Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Indonesian army to build bridges in flood-hit Sumatra

Jakarta, Dec. 3 -- The Indonesian army will build temporary bridges to reconnect areas cut off by severe floods and landslides in Sumatra, Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak said Wednesday... Read More


Sumatra floods - BGN deploys 276 SPPG units for displaced residents

Jakarta, Dec. 3 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has deployed 276 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) to serve as emergency kitchens for residents displaced by floods and landslides in Ac... Read More


Indonesia eyes I-UAE CEPA to boost food supply for Hajj pilgrims

Jakarta, Dec. 3 -- The Indonesian government is reviewing the use of the Indonesia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I-UAE CEPA) to facilitate food supplies for Hajj a... Read More


Indonesia positions geoparks as engines of future sustainability

Jakarta, Dec. 3 -- National Development Planning Minister Rachmat Pambudy said geoparks are dynamic assets for the future, noting their potential as open-air laboratories that foster environmental and... Read More


Sumatra floods - Govt probes firms over alleged environmentalabuses

Jakarta, Dec. 3 -- Indonesia is investigating eight companies in North Sumatra for suspected environmental violations following the deadly floods and landslides that hit the region, Deputy Environment... Read More


Prison head dismissed over forcing Muslim inmates to eat dog meat

Jakarta, Dec. 3 -- Indonesia's Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto confirmed the dismissal of the head of the Enemawira Correctional Institution in North Sulawesi over allegations that... Read More


RI'shalalagency says public education key to strengthening sector

Jakarta, Dec. 3 -- Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) said public education is essential to building a stronger and more orderly halal ecosystem, arguing that clearer unders... Read More


RI Govt gives special attention to disabled victims in Sumatra flood

Jakarta, Dec. 3 -- Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said on Wednesday that people with disabilities affected by recent floods and landslides in Aceh, West Sumatra and North Sumatra are receivin... Read More


Ministry provides mentoring, funding for artists with disabilities

Jakarta, Dec. 3 -- The Ministry of Social Affairs is providing mentoring and funding support for persons with disabilities working in the creative sector in commemoration of the International Day of P... Read More


World AIDS Day: Jakarta boosts HIV care, 80 percent now on ARV therapy

Jakarta, Dec. 3 -- About 80 percent of people living with HIV in Jakarta are now receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment to reduce the risk of complications, including AIDS. Jakarta has ensured that... Read More