Yesterday's news roundup: Building Jakarta through science, nutrition as national defence, and elderly productivity
The following human-interest stories from yesterday remain relevant today, ranging from a proposal to build Jakarta using science and technology to National Elderly Day being used as momentum to realise productive senior citizens.
- Deputy Minister Stella: It is time to build Jakarta with science and technology
Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie said the present is an important momentum to build Jakarta with an approach grounded in science, research, and innovation.
- BGN: Nutritional resilience becomes a new pillar of national defence
The National Nutrition Agency stated that nutritional resilience is no longer viewed solely as a health issue but has become a crucial part of Indonesia’s national defence strategy, one of which is implemented through the Free Nutritious Meals Programme.
- Religious Affairs Minister emphasises eco-theology-based curriculum in religious education
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar stressed the importance of strengthening a religious education curriculum based on eco-theology, which holistically emphasises the relationship between humans, nature, and God within a single consciousness of values.
- Wednesday: Prabowo scheduled for working visit to Lampung to inaugurate regional hospital
President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled for a working visit to Krui City, Pesisir Barat Regency, Lampung, on Wednesday (10/6), to directly inspect and inaugurate a regional general hospital in the area.
- Population Minister: National Elderly Day is momentum to realise productive senior citizens
Minister of Population and Family Development/Head of BKKBN Wihaji said that the 30th National Elderly Day is a momentum to realise productive elderly citizens in order to welcome the demographic bonus.