India will host the second edition of the WHO World Summit on Traditional Medicine from December 17 to 19, bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners and indigenous knowledge holders from around the world to deliberate on the future of holistic health and wellness. Screenshot from the video. Scores of people, including delegates, were evacuated from Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where the World Health Organization (WHO) World Summit on Traditional Medicine was underway. A video shared by news agency PTI shows delegates leaving the convention center. India is hosting the second edition of the WHO World Summit on Traditional Medicine from December 17 to 19, bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners and indigenous knowledge holders from around the world to deliberate on the future of holistic health and wellness, according to DD News. ‘Restoring Balance’ The three-day event is jointly organized by the WHO and the Ministry of Ayush and is being held in New Delhi under the theme “Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Wellness.” The summit follows the first edition held in 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The government noted that the summit comes at a time when health systems worldwide are under increasing pressure due to unequal access to health care, environmental pressures and the rising incidence of chronic diseases. Discussions focused on reaffirming the role of Traditional Medicine, while anchoring it in scientific evidence, ethical management and validated practices. In line with WHO’s Global Strategy for Traditional Medicine 2025–2034, the summit explores how traditional medicine can contribute to human-centred healthcare and planetary health. Policymakers and experts discuss policy pathways, emerging scientific research and innovations to support the safe and effective integration of Traditional Medicine into national health systems. The program opened with a high-level plenary session on restoring balance, addressing gaps in governance, knowledge, access and environmental sustainability, while exploring pathways to more resilient and inclusive global health systems. Subsequent sessions focus on research, innovation, investment and regulatory frameworks to strengthen Traditional Medicine as an evidence-based contributor to sustainable development and universal health coverage. A key theme of the summit is the integration of Traditional Medicine into primary health care systems, drawing on experiences from regions such as Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific. Speakers emphasize the importance of quality assurance, strong governance mechanisms and international regulatory cooperation. The summit also addresses issues related to accountability, standards and data governance, including the ethical and responsible use of digital technology and artificial intelligence. Emphasis is placed on respect for indigenous and traditional knowledge, the protection of biodiversity, the safeguarding of intellectual property rights and ensuring the ethical use of medicinal resources. More than 170 expert speakers participate in more than 25 sessions, with 21 selected innovations from different regions on display. The event attracted participation from over 100 countries, including government leaders, scientists, traditional medicine practitioners, indigenous community representatives, industry stakeholders and civil society organisations. Held in a hybrid format, the summit allows for both in-person and virtual participation. Key outcomes are expected to include the announcement of new initiatives, collaborations and engagements aimed at strengthening global collaboration and expanding the evidence base for traditional medicine. According to the government, the 2025 summit aims to promote a shared global vision for balanced, inclusive and sustainable health systems by bringing together diverse knowledge systems at a critical moment for global health.

India vs South Africa 4th T20I STRAIGHT SCORE: After a satisfying win in Dharamsala, India will take on South Africa in the fourth T20I, looking to seal the series. The India vs South Africa 4th T20I starts from 19:00 IST. India vs South Africa 4th T20I STRAIGHT SCORE: India lead the series 2-1. After an action-packed day in Abu Dhabi for the IPL auction, it’s time to refocus on India vs South Africa T20I series as both teams square off in the penultimate match at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. After winning in Dharamsala, India lead the series 2-1 and a win today will seal the deal for Suryakumar Yadav’s men. For India, the Men in Blue will have some changes after Axar Patel has been ruled out for the rest of the series. There was also no official communication about Jasprit Bumrah’s availability after he missed the third match. Shivam Dube said that he ‘thinks’ Bumrah is likely to play. How to watch India vs South Africa 4th T20I? The India vs South Africa 4th T20I will be telecast live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming of India vs South Africa 4th T20I will be available on JioStar app and website. India vs South Africa 4th T20I probable XIs India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Harshit Rana/ Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy de Kstan, Varun Chakaravarthy, South Africa, A Quintiden Markstan, A Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman 17 Dec 2025, 16:16:33 IST India vs South Africa 4th T20I LIVE: What happened in 3rd match? India lead the series 2-1. After being locked at 1-1, the Indians dished out a superb bowling performance to bowl out the opposition for just 117 runs. India went home easily. A win on Wednesday would seal the series for India. 17 Dec 2025, 16:09:21 IST India vs South Africa 4th T20I LIVE: Hello Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the fourth T20I between India and South Africa at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

