Nasution Nanang
- National News
- May 12, 2026
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Trail of the Kings-Lake Toba by UTMB to Transform North Sumatra into a Global Sport Tourism Hub
MEDAN, North Sumatra – The serene and majestic expanse of Lake Toba, a UNESCO Global Geopark and one of the world’s largest volcanic lakes, is poised to host a premier…
Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- May 12, 2026
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The Persistent Struggle for Recovery and Ecological Restoration Six Months After the Sumatra Disaster
Six months have passed since the devastating hydrometeorological disasters swept through various regions of Sumatra, yet the path to recovery remains fraught with uncertainty for thousands of displaced residents. Despite…
- Environment and Nature
- May 10, 2026
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The Fading Legacies of the Penesak Woodworkers Between Ancestral Artistry and the Looming Timber Crisis in South Sumatra
The landscape of South Sumatra, particularly the Ogan Ilir Regency, has for centuries been synonymous with a unique breed of artisans: the Penesak woodworkers. These master craftsmen, known as "maestros"…
- Environment and Nature
- May 7, 2026
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Tragic Loss of Tapanuli Orangutans in North Sumatra Floods Sparks Urgent Calls for Climate Resilience and Habitat Protection
The critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis) has suffered a devastating blow to its already precarious population following catastrophic flash floods and landslides that struck North Sumatra in late November…
- Environment and Nature
- May 5, 2026
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From Social Media Feeds to Scientific Breakthrough Researchers Identify New Homalomena Species in Sumatra and Papua through the Ornamental Plant Trade
In an era where digital connectivity often blurs the line between recreation and professional research, a significant botanical milestone has been reached through the most unlikely of sources: social media.…
- Environment and Nature
- April 21, 2026
- 34 views
The Salt Path of South Sumatra: How a Coastal Necessity Became a Highland Luxury and Cultural Foundation
In the bustling coastal cities and lowlands of Indonesia, salted fish (ikan asin) is often regarded as a staple of simplicity, a modest accompaniment to a daily meal. However, in…
- Environment and Nature
- April 20, 2026
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The Silent Crisis of Mandailing Natal Illegal Gold Mining Triggers Environmental Collapse and Public Health Emergency in North Sumatra
The persistent expansion of illegal gold mining operations, locally known as Penambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), in the Mandailing Natal (Madina) Regency of North Sumatra has evolved from a localized…
- Environment and Nature
- April 3, 2026
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New Land Snail Discovery in South Sumatra Karst Highlights Vital Link Between Ancient Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health
The discovery and formal description of a new species of land snail, Chamalycaeus dayangmerindu, by researchers from Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in early March 2026, has cast…
- Environment and Nature
- March 31, 2026
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Ecological Crisis and the Failure of Imagination: Gerry van Klinken on Capitalism, Sumatra’s Floods, and the Path to Ecosocialism
The devastating cycle of floods and landslides that recently ravaged the island of Sumatra serves as a grim backdrop for a profound intellectual intervention by Gerry van Klinken, a prominent…
- Environment and Nature
- March 30, 2026
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The Dark Glitter of Madina Inside the High Stakes World of Illegal Gold Mining in North Sumatra
Yudi Saputra paused for a moment before entering the Huta Bargot forest in Mandailing Natal (Madina), North Sumatra, on a humid afternoon in mid-March 2026. He sharpened his hearing, scanning…
- Environment and Nature
- March 21, 2026
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West Sumatra Government Pushes Forward with Gunung Talang Geothermal Project Amid Persistent Community Resistance and Environmental Concerns
The provincial government of West Sumatra has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the development of the Gunung Talang Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) in Solok Regency, despite years of steadfast opposition…
