The police and regional government in South Sumatra have resorted to several measures to eradicate and prevent the abuse of narcotics, psychotropic substances, addictive substances, and dangerous drugs. However, the number of drug cases has remained high, as evidenced by the dozens of cases investigated by the South Sumatra police
The Padang city government has announced the formation of child protection volunteer teams in the city’s 104 urban communities (kelurahan) to allow early detection of cases of violence against children and achieve child-friendly city status. “Violence against children cases are often revealed only after the child has suffered the violence
Indonesia is an important trading and economic partner for Switzerland, Swiss Council of States President Alex Kuprecht has said. “Indonesia is the 3rd largest democracy in the world, after the United States, and India. Indonesia has the potential to become the world’s 4th largest economic giant,” Kuprecht said in a
According to a study, around 30 primate species in Indonesia may become extinct by 2050 due to the impact of climate change, Mirza D Kusrini, an expert from Bogor Agricultural Institute, has said. “Research shows us that around 30 primate species in Indonesia are likely to become extinct in 2050.
Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian has urged people to not be overly euphoric over the recent improvements in COVID-19 handling and focus on anticipating an explosion in cases after the New Year. In a statement received here on Monday, he said that he did not want another spike in
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is committed to building a training center for athletes with disabilities, Presidential Special Staff Angkie Yudistia has said. The training center or training camp will also be equipped with sports science specially provided for athletes with disabilities, she said during