Day: November 16, 2021

VP urges Aceh government to spur regional budget absorption

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has called on the Aceh provincial government to push ahead with the regional budget absorption as part of the national economic recovery. “I heard that budget absorption (in Aceh) is quite slow. I think this must be spurred, as government spending is crucial in economic recovery,”

Ministry: Biofuels to cut emissions by 39.7 mln tons

The use of biofuels will reduce carbon emissions by 39.7 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent by 2040, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has estimated. “Emission reductions are expected to continue to improve from 2021 to 2040, based on the road map that we have created. Thus, our

Massive peatland damage connected to flooding: researcher

There is a connection between peatland damage, which causes such lands to lose their function of absorbing and storing water, and potential hydro-meteorological disasters, such as flooding, according to a peatland monitoring researcher, Agiel Prakoso. “It can be said that the answer is yes, because as we know that existing

Singapore reopens for people from 19 countries with less cases

Singapore had reopened its doors to foreigners from 19 countries with low COVID-19 cases, including Indonesia, to prevent new cases of infections, according to Ambassador of Indonesia to Singapore Suryopratomo. At a webinar as seen from Jakarta on Tuesday, Suryopratomo noted that the Singaporean government was gradually opening its borders

WSBK a promotion tool for Mandalika tourism: ministry

The World Superbike Championship (WSBK) is the most effective tool for promoting Mandalika, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), as a top-quality tourist destination, the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment  has said. “The WSBK is not just a one-off exercise, but it will be carried out continuously. The championship is

Amin asks Aceh to prepare disaster mitigation measures

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has urged the Aceh provincial government to prepare disaster mitigation measures considering the region is prone to natural disasters. “I remind you of the dangers of this disaster. Aceh is prone to (disasters), so you must really prepare as early as possible through mitigation of the