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Nadiem: Bahasa Indonesia more appropriate as ASEAN official language
Education, Culture, Research and Technology Minister Nadiem Anwar Makarim said Bahasa Indonesia worthier to be considered as the official language of ASEAN because it has historical, legal and linguistic advantages.
Health Ministry: Omicron XE not here yet
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a possible new mutation of Covid-19 Omicron variant named Omicron XE, which is 10 percent more transmissible.
Indikator: Prabowo-Ganjar tops election candidacy simulation
Recent survey by Jakarta-based public opinion pollster Indikator Politik Indonesia (IPI) released on Sunday (3/4) showed that the pair Prabowo Subianto and Ganjar Pranowo were at the top.
Russia to extend ruble payment system beyond gas
After implementing ruble payment scheme for its gas exports, Russia seek to expand it to other commodities, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. This is part of Russia’s retaliatory measure against Western sanctions.
Indonesia, Malaysia agree on making Malay the official language of ASEAN
Indonesia and Malaysia reached an agreement to make Malay the official language of ASEAN. This means that it will be used as language for communication at international conferences held by the association of 10-member Southeast Asian states.
Gov’t officials and civil servants forbidden to do communal break fasting during Ramadan
Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas issued Circular Letter SE.08/2022 on guidelines for worship during Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr 2022 signed on Tuesday (29/3).
AG: Military retiree named a suspect in human rights violation in Pinai
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has named one suspect in the case of human rights violations in Paniai, Papua that occurred in 2014. “The suspect’s initials are IS. He is a military retiree. In 2014, he served as liaison officer at military district commands of Paniai,” said AGO’s junior attorney for special crimes Febrie Ardiansyah as quoted from Antara, Saturday (2/3).
MUI: Differences are a blessing
On the designation of 1st of Ramadan 1443 Hijriah as the start date of the fasting month of Ramadan in Indonesia, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) emphasizes that differences are blessings, something that needs not be debated.
Rain shaman phenomenon and appreciation from the MotoGP team
Rain shaman Raden Roro Istiati Wulandari, better known as Rara, stole the public spotlight when she performed a ritual to stop heavy rain at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia or MotoGP Mandalika 2022, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Sunday (3/20/2022).
President Jokowi urges practical climate change measures
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has expressed his hope that Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) country authorities can develop policies and more concrete ways to fight climate change. The President conveyed this at the opening of the 144th Session of the Assembly of The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings held at Mangupura Hall, Bali International Convention Center (BICC), Badung Regency, Bali, Sunday (3/20/2022).
Defense Minister Prabowo meets US Indo-Pacific Commander to discuss defense modernization
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto received a visit from the Commander of the United States Military Fleet in the Indo-Pacific (US Indo-Pacific Command/ USINDOPACOM) Admiral John C. Aquilino and his delegation, at the Defense Ministry building, Jakarta, Monday (3/21/2022).
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