Indonesia

A community organization (ormas) called Kandang Wesi Tunggul Rahayu in the city of Garut, West Java, was caught changing the national emblem of Indonesia and printing its own money. Head of National Unity, Politics, and Community Protection Agency (Kesbangpolinmas) Garut, Wahyudidjaya, confirmed the existence of a community organization with issue of national emblem and money in his area. Wahyu explained …

The Indonesian government said it would delay the planning of a new capital city development plan in East Kalimantan. Minister of National Development Planning/Head of the Indonesian National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa said the postponement of the development plan was carried out because the government was still focused on solving the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, North Penajam Paser Regency …

On Tuesday, September 8, the police investigated the drowning incident of two junior high school students while swimming in a former mine pit, Krayan Makmur Village, Sub-district Long Ikis, Paser Regency, East Kalimantan on Sunday, September 6. The initials MR (14) and MAP (14) became victims of drowning in the former black gold mine. Apart from them AB (14), MHI …

On Monday, September 7, the Malaysian Government imposed a ban on Indonesian citizens holding Long Term Passes from entering their country. The Malaysian Defense Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the entry ban on Tuesday, 1 September, and took effect yesterday. Not only Indonesia, India and the Philippines are also prohibited from entering Malaysia. The two countries are also known to …

Malaysia imposed a ban on Indonesian citizens starting today, Monday, September 7. The uncontrolled condition of COVID-19 in Indonesia is thought to have made Malaysia prohibit the entry of Indonesian citizens. Apart from Indonesia, citizens of India and the Philippines are also prohibited by Malaysia. The two countries are known to have not been able to reduce the rate of …

Indonesia has recorded seven times exceeding the 3,000 positive cases of COVID-19 in a day. Among them happened in the last five days in a row. National COVID-19 Task Force Spokesperson, Wiku Adisasmito, explained that this figure was due to an increase in a community activity that was not accompanied by the awareness of the application of health protocols. “The …

House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker who also the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Central Executive Board, Puan Maharani received sharp attention and criticism because of her speech. In the speech, Puan said that West Sumatra could become a province that supports Pancasila. “Hopefully West Sumatra can become a province that supports the Pancasila state, Bismillahirrahmanirrahim (in the name of …

The government plans to combine a national identification number (NIK) and a taxpayer registration number (NPWP). This plan is in line with the government’s program to implement a single identity or Single Identity Number (SIN). Director-General of Taxes Suryo Utomo explained that the process of merging NIK and NPWP is currently still running. Combining NIK and NPWP into one single …

The chairman of the House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani received sharp attention and criticism regarding her speech which offended the people of West Sumatra. In the speech, Puan hoped that West Sumatra could become a province that supports Pancasila. “Hopefully West Sumatra can become a province that supports the Pancasila state, Bismillahirrohmanirrohim (in the name of God). Freedom,” said …

Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and Chief Executive of the Committee for Handling COVID-19 and Economic Recovery Erick Thohir confirmed that 93 million people will receive the COVID-19 vaccine from the government for free. The people who will get free vaccines are those who currently active as members of the Healthcare and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan). The Indonesian government …