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West Kalimantan, Indonesia, is still waiting for rain. Pontianak, Kubu Raya Regency, and many other areas across West Kalimantan are facing dry weather. The haze is still around, and the situation is becoming difficult for many people.

One of the biggest problems is water. Many people have to stand in long lines to get free clean water. The water is provided by private institutions, individuals, and also through official assistance from the West Kalimantan administration. Each person can receive only two gallons of water. The water is clean, but it is not ready to drink. People must boil it first.

Drinking water is also available at local shops or warung, but the price is rising. A gallon that normally costs Rp8,000 is now around Rp10,000. So, people here have two choices: stand in line for free clean water, or buy drinking water at a local shop\

The Kapuas River is the longest river in West Kalimantan. It is now suffering from the long dry season, with almost no water in some areas. As you can see in this photo from TVONE youtube channel, this is the real situation of the Kapuas River, the longest river in Indonesia. The river is now very dry, and there is almost no water left.

Photo courtesy TVONE channel

We are still waiting for rain.

The majority and Most of the people of Indonesia is moslem. In islam We recognize istisqa pray or a pray to might GOD Allah SWT to drop rain, and it has been done since the last tWO Weeks all across our provinces especially to those areas Where hazordous smoke and less rain. thousands of people gathered to pray to mighty GOD allah sWt to drop rain. The istiqa pray conducted usually at large areas such park, outdoor field, and many others

Haze Thickens; Pontianak Residents Hold Istisqa Prayer

Footage from CNN INDONESIA

Prolonged Drought and Haze:

Pontianak Residents Queue for Refill Water

Footage from BERITA SATUchannel

Japan Comes to Help

There is also good news for us. Japan is sending three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and around 180 people to Indonesia. They will help fight the forest and land fires in Kalimantan. The helicopters will come to Pontianak, West Kalimantan. They will be used to carry and drop water on the fires.

I would like to keep it straight that the assistance offered by Japan is considered complementary aid to help finish the forest fires in Indonesia, and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia does allow Japan to participate in efforts to settle the forest fires in Indonesia. Indonesia is still able to handle all land clearing and forest fires. However, in international relations and diplomacy, aid offered by another country should be respected and appreciated for certain reasons.

This is good news for the people of West Kalimantan. We hope the Japanese helicopters can help stop the fires and reduce the dangerous smoke. We are very thankful for this help from Japan. We hope the fires will be under control soon, the smoke will disappear, and rain will finally come to West Kalimantan

Students Study at Home

School students are still studying at home. The hazardous smoke is everywhere these days. Because of this situation, the West Kalimantan Education Service has given recommendations to schools from elementary school to high school. Students are asked to stay at home and continue their studies through distance learning until further notice.

They can study online using Zoom and other online learning methods. Teachers can give lessons and assignments through the internet. University students are not included in this recommendation. For students, studying at home may be safer because they do not have to go outside and breathe the unhealthy smoke. We hope the haze will disappear soon, so students can return to their schools and study together with their teachers and friends

PRAY FOR WEST KALIMANTAN .

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DICLAIMER.

I have dedicated this English version specifically to Mrs. Irina from Russia and also to my foster parent, Sandy Clement, from Duncan, Canada.

Looking at the title of my writing today, it does indeed recount my experience working as a guard for the internet café (cyber café) at Tanjungpura University, Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The events took place a long time ago, but there are several interesting things that I would like to write about in my blog as a record of my journey during my time as an internet café officer at three different locations between the years 2001 and 2002. It has indeed been a long time.

This story will start simply, from around the year 1999. At that time, my status was "unemployed," or rather, involved in many activities. The internet café at the Tanjungpura University Cooperative was already in existence. I was interviewed with another candidate. Fortunately, my competitor was accepted as a teacher, if I’m not mistaken. Accompanied by Deddie Jaya Kuning, I applied there.

At that time, there was news that in 1999, the Student Cooperative (Kopma) of Untan was opening vacancies for internet café guards to manage the Kopma internet café, and that information reached me as well.

