President Joko Jokowi Widodo, accompanied by First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo, received President of Serbia Tomislav Nikoli? who was accompanied by his spouse Dragica Nicolic at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Wednesday (27/4) afternoon. It was the first visit for the President of Serbia to Indonesia in the last 58 years. President Jokowi admitted […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo said changes in the digital era is very rapid. The President also said that he was surprised when he was in the Silicon Valley and felt that Indonesia is still being left behind. He added that at that time, he thought once he returned to Indonesia, the Government must work very […]
The Indonesian Government has taken an initiative to invite Malaysian and Philippine Foreign Ministers, chiefs of the police and commanders to visit Jakarta to discuss the efforts to strengthen border areas among Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The move was made based on the recent incidents of hijacking that occurred more frequently in the area.
Regarding 14 Indonesian nationals held hostage by a militant group in the Philippines, President Joko Jokowi Widodo said that he always follows its development. The President also said that communication with the Philippine Government and the perpetrators is still being held and the problem is expected to be solved immediately.
President Joko Jokowi Widodo said that one of the keys to win global competition is by having strategic, accurate, and good quality data and information. Thus, the Government can rely on data and information when making and formulating policy as well as making decision, be it in office or on the ground. However, in fact, […]
Indonesian Minister of Trade Thomas Lembong said that during the recent working visit of President Joko Jokowi Widodo to the European Union (EU) Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, the initial phase of IE-CEPA (Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement), known as scoping, was completed. This is an extraordinary surprise, the Minister told reporters after a limited […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo hopes that the people can transform and change their orientation from being entirely consumers to being consumers who are able to determine their consumption choices. President Jokowi expressed his hope in his directives conveyed by Minister of Trade Thomas Lembong during the commemoration of the 2016 National Consumers Day (Harkonas), on […]
Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Ladies and Gentlemen, Tax Amnesty Bill is currently under discussion at the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR). We all respect the ongoing legislative process. However, I must affirm that the Governments position on tax amnesty is very clear. The Government wants tax amnesty to bring concrete benefits for […]
Unofficial English Translation Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, May prosperity be upon us all, good afternoon, This afternoon, we will discuss the results of our working visit to Europe. The first thing I would like to say is that we want every working visit to be followed up and have a clear focus. Not too many, one […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo said that the Government respects the deliberation of Tax Amnesty Bill at the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR-RI). However, the President hopes that Tax Amnesty Law can bring concrete benefits for the sake of the country, particularly to augment state revenues. The President also asked his officials to widen tax base […]
