Day: October 25, 2022

East Java: Uno looks to attract investors to Singhasari SEZ

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, is seeking to attract investors to the Singhasari Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Malang District, East Java. To bring investors, the creative economy ecosystem in the area must be enlivened and made attractive for investment, Uno said in Malang District on Tuesday.

Indonesia ready to shut 9.1-gigawatt coal-fired power plants in 2027

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia is ready to shut coal-fired power plants (PLTUs), with a capacity of 9.1 gigawatts, as early as in 2027. “The move is (part of) energy diversification as a result of our (endeavors) for the G20 Summit next month,” he noted during

Investigation of kidney disorder causes lead to drug poisoning

Spokesperson of the Health Ministry  Mohammad Syahril reported that investigations into cases of acute kidney disorders in Indonesia had led to one factor of syrup drug poisoning. “Investigations by the Ministry of Health with the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) has led to one of the causes, specifically drug poisoning,” Syahril

Women’s empowerment minimizes violence, discrimination: Expert Staff

Women’s empowerment, especially economically, can curtail instances of violence, child exploitation, and child marriages, Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister’s Expert Staff, Titi Eko Rahayu, stated during the Indonesian Confucian Women’s National Congress (Perkhin) I. “For women, economic empowerment not only functions as a way to obtain income but also

Ministry underlines four transitions affecting stroke prevalence

There are four lifestyle transitions that are behind the high prevalence rate of stroke in Indonesia, the Health Ministry has revealed. “The prevalence of stroke in Indonesia has reached 10.9 per mile nationally, based on Basic Health Research data from 2018,” director of prevention and control of non-communicable diseases at

28th CDNLAO carries theme of sustainable libraries

The 28th General Conference of Directors of National Libraries in Asia and Oceania (CDNLAO) opened in Jakarta on Tuesday with the theme of sustainable libraries. “This event aims to be a means of exchanging information and promoting cooperation for library development in Asia and Oceania,” head of the National Library,