Yesterday's highlights: child protection and character-building through literature

The Ministry of Social Affairs is preparing psychosocial support for the child and family of a suspected chicken thief who was killed by a mob in Baturiti, Tabanan Regency, Bali. Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, known as Gus Ipul, confirmed the assistance.

In Ciamis, West Java, the Kuta Traditional Village is teaching young people to preserve customs and traditions through social media, using a sustainable approach via a Cultural School programme.

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti stated that literature plays a crucial role in character building, developing emotional intelligence, and strengthening students’ literacy.

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed there is no tsunami threat to Indonesia following a 6.8 magnitude tectonic earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on Tuesday evening local time.

The Jayapura Regency Government in Papua is strengthening synergy with universities and the community to support sustainable transmigration area development.