Pandemic

Pre-Employment Card for Laid-off workers, 34 firms closed temporarily for violating social restrictionsPre-Employment Card for Laid-off workers, 34 firms closed temporarily for violating social restrictions

Pre-Employment Card for Laid-off workers, 34 firms closed temporarily for violating social restrictions

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered massive layoffs globally, hammering industries, particularly in the tourism sector, and forcing closures…

April 22, 2020
Covid-19 Pandemic: Govt offers mental health consultation, IDI demands govt to hold massive testsCovid-19 Pandemic: Govt offers mental health consultation, IDI demands govt to hold massive tests

Covid-19 Pandemic: Govt offers mental health consultation, IDI demands govt to hold massive tests

In effort to handle impact due to coronavirus, the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) announced that it is currently offering public…

April 22, 2020
Towards Eidul Fitr 2020 in Covid-19 pandemic, President Jokowi bans ‘mudik’ to curb outbreakTowards Eidul Fitr 2020 in Covid-19 pandemic, President Jokowi bans ‘mudik’ to curb outbreak

Towards Eidul Fitr 2020 in Covid-19 pandemic, President Jokowi bans ‘mudik’ to curb outbreak

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has finally decided and officially barred - after much criticism - all citizens from traveling to…

April 21, 2020
PSBB and 38,822 prisoners released, special police team to handle rising crimesPSBB and 38,822 prisoners released, special police team to handle rising crimes

PSBB and 38,822 prisoners released, special police team to handle rising crimes

Covid-19 pandemic has affected to almost all aspects of the lives of the Indonesia's population. One of them is crimes,…

April 21, 2020
Thai jasmine rice export rises due to high demand in the last quarter of 2020Thai jasmine rice export rises due to high demand in the last quarter of 2020

Thai jasmine rice export rises due to high demand in the last quarter of 2020

The Thai Trade Centre (TTC) in Hong Kong said the price of Thai jasmine rice in the city has risen…

April 21, 2020
Alleged COVID-19 cash aid corruption, mafias on medical equipment importsAlleged COVID-19 cash aid corruption, mafias on medical equipment imports

Alleged COVID-19 cash aid corruption, mafias on medical equipment imports

There is an alleged corruption on the government’s COVID-19 aid that was distributed to residents directly affected by the pandemic.…

April 20, 2020
Govt’s distancing policy: Telcos ask for relief program, Pertamina & PGN set strategies to minimize lossesGovt’s distancing policy: Telcos ask for relief program, Pertamina & PGN set strategies to minimize losses

Govt’s distancing policy: Telcos ask for relief program, Pertamina & PGN set strategies to minimize losses

As a result of the government’s distancing policy, which among others, requires people to work from home, several business sectors…

April 20, 2020
Menko Marves Luhut still allows commuter line to operate during PSBB despite Greater Jakarta’s callsMenko Marves Luhut still allows commuter line to operate during PSBB despite Greater Jakarta’s calls

Menko Marves Luhut still allows commuter line to operate during PSBB despite Greater Jakarta’s calls

The Commuter Line rail service to continue operating during the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) in Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek). This is…

April 18, 2020
Drive-Thru Covid-19 Rapid Tests, and Peak Spread to Occur in May-JuneDrive-Thru Covid-19 Rapid Tests, and Peak Spread to Occur in May-June

Drive-Thru Covid-19 Rapid Tests, and Peak Spread to Occur in May-June

The rapid tests with drive-through facility have been opened by Siloam Hospitals Group and Lippo Malls Indonesia. The drive-through testing…

April 18, 2020
Social assistance and soup kitchen for affected families during large-scale social restrictionsSocial assistance and soup kitchen for affected families during large-scale social restrictions

Social assistance and soup kitchen for affected families during large-scale social restrictions

Cash assistance in Riau Province Social assistance will be provided to families that affected by outbreak of the novel coronavirus…

April 17, 2020