President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) The price of food is reasonable, based on my observation. Price of shallots is at 25 [thousands], what else, ah chilies’ price is 35 [thousands]; it declined from Rp100 [thousands] to Rp35 [thousands]. The price of rice slightly increases, indeed, but I’ve ordered Bulog [the State Logistics] […]

I am here to observe the hospital’s services to patients, particularly those registered in Healthy Indonesia Card (KIS)/Health Care and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) insurance. I noticed that everything runs well here. Though many patients must wait in line, the waiting time is only 20 to 25 minutes. I guess it is still good. […]

Today, we are inaugurating roads in the Special Region of Yogyakarta that have been handled through the Presidential Instruction on Regional Roads (Inpres Jalan Daerah), involving seven road sections and one bridge with a budget of Rp162 billion: one section in Kulon Progo regency, two sections in Gunung Kidul regency, two sections in Bantul regency, […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.   Representative of JKN-KIS Participant (Susanto) I am a patient.   President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Susanto, alright. Representative of JKN-KIS Participant (Susanto) I am a dialysis patient that have gone through …   President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko […]

Central Java Province, January 29, 2024 President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Well, I haven’t visited any market in nearly two weeks so I was planning to check out a market in Magelang. And, nearly every commodity is reasonably priced; Bird’s eye chili is currently at Rp30,000, while shallots range from Rp20,000 to […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Yes, firstly, this is to celebrate our national team’s success in securing a spot in round of 16 of the Asian Cup, and we want to encourage the public to give full support for tomorrow’s match between Indonesia and Australia. We hope to gain points from there […]

Yes, I’ve just received a report from our Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Retno, who was present at the open debate held by the UN (United Nations) Security Council that discussed the Gaza issue. Before leaving for New York, I’ve told the Minister of Foreign Affairs to consistently voice Indonesia’s strong support for the struggle […]

Journalist Sir, another issue, sir. Yesterday there was quite a buzz at Halim [PerdanaKusuma] when you mentioned about the president, regarding campaign statements? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) There was a question from journalists regarding whether ministers are allowed to campaign or not. I conveyed, based on the provisions of laws and […]

Journalist: Sir, there was also good news from the Indonesian national football team last night which made history by reaching the last 16 of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup for the first time. Your comment, sir? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo): Well, alhamdulillah. I believe we are able to make Indonesian national […]

Your Excellency Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and delegates, It is an honor for Indonesia to receive the first state visit from Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao since you were inaugurated last July. It shows that the relation between Timor-Leste and Indonesia has become stronger. During the meeting, we discussed several matters. First, we have agreed to […]