Ensuring reliability of telecommunications network for G20 Summit
The G20 Summit in Bali in November is slated to be the biggest event in Indonesia this year and therefore, preparations have been conducted far ahead of the meeting. The
Day: October 7, 2022
COVID-19 booster shots still necessary amid declining cases: Professor
Professor of Microbiology at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Indonesia (FKUI) Prof. Amin Soebandrio stated that COVID-19 booster shots were still required amid declining number of cases
Central Kalimantan police seize 1.2 kg of crystal meth
The Central Kalimantan police confiscated at least 1.2 kilograms (kg) of crystal meth and arrested nine suspects during Operation Antik Telabang conducted by local cops on September 5-29. The suspected
Financial Inclusion Month to create extensive public financial access
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has said that the observation of October this year as Financial Inclusion Month is aimed at expanding people’s financial access to improve welfare and encourage
Minister proposes changing village assistant status to govt employees
Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration, Abdul Halim Iskandar, has proposed changing the status of village assistant staff (TPP) to contract-based government employees (PPPK). “I have asked
Two policemen discharged over improper conduct on TNI’s anniversary
The West Papua Provincial Police have dishonorably discharged two traffic police officers for improper conduct during the 77th anniversary commemoration of the Indonesian Military (TNI). They were dishonorably discharged following
4,000 Puskesmas equipped with congenital hypothyroidism screening
At least 4,000 community health centers (puskesmas) in Indonesia have been equipped with congenital hypothyroidism screening (SHK) facilities for early detection of thyroid hormone deficiency in newborns, a Health Ministry
Halal industry has had positive impact on economic recovery: minister
The national halal industry has had a positive impact on economic recovery from the pandemic in Indonesia, which must serve as an inspiration for other countries, Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil
Ministry facilitates psychological assistance for Kanjuruhan victims
The Health Ministry provides psychological assistance facility to victims of the Kanjuruhan Tragedy in Malang and their families in order to heal those experiencing trauma, the Ministry’s Health Crisis Center
Educational units must be free from discrimination: minister
Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem Anwar Makarim, has emphasized that educational units must be free from discrimination. “Education units must be free from discrimination. Schools should become