Indonesia

Due to the stock of the raw material is running low, where it is imported from China, the Indonesian government then is considering importing raw material for the production of masks from Europe. This was stated by State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir. The raw materials for the production of masks have so far been imported from China. Since the stock …

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) expressed today their support for the new appointed Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as the 8th prime ministry of the state. MTUC president Datuk Halim Mansur, after congratulating Muhyiddin said that he should be given space to lead the country out of the current problems that affected the nation’s workers …

The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, said that the government plans to provide a tariff cut of 500 raw material importers. This was done in order to boost the performance of the industry which was hit by the corona virus (Covid-19). Airlangga said on Tuesday (3/3) night, this was still in the process of coordination with other technical …

Previously, The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) refused to attend a meeting invitation from the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) at the Palace. Now, the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS) is also doing the same thing. It was said by Yati Andriyani as the KontraS Workers’ Body, the rejection was a form of criticism of the government’s …

DPP Chairman of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Mardani Ali Sera highlighted the emergence of the name Basuki Tjahaja Purnama alias Ahok in the stock exchange of candidates for the Chairman of the New Capital Authority Agency. Mardani reminded President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to be wiser in order to avoid the impression that Ahok was Jokowi’s golden child. “Mr. Jokowi …

One of South Tangerang resident is being observed in cases of infection with the COVID-19 as the person had just returned from Malaysia, This was confirmed by the acting head of South Tangerang Health Office, Deden. Deden said authorities conducted an observation to that person that had just returned from Malaysia and had a medical record of asthma. “We are …

As many ten foreign nationals were asked to return home. This was advised by the Batam Port Health Office due to they had high body temperature upon arrival at the international airport in the city. The authorities decided to ask them to return home to avoid the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19. The policy was adopted after so many countries …

Mount Merapi erupted again on Tuesday (3/3/2020) at 05.22 WIB with column heights reaching 6,000 meters. Residents around who carry out activities are still asked to be vigilant and keep a radius of 3 kilometers from the summit of Mount Merapi. Based on Yogyakarta BPPTKG, the status of Mount Merapi is still at level II (Beware) of the potential for …

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as the head of state has no commitment to protect the environment which has the potential to cause natural disasters later. This was said by the Executive Director of the National Forum for the Environment (Walhi), Yaya Nur Hidayati, Tuesday (3/3). Nur Hidayati explained, Walhi refused to attend the meeting. The reason, the bill is considered …

Chinese and Japanese investors will compete to enter Indonesia in the future. This was conveyed by the Investment Committee Member for the Communication and Information Sector of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rizal Calvary Marimbo, in Jakarta, Monday, (2/3). Rizal explained, Japan as one of the leading investors in Indonesia. For that, it is not easy to defend. Especially at …