Because stories born from the people, here at Lombok Dispatch, we want to deliver the story to you. Not only that glamorous travel life, isn’t it better to what is happening around you. So, here are the stories from Lombok this week that caught our attention.
Damaged Classrooms at SDN 2 Jurit Raise Concerns
Several class rooms in SDN 2 Jurit reported in a concerning condition and cannot be occupied. Logs need to be installed to support the ceiling so that the study can continue.
The principal of SDN 2 Jurit, Lalu Suparlan stated that the building of the school was built in 1972, and right now in a devastating condition. He said, days ago one of the ceilings fell.
“On the first day back at school after the Eid holiday, the ceiling of Grade 5B suddenly collapsed, and the wooden roof supports broke, causing the roof to nearly cave in,” said Suparlan, Tuesday (15/04/2025).
Supparlan could not stop from bringing the bad news, he also mentioned about the wall of his school that almost fell off. Again, the only alternative they offer right now is to support the wall with a log.
The school principal had already reported the case and submitted a request for repairs back in 2024. However, there has been no follow-up to this day. To conclude from 12 rooms, there are only three that are eligible to use.
University Staff in Mataram Named Suspect in Sexual Assault Case
Moving on to the next story, a university staff member in Mataram, identified by the initial S, has been named a suspect in a case of sexual harassment and rape towards a student. This allegation happened when the student underwent the Community Service Program (KKN) in North of Lombok.
“The individual in question has been summoned for questioning as a suspect next week,” said Head of the Sub-directorate for Youth, Women, and Children (Renakta) at the NTB Police Criminal Investigation Unit, AKBP Ni Made Pujawati, in Mataram on Friday, April 18, 2025.
We wish the victim got the justice she deserved.
Roadside Corps Drying
Moving on to the next story — the farmers are getting creative, though a bit unconventional, by drying rice grains along the roadside.
However, the Head of the Road Traffic Division at the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Transportation Agency, Chairy Chalidyanto, urged farmers to stop the practice, calling it risky.
He claimed, drying the grain of rice over the roadside could disturb the vehicle users. And it can endanger the safety of the farmers itself.
“In addition, of course, the harvested crops—such as rice grains or corn—when dried by the roadside, can get scattered by the gusts of wind from passing vehicles, which ultimately reduces the yield,” he explained.
He admitted that these practices happen during the harvest season. The farmers still believed the traditional-conventional way of drying the corps is the best way, so they still did it and made a habit.
To change this habit, according to Fathul, supporting technology is needed. Currently the government is preparing post-harvest technology.
“Going forward, to avoid disturbing public facilities and the scenery, the most elegant solution we propose is the use of post-harvest drying technology,” he said. “There are machines with various capacities, and we will coordinate with Bulog. There are portable dryers that can operate with capacities ranging from 1.5 to 10 tons, so the community can gradually get used to using this technology.”
These are just a few of the stories unfolding in our communities—some unsettling, some hopeful, all important. At Lombok Dispatch, we believe that sharing these realities, no matter how small or challenging, helps us stay connected to the heart of what truly matters. From education and justice to safety and tradition, these moments shape our collective journey. Thank you for tuning in, and until next time, stay aware, stay kind, and keep listening to the voices around you.
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