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        "id": 1802591,
        "msgid": "caring-for-ampera-bridge-as-a-tourist-friendly-destination-1781427275",
        "date": "2026-06-14 14:46:04",
        "title": "Caring for Ampera Bridge as a Tourist-Friendly Destination",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Tourism",
        "summary": "The Palembang city government has initiated a series of measures to enhance safety and comfort at the iconic Ampera Bridge, transforming it into a more welcoming tourist attraction. Efforts include installing additional CCTV cameras and deploying public order officers to curb vandalism and manage illegal parking. The authorities are adopting a humanist approach, guiding rather than prohibiting street vendors and content creators to maintain order while preserving the bridge's allure.",
        "content": "<p>For anyone who has set foot in Bumi Sriwijaya, the Ampera Bridge is\nmore than just a steel construction connecting the two sides of the Musi\nRiver. It is a vital artery, a historical witness, and a space of\nlonging for every sojourner and traveller. However, the beauty of this\niconic leisure spot has recently been disturbed by mischievous hands,\nevidenced by the disappearance of the pedestrian barrier\u2019s iron railings\nand complaints about illegal parking. Moving quickly in response to this\nunease, the Palembang City Government in South Sumatra is now stitching\nback the comfort atop the red bridge. Ampera\u2019s visage is being spruced\nup, transforming into a tourist attraction that is much friendlier,\nsafer, and warmer for anyone who comes to visit. \u201cPalembang is a city\nrich in history and culture. Therefore, visitor safety is a priority. We\nwant everyone who comes to feel comfortable and take away a positive\nexperience,\u201d said Palembang Mayor Ratu Dewa. Enjoying the gentle breeze\nof the Musi River from Ampera\u2019s pedestrian walkway now feels calmer. The\nPalembang City Government\u2019s move to install six CCTV surveillance\ncameras along the bridge serves as an answer to citizens\u2019 anxieties.\nWhereas cameras previously only covered the middle section, now\nvulnerable corners in the upstream and downstream areas of the bridge do\nnot escape 24-hour digital monitoring. This measure has proven effective\nin narrowing the operational space for criminal acts and vandalism that\nonce marred the bridge\u2019s aesthetics. This sense of security is further\ncompleted by the presence of Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) personnel\nstanding guard in shifts. Notably, the local government\u2019s approach is\nmore humanist. One example is how officers manage content creators who\noften conduct live broadcasts at night. The government does not prohibit\ntheir creativity, which helps promote Ampera\u2019s beauty on social media.\nWhile educating them, officers merely direct them to park their vehicles\nin safe, barcode-based official parking bays, ensuring the pedestrian\nand road lanes remain clear for walkers and other motorists.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/caring-for-ampera-bridge-as-a-tourist-friendly-destination-1781427275",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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