workers are preparing vaname shrimp seeds at the Aquaculture-Based Shrimp Farming in Kebumen Regency President Joko Widodo inaugurated the pond which was built with a budget of up to Rp 175 billion This pond has 149 blocks and is expected to produce at least 40 tons of vaname shrimp per hectare per year KOMPAS — The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries will increase the development of area-based modern shrimp ponds in a number of regions in Indonesia In 2024 a total of 12 modern shrimp pond areas will be built with the aim of increasing national shrimp production Spokesperson for the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Wahyu Muryadi, when contacted, Sunday (10/12/2023), said that the project budget for the construction of modern integrated shrimp cultivation ponds in Waingapu reached 500 million US dollars or approximately Rp a total of 12 modern shrimp farming areas will be built with the aim of increasing national shrimp production The modern shrimp pond construction project in 11 other locations is part of the five component program of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to improve national shrimp productivity through the shrimp cultivation infrastructure development project (IISAP) Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries stated during the National Coordination Meeting of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment in Labuan Bajo East Nusa Tenggara on Thursday (7/12/2023) that they are intensifying the development of modern and environmentally-friendly prawn ponds in order to increase national production Vice President Ma'ruf Amin conducted a vaname shrimp harvest at the Shrimp Cultivation Based Area (BUBK) in Petanahan District the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is targeting a national shrimp production of 2 million tons will be built on a 1,800-hectare land in Waingapu which is said to be integrated from upstream to downstream will be supported by the development of supporting factors will be built in Waingapu on a land area spanning 1,800 hectares I believe that I need support from other ministries/agencies because there will be a new economic growth there Thousands of workers will be present there and so on," said Trenggono in a press statement The harvested vannamei shrimp from Karman Karim's pond who used the biofloc pond method in Buranga Village the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has agreed on a cooperation with the Chinese company and knowledge in integrated shrimp farming Other materials include the development of human resources quality as well as the promotion and investment in integrated shrimp farming development shrimp is at the top position of Indonesia's leading fisheries export commodity with export value reaching 2.16 billion US dollars in 2022 "The production of shrimp in 2023 has currently reached 1.097 million tons," he stated Also read: Strategy needed to boost shrimp production and exports KKP has established a pilot project for area-based shrimp farming in Kebumen covering an area of 60 hectares with an allocation of the State Budget worth Rp 175 billion KKP has also revitalized shrimp pond clusters in eight locations To support the revitalization of shrimp ponds KKP will build a multiplication center to provide shrimp seeds at the Takalar and Aceh Brackish Water Aquaculture Research Institute Workers are seen mixing lime liquid into the biofloc ponds for vannamei shrimp cultivation in Buranga Village The Chairman of Shrimp Club Indonesia (SCI) believes that the world shrimp market is still wide open despite the challenges being faced Some of the challenges currently encountered include the anti-dumping petition for shrimp exports to the main market of the United States can still survive and achieve a significant position in the global market if it can promote production and meet market needs standards Indonesia also needs to open up markets in countries that have not been optimally developed Also read: Traditional Shrimp Farming Plus Needs to be Boosted Haris believes that the government's efforts to boost production by opening new modern shrimp ponds are not appropriate The main problem faced by the national shrimp industry today is the high logistics costs from cultivation centers to shrimp processing centers for export is to provide convenience in doing business A business-friendly environment includes simplifying licensing building and improving infrastructure in cultivation centers and triggering shrimp cultivation research that is easier to apply so that disease prevention is optimal and shrimp production capacity can be increased The landscape of shrimp pond areas in the Carita region he considers that shrimp pond management tends to be complicated and requires quick responses and simple bureaucracy shrimp farming is better suited for the private sector "Investment and handling of shrimp production should be left to the private sector If the government builds and manages shrimp ponds on its own it will become a competitor to the private sector in marketing to the processing industry," he said Haris added that shrimp pond development must be able to provide a double effect for the surrounding population and national economy as well as considering sustainability aspects Large-scale ponds will exert significant pressure on the marine environment as the sea is a source of water supply for aquaculture If the government were to build and manage shrimp ponds themselves they would become competitors to private companies in marketing to processing industries Haris added that the development of shrimp ponds should be able to provide dual benefits for the surrounding communities and the national economy while also considering sustainability aspects the most challenging aspect of large-scale shrimp farming in Indonesia has been maintaining sustainability Large-scale farms impose significant pressures on the marine environment as the sea is the primary source of water supply for cultivation Ririe Ranggasari Laila Afifa Jakarta - AirNav Indonesia said the information about a low-flying plane that crashed into the waters of Bengga Nagekeo as the state-owned company that manages air traffic services can conclude that the report is not true or a hoax," AirNav Indonesia corporate secretary Hermana Soegijantoro said on Monday Hermana said that the Kupang branch of AirNav's area of operation had ensured that all aircraft operating within the Kupang branch's jurisdiction were operating normally "The Kupang branch has also coordinated with the FIC Bali sector and it has been confirmed that there is no indication that any aircraft has been involved in an accident," he said Hermana added that Lion Air had also contacted AirNav Indonesia's Kupang branch and informed them that all aircraft were operating normally "AirNav Indonesia's Ruteng unit continues to monitor developments in search of the truth of the 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See original 27 Apr 2025 10:06 WIB · English The rain had just stopped when the passenger ship docked at Waingapu Port, Sumba Island, East Nusa