South Kalimantan
KPK names three Hulu Sungai Utara prosecutors suspects in extortion case
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Following its December 18 sting operation in Hulu Sungai Utara, South Kalimantan—its 11th this year—Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named three prosecutors as suspects in an alleged extortion scheme on December 20. Chief Prosecutor Albertinus Parlinggoman Napitupulu and Intelligence Head Asis Budianto are detained, while Civil Section Head Tri Taruna Fariadi remains at large after fleeing.
Floods in Banjar regency, South Kalimantan, have affected 116,027 people and inundated 22,991 homes, according to the local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD). Thousands of residents remain displaced as authorities prepare temporary and permanent housing solutions.
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A joint SAR team successfully evacuated 2,895 residents from Desa Pariangan in Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency, South Kalimantan, due to flooding on Saturday, December 27, 2025. No fatalities were reported, and residents were relocated to the evacuation post at Alun-Alun Kota Kandangan. The operation faced challenges from strong water currents and light rain.