Day: August 2, 2021

IESR asks government to prepare coal transition roadmap

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has asked the government to prepare a coal transition roadmap to anticipate the social and economic impact of any potential decline in coal demand in future. “The strategy of economic diversification in coal-producing areas must be immediately compiled and included

Balikpapan resumes immunization program after vaccine stocks arrive

Balikpapan (ANTARA) – Balikpapan City’s Health Office in East Kalimantan announced on Monday that it has restarted vaccination drives for residents seeking their second dose following the availability of vaccine stocks. “All public health centers (Puskesmas) will resume their vaccination drive, particularly for those already scheduled to receive their second

Industrial sector encouraged to contribute in COVID-19 handling

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Industry Ministry has continued to encourage electronics industry businesses to contribute in the handling of COVID-19. “We have issued Industry Minister’s Circular Letter Number 3/2021 on industrial operations and mobility permits (IOMKI) amid the enforcement of community activity restrictions (PPKM),” Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said here on Monday.

Ulemas urged to intensify 5M campaign ahead of Independence Day

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas has asked the national and regional governments, ministries, civil servants, the National Defense Forces, National Police, ulemas, and community leaders to intensify the 5M campaign ahead of Independence Day. “Please intensify the 5M+1D campaign during the Independence Day for all elements

Oktavianti bows out of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Badminton player Melati Daeva Oktavianti bowed out of the mixed doubles quarter finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, saying she wished it would not be her last stint at the games. “Goodbye Olympics. It is an honor to be competing here. I hope this will not be the

Other regions to replicate Java’s COVID-19 handling: minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has said Java’s COVID-19 handling will be replicated in other regions of Indonesia to suppress the transmission of the Delta variant of the coronavirus. “Based on the experience in Java, we will replicate the COVID-19 handling for regions outside Java. For example, (via) testing