Higher forest fires risk as Indonesia heads to potentially dry 2023
According to government data, about 202,617 ha of land and forest were burned between Jan to Nov 2022, compared to 358,867 ha throughout 2021.
A. Muh. Ibnu Aqil
Caution urged after lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions
President “Jokowi” noted that despite lifting the curbs, health emergency status of Covid-19 is in place as the pandemic is not over yet.
Indonesia abstains to champion dialogue as UN expels Iran from women’s commission
The resolution came after months of protests that were triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody after she was arrested for violating the country’s strict dress…
Indonesia, US to launch $50 million partnership toward 2030 carbon sink goal
It aims to support the environment ministry’s priorities to build and maintain sustainable and equitable natural resource management.
Indonesia, Pacific nations commit to strengthening ties
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said the Bali Message contained the commitments of Indonesia and Pacific nations to strengthen their partnerships.
Jokowi appoints special envoy for poverty eradication, food security
Experts expect the post to lay the groundwork for strong collaboration between different government institutions that has been so far lacking.
Four firms named suspects in Indonesia’s acute kidney injury cases
As of November 15, Indonesia's health ministry recorded the total cases of acute kidney injury at 324.
Indonesia faces the music at UN human rights review
The countries conducting the review at the UN headquarters raised concerns about rights violations in Papua, citing reports of escalating violence.
Calls grow for Indonesia to engage with Myanmar’s NUG as incoming Asean chair
While Indonesia would be next year’s chair, it would still be bound by the decisions made at the upcoming Asean Summit.
Covid-19 curbs to continue as cases climb, says Luhut
The minister urged caution and reevaluation as the past week had seen the rise of new daily cases.