Day: October 25, 2021

BPJS encourages Indonesians to consistently lead healthy lifestyle

The Health Care and Social Security Agency’s (BPJS Kesehatan’s) Primary Director, Ali Ghufron Mukti, along with health workers, has encouraged people to consistently lead a healthy lifestyle and continue to comply with health protocols. In a written statement issued here on Monday, Mukti said despite the COVID-19 cases being on

COVID-19 pandemic affecting religious activities: VP Amin

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected religious activities and compelled religious scholars to reevaluate their religious views and past judgement, according to Vice President Ma’ruf Amin. “The COVID-19 pandemic also affects religious activities. Ulemas and religious scholars throughout the world, primarily in Muslim-dominated countries, are compelled to reassess (i’adatu an-nadhar) their

South Sumatra to accelerate vaccination of senior citizens

South Sumatra is continuing to expedite COVID-19 vaccination for the elderly to boost coverage among members of the target group. “We continue to strive to expedite COVID-19 vaccination activities for the elderly community since the realization or rate as per October 2021 is still low,” Head of the South Sumatra

Digitalization is key to developing Islamic economics: BI Governor

Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo stated that digitalization is one of the keys to developing Islamic economics that can help it have a more significant impact on the national economy. “In a bid to have a greater impact, digitalization must be developed to strengthen the Islamic economics and finance

Minister cautions against global issues with spillover impact

Indonesia should be wary of international events that would have a spillover impact on the economy globally, including of the nation, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati stated at a press conference here on Monday. “These global events should be something that we need to be wary of in managing our