Indonesia

Special Staff of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Diaz Hendropriyono, said that there were exceptions for the children of ex-ISIS Indonesian citizens to return home. But not that easy, Diaz said there would be a strict selection and identification stage from the government which was reviewing any criteria that could repatriate the children of former ISIS citizens. “The …

PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) President Director Irfan Setiaputra ensured that there were no cancellations for muslims that would leave for umrah pilgrims. Tickets already booked do not expire after the termination of the Umrah Visa service by the Saudi Arabian government. The Company seeks to ensure that prospective pilgrims do not suffer financial losses. “We have agreed that there are …

Data shows that about 60 percent of village heads (kades) did not graduate from the High School (SMA). For this reason, the Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri) Tito Karnavian asked law enforcement agencies such as the police and prosecutors not to directly process the law of the village head who made mistakes in managing village fund administration. “The mismanagement of …

Formula E event that will be held in Jakarta still raising polemic. The Greater Jakarta Ombudsman suspected maladministration on the issuance of recommendation to use the venue for this car race event, that is in National Monument or Monas by the Restoration Trial Team (TSP). According to the Ombudsman Chairman Teguh Nugroho, that the alleged maladministration could be seen from …

As many 10 workers were arrested after The Jakarta Metropolitan Police raided a warehouse that using for manufacturing fake medical masks, on Friday in Cilincing, North Jakarta. However, the warehouse owner was not found according to Jakarta Metropolitan Police Spokesman Sen. Coms.Yusri Yunus told journalists. “The warehouse owner remains a fugitive. The police are seeking him,” Yusri said. Earlier, at …

South Korea’s local government in the Yeoudio region confirmed the existence of a case of positive patient COVID-19 (Corona Virus) on Thursday (02/27/2020) afternoon. This made the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) and the Indonesia Investment Promotion Center (IIPC) Office in Seoul temporarily close offline services. The spread of the virus is very close to the Indonesian Embassy and IIPC complex in …

The Saudi Arabian government decided to temporarily suspend the arrival of Umrah pilgrims from outside his country. This was revealed by the Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia on Thursday local time. The temporary suspension decision is an attempt by the Saudi Arabian government to prevent the spread of the corona virus. The suspension was based on the recommendation of the …

I Dewa Kadek Wiarsa Rakasandi officially Entered the ranks of the Commissioner of the General Election Commission (KPU) replaces Wahyu Setiawan who has the status of a suspect. The decision was taken through the DPR Plenary Meeting, Thursday (27/2). Chairman of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission II Ahmad Doli Kurnia previously read a report on the results of the …

The Indonesian crew members that were evacuated from the World Dream cruise ship in Hong Kong, which was released from quarantine on Feb. 9 will be placed to Island in Indonesia for observing coronavirus quarantine. Indonesian authorities are moving fast to ensure that the facilities on Sebaru Kecil Island are finished. As many 188 Indonesian crew member were transferred at …

The coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak has affected countries and businesses to make adjusments. National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is now considering to have new routes. Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra said his side was preparing new routes to cover the closure of several international flights following this virus outbreak. “We will introduce new routes as the replacement of the closed …