Day: February 10, 2023

Papua records damage to buildings following quake

Papua acting governor Muhammad Ridwan Rumasukun has said that his administration is taking an inventory of structural damage caused to buildings in the 5.4-magnitude earthquake that jolted Jayapura on Thursday (February 9, 2023).”The Sasana Krida (acti…

Cigarette smoke exposure reduces chances of healthy pregnancy: BKKBN

Jakarta – Exposure to cigarette smoke can reduce pregnant women’s chances of experiencing a healthy and comfortable pregnancy, the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) has said.”For men whose wives are pregnant, please reduce smoking …

Indonesia calls for collective efforts against human trafficking

Jakarta – Indonesian Law and Human Rights Minister Yasonna Hamonangan Laoly urged various parties at the “Bali Process Government and Business Forum” to make collective efforts to overcome people smuggling and human trafficking.”We encourage collective…

Jakarta Health Office pushes early detection to curb kidney injury

Jakarta – The Jakarta Health Office has urged parents to carry out early detection to prevent atypical progressive acute kidney injury (GGAPA) and minimize its potential to worsen children’s health.”Parents are expected to be more disciplined in puttin…

Ministry lauds police for busting illegal PMI placement syndicate

Jakarta – The Ministry of Manpower has praised Soekarno Hatta Airport (Soetta) Police, Tangerang, Banten, for successfully detecting a syndicate that was placing Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) illegally.”We appreciate the Soetta Police ranks who are …

First booster vital ahead of Eid al-Fitr: Ministry

Yogyakarta – The Health Ministry is pushing the first booster vaccination ahead of the 2023 Eid al-Fitr homecoming to ensure that COVID-19 cases remain under control.Whether the second booster will become a travel requirement or not will depend on the …