Day: July 1, 2022

Chili pepper prices heated up June inflation: BPS

Chili peppers contributed significantly to the 0.61 percent month-to-month (mtm) increase in inflation recorded in June this year, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS).”According to the expenditure category, the food, beverages, and tobacco categori…

Russia-Ukraine war and the Indonesian peace mission

Thursday, February 24, 2022, was a historic and difficult day for Ukraine when it came under attack from Russia at around 5 a.m. local time, according to Reuters on Feb 24.Ukraine said the attack was launched from Crimea, an area annexed by Russia. Att…

International tourist arrivals up 1,382% in May: BPS

International tourist arrivals through the main entry points of Indonesia jumped 1,382.45 percent year on year (yoy) to reach 212.33 thousand in May this year, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has informed.”This is the highest (level recorded) since the begi…

Forest keepers must be compensated by global community: Governor

Areas that sustain the forests, or the lungs of the planet, must be compensated by the global community, particularly industry-based ones that no longer have forests, West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi said.”We must take care of forests. But, on the other …

Turning off lights simple, impactful for sustainability of earth

Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan expressed belief that turning off the lights for an hour to commemorate World Environment Day is a simple action though has a major impact on the sustainability of earth.”This simple action will have a big impact on t…

Ministry readies online complaint service for 2022 Hajj pilgrimage

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has readied an online complaint service for pilgrims to register complaints related to officers’ performance and services during the implementation of 2022 Hajj pilgrimage.”We are open to criticism and suggestions rega…