Day: November 16, 2021

Runner guide, para-athlete shine brightest on Peparnas race track

A blindfold is fastened onto the head of Muhammad Dimas Ubaidillah, a blind athlete representing Central Java’s contingent in the men’s T11 400 m athletics during the National Paralympics Week (Peparnas) XVI hosted in Papua. A rope, tied around Dimas’ hand, is tethered to a man that will accompany him

Bali tightens CHSE protocols at 94 tourist attractions

The Bali Tourism Office has tightened CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety & Environment Sustainability) protocols in 94 tourist attractions as part of preparations for welcoming domestic and international tourists during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The Bali Tourism Office has prepared standard operating procedures (SOP) to handle tourists in a

Indonesia-Saudi Arabia discussions on umrah regulation to commence

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed to Indonesia having received a diplomatic note from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding discussions centering around holding umrah. “We can start the discussion regarding umrah. This is particularly to resume the umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia from Indonesia once the condition

Involve forestry sector to achieve net-zero emissions: researcher

Indonesia can achieve net-zero emissions only with the involvement of the forestry and land-use sectors, environmental economics research head at University of Indonesia’s Institute for Economic and Social Research, Alin Halimatussadiah, has said. “It is impossible to achieve net-zero emissions if the forestry and land-use sectors are not properly regulated

Manggarai Barat starts fogging drive to prevent dengue spike

The Manggarai Barat district authorities have started spraying insecticide (fogging) to kill mosquitoes to prevent a spike in dengue fever cases in the region. “In addition to spraying temefos, we have fogged densely-populated areas to kill adult mosquitoes,” Manggarai Barat deputy district head Yulianus Weng said in Labuan Bajo, East

COVID-19: Govt readies scenario for booster or third dose vaccine

The Ministry of Health has readied a scenario for the third dose or booster vaccine for preventing further transmission and lowering mortality among members of vulnerable groups exposed to COVID-19. The third dose or booster vaccine will be prioritized for health workers and elderly groups, COVID-19 vaccination spokesperson at the