Day: October 7, 2022

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 drug traffickers were apprehended in Palangka Raya City and Kotawaringin Timur District, Director of Central Kalimantan Police’s Narcotics Division Sen.

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 national development. “Expanding financial access for the community will help improve the national economy,” a member of the board of

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 the Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Minister to provide an opportunity for TPP to have their status raised to PPPK,” he

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 a code of ethics trial at the West Papua Provincial Police Headquarters on Friday, chief of the public relations division

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 official informed on Friday. “The 2021 data showed that as many as four thousand puskesmas have carried out SHK services

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 Qoumas said. “We hope our experience can inspire the global community to recover together after the pandemic,” he remarked while