Day: October 1, 2022

Indonesia calls for proper distribution of global aid amid pandemic

Jakarta (ANTARA) – All parties must ensure that global aid is distributed properly to help communities in need amid the pandemic, Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has said. “We need to make sure that we continue to disburse global manufacturing (logistics) and vaccine assistance, especially to southern countries, thus

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts North Tapanuli

Jakarta (ANTARA) – A 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the North Tapanuli region in North Sumatra at 2:28 a.m. Western Indonesia Time (UTC +7), the National Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) stated. The agency also confirmed that until 6:59 a.m., some 53 aftershocks were recorded following the first earthquake. “Until 6:59

Districts, cities should monitor food safety in schools: West Papua

Manokwari, West Papua (ANTARA) – The West Papua Provincial Health Office called on district and city governments to monitor the sale of snacks in school environments following a case of some high school students suffering from food poisoning. Head of the West Papua Provincial Health Office Otto Parorongan stated in

Ministry’s discussion forum deliberates hajj organization issues

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Religious Affairs Ministry organized a hajj discussion forum with several stakeholders to deliberate various hajj organization-related challenges and issues. The ministry’s Director General of Hajj and Umrah, Hilman Latief, believes it is a must to discuss challenges and issues in the hajj organization, primarily financial and

Indonesian VP on dual mission during visit to Japan

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin and Second Lady Wury departed for Nippon Budokan to attend former Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shinzo Abe’s state funeral on September 27. Amin was dressed in black suit and pants, black kopiah, and a black-white ribbon on the left chest, while the Second Lady wore a black brocade kebaya.

KPI advises against broadcasting domestic violence perpetrators

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) advised national broadcasting companies and television stations to not employ domestic violence perpetrators as entertainers, guest stars, and actors in shows. “This request is an appeal, it is not explicitly written, but it is the commitment of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission,” Central