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President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asked for a simulation on easing large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) starting at the end of May. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asked for a simulation on easing large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) starting at the end of May, coordinating with the Task Force for the Acceleration of Covid-19 Handling

There are at least 15 foreigners who died of Covid-19 in Indonesia, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA On 11 March, the Indonesian government revealed the first death of a foreign citizen in Indonesia due to Covid-19: a 53 years old female British citizen in Bali. The death of the

To stay well and safe in times of a pandemic, Indonesians are doing whatever it takes including changing the way they shop. Unsplash/NOW!JAKARTA Shopping and cooking trends have undeniably been impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak. Behavioural shifts amongst Indonesians are likely to change permanently during these times, as they grapple with uncertainty about the impact

This is a special time for Muslims to light up their own homes with more worship, reflect on themselves and do the good deeds during self-quarantine and isolation to reach true victory on Eid al-Fitr and be ready to become new human beings. Unsplash/NOW!JAKARA Ramadan is the most special month for Muslims. A holy month

As the Covid-19 outbreak has been rapidly transmitted throughout Indonesia, so it is for the impacts on people suffering from mental health issues. Photo by christopher lemercier on Unsplash/NOW!JAKARTA As the Covid-19 outbreak has been rapidly transmitted throughout Indonesia, so it is for the impacts on people suffering from mental health issues. To aid you and your communities during

The Ministry of Tourism and Economy Creative has activated an integrated crisis centre as a lane of communication and education for people to suppress the impact of Covid-19 for tourism and economy creative industry. Photo courtesy of Communication Bureau of Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/NOW!JAKARTA According to the Ministry of Tourism and Economy Creative’s Spokesperson

A woman is sitting nearby Grand Indonesia with a full mask on. As Indonesia’s Covid-19 death toll passes 200, Jakarta is starting to impose large-scale social restrictions as a significant measure for disease mitigation. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Entering four weeks of social distancing, the Covid-19 crisis in Jakarta has been dire with continually rising number

If the first of April is the April Fools Day, the second is the day for “Facts”. Today, the world celebrated the International Fact-Checking Day, and here’s what you can expect. Unsplash/NOW!JAKARTA The International Fact-Checking Day was initiated on June 2014 – in political years. The idea was a light-hearted way to call attention to

Follow @disrupto.id and join their interesting and attractive talkshow series Humans vs Virus. Photo courtesy of unsplash.com/NOWJAKARTA The recent ‘working from home’ or ‘stay at home’ regulations to sever the spread of the corona virus, forces humans to find alternative ways to stay connected with what’s happening around them. Those who are usually on their social media now

The Embassy of Kuwait in Indonesia through its Chargé d'affaires Abdulwahab Alsenan is restricting travel from and to the State of Kuwait. Photo courtesy of Embassy of Kuwait in Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA In support of preventing the spread of Covid-19 outbreak, the Kuwait government in Indonesia through its Chargé d'affaires Abdulwahab Alsenan is restricting travel from and to

Illustration of empty roads due to large-scale social restrictions. Photo courtesy of unsplash.com/NOWJAKARTA The government continues its efforts in responding to the Covid-19 outbreak in Indonesia, including breaking the chain of transmission. President Joko Widodo expected that the large-scale social restrictions and physical restrictions policy to be implemented more rigorously, more disciplined and more effectively.

Illustration of medical workers wearing personal protective equipment. Photo courtesy of unsplash.com/NOWJAKARTA President Joko Widodo pointed out that the protection of health workers and the provision of medicines and healthcare equipment is top priority. He emphasised on this concern when chairing a limited meeting to discuss the response to the Covid-19 pandemic by teleconference at