President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Thursday (02/03), kicked off the second day of his working visit to North Sumatra province by crossing from Ambarita Harbor in Samosir regency to Ajibata Harbor in Toba regency onboard Kaldera Toba passenger motorboat at around 08.00 western Indonesia time. From Ajibata Harbor, the President will go to Sibisa Airport in […]

In a bid to ease the burden of small business owners amid the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (02/02) distributed direct cash assistance of Rp1.2 million per person for street vendors and small stall owners at Porsea Market, Toba regency, North Sumatra province. During the visit, President Jokowi also had a conversation with […]

The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has officially issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Sinopharm vaccine developed by the Beijing Bio-Institute of Biological Products (BBIBP) to be used as a booster shot. “In accordance with requirements for the EUA, the BPOM has evaluated the efficacy and safety aspects referring to national and international […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (02/02) officiated seven ferry ports and four passenger motorboats (KMP) in the Ajibata Port Pier Area, Toba regency, North Sumatra province. “I hope the operation of these ports and motorboats will support the super-priority tourism destination Lake Toba as one of the leading tourist destinations in Indonesia. Access to various […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo was greeted by the people of lake Toba with a traditional Batak ceremony during a working visit in North Sumatra province, Wednesday (02/02). Before boarding a ferry, President Jokowi was given a traditional Batak cloth ulos. Head of the Dalihan Natolu Traditional Institution of Toba regency, Jonang M.P. Sitorus, said that […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (02/02) inaugurated the improvement of Bebas Parapat beach in Simalungun regency, North Sumatera province. Upon his arrival, the local community warmly welcomed the President. President Jokowi also inspected the beach to ensure whether the revitalization and the facilities improvement project are ready to be supporting facilities for Toba Lake that […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (02/02) rode his motorbike during North Sumatra’s working visit. President Jokowi rode the modified Kawasaki W175 from Sibisa in Toba regency to Bebas Parapat beach in Simalungun regency. According to the President, the air around Toba Lake is so fresh that he decided to ride his bike to enjoy it. […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Wednesday (02/02), inaugurated Balige Bypass in Toba regency, North Sumatra province by signing on a plaque. According to Director General of Highways of Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing Hedy Rahadian, Balige Bypass has been constructed gradually since five years ago with a budget of Rp176 billion to prevent traffic […]