Day: August 2, 2021

Peak of COVID-19 cases in Java-Bali has passed: health minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that the peak in the number of COVID-19 cases in several regions in the islands of Java and Bali has passed. “This is the moment that we should be grateful despite all the strengths and weaknesses that we have,”

UAE keen to invest in Indonesia’s sugar industry: ministry

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed interest in investing in Indonesia’s farming sector, specifically sugarcane plantations and the sugar industry, secretary general of the Agriculture Ministry, Kasdi Subagyono, informed on Monday. “We have several offers, like from the United Arab Emirates, where they are offering to

Central Sulawesi receives 1,430 vials of Moderna vaccine

Palu (ANTARA) – The provincial government of Central Sulawesi has received 1,430 vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the central government as part of efforts to battle coronavirus transmission and expedite herd immunity. “Yes, the Moderna vaccine will be optimally used to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” head of

Flourishing sense of empathy amid COVID-19 pandemic

It has been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic spread throughout the world, including Indonesia, and no one can predict its end. The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted the people. Many suffer from job losses because their workplaces can no longer operate due to the pandemic. On the other

MPR Speaker urges improvement for farmers’ livelihood

Jakarta (ANTARA) – People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR RI) Speaker Bambang Soesatyo has urged the government to improve the livelihood of farmers, especially those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, by maximising collaboration with private parties in the farming sector. “The government needs to pay attention to improving farmers’ livelihoods amidst the

Hope Myanmar will endorse ASEAN special envoy soon: Indonesia

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia has expressed hope that Myanmar will endorse an ASEAN special envoy without delay to mediate a dialog between conflicting parties and ease the crisis in the country. “The special envoy must be able to work soon with a clear mandate from ASEAN. The special envoy must