Day: December 30, 2022

Decision to end PPKM shows COVID-19 condition under control: Ministry

Spokesperson of the Health Ministry, Mohammad Syahril, stated that the government’s decision to end the implementation of community activity restrictions (PPKM) showed that the pandemic in Indonesia was in a controlled condition. “Even though the PPKM has been revoked, we are still in a pandemic situation. The World Health Organization

Ministry showcases works of people with disabilities at expo

The Social Affairs Ministry showcased the potential and works of people living with disabilities at the “International Day of Disabilities (HDI) Expo 2022.” Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini said that the event on Friday was the peak of a series of activities held to celebrate the day, which were launched on

COVID-19 vaccination must be encouraged: Widodo

COVID-19 vaccination must continue to be encouraged to bolster people’s immunity against the disease despite the revocation of the public activity restrictions (PPKM) policy, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has said. “We need to continue encouraging residents to get their (COVID-19) vaccines, either the booster dose or the first two doses,”

Ministry still considers mechanism for paid COVID-19 vaccine in 2023

Spokesperson of the Health Ministry, Mohammad Syahril, stated that the mechanism for paid COVID-19 vaccination in 2023 is still under consideration by the government. “Currently, we are still arranging the technical implementation, whether it has to be paid or through a free government program,” Syahril noted during a talk show

Eye on tourism, Yogyakarta prepares for 2023 ASEAN Tourism Forum

The governments of Yogyakarta and Bantul District are preparing to hold the 2023 ASEAN Tourism Forum in February 2023 as part of efforts to boost the tourism sector in the province. Yogyakarta will host the forum—one of the major tourism agendas in Southeast Asia—at the Jogja Expo Center (JEC), Bantul,

Ummah Party passes KPU re-verification to contest 2024 elections

The General Elections Commission (KPU) has allowed the Ummah Party to contest the 2024 General Elections after it passed administrative re-verification and met the requirements for participation in the elections. “(KPU) determines the Ummah Party as a participant in the 2024 General Elections for (contesting for seats in) the House