Suara.com and LMC Workshop: South Sulawesi Journalists Embrace AI to Tackle Digital Challenges

Designed to strengthen journalistic capacity, the training focused on the responsible use of generative AI, enhancing digital verification skills, and supporting more in-depth investigative reporting. maritimeposts.com/ – Suara.com, in collaboration with the Local Media Community (LMC) and with full support from the Google News Initiative (GNI), organized the “AI Tools Training for Journalists” workshop at…

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Book Review, Jagad Maritim | Beyond the Horizon: How Capitalism is Redrawing the Map of Sulawesi’s Maritime Soul

In this context, “non-rational” does not imply a lack of intelligence, but rather that actions were dictated by tradition and social cohesion rather than calculated efficiency or the relentless pursuit of surplus value. MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Along the sun-bleached shores where the Celebes Sea meets the Flores Sea, a profound transformation is rewriting the destiny of…

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Selayar on a Budget: The Subsidy Changing Everything

By implementing a strategic subsidy program, the government has revived a flight connection that had previously stalled due to the dual pressures of high ticket prices and low passenger numbers. MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – For many travelers, the allure of Indonesia’s remote archipelagos is often dampened by a weary resignation regarding the “geographic tax” of remote beauty….

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El Niño in Indonesia: What, Why, and How to Mitigate Cases of Livestock Feed Security

By Achmad Yasir Baeda (Dr.Eng.)Ocean Engineering Laboratory, Universitas Hasanuddin ___ Presented at The 3rd International Conference on Research in Engineering and Science Technology 2025 (IC-REST 2025) – CSA Building, Gowa Campus of Engineering, Universitas HasanuddinWednesday, August 27th, 2025 MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – El Niño is one of the most influential climate phenomena shaping weather and environmental conditions…

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Political Ecology and Its Aspects

maritimeposts.com/ – This topic will explore the relationship between humans and the environment within the context of power, policy, culture, and global influences, drawing on various theories and focusing on local and global interactions, historical actions, gender relations, and knowledge structures. Introduction to Political Ecology Political ecology emerged as a field of study due to…

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Sea Fans: Elegant Soft Corals of the Ocean

maritimeposts.com/ – Sea fans are a fascinating group of soft corals belonging to the order Alcyonacea and the family Gorgoniidae. These corals, often resembling delicate underwater trees or fans, are known for their intricate branching structures and vibrant colors. Their scientific names vary depending on the species, with Gorgonia ventalina being one of the most…

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Pancasila: From the Household to the Republic

Reflections on the Thoughts of Prof. Dr. H. Yuddy Chrisnandi, SH., SE., MM. MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Pancasila has long been established as the foundational ideology of Indonesia. It is not merely a normative formulation enshrined in the Preamble of the 1945 Constitution, but a guiding framework for collective life in a pluralistic society. The fundamental question…

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Understanding Participatory Planning: A Conceptual Framework for Success

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Welcome to the study of rural development! At its core, this field is about more than just infrastructure; it is about solving “pinch problems”—those urgent, everyday challenges faced by communities. In rural areas like the Nsimbo District Council (NDC) in Tanzania, these problems often manifest as a lack of basic social-economic infrastructure, specifically…

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Postcolonial Critique of Development (1970–1990): Rethinking Progress from the Margins

maritimeposts.com/ – Between the 1970s and 1990s, a growing chorus of intellectuals from the Global South and critical scholars from the North began to challenge the dominant narratives of development. Frustrated by the persistent poverty and inequality in post-independence nations, and disillusioned by the promises of modernization and even the critiques of dependency theory, these…

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Karaeng Pattingalloang: When Knowledge Ruled the Seas

Intellectually, he embodied a synthesis between local Bugis-Makassar traditions and global knowledge systems—an early example of “global-minded leadership” from Nusantara. MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Karaeng Pattingalloang—often written as Karaeng Pattingalloang or Pattingalloang Daeng Pamatte—was one of the most remarkable intellectuals and statesmen of the 17th-century Gowa Kingdom. He served as Tumabicarabutta (roughly equivalent to prime minister) under…

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MaritimePosts.com — Navigating the Future of the Global Maritime World

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – MaritimePosts.com is a knowledge-driven platform dedicated to exploring the facts, challenges, and solutions shaping the global maritime sector. Grounded in the perspectives of marine science and technology, the platform aims to bridge the gap between research, policy, and real-world practice across oceans, coasts, and maritime communities. At its core, MaritimePosts.com an Indonesia-based platform,…

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The World’s Coral Reefs in Crisis: A Call for Immediate Action

Without immediate and sustained intervention, one of the world’s most vital marine ecosystems could face irreversible damage, threatening not only marine life but also the communities that rely on it for survival. MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – As of February 2025, the world’s coral reefs are facing an unprecedented crisis. Climate change-induced stressors, primarily rising ocean temperatures, have…

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Political Ecology: Understanding Power in Environmental Change

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Political ecology is an interdisciplinary field that explores the complex relationship between politics, power, and the environment. It emerged as a critical response to apolitical explanations of environmental change, challenging the idea that ecological issues can be understood only through natural science or technical solutions. Instead, political ecology emphasizes that environmental problems are…

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Story | Rubber Duck and The Ocean

maritimeposts.com/ – In 1992, a cargo ship carrying bath toys encountered a powerful storm in the North Pacific. During the chaos, several shipping containers were swept overboard, releasing approximately 28,000 rubber ducks and other plastic toys into the ocean. Rather than sticking together, these ducks dispersed across the globe, washing up on shores far and…

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Prof. Taruna Ikrar: BPOM–TGA Australia Partnership Marks a New Era of Regulatory Science

maritimeposts.com/ – The cool morning air of Canberra welcomed health officials from Indonesia and Australia at Gulgana Building, Fairbairn. In a warm yet dignified atmosphere, a historic moment unfolded: the launch of the Inaugural Internship Program and Regulatory Cooperation between Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM)….

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