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Language Agency indexing Jambi Malay words

Jakata (ANTARA) – Jambi Province’s Language Development and Fostering Agency has said that it is indexing Jambi Malay words so it can propose more words for inclusion in the Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language (KBBI).   “Based on the KBBI V edition updated in April 2021, only 57 native

Tourism Ministry holds international conference at Lake Toba

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry held the International Heritage of Toba: Natural & Cultural Diversity Conference in Lake Toba, North Sumatra, on Wednesday as part of activities for showcasing Indonesia’s five super-priority tourism destinations (DPSP).   “This theme was chosen based on the extraordinary potential of

VP asks Maluku to focus poverty alleviation programs on five districts

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has asked the Maluku provincial government to focus programs on eradicating extreme poverty in five priority districts without delay. “Our biggest challenge is how to ensure the entire program can be accepted by the extremely poor households,” Amin said. Hence, program convergence must

16 mln MSMEs digitalized under Gernas BBI: ministry

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Proud of Made in Indonesia Products movement (Gernas BBI) has led to 16 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) joining the digital ecosystem, the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment has informed. “We reached 16 million in September 2021. I am sure that we

Chess: Sukandar to compete in Latvia after Papua PON

Merauke, Papua (ANTARA) – West Java’s chess player IM (International Master) Irene Kharisma Sukandar has said that she will head to Latvia after the XX Papua National Sports Week (PON) ends to take part in another tournament. “In 10 days, I will be leaving for Latvia to compete at the

Lake Toba: Ministry to enlist tourist support for sustainable tourism

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has said it will invite tourists visiting Lake Toba, North Sumatra, to contribute to its environmental and cultural conservation and development to support sustainable tourism in the area.   “Sustainable tourism is what we will do,” the ministry’s deputy for