Day: August 23, 2021

President expects more elaborate infrastructure financing scheme

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expects the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) financing scheme to be more elaborate in order to address the imbalance in developing the nation’s infrastructure. “One aspect that is not the least important is the financing model, which we expect can be applied to toll roads that combines mixed

Government should ensure industry survives amid pandemic: Indef

The government should focus on ensuring that the industry sector survives the impact of COVID-19 instead of a quarterly economic growth, Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) observer Andry Satrion Nugroho stated. On Monday, in conversation with ANTARA, Nugroho highlighted the importance of the export-oriented industry in Indonesia

COVID-19 pandemic becomes challenge to reduce child stunting: VP

The COVID-19 pandemic that struck Indonesia in March 2020 has become a challenge for the government and all relevant parties to reduce the prevalence of stunting in children, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin stated. “The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a challenge in reducing the stunting rates. Achievements from the last seven

Avoid sectarian politics: Jokowi

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has appealed to the public to avoid sectarian politics, saying it could hinder the unity and integrity of the nation. He made the appeal at the online commemoration of the 23rd anniversary of the National Mandate Party (PAN), which was streamed on PAN TV’s Youtube channel and

Telemedicine services to remain after pandemic ends: expert

Telemedicine would remain a part of the services offered by doctors even after the pandemic is over, an expert from the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) Dr. Vito Anggarino Damay said. “Telemedicine will be part of doctors’ services in the future. Even after the pandemic is over,” Damay said in a written statement