In short, I attempted to apply for the position as the guard of the only internet café available at that time in 1999. Upon investigation, it turned out that the internet café was a collaboration between the Pontianak Post daily newpaper and Tanjungpura University of the Untan campus. The Untan side provided the location, electricity, and building, while the Pontianak Post provided the hardware and software equipment for the PCs and other necessities. short,

This is the only photo I have from the time when I worked as a guard at the Internet café at Tanjungpura University in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, back in the early 1990s.

The quality of the photo is not very good, but I hope you can still see me as I looked when I was young at the moment.

The person on the far left is me with friends from my English major.

This is a photo from the early 1992s, when I was an English major at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Tanjungpura University in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

I was sitting with John, an English tutor from the UK who was on an exchange program. This photo was taken in 1992 during a General English class in the English major at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Tanjungpura University in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

At that time, I had already been appointed by the student senate to deal with native English speakers as an escort or translator.

What my duties were at that time
The billing officer or internet café attendant (warnet/cyber café) plays an important role in maintaining the smooth operation of the business. Their main duties include operating the billing system, managing customer computer use, recording usage time, and accepting payments for the services utilized.

In addition, the billing officer is also responsible for providing customer service, assisting if there are minor issues with computers or internet connections, and ensuring security and order within the café. In some internet cafés, the attendant also handles additional services such as printing documents, selling food and beverages, or assisting with other customer needs.

Cleanliness and tidiness of the internet café area are often part of the attendant's responsibilities, especially in small-scale internet cafés. Therefore, a billing officer does not only function as a guard or cashier but also plays an important role in providing good service and ensuring that the café's operational activities run smoothly.

First time receiving a real salary beyond a student
The salary I received at that time, which was Rp250,000, was a significant amount for me, especially when viewed in the context of a student's life in the 1990s. This figure is certainly very different when compared to the current economic conditions. For comparison, the cost of re-enrolling in college at that time was still around Rp75,000, while the rent for my boarding room was only Rp25,000 per month. Thus, an income of Rp250,000 was not a small amount. In fact, that salary could cover various important needs for a student, including education and living expenses.

For me, as someone who was still living the life of a student at that time, earning Rp250,000 from a job as a billing officer or internet café attendant was extremely meaningful. Compared to the re-enrollment fee of Rp75,000, one paycheck alone was more than enough to cover that expense. Even after paying for education fees, there was still leftover money that could be used for daily needs. Similarly, the cost of boarding was only about Rp25,000 per month. Simply put, that salary was equivalent to the cost of boarding for several months.

Beautiful Memories
That's why I have always considered a salary of Rp250,000 in the 1990s to be a considerable amount. Not only because of its nominal figure, but because its purchasing power at that time was genuinely felt. That money provided me with financial independence and helped ease various needs during my college years. The experience of working while studying also taught me valuable lessons about responsibility, discipline, and the importance of appreciating every income earned.

At that time, getting a job with an income of Rp250,000 as a student was a significant opportunity and remains one of the experiences I remember fondly to this day. ===The images coming out of Gaza are heartbreaking bombed-out homes, lifeless children, grieving families. It’s impossible to ignore the sheer scale of suffering. And yet, the global community governments, institutions, and world leaders remain largely silent or ineffective. Why does the world seem so powerless, or even unwilling, to stop Israel’s brutal campaign against Palestinians? .

The Shield of U.S. Support At the core of this issue is the United States. As Israel’s most powerful ally, the U.S. provides billions in military aid, advanced weapons, and perhaps most importantly diplomatic protection.

The U.S. has repeatedly used its veto at the UN Security Council to block resolutions that criticize Israel or call for ceasefires. Without global consensus, institutions like the UN are left paralyzed. As long as Washington continues to defend Israeli actions, meaningful accountability is nearly impossible.

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Indonesia, my country, has not yet recovered from the haze disaster that struck West Kalimantan, and now our country is facing another natural disaster: the eruption of Anak Krakatau.. Thankfully, there have been no reported deaths so far. However, this could still become a tragic and horrifying situation for the people of the Republic of Indonesia.

