Jakarta, July 9 -- Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has emphasized the importance of improving environmental quality to ensure optimal child development to support Indonesia's demographic bonus.

"It is crucial to ensure and enhance the quality of growth for Indonesia's young generation by providing a healthy environment," he remarked here on Wednesday.

According to Nurofiq, a healthy environment is crucial for supporting child development. Such an environment helps reduce the risk of infections and other threats that may hinder a child's growth, he added.

He made the remarks at the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Environment (KLH) and the Ministry of Population and Family Development on W...