The COVID-19 Handling Task Force has issued a circular on health protocols during Christmas and New Year holidays for domestic and foreign travelers. According to Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Wiku Adisasmito, the circular aims to tackle the transmission of COVID-19, following a spike in the number of cases of COVID-19 transmission […]
Two Indonesian scientists have gained world recognition for their achievements in the scientific field. “Good morning, I would like to announce a good news about the world’s recognition of the achievements of two Indonesian scientists Mrs. Adi Utarini and Mrs. Tri Mumpuni,” said President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on his Facebook account, Sunday (20/12). Adi […]
The Government has completed one of the National Strategic Projects (PSN), namely the construction of the first phase of the Patimban International Port. “This project plays an important and strategic role to improve the economy in West Java province and the national level,” President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said during the soft launching and initial operation […]
The Commemoration of the 2020 National Social Solidarity Day held amid the COVID-19 pandemic should become a momentum to strengthen social solidarity, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy has said. “The 2020 National Social Solidarity Day is expected to raise our awareness in implementing a sense of social solidarity, caring, sharing, and […]
The Government has announced it is still waiting for approval of clinical trial results from the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) to follow-up a plan on free COVID-19 vaccination programs for all Indonesian people as directed by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. According to Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy, the approval […]
The Agency for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (BP2MI) on Friday (18/12), coinciding with International Migrants Day, inaugurated VVIP facilities for Indonesian Migrant Workers at Terminal 3, Soekarno Hatta International Airport. “Today, on International Migrants Day, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo gave the best present for Indonesian Migrant Workers namely the VVIP facilities,” Head of […]
The Pantun tradition has been designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage at the 15th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France (17/12). The Pantun nomination, which was jointly proposed by Indonesia and Malaysia, is the 11th Indonesian cultural tradition recognized by the […]
In the past six years, the Indonesian Government has continued to focus on building infrastructure, both physical and digital, to become a link between regions all across Indonesia. “In addition to connecting national economy, infrastructure is also intended to further strengthen unity and integrity of our nation,” President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said in his opening […]
Ministry of Health has set the highest tariff limit for the Rapid Test Antigen-Swab examination of Rp250,000 for Java Island and Rp275,000 for outside Java Island. This decision is stipulated in Circular Number HK.02.02 / I / 4611/2020 issued on 18 December 2020. The Antigen-Swab Rapid Test is a way to detect the presence of […]
Ahead of this year’s Christmas and New Year holidays, COVID-19 National Working Committee has called on regional leaders to protect their respective regions by ensuring the health of year-end travelers. “(They can do so) by implementing health screening measure approved by the WHO (World Health Organization), namely antigen swab test,” Spokesperson of the Committee […]