PRAY FOR INDONESIA

Anak Krakatau, one of Indonesia’s active volcanoes, has erupted again in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra. The eruption sent volcanic ash high into the sky, reaching around 50,000 feet. The ash was carried by the wind to several areas, including Jakarta, Banten, Lampung, and parts of Java and Sumatra. The eruption also caused problems for air travel. Several airports had to stop their operations because volcanic ash can be dangerous for airplanes.

Since I do not have my original photo of Anak Krakatau, and I care about copyright issues and I do not want to violate especially when using photos from social media.This is a part of the photo taken Wild WeatherUS channel

A footage from Wild WeatherUS channel

All my readers could easily search for original photos or videos of Anak Krakatau spread all over the place on the internet on your own accountability.

At Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, hundreds of flights were cancelled or rescheduled, affecting many passengers. The ash has also affected daily life in some areas. Some schools moved their classes online, while fishing activities were stopped in some coastal areas.

People living in areas affected by the ash have been advised to wear masks and reduce outdoor activities. So far, there have been no reports of casualties, and authorities say there is no immediate tsunami threat. People are also advised to stay away from the volcano’s crater.

The situation is still developing, and authorities continue to monitor Anak Krakatau closely. As an Indonesian blogger, I will continue to follow the news and share updates when I can.

Please stay safe, Indonesia

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Tag : Indonesia, Keseharian - Asep Haryono | SPPG Kualadua Temporarily Closes Due to Severe Haze Conditions - Powered by Blogger

Hello Mrs. Ananka from Scotland, Madam Mary Kirkland from the US, Mrs. Irina from Russia, and all my fellow international bloggers that I recently visited. How are you all doing? It is Saturday. Happy weekend to all of you!

First of all, I would like to apologize to my fellow bloggers and friends around the world for not publishing many blog posts or visiting and commenting on your blogs during the last few weeks. My work schedule has been quite busy, and I also need to spend time taking care of my family. In addition, I have been working on several projects for my clients. I hope you understand my situation.

I truly appreciate your friendship, patience, and continued support. I hope to have more time soon to return to blogging and reconnect with my fellow bloggers around the world.

Today, I would like to share some information about my work at SPPG Kualadua, located in Kabupaten Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, as well as the current weather and environmental situation in our region.

I have been working at SPPG Kualadua as part of the Packing Personnel Unit since November 2025. There are 12 personnel, including me, in our team. Our regular working schedule is five days a week, from Monday to Friday.

Recently, the situation in West Kalimantan has become very concerning. The weather and air conditions have been severely affected by land clearing and forest fires, which have produced thick smoke and haze across many areas of West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The haze has affected daily activities and raised concerns about public health and safety. Because of these conditions, people are encouraged to take care of their health and reduce unnecessary outdoor activities.

A photo captured by a journalist showing the situation: Thick haze caused by forest and land fires has once again blanketed cities across West Kalimantan. Residents are advised to limit unnecessary outdoor activities and are encouraged to wear masks.
source ; PHOTO from Pontianak POST

Haze in West Kalimantan,Indonesia

Video from Vertex youtube

The situation has also affected schools. Schools have been temporarily closed, and students have been instructed to stay at home until further notice from the authorities. Because of the unfavorable conditions, the kitchen operations at SPPG Kualadua have also temporarily stopped until further notice. We sincerely hope and pray that the situation will improve soon, that the fires can be controlled, and that the air quality will return to normal. We also hope that schools, workplaces, and other public activities can safely return to normal as soon as possible.

Further information about the reopening of the kitchen and other developments will be shared when updates become available. Despite my busy schedule and the current situation, I will continue to write and share stories, experiences, and other interesting information on this blog whenever I have enough time.

Thank you very much to all my fellow bloggers and readers around the world for your patience, understanding, friendship, and continued support.

Let us all pray for cleaner air, better weather, good health, safety, and better days ahead.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and keep your spirit strong!

