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The true new normal: Why Indonesians are sick of flimsy lockdowns

After mixed reviews of the government’s handling of Covid-19, Indonesians are sliding into apathy and barely concealed desperation.

Many have contracted the Omicron variant themselves, putting more pressure on already understaffed health facilities.

The meeting would be preceded by a meeting of finance ministry and central bank deputies from Feb 15 to 16.

For the first time, Indonesia will hold this general election in the same year as its nationwide regional elections.

As of Jan 2021, 68 central banks have publicly announced that they were working on their own central bank digital currency.

Officials said all Rohingya refugees in Aceh were under the responsibility of the UN's refugee agency.

Indonesia's recent procurement plans spotlight a growing arms race in the Indo-Pacific region.

Of the newly discovered species, animals made up the large share, with 75 new species that include beetles, shrews, snakes, worms and fish.

The paper says it is about time for the Dutch to come to terms with their centuries of colonialism of Indonesia.

The paper says both sides seem reluctant to find a win-win solution that would provide legal certainty for all involved.