British Tourist Mourns Litter in Sembalun; Student Faces Depression After 12 Failed Exams

The following are the most notable events in NTB and NTT over the past week: a 17-year-old youth died after falling into a ravine on Mount Rinjani, three members of the North Central Timor (TTU) Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) have been suspended for intimidating Dr Icha, and the killer of a University of Mataram student has been apprehended.

Additionally, a British tourist went viral after expressing distress over the amount of litter polluting Bukit Pergasingan in Sembalun, and a student from Nusa Cendana University (Undana) Kupang is reportedly suffering from depression after her proposal examinations were cancelled 12 times.

17-Year-Old Youth Dies After Falling into Ravine

A 17-year-old youth, identified by the initials IGA from Cakranegara, Mataram, died during a spiritual climb on Mount Rinjani on Monday (27/7/2026). The victim died after falling into a ravine approximately 100 metres deep.

The Head of Administration for the Mount Rinjani National Park (TNGR), Astekita Ardiarising, explained that the victim was part of a spiritual climbing group. The climb began on 26 July 2026, via the Sambik Elen Village route in North Lombok.