Warm regards,

Asep Haryono

Indonesia

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Reader’s Note

This article is an original and genuine piece of writing published in Indonesian. It has not been translated into English, as my main target audience and readers are local Indonesian readers. For readers from overseas who are interested in reading this article, please feel free to use Google Translate or any other translation tool to translate the article into your preferred language. I apologize for not providing an English version at this time, and I hope you will still enjoy the story and the experiences shared in this article.

Thank you for visiting and reading my blog

Asep Haryono

Indonesia.

Kubu Raya Saya memang termasuk yang paling jarang bepergian ke luar negeri dengan cara merogoh kocek alias menggunakan uang pribadi atau uang sendiri. Kalau dihitung dengan Jari frekuensi saya melakukan perjalanan wisata ke Luar Negeri memang sangat jarang. Saya terakhir melakukan perjalanan wisata ke Luar Negeri pada tahun 2009 saat itu ada saya diundang menghadiri Youth Engagement Summit bulan November 2009 di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Setelah itu belum ada kesempatan lagi

Namun demikain, saya memiliki beberapa souvenir dari berbagai negara sudah saya koleksi sejak beberapa tahun terakhir ini. Beberapa souvenir dalam bentuk PIN, Key chain (Gantungan Kunci), selebihnya berbentuk lain.

Beberapa negara yang saya sudah miliki souvenirnya antara lain berasal dari Vancouver (Canada), China, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Brunai Darussalam, Thailand, dan dari Amerika Serikat. Dari koleksi souvenir manca negara yang saya sudah koleksi tersebut yang paling saya sukai adalah koleksi dari Amerika Serikat dan Australia. Ini juga ada ceritanya sedikit loh. Beberapa souvenir yang saya miliki dan koleksi ini ada ceritanya masing masing. Saya akan coba sampaikan sedikit saja ya

SOUVENIR : Ini adalah koleksi souvenir dari Manca Negara yang berhasil saya miliki dan saya selamatkan. Banyak souvenir yang rusak karena usia penyimpanan yang terlalu lama seperti berkarat dan lain sebagainya. Foto Asep Haryono

Misalnya saja Sebuah Pulpen dari Amerika Serikat. Pulpennya sih pulpen biasa aja yang kalau di Indonesia tersedia banyak sekali. Yang istimewa karena di dapatnya dan dikirimkannya dari Amerika Serikat. Cerita begini. Saya pendengar program acara How Do You Say That yakni salah satu program siaran radio yang dipancarkan ke Indonesia dari Voice Of America seksi siaran Bahasa Indonesia. Tentu dengan menggunakan gelombang pendek tentunya. Itu saya sudah dengar program itu sejak sekitar tahun 2005 hingga 2010 kalau tidak salah

Program acara bertajuk "How Do You Say That" itu adalah koleksi bahasa gaulnya orang orang Amerika Serikat yang jika diterjemahkan ke dalam bahasa Indonesia mempunyai kesan yang unik dan arti yang juga tidak kalah menariknya. Sebagai contoh Nasi Kuning. Ya makanan khas bangsa Indonesia itu kalau dalam bahasa gaulnya US people disebut "Safron rice". Dan masih banyak lagi lainnya.

Nah saat ada kuis, saya pun mengirimkannya melalui email, dan ada yang menang loh. Hadiahnya dikirim ke alamat saya di Indonesia, saat itu saya masih ngekos di kawasan Untan Pontianak di era tahun 2005 an. Selain itu masih ada souvenir lainnya seperti PIN VOA, dan Majalah VOA.

SINGAPORE : Ini contoh gantungan kunci pemberian dari Mba Kusmalina SH yang pulang liputan dari Singapura. Masih ada gantungan dari Singapura lainnya dalam koleksi saya. Foto Asep Haryono

TATAKAN GELAS : Souvenir tatakan gelas ini dari Negeri Kangguru Australia. Pemberian atau cinderamata dari Kevin Dalton, Mantan Project Manager KanGuru Indonesia. Foto Asep Haryono

Pernah satu kali saya mendapat souvenir berbentuk jam tangan mini yang tertera di pergelangannya made of china, sayan sekali jam tangan mini itu tidak berfungsi. Tidak ada battery nya atau rusak diperjalanan. Nah masih penasaran sama cerita lainnya dari Koleksi Souvenir Manca Negara yang saya miliki ini, Insya Allah pada kesempatan yang akan datang ya.

