Day: January 20, 2022

BRIN highlights two main threats to Venus slipper orchids

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has highlighted two primary phenomena that are threatening the existence of Paphiopedilum or Venus slipper orchids: overcollection and a decline in their natural habitats’ quality. “The natural habitats of several Paphiopedilum species have shrunk more and more, and they are threatened by land-use

“Black January” as the starting point of Azerbaijan’s independence

What took place on January 20, 1990, was an act of terror by a totalitarian regime. The crime committed against the Azerbaijanis is, in fact, a crime against mankind, against humanity. The people were infuriated by the territorial claims and aggressive acts of Armenia, backed by the then Soviet officials,

Ministry sees fisheries investment growing 4-5% in 2022

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has said it expects investment in the fisheries sector to rise by 4 to 5 percent in 2022, supported by a number of new policies enforced by the Indonesian government. “Our target is (to push investment) up by 4 to 5 percent (in

Minister calls on state firms to disburse alms through Baznas

State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir has urged state-owned enterprises to disburse zakat (alms) through the National Alms Agency (Baznas) as clearly stipulated in the law. “I do not want the alms to be managed individually, as it has not showed concrete results yet. The zakat disbursed by Baznas can

Beautification of Bali’s infrastructure to be completed by February

Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono targets to complete the beautification of several infrastructures in Bali by the end of February 2022. “I urge that the planting be completed by the end of February 2022. The planting should cover median strip in roads and toll roads,

Energy Ministry encouraging large vehicles to switch to gas fuel

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will continue to boost gas energy utilization in the domestic market by encouraging large vehicles to switch from petrol to gas fuel, an official has said. “We will continue coordinating with relevant institutions to promote the utilization of gas fuel in the transportation