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Conflicting storm forecast, Jokowi asks public to follow BMKG

The prediction by climate researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency’s (BRIN) Center for Climate and Atmospheric Research Erma Yulihastin that a massive storm would hit Greater Jakarta on Wednesday (28/12), was not proven despite having caused public panic. It has been ridiculed by the Indonesian netizens who initially amplified the warning.

BRIN to monitor extreme weather development in the next 6-12 hours

Erma Yulihastin, climatologist with the National Research and Innovation Agency’s (BRIN) Center for Climate and Atmospheric Research provided an update regarding extreme weather forecasts that will hit Greater Jakarta in the next few days.

Covid-19 cases on the wane, Indonesia is said to enter an endemic phase

Since it was first detected in Wuhan, China, at the end of 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus or better known as Covid-19 has infected most countries in the world. The viruses continue to mutate, causing the morbidity and mortality rate to rise. The World Health Organization (WHO) finally declared it as a pandemic.

A look back at key events in 2022

There were several key events that grabbed the public’s attention in 2022

President Jokowi tests driverless LRT covering 9km track

President Joko Widodo tested the Greater Jakarta Light Rail Transit (LRT) and conveyed his impression of the public transport system expected to begin operation next year.

Indonesian airline buys 30 Chinese-made aircrafts

Transnusa, an Indonesian airline launched in August 2005 bought 30 ARJ21-700 aircrafts made by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd (COMAC).

BI prepares Rp117T cash for Christmas, New Year

This is up by 5.8 percent compared to last year. Bank Indonesia (BI) deputy governor Aida Budiman said this is done to meet the increased need for Rupiah during the festive season, especially since the Covid-19 restrictions have been loosened and people’s mobility has almost returned to normal.

Indonesia, Vietnam agree on EEZ boundaries after 12 years

President Joko Widodo said that negotiations concerning Indonesia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) boundaries with Vietnam has been agreed by both countries based on The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Komnas Perempuan records hundreds of violence against Indonesian migrant workers

The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) recorded 813 cases of violence against Indonesian female migrant workers (PMI). Komnas Perempuan commissioner Satyawanti Mashudi said the findings were summarized in the commission’s 2016-22 annual report, reported Tribunnews, Thursday (22/12).

Transgender women face difficulties in getting social security

Discrimination against transgender women is still prevalent in the society. They are also often excluded from government programs, including the Workers Social Security (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan). This difficulty forces the transgender community to be more independent by supporting each other. This collective effort is also aimed at fighting for their basic rights as citizens.

Dozens of women demand PPRT bill to be ratified after having been stalled for 20 years

Rows of black umbrellas were displayed at the National Aspiration Park, Monas, Jakarta, Wednesday (21/12). The umbrellas were carried by dozens of women, most of whom wore kebaya and jarik (traditional Javanese cloth). The also carried posters containing screenshots of news about torture and bullying experienced by domestic workers (PRT).

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