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SBS Australia
24-07-2025
- SBS Australia
Pelatih Selancar di Bali Gunakan ISL untuk Klien Berkebutuhan Khusus
Bali boasts many beaches renowned among surfers, both domestic and international. Some of the most popular beaches are Batu Bolong Beach, Bingin Beach, Padang-padang Beach, Balangan Beach, and many more. Indonesian citizen Bima Sakti is a surfer and instructor for those with hearing or speech impairments. He uses international sign language to train his clients. His career as a surf instructor using international sign language began with an incident six years ago while he was surfing in Seminyak, Bali. Bima Sakti, surfer instructor in Bali Credit: Bima Surf "I bumped into another surfer and broke my board. I was furious. It turned out he couldn't hear, so I felt bad," said the 29-year-old from West Sumatra, who has lived in Bali for almost a decade. Since then, he has been determined to learn International Sign Language, ultimately deciding to become a surfing instructor for deaf and mute clients in 2019. According to Bima, at the time, there were no surf instructors who could use International Sign Language. "At that time, I often asked deaf and mute people if they had ever tried surfing, and they said no because no one could teach them using sign language," said Bima, who is known through his Instagram account @bimasurfbali. Student caching her first wave Credit: Bima Surf "So my motivation is to give deaf and mute people the opportunity to experience surfing." Since its inception, Bima Surf School has helped more than 200 deaf and mute clients experience surfing in Bali. Listen to SBS Indonesian every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 3pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram , and don't miss our podcasts .
Free Malaysia Today
23-07-2025
- Climate
- Free Malaysia Today
Boat capsizes off Indonesia's Mentawai islands, 11 people missing
Two boats and dozens of rescuers were deployed to find the missing people. (AP pic) JAKARTA : Indonesian rescuers were searching for 11 people missing after a boat capsized in bad weather off the Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra province, the local search and rescue agency said on Tuesday. Eight people had been rescued after the incident, which happened on Monday at around 11.00am (0400 GMT), the rescue agency said in a statement. Of 18 people on board, 10 were local government officials. The boat had departed Sikakap, a small town in the Mentawai Islands, and was heading to another small town, Tuapejat. Two boats and dozens of rescuers were deployed to find the missing people on Tuesday. Boats and ferries are a regular mode of transport in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, and accidents are relatively common due to bad weather as well as lax safety standards that often allow vessels to be overloaded. A ferry sank earlier this month near the island of Bali. Of the 65 people on board, 18 died, 30 survived and 17 remain missing.
Malay Mail
22-07-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Indonesia's Solok, Limapuluh Kota declare emergency over forest fires
JAKARTA, July 22 — Solok and Limapuluh Kota regencies in Indonesia's West Sumatra province have declared an emergency status for forest and land fires, following a surge in hotspots during the ongoing dry season, Ilham Wahab, an official from the West Sumatra Provincial Disaster Management Agency, said on Tuesday. 'In Solok regency alone, forest and land fires have occurred in all 14 districts,' Ilham was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. He noted that water bombing operations using helicopters have not yet been deployed, as the National Disaster Management Agency is currently prioritising firefighting efforts in Riau and South Sumatra provinces, where the situation is considered more critical. Rahmadinol, head of the Limapuluh Kota Regency Disaster Management Agency, explained that challenging terrain and limited equipment have hindered firefighting efforts. 'Most of the fire locations in Limapuluh Kota have slopes of 70-90 degrees, which makes firefighting efforts very challenging,' Rahmadinol said. According to the West Sumatra Forestry Service, at least 64 forest and land fire incidents have been recorded across nine regencies and cities from early 2025 to July 19, affecting a total area of 140.87 hectares. — Bernama
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
1 Person Missing After Speedboat Carrying 18, Including 3 Children, Capsizes: Reports
A boat carrying 18 passengers capsized in Indonesia at 11:0 0 a.m. local time on Monday, July 14, according to reports 17 people have reportedly been rescued following the incident Authorities are continuing to search for the final passenger, per local media outlet Jakarta GlobeSeveral people have been rescued and one person remains missing after a speedboat capsized in Indonesia, according to reports. At around 11:00 a.m. local time on Monday, July 14, a boat carrying 18 passengers sank after being hit by high waves due to severe weather in the Sipora Strait, off the Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra, ABC News and Indonesian outlet Jakarta Globe reported. The passengers included 10 local government officials, two crew members, three children and four relatives, according to reports. The speedboat had departed the town of Sikakap and was heading to the town of Tuapejat, per ABC News. Seventeeen people have been rescued as of Tuesday, July 15, according to Jakarta Globe. The survivors were found in stable conditions 'across three locations' in Mappinang, Guluguluk, and Bulau villages of Indonesia, the outlet reported. 'We have located 17 survivors, and we have received encouraging information that the remaining person may have also survived,' Mentawai Search and Rescue Office chief Rudi told Jakarta Globe. According to the outlet, the team is working to verify reports that the missing passenger has been found stranded in a local village. The passenger was identified as Guntur, an employee of the Mentawai public works department, per Jakarta Globe. It was initially reported that at least 10 people were missing after the boat capsized on Monday. Indonesia's Search and Rescue Agency (SAR) was notified of the incident six hours later at 5:40 p.m. local time and took 90 minutes to reach the area, per Jakarta Globe. Eight people were reported to have been rescued on Monday, per The Independent. They were found after they swam ashore with life vests to Sikakap Village, Jakarta Globe reported, citing SAR officials. "Some of the victims were seen floating on the surface, but the team couldn't reach them in time, and they eventually disappeared from sight,' Dhio Ulwi Winanda, head of operations at SAR, told the outlet. The survivors were reportedly evacuated in a KN SAR Ramawijaya vessel to the Indonesian town of Tuapeijat, where they received medical checks and identification. 'We will continue the search until we find the last victim,' Winanda told Jakarta Globe. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. PEOPLE has contacted Indonesia's National Disaster Management Authority and SAR for comment. Read the original article on People
RNZ News
15-07-2025
- RNZ News
Indonesia rescues 11 who swam for hours to survive boat capsize
Boats and ferries are a regular mode of transport in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands. Photo: SONNY TUMBELAKA Indonesian rescuers have found alive 11 people missing at sea, after they survived a boat capsize in bad weather by swimming for at least six hours to the nearest island. Two boats and dozens of rescuers hunted for those missing, after the boat with 18 aboard overturned off the Mentawai Islands in the province of West Sumatra at about 11am Monday local time. "It was raining hard when the incident happened," island official Rinto Wardana told Reuters. "Some of the passengers managed to swim and reach the nearest island." Seven were rescued earlier, Wardana added. Ten of those on board were local government officials on a business trip to the town of Tuapejat, the boat's destination when it left Sikakap, another small town in the Mentawai Islands. . The Mentawai Islands consist of four main islands and many smaller ones. Boats and ferries are a regular mode of transport in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, where accidents are caused by bad weather and lax safety standards that often allow vessels to be overloaded. When a ferry sank this month near the tourist resort island of Bali with 65 aboard, 30 passengers survived, while 18 died and 17 went missing.
