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Weird Genius reconnects with Sumba’s musical heritage in new EDM release Acclaimed electronic trio Weird Genius has released their latest single, Your Side, featuring pop vocalist Novia Bachmid, marking a return to the heritage-infused electronic dance music that launched their global career. The track is… Radio Republik Indonesia • 22 May 2026 East Sumba regent agrees to fuel policy talks following energy justice protests On May 21, 2026, the Southern Community Energy Guard (GEMS) staged a peaceful protest at government offices, demanding immediate relief from regional 'energy discrimination' and rising inflation. Activists urged East Sumba Regent Umbu Lili… Times Indonesia • 21 May 2026 East Sumba shifts focus to sustainable, high-quality tourism growth Local authorities are ramping up infrastructure development and community-led programs to transform East Sumba into a premier sustainable tourism destination, following a steady surge in domestic and international visitors. To maximize traveler comfort, the… Radio Republik Indonesia • 21 May 2026 Matalawa National Park praises law enforcement efforts to curb illegal gold mining The Manupeu Tanadaru and Laiwanggi Wanggameti (Matalawa) National Park Management has commended the Forestry Directorate's law enforcement unit and the East Sumba Police for their joint efforts to prevent illegal gold mining within the… Times Indonesia • 19 May 2026 West Sumba police officer earns praise for volunteering as local English teacher On May 14, 2026, the East Nusa Tenggara Regional Police leadership publicly praised one of their West Sumba police officers, Aipda Bernadus Mallo, calling him a prime example of what police force should be… MABES POLRI • 18 May 2026 SID and ChildFund wrap up transformative program in East Sumba after two decades After 20 years of rural community development, Sumba Integrated Development (SID) and ChildFund International in Indonesia officially concluded their assistance program across seven villages in Nggaha Ori Angu, East Sumba. Over the course of… Waingapu.com • 18 May 2026 West Sumba hosts NTT Kindergarten Teachers Association anniversary celebrations West Sumba is hosting the provincial celebrations for the Indonesian Kindergarten Teachers Association (IGTKI) anniversary from May 18 to 20, 2026. The events are ahead of the official May 22 anniversary date to accommodate… Radio Republik Indonesia • 18 May 2026 Indonesian National Armed Forces and farmers team up in East Sumba to boost rice harvest and drive food security A local territorial defence management officer, Serma Daniel Umbu Ndawa, directly assisted farmers with the rice harvest in Kaliuda Village, East Sumba, to support regional food security. The officer helped operate a modern combine… SERGAP.CO.ID • 18 May 2026 Children’s novel “The Mystery of the Ancient Mamoli” highlights Sumba’s culture and history Children's book author Agnes Bemoe presents her novel Misteri Mamoli Kuno (The Mystery of the Ancient Mamoli), a book designed to introduce children to the unique history and culture of Sumba, during an RRI… Radio Republik Indonesia • 18 May 2026 Rising fuel surcharges may pose a potential threat to East Sumba tourism Following a spike in national jet fuel prices to IDR 29,116 per liter on May 1, 2026, the Ministry of Transportation authorized airlines to charge a fuel surcharge up to 50% above the price… Waingapu.com • 15 May 2026 ↑