Day: March 25, 2023

Riau Islands providing BPJAMSOSTEK cover to 17,209 fishermen

Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands (ANTARA) – The Riau Islands provincial government has allocated a budget of Rp3.47 billion or US$228,876 to provide insurance coverage to 17,209 local fishermen through the State-Owned Social Security Agency (BPJAMSOSTEK).”T…

Mount Merapi spewed lava avalanches 160 times on Mar 17-23

Yogyakarta (ANTARA) – The Research and Development Center for Geological Disaster Technology (BPPTKG) reported that Mount Merapi, located on the border of Central Java and Yogyakarta, emitted 160 lava avalanches during observations on March 17-23, 202…

Deputy minister reviews staple goods’ prices at Jimbaran market

Badung, Bali (ANTARA) – Deputy Trade Minister Jerry Sambuaga visited traders at Bali’s Jimbaran Traditional Village Market, Saturday, to hear their complaints and suggestions and review prices of several staple goods, including rice, eggs, chilies, on…

Mount Rinjani trekking routes to be reopened on April 1

Mataram, W Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA) – The Mount Rinjani trekking routes in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, will be reopened on April 1 following improved weather conditions in the region.”The tourist destination for trekking at the Mount Rinjani National Par…

Government to import 215 thousand tons of sugar: NFA

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The government will import 215 thousand tons of sugar to maintain the national supply and anticipate increased demand during the fasting month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.Head of the National Food Agency (NFA) Arief Prasetyo noted in…