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Central Lombok Regency Updates Tourist Site Warning Signs to Prevent Accidents

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Central Lombok Regency government plans to update warning signs at tourist sites to prevent accidents.
  • Many existing signs are damaged or missing, prompting the need for revitalization, especially after a recent incident at Semeti Beach.
  • Tourists are warned to avoid dangerous areas, particularly rocky shores with large waves, to ensure their safety.

The Central Lombok Regency government in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is set to update and revitalize warning signs at various tourist attractions. This initiative aims to prevent potential sea accidents involving both tourists and local residents.

The warning signs at tourist attractions have all been installed, but some are damaged or missing.

— Lali Muhammad HattaThe Head of the Central Lombok Tourism Office explains the current state of safety signage.

Lali Muhammad Hatta, the Head of the Central Lombok Tourism Office, stated that while warning signs are already in place across many locations, a significant number have become damaged or have gone missing. "The warning signs at tourist attractions have all been installed, but some are damaged or missing," Hatta said. The government is now seeking budget approval for the comprehensive revitalization of these signs across all tourist destinations, including beaches, waterfalls, and man-made attractions.

The urgency to update the signs intensified following a recent accident at Semeti Beach in Praya Barat District. Hatta described the area as particularly dangerous due to its rocky terrain and large waves. "That area is quite dangerous because it has coral rocks and the waves are quite big. The place is indeed quite extreme," he noted.

We will immediately update the warning signs at these tourist attractions. Clearly, we will update them at all tourist attractions, as a preventive measure to avoid accidents.

— Lali Muhammad HattaThe Head of the Central Lombok Tourism Office emphasizes the plan for comprehensive sign updates.

Tourists are strongly advised against visiting hazardous spots, even for taking photos or videos. This warning comes after an incident where four tourists fell while taking selfies at Semeti Beach. According to Gde Eka Suarjana, Coordinator of the Mandalika SAR Unit, the incident began when one tourist fell from a cliff and was swept by the waves. Three companions attempted to help but also got into trouble. Local fishermen rescued all four, but one, identified as Sabila, was found deceased, while the other three sustained injuries.

That area is quite dangerous because it has coral rocks and the waves are quite big. The place is indeed quite extreme.

— Lali Muhammad HattaThe Head of the Central Lombok Tourism Office describes the hazardous conditions at Semeti Beach.

The Central Lombok government's proactive measure to update safety signage underscores a commitment to enhancing tourist safety and preventing future tragedies in its popular, yet sometimes perilous, natural attractions.

From the four victims, one was found deceased, identified as Sabila, and the other three sustained injuries.

— Gde Eka SuarjanaThe Coordinator of the Mandalika SAR Unit provides details on the outcome of the Semeti Beach incident.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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