Kalsel Yesterday: Tax Revenue Rises, Karhutla Alert

TANJUNG — Kalsel yesterday captured two things that people can feel on the ground: more local money flowing in, while the threat of forest and land fires still demands tight vigilance. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, a series of reports from South Kalimantan compiled by ANTARA highlighted higher tax revenue, fire-prevention steps, child-friendly school admissions oversight, a new hospital service launch, and a push for farmers to read technological change faster.

The sequence matters. On one side, the Directorate General of Taxes recorded a 40.33 percent increase in tax revenue in South Kalimantan, reaching Rp4.72 trillion. On the other, Banjar Regency had to prepare rapid response measures for a fire-prone season. Both stories matter for the same reason: they affect the region’s lifeblood — revenue to fund public services, and readiness so daily life is not disrupted by smoke.

South Kalimantan tax revenue rises 40.33 percent

The data shared by the tax office points to a positive signal for the regional economy. South Kalimantan’s tax revenue grew 40.33 percent to Rp4.72 trillion. This is not just a statistic on paper. Behind it are business activity, transactions, and stronger tax compliance over the reporting period.

For residents, a rise like this matters because taxes remain one of the state’s main funding sources, returning to the region through public services, infrastructure, education, and health spending. When revenue is strong, fiscal room opens up. Local governments get more breathing space to cover basic needs. But the increase still needs a careful reading. Regional economic challenges are not over: some sectors remain vulnerable, living costs still need control, and businesses need stability if the trend is not to fade too soon.

At a practical level, the news also sends a message to small and medium businesses. Administrative compliance is becoming more relevant, because a healthy tax system usually moves in step with an orderly economy. For ordinary residents, it means one simple thing: a region with stronger revenue has a better chance of improving the services people use every day, from roads to health facilities.

Banjar wildfire alert and the dry-season threat

If tax revenue brings good news, Karhutla is a reminder that South Kalimantan still has to stay alert. Banjar Regency is preparing rapid steps to anticipate forest and land fires. The word “rapid” matters here. Once land dries out, fire can spread in hours, not days.

Prevention steps like these usually include patrols, hotspot mapping, cross-agency coordination, and readiness of firefighting equipment. Communities living near peatland or farming areas also need to know what to do when smoke starts to appear. Do not wait for the fire to grow. Early reporting helps far more than late response.

Karhutla has wide-ranging effects. Once a fire breaks out, the impact is not limited to landowners. Schools can be disrupted, economic activity slows, and vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and people with respiratory conditions bear the heaviest burden. That is why preparedness is not a seasonal job. It has to be routine. It has to be disciplined.

Child-friendly admissions and new health services

In education, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is said to be overseeing the implementation of child-friendly school admissions in South Kalimantan. The policy direction is clear: school entry should not pressure children or parents. Procedures must be more orderly, easy to understand, and less likely to create confusion at the start of the school year.

The issue matters because student admissions are often the most sensitive moment for families in the region. Parents want certainty, schools want order, and the government wants a fair system. Child-friendly admissions send a message that public education services should not only be fast; they must also be safe, transparent, and humane. If the process becomes complicated, the result is not just long queues but also anxiety. That is what policymakers want to reduce.

On the health front, the Regent of Central Hulu Sungai inaugurated six new services at H Damanhuri Barabai Regional General Hospital. Additional services like these usually mean residents have more options for treatment without having to travel far outside their regency. For families living locally, access to health care often determines how quickly a patient gets treated. A single new service can cut waiting time. Sometimes, that is what matters most.

Farmers told to adapt to technology faster

In South Hulu Sungai, the regent urged farmers to stay open to technological progress and adaptation. The call is increasingly relevant because farming today can no longer rely only on old habits. Weather changes, planting patterns shift, input costs move up and down, and markets demand more consistent output.

Technology for farmers does not always mean expensive machinery. It can be as simple as more accurate weather information, more efficient cultivation techniques, or better marketing methods. If farmers adapt quickly, the risk of crop failure can be reduced. If they move too slowly, profit margins get thinner. That is why the call to embrace technology is not empty rhetoric. Money, time, and harvest results are at stake.

The set of reports from South Kalimantan yesterday shows one common thread: a healthy region is not only one with rising revenue, but also one that can keep basic services running when threats appear. Tax revenue grows, schools stay child-friendly, hospitals add services, farmers adapt, and local governments stay alert to Karhutla. These five pieces lock together.

In short, Kalsel yesterday delivered two lessons at once. Regional revenue improved, but field vigilance still has to stay high. And one number stands out above all: South Kalimantan’s tax revenue rose 40.33 percent to Rp4.72 trillion.

Quick summary

1. South Kalimantan tax revenue rose 40.33 percent to Rp4.72 trillion.
2. Banjar Regency prepared rapid steps to face Karhutla.
3. Education, health, and agriculture in South Kalimantan moved through child-friendly admissions, new hospital services, and a push for technology adoption.

Short FAQ

What is the main issue in Kalsel yesterday?
The rise in tax revenue and wildfire preparedness.

Who issued the tax data?
The Directorate General of Taxes.

Why does this story matter?
Because it affects regional revenue, public safety, education services, health care, and food security.