Day: September 24, 2021

Deputy governor urges Indonesian ambassadors to promote Bali tourism

Bali Deputy Governor Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati is optimistic that Indonesian ambassadors, serving in ASEAN member nations, would promote Bali Island’s tourism since the community in the resort island is ready to welcome foreign tourists. “In the past few days, the number of (COVID-19) active cases in Bali has started to

Jakarta: No COVID-19 cases detected in 610 reopened schools

The Jakarta Education Office has confirmed that no positive COVID-19 cases have been detected in the 610 schools that have recommenced face-to-face classes since August this year. “We have not registered a single COVID-19 positive case in the reopened schools,” head of the Jakarta Education Office Nahdiana informed in Jakarta on Friday.

Gain public trust that vaccination is safe, halal: President Jokowi

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) urged all parties to collaborate to lend assurance to the public that COVID-19 vaccination is safe and halal, so the country can immediately achieve herd immunity, with more citizens getting vaccinated. “All parties should collaborate to offer a sense of assurance to the public that vaccination

Jokowi supports public’s enthusiasm for COVID-19 vaccination

President Joko Widodo was delighted to witness the public’s enthusiasm to conduct vaccination activity to expedite herd immunity in the country. The head of state made the remark during his virtual speech at the National Movement of Vaccination for 7 Million Residents of Plantations and Productive Villages in 17 Provinces,

Govt prepares communication, information facilities for PON

Indonesian Communication and Informatics Minister Johnny G. Plate has said that he is optimistic that the Papua’s PON National Games will run well. “I hope that the XX Papua PON will be successful and the public can enjoy the tournament,” he stated in a press release received by ANTARA on Thursday night. To

Turn certification challenge into an export opportunity: Ministry

Director of the Trade Ministry’s Trade Security Natan Kambuno has encouraged entrepreneurs to turn the challenge of certification requirements determined by several export destination countries into an opportunity to boost Indonesia’s exports. “Certification requirements often become a hurdle in trade because the standard applied by export destination counties are stricter