Musi Banyuasin – The Musi River and South Sumatra’s Oil Region
Musi Banyuasin Regency lies on the eastern lowlands of South Sumatra province, along the Musi and Banyuasin rivers. Its capital is Sekayu. The region is one of Indonesia’s most important oil and natural gas producing areas.
Attractions and Activities
Musi and Banyuasin rivers are suitable for boat tours: swamp forests, fishing villages. Dangku Wildlife Reserve is home to wild Sumatran tigers and elephants. Local fishing and fish ponds can be visited. Rice fields around Sekayu provide scenic landscapes.
Culture and Cuisine
Malay culture is defining. Cuisine is South Sumatran: pempek, pindang ikan, gulai ikan.
Public Safety
Musi Banyuasin is a safe region. Medical care: hospital in Sekayu; Palembang (approx. 3 hours) has advanced facilities.
Practical Information
From Palembang Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport, approximately 3 hours north by car. The best time to visit is May to September. Accommodation: simple hotels in Sekayu.