Worst may be yet to come as growth hits 19-year low
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For many people in coronavirus-stricken Indonesia, tuning into the government's daily press conference detailing the latest data on confirmed cases and deaths linked to Covid-19 has become a mundane ritual – an exercise in news consumption amid great uncertainty.
For some others who have lost their loved ones to the disease, however, the constantly updated statistics signify a void left in their private lives.
Behind every number that illustrates the magnitude of the current health emergency is an intimate story of resilience and perseverance in the face of a crisis.
Relatives of several COVID-19 patients who succumbed to the disease have spoken with The Jakarta Post. Here are their faces and stories.
Worst may be yet to come as growth hits 19-year low "The economy may grow between zero to 1 percent this year if economic activity does not pick up in the third quarter."
Tokopedia data breach exposes vulnerability of personal data "It's possible that other e-commerce platforms have been hacked too."
Jokowi issues Perppu to postpone 2020 regional elections amid outbreak Voting day was initially slated for Sept. 23.
From test kits to robots, Indonesia develops locally made devices to aid COVID-19 battle Some 50,000 more test kits will be made by June after the equipment passes the validation test through public use.
To help Indonesia's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, state-owned energy holding company Pertamina is building a makeshift hospital on its soccer field in Simprug, South Jakarta. The hospital will have a total of 300 beds and commence operation on June 1.
Indonesia targets local COVID-19 strain in Eijkman-led 2022 vaccine initiative The institute has been given a time frame of just 12 months starting in April, Eijkman director Amin Soebandrio told The Jakarta Post on Sunday.
Antigraft group urges KPK to investigate preemployment card program Critics have criticized the partner-selection process as opaque, with no open call for applicants or transparent selection criteria.
Indonesia's unemployment numbers rise to 6.88 million in February The unemployment data has yet to reflect the overall impact of the pandemic.
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