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News channel or source: https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-to-ban-elephant-riding-in-sumatra-kalimantan-tourism-areas
Published on: Tuesday 14 April 2026
Jakarta. The Forestry Ministry plans to ban elephant riding in conservation areas across Sumatra and Kalimantan, citing efforts to protect the country’s elephant population and improve animal welfare.
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Tourism: Palembang Emerging as a Promising Destination for Australian Tourists
News channel or source: https://en.tempo.co/read/2097120/palembang-emerging-as-a-promising-destination-for-australian-tourists
Published on: Wednesday 08 April 2026
According to the Australian Ambassador, Palembang has great tourism potential but remains largely undiscovered by international tourists.
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Tourism: Indonesia plan to rezone elephant reserve for carbon trading and tourism sparks backlash
News channel or source: https://news.mongabay.com/2026/03/indonesia-plan-to-rezone-elephant-reserve-for-carbon-trading-and-tourism-sparks-backlash/
Published on: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Indonesia plans to rezone large parts of Way Kambas National Park in Sumatra for carbon trading and luxury tourism to raise conservation funds. Critics warn the move could fragment core habitat and ...