Day: October 26, 2021

Minister asks social work graduates to help tackle nation’s problems

Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini (Risma), on Tuesday urged newly graduated students of Bandung Social Welfare Polytechnic (Poltekesos) to help solve the social problems seen in the community. “There are many social problems that are heavy to tackle; hence, with the knowledge that you have learned, let’s help overcome

N Maluku megalithic artifacts likely linked to ancestor worship

The Maluku Archaeology Office has said that the megalithic artifacts discovered in Halmahera, Tidore, and Moti Islands, North Maluku, could be related to ancestor worship practiced by ancient settlers. “There is a possibility that the megalithic artifacts discovered in North Maluku are related with the practice of ancestor worship,” archaeologist

Vaccinations for 5-11 age group likely next year: minister

Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has estimated that COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11 years could begin at the start of next year. “Vaccinations for children have already been reviewed. Currently, there are three vaccines undergoing clinical trials (in the nations where they are being produced),” Sadikin

COP-4 host Indonesia serious about eliminating mercury use: official

By hosting the 4th Minamata Convention Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-4), Indonesia expects to contribute to handling and eliminating the use of mercury in the country, an official has said. “Indonesia’s contribution strengthens the reduction and elimination of mercury, that is for sure,” director general of waste,

Surakarta city government offers centralized isolation for children

The Surakarta city government had readied a centralized isolation location for children, as schools started becoming new clusters of COVID-19 transmission. “I have urged the regional secretary office to prepare centralized isolation for children, especially those of elementary and junior high schools,” Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka stated at the

Good potential for ASEAN-Korea partnership in green economy: Jokowi

ASEAN and the Republic of Korea need to take advantage of the great potential for partnerships to push green and digital economy for the welfare of the global community, Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has said. “I have a view that this partnership should focus on the future economy, namely