Day: October 25, 2021

COVID-19: Third wave alert amid new cases in 105 regions

The Indonesian Government is wary of the likelihood of a third COVID-19 wave on account of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in 105 districts and cities, PPKM Java-Bali Coordinator Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan stated. Despite a spike in cases, Pandjaitan, concurrently the coordinating minister for maritime affairs and investment, emphasized

Legal basis, data protection key to crushing illegal lender syndicates

“Need quick money? Want an easy process? Want low interest?” That is how online lending companies often introduce themselves, offering hope to families struggling economically, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected many industries and forced employees to seek alternatives to maintain their life despite a decline in income.

Helping LADI communicate with WADA on lifting of sanctions: KOI

Chairman of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI), Raja Sapta Oktohari, said KOI has helped the Indonesian Anti-Doping Agency (LADI) get in touch with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to seek the lifting of sanctions. He said he met with WADA President Witold Baka and secretary general Olivier Niggli at the General

Malang government allocates Rp5 billion for disaster mitigation

The Malang district government, East Java, has prepared a budget of some Rp5 billion (almost US$353,000) for preparations in connection with the region’s disaster mitigation efforts. Head of Malang District M. Sanusi noted on Monday that budget allocation for disaster mitigation was included in the unexpected spending fund of the

Facilitating market access for Bali MSMEs’ innovative products

Recently, the government facilitated a meeting between small business owners from Buleleng, Klungkung, and Tabanan districts and international investors through a two-day event in Bali. The event, Langkah Awal, Sinergi Besar (First step towards great synergy), was organized by the NSLIC/NSELRED project and the Ministry of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged

Jabodebek LRT collision at Munjul overpass heard by residents

Several residents of Cipayung sub-district, East Jakarta, have claimed they heard a loud sound around the time two LRT (Light Rapid Transit) trains collided in the Munjul segment on Monday. One of the residents, Erbi (24) claimed he heard a “loud bang” around 12:30 p.m. and rushed to the location