This country is giving free chickens to vaccinated residents

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4 years ago

June 17, 2021

Free chickens are being given to vaccinated residents in one Indonesian village.

Older people in Indonesia are receiving free chickens if they are vaccinated against COVID-19.

The program is part of the Cianjur Regency’s push to increase the number of vaccines administered to citizens aged 45 and over.

Galih Apria is the assistant police commissioner in the sub-district of Pecat. He says older residents were hesitant about getting their shots.

“Early on, there was a lot of misinformation and hoaxes about the vaccine circulating online, especially on social media,” Mr Apria said.

“Lots of elderly people thought that it does not prevent COVID-19 but would cause serious diseases and even death.”

25 in 250 local residents were vaccinated before the program. But since the free chicken campaign started, 250 people are lining up per day.

Mr Apria explains that free chickens are a sign of respect towards the elderly population. The chickens are reportedly easing people’s apprehensions with the health officials and vaccine.

Around 12 million Indonesians are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or 4.3 percent of the entire population. However, over 53,000 Indonesians have lost their lives to COVID-19.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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1 day ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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