Day: February 24, 2022

Proposal to suspend elections lacks firm legal basis: Politician

Secretary General of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Hasto Kristiyanto has brushed aside a proposal for suspending general elections, as he believes that it lacks a strong legal basis. “It also ignores the most fundamental aspect in politics that requires discipline and compliance with the Constitution,” Kristiyanto noted

Ministry to consider reactivating visa on arrival scheme in Bali

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno revealed that his ministry will contemplate on reactivating the visa on arrival scheme in Bali after the island province reopens its doors to international tourists. During an audience with Bali Governor I Wayan Koster in Denpasar, Bali, on Wednesday night (Feb

Local, regional governments’ voices to be amplified in G20: UCLG

The voices of local and regional governments across the world will be amplified during Indonesia’s G20 presidency through U20, Secretary General of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) World Emilia Saiz emphasized. “We will ensure your voices are amplified,” Saiz remarked during the U20 international seminar on “Climate Change, The

Envoy encourages implementation of Trade Agreement with Sri Lanka

Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dewi Gustina Tobing has encouraged the prompt implementation of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between the two nations during a meting with Sri Lanka Industry Minister Wimal Weerawansa on Wednesday. The implementation of the Preferential Trade Agreement will pave the way for the two countries’

President reviews vaccination activities in 11 industrial estates

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) reviewed the administration of the third COVID-19 vaccine doses in 11 industrial estates across the country, both in person and through video conference, on Thursday. “I am very pleased since the implementation of the third dose vaccination, or booster vaccine, has been started at various

President must be prudent in selecting capital authority head: DPR

President Joko Widodo must exercise prudence in selecting the head of the first capital authority for the new capital, Nusantara, and judge candidates by capability and experience, Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR RI)  Puan Maharani said. “The President must be prudent in selecting the head of the capital