Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is encouraging the community to diversify cassava-based foods to reduce rice consumption in order to anticipate the threat of a global food crisis. “Apart from the many types and availability (of cassava), this tuber is a source of carbohydrates. Thus, the tuber can be a […]
Continue ReadingJakarta (ANTARA) – The equal participation of women and men is key for the welfare of a nation, deputy for gender equality at the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Lenny N. Rosalin, has said. “Equal and full participation of women and men is the key to the welfare and success of a nation,” […]
Continue ReadingJakarta (ANTARA) – Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian has issued a circular letter asking all governors, district heads, and mayors to provide financial assistance to the Cianjur district government to help earthquake victims. “(The aid should be given) in accordance with the financial capacity of each regional government as well as the mechanism stipulated […]
Continue ReadingYogyakarta (ANTARA) – The government of Yogyakarta city is distributing fuel cash assistance (BLT BBM) sourced from its regional budget (APBD) to 3,420 beneficiary families in the city. “Cash assistance (provided) due to rising fuel prices sourced from the Yogyakarta city regional budget is intended for poor families who have not received any social assistance,” […]
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