Maintaining Peopleâs Solidarity
In the midst of the strong pull of individualism, primordialism, or sectarianism, there is an increasing challenge to maintain solidarity in Indonesia.
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Residents from several sub-districts in Bima, Thursday (8/4/2021) delivered aid by motorbike to Monta District, which was hit by flash floods, Thursday (8/4/2021). Solidarity grows to help people who are grieving in disaster situations.
The country has faced several disasters in the past year, from pandemics to earthquakes. The difficult situation, however, has not quenched the peopleâs solidarity.
Social solidarity has grown and spread to all corners of the country. When flash floods hit Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, last week, people from many unaffected areas immediately volunteered to send aid, even though they had to travel tens of kilometers on motorcycles. Many people from various groups also raised funds for assistance.
The government is optimistic of ecotourism being among the driving forces for comprehensively implementing a green economy to boost Indonesia’s economic .
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DPD chief urges building contractors to be heedful of environment
8th April 2021 3 hours ago
Chief of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) A. A. La Nyalla Mahmud Mattalitti has appealed to building contractors to prioritize the quality of jobs and pay attention to the impact of jobs on the environment. (Antaranews.com/HO)
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