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South-Kalimantan

PLN merges East, South Kalimantan grids

National 7 years ago

PLN merges East, South Kalimantan grids

State utility company PLN has merged electrical power networks in East Kalimantan and South Kalimantan into a single, united system to increase electricity supply capacity in the two areas.

KPK seizes Hulu Sungai Tengah regent’s luxury vehicles

National 8 years ago

KPK seizes Hulu Sungai Tengah regent’s luxury vehicles

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confiscated 16 luxurious cars and motorcycles belonging to Abdul Latif, the regent of Hulu Sungai Tengah regency in South Kalimantan, who was arrested by the antigraft body in January over an alleged bribery case.

Indonesian designer to showcase South Kalimantan fabrics in New York

Art & Culture 8 years ago

Indonesian designer to showcase South Kalimantan fabrics in New York

Indonesian designer Vivi Zubedi is set to present South Kalimantan fabrics locally known as sasirangan and pagatan at the New York Fashion Week: The Shows on Feb. 11.

Police officer robs bank employees under his guard

National 8 years ago

Police officer robs bank employees under his guard

A police officer from the Tabalong precinct in South Kalimantan, identified as Brig. J, has been arrested after allegedly robbing bank employees under his guard.

KPK operations net officials for alleged corruption

Politics 8 years ago

KPK operations net officials for alleged corruption

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested several public officials for alleged corruption during a string of operations in South Kalimantan and East Java, its head confirmed.

Don't be afraid to dream, Jokowi tells students

National 8 years ago

Don't be afraid to dream, Jokowi tells students

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo told thousands of Islamic school students gathering in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, on Friday, that they must dare to dream so they could be successful in the future.

Lok Baintan floating market leads revival of river tourism

Destinations 8 years ago

Lok Baintan floating market leads revival of river tourism

Traditional floating markets are typical of South Kalimantan. They are also known for female sellers aboard rowboats wearing broad-brimmed pandanus hats.

Jokowi sees maritime resources as Indonesian future

Business 8 years ago

Jokowi sees maritime resources as Indonesian future

President Jokowi “Jokowi” Widodo has said Indonesia has to seriously start exploiting maritime resources, which he believes are the future of the country’s economy.

Agrarian activist sentenced using now-defunct regulation

National 8 years ago

Agrarian activist sentenced using now-defunct regulation

A local court in South Kalimantan has sentenced an agrarian activist to four years’ imprisonment using a regulation that was revoked by the Constitutional Court, in another battle between state authorities and citizens over land rights.

S. Kalimantan must depend less on mining: Jokowi

National 8 years ago

S. Kalimantan must depend less on mining: Jokowi

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has called on relevant ministries to develop sectors beyond mining in South Kalimantan, saying the province was overly dependent on mining commodity exports for its economy.

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