Copyright © HT Digital Streams Limited All rights reserved. Manish Joshi 2 min read 17 Dec 2025, 16:03 IST Shares of PB Fintech Ltd have fallen over 7% over the past two trading sessions. (Bloomberg) Summary After barely recovering from GST-related disruptions, PB Fintech faces fresh uncertainty from the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, which could pressure commissions, earnings visibility and valuations. Shares of PB Fintech Ltd have fallen more than 7% over the past two trading sessions as the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025 emerges as a potential headwind. The stock has only just started to recover from recent changes in the goods and services tax (GST). Before diving into the insurance bill, it’s worth understanding the impact of GST. PB Fintech’s online insurance broking business, policybazaar.com, earns commissions from insurance companies. Since 22 September, collection of insurance premiums has been exempt from GST, meaning that the GST paid on commission is no longer available as an input tax credit. This has increased costs for insurers, some of whom may offset the impact by reducing commissions paid to brokers. The exact extent of commission reductions due to GST changes, if any, is likely to be reflected in Q3FY26 results, or at the latest, in Q4FY26. In the midst of this, the implementation of the insurance bill may present a new challenge. The bill was introduced to empower the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) to limit the commission costs of insurance companies. Here is a more relevant concern about front loading of commissions that needs to be addressed by Irdai. Front-loading is the practice of paying the agent higher commission in the first year after landing a new client, which decreases in subsequent years. There is a need to equalize the commission paid over the term of the policy to incentivize agents to ensure that the customer stays with the policy throughout the term. Any such move could hit policybazaar.com, PB Fintech’s key cash cow that funds other loss-making ventures. Policybazaar.com contributed nearly 89% of Q2FY26 core online business revenue at ₹852 crore, with the remaining coming from paisabazaar.com. Policybazaar.com’s revenue grew 37% year-on-year, while paisabazaar.com’s fell 22%. The receipt rate for policybazaar.com or percentage of commission earned from blended premium (fresh plus renewal) was largely unchanged year-on-year at 16% in Q2FY26. If policybazaar.com grows its FY26 premium collection by 35%, based on H1 growth rate, to ₹22,000 crore, but the average commission rate of 16% falls by 100 basis points, the revenue impact could be ₹220 crore. This entire revenue loss flows through to Ebitda as there is no corresponding drop in costs. Consequently, the FY27 Bloomberg consensus estimate of ₹1,187 crore is at risk of being lowered. Investors will start discounting concerns about the long-term effect of Irdai’s commission cap move. But if commission rates are indeed reduced by Irdai, it is unlikely that insurance companies will be allowed to retain the benefit. This will be passed on to customers in the form of lower insurance premium, which should boost PB Fintech’s commission income through higher premium collection. Overall, the earnings picture remains fluid as there could be a double whammy if insurance companies opt to reduce commission rate due to the GST changes and a regulatory push from Irdai. This is all the more reason for investors to be cautious about already inflated valuations. PB Fintech is quoted at a PEG (price/earnings to growth) ratio of 1.6x based on Motilal Oswal Financial Services’ FY27 estimates, which is higher than fintech company One 97 Communications Ltd’s (Paytm) 1.3x valuation. Get all the Business News, Market News, Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on Live Mint. Download the Mint News app to get daily market updates. more topics #market to maket #PB Fintech #market #stock market #stock #news Read next story

Copyright © HT Digital Streams Limited All rights reserved. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran addresses the 15th CII Global Higher Education Summit in New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: PTI Summary The CEA’s remarks come against the backdrop of the government’s move to overhaul higher education regulation through the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025. India’s Chief Economic Adviser Anantha Nageswaran has called for states to play a bigger role in driving the next phase of higher education reform in India Long-term growth will depend on how quickly universities respond to changing economic conditions and adapt to technological realities. Speaking at the CII Global Higher Education Summit in New Delhi, Nageswaran said states must move away from a high-control approach to stewardship, address faculty shortages through flexible mechanisms such as professorships, and shift the focus of regulations from inputs to outcomes. A Professor of Practice is a specialized faculty