Day: January 26, 2022

GDP, fisheries exports up in 2021: minister

The value of the gross domestic product (GDP) contribution and exports of marine and fishery products has increased in 2021, in line with national economic recovery, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono has noted. “GDP’s value in the fisheries sector until the third quarter of 2021 has grown

Death penalty to help eradicate corruption: Official

Death penalty for corruptors is the highest manifestation of efforts to eradicate corruption in Indonesia that is akin to an iceberg phenomenon, according to State Attorney General, Sanitiar Burhanuddin. “Corruption in Indonesia is an iceberg phenomenon, in which thousands of cases have been revealed and thousands of corruptors have been

Ministry encourages people to purchase set-top boxes at the earliest

The Ministry of Communication and Informatics has highlighted the importance of purchasing a set-top box at the earliest before the analog switch-off deadline and completing the transition to digital television broadcasting. “It is important to encourage residents to purchase a set-top box or a new television unit at the earliest

Halim Perdanakusuma Airport renovated to increase flight safety

The Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta is being revitalized to increase flight safety and offer greater comfort to state guests visiting Jakarta, Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi stated. “Mr. President has tasked the Transportation Ministry with revamping Halim Airport,” Sumadi remarked at a working meeting with the House of Representatives

Gov’t to propose carbon capture, storage project during G20 Presidency

Indonesia will propose collaboration on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) during its G20 Presidency, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry said. “The CCUS program at G20 will mirror our country’s serious commitment to protecting the environment. The program is one of the consequences for the countries that have ratified

Surabaya hospitals should be prepared for COVID-19 case spike: Mayor

Surabaya Mayor Eri Cahyadi has urged all hospitals to take precautionary measures against the third wave or spike in COVID-19 cases forecast to occur in early February of 2022. “Hospitals, Hajj Dormitory, RSLT (Lapangan Tembak Hospital) and GBT (Gelora Bung Tomo) must be on standby as a precautionary measure against a surge