Day: September 23, 2022

ASO to be implemented in Greater Jakarta on October 5

Analog Switch Off (ASO) program for migrating to digital television in Greater Jakarta area — Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi — will officially be implemented on October 5, 2022, Communication and Informatics Ministry stated. “The Communication and Informatics Ministry assesses that the Greater Jakarta area and its surrounding areas

Ministry probing alleged recruitment scam involving 350 Bali workers

The Manpower Ministry is investigating a report that 350 Indonesian Migrant Worker (PMI) candidates from Bali were scammed by PT Mag Diamond, with no worker sent abroad as promised since 2019. The ministry paid special attention to the case since it involves a large number of victims, an official from

Government officials must abide by national laws: VP Amin

Everyone is equal before the law, and all residents and officials must abide by the national laws, even if they have been named suspects in criminal cases, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has emphasized. “Everyone must abide by the law enforcement, which is our commitment as a law-abiding nation,” he said

Adjusting contraception choices based on screening: BKKBN

The freedom of fertile couples to choose their contraception is still being adjusted based on the results of their health screening and applicable conditions, the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) has said. “Mothers who have just given birth can choose between long- or short-term contraception, though they certainly

Government watching food prices to anticipate inflation risk

Following the increase in fuel prices, the government is closely monitoring commodity prices in order to anticipate the risk of rampant inflation. “We are continuing to monitor the (dynamics) of food commodity prices so that we can immediately anticipate if there is a price spike,” Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs 

Farmers’ regeneration essential for Indonesia’s food security: CIPS

The regeneration of farmers is essential to ensure Indonesia’s food security, according to a researcher from the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS), Azizah Fauzi. The regeneration of farmers must occur in line with Indonesia’s growing population, she added during a discussion on the 2022 National Farmers Day, which was