position designed to bring industry experts, practitioners, and professionals directly into the classroom. He also emphasized the need for a more entrepreneurial approach to public administration, and that financing of higher education institutions should be based on differentiated roles and measurable outcomes rather than uniform rules. Regulatory review The CEA’s comments come against the backdrop of the government’s move to review higher education regulation through the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, which aims to reduce regulatory control, strengthen accreditation and shift oversight to outcomes, while giving institutions greater autonomy. The bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 15 and referred to a joint parliamentary committee for wider scrutiny. The bill seeks to replace the existing regulator-heavy framework by creating a single overarching body for higher education and doing away with multiple layers of control. Its focus areas include reducing regulatory oversight, shifting from input-based to outcome-based regulation, improving institutional autonomy, promoting multidisciplinary education and research, and improving transparency and accountability in line with the National Education Policy, 2020. Experts divided on new bill Some educators and start-up founders welcomed the central criticism while others welcomed the central criticism. Dr Sanjeet Singh, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Marwadi University, a private university in Rajkot, said: “The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill is a decisive step in repositioning Indian higher education from degree-focused learning to capability-led nation-building. It empowers universities to transform research into real global patent impact. ethical innovators and globally competitive talent for India’s future.” Arjun Mohan, founder of startup consultancy EdStart, said: “The UGC’s role as both an awarding authority and a regulator has been somewhat complicated. Moving towards a clearer, cleaner regulatory structure is a positive step as it brings more transparency and clarity in oversight and registration.” He added that the bill seeks to replace the UGC-led model by clearly separating regulation, accreditation and funding functions under a streamlined institutional framework. However, Dr Shyma Jose, assistant professor of economics at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, said: “The new bill represents an excessive centralization of higher education, stripping existing bodies like the UGC, AICTE and NCTE of their regulatory powers. By separating funding from regulation, it risks turning financial support into a tool to reward or penetrate the party’s ruling institutions.” She added: “Such a centralized framework could lead to punitive annual audits, increased job insecurity, steep fee increases and further privatization of higher education. Moreover, the commission’s governance structure appears to be dominated by bureaucrats rather than academics, with no clear provisions to ensure representation of marginalized groups.” Demographic window The CEA emphasized that higher education reform is becoming increasingly urgent as India approaches a demographic inflection point, with millions of young people expected to enter the workforce over the next two decades. “The quality, relevance and adaptability of universities will determine whether this demographic dividend translates into sustained economic growth or becomes a missed opportunity,” he said. Nageswaran also called for deeper industry involvement in curriculum design, research and management, pointing out that closer collaboration could help education align with the needs of the labor market. “Industry can co-design curricula, offer credit-bearing internships, support applied research, share infrastructure and participate meaningfully in governance,” he said, adding that collaboration between the union government, states, industry and citizens can help India position itself as a global hub for learning and ideas. The CEA said the global higher education landscape is undergoing a structural shift, with traditional destination countries facing demographic, fiscal and political constraints, and Asia emerging as a new center for learning, research and innovation. This, he said, gave India the opportunity to attract international students, provided domestic institutions were equipped to compete on quality and outcomes. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), a body of the commerce ministry, India’s education market is growing rapidly and is projected to touch $313 billion by FY30, up from $117 billion in FY23. Higher education alone was valued at $68.06 billion in 2024, and is expected to nearly double to $134.84 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The K-12 segment, valued at $48.9 billion in 2023, is also growing rapidly and is estimated to reach $125.8 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 10.7%. One nation, one regulator Anil Sahasrabudhe, chairman of the National Education Technology Forum, speaking on the occasion said recent reforms lay the foundation for a more student-centric and future-ready higher education ecosystem. He said the proposed regulatory framework aimed to bring all higher education regulators under a single umbrella with single-window approval, enabling institutions to offer multidisciplinary programs with greater ease. Emphasizing the role of the National Education Policy, 2020, Sahasrabudhe