Month: November 2021

Commercial drone operators need strict certification: ministry

Drone operators in Indonesia will be required to undergo an extremely strict certification and validation process, the Directorate of Airworthiness and Aircraft Operations (DKPPU) of the Ministry of Transportation has said. “If (any entity) wants to operate a drone for commercial means, they have to refer to the regulation of

Govt, healthcare actors discuss ways to optimize digital potential

The Communication and Informatics Ministry held discussions with players of the digital healthcare industry to optimize public health services through digital spaces and the potential of digital economy in Indonesia. “The discussion aims to accommodate the inputs from industrial actors. Thus, the future policies issued by the government can support

House Commission XI endorses two candidates for BI deputy governor

Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR) has endorsed the candidacy of two Bank Indonesia (BI) officials for the post of deputy governor of the central bank. The endorsement came after the two candidates—Juda Agung and Aida Budiman—underwent a fit and proper test in Jakarta on Tuesday. “Having learned

Umrah pilgrims with full Sinovac dose will need to quarantine

The latest regulation from the Saudi Arabian authorities requires Umrah pilgrims who have received a full dose of the Sinovac vaccine to undergo a three-day quarantine upon arrival in the Holy Land. Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas made the remarks during a hearing meeting (RDP) with Commission VIII of the

Govt seeking to expand sharia economy market share

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said that her ministry has been expediting efforts to increase the market share and role of the sharia economy in the national economy. “So far, the Finance Ministry has taken steps to increase the share and role of the Islamic economy in the Indonesian

Papua police probe use of village funds for terror activities

Papua police investigators are still probing the likelihood of village funds being used to finance the activities of Papuan separatist terrorist groups, including the one led by Temianus Magayang in Yahukimo district. “Temianus Magayang (25) is the head of Sesepne village in Kelamdua sub-district, Yahukimo district (Papua province),” the chief