The Industry Ministry believes that the national handicraft and batik industry can adapt and survive amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. “This sector is also considered capable of supporting the recovery of the national economy, especially in the Small and Medium Industry (IKM) sector,” Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated during
The XX Papua National Games (PON) has bolstered the sales of Papua traditional batik, a pattern commonly known for Papua’s local wisdom and a special edition of which has been launched for the PON. “The increase in visits and sales of this shop is huge because of PON. The increase
Indonesian Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration (Mendes PDTT) Abdul Halim Iskandar conveyed that extreme poverty was measured by the Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs) computed by the World Bank. “Referring to the global measurement by the World Bank, the extreme poor are those who are living on
The national hockey team coach attended matches on the opening day of competitions to scout potential athletes for the national team from the players participating in the PON XX National Games, officials said. National hockey team coach Muhammad Dharma Raj Abdullah, accompanied by Jayapura district head Mathius Awoitauw and the
Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini has prepared eight buffer stock points to aid survivors of landslides and flash floods, which struck Luwu District, South Sulawesi Province, on Sunday. “This has to be anticipated. Here, the territory is mountainous and access is difficult. It must be ensured that local community’s needs of logistics can
Law and Human Rights Minister Yasonna Hamonangan Laoly highlighted the purpose of the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) during an online seminar broadcast on the bphntv official YouTube Channel on Wednesday. Laoly stated that the INA was formulated to optimize and attract investment as well as to collaborate with various financial institutions