Day: August 1, 2022

Minister lauds hosting of President Cup 2022 for badminton

Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali commended the hosting of the President Cup 2022 for badminton on Aug 1-6 at the Nanggala Sports Center in Cijantung, East Jakarta.According to Minister Amali, the President Cup 2022 served as an indicator to gau…

Indonesia halts corn imports except for industries: Minister

Indonesia has stopped the imports of corn except for that used as raw material for industrial purposes, such as for producing sweeteners and other items, Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo stated.”I would like to inform that we are no longer impo…

President to attend ASEAN Para Games closing ceremony

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) will attend the 2022 ASEAN Para Games (APG) closing ceremony this weekend, chairman of the Indonesian ASEAN Para Games Organizing Committee (INASPOC), Gibran Rakabuming Raka, has confirmed.”Yes, (the President will atten…

Ministry holds seminar on eco-industrial park for industrial zone

The Industry Ministry hosted a seminar on eco-industrial parks (EIPs) for the managements of industrial zones.at Maxxbox Orange County Lippo Cikarang in Bekasi district, West Java,on Monday. The seminar featured the ministry;s Director of Industrial Zo…

BMKG calls for disaster vigilance amid equipment breakdown

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has asked residents living on the south coast of Cianjur, West Java, to remain alert to the threat of tsunamis and earthquakes amid a breakdown of early warning systems.”BMKG asks every local g…

International surfing competitions can support tourism in Bali

International surfing competitions can help to boost tourism in Bali in line with the efforts to build sports tourism in the region, Bali Deputy Governor Tjok Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati stated.”Implementation of (the surfing) championship is also in li…