Day: June 22, 2021

Indonesia to bring 30 mln MSMEs into digital ecosystem by 2024

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is targeting to integrate nearly 30 million small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) into the digital ecosystem by 2024, Cooperative, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Minister Teten Masduki said. At a webinar here on Tuesday, Masduki said the number of MSMEs in the digital ecosystem is

East Jakarta plans COVID-19 hospital amid infection surge

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The East Jakarta Municipality is planning to build a COVID-19 hospital amid a spike in infections in the capital city and surrounding areas. “There is a possibility of having a discourse on building a large hospital to treat COVID-19 patients. We will gradually reduce visits from patients

Domicile certificates needed to account for release of vaccines: govt

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian residents are required to bring certificates of domicile to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses, spokesperson for COVID-19 vaccination at the Health Ministry, Siti Nadia Tarmizi, clarified on Tuesday. “It is true that until now we have used certificates of domicile to account for the release of vaccines,

COVID situation to determine spectator numbers at World Superbike: Uno

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia is ready to host the World Superbike (WSBK) championship in Mandalika, West Nusa Tenggara, the Tourism and Creative Economy Minister said adding, the number of spectators allowed would depend on the COVID-19 situation. “We are ready (to host) the World Superbike (championship), but this will depend

Indonesia needs medical waste depots at regional level

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Local governments need COVID-19 medical waste disposal depots to overcome a lack of access to services for processing hazardous and toxic waste (B3), according to the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Forestry (KLHK). “Please submit COVID-19 hazardous waste to the Environment Service or Sanitation Service to be

Expect Cenderawasih University to serve as think tank: VP

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has expressed the hope that Cenderawasih University (Uncen) would function as a think tank that works closely with the government to accelerate development in Papua and West Papua. As a think tank, Uncen’s contribution to development in the two provinces is indispensable,