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February
Voinews, Jakarta: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Tuesday that voting for the 2024 General Elections could be delayed in Demak, Central Java, and Paniai, Central Papua, due to disaster and logistics damage.
KPU member Betty Epsilon Idroos said that the commission is still awaiting the decision of the KPU Office in Demak regarding voting in view of the floods that hit the region for almost a week and displaced around 21,000 people.
"They said a decision has been made, and a letter will be sent to the KPU on whether they will hold make-up elections or not," she informed.
In addition to Demak, she said that voting could also potentially be postponed in Paniai due to damaged ballot papers. Therefore, make-up elections could likely be held later.
"The law allows for delays due to natural disasters or other disruptions, such as force majeure or compelling circumstances. We will see in what condition they are," she explained.
Idroos, however, did not confirm when the make-up elections will be held, saying her commission is still waiting for reports from the two regions.
Indonesia will hold the 2024 General Elections on February 14, with around 204.8 million voters expected to participate.
Voters will elect a president and vice president, as well as members of the House of Representatives (DPR), Regional Representatives Council (DPD), and Regional Legislative Councils (DPRD) at the province, city, and district levels. ( Antara)
February
Voinews, Jakarta: The Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that health facilities will be on alert round the clock during the 2024 General Elections on February 14.
"Community health centers (Puskesmas) and hospitals will stand ready for potential emergencies on February 14–15," said Siti Nadia Tarmizi, the ministry's Head of Public Communication and Service Bureau.
She said that the health facilities are being prepared to anticipate various unwanted events, such as emergencies, disasters, and social conflicts.
The ministry has also readied the Public Safety Center (PSC) 119 hotline as a form of preparedness.
Earlier, the ministry, along with the Healthcare and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan), carried out health screenings for the members of Vote Organizing Groups (KPPS) to minimize the risk of exhaustion among them while on duty.
"Those who are prioritized (to be selected) are people who do not have comorbidities or degenerative diseases or do not have chronic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, tuberculosis, kidney disease, stroke, malignancy, and lung disease," she informed.
She said that officers identified as having degenerative diseases will need to be examined by medical personnel and get a health certificate and a letter stating that their disease is under control.
The Health Ministry has also been implementing promotional and preventive health measures to minimize health risks during the elections, especially among election officers, since January 24.
Tarmizi said that her ministry has briefed KPPS officers about health facilities and ways to maintain good health by getting enough sleep and exercise, as well as eating enough and drinking sufficient water.
With these preparations, she expressed hope that the election process will run safely and smoothly.
Around 5.7 million KPPS members across the country have been prepared for the elections, in which around 204.8 million voters are expected to participate. ( Antara )
January
Jakarta (VOI News) Sex education for children is not taboo, as it is not just about relationships but also about the health of reproductive organs, according to the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN).
BKKBN Head, Hasto Wardoyo, said that people should know that 12 sexual and reproductive health rights are protected by an international regulation.
"Many people are planning to get pregnant but are unaware what the process of pregnancy is like," he said in a statement from BKKBN on Sunday.
January
Jakarta (VOI News) Vice President Ma'ruf Amin said universities must be future-oriented and teach knowledge that remains relevant in the future.
"Universities must be future-oriented. The knowledge taught today should be relevant and applicable to future conditions," he said when delivering a virtual speech at the 27th Undergraduate Ceremony of the Shalahuddin Al-Ayyubi Islamic College here on Sunday.
In his remarks, as monitored on the Vice Presidential Secretariat's YouTube channel broadcast, Amin said that educational institutions, including universities, should not only focus on the number of graduates but also the quality of their alumni.
He said the knowledge gained in universities should be used to help others and solve the nation's problems.
"Live the spirit of tolerance, respect diversity, and respect for differences in the frame of unity and solidity," he said.
VP Amin said both higher education students and lecturers must be able to become agents of kindness, pioneers of change, as well as role models for society.
"I invite all graduates to not only be passive witnesses but become a driving force in the national development," he said.
At the end of his speech, the Vice President advised the board of the Shalahuddin Al-Ayyubi Islamic College to continue to innovate and advance education.
"Shalahuddin Al-Ayyubi Islamic College needs to revive the culture of collaboration for innovation through partnerships with various educational institutions, the government, and other stakeholders," he said.
He expressed hope that the graduates of Shalahuddin Al-Ayyubi College can practice the knowledge they have gained and use it as resources to bring good to the people and the country.