Day: December 23, 2022

Public should maintain peace for sake of prosperity: Minister

Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto urged the National Defense Force, Police Force, regional government, and the general public to join hands in maintaining national security in order to pursue prosperity. “Everyone must unite to maintain security, so that national well-being can be realized more quickly,” the minister noted during a

Pelni predicts 40% increase in ferry passengers leaving Tanjung Priok

State-run ferry operator PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PT Pelni) has estimated a 40-percent year-on-year (yoy) increase in the number of ferry passengers departing from Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, during the year-end holiday period. “Our prediction is that this year’s increase is 40 percent compared to (the same period) of last

Surabaya city govt to start using EVs in 2023

The Surabaya city government in East Java will start using electric vehicles (EVs) in stages from 2023. Surabaya Mayor Eri Cahyadi said that his administration will replace operational vehicles that use fuel oil with electric vehicles in 2023. “At the initial stage, the operational vehicle that will be replaced is

Government launches biomass and coal business partnership

The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment launched a pilot project for the South Sumatra Biomass and Coal Business Partnership to realize Indonesia’s commitment to energy transition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Deputy for Coordinating Forest and Environmental Management of the ministry Nani Hendiarti stated at the launch and

Stocks of staple goods sufficient: Minister Hasan

Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan has emphasized that the stocks of staple goods in Indonesia are currently sufficient and the prices under control, thus, the government is ready to face the Christmas and New Year demand. “We are indeed intensely monitoring staple food because it concerns the livelihoods of many people.

Number of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan active participants reaches 36 mln

The number of active participants in the Workers Social Security Program (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan) has reached around 36 million nationally. BPJS Ketenagakerjaan’s director of service Roswita Nilakurnia said that the number of active participants is currently increasing, in keeping with her party’s target of increasing the coverage to universal membership. “Currently, there