Indonesian VP reviews free health check program in Cirebon
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reviewed the implementation of the government’s Free Health Check (CKG) program at a high school in Cirebon, West Java, on Friday. During his visit, he...
Over 200 investors eye Indonesia’s waste to energy projects
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara has revealed that more than 204 investors have expressed interest in developing the Electricity Generating Waste Processing (PSEL) program. Speaking to reporters in Jakarta on Friday, Danantara...
Indonesia launches elite leadership training for regional heads
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) has launched a national training program aimed at strengthening the leadership and public service competencies of regional heads across Indonesia. The initiative was formalized through...
Bio Farma strengthens global vaccine development through DCVMN
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s state-owned vaccine manufacturer Bio Farma is strengthening global vaccine development through its role in the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network (DCVMN), underscoring the nation’s growing influence in global health collaboration....
Free meal program in Riau Islands on track to fight stunting: minister
Batam, Riau Islands (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Minister for Population and Family Development, Wihaji, praised the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program in Riau Islands, highlighting its effective delivery through integrated community health posts to prevent stunting....
Indonesia strengthens workplace safety with new national initiatives
Bandung, West Java (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Manpower Minister Yassierli said Friday that the government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the country’s occupational safety and health (OSH) system through a series of strategic reforms...
Indonesia, Brazil sign deal to boost farm trade, biosecurity
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to enhance cooperation in sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures and product certification, aiming to expand agricultural trade and strengthen biosecurity systems....
Budget cuts won’t affect health, education services: Pramono
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo confirmed that next year’s budget cuts will not affect the health and education sectors. “Budget efficiency in the regional budget will only apply to physical projects considered...
Indonesia’s UMKM export program hits USD108.8 million in deals
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s small-business export program, UMKM BISA Ekspor, generated USD108.82 million in transactions, equivalent to about 1.8 trillion rupiah, the Trade Ministry said Thursday. The program recorded USD55.95 million in confirmed purchase...
Indonesia continues relocation of Cesium-137-affected residents
Serang, Banten (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is preparing the second phase of relocation for eight families in Cikande, Banten, who were exposed to radioactive Cesium-137 (Cs-137). Deputy for Pollution and Environmental Damage Control at...