President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed the Task Force to coordinate and communicate with all levels of regional governmentsregarding the ‘New Normal’ implementation, Chairperson of the COVID-19 National Task Force Doni Monardo has said. “This aims to provide opportunities for several regions to reopening certain sectors gradually,” Doni said during a press conference on Wednesday […]

The Government has announced it will shift the nation’s tourism industry from ‘quantity tourism industry’ to ‘quality tourism industry.’ “The measures includes adding extra concern to cleanliness, health and safety factors,” Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Wishnutama said Thursday (28/5). According to him, preparation of the tourism industry to enter the new normal era […]

The COVID-19 pandemic will change tourism trends worldwide, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “Issues such as hygiene, safety, and security will become the main concerns for travelers,” the President said in a limited meeting, Thursday (28/5). Holiday reference, he added, will also shift to alternative holidays such as solo tours, wellness tours, virtual tourism, […]

In line with the President’s directives, the Government will provide cash assistance for fishermen and farmers, Minister of Social Affairs Juliari P. Batubara has said. “In accordance with our responsibility, Ministry of Social Affairs has been instructed to coordinate with Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries regarding social assistance programs,” the […]

The Indonesian Government has announced that starting 1 July 2020, it will collect 10% of Value Added Tax (VAT) for purchases of digital products and services from traders or providers of Trade Through Electronic Systems (PMSE). The tax applies to both foreign and domestic trades, which reach certain transaction value or a certain amount of […]

In a bid to reform national health system, the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) has announced it will assist COVID-19 Task Force in calculating the R0 (basic reproductive number for COVID-19) and Rt (virus’s actual transmission rate at a given time) rate. “The calculation will be based on the Task Force’s data and an application […]

In a bid to strengthen fishing and fish farming sectors, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo has proposed budget allocation of the 2020 State Budget for stimulus plan. “The Ministry has proposed additional budget of Rp1.024 trillion in which Rp413.27 billion will be allocated to provide assistance to the fishermen, Rp406.55 billion for […]

“A new normal” during which the people implement new health protocols and to remain productive and to be safe from COVID-19 until a vaccine is found is expected to rebuild the economy, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has said. “Of course we need to be more disciplined in implementing all regulations stipulated by […]

The Government will revitalize the functions of houses of worship in the new normal order, Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi has said. “The President has mentioned about the new normal order, thus all sectors should also adapt to it,” the Minister said on Wednesday (27/5). He went on to say that the plan is […]