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Youths usher in 75th Independence Day by embracing personal freedom

Free and freedom are the two answers given by most youths in response to the question: what is a word you think about ...

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Independence Day amid COVID-19 in the eyes of Indonesian diplomats

Indonesian Ambassador to Colombia, Priyo Iswanto, delivered a heartfelt statement as part of his rendition of the 75th ...

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Indonesia challenged to resolve alcohol addiction in Papua

Alcohol consumption remains a serious problem in Papua though the liquor production, distribution, and sale have ...

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As wait for COVID-19 cure extends, face masks become priority

Even as countries race to develop vaccines against COVID-19, face masks — cloth or surgical — remain an ...

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A tale of Indonesian soldiers' care for boosting Papuans' literacy

owned school. The students and teachers warmly welcome t‏hese voluntary teachers. Edowardus Burman Tenjap, a ...

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Indigenous vaccine in the making

The world is racing against time for developing a vaccine against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which has ...

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Awaiting final fate of Papua, West Papua's special autonomy funds

The Papuan people are currently consolidating to show their supports for a necessity to evaluate and continue the ...

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Endeavoring for a balance between COVID-19 handling, economy recovery

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) opined that handling of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic must be conducted ...

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MSMEs shift to digital transformation amid COVID-19 pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world to a halt, with most individuals compelled to remain indoors and ...

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More armed Papuan rebels declare allegiance to Motherland

More and more armed Papuan rebels have surrendered and declared their allegiance to the Unitary State of the Republic ...

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Safeguarding Indonesian children from violence and COVID-19

The Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry observed National Children's Day (HAN), celebrated every ...

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UNESCO tag for Toba Caldera to boost N Sumatra tourism

Located in North Sumatra province, Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake on Earth. The ancient lake was formed ...

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Indonesia committed to simultaneously handling TB and COVID-19

Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelagic nation, with over 17 thousand islands and a population of some 267 ...

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Collaboration key to unblocking bottlenecks in medical goods trade

The COVID-19 pandemic and the global contest for securing medical supplies has posed several challenges for both ...

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Government links food security to national defense

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has cautioned that the COVID-19 pandemic is posing a serious threat to food ...

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'COVID-19 inhaler': scientists prescribe caution, further research

The Ministry of Agriculture recently announced its Veterinary Research Agency had successfully developed an ...

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After COVID shock, Indonesia moves to make health sector crisis-ready

The coronavirus pandemic, which first emerged in China in late 2019 and then spread rapidly across the globe, has ...

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Global community's growing chorus against Israel's annexation plan

Israel did not proceed with its planned July-1 annexation of parts of West Bank and Jordan Valley, Palestine, amid ...

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Timely budget spending crucial for economic recovery amid COVID-19

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) delivered a strong rebuke to ministers and leaders of state institutions over the slow ...

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A digital prescription for MSMEs amid COVID-19

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the backbone of the Indonesian economy, have been particularly ...