The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin)'s South Sumatra Province Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Station, or South Sumatra Quarantine, oversaw the export of 19.8 tons Pagar Alam coffee beans to Malaysia worth Rp1.54 billion.

The Palembang City Government is once again holding the Traditional Bidar Boat Festival for biduk layar (bidar) or local  riverboats. The annual event is scheduled to take place from Aug. 29 to 31, 2024, on the Musi River.

The Industrial Services Standardization and Policy Agency (BSKJI) has so far realized the Industry Ministry's mission of cooperating with all stakeholders in industry to encourage the use of industrial technologies and sustainable innovations.

Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID) subsidiary Bukit Asam (PTBA) has initiated a pilot project to convert coal into artificial graphite and anode sheets for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery raw materials in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).

Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) Unit III Plaju (Pertamina Plaju Refinery) is committed to supporting sustainable development in South Sumatra.

The South Sumatra Provincial Government is collaborating with the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA) for their drinking water industries.

South Sumatra Acting Governor, through South Sumatra Regional Secretary S.A. Supriono, disclosed that the long-term investment value of the South Sumatra Provincial Government stood at Rp7.56 trillion. This total represents the Provincial Government's share ownership in various region-owned enterprises.

Indonesia's natural beauty is renowned worldwide, with picturesque destinations spread throughout the country. Among these, lakes remain a top choice for local tourists, with Lake Ranau standing out as one of the favorites.