Day: August 3, 2021

Local governments urged to verify aid recipients

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini, has urged local governments to verify data on recipients of social assistance. In accordance with Law Number 13 of 2011 concerning the handling of the poor, the data on the poor is received by the central government from local governments, the

Bali’s Sanglah Hospital starts giving booster shots to health workers

Denpasar (ANTARA) – As many as 4,087 healthcare workers are expected to receive booster vaccine for COVID-19 at Sanglah Central Hospital in Denpasar, Bali, Dr. Ketut Ariawati, director for medical, nursing, and supporting services at the hospital, said. “A total of 4,087 health workers and assistants, including resident doctors, will

House Speaker presses for evaluating effectiveness of PPKM enforcement

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI)  Puan Maharani had sought a governmental review of the implementation and effectiveness of the community restriction enforcement (PPKM) recently extended until August 9. She called for continued vigilance to stem the spread of COVID-19 despite the current positive

Ingredion Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

Second quarter 2021 reported and adjusted EPS* were $2.62 and $2.05, respectively, compared to second quarter 2020 reported and adjusted EPS of $0.98 and $1.12, respectively. Year-to-date 2021 reported and adjusted EPS were $(1.01) and $3.90, respectively, compared to $2.08 and $2.72, respectively, in the year-ago period. Year-to-date reported results reflect a $360 million held […]

Indonesia achieves its Tokyo Olympics target for now: KOI chief

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) Chairman Rajasapta Oktohari affirmed that Indonesia’s contingent had, for now, met the target of ranking in the top 40 in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics standings after Greysia Polii-Apriyani Rahayu’s victory. “Alhamdulillah, finally, it is a gold (medal). Congratulations to the Greysia and Apriyani

PPKM extension should be followed by policy improvement: PAN

Jakarta (ANTARA) – National Mandate Party (PAN) Faction Chairman of the House of Representatives Saleh Partaonan Daulay assessed that the government’s decision to extend Level 4 public activities restrictions (PPKM) should be followed by improvement in some policies. “At least, policies on ensuring public adherence to all the rules applied