said initiatives like the National Credit Framework and digital enablers like APAR ID give students greater flexibility through modular learning paths and verifiable, paperless academic credentials. While emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and digital platforms are powerful tools, he said human intelligence, ethics and values ​​must remain central to education. Naushad Forbes, former president of CII and chairman of the CII National Higher Education, R&D, Technology and Innovation Council, said the most durable source of resilience for any economy is the quality of its human capital. Forbes, who also spoke at the event, argued that economic transformation depends not only on generating knowledge but on helping skilled individuals transform ideas into practical outcomes. He also called for a significant increase in public research funding within universities and greater institutional autonomy. Corporate participation grows The emphasis on state-led reforms and outcome-based regulation in higher education is consistent with the evolution of corporate participation in education. A CII study on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in education, released at the CII summit on Wednesday, noted that education has emerged as the single largest area of ​​corporate social spending in India, accounting for nearly a third of total CSR expenditure, or around ₹12,000 crore in FY24. The study said most CSR-funded education programs are closely aligned with national priorities such as basic literacy and numeracy, skills development and rural inclusion, areas in which state governments play a crucial role in implementation. However, the report also highlighted structural gaps that reinforced the CEA’s call for institutional reform, notably faculty shortages, uneven regulatory capacity and poor sustainability once funding cycles ended. Corporates report that while learning outcomes and access have improved, long-term continuity depends heavily on stronger public institutions and clearer governance frameworks, particularly at the state level, it said. The report said that although CSR in education is entering a more mature phase, with rising year-on-year investments and better monitoring systems, it has limited influence on systemic reform. Get all the Business News, Market News, Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on Live Mint. Download the Mint News app to get daily market updates. more topics #chief economic advisor Read next story

Jakarta – The Constitutional Court (KC) granted part of the lawsuit against Law Number 28 of 2014 on copyright. One of the petitioners, Armand Maulana, said that the Constitutional Court’s decision ended the confusion about royalties among musicians. “The Judge of the Constitutional Court (has) explained that now, God willing, there will no longer be such chaos in the field. Because earlier it was very, very clear that it is not the singer who pays, but the organizer who brings the economy, economic rights there,” Armand said after attending the decision hearing at the Constitutional Court Building, Central Jakarta/512, on Wednesday (202/202). Scroll to continue CONTENT According to him, this decision provides legal certainty and ends public confusion. Armand admitted that he welcomed the constitutional court’s decision. He also highlighted the constitutional court’s confirmation of the application of criminal sanctions as a last resort. According to him, this provides a sense of security for musicians who were worried about facing criminal threats because of the royal controversy. “Because up to this moment there is a singer, I won’t say who, but he is still being sued and wants to be punished like that. So that’s it, it’s definitely done first in civil terms and so on, it’s really the last, really the last,” he said. Commissioner of the National Collective Management Institute (LMKN) and musician, Marcell Siahaan, said the constitutional court’s decision is an important basis for organizing the national music ecosystem. He said royalty arrangements must strike a balance. “I think it’s important for us to understand that copyright law is about building equilibrium, a balance of everything in this ecosystem,” he said. “The copyright law is mainly to build balance, so that Indonesia’s macro-creativity can run smoothly,” he continued. He said what needs to be done next is for stakeholders to sit together to formulate copyright regulations. He stressed that there was no need for more fuss about royalties. “What we do now is how we actually sit together without making such a fuss, we determine what kind of management is neat, clean,” he explained. The following is the Constitutional Court’s decision: 1. Granting the petitioners’ petition in part 2. Declaring the phrase every person in the norm of article 23 paragraph 5 of the Copyright Act is contrary to the 1945 Constitution and does not have conditionally binding legal force as long as it is not interpreted as ‘including the commercial performance organisers’ which is ‘including the commercial performance organisers’. in the norm of Article 87 paragraph (1) of the Copyright Act is inconsistent with the 1945 Constitution and has no conditionally binding legal force as long as it is not interpreted as ‘reasonable compensation, in accordance with mechanisms and rates based on statutory regulations’ 4. Declare that the phrase letter f in the norms of Article 113 paragraph 12) is not inconsistent with the Constitution of the Act and does not have Copyright (5) conditionally binding legal force as long as it is not interpreted as ‘in the application of criminal sanctions it is carried out by first applying the principles of restorative justice’. 5. Ordered that this decision be published in the Government Gazette of the Republic of Indonesia as appropriate. 6. Reject the applicant’s application for other things and the rest. (amw/haf)

