Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- June 5, 2026
- 4 views
The Vanishing Deltas of South Sumatra: Ecological Degradation and the Erosion of a Maritime Identity
The geographical landscape of South Sumatra is undergoing a profound and irreversible transformation that threatens to permanently erase the province’s historical maritime identity. Once characterized by a vast network of…
- Environment and Nature
- June 4, 2026
- 9 views
Civil Society Organizations and Disaster Victims in Sumatra Sue Indonesian Government Over Negligent Response and Environmental Mismanagement
The legal action, filed at the Jakarta Administrative Court (PTUN) in early May 2026, represents a significant escalation in the tensions between the state and citizens affected by the devastating…
- Environment and Nature
- June 2, 2026
- 11 views
Candi Bumiayu: A Testament to Sriwijaya’s Lost Biodiversity and the Vanishing Wetlands of South Sumatra
The designation of the Candi Bumiayu temple complex as a National Cultural Heritage site in 2024 marks a pivotal moment for Indonesia’s preservation of its classical era, specifically the influence…
- Environment and Nature
- May 30, 2026
- 15 views
Conservation Challenges and the Long Road to Freedom for Endangered Siamangs in South Sumatra
Inside a modest three-by-two-meter enclosure at the Punti Kayu Animal Rehabilitation Center (PRS) in Palembang, a young siamang with dexterous small hands reaches for a crate filled with fresh produce.…
- Environment and Nature
- May 30, 2026
- 29 views
The Long Road Home: Challenges in Rehabilitating Rescued Siamangs and Gibbons in South Sumatra
Inside a modest three-by-two-meter enclosure at the Punti Kayu Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (PRS) in Palembang, South Sumatra, a young siamang moves with practiced agility. Its small, nimble hands reach for…
- Environment and Nature
- May 27, 2026
- 18 views
Environmental Catastrophe and Human Toll The Rising Crisis of Illegal Gold Mining in West Sumatra
The provincial government of West Sumatra has officially acknowledged that illegal gold mining activities, locally known as Pertambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), have reached a critical and alarming level across…
- Environment and Nature
- May 25, 2026
- 15 views
Snare Crisis in West Sumatra Highlights Urgent Need for Regulation as Young Sumatran Tiger Becomes Latest Victim
The critical endangerment of the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) has been brought into sharp focus once again following the rescue of an 11-month-old female tiger in Pasaman Regency, West…
Nasution Nanang
- National News
- May 21, 2026
- 21 views
North Sumatra Governor Demands Severe Punishment for Civil Servant Allegedly Using ‘Vape Getar’ Containing Etomidate
MEDAN, North Sumatra – North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution has issued a strong directive for severe legal and administrative repercussions against an official within the North Sumatra Provincial Government (Pemprov…
- Environment and Nature
- May 19, 2026
- 20 views
West Sumatra Illegal Gold Mining Crisis: Persistent Law Enforcement Failures and Escalating Ecological Disasters
The persistent surge of illegal gold mining activities, locally known as Pertambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), in West Sumatra has reached a critical juncture, characterized by a rising death toll…
Bambang Pamungkas
- Business and Finance
- May 17, 2026
- 19 views
Barus, Sumatra: An Ancient Cradle of Commerce and the Genesis of Islam in the Indonesian Archipelago
In the sacred verses of the Al-Quran, specifically Surah Al-Insan, ayat 5, a profound promise is extended to those who perform good deeds: they shall partake from a cup containing…
- Environment and Nature
- May 16, 2026
- 22 views
Nine Miners Dead Following Massive Landslide at Illegal Gold Mine in Sijunjung West Sumatra
The search for survivors ended in tragedy in Nagari Guguk, Koto VII District, Sijunjung Regency, after a massive 30-meter cliff collapsed onto an illegal gold mining site on Thursday, May…
