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A legislator opined that the government's large-scale social restriction and distancing policies to stem the spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had yet to be implemented optimally in several parts of Indonesia, including Jakarta. As quoted by Antara News Agency, Willy Aditya, a member of parliament from the National Democratic Party Faction, stated  on Monday  in Jakarta that the People’s Legislative Assembly (DPR) observes that the means of public transportation remain packed with passengers. The physical distancing measure cannot be applied as expected. In conversation with journalists after attending a meeting at the Defense Ministry, he highlighted the need for the Indonesian military (TNI) personnel to become fully involved in the government's efforts to contain the spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19)//Ant

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned as "racist" the comments by two French doctors who suggested a vaccine for the coronavirus could be tested in Africa. As quoted by BBC.com ( 07/4), Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated Africa can't and won't be a testing ground for any vaccine. The doctors' remarks during a TV debate sparked outrage, and they were accused of treating Africans like "human guinea pigs". One of them later issued an apology. When asked about the doctors' suggestion during the WHO's coronavirus briefing, Dr Tedros became visibly angry, calling it a hangover from the "colonial mentality"// BBC

Sixteen Indonesian musicians have collaborated on a song titled Menjaga Dunia (Safeguarding the World), dedicated to those battling the coronavirus pandemic in Indonesia and the rest of the world. The song, composed and produced by Ade, has been released on several digital platforms on Monday. The song has also been made available on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdjfBl2G3I8), ANTARA learned. The musicians who worked on the project are Rian "d'Masiv", Anji, Judika, Titi DJ, Lala Karmela, Vidi Aldiano, Pamungkas, Rizky Febian, Cita Citata, Ilham "HIVI!", Neida "HIVI!", Claudia Emmanuela, Ifan "Govinda", Ade "Govinda", Jeje "Govinda", and Dimas Joey//Ant

Trade Minister Agus Suparmanto has imposed relaxation on export and import regulation on health equipment and personal protection equipment (PPE), as a strategic move to solve the problem of their scarcity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As quoted by Antara News Agency, Minister Suparmanto noted in a statement on Monday that  four trade ministerial regulations have been revised in connection with the supply of health equipment, especially for medical workers at hospitals handling COVID-19 patients and to meet public demand in Indonesia. Trade Minister’s Regulation No. 34 of 2020 has temporarily banned the exports of antiseptic, mask raw material, PPE, masks, and ethyl alcohol, effective until June 30, 2020, as domestic demand has jumped owing to the pandemic. Trade Minister’s Regulation No. 28 of 2020 on the import of certain products has temporarily scrapped the obligation to submit a Surveyor Report (LS) for the import of masks and PPE products and other health equipment until June 30//Ant