Editorial photo #13739600 Social Issue
The Sumatra 'BlackOut'
A string of vehicle headlights illuminates the darkness as they cross the Amplas flyover in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 23, 2026. A blackout affects public facilities, prompting residents to rely on vehicle headlights for navigation. The blackout highlights issues related to the conventional electricity grid system. The government has an unused disaster asset, the Lapindo mudflow, which could potentially support the national energy supply if managed effectively. (Photo by Sutanta Aditya/NurPhoto)
