The Indonesian Government through Ministry of Religious Affairs has decided to implement online pre-hajj manasik guidance for 1441Hijri/2020AD prospective pilgrims. This decision was made by Directorate General of Hajj and Umrah Management (PHU) of Ministry of Religious Affairs, following the implementation of large-scale social restriction (PSBB) to prevent the COVID-19 spread in Indonesia. “Due to […]
In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Indonesian Government through Ministry of Religious Affairs encourages the people to commemorate the 2020 Easter Day and Vesak Day 2564 B.E. at home. “Soon, 7 May 2020, the Buddhist will celebrate Vesak Day 2564 B.E.. The Director-General of Buddhist Community Guidance invites you to celebrate […]
The Government opens the first batch of online registration of Pre-employment Card program on the website www.prakerja.go.id. “Pre-employment Card program will provide cash for job trainings and incentives for job seekers, workers and Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises business players who lost their jobs and/or whose purchasing power has decreased as the impact of Coronavirus […]
Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putranto has issued Minister of Health Decree number HK.01.07/MENKES/238/2020 on Technical Guidance for Reimbursement Claim for Treatment of Patient with Specific Emerging Infection in Hospitals that provide COVID-19 medical treatment. The technical guidance aims to maintain service quality, cost efficiency, and continuity of health services for Covid-19 patients in […]
During the 25th Meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) through a video conference on Thursday (9/4), Indonesia and other ASEAN member countries agreed to boost synergy in the fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On that occasion, Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi underlined four things: First, regarding efforts to combat COVID-19, Indonesia, according to Retno, […]
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the Government has announced it will increase the number of recipients of the staple food card program. According to Ministry of Finance’s Director General of Budget Askolani, the Government has increased the number of staple food card recipients from 15.2 million to 20 million recipients. The recipients will receive Rp200,000 […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed deep appreciation and respect, as well as gratitude to doctors, nurses, and medical staff who are on the front line in the fight against COVID-19. The President added that currently 209 countries including Indonesia are facing enormous challenge which is unpredictable. “It is such a tough period for us. The […]
State civil apparatus (ASN), personnel of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) and the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI), and employees of state-owned enterprises (BUMN) along with its subsidiary companies are prohibited to return to their hometowns to celebrate Eid Al-fitr this year – a tradition called mudik. According to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, the measure was […]
In a bid to implement President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s directives regarding mudik season (exodus before Eid) and replacement of Eid 2020 holidays, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy on Thursday (9/4) led a Ministerial Coordination Meeting on the amendment of Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB) on National Holidays and Collective Leave 2020. […]
