Day: April 7, 2022

Wirawan in good condition following death sentence verdict: official

An official of Kebonwaru Prison, Bandung, West Java, confirmed that convicted rapist Herry Wirawan was in good condition after the Bandung High Court handed down a death sentence to him on Monday (Apr 4). Kebonwaru Prison Head Riko Stiven stated that while he had earlier communicated with Wirawan, he had

MUI to monitor television shows during Ramadan

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) will monitor television shows broadcast during the Ramadan period to ensure that the shows abide by Islamic values and enlighten viewers, an official said. “All television shows broadcast during the holy month of Ramadan must exhibit religious morals and a spirit that enlightens (viewers). (Television

Indonesia pushes health agenda at G20

Amid World Health Day celebrations on April 7, Indonesia called for making health issues a priority agenda at the G20. “Regarding the issue of global health architecture, Indonesia needs to push for more resilient health governance after the pandemic,” spokesperson for the Communications and Informatics Ministry Dedy Permadi said here

Breastfeeding crucial to prevent dwarfism in children: Professor

The breastfeeding phase plays an important role in preventing dwarfism in children, the University of Indonesia (UI) Public Health Faculty’s Public Health Nutrition Professor, Sandra Fikawati, stated here on Thursday. “At least 23 percent of newborn babies are already congenitally suffering from dwarfism, so it takes greater efforts through breastfeeding

BUMN ready to send trade mission to Papua New Guinea: minister

State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) are ready to carry out a trade and investment mission in Papua New Guinea, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, has said. “BUMN is ready to carry out a trade and investment mission in Papua New Guinea,” Thohir posted on his official Instagram account @erickthohir from Jakarta on Thursday.

KSP oversees restoration of Cirebon mangrove, roadway for salt farmers

The Presidential Staff Office (KSP) is overseeing the restoration of damaged mangrove ecosystems and a road to the salt production center in Rawaurip village, Cirebon district, West Java. First Deputy of the Presidential Staff Office Febry Calvin Tetelepta said that his administration has sought complaints and suggestions from the public