Tenggara on Saturday (15/3/2025) evening. Hundreds of passengers disembarked from the ship with tired faces after sailing for more than 24 hours. Some of them continued their journey on motorcycles. They bravely traversed the night of Sumba under the light of the moon obscured by cloudy skies. The road, stretching over 100 kilometers, was quite wide. On the left and right, grass stood faintly at waist height. The next morning, the panorama of Sumba was clearly visible. The expanse of savanna was green, stretching down to the foothills. The savanna would soon turn yellow under the exposure of the dry season. That is Sumba, an island in NTT with the icon of savanna. In the midst of the savanna, cattle, buffalo, and horses roam in search of food. They are not wild animals; they have owners. This is how the local residents engage in livestock farming. With the vast savanna, they allow the animals to forage on their own. In the morning, they are let out, and in the evening, they are herded back into their pens. On the left and right sides of the road stand stone graves, typical of the Sumba people. Some are hundreds of years old. Each grave is usually filled with more than one corpse. The stones are taken from distant locations and transported by human power for months. Some stones weigh up to 80 tons. Funerals in Sumba consume a significant budget, ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of rupiah. A noble family recounted that the expenses incurred for the burial of their father three years ago reached Rp 15 billion. The total number of animals slaughtered was approximately 600. Sumba in March 2025 is frequented by many tourists, including international visitors. One of the sought-after events is the Pasola in Wanokaka, West Sumba Regency. Horsemen engage in combat using wooden spears. They refer to it as pasola. Sumba is indeed unique. In another corner, Sumba presents a portrait of irony. This was revealed during a journey with Sister Marsela Hokor ADM to meet a woman who had been a victim of human trafficking since the age of 10. The individual was encountered in the interior of Southwest Sumba Regency. The woman experienced severe trauma. "Forced marriages still occur. Many people consider such things to be normal. They then do not see incidents like that as problematic," said Sister Marsela. On another day, humanitarian activist Yeremias Bayoraya Kewuan took the opportunity to venture into the interior to document the practice of slavery. Many individuals are made into slaves. They work for their masters. They come from poor families or defeated groups in war. Their descendants become servants. A child was once a victim of slavery since the age of 6. Now, he is 14 years old. Yeremias participated in freeing that child from slavery. There was also a minor girl who was exchanged for a buffalo by her mother. The victim was handed over to become a wife or a slave. Amid the black and white portrait captured of Sumba, many inspirational figures can be found besides Sister Marsela and Yeremias. Despite all their limitations, they dedicate themselves to Sumba. They consistently serve as a light in the midst of the complex problems that are difficult to unravel. There is Sarimita Andani Ataambu who provides education for the servants. There is Rambu Ana Intan Tamu Ina who presents a customary school. Also, there is Rambu Dai Mami who is willing to share a room with individuals with mental disorders. An inspiring story concludes the journey of photographing Sumba for dozens of days. Kisah Perempuan Sarjana Pertama di Keluarga Sumba. . .  Perempuan Sumba sering didegradasi perannya hanya sekadar urusan di dapur dan melahirkan.  Najla Nur Fauziyah Petir Garda Bhwana TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian state-owned port operation company PT Pelabuhan Indonesia or Pelindo is expanding autogate implementation at 29 ports across the country by 2024 to prevent illegal levies.  "Gate automation will shift the payment system from case to cashless,” said Pelindo Managing Director Putut Sri Muljanto in Jakarta Pelindo will start operating the autogate from July to the end of the year at four ports in Region 1 The four ports in Region 1 are Gunung Sitoli while the three ports in Region 2 is Cirebon The ports in Region 3 with autogate are Tanjung Intan Port Cilacap the autogate will be operated in Manokwari the automated gate operation will be carried out in stages by considering the port's traffic "We also use the implementation of autogate in previous ports as best practices," said Putut Pelindo applied autogate in 13 ports in Indonesia Pelindo targeted to implement the autogate system at a total of 59 ports across Indonesia.  Editor’s Choice: Singapore Port Congestion Shows Global Ripple Impact of Red Sea Attacks   Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Iran Detains Two Following Deadly Port Explosion Iran's Khamenei Orders Probe Into Deadly Port Blast Russia Sends Emergency Aircraft to Iran After Port Blast Tanker with 100 Pertamax Barrels Catches Fire in Larantuka PT Pelni Highlights 5 Busiest Ports for Eid 2025 Homecoming Bali Airport Autogates Mistake British Tourist for David Bowie T-shirt Over 1.2mn People Expected to Cross Bali Strait During Christmas and New Year Holiday Ricky Mohammad Nugraha TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Kupang national marine conservation office (BKKPN Kupang) announced that it will take samples from the blue whale that was found dead beached at the Nunhila Beach in Kupang City before giving the giant mammal a proper burial for future research purposes.  The 29-meter-long blue whale that is estimated to weigh over 100 tons will be buried at the Air Cina Beach in Central Kupang.  we will take samples from the mammal’s intestines to make sure if there are plastic trash the whale had swallowed,” said BKKPN Kupang Chief Ikram Sangadji on Thursday.  The body of the gigantic dead whale will be handled swiftly to prevent further decomposition which could pose a hazard to surrounding marine mammals and humans if parasites from the blue whale get consumed by marine life in its vicinity.  The BKKPN team have reportedly taken meat and skin samples and have sent them to the Udayana Bali University and Nusa Cendana Kupang University for further analysis Read also: 20-meter-long Whale Washes Ashore on Rote Ndao Coast, NTT France's AFD Strengthen Support to Indonesia's Sustainable Ocean Management NTT Provincial Govt Considers Cristiano Ronaldo's Arrival in Kupang Unclear Gerindra Secretary General Affirms Prabowo Approves Sealing Sea Fence DPR Urges Govt to Arrest Sea Fence Installers in Tangerang East Nusa Tenggara's Maumere Airport Reopens After 4-Month Closure From Paradise to Plastics Pollution: Bali's Battle for Marine Plastics Debris 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 Subscribe  Gift a Subscription A strong magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean near the coast of East Nusa Tenggara,  Indonesia The depth of the quake could not be determined but is assumed to be shallow.The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so).