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Indonesia’s energy transition leaves coal communities struggling to adapt
In Muara Enim regency, the heart of South Sumatra's coal industry, the closure of mines has left local residents scrambling to find new livelihoods, while others continue to live with the economic hardship and environmental scars left behind by decades of mining.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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Beneath the coal dust: Muara Maung villagers pay the price of mining expansion
In the dry season, clouds of coal dust billow through the village, settling on rooftops, yards and furniture, forcing residents to clean their homes almost every day. When the rains come, many roads turn into muddy, waterlogged tracks.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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Drivers forced to queue overnight as fuel shortages grip Sumatra
Suprianto, a diesel truck driver from Pagar Marbau district, Deli Serdang regency, said he was forced to spend the night inside his truck at a fuel station on Jalan Galang in Lubuk Pakam while waiting for diesel supplies to arrive.
Archipelago 4 months ago
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Deadly Trans-Sumatra crash reawakens transport safety alarm
A lawmaker has called for a comprehensive review of national transportation safety standards after a passenger bus collided with a fuel truck and exploded on Wednesday, killing 16 people, in the latest fatal accident involving public transport.
Archipelago 6 months ago
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South Sumatra faces backlash over plan to buy Rp 500 million pool tables for councilors
South Sumatra DPRD Secretary Aprizal said the procurement of the billiards tables was proposed by DPRD Speaker Andie, who also chairs the South Sumatra chapter of the All-Indonesia Billiards Sports Association (POBSI).
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