Politics Silent Refugees: Orangutan Spotted Near Roadside in Central Kalimantan Amidst Habitat Loss October 13, 2026 Lina Irawan KOTAWARINGIN BARAT, Central Kalimantan – A heart-wrenching scene unfolded along the Pangkalan Bun-Kotawaringin Lama road this week, as a solitary orangutan was spotted wandering near the asphalt, appearing disoriented and…
Business and Finance Crisis on the Kapuas: Navigating West Kalimantan’s Fuel Distribution Emergency September 11, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati PONTIANAK – The geographical landscape of West Kalimantan, characterized by its vast river networks and dense rainforests, has long dictated the logistics of its energy supply. However, a severe drop…
Politics Strengthening the Green Shield: Sespimti Polri Spearheads Collaborative Mitigation Against Karhutla in East Kalimantan September 11, 2026 Reynand Wu BALIKPAPAN – In an era where climate volatility and environmental degradation pose existential threats to regional stability, the Satuan Tugas (Satgas) Edukasi Karhutla—comprised of participants from the 36th Cohort of…
General News Indonesian Authorities Seal Fire-Affected Land Amidst Suspected Illegal Palm Oil Expansion in West Kalimantan September 8, 2026 Laily UPN Jakarta, Indonesia – In a decisive move underscoring the Indonesian government’s intensified battle against environmental crimes, the Ministry of Forestry (Kemenhut) has officially sealed a tract of land ravaged by…
Travel Chaos at Supadio: Passengers Stage Protests After 24-Hour Ordeal Amidst Kalimantan’s Haze Crisis September 5, 2026 Asro PONTIANAK – The departure lounge of Supadio International Airport in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, transformed into a scene of frustration and fatigue this week as hundreds of passengers found themselves effectively…
Travel The Silent Inferno: Kalimantan’s Wildfires Push Critically Endangered Orangutans to the Brink of Extinction September 4, 2026 Lina Irawan JAKARTA – The lush, ancient rainforests of Kalimantan, the lungs of the Indonesian archipelago, are currently engulfed in a silent catastrophe. As wildfires ravage the landscape, the smoke does more…
General News East Kalimantan Honored for Exemplary Health Services at Prestigious Regional Awards September 3, 2026 Sagoh Balikpapan, East Kalimantan – In a significant acknowledgment of its unwavering commitment to public welfare, East Kalimantan Province has been bestowed with the prestigious "Apresiasi Pemerintah Daerah Berprestasi" (Award for…
Business and Finance Indonesia Paves the Way for Energy Sovereignty: The 1.3 Million Ton Coal-to-Methanol Strategic Project in East Kalimantan August 31, 2026 rifanmuazin JAKARTA – In a move that signals a decisive shift in Indonesia’s industrial strategy, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has officially inaugurated a landmark National Strategic Project…
Politics Escalating Wildfire Crisis: Kalimantan Tengah Reports Massive Surge in Hotspots as Visibility Plummets Across Indonesia August 30, 2026 Iffa Jayyana JAKARTA – The Indonesian archipelago is currently grappling with a severe environmental challenge as a surge in forest and land fires (kebakaran hutan dan lahan or Karhutla) continues to spread…
Travel Strategic Night Operations: Kalimarau Airport Extends Hours to Combat Kalimantan Forest Fires August 26, 2026 Siti Muinah BERAU, East Kalimantan – In a critical effort to intensify the mitigation of forest and land fires (karhutla) currently plaguing the Kalimantan region, the Indonesian government has moved to enhance…
