Day: December 15, 2022

DPR approves bill on Indonesia-Singapore fugitive extradition into law

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) ratified the bill concerning the agreement between Indonesia and Singapore on the extradition of fugitives to become a law here on Thursday. “Can the Bill regarding the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Indonesia and the Government of Singapore on the

Development policy aims for inclusive, sustainable economy in 2023

The government had implemented a development policy with the theme of productivity for an inclusive and sustainable economic transformation in 2023, Coordinating Minister for the Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated. At an event accessed here on Thursday, he noted that the policy included eradicating extreme poverty, improving the quality of

Digital platforms necessitated to timely adjust to Personal Data Law

Digital platforms are given a time limit of two years to adjust to the Personal Data Protection Law, the Communication and Informatics Ministry stated. “This personal law is an improvement from the already existing (regulations),” Informatics Application Director General at the Ministry Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan noted during the digital literacy

Indonesia cancels decision to hike Komodo National Park entrance fee

The plan to increase the entry ticket fare for Komodo National Park (TNK) by Rp3.75 million that would be implemented, effective January 1, 2023, was officially canceled, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno stated. “The plan has been canceled by the government. There would not be an increase for the

Education Report Card helping schools make data-driven improvements

The Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Ministry has launched the online Indonesian Education Report Card (Rapor Pendidikan) platform as part of episode 19 of the Merdeka Belajar (Freedom to Learn) program. The program, which was launched on April 1, 2022, is a follow-up to the National Assessment, an evaluation program

Optimistic Indonesia will lead in halal production by 2024: minister

Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas has said he is confident that Indonesia will be able to issue halal certifications for 10 million products to become the leading halal producer in the world by 2024. “This is a challenge for our Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) to realize the target.