Important Emergency Numbers in Indonesia

Saving emergency numbers is extremely useful for everyone in case of an urgent situation. Tempo have published a list of 15 essential contacts that people in Indonesia need to save … just in case: According to the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) the Emergency Call Center 112 is available for the public to reach
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Plans for Roads in Nusantara to Charge EVs

According to reporting from Tempo, citing Antara News, the Ministry of Public Works and Housing’s task force for IKN Infrastructure Development has announced that the roads on Indonesia’s new capital of Nusantara, or IKN, will be able to charge electric vehicles.  The head of the task force, Danis Sumadilaga, mentioned that the IKN road will
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Power Plants Subject to Sanctions for Air Pollution in Jakarta

Local news have been covering the issue of Jakarta’s air pollution in the wake of recent damning reports suggesting Indonesia’s capital city is one of, if not the most polluted city in the world. The latest reporting from Tempo says that the government has started implementing policies to reduce air pollution in Jakarta. Environment and
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President: Huge Potential to Develop Green Economy

Speaking at the official opening of the 2023 Mahasabha XIII National Congress of the Indonesian Hindu Dharma Student Union (KMHDI) at the Tadulako University in Palu,  Central Sulawesi on Wednesday (30/08/23), President Jokowi encouraged KMHDI to support momentum for green economic transformation in Indonesia. “I ask KMHDI to prepare themselves to study science, learn about carbon
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President: Jakarta Ready to Host 43rd ASEAN Summit

Indonesian President Jokowi inspected the venue for the ASEAN Summit at JCC Senayan in Central Jakarta, on Friday morning, September 1, accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi, SOE Minister Erick Thohir, and National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, according to reporting from Tempo. “I have observed the preparations. It’s 99.9-percent ready to hold the
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Indonesia Passes Golden Visa Regulation

Local and regional newswires, including Tempo are reporting that Silmy Karim, Director General of Immigration at the Law and Human Rights Ministry has released details on the golden visa regulation as stipulated by the Indonesian government. This regulation is contained in Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation Number 22/2023 concerning Visas and Stay Permits, as well
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ChatGPT Boss Gets First Golden Visa

International newswires, including reporting by CoinGape, are saying that OpenAI CEO and ChatGPT Boss, Sam Altman has become the first foreigner to receive Indonesia’s newly introduced Golden Visa, which not only allows him a ten-year residency but also grants him VIP treatment at Indonesian airports. Besides the prestige of being the inaugural recipient, Altman gains several privileges with
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First Indonesia Sustainability Forum Wants Global Cooperation

According to a press release published by PRNewswire, world leaders, including Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape gathered in Jakarta on Thursday (07/09/23) to attend the first Indonesia Sustainability Forum (ISF), along with global sustainability experts, to discuss ways of striking a balance between growth and planet protection.   The Indonesian Government, through the Coordinating Ministry of
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Private Investors in IKN to Hold Groundbreaking Events This Year

Antara News are reporting that Head of the The Nusantara National Capital (IKN) Authority, Bambang Susantono has said to the House of Representative (DPR) in Jakarta that a number of collaborations have been established between private investors and his party and that there will be two groundbreaking events in the new capital by the end of this year
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Mount Bromo Remains Closed for Safety Reasons

Tempo are reporting that the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Great Hall (TNBTS) issued an announcement on Sunday evening (10/09/23), about the full closure of access to and/ or through the national park. The closure was put in effect on Sunday at 19:00 West Indonesia Time until further notice. Head of the TNBTS Administration Division, Septii Eka
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