Jakarta – The Special Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimsus) of Polda Metro Jaya has dismantled an illegal abortion clinic operating in an apartment on Jalan Basuki Rahmat, East Jakarta (Jaktim). In this case, the police named five people as suspects. “We have detained five people and are currently in the process,” Dirkrimsus Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Edy Suranta Sitepu said at a press conference at Polda Metro Jaya, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (17/12/2025). Edy explained that among the suspects, one of them was a woman, NS, who played the role of performing abortions on patients. He appears to be an ob-gyn (obstetrics and gynecology) doctor who understands the abortion process. Scroll to continue content “Sister NS, this has the role of executor, or doctor, like an ob-gyn doctor,” he said. Apart from that, there are RH women whose role is to help NS in the abortion process. There is also wife M, who plays the role of picking up, dropping off, as well as admin who communicates with patients. “M has the role of picking up and dropping off patients, both when they pick them up and when they return after having an abortion,” he said. Furthermore, there is also a LN man, whose role is to rent the apartment where the abortion is performed and a YH man who manages the website. For your information, the site promotes the practice of illegal abortion. Two patients with the initials KWM and R are also suspects in this case. Both of them were in room 28A on the 28th floor of the apartment when the police carried out the raid. The five main suspects who are managers of illegal abortion clinics were detained at the Polda Metro Jaya Detention Centre. For their actions, they were charged with Article 428 paragraph 1 together with Article 60 paragraphs 1 and 2 of Law Number 17 of 2023 regarding Health with the threat of a sentence of 12 years in prison. (wnv/mea)

Djakarta – The number of victims who died due to floods and landslides in North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh continues to increase. Today the death toll is 1,059 people. “As of today, 6 additional bodies have been found. In North Aceh, 2 people and in North Sumatra, Central Tapanuli, 4 people. So the summary of the death toll per day is 1,059 people,” said head of the BNPB disaster data, information and communication center, Abdul Muhari, in a press conference, Wednesday (2025/20). Scroll TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT There are currently 192 missing victims in the three provinces. And the number of refugees decreased by 28,440 people from 606,040 people. “So the total (refugees) is 577,600 people,” said Abdul Muhari. The following is data on deaths in 3 provinces: Aceh: 451 deaths, North Sumatra: 364 deaths, West Sumatra: 244 deaths. Meanwhile, BNPB is still searching for missing victims. The following is data on victims still being sought: North Sumatra: – Central Tapanuli: Sukabangun and Aloban Bair Districts (41 missing) – South Tapanuli: Garoga Village, Batang Toru (30 missing) – Sibolga City: Pancuran Gerobak, Sibolga City (1 missing). West Sumatra- Agam Regency: Malalak and Palembayan Districts (55 missing)- Padang Panjang City: Batang Anai River Flow (31 missing)- Padang Pariaman Regency: Batang Anai River Flow (1 missing)- Ranah Datar Regency: Batang Anai River Flow. Aceh- Bener Meriah Regency (14 missing)- North Aceh Regency (6 missing)- Central Aceh Regency (4 missing)- Bireuen Regency (3 missing)- Nagan Raya Regency (3 missing)- Aceh Tamiang Regency. (idn/dhn)

Jakarta – Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP Minister) Maruarar Sirait of Ara stated that 2,603 ​​housing units are still ready to be built for victims of the Sumatran disaster. He revealed that the budget used came from non-APBN funds, namely from the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation and Ara’s personal funds. Ara conveyed this after attending a ministerial level meeting (MLM) held by Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Pratikno. “Today there is readiness to build 2,603 ​​units of houses for our brothers and sisters in West Sumatra, North Sumatra and Aceh,” Ara said at the Kemenko PMK office, Central Jakarta on Wednesday (17/12/2025). Scroll to continue content “The non-APBN money is 2,603 ​​for the house. From the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation 2,500, from me personally 103,” he continued. Although the handling of the Sumatran disaster is currently still in the emergency response stage, Ara said that his party is starting to prepare to build housing for the affected people. He also emphasized that this residence is permanent, not temporary. “So we ask for prayers from the Indonesian people, we start this month to build permanent shelter for our brothers and sisters affected by disasters in West Sumatra, Aceh and North Sumatra,” he added. To follow up on the residential construction, Ara suggested to Coordinating Minister Pratikno to hold a meeting with law enforcement. The meeting was intended to consult on legal issues related to the use of land that would be used for permanent accommodation for disaster victims. “We are coordinating according to the president’s directions. Do not let these regulations prevent the state from helping the people,” Ara said. (knv/knv)

