Day: March 11, 2022

Unveiling the secrets of Indonesia’s deep seas

Around 62 percent of the territory of Indonesia, which is strategically located between the Pacific and the Indian oceans, consists of water. The archipelagic nation has a total sea area of 6.4 million square kilometers and a shoreline spanning 108 thousand kilometers. Despite Indonesia being the largest island country, deep-sea

University study programs should be relevant to changing times: Jokowi

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) affirmed that study programs at the university should be relevant or in accordance with the changing times in a bid to prepare human resources. According to the head of state, the preparation of human resources in these two years is important, as Indonesia will enjoy a

Bride, groom health checkup crucial to prevent stunted birth: Minister

The requirement for prospective brides and grooms to undergo health checks before marriage aims to detect health issues and malnutrition to prevent stunting at birth, according to Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas. “The requirement will only be for the health checkup and not the result. If the result of

Gov’t asks Indonesia’s coffee entrepreneurs to push exports

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has urged Indonesian coffee entrepreneurs to expand their branding and export their products overseas. “We hope Indonesian entrepreneurs will push their products in overseas markets because I believe all hotels in the world surely have coffee shops. We hope Indonesia’s coffee can top

Government ensures economic growth amid energy transition: Ministry

Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) ensures that the national economy will continue to grow during the energy transition from fossil fuels to new and renewable energy. The ministry’s Director-General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation Dadan Kusdiana said his side will ensure that the energy transition

Multi-sectoral involvement crucial to handle stunting: Legislator

Involvement of various stakeholders, including the government, academicians, entrepreneurs, community, and media, is necessary to suppress the stunting prevalence rate in Indonesia, People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Deputy Speaker Lestari Moerdijat stated. “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many parties in various sectors to lose their focus in the efforts to handle