#below poverty line

Collection of below poverty line news, found 124 news.

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Active generosity should be reflected in anti-poverty efforts

Over 74 years after it gained independence, Indonesia continues to face the challenge of poverty inflicting several ...

2,550 houses of poor families in Aceh's Langsa city get renovated

The Langsa city administration has facilitated 2,550 houses of poor families to get renovated through the Public Works ...

Social Affairs Ministry to cut poverty rate to below nine percent

The Social Affairs Ministry will continue to reduce the poverty rate to below nine percent, in accordance with the ...

State budget should encourage prosperity among Indonesian people

An economic observer at the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef), Enny Sri Hartati, said that the ...

FAO, Antara deliver briefing on animal-to-human diseases in Indonesia

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)'s  Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) ...

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Samsudin's modest life and surviving on sweet potatoes, bananas

A married couple, along with their five children, live below the poverty line in a dilapidated house in Pantoloan ...

One Million Sovereign Fishermen to become priority program

Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Panjaitan said he would prioritize the One Million Sovereign ...

Jakarta Governor Baswedan visits Dharma Bhakti temple

Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan visited the Dharma Bhakti temple (vihara) located in the Taman Sari area, West ...

Confucianism Council calls for modesty during Lunar New Year

The Indonesian Confucianism Council (Matakin) has called for modesty in celebrating the 2019 Lunar New ...

BKKBN instructed to control growth rate of Indonesia`s poor population

Vice President Jusuf Kalla has instructed the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) to focus on ...

Indonesia`s poverty rate expected to reach nine percent: minister

Indonesia has been striving to reduce its poverty rate that is expected to reach nine percent by the end of this year, ...

Special Report

Uncovering Xinjiang`s vocational "camp" (part two - end)

It was 7 a.m. in the city of Moyu, Western China, but the sun seemed to still be reluctant to shine upon the city. Amid ...

Special Report

Uncovering Xinjiang`s vocational "camp" (part one)

The hands of the clock pointed to the number 8, but the sun`s rays were covered. The chilly morning had a minimum ...

Minister of Religion gives awards to five inspiring teachers

Minister of Religion Lukman Hakim Syaifudin gave awards to five madrasa teachers for their inspiration and dedication ...

News Focus - Demographic bonus to have positive impact on society by Otniel Tamindael

Demographic bonus, or productive population dominance in Indonesia, is expected to have a positive impact on the ...