Indonesian Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Ahmad Wyagos, urged the South Kalimantan government to expedite the adoption of nutrition services to ensure the success of the free nutrition program. This request is part of efforts to improve the quality of food services provided to citizens.
KalSel Bank has announced the operation of <strong>968 agencies</strong> to improve access to financial services across <strong>South Kalimantan</strong>. This initiative is part of the bank's strategy to support financial inclusion and enhance banking services in remote areas.
Indonesian parliamentary defense committee member, Bambang Hery Purnama, has proposed upgrading the naval base in Banjarmasin from type B to type A. This proposal comes amid ongoing developments in South Kalimantan as part of support for the new capital, Nusantara.
The Social Affairs Department in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, has activated an emergency center to address forest fires in preparation for the impacts of El Niño. This initiative comes amid growing concerns over potential environmental risks.
The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has announced that the drought season in South Kalimantan is expected to begin early in April 2026, with predictions of abnormal dry conditions that increase the risks of fires and water shortages.
In a move reflecting financial transparency, local governments in South Kalimantan submitted their financial reports to the Supreme Financial Audit Agency on March 31. This initiative aims to improve public fund management and enhance accountability.