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.
KH Abdussalam Shohib, known as Gus Salam, visited Rais Syuriyah PWNU South Kalimantan, KH Muhammad Wildan Salman or Guru Wildan, on April 26, 2026. The visit sought blessings and guidance for his bid to become PBNU General Chairman via the 35th Muktamar. Guru Wildan advised managing Nahdlatul Ulama with pesantren-based scholarship and noble ethics.
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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.