Day: March 24, 2022

Fishery Minister assures of fish stock availability ahead of Ramadan

Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono has assured of sufficient fish stock to meet the demand during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the holy day of Eid al-Fitri 1443 Hijri. “Fish demand during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr is estimated to reach 2.64 million tons, while the

G20: SOEs’ key role in supporting agenda of food resilience

The role of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) as one of the national economic driving forces is crucial. SOEs are needed in supporting the success of the food resilience or security agenda of the Indonesian G20 Presidency in 2022 that is considered a year of determination for the national and global economies.

President Jokowi visits traditional market in Kupang

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) visited the Penfui Market in Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), one of the traditional markets in Kupang City, Thursday. President Jokowi visited the market for 10 minutes to meet residents and traders there. After getting out of the vehicle, the president immediately greeted the traders

Uninhabitable houses are among factors causing stunting in NTT: Jokowi

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on Thursday drew attention to the fact that uninhabitable houses had become one of the factors causing stunting in children in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). “From my direct visit today, we know that on average, people suffering from stunting usually live in uninhabitable houses,” Jokowi told

Ministers officiate station, Garut-Cibatu railway line’s reactivation

Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi and State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Minister Erick Thohir officiated the Garut Station and reactivation of the Garut-Cibatu railway line here on Thursday. Minister Sumadi remarked that by reactivating the railway line, people in Garut and the adjoining areas could henceforth avail affordable train services. “The people

Government to maintain HET for bulk cooking oil: Minister Hartarto

Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto stated that the Highest Retail Price (HET) for cooking oil will be maintained for bulk cooking oil. “The government still maintains the Rp14 thousand per liter price for bulk cooking oil. Earlier, I saw that bulk cooking oil was being sold at a price