Day: December 14, 2021

Gov’t issues circular addendum to restrict mobility during holidays

The Indonesian government issued the Addendum to Circular Letter (SE) Number 24 of 2021 to control people’s mobility and socio-economic activities during the 2021 Christmas and 2022 New Year holidays to curb the transmission of COVID-19. “The government continues to handle the COVID-19 pandemic with controlled tightening and relaxing policies,”

Winter Wonderland and Qatar Announce 5-Year Desert Island Deal

Qatar Tourism DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ground has broken on an exciting new project to bring the world-famous Winter Wonderland to Qatar for five consecutive years, starting November 2022. Housed on the Al Maha Island near Lusail City just north of Qatar’s capital, Doha Winter Wonderland

Inclusive data, computation system should support green economy

Green economy transition should be supported with inclusive data storage and computation system, official from the National Development Planning (PPN) Ministry and National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) Leonardo A. A. Teguh Sambodo said. “This is very relevant since development of a green economy focuses on how utilization of resources not

Tangerang City commences vaccinations for children aged 6-11 years

The Health Office of Tangerang City, Banten Province, has commenced administering COVID-19 vaccination for children in the age bracket of 6-11 years against COVID-19 in a bid to boost their immune systems. According to the office data, 186,249 children in total are targeted to receive COVID-19 vaccines in Tangerang City.

15 aftershocks strike after 7.5 magnitude quake occurs in Flores Sea

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that 15 aftershocks occurred following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that happened in the Flores Sea, East Nusa Tenggara Province on Tuesday morning local time. “As of Tuesday at 11:40 a.m. Western Indonesia Standard Time (WIB), there have been 15 aftershocks with maximum

Ministry holds prayers for protection against disasters

The Ministry of Social Affairs has held inter-religious prayers to plead for protection and safety from the Almighty from various disasters that occur in Indonesia. “God provides the best for us all. If God wills it, then the best will be provided for the entire nation,” Minister of Social Affairs