In the midst of consolidation efforts with Islamic organizations aimed to calm things down following a rally in front of the State Palace, Jakarta, on Friday (4/11), rumor has it that there will be a replacement of the Indonesian National Defence Forces (TNI) Chief Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo. However, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has denied the […]

Muhammadiyah Central Executive Board conveyed its high appreciation for President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s commitment for his instruction to the Indonesian National Police (Polri) to investigate and process the alleged religious blasphemy (allegedly involving Jakarta non-active Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama) case in firm, fast, and transparent manners as the Government has promised. “We hope it will […]

As the highest coordination forum that directly led by the President, Cabinet Meeting generates a number of important decisions that must be announced to the public. The policies resulted in the meeting applies nationally and widely affect the people. Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung underlined the importance of disseminating the results of the meeting when he […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on Tuesday (8/11) at the auditorium of the Police Staff College (PTIK), Jakarta, briefed 637 police officers of the headquarter of the Indonesian National Police (Polri), chiefs of regional police, and Platoon Commander of the Indonesian National Police. In his remarks, President Jokowi extended his biggest gratitude to all members of […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo expressed his gratitude for the economic growth as of the third quarter of 2016 as released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) on Monday (7/11) that Indonesia’s economy has grown by 5.04 percent, as initially estimated at less than 5 percent. “We estimate that it is under 5 percent, alhamdulillah it […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo conveyed his gratitude to the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) for their important roles so the demonstration held by various elements of society on Friday (4/11) in front of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, ran in orderly and peaceful manner. “I thank the officials of PBNU both the central and regions who […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo as the Commander in Chief of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) told the TNI and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) not to tolerate any movements that aim disintegration and divide the nation with provocation and politicization. “Do not hesitate to act for the integrity of the Unitary State of the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inspected the construction of Bekasi-Cawang-Kampung Melayu (Becakayu) Section 1 Toll Road, at Jalan Inspeksi Kalimalang, East Jakarta, on Monday (7/11) morning. The President hopes, the project that has been neglected for 22 years, can operate by the end of 2017. “However, in March, probably, 8 kilometers of the road is ready […]

Although President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo cancelled his visit to Sydney, Australia and could not meet Indonesians in Australia and greeted them through videoconference instead, around 1000 Indonesians in Sydney, Australia, remain enthusiastic watching Togetherness Performance Concert (Konser Pentas Kebersamaan) held at Sydney Hall 4, Sydney Olympic Park, Sunday (5/11) local time. Indonesian Ambassador to Australia […]

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi informed that two Indonesian citizens once again were kidnapped by a separatist group in the waters off Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on Saturday (5/11). Both Indonesians were working in two Malaysian boats, namely SSK 005 20F and SN 1154/4F vessels, led by an Indonesian captain from Buton, South Sulawesi. Having […]