Day: August 10, 2021

AMAN presses for strong public pressure to return indigenous territory

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Deputy II Secretary General of the Alliance for Indigenous People of the Archipelago (AMAN) for Advocacy and Politics Erasmus Cahyadi believes public pressure is vital in the struggle to return the indigenous territory to the native people. “This is not just about administration but also pertains to

BRIN calls for building strong research, innovation ecosystem

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Agency for Research and Innovation (BRIN) said it will strive to build a strong research and innovation ecosystem in Indonesia at the commemoration of the National Technology Awakening Day (Hakteknas) on Tuesday. “We need to build a strong research and innovation ecosystem and realize solid

SOE ministry urged to help save Garuda Indonesia: labor union

The United Garuda Indonesia which coordinates three labor unions within this national flag carrier has sought support from Minister of State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir to help save the airline’s debt restructuring, and steer it out of financial difficulties. “Currently, Garuda Indonesia is reeling from two key issues that must elicit

Kansong new Director General of Communication, Informatics Ministry

Minister of Communication and Informatics Johnny G. Plate officially inaugurated Usman Kansong as Director General of Public Information and Communication here on Tuesday. “Let us work together to fulfill the duties entrusted by the people, nation, and president,” Plate noted in his speech. The minister remarked that the newly inaugurated

Sharia economy progressing well, growing promisingly: VP Amin

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s sharia economy has progressed well and holds promise, with the country moving up in the rankings of the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report (SGIE), Vice President Ma’ruf Amin stated. “Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God), the sharia economic sector in our country is growing promisingly,” Vice

Minister Plate presses for virtual Independence Day celebrations

Communication and Informatics Minister Johnny G. Plate has appealed to the public to hold virtual celebrations to mark Indonesia’s Independence Day falling on August 17. “To celebrate our Independence Day virtually is the best choice at this point in time. We have created a platform called Indonesia Digital House (Rumah