Day: July 28, 2021

Government made several efforts to ensure social aid not misused

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Social Affairs’ Public Relations Head Hasyim stated that the government had made varied efforts to ensure no misuse of the social aid. Hasyim noted that the mechanism for distribution of social aid remained the same. However, to prevent the misuse of social aid, the

BI implements Bantuan Pintar to assist pandemic-affected MSMEs

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Bank Indonesia (BI) has implemented Bantuan Pintar, a community-based empowerment program, to help thousands of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly roadside stalls, reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collaborating with a private enterprise in the technology sector that adopts the digital kiosk technology,

MP urges government to immediately ratify data protection bill

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian House of Representatives’ member Sukamta has urged the government to immediately ratify the Personal Data Protection Bill (PDP Bill), as it is deemed crucial to protect the data of Indonesians. “The PDP Bill must be ratified very soon, so that the people’s data is protected.

Low vaccination rates impact economic recovery: Ministry

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Low vaccination rates in developing countries can potentially impact sustainable economic recovery in future, according to the Finance Ministry’s Fiscal Policy Office (BFK). “The pandemic has brought economic uncertainty. We have also learned that expediting vaccination is one of the keys to curbing the number of cases,”

COVID-19 recovery rate improves in North Maluku

Ternate (ANTARA) – Based on daily reports, 6,217 people have recovered from COVID-19 in 10 districts and cities of North Maluku Province in the past week, showing a continued improvement in recovery rate, the provincial Health Office has informed. “We hope the residents stay disciplined in following the health protocols

Vaccinations at tourism destinations should be welcomed: Observer

Purwokerto (ANTARA) – Any plans to make tourism and creative economy centers as COVID-19 vaccination centers should be welcomed, tourism observer from Universitas Jenderal Soedirman Chusmeru stated in Purwokerto, Banyumas, Central Java, on Wednesday. Chusmeru made the statement in response to Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahudin Uno’s push