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February
Indonesian General Election Voters in HK-Macau Records New History
Written by Daulat Pane
VOInews, Hong Kong: The 2024 Indonesian general election voting through polling stations for the Hong Kong and Macau regions of China officially closed on Tuesday night (13/2/2024). The polling stations closed at 19.00 local time.
February
Election delay likely in two regions due to floods, damaged papers
Written by andi permadiVoinews, 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
Health Ministry prepares for Feb 14 elections, facilities on standby
Written by andi permadiVoinews, 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 )
February
India Says Qatar Freed Eight Ex-Navy Personnel
Written by Rama Shidqi P.
VOInews.id: India's foreign ministry said Monday that Qatar had freed eight ex-navy personnel. As reported by AFP on Monday (12/2/2024), they had previously been arrested and sentenced to death, reportedly for spying for Israel.