Day: February 13, 2022

Women’s political representation and gender-friendly policies

Women’s political representation is not only meaningful in terms of fulfilling the quota of 30 percent within the parliament, but also it affects substantive matters such as gender-friendly policies. The importance of women representation in politics  has once again become a popular topic in a variety of public discussion forums

Bengkulu Health Office urges region heads to expedite vaccination

The Bengkulu Health Office urged all regional heads in the province to expedite vaccination until it reaches 100 percent by April, specifically for the elderly and children aged 6-11 years Head of Bengkulu Health Office Herwan Antoni said in Begkulu on Sunday that the COVID-19 daily cases in the province

Indonesia highlights four strategic issues at W20 meeting

Indonesia hinted that empowering rural women’s economic inclusion is one of four strategic issues it will highlight at the W20 meeting, due to be held in Likupang Sub-district, North Sulawesi Province, on Feb 14-16. Three other issues that Indonesia will highlight at the meeting are related to disability, health, and

Indonesia Reports Over 55,000 New COVID-19 Cases

Indonesia yesterday confirmed 55,209 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 4,763,252, the country’s Health Ministry said. According to the ministry, the death toll from COVID-19 in the country rose by 107 to 145,065, while 32,570 more people recovered from the disease, during the past 24 hours, bringing

Beach Ritual Accident Leaves 11 Drowned In Sea In Indonesia

Eleven people were killed, after being swept away by tidal waves into the sea, from the southern coast of Indonesia’s East Java province, early this morning, said a local disaster management official. The accident occurred at about 00:25 a.m. local time, when 23 people were conducting a traditional ritual, at

Indonesia adds 55,209 cases, West Java sees most infections

Jakarta Indonesia recorded 55,209 positive cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, with West Java contributing the most cases, according to data provided by the COVID-19 Handling Task Force. West Java recorded at least 14,106 new cases, followed by Jakarta (12,417), Banten (7,283), East Java (5,880), Central Java (3,100), and Bali (2,323),