Day: March 20, 2022

BPJPH offers free halal certification for 25,000 MSEs

The Religious Affairs Ministry’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has opened applications for its free halal certification (Sehati) program for 25 thousand micro and small business (MSEs) actors. “We will implement the Sehati Program from March to December 2022. MSEs who register for the program will be prioritized,” head of

Minister invites motorbike enthusiasts to tour thematic villages

Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno has invited 30 people comprising automotive enthusiasts, tourism village activists, and mediapersons to a motorbike tour to experience thematic tourism in Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). The region, which is hosting the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia from March 18–20, 2022, has

Transportation Ministry extends floating hotel operational for MotoGP

The Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Transportation Ministry has extended the operational period of the KM Kelud free floating hotel anchored at Gili Mas Pier until March 21, 2022 for MotoGP spectators. “MotoGP spectators who have difficulties finding accommodation, they can take advantage of this floating accommodation,” Acting Director General

B20 task force provides policy recommendations on energy transition

The B20 Energy, Sustainability & Climate Task Force, led by state-owned oil giant PT Pertamina (Persero), has provided policy recommendations and actions for sustainable energy transition. The statement was delivered by Chair of B20 Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Task Force Nicke Widyawati during the 3rd stakeholder consultation task force energy,

Social protection program to address poverty issues: Vice President

The government’s social protection program is aimed at addressing poverty issues in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin pointed out. In order to prevent the poverty and other social issues from getting worse, the government has prepared some social protection programs as countermeasures, Amin said in

South Sumatra’s young people urged to echo critical thoughts at Y20

South Sumatera Deputy Governor Mawardi Yahya called on local young people joining the first pre-summit of Y20, held in Palembang from March 19 to 20, to echo their critical thoughts actively as the event offered an opportunity for them to exchange ideas with their counterparts from national and international delegations. They