Day: June 18, 2021

Labuan Bajo should prep for G20 summit’s side event: Pandjaitan

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has called on the East Nusa Tenggara government to prepare the Labuan Bajo area for holding a side event at the G20 Summit. The request was made in accordance with President Joko Widodo’s directives pertaining to the implementation

BNF to hold online program Rainforest Live on June 22

Palangka Raya, Central Kalimat (ANTARA) – Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF) has extended an invitation to all internet users to keep up with wildlife activities from rainforests worldwide through an online program called Rainforest Live. Those seeking a positive diversion on June 22, 2021, “Rainforest: Live”‘ will be held to showcase

Governor urges Jakarta residents to stay at home on weekend

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan again made an earnest request to those residing in Jakarta to not venture out of their homes on the weekend in the wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases. “We call on all residents of Jakarta and the adjoining areas to stay

WB approves US$500 million to support Indonesia’s pandemic response

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved US$500 million, or 7 trillion Indonesian rupiahs, in funding to support Indonesia’s COVID-19 response, strengthen health system preparedness, and support the free vaccination program. “The funding will help Indonesia distribute vaccines in an effective and safe way. It

Doctors urge government to enforce restrictions amid case spike

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Five medical professional organizations appealed to the government to impose community activity restriction measures (PPKM) in a comprehensive and simultaneous manner, especially on Java Island, following a spike in COVID-19 cases. “The government has to be stern in imposing complete and simultaneous PPKM and must ensure that

Industry Ministry pushes use of domestic products

Solo, C Java (ANTARA) –   Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has urged government and regional government institutions, state-owned companies, regional government-owned companies, private companies, and the public to use domestic products. “The central government’s capital expenditure will potentially increase to Rp607.7 trillion in 2021. The potential can be used