Dari Negeri KangGuru Australia saya mendapat cukup beragam jenis Souvenirnya mulai dari PIN lambang negara, taplak meja yang berisi resep resep tradisional Masyarakat Australia (Bush Tucker), Buku Buku Sejarah Australia dalam membantu Perang Kemerdekaan Indonesia, Topi dan beberapa lagi lainnya. Sayangnya untuk Topi Australia tepatnya dari Sydney hilang entah kemana. Topi Sydney itu pemberian dari H.Daeng Effendy Ali yang sudah puluhan tahun menetap di Sydney. Sahabat saya

TOPI AUSTRALIA : Inilah merchandise berbentuk Topi dari Australia pemberian sahabat saya H.Daeng Effendy Ali yang kini hilang entah dimana. I am so sorry Pak Haji Daerng. Foto Asep Haryono

Baca juga Dapat Topi Gratis Dari Pak Haji Daeng

Jika ada pertanyaan akan diapakan koleksi Souvenir Luar Negeri yang saya kumpulkan ini? Secara prinsip sih untuk koleksi saja. Namun saya bisa saja menggunakannya dalam kesempatan atau menghadiri acara tertentu.

Namun dari semua itu saya sangat menghargai apresiasi atau pemberian orang kepada saya dan saya menganggapnya sebagai sebuah kepercayaan. Menghargai pemberian orang tentu boleh boleh saja bukan. Tidak ada sentimentil. Tidak apa pun yang sifatnya personal atau pribadi. Semuanya hanya semata mata menjaga pemberian dan menghargai pemberian orang lain. Terima kasih sudah meluangkan waktunya membaca artikel saya ini. (Asep Haryono)

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Hello everyone. I would like to say hi to Madam Mary Kirkland from the US, Mrs. Ananka from Scotland, and Mrs. Irina from Russia in particular. Hello too to every one. How is it going Today, I would like to tell you about one of the darkest memories in the history of local marine transportation in Indonesia.

Do you like watching the movie Titanic, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet? I do, and I sometimes watch it again and again because of its romantic story and historical tragedy. However, Indonesia also has a similar story: Indonesia's Own "Titanic" Tragedy: Tampomas II.

I am sorry once again that this story is written in Bahasa Indonesia because I originally intended it for Indonesian readers. However, to my international readers, would you kindly use any translation tool to understand the story? All images and photographs featured in this blog do not belong to me, and, as usual, I always mention the sources of those materials.

Happy reading

Indonesia's Own "Titanic" Tragedy: Tampomas II

KMP Tampomas II adalah sebuah kapal motor penumpang milik PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PELNI) yang dikenang karena musibah tragis yang dikenal sebagai Tragedi Tampomas 1981. Kapal tersebut terbakar dan tenggelam di sekitar Kepulauan Masalembu, yang terletak pada koordinat 114°25′60″ BT — 5°30′0″ LS di Laut Jawa (secara administratif termasuk wilayah Provinsi Jawa Timur). Singkatan KMP berarti Kapal Motor Penumpang.

Di bawah komando Kapten Abdul Rivai, kapal ini sedang berlayar dari Jakarta menuju Sulawesi ketika akhirnya tenggelam pada 27 Januari 1981, mengakibatkan ratusan penumpang kehilangan nyawa.

Tampomas II berangkat dari Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok pada Sabtu, 24 Januari 1981, pukul 19.00 WIB, dengan tujuan Ujungpandang (kini Makassar). Perjalanan diperkirakan memakan waktu sekitar dua hari dua malam, sehingga kapal dijadwalkan tiba pada Senin, 26 Januari 1981, pukul 10.00 pagi. Menurut salah satu panduan atau catatan kapal, salah satu mesin utama sebenarnya telah mengalami gangguan sebelum kapal diberangkatkan.

