News roundup: Kuto Besak Fort utilisation, culinary shows' impact

Culture Minister Fadli Zon highlighted the need for collaboration among stakeholders to optimise the preservation and utilisation of the Kuto Besak Fort cultural heritage site in Palembang, South Sumatra. Singer and songwriter Lauv has decided to take a temporary break from music to focus on maintaining his mental health. Netflix highlighted the impact of culinary shows on how viewers discover new dishes, explore different cultures, and choose tourist destinations to visit. Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Nezar Patria stated that Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) technology, including Low Earth Orbit (LEO), provides a solution for delivering telecommunications services in areas without Base Transceiver Station (BTS) networks or fibre optics. Sales of the Wuling Eksion, launched in April 2026, remain dominated by pure electric vehicles (EVs). Wuling Motors Senior Brand Communication Manager Brian Gomgom said the company has received orders for 1,500 cars, comprising 70 percent EVs and 30 percent PHEVs.