Day: January 22, 2023

Chinese New Year momentum for self-introspection: Minister Qoumas

Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas opined that the Chinese New Year needs to be a momentum for self-introspection to evaluate the past, and improve oneself.”Let us use the Chinese New Year as a momentum to introspect ourselves, …

Minister Effendy highlights innovation to reduce stunting

Coordinating Minister of Human Development and Cultural Affairs Muhadjir Effendy highlighted innovation as essential to expedite the effort to eradicate stunted growth among Indonesian children.As per the statement received here Sunday, he pointed out …

Swedish Prime Minister Condemns Quran Burning

STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s prime minister has condemned as “deeply disrespectful” the weekend burning of a Quran in Stockholm, which has raised tensions with Turkey as the Nordic country courts Ankara over its NATO bid.Far-right politician Rasmus Paludan set…

Twenty six inmates in Indonesia receive Chinese New Year remission

The Ministry of Law and Human Rights’ Correctional Directorate General has awarded special remissions for 26 of 42 inmates practicing the Confucian faith on the occasion of the 2023 Chinese New Year.”One of the 26 inmates received the special type II r…

Jakarta Police sterilise major temples for Chinese New Year

Police officers in Jakarta have sterilised major Buddhist and Chinese temples in the capital city to maintain security on Chinese New Year’s day.”For the major temples, we have conducted sterilisation works, while for the (smaller) traditional temples,…