The Government has revoked 2,078 mineral and coal mining business licenses following the failure of the companies to submit their work plan. Licenses to mine and utilize forest resources as well as use of state land are comprehensively evaluated as the Government continues to improve natural resource governance in a bid to achieve equity, transparency, […]
The Government has renewed commitment to improving workers protection amid the age of digitalization, which will bring a great impact on employment in the future. “These changes do not only occur in the types, characteristics, and skills needed (in a job). In fact, employment challenges in the future will also change accordingly,” Minister of Manpower […]
Following the recent increase in cases of the Omicron variant, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin underscored that there must be no more quarantine dispensation for international travelers. “There must be no more dispensation. [Moreover if] there are indications [on exposure to COVID-19], they must undergo quarantine,” the Vice President said in a press statement after inaugurating […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (01/05) inaugurated the newly renovated Johar market, the largest traditional market in Central Java provincial city of Semarang. “Alhamdulillah, the market area, which includes North Johar Central Johar market, South Johar market, and Kanjengan market, is ready for use by the sellers. Of course, people (also) use the market to […]
The Government has announced that it will distribute subsidized cooking oil at a price of Rp 14,000 per liter. “The Government has decided to distribute subsidized cooking oil at a consumer price of Rp 14,000 across Indonesia,” Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on Wednesday (01/05). Airlangga said that the subsidized cooking oil […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Wednesday (01/05), inaugurated Randugunting Dam, in Blora regency, Central Java province. “Thank God, (the construction of) Randugunting Dam in Blora regency, Central Java province has completed and is ready for operation,” President Jokowi said in his remarks. Randugunting Dam is expected to improve the national food security since it can accommodate […]
Religious plurality in Indonesia is an inevitability that must be grateful for and maintained, according to Vice President Ma’ruf Amin. According to him, if the diversity is maintained by knowledge and tolerance, it will be an extraordinary gift rarely owned by any other nation in the world. The statement was delivered by the Vice President […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, accompanied by Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, inspected a COVID-19 vaccination drive for children aged 6-11 years at SDN 3 Nglinduk State Elementary School in Grobogan regency, Central Java province, Wednesday (01/05). On the occasion, the President greeted students who were queuing for health screening before receiving the jabs. The students were […]
Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin December 30, 2021 has signed a Circular Number HK.02.01/MENKES/1391/2021 on the Prevention and Control of Cases of COVID-19 Omicron Variant (B.1.1.529). “The main point of the circular is to strengthen central and regional coordination as well as health service facilities in handling Omicron transmission,” Health Ministry’s COVID-19 Vaccination Spokesperson […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (01/05) began his working visit in Central Java province by visiting Gemolong Market in Gemolong district, Sragen regency. On that occasion, the President distributed cash assistance for street vendors and small shop owners who trade in the market every day. From Sragen regency, the President and his entourage continued their […]