Kapal ini mengangkut puluhan kendaraan bermotor, termasuk sebuah mesin penggiling (milling machine) merek SAKAI dan sejumlah sepeda motor Vespa, yang semuanya ditempatkan di dek kendaraan (car deck). Manifest kapal mencatat terdapat 191 mobil dan 200 sepeda motor di atas kapal. Selain itu, kapal membawa 1.055 penumpang resmi serta 82 awak kapal. Namun, jumlah orang yang sebenarnya berada di atas kapal diperkirakan mencapai 1.442 orang, termasuk penumpang yang tidak terdaftar (penumpang gelap).

Pada malam 24 Januari, suasana di atas kapal berlangsung tenang dan tidak ada tanda-tanda yang mencurigakan, selain indahnya matahari terbenam dan tenangnya permukaan Laut Jawa. Namun demikian, gelombang laut pada bulan Januari memang dikenal lebih ganas dibandingkan bulan-bulan lainnya. Tinggi ombak dapat mencapai 7–10 meter, dengan kecepatan angin sekitar 15 knot, kondisi yang cukup umum terjadi pada musim tersebut.

Sebagai hiburan bagi para penumpang, sebuah pertunjukan musik langsung dijadwalkan berlangsung di bar kapal dengan menampilkan penyanyi Ida Farida bersama grup musik kapal. Salah satu momen yang kemudian dikenang sebagai pertanda buruk terjadi ketika seorang bernama Ferry menyanyikan sebuah lagu perpisahan. Setelah itu, ia tidak pernah terlihat.

The tragedy of the sinking of the Tampomas II Ship is one of the most heartbreaking maritime disasters in Indonesian history. This incident occurred on January 27, 1981 in the waters of Masalembo, East Java.

Photo taken fromTeluk Bone Youtube channel

Bagaimana Kejadian Sesungguhnya

Pada 25 Januari 1981, sepanjang hari pelayaran berlangsung tanpa insiden. Namun, pada malam harinya, sekitar pukul 20.00 WITA, di tengah badai hebat yang menerjang Laut Jawa, terjadi kebocoran bahan bakar di ruang mesin. Sebuah puntung rokok yang diduga dibuang melalui lubang ventilasi dilaporkan memicu percikan api yang kemudian menyebabkan kebakaran.

Awak kapal segera berusaha memadamkan api menggunakan alat pemadam api ringan (APAR), tetapi usaha tersebut tidak berhasil. Api dengan cepat menjalar ke ruang mesin melalui pintu dek yang terbuka. Mesin utama kapal berhenti beroperasi selama sekitar dua jam, generator darurat juga mengalami kegagalan, dan upaya pemadaman akhirnya dihentikan karena kondisi yang semakin memburuk.

Bahan bakar yang terdapat di dalam kendaraan-kendaraan di dek mobil membuat kobaran api semakin cepat membesar hingga melalap hampir seluruh bagian dek kapal.

Sekitar 30 menit setelah kebakaran mulai terjadi, para penumpang diperintahkan untuk menuju dek atas dan bersiap menaiki sekoci penyelamat. Namun, proses evakuasi berlangsung sangat lambat karena hanya terdapat satu jalur akses menuju dek atas. Setelah berhasil sampai di sana, banyak penumpang tidak mendapatkan petunjuk dari awak kapal mengenai lokasi sekoci penyelamat.

Dalam situasi yang kacau, beberapa awak kapal bahkan dilaporkan menurunkan sekoci penyelamat hanya untuk menyelamatkan diri mereka sendiri. Dari enam sekoci yang tersedia, masing-masing hanya mampu menampung sekitar 50 orang. Kepanikan pun tidak terhindarkan. Sebagian penumpang memilih melompat ke laut, sementara yang lainnya tetap bertahan di atas kapal, menunggu dengan penuh kebingungan dan ketakutan.

Kapal-Kapal Penolong Pertama

Kapal pertama yang datang memberikan pertolongan adalah KM Sangihe, yang dinakhodai oleh Kapten Agus K. Sumirat, teman seangkatan Kapten Abdul Rivai di Akademi Ilmu Pelayaran Indonesia (angkatan 1959). Saat itu, KM Sangihe sedang berlayar dari Parepare menuju Surabaya untuk menjalani perbaikan mesin.

