Indonesia has officially nominated Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin for the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), in a major push to reform global health governance and amplify the voice of developing nations.
Indonesia has yet to discuss an offer from Malaysia to help tackle forest and land fires, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Dudung Abdurachman said on Monday.
Authorities are urging tougher action against drug-related problems, online scams, robbery and other social ills. They urge police to crack down on entertainment venues operating beyond permitted hours.
The government is trying to resolve the labour shortage as businesses struggle to recruit workers. Many Laotians prefer overseas jobs due to better wages and living conditions.