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VOInews, Jakarta: The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) anticipates an increase in community mobility during the 2024 Vesak Day holiday. This anticipation is done by improving services and supervision, both in land, sea, air and rail transport.

"Ahead of the Vesak long holiday, from 23 to 26 May 2024, the Ministry of Transportation has prepared various efforts to ensure that public mobility can run smoothly, safely, comfortably and safely," said Ministry of Transportation Spokesperson Adita Irawati in Jakarta, Wednesday (22/5/2024).

As quoted from a written statement received on Wednesday (22/5/2024), the Ministry of Transport ensures the operation of transport by conducting vehicle safety checks or inspections (ramp checks). "In air transport, the Directorate of Air Transport directly conducts ramp checks at Soekarno Hatta Airport and Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport. In addition, ramp checks are also carried out by the Airport Authority in each region," wrote the Ministry of Transportation.

Furthermore, on land transport, checks are carried out on public buses and tourism buses. "The Ministry of Transport in coordination with the Korlantas Polri and the Regency / City Transportation Office has made efforts to curb the operation of public buses and tourism buses by prioritising road safety aspects. Meanwhile, users of land public transport services are encouraged to check the licence and roadworthiness of the fleet through the Mitra Darat application and spionam.dephub.go.id," he continued.

Safety and operational feasibility checks are also carried out on train and ship transportation. The Directorate General of Sea Transportation also increased supervision at ports throughout Indonesia through the Harbour Master and Port Authority (KSOP) Office, especially at tourist ports.

In addition, the Ministry has coordinated with stakeholders and transport operators to improve supervision and services at passenger density points, both at terminals, stations, airports and ports. "We continue to coordinate with operators of transportation facilities and infrastructure to maximise services to passengers. Officers at terminals, airports, stations and harbours will be increased, especially in areas that are congested and have the potential for long queues," Adita added.

On the other hand, the Ministry of Transport urges the public to always comply with applicable regulations, report if they find a problematic fleet, and anticipate the potential for bad weather during the trip.

VOInews, Jakarta: Yemen plans to build an Indonesia-Yemen Cultural Centre (Markaz ar Tsaqafah al Indunisi wal Yamani) to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries. The plan was revealed by the Yemeni Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Dr Abdulghani Nassr Ali Al Shamiri to Voice of Indonesia on Friday (17/5/2024) in Jakarta. "The Yemeni government strongly encourages the construction of the Indonesia-Yemen Cultural Centre here in Indonesia. And this will strengthen cultural relations between the two nations," Ambassador Abdulghani Nassr Ali said. 

Ambassador Abdulghani Nassr Ali believes the Yemen-Indonesia Cultural Centre will further strengthen cultural cooperation, education and other sectors more intensively and better in the future. The construction of the Indonesia-Yemen Cultural Centre is planned to be completed by the end of 2024. "Insha Allah, the construction of the Indonesian-Yemeni Cultural Centre will be built by the end of 2024 in Jakarta and there will be (followed by) branches in other major cities," Ambassador Abdulghani Nassr Ali said. 

It is known that the relationship between Indonesia and Yemen has been established since the 9th century through trade and Islamic propagation. Ambassador Abdulghani Nassr Ali praised the success of the early generation of Yemenis in Indonesia who were able to present a good portrait for the Yemeni and Indonesian people through noble morals and good relationships so as to successfully preach Islam through a cultural approach. 

VOInews, Jakarta: Yemen plans to build an Indonesia-Yemen Cultural Centre (Markaz ar Tsaqafah al Indunisi wal Yamani) to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries. The plan was revealed by the Yemeni Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Dr Abdulghani Nassr Ali Al Shamiri to Voice of Indonesia on Friday (17/5/2024) in Jakarta. "The Yemeni government strongly encourages the construction of the Indonesia-Yemen Cultural Centre here in Indonesia. And this will strengthen cultural relations between the two nations," Ambassador Abdulghani Nassr Ali said. 

Ambassador Abdulghani Nassr Ali believes the Yemen-Indonesia Cultural Centre will further strengthen cultural cooperation, education and other sectors more intensively and better in the future. The construction of the Indonesia-Yemen Cultural Centre is planned to be completed by the end of 2024. "Insha Allah, the construction of the Indonesian-Yemeni Cultural Centre will be built by the end of 2024 in Jakarta and there will be (followed by) branches in other major cities," Ambassador Abdulghani Nassr Ali said. 

It is known that the relationship between Indonesia and Yemen has been established since the 9th century through trade and Islamic propagation. Ambassador Abdulghani Nassr Ali praised the success of the early generation of Yemenis in Indonesia who were able to present a good portrait for the Yemeni and Indonesian people through noble morals and good relationships so as to successfully preach Islam through a cultural approach. 

VOInews, Jakarta: Indonesian hajj pilgrims need to be aware of the transmission of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), which is caused by the Middle East respiratory syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

According to a press release from the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes), Thursday (16/5/2024) the MERS-CoV virus is sourced from camels. "MERS-CoV has been identified and associated with human infection from camel mounts in several Middle Eastern, African and South Asian countries," wrote the Indonesian Ministry of Health. 

Most confirmed cases of MERS, according to the Ministry of Health, experience severe acute respiratory syndrome. The initial symptoms most often found, namely fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Some cases also have symptoms of diarrhoea and nausea or vomiting. In addition, severe complications can include pneumonia and kidney failure. 

Previously, Director of Health Quarantine Surveillance at the Directorate General of Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, Dr Achmad Farchanny Tri Adryanto, M.K.M in Jakarta, on Tuesday (14/5) said that hajj pilgrims who suffer from fevre or headache should report their condition to the Indonesian Hajj Health Workers (TKHI). "All infectious diseases due to viruses and bacteria are generally preceded by fever. It is very important, and we have also conveyed this to our hajj pilgrims, if they start to feel unwell, start to feel feverish, they must immediately report to their TKHI in the kloter to get further examination and treatment," Farchanny said.

According to Farchanny, when hajj pilgrims are examined by health workers or doctors, questions that will be explored more deeply include the history of the pilgrims' contact with camels and the history of consumption of products from camels. The potential for transmission of MERS-CoV, continued Farchanny, is mainly transmission from virus-carrying animals to humans. However, there is a possibility of transmission from human to human. "The criteria for human-to-human transmission of MERS-CoV is the first when there is close contact between the patient and his family members at home. Second, there is close contact between the patient and health workers at the hospital or health facilities," he said.

Given the potential for MERS-CoV transmission, Farchanny urged pilgrims to always take precautions. First, always wear a mask when in crowded places. Second, always implement a Clean and Healthy Lifestyle (PHBS), especially washing hands with soap or using hand sanitiser. Third, avoid contact with camels. "In addition, maintain your physical condition because Hajj is a physical act of worship. Don't forget to get enough rest, don't be forced to travel. MERS-CoV is a virus, if our immune system is good, the potential for transmission will be small," said Farchanny.

Source: Indonesian Ministry of Health