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Follow health protocols as health workers reel from exhaustion: Anies

Governor Anies Baswedan urged Jakartans to abide by health protocols by wearing masks, washing hands with soap, and ...

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As COVID cases spike, govt clamps down on public movement

The Indonesian government has decided to tighten restrictions on the movement of people in Java and Bali from January ...

Jakarta and 23 districts, cities to face tighter COVID-19 restrictions

Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto highlighted central government’s instruction to tighten ...

Minister announces tighter COVID-19 restrictions in Java, Bali

Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto spoke of restrictions being tightened in specific areas in ...

Sharia economy highly resistant to crisis: economist

Sharia national economy which relies on the real sector is highly resistant to a crisis situation, Professor Dian ...

State budget instrumental in helping public thwart pandemic's impact

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati gave due weightage to the state budget as a crucial instrument to help the ...

'Emergency brake' crucial to curb spike in coronavirus infections

In late August this year, Nadi, 47, saw a record number of mortal remains of COVID-19 patients arriving at the Pondok ...

Govt to extend aid distribution for low-wage workforce until Q2-2021

The government has planned to extend the disbursement of aid until the second quarter (Q2) of 2021 for formal workers, ...

Govt to ensure social assistance distribution continues next year

President Joko Widodo’s administration is working to ensure that the distribution of social assistance, as part ...

2021 fiscal policy will prioritize public welfare: Sri Mulyani

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has assured that the government's fiscal policy for 2021 will be directed ...

Government initiates disbursement of aid for low-wage workers

The government, on Monday, began the first phase of disbursement of aid for formal workers, with monthly income below ...

Bali hotels seek government stimulus to attract local tourists

The Indonesian Hotel General Manager Association’s (IHGMA's) Bali Chapter has pinned hopes on the government ...

SOE Minister Thohir encourages digitalization of logistic supply chain

State-owned Enterprises (SOE) Minister Erick Thohir has encouraged digitalization of the logistics supply chain to ...

President highlights digital infrastructure role during pandemic

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure, especially amid the ongoing ...

Govt to provide aid to 13.8 mln low-wage workers in Q3

Formal workers with an income of less than Rp5 million per month will receive government aid in the third quarter of ...