Day: January 17, 2022

North Kalimantan green industry will boost national economy: President

The green industry zone in North Kalimantan will open new opportunities for Indonesia to become a major player in the global green industry, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has said. “If our effort is successful, the 16 thousand-hectares industry zone will be a new gateway for Indonesia to advance as a

Government will not halt Umrah embarkation: Religious Affairs Minister

Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas emphasized that the government will not stop the departure of Umrah pilgrims that had embarked since January 8, 2022. Qoumas made the statement to tender a clarification over the news of temporary suspension of the departure of Umrah pilgrims conveyed by the Directorate General

Government targets US$3.91 billion in clean energy investment by 2022

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is optimistic of being able to achieve the investment target of US$3.91 billion in the clean energy sub-sector this year. “The 2022 target is $3.91 billion. We are hopeful of a significant amount of investment in the geothermal sector and various new

Rights body expects continued decline in violence by authorities

The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) expects a continued decline in the rate of violence committed by law enforcement authorities on civilians, Komnas HAM’s Commissioner Mohammad Choirul Anam stated. “We expect that the rate of violence will continue to decline, and every official’s behaviour will continue to improve,” he

President offers cash assistance to vendors at Sederhana Market

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) observed and distributed cash assistance to street vendors and shop owners at Sederhana Market in Bandung, West Java, on Monday. To ease the burden of vendors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the president allocated Rp1.2 million as additional capital. The information was quoted from an official

Transportation Ministry holds electric car tour from Jakarta to Jambi

The Ministry of Transportation held an electric car tour from Jakarta to Jambi to encourage the massive use of environment-friendly vehicles. Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi saw off the touring entourage from the Kampung Rambutan Terminal here on Monday. “We held this tour as a campaign to encourage the massive