Day: January 31, 2022

KAI gives 20-percent discount on train tickets for older adults

State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has given discounts on long-distance train tickets for several customer groups, including elderly customers aged 60 years or above. “KAI provided discounts as a mark of appreciation to passengers that use (KAI’s) trains as their preferred transportation mode,” Vice President for Public

Indonesia must use G20 position to bolster labor sector: ministry

Indonesia must optimize its strategic position during G20 meetings to champion national interests in the labor sector that can positively impact the global economy, an official from the Ministry of Manpower has said. “Indonesia’s G20 Presidency is a great momentum for Indonesia to recover the declining economy due to the

End leprosy stigma with trendy campaign: Deputy health minister

Deputy Minister of Health Dante Saksono Harbuwono emphasized that the campaign to eradicate the stigma of leprosy should be promoted through trendy methods and be more viral among members of the community. “The campaign to reduce the stigma of leprosy should be conducted through trendy methods and be more viral

Health Ministry records 7,201 leprosy cases in 2021

The Health Ministry has said it recorded 7,201 new leprosy cases caused by mycobacterium leprae across the nation in 2021. “During 2021, more than seven thousand leprosy cases were discovered within one year. Currently, there are six provinces that have not achieved leprosy eradication in Indonesia,” Deputy Minister of Health Dante

City of Randang branding to boost locals’ income: Deputy mayor

The branding of Payakumbuh City, West Sumatra, as “The City Of Randang” will positively impact the agricultural industry, thereby boosting the locals’ income, Deputy Mayor Erwin Yunaz stated. Pakayumbuh, known as the city of batiah, a Minang snack, is on its way to transform into The City of Randang or Rendang, Minang

Bekasi residents advised vigilance as COVID cases shoot up

The COVID-19 Task Force has urged Bekasi residents to remain alert to the risk of coronavirus transmission following a spike in active cases in the area. Deputy spokesperson for the Bekasi COVID-19 Task Force, Masrikoh, cited data from the local Health Office, which shows that daily active cases in Bekasi