Day: June 17, 2022

Vocational education targeted for 80 percent of productive-aged people

The government targets 80 percent of Indonesian people in the productive age group to have partaken in vocational education and training by 2024 to optimize the country’s demographic bonus. “Vocational education and training are very important to create superior and competitive human resources, considering that Indonesia will have a demographic

Plate, South Korean Minister discuss data center partnership

Communication and Informatics Minister Johnny G. Plate met with South Korean Interior and Safety Minister Lee Sang-Min to discuss cooperation in developing a national data center. “We exchanged experiences to discuss data center development and financing plan,” Plate informed in a press statement issued on Thursday. “This is one of

Solo readying 65 low-floor buses to support ASEAN Para Games

The Solo (Surakarta) city government will ready 65 low-floor buses to support implementation of the ASEAN Para Games 2022, from July 26 to August 6, an official stated. “They are for athletes with disabilities. Currently, preparations have been made, and we have coordinated with the Ministry of Transportation,” Head of

Technology can help prevent food loss, build resiliency: BRIN

The use of technology, whether in processing, storing, infrastructure, packaging, and/or marketing, can prevent food loss and bolster national food resiliency, according to the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). The use of accurate technology can offer various benefits, Head of BRIN’s Agriculture and Food Research Organization Puji Lestari said

Pre-Employment Card Program part of SDG efforts: minister

The Pre-Employment Card Program is a part of efforts to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) given its wide coverage in Indonesia, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has said. “It is part of the SDGs because this program is enjoyed in 514 districts/cities throughout Indonesia,” he noted at the #KitaPrakerja

Strengthening monitoring of elderly women’s health needed: BKKBN

The health of elderly women needs to be monitored more strongly because they face more risks that can affect their physical and emotional condition, the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) has said. “Women’s life expectancy is much higher than men’s, so we certainly cannot ignore women’s health,” Head