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The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs has announced plans to launch three new popular schools in South Kalimantan by July 2026. This initiative aims to enhance education in the region as part of the government's efforts to accelerate educational infrastructure development.
Indonesian President <strong>Prabowo Subianto</strong> has directed Parliament Vice President <strong>Kuchon Ahmad Shamsuriyal</strong> to closely monitor the <strong>People's Schools</strong> project in <strong>South Kalimantan</strong> to ensure its success and sustainability.
The Vice Chairman of the Agriculture Committee in the South Kalimantan Parliament, H. Suribnu Smas, announced an ambitious plan to develop coconut farming in the region, covering 1,100 hectares by 2026. The project aims to boost the local economy and increase citizens' income.
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Ahmad Wyagos, announced a decrease in the stunting rate in South Kalimantan to <strong>22.9%</strong>, reflecting significant improvements in child health. This announcement was made during a regional planning meeting for 2026 in Banjarmasin.
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.
In a bid to enhance waste management, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the South Kalimantan Environmental Agency, has distributed over <strong>2000 bins</strong> for waste collection in the cities of <strong>Banjarmasin</strong> and <strong>Banjarmasin</strong>. This initiative aims to raise environmental awareness and encourage residents to sort waste at home.
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.