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LRT Palembang to extend operating hours on New Year's Eve
National 6 years ago

LRT Palembang to extend operating hours on New Year's Eve

On Dec. 31, PT KAI alongside the management of LRT Palembang will provide 20 additional departures, adding to the total 108 scheduled departures.
Tiger attacks spike as humans encroach on South Sumatran habitat
National 6 years ago

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Tiger attacks spike as humans encroach on South Sumatran habitat

“Tigers roam only in their territory, with a cruising range of about 20 kilometers. Residents must respect that by not entering or damaging tigers’ habitats,” Lahat Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) official Martialis said.
At least 24 dead after bus plunges into ravine in South Sumatra
National 6 years ago

At least 24 dead after bus plunges into ravine in South Sumatra

At least two dozen people died and 13 others were injured after a bus plunged into a ravine in Indonesia, police said. 
Fisherman’s body found cut in half in possible crocodile attack
National 6 years ago

Fisherman’s body found cut in half in possible crocodile attack

Residents of Sungsang village in Banyuasin regency, South Sumatra, were shocked by the discovery of a mutilated body of a local fisherman in a river on Sunday, with many suspecting he was attacked by a crocodile.
Fires in Indonesia burn 1.6m ha of land, mostly former forests: Satellite data
Environment 6 years ago

Fires in Indonesia burn 1.6m ha of land, mostly former forests: Satellite data

Satellite images show that 76 percent of fires in 2019 burned idle land that was forest several years ago. Cycles of repeated burns have converted the land into unproductive, degraded scrubland.
In Jambi, local children learn to protect the environment while illegal drilling destroys it
National 6 years ago

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In Jambi, local children learn to protect the environment while illegal drilling destroys it

At least one person died a few weeks ago when an oil-processing tank exploded in Pompa Air village, Bajubang district, Jambi.
South Sumatra recalls 30% of 'fresh' coconut exports to Thailand
Business 6 years ago

South Sumatra recalls 30% of 'fresh' coconut exports to Thailand

South Sumatra has had to reimport hundreds of thousands of coconuts exported to Thailand after the produce germinated during shipment.
Haze in Jambi worsens as locals hope for rain
National 6 years ago

Haze in Jambi worsens as locals hope for rain

Haze from ongoing forest and land fires continued to plague Jambi on Wednesday, despite the government's attempts to create artificial rain since Friday. 
South Sumatra residents pray for rain amid prolonged dry spell
National 7 years ago

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South Sumatra residents pray for rain amid prolonged dry spell

Amid a prolonged dry season in South Sumatra that has resulted in forest and land fires, Muslims in the province have resorted to performing istisqa (mass prayers) to ask for rainfall.
Cloud seeding 'ineffective' in current weather conditions, says S. Sumatra official
National 7 years ago

Cloud seeding 'ineffective' in current weather conditions, says S. Sumatra official

A provincial weather official has said that current meteorological conditions were not optimal for inducing rain through cloud seeding.

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