Mualim I J. Bilalu dari KM Sangihe pertama kali melihat kepulan asap. Awalnya, ia mengira asap tersebut berasal dari salah satu anjungan pengeboran minyak lepas pantai milik Pertamina. Pada pukul 08.15 WITA, operator radio Abubakar segera mengirimkan sinyal darurat SOS menggunakan kode Morse.

Beberapa kapal lain kemudian bergabung dalam operasi penyelamatan, di antaranya KM Ilmamui, kapal tanker Istana VI, KM Adhiguna Karunia, dan KM Sengata milik PT Porodisa Lines.

Ledakan dan Tenggelamnya Tampomas II
Pada 26 Januari 1981, hujan deras mengguyur kawasan Laut Jawa. Api terus menjalar hingga mencapai ruang mesin yang masih menyimpan bahan bakar yang belum diisolasi. Kondisi tersebut memicu ledakan hebat pada pagi hari 27 Januari 1981.

Ledakan itu menyebabkan ruang mesin, ruang baling-baling (propeller), dan ruang generator terendam air, sehingga kapal mulai miring hingga mencapai kemiringan sekitar 45 derajat. Akhirnya, pada 27 Januari 1981 pukul 12.45 WIB (atau 13.45 WITA), sekitar 30 jam setelah kebakaran pertama kali terjadi, KMP Tampomas II tenggelam ke dasar Laut Jawa, membawa sekitar 288 penumpang yang masih terjebak di dek bawah.

Kapten Abdul Rivai menjadi salah seorang yang terakhir meninggalkan kapal. Sebelum benar-benar meninggalkan kapalnya, ia sempat mengirimkan pesan terakhir kepada KM Sangihe

"Tolong kirimkan saya air dan makanan, karena saya akan tetap bersama kapal ini sampai saat-saat terakhir."

Pesan tersebut disampaikan melalui salah seorang awak kapal yang selamat, Bakaila. Namun, dengan sangat menyesal, Kapten Agus K. Sumirat tidak dapat memenuhi permintaan tersebut.

News of the Sinking of KMP Tampomas II.The KMP Tampomas II was a Pelni passenger ship that caught fire and sank near the Masalembo Islands in the Java Sea on January 27, 1981.

Source: SIB, January 28, 1981.
Salemba Rare Newspaper Collection – National Library of Indonesia (SKALA-Team)

Abdul Rivai, Captain of the Tampomas II Who Died Because of His Loyalty to DutyAbdul Rivai, Captain of the Tampomas II Who Died Because of His Loyalty to Duty
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Korban dan Operasi Penyelamatan
Menurut data resmi, kapal mengangkut 2.174 penumpang dan 107 awak kapal. Namun, jika termasuk penumpang yang tidak terdaftar (penumpang gelap), jumlah orang di atas kapal diperkirakan mencapai sekitar 2.812 orang. Salah satu sumber bahkan memperkirakan terdapat sekitar 307 penumpang yang tidak tercatat dalam manifest.

Tim penyelamat memperkirakan sekitar 1.217 orang meninggal dunia, yang terdiri atas 612 jenazah berhasil ditemukan, sementara 411 orang dinyatakan hilang. Sebanyak 703 orang berhasil selamat dari tragedi tersebut.

Dalam operasi penyelamatan:

Tanker Istana VI berhasil menyelamatkan 144 orang dan mengevakuasi 4 jenazah.
KM Sengata menyelamatkan 169 orang serta menemukan 2 jenazah.
KM Sonne mengevakuasi 29 jenazah, termasuk jenazah Kapten Abdul Rivai.

Salah seorang penyintas adalah operator radio Odang Kusdinar, yang ditemukan bersama 62 orang lainnya di atas sebuah sekoci penyelamat di sekitar Pulau Duang-Duang Besar, sekitar 240 kilometer di sebelah timur lokasi tenggelamnya kapal, pada Jumat, 30 Januari 1981, pukul 05.00 pagi.

