Day: July 3, 2021

People should comply with emergency PPKM: MUI

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has sought the public’s compliance with emergency restrictions on community activities (emergency PPKM) that will be in effect on July 3-20, 2021, since the policy is for the common good. “In general, the MUI supports the policies adopted by the government in

Jakarta’s malls temporarily shuttered during Emergency PPKM

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Several malls in Jakarta were temporarily shut down for trading during the implementation of emergency community activity restrictions (emergency PPKM) to stem the transmission of COVID-19. “Malls must close, and only essential ones, such as modern supermarkets and pharmacies, should be open,” Grand Indonesia Corporate Communications Annisa

Indonesia, France bolster green and blue economy cooperation

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian National Development Planning Minister Suharso Monoarfa pressed for deepening cooperation between Indonesia and France to create a low-carbon environment, green and blue economy, as well as cooperation in financing the development of government projects. Monoarfa, concurrently the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) head, made the statement

Rachmawati Soekarnoputri passes away

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Gerindra Party’s politician, Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, 70, breathed her last on Saturday following treatment for COVID-19 infection at a hospital. “Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, the deputy chairman of Gerindra Party’s Board of Trustees, passed away this morning at around 6:15 a.m. WIB at the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital Jakarta,” the

Manpower minister urges firms, workers to adhere to emergency PPKM

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah called on company’s management and workers to conform to the government’s policy on emergency public activities restriction (PPKM) in effect in Java and Bali on July 3-20, 2021. “The government’s policy to implement emergency PPKM is the best effort to stop the spread

Jambi Police discloses three illicit drugs cases worth Rp1 billion

Jambi (ANTARA) – The Jambi Police has brought to light three cases of illicit drugs, with the arrest of seven suspects and confiscation of methamphetamine and dried marijuana amounting to Rp1 billion. Jambi Police Chief Senior Commissioner Dover Christian stated here on Saturday that within 48 hours, the narcotics investigation