TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English rounded the top three news on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Here are the highlights: Starbucks Indonesia Responds to Israel-affiliated Product Boycott, Govt Warns of Hydrometeorological Disaster During General Elections in West Java, and Prabowo-Gibran Vow to Continue Social Welfare Programs if Elected.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Starbucks Indonesia Responds to Israel-affiliated Product Boycott

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The US-based multinational chain of coffeehouses Starbucks has felt the impact of the worldwide boycott for Israeli and Israeli-affiliated products. A number of Starbucks outlets in Indonesia were seen emptier than before October 7.

Anthony McEvoy, the head of PT Sari Coffee Indonesia, the holder of Starbucks' license in Indonesia said Starbucks' visitors this past few months were fewer in several regions.

"People feel the need to distance themselves [from Starbucks], whether from social pressure or others," he said when met last week.

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2. Govt Warns of Hydrometeorological Disaster During General Elections in West Java

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin warned of hydrometeorological disasters such as flooding, landslide, and tornado during the upcoming general elections on February 14.

"Since BMKG forecasted that extreme downpour season will peak in February and March, during the general elections," he said on Friday.

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3. Prabowo-Gibran Vow to Continue Social Welfare Programs if Elected

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka (Prabowo-Gibran) vowed to continue and add to the existing social welfare cards program. The purpose of these programs was to eradicate absolute poverty in Indonesia.

"The existence of absolute poverty is proof that economic development is not yet optimal not equal. The state is obliged to provide social protection for low-income citizens," Prabowo-Gibran wrote in their vision and mission statement document, cited on Friday.

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