Day: October 25, 2021

House should ratify Elimination of Sexual Violence Bill: Government

The Indonesian Government urges the House of Representatives to pass the Draft Bill on the Elimination of Sexual Violence into law. “We are also coordinating with the Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry to follow up on the ratification of the Elimination of Sexual Violence Bill in the House of

COVID-19: Second dose coverage reaches 73% in W Java’s Bandung

The second dose coverage of the COVID-19 vaccine has reached 73 percent in Bandung City, West Java, according to Bandung Deputy Mayor Yana Mulyana. “As of now, our first dose vaccination has been administered to more than 92.5 percent (of the targeted recipients) while the second dose vaccination (coverage) has reached

COVID-19 fueling trend of street performers in Bali: sociologist

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to be behind the recent rise in the number of street performers at Bali’s main intersections, Wahyu Budi Nugroho, a sociologist from Udayana University, has opined. “The pandemic is compelling residents, who have lost most or even all of their income, to do anything for

Indonesia, Malaysia to bolster cooperation in palm oil industry

Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to intensify bilateral cooperation in the palm oil industry and to counter the negative campaign on palm oil. “In responding to the massive negative campaign on palm oil products, as palm oil producers, Indonesia and Malaysia need to counter it by launching an effective and

Indonesia to apply fair play for automotive industry: Minister

Indonesia will apply a fair playing stance in supporting the automotive industry, specifically concerning the development of electric vehicles and their ecosystem, Minister of Investment Bahlil Lahadalia stated. During the Unveiling of Battery-Based Electric Vehicle Ecosystem for Indonesia event as seen on the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment’s

Supreme Court ensures women’s, children’s rights in case settlements

The Supreme Court is committed to ensuring the rights of women and children in the settlement of cases in the judicial environment, Chief Justice M Syarifuddin has said. “The Supreme Court leadership has a vision of increasing the access of women and children to the judiciary through the establishment of