President Joko Jokowi Widodo accompanied by First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo, on Monday (26/12) afternoon, went to Manado, North Sulawesi, to attend the 2016 National Christmas Celebration in Minahasa Regency.
President Joko Jokowi Widodo argued that the late K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid or known as Gus Dur always reminded that the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia belongs to the people of Indonesia, not belong to any groups nor individuals. Therefore, it must be administered by the Indonesian constitution not by others. “I believe that […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo said although Indonesia is currently one of the leading waqf (Islamic endowment)-based sukuk (Islamic bond) issuers in the world, the development of sharia economy in the country is still very low, which is less than 5 percent. Development of sharia economy Malaysia, for example, is already above 30 percent and Indonesia is also still […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo reiterated that the number of Chinese workers in Indonesia is only around 21,000 workers, as opposed to 10 or 20 million workers as it is rumored lately. In fact, the number of Japanese and South Korean workers is higher, President Jokowi said during a gathering with stakeholders of sharia finance on […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo witnessed the Declaration of National Internship Program organized by the Ministry of Manpower, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO), at the Karawang International Industrial City, Karawang, West Java, on Friday (23/12) noon. In his speech, President Jokowi points out that in today’s age […]
Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung explained that the membership of 112 out of 233 international organizations that Indonesia has joined is strategic and permanent. Therefore, the Government decided that the membership should be continued. Meanwhile, 46 memberships that are technical in nature will be maintained and 75 memberships needs to be evaluated, Pramono told the reporters […]
Unofficial English Translation Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good afternoon, Peace be upon us all, This is a routine preparation ahead of Christmas and New Year. This afternoons limited meeting will discuss the issues relating with Christmas and New Year, such as food or nine basic commodities, fuel stock as well as transportation.
Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, This afternoon limited meeting will discuss the evaluation of Indonesias membership in international organizations.
After leading a Limited Meeting that evaluated Indonesias membership in international organizations, at the Presidential Office, Jakarta, on Thursday (22/12) afternoon, President Joko Jokowi Widodo then led a Limited Meeting on the follow-up of his visit to India and Iran. In his directives, President Jokowi said his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo said that the Indonesian people need energy, including the Peoples Conscience (Hanura) Party in order to cope with various problems. The President expressed hopes that we should not have to spend our energy for unnecessary, unproductive things, just as we have experienced lately. When attending the 10th Anniversary of the Hanura […]
