Day: March 8, 2022

Slain workers’ remains to be buried in respective hometowns

The remains of eight workers of Palapa Timur Telematika Tower (PT PTT), slain by armed terror group members in Jenggeran Village, Beoga Sub-district, Puncak, Papua, on March 2, will be buried in their respective hometowns. The victims’ bodies were flown from Timika’s Moses Kilangin Airport to the respective destinations, Papua

Legislator lauds lifting of testing for vaccinated travelers

Member of the House of Representatives (DPR), Muchamad Nabil Haroen, has lauded the government’s decision to scrap COVID-19 testing requirements for domestic travelers who have been fully vaccinated against the virus. “I laud this step because it will help ease the burden on citizens and revive the transportation and tourism

COVID-19 has pushed countries to improve healthcare: minister

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has said that the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted countries to develop a better and more resilient national healthcare system. “The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered us to develop a more resilient healthcare system with adequate access to medical treatment. We must wait for no longer because

No ceasefire could lead to humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: Widodo

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has said that the failure of Russia and Ukraine to reach a ceasefire agreement could potentially lead to an increase in casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. “The failure on ceasefire in Ukraine will not only lead to escalation in the armed conflict, but also

Gov’t officials simultaneously filing tax returns are shining exemplar

Several government officials that have simultaneously filed their annual tax returns in Jakarta on Tuesday will set an example for residents to comply with their taxation responsibilities, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati affirmed. “This will be a great symbol that leaders of government institutions, vital in ensuring safety and security

Flooding in Tanah Laut affecting 1,312 residents: BNPB

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that 1,312 people from 428 families were affected by flooding in Tanah Laut District, South Kalimantan Province, Tuesday. Acting Head of the Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center of BNPB Abdul Muhari stated that flooding was caused by high-intensity rains lashing the area