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Jakarta launches free public transport for 15 groups of residents

The Jakarta Provincial Government has made public transportation free for 15 groups of residents. Governor Pramono ...

Free health checks offered to nearly two mln people so far: RI Govt

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has said that almost two million people have utilized the free health checks ...

Free Health Checks Program can help reduce smoker count: expert

The recently launched Free Health Checks program, which includes lung health examinations, can help Indonesia lower the ...

Govt to share 2024 childhood stunting prevalence figure next month

The figure for stunting prevalence among Indonesian children in 2024 is projected to be made public by January 2025, ...

Minister Widyantini calls for more inclusive public services

Minister of State Apparatus and Bureaucratic Reforms (PAN RB) Rini Widyantini called on all state institutions to ...

Indonesia gains Singaporean insight on inclusive public service

The Indonesian and Singaporean governments are committed to strengthening cooperation in the provision of inclusive ...

National Heroes Day: Minister urges nation to pursue common interest

Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf encouraged Indonesian people to prioritize common interests over selfish goals ...

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Caring for aging population with better policies, social awareness

The government commemorated National Elderly Day on May 26 by providing aid to thousands of senior citizens. Aside ...

Ministry supports effort to empower elderly for second innings at work

The Ministry of Social Affairs supports community empowerment efforts for the elderly to get the opportunity to work ...

Leaving elderly in nursing homes not Indonesian culture: Minister

Leaving the elderly in nursing homes is not part of the culture of the Indonesian nation, according to Minister of ...

Ministry offers social aid to elderly in Papua's Biak Numfor

The Ministry of Social Affairs handed over social assistance to a total of 378 senior citizens in Biak Numfor District, ...

Staying happy can help seniors maintain health: Minister Rismaharini

Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini encouraged senior citizens to be happy and to keep smiling, as it will help in ...

Minister instructs to form joint secretariat for serving elderly

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy instructed the related deputy to form a joint ...

Bappenas holds discussion on empowering senior citizens in Bali

The National Development Planning Ministry and National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) held a discussion on ...

Schools for elderly to reduce burden from aging population: Official

The National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) has said that the establishment of schools for the elderly ...