The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, takes effect for Indonesia today, with the country putting new regulations in place, for its trade with other members of the world’s largest trade bloc, in terms of population and the size of economy and trade. So far, the trade pact has taken effect for 14 of the […]
Continue ReadingLearning from past experience, the government moves to fortify existing legislation to prevent exploitation and destruction of rainforests. Malaysia’s vast forests and their biodiversity serve vital and irreplaceable environmental functions. Long-term protection is particularly relevant to the rainforests which are part of the Sundaland forest cover, one of the largest in the world. Malaysian forests have been cleared to develop the […]
Continue ReadingThe Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) provided pump assistance for flood mitigation in Kaligawe area, Semarang City, Central Java Province. “Today, I brought in pumps from Bengawan Solo River, Serayu-Opak River, Cimanuk River, and from Jakarta as well,” PUPR Minister Basuki Hadimuljono informed after reviewing flood handling at Sringin River Pump House, Semarang City, […]
Continue ReadingThe Jakarta provincial government is finalizing the giant sea wall construction concept, as it is related to spatial planning and intersects with other provinces. “We sharpened the concept and leave it to the Ministry of Development Planning (Bappenas),” Acting Governor of Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono stated after chairing a meeting held to discuss the National […]
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