Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 04:18 WIB

Commemorating 2024 International Labor Day in Jakarta

Workers from several labour confederations conducted peaceful rally to commemorate the International Labor Day on May 1 near the chariot statue in Central Jakarta. Thousands of workers voiced their aspirations and rights, united in solidarity to demand fair and just treatment in workplace and welfare for their fellow workers across Indonesia.

UPDATE

NEWS

Thousands of Joint Personnel Ready to Secure May Day commemoration

A total of 3,454 joint personnel from various agencies were deployed to secure the commemoration of the International Labor Day or May Day in Jakarta today, Wednesday (1/5).

POPULAR

Terrorism in Palestine

The Museum on Fire…

Balinese author Cok Sawitri dies at 55

CEREMONIAL

INFRAME

PROFILE

Captains of the Indonesian Thomas and Uber Cup team

Men’s doubles athlete Fajar Alfian and women’s doubles athlete Apriyani Rahayu were chosen as captains of the Thomas and Uber Indonesia team. This selection is based on the voting results of all athlete members of the team. 

SOCIAL CULTURE

Reverse Glass Painting Exhibition at Dia.lo.gue

Hermawan and Engel Tanzil, the owners of Dia.lo.gue gallery in Kemang, Jakarta launched a truly impressive exhibition of reverse glass paintings on the 3rd of February 2024. The exhibition will be open to the public until the 19th of April 2024 and is a visually as well as mentally appealing experience.  Reverse glass paintings are a special form of folk art in Indonesia that is both vibrant and charming. The artist paints an image on glass which is later viewed from the other side of the glass. Th glass paintings are often produced by untrained or even anonymous artists and are characterized by eye-catching colours with strong forms in simple designs with one-dimensional perspectives.

NATIONAL

Indonesia so far only has 17 international airports, here’s what Kemenhub has to say

According to the Transportation Ministry (Kemenhub), there are only 17 international airports in Indonesia, down from previously 34. Kemenhub spokesperson Adita Irawati said that the designation aims to spur the national aviation sector, which was badly affected by the pandemic. In addition, the decision has been discussed with the relevant ministries/agencies under the purview of the Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Ministry.

POLITICS

Gerindra affirms that Prabowo will complete his term as defense minister

Gerindra Party central executive committee chairman Sufmi Dasco Ahmad affirmed the party’s chairman Prabowo Subianto will not resign from the position of defense minister after having been elected president, per CNN Indonesia, Fri (26/4).

OPINION

Introducing KATULISTIWA, embodying intermestic activities with current world challenges

By giving thanks to the presence of Rabbi Allah Subhanahu wataála and conveying greetings and prayers to the chief of Allah’s messengers, Muhammad Sallallaahu álaihi wassalam, along with his family, friends, followers and God willing, all of us, the author is happy to be able to meet dear readers again in the year. This is by reissuing KATULISTIWA (Kumpulan Artikel akTUaLISasi dan ikhTIar jiWA – a Collection of Actualization and Writings of Soul Endeavors).

ECONOMY BUSINESS

HEALTHCARE

Accurate diagnosis increases cure rate

Every year, one million Indonesians choose to seek treatment abroad, spending almost IDR 170 trillion in foreign exchange. Many patients seek healthcare abroad as they distrust local practitioners and want a “second opinion” on their condition. Meanwhile, patients’ need for precision care demands continuous innovation from hospitals – their competitiveness is not limited to patient safety, superior service and sophisticated equipment, but also digitalization, good communication with health workers and the use of artificial intelligence. 

LIFESTYLE

WEEKEND GETAWAY

The historical and cultural tourism of Plaosan Temple

Plaosan Temple is one of the more interesting tourist destinations in Central Java, often visited for a cultural vacation by history enthusiasts. The Temple complex is located in Dukuh Plaosan, Bugisan Village, Prambanan District, Klaten Regency, Central Java. It is in fact within the area of Prambanan Temple. Built in the 9th century, the Prambanan Temple Complex is Indonesia’s largest Hindu temple complex. A distance of 1.5 kilometers stretches between the Plaosan Temple and the Prambanan Temple. 

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