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Central Java disburses 151 tons of rice to extremely poor areas

The Central Java administration has disbursed 151 tons of rice from the government reserves to areas with extreme ...

Need presidential instruction to accelerate clean water access

Minister of Public Works and Public Housing, Basuki Hadimuljono, has underlined the need for a presidential instruction ...

Climate change can affect children's basic rights: Observer

Child observer in Makassar, South Sulawesi, DR Hadawiah Hatita, stated that climate change could affect children's ...

BPJS Kesehatan continues to develop services for participants

The Health Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) continues to develop various innovations to provide easy access for ...

Ministry urges Hong Kong to increase migrant workers' minimum wage

The Indonesian Manpower Ministry is pushing the Hong Kong authority to increase the minimum wage for Indonesian Migrant ...

Empowered mothers can fulfill children's rights: Ministry

The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection encourages mothers to become empowered women to fulfill ...

Government implements three strategies to lower extreme poverty

The government is applying three strategies in the form of decreasing the burden of poor families, increasing income, ...

Strengthening agriculture to support food security in new capital city

Indonesia's government currently prioritizes completing development of the new capital city (IKN) Nusantara, East ...

Minister asks residents in Semeru's disaster-prone areas to relocate

Coordinating Minister of Human Development and Cultural Affairs Muhadjir Effendy urged locals living in Mount ...

Violent games can lead to aggressive behavior in children: official

Online game addiction can make children more aggressive and individualistic, according to Amurwani Dwi Lestariningsih, ...

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To live frugally in moderation

Frugal living, a lifestyle adopted by ancestors since ages, is currently trending for its relevance amid economic ...

Central Java steps up entrepreneurial training to tackle poverty

The Central Java provincial government and the National Zakat Agency (Baznas) have intensified community empowerment ...

Psychosocial aid helps children with mental conditions: Minister

Psychosocial assistance can assist in mental recovery of vulnerable children ailing from severe illnesses, such as ...

BNPB grants Rp250 mln for Parigi Moutong flood handling efforts

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has allocated Rp 250 million (USD 16.8 thousand) to assist with efforts ...

Gov't explores the use of GPS bracelet for elderly hajj pilgrims

The government is exploring the use of hajj pilgrims identity bracelets equipped with global positioning system (GPS) ...