Day: January 17, 2022

BMKG warns of coastal flooding in southern coasts of W Java

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) has issued a warning for flooding on the southern coasts of West Java, Central Java, and Yogyakarta for January 17–January 20, 2022. “The full moon phase on January 17, 2022, will potentially trigger a significant increase of a high tide,” head of technicians

WADA’s sanction to be revoked at start of February: KOI

Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) Chairman Raja Sapta Oktohari made assurance that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will immediately revoke the sanctions against the Indonesian Anti-Doping Agency (LADI) at the start of February. This assurance is based on WADA’s official letter, signed by Head of WADA’s Compliance Unit, Emiliano Simonell, and

Jakarta ready to fight Omicron spread: deputy governor

Deputy Governor of Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria has said the Jakarta government is prepared to handle the Omicron variant of COVID-19, whose transmission has increased in the capital. “We are ready for the war against the new variant (of COVID-19), Omicron,” he said at the National Library of Indonesia, here on Monday.

VP expects BAZNAS to remain trustworthy in fulfilling duties, function

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin expects the National Alms Agency (BAZNAS) to remain trustworthy in conducting its duties and functions to manage the community’s sharia social funds. “I am upbeat that BAZNAS would continue to be trusted in conducting its tasks and functions. I also expect BAZNAS to create and implement

Minister opens up possibility for embarkation of 2020 Hajj pilgrims

Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas ensured that pilgrims entitled to go for Hajj in 2020 will depart for the Holy Land this year if the Saudi Arabian government opened the entrance for Indonesia’s pilgrims. “The pilgrims, who will depart in 1443 Hijri or 2022 AD, are those who have

Jakarta restricts mobility to check Omicron spread

The government is limiting travel to and from Jakarta as a preventive measure against transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which has mostly been reported in the capital city. Spokesperson for Vice President Ma’ruf Amin, Masduki Baidlowi, announced the decision in a statement released by the press, media and