Day: December 15, 2021

Quarantine policies for officials applied in measured way: Minister

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, at the Business Challenge 2022 webinar here on Wednesday, ensured that the quarantine policy applicable to state officials will be conducted in a measured manner. The government will also apply discretion concerning the quarantine policy for certain needs, such as

Pandemic forced reformation of national health sector: minister

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced reform in several sectors, including the health sector, in Indonesia, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has said. This is because Indonesia has had to rely on other countries to meet its requirements for pharmaceuticals and medical devices for handling COVID-19

Child vaccinations help stem COVID-19 transmission: Deputy Governor

Deputy Governor of Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria affirmed that vaccination for children in the age group of six to 11 years plays a crucial role in thwarting the spread of COVID-19. Patria noted in South Jakarta on Wednesday that the implementation of Public Activity Restriction (PPKM) Level 1 in Jakarta

Indonesia G20 Presidency to offer more practical outcomes for society

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto is optimistic that the G20 Presidency in Indonesia would be more practical in terms of proffering benefits to all societal elements and not just the elite. “The public does not know what the Sherpa track is, but what the public is keen to

Senator pushes for rigorous scrutiny of national capital bill

Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) senator Agustin Teras Narang has called for rigorous scrutiny of the national capital bill that seeks to provide a legal basis for the national capital’s relocation to East Kalimantan. “As DPD RI delegate in the working committee, I urge all parties rigorously monitor aspects relevant

BIN starts vaccinating 6–11 year olds in West Java

The State Intelligence Agency (BIN) has begun vaccinating children aged 6–11 in West Java province, head of the West Java Regional BIN, Brigadier General Deddy Agus Purwanto, has informed. “This is the first implementation of vaccinations for elementary school students in Indonesia. We have provided 400 doses of the COVID-19