Day: September 20, 2021

Minister asks Bali entrepreneurs to prepare for post-COVID-19 revival

State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Minister Erick Thohir has encouraged Bali’s local business players to prepare themselves for post a COVID-19 revival. “One thing I appreciate from our friends in Bali is that the COVID-19 pandemic has, on one hand, weakened tourism, the mainstay of Bali. But, on the other hand, I

Police chief calls for expediting vaccinations in agglomeration areas

National Police chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has asked agglomeration areas including Tangerang district, Banten to expedite the completion of COVID-19 vaccinations to reach the target set by the government. “I ask Tangerang area to expedite the completion of vaccination since Tangerang is one of the agglomeration areas. Jakarta has

Government disburses Rp15.24 trillion for 2021 BPUM: Ministry

Official from the Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Eddy Satriya stated that the 2021 productive aid for micro enterprises (BPUM), worth Rp15.24 trillion, had been distributed to 12.7 million micro entrepreneurs. “In its distribution process, there was also monitoring by APIP (government’s internal supervisory apparatuses) during

Govt should optimally utilize alternative energy sources: Minister

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif called to optimize the use of alternative energy sources to lower dependence on fossil fuels. “Fossil energy continues to dominate as the primary energy source despite abundant potential of new renewable energy. Hence, alternative energy sources must be optimized,” Tasrif stated during the

Next TNI commander should prioritize national interests: House Speaker

Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Puan Maharani is optimistic that the president-nominated Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) Commander candidate would discharge responsibilities in the context of defence to address issues afflicting the country. “We are optimistic that the new TNI commander would be able to fulfill responsibilities

Benoa Port commercial area only for local entrepreneurs, products:

State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir will allocate 100 percent of the commercial area at the Benoa Port, Bali, for products and works of local entrepreneurs. “I have also projected that should the development of the Benoa Port by Pelindo III be completed, then I will allocate 100 percent of the