The Silent Struggle of the Mahakam Dolphin Biological Marvels and the Urgent Race Against Extinction in East Kalimantan Waters

Deep beneath the silt-laden surface of the Mahakam River in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, resides one of the world’s most enigmatic and critically endangered freshwater cetaceans. The Mahakam dolphin, locally known…

Fatal Attraction of the Blue Lakes The Rising Human Cost of Abandoned Mining Pits in South Kalimantan

The viral allure of the "Danau Biru" or Blue Lake in Tambak Padi Village, located within the Beruntung Baru District of Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, has transformed a once-neglected industrial…

Indonesia’s Ambitious Food Estate Program in Central Kalimantan Aims for Self-Sufficiency with New Risk Management Approach

JAKARTA – The Indonesian government is significantly intensifying the development of its ambitious food estate program in Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) through the strategic implementation of a cross-sectoral risk management framework.…

Misran Toni Acquittal and the Fight Against Judicial Criminalization in East Kalimantan Coal Conflict

The legal odyssey of Misran Toni, a local activist from Muara Kate, East Kalimantan, has reached a critical juncture following his acquittal by the Tanah Grogot District Court, shedding light…

East Kalimantan’s Tourism Sector Experiences Significant Surge in May 2026 Driven by Diverse Event Calendar and Nusantara Capital City Development

The province of East Kalimantan (Kaltim) recorded a substantial uptick in tourist visits during May 2026, marking a period of robust growth for both international and domestic tourism. This significant…

Sukamara Expo 2026 Kicks Off as Key Catalyst for Local Economic Growth and SME Empowerment in Central Kalimantan

The Sukamara Expo 2026 has officially commenced, heralded by Regent Masduki as a pivotal showcase for the region’s vast potential and a significant driver for economic growth, specifically leveraging superior…

Kalimantan Logistics Railway Project to Be Fully Funded by Private Investment, Assuring No Burden on State Budget

JAKARTA, Indonesia – In a significant move set to redefine infrastructure development in Indonesia, Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi has affirmed that the ambitious Kalimantan logistics railway network will be…

Central Kalimantan Governor Agustiar Sabran Inaugurates Key Officials in Strategic Administrative Reshuffle to Enhance Provincial Governance

PALANGKA RAYA – Governor Agustiar Sabran of Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) presided over a significant inauguration ceremony, appointing a slate of high-ranking primary officials within the provincial government. The solemn event…

Kalimantan Forest Fires Surge as Peatland Degradation and Industrial Concessions Drive Ecological Crisis in 2026

The onset of the 2026 dry season has triggered a massive resurgence of forest and land fires across the island of Kalimantan, with satellite monitoring services detecting a significant spike…

BNPB Confirms Joint Team Tackles 5.3 Hectares of Land Fires in Banjar, South Kalimantan Amid Intensifying Dry Season Threats.

The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has officially confirmed that a dedicated joint task force is relentlessly intensifying its efforts to suppress and contain land fires that have ravaged approximately…