President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo expressed his appreciation to French President Francois Hollande for paying a state visit to Indonesia and bringing along 40 businessmen as well as for the new commitment of investment worth US$2.6 billion to enhance cooperation in the fields of energy, infrastructure, and retail. “I had a bilateral meeting with President Hollande […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said he is upbeat that Indonesia will become the world’s fourth largest economy by 2045. According to him, the prediction is based on calculations made by the Office of the Coordinating Economic Minister, the Finance Ministry, and the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas).

  The Ephorus (head of congregation) of Batak Protestant Church (HKBP) appreciated President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo who tries so hard to create a conducive climate for this country so it can carry out its development for a better future. In addition, the President also nurtures all people of Indonesia despite their ethnicities and religions. “We […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo inaugurated the 16th National Working Meeting (Rakernas) of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) entitled “Equitable and Sustainable Economic Revolution” and the launch of HIPMI Go to School, at the Ritz Carlton, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, Monday (27/3). President Jokowi suggested that the youth either Senior High School (SMA) students or college […]

After distributing Healthy Indonesia Card (KIS), Smart Indonesia Card (KIP), Supplementary Feeding (PMT), and Aspiring Family Program (PKH), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Saturday (25/3), handed over 1,158 land certificates to the representatives of local residents, in Taman Raja Batu, Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra. In his remarks, President Jokowi asserted that a certificate proclaims the […]

Amidst a series of working visits in Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, accompanied by First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi, distributed the Smart Indonesia Card (KIP), Healthy Indonesia Card (KIS), Aspiring Family Program (PKH), and Supplemental Nutrition Program (PMT), on Saturday (25/3) afternoon. As stated by President Jokowi, the number of KIS recipients […]

The Government and Commission VIII of the House of Representatives (DPR-RI) overseeing religious affairs have agreed on the new price of hajj (Biaya Penyelenggaraan Ibadah Haji) this year. The new hajj price this year amounts to Rp34,890,312, rising by 0,72% (Rp249,000) compared to that of last year.

Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung said that Indonesia’s economy is now on the top 20 countries, and ranked 15 in the world. Therefore, the Government believes that on the 100th Anniversary of the Indonesian Independence in 2045, Indonesia will be among top 4 countries in the world if political stability is maintained and the economy grows […]

Starting a series of his working visit to several places in North Sumatera Province, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, accompanied by First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo, on Friday (24/3) morning, visited SMAN 1 (public high school) Matauli Pandan, Central Tapanuli Regency. Their arrival was welcomed by former Speaker of the House of Representatives Akbar Tanjung […]

Prior to his departure to pay a working visit to Riau Islands Province, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo received Melinda Gates, the Co-Chair and Trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, at the Suma I Waiting Room, Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, on Thursday (23/3). In that 30-minute meeting, President Jokowi showed several e-money […]