As the most-affected sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism needs thorough preparation to rebound in the new normal era, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Wishnutama has said. However, according to him, the preparation stages—which include cleanliness, healthy, and safety aspects— depend on each region as there are different circumstances in those regions. “The Government […]

Strategic agenda that is crucial for the nation and the state as well as for national interests must become a priority and continue to run amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “Strategic agenda does not only cover economic sector, but also other fundamental sectors that are essential for the lives of […]

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to swiftly tackle the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in East Java province. “We will optimize the measures to immediately trace COVID-19 cases in the communities,” Chairperson of the National COVID-19 Task Force Doni Monardo said Wednesday (27/5). According to Doni, East Java province is one of the regions […]

The Government has announced plan to restore the functions of houses of worship as fair as possible as part of the new normal move. The plan will be unveiled this week, the Government added. “We will make the arrangement in a very fair manner,” Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi told reporters, Wednesday (27/5). On […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed the Task Force to coordinate and communicate with all levels of regional governmentsregarding the ‘New Normal’ implementation, Chairperson of the COVID-19 National Task Force Doni Monardo has said. “This aims to provide opportunities for several regions to reopening certain sectors gradually,” Doni said during a press conference on Wednesday […]

The Government has announced it will shift the nation’s tourism industry from ‘quantity tourism industry’ to ‘quality tourism industry.’ “The measures includes adding extra concern to cleanliness, health and safety factors,” Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Wishnutama said Thursday (28/5). According to him, preparation of the tourism industry to enter the new normal era […]

The COVID-19 pandemic will change tourism trends worldwide, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “Issues such as hygiene, safety, and security will become the main concerns for travelers,” the President said in a limited meeting, Thursday (28/5). Holiday reference, he added, will also shift to alternative holidays such as solo tours, wellness tours, virtual tourism, […]

In line with the President’s directives, the Government will provide cash assistance for fishermen and farmers, Minister of Social Affairs Juliari P. Batubara has said. “In accordance with our responsibility, Ministry of Social Affairs has been instructed to coordinate with Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries regarding social assistance programs,” the […]

The Indonesian Government has announced that starting 1 July 2020, it will collect 10% of Value Added Tax (VAT) for purchases of digital products and services from traders or providers of Trade Through Electronic Systems (PMSE). The tax applies to both foreign and domestic trades, which reach certain transaction value or a certain amount of […]

In a bid to reform national health system, the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) has announced it will assist COVID-19 Task Force in calculating the R0 (basic reproductive number for COVID-19) and Rt (virus’s actual transmission rate at a given time) rate. “The calculation will be based on the Task Force’s data and an application […]