Penyelidikan
Menteri Perhubungan saat itu, Roesmin Nurjadin, menyatakan bahwa hasil pemeriksaan tidak menemukan adanya kelainan pada ruang mesin kapal. Menurut hasil investigasi pemerintah, kebakaran diduga justru bermula dari dek kendaraan, khususnya di area tempat sepeda motor disimpan di bagian belakang kapal.

Gelombang laut yang sangat tinggi diduga menyebabkan kebocoran bahan bakar yang kemudian memicu terjadinya kebakaran.

Sementara itu, Wishardi Hamzah, yang menjabat sebagai masinis III, mengakui bahwa KMP Tampomas II tidak dilengkapi dengan sistem pendeteksi asap (smoke detection system).

Penyelidikan yang dipimpin oleh jaksa Bob Rusli Efendi Nasution pada akhirnya tidak menghasilkan kesimpulan yang memuaskan. Hampir seluruh tanggung jawab dibebankan kepada awak kapal.

Namun, banyak pihak menduga adanya upaya untuk menutupi fakta (cover-up) oleh pemerintah. Kecurigaan tersebut muncul karena, meskipun banyak anggota parlemen mendesak agar dilakukan penyelidikan yang menyeluruh dan transparan, hasil investigasi dianggap tidak mampu mengungkap penyebab sebenarnya dari tragedi tersebut.

Artikel ini disusun berdasarkan berbagai sumber sejarah dan dokumentasi yang tersedia mengenai Tragedi KMP Tampomas II, di Indonesia.

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"Thank you so much for your time here. I really appreciate your precious moment here as well. Please leave any comment down below. Let me hear from you. Greetings from Indonesia"

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Hello, my friends everywhere. How is it going? How has your weekend been so far? Did you guys have fun with your family members or loved ones?

Well, as for me here, I was enjoying my time with my family at home and doing some fun activities such as outdoor cooking and watching movies through my cellphone (we do not have a television).

I just want to let you guys know that I have just recovered from a two-day illness of diarrhea, which caused me to go to the bathroom several times a day, have a little headache, throw up, and feel a little weak.

I have not visited a doctor yet. However, I am following healthy personal care procedures, such as taking care of my daily food intake (not too much sugar, meat, and street food, for instance), resting enough at home, sleeping at least 6 to 8 hours a day, drinking enough water, and doing a little exercise like jogging in front of my home.

A bowl of Bakso, one of the most authentic and local cuisines of Indonesia. Photo Asep Haryono

I love Bakso so much. Photo Asep Haryono

People told me that one of the reasons why I got diarrhea was because I consumed unhealthy or contaminated food from somewhere. I do not quite recall what kind of street food I had eaten during the last few weeks, but I did eat some street food, usually our national quick bites, which are very easy to find on every corner across Indonesia, like pisang goreng (fried banana), Nasi Goreng (fried rice) and I love Bakso and Rendang so much. Do you guys know Bakso already?

Well, Bakso is a popular Indonesian meatball dish usually made from beef and served in hot broth with noodles, vegetables, tofu, and fried snacks. It is one of Indonesia’s favorite street foods and can easily be found in cities, villages, restaurants, and roadside food stalls across the country. A bowl of bakso is affordable here in Indonesia, costing around 20,000 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) or less than 2 USD.

I am so happy that I have fully recovered since yesterday and am back to work as usual, doing my daily routine activities at home and taking care of my family.

Ok guys, I think that will be all for now. I am so sorry that I have not written about a specific topic at the moment, my friends. I have planned to write a “serious topic” in the next few days.

I came here now just to say hi to all of you, especially my favorite bloggers: Mrs. Ananka from Scotland, Madam Mary Kirkland from the US, and Mrs. Irina from Russia.

I also want to send warm regards to all my fellow international bloggers whom I recently visited. How are you all doing?

Until then, see you soon.

A Message From Asep Haryono

"Thank you so much for your time here. I really appreciate your precious moment here as well. Please leave any comment down below. Let me hear from you. Greetings from Indonesia"