Day: December 23, 2021

Weather modification technology to prevent forest fire: ministry

The Environment and Forestry Ministry affirmed that weather modification technology will continue to be promoted to be an integral part of the efforts to prevent and control forest and land fires. “The years 2020 and 2021 have demonstrated the effectiveness of weather modification technology to prevent land fires. Wetting of

Indonesia’s G20 Presidency supports women’s empowerment

Indonesia’s G20 Presidency will support women’s empowerment, especially in the fields of digital literacy and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as well as ultra micro-enterprise, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics has said. As chair of the G20, Indonesia has held the G20 Women’s Empowerment Kickoff Meeting initiated by

West Java governor suggests BMKG to edify public through animation

West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil urged the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) to actively furnish information on disasters and their mitigation. The knowledge could be shared in the form of animated videos to make people understand the context, he noted. “I suggest the communication division to educate and disseminate

Ministry develops safe, energy-saving fish scaler for industry

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), through the Center for Examination and Application of Marine and Fisheries Products (BBP3KP), has developed an innovative fish scaler for the fish processing industry, an official said. “BBP3KP’s innovative fish skin scaling tool has the advantage of increasing production capacity,” the Director

Ministry emphasizes textile industry will not decline

The Textile and Textile Products (TPT) industry was not a declining industry that had passed its peak period or called the sunset industry, according to Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita. According to Kartasasmita, various parties claimed that the textile industry sector had entered its declining era. However, the minister on

Minister lauds creative COVID vaccination program at Ternate

Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian has lauded the creative methods employed by Ternate city to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Ternate city conducted a vaccination program that awarded door prizes such as motorbikes, refrigerators, bicycles, and basic needs to participating residents, Karnavian noted in a written statement