President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on the 56th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Tuesday (08/08) invited several ASEAN ambassadors and partner countries to experience the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) from the Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout Station to the ASEAN Station. Several ambassadors admitted that it was their first time to use MRT […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (08/07) received Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, to discuss four issues. “First, on Qur’an burnings in Europe. President Jokowi and the OIC Secretary-General reiterated their position to strongly condemn the burning of the holy Qur’an. The President expressed hope that […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo asserted that Indonesia is ready to host upcoming national and international events following the inauguration of Indonesia Arena indoor stadium that can seat 16,000 people at full capacity. “We hope after the inauguration various national and international events can be held in Indonesia Arena. It adds the number of indoor stadiums […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Sunday (08/06) opened kebaya fashion show “Istana Berkebaya” in front of Istana Merdeka, Jakarta. The President expressed hope that this event will encourage Indonesia’s community to wear kebaya (traditional Indonesian blouse) on various occasion.

As a series of events to commemorate the 78th Indonesian independence day, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana on Sunday (08/06) opened a fashion show adopting the theme “Istana Berkebaya” (“Kebaya in the Palace”) in front of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. “The kebaya symbolizes the character of Indonesian people who are graceful, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (08/03) at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, received a visit from the Board of Honor and Service. “We, as Head and Members of the Board of Honor and Service, have been welcomed by the President in preparation for the issuing of service and decoration and honorary medals to individuals who have […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called on awardees of scholarships from the Indonesia Endowment Funds for Education (LPDP) to apply their knowledge to contribute to the homeland after completing their studies. According to the President, the country currently needs young individuals with visionary ideas for a better future. President Jokowi conveyed this message during the peak […]

To mark the opening of the Independence Month series of activities, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Vice President Ma’ruf Amin Tuesday (08/01) attended the National Remembrance and Supplication for the 78th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day at Merdeka Palace courtyard, Special Capital Region of Jakarta. “I invite all kiai (Islamic teachers), habaib, religious scholars, religious […]