Jakarta – PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk continues to distribute emergency response aid to disaster-affected communities in a number of regions in Sumatra, including the provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra (North Sumatra) and West Sumatra (Sumbar). Distribution of aid was carried out in at least 40 locations in various cities and districts, with a total of 4 locations and 2 posts in Aceh, 24 locations in North Sumatra, and 12 locations in West Sumatra. BRI Corporate Secretary Dhanny revealed that through dozens of work units in a number of regions in Sumatra, the distribution of aid was carried out in phases and coordinated with various related parties to ensure that aid was right on target and in line with the needs of communities affected by the disaster. “Through the BRI Cares program, BRI emphasizes its commitment to always be present in the community, not only in providing banking and financial services that the community needs, but also as an active partner in supporting social resilience and accelerating post-disaster recovery,” says Dhanny in his statement, Wednesday (17/12/2025). PAGE TO CONTINUE CONTENT The assistance provided is known to include the establishment of emergency posts, provision of ready-to-eat food, basic food packs, survival kits, mattresses and blankets, clean water, medicine and health facilities, cleaning equipment and dinghies to support mobility and recovery in the affected areas. (acn/ega)

Jakarta – Chairperson of Division 3 of Women’s Solidarity for Indonesia (Seruni) and Advisor I of the Ministry of Social Affairs’ DWP, Fatma Saifullah Yusuf, emphasized her commitment to strengthening inclusive spaces for people with disabilities through a series of commemorations for International Disability Day (HDI) according to her 202 people with disabilities, 5 activities in Indonesia. has potential that deserves to be appreciated and developed. In his speech, he assessed that the implementation of HDI 2025 shows the enormous potential that people with disabilities have in various fields. “Thank God, it seems that there are many of our brothers or children who have a lot of potential or extraordinary talent, especially if that talent is worked together with professional friends,” he said in a written statement on Wednesday (17/12/2025). SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT Fatma added that all the products displayed in the bazaar went through a curation process for three months. He is also directly involved in the process to ensure the quality of the work displayed. A total of 89 communities were formed with support from the Directorate of Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities and the Ministry of Social Affairs Centre. “We prepared this bazaar really early. We also put together products for disabled friends and vulnerable groups throughout Indonesia, assisted by various Ministry of Social Centers who also put together disabled products in their respective regions,” he continued. Apart from curation, he also said that his party provides various training, including batik making, painting on cloth, sewing, knitting, craft making, and assembling accessories at a number of Ministry of Social Centers. Furthermore, Fatma explained, these works received a positive response from the public during the bazaar with great interest from visitors who repeatedly came to buy the products. “And it seems that many of our children with disabilities are talented, especially if they are given the opportunity and space or a platform. Some can paint, sew, knit, make batik and so on. If they practice regularly and are given a platform, the children will be trained, the resulting products will be better, especially if they are collaborated with other professional or non-disabled teams,” he explained. He explained that the Ministry of Social Affairs has currently partnered with London School Beyond Academy (LSBA) to provide training to children with special needs in the culinary field. “This will later be applied in the lobby of the Ministry of Social Affairs. If it is successful here, all Centers can also follow their example,” he explained. Fatma also hopes that similar activities can be carried out on an ongoing basis and invites parents of children with special needs to continue honing their children’s abilities in order to build self-confidence and independence. “We plan to hold another job called Difabel Craft in 2026. Hopefully it will happen,” he hoped. “Many parents are still shy to take their children out. But with the event we held in the past few days and at the fun walk this morning, everyone was like brothers, who merged with the physically challenged, deaf, cerebrally challenged and so on. Apart from being a place for friendship, as well as sharing and strengthening each other, I am also happy to see our parents and siblings.” concluded For your information, the series of HDI 2025 activities was held on 3-7 December 2025 at FX Sudirman with the theme ‘Equal to Work, Empower without Limits’. This activity was filled with workshops, talk shows, disabled product bazaars, and a stage for performances by disabled children’s talents that ended with a fun walk with 5,000 people with disabilities at the HI Roundabout. (acn/ega)