Day: December 22, 2022

GNRM seeks to promote internalization of strategic values: minister

The Mental Revolution National Movement (GNRM) is seeking to encourage the internalization of strategic values—integrity, work ethic, and mutual assistance—by people, according to Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir Effendy. This internalization of strategic values should be implemented at the level of the individual, family, social institution, community,

Jokowi keen to open new Indonesia-Vietnam flight route

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expressed keenness on a new flight route being opened between Indonesia and Vietnam as well as the earlier opened route being revitalized. “Direct flight routes between the business and tourism centers of the two countries must be revitalized. Airlines from the two countries are expected to

Women’s reproductive health issues need more attention: BKKBN

On the occasion of 2022 National Mother’s Day, the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) highlighted the need for raising awareness about reproductive health issues, which are still plaguing Indonesian women. “Female reproductive organs health issues are one of the maternal health problems that are often faced by women

Premature, low-weight babies are at high risk of stunting: BKKBN

Babies born prematurely and of low-birth weight (LBW) are at higher risk of stunting, according to the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN). “Babies born premature and LBW are at risk of stunting. These babies have difficulty eating, so their weight does not increase according to their age,” BKKBN’s

Minister stresses importance of preventing medical oxygen scarcity

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy emphasized the importance of preventing medical oxygen scarcity through comprehensive management from upstream to downstream. “There should be efforts to prevent medical oxygen (scarcity) for any reason, whether it is because of limited stock or non-optimal distribution mechanism or system, this

Vice President opens 2nd ASEAN Islamic Conference in Bali

Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin opened the 2nd ASEAN Islamic Conference at the Hilton Hotel, Nusa Dua, Bali, on Thursday. In his remarks, the vice president invited all Muslims in Indonesia and the ASEAN to optimize the momentum of the conference as well as possible. “I hope this conference would