UNAIR NEWS – The debate surrounding employment age limits has become a prominent topic on the internet, particularly with numerous job openings specifying a maximum age of 25 years for applicants. Netizens have voiced concerns, considering this age restriction discriminatory. Is this really the case? Responding to the case, Gitadi Tegas Supramudyo, an expert in
UNAIR NEWS – The fourth vice-presidential debate in 2024 has ignited a public controversy regarding the ethical standards of the debate. Political Communication expert Dr. Suko Widodo Drs MSi from Universitas Airlangga shared his opinions in an exclusive interview with UNAIR NEWS on Monday, January 22, 2024. He believes that debate is a democratic tradition
UNAIR NEWS – The Health Ministry recently declared an extraordinary polio incident in response to reported cases of polio in three children from East Java and Central Java. These cases involve acute flaccid paralysis due to Type 2 poliovirus. Dr. Dominicus Husada DTM&H, MCTM(TP), SpA(K), a pediatrician from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), shared his professional insights
UNAIR NEWS – The government, through the Finance Ministry, has issued Finance Ministerial Regulation (PMK) No. 143/PMK/2023, imposing a 10 percent tax on electronic cigarettes effective as of January 1, 2024. The policy aims to control cigarette consumption, sparking debates in the community. Dr. Kurnia Dwi Artanti MSc, from the Faculty of Public Health (FKM)
UNAIR NEWS – Zenius, a key player in realizing the dreams of millions of students entering their desired public universities, announced a temporary shutdown of its operations in early 2024. The education technology startup cited operational challenges as the reason behind the closure. Zenius had previously undergone a significant downsizing of its workforce during the
UNAIR NEWS – The use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) feature spreads rapidly. Fintech companies first developed the feature and have now expanded to medium and large-scale banking corporations. Most recently, PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) and PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk launched their BNPL features by the end of 2023. Soon afterwards,
UNAIR NEWS – The World Health Organization’s statement on the ban on flavored vapes sparks heated discussion in the community. The ban was issued due to the severe impacts of vapes, compared to conventional cigarettes, on respiratory health. Addressing the issue, dr. Arief Bakhtiar SpP (K) FAPSR, Pulmonologist and Respiratory Medicine expert from the Faculty
UNAIR NEWS – The Ministry of Health has issued a regulation Number HK.01.07/MENKES/2193/2023 concerning COVID-19 Immunization on Monday, January 1, 2024. This regulation marks the shift from COVID-19 vaccination to a regular immunization program. Targeting vulnerable groups UNAIR Epidemiologist Laura Navika Yasmani SSi MSi Ph.D. shared her opinions on the matter. The immunization program is
UNAIR NEWS – The Java stingaree (Urolophus javanicus) was finally declared extinct. It was shocking as it became the first animal to go extinct due to human activity. Endangered species The Fisheries and Marine expert from Universitas Airlangga, Prof H M Amin Alamsjah Ir PhD, responded. The Java stingaree had long been categorized as an
UNAIR NEWS – The term “SGIE” became a talking point at the water cooler during the election debate, on Friday, December 22, 2023. Vice presidential candidate Gibran Rakabuming Raka raised a question to his rival, Muhaimin Iskandar about how to improve Indonesia’s ranking in SGIE. Gibran’s discussion about SGIE in the debate piqued the attention
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