Introductory Remarks of President of the Republic of Indonesia at Limited Cabinet Meeting (Through Video Conference) on Accelerated Handling of COVID-19 Pandemic, Wednesday, 27 May 2020 at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta
Date 28 Mei 2020

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.   On today’s Limited Meeting, I’d like to emphasize several issues that deserve attention from Ministers and Chairperson of the COVID-19 Task Force. The first is related to people who return to Jakarta from mudik trip. It is important to control them to curb the spread of the virus that may […]
28 Mei 2020

“New Normal” Expected for Economic Recovery: Coordinating Minister

“A new normal” during which the people implement new health protocols and to remain productive and to be safe from COVID-19 until a vaccine is found is expected to rebuild the economy, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has said. “Of course we need to be more disciplined in implementing all regulations stipulated by […]
28 Mei 2020

Gov’t to Reopen Houses of Worship in New Normal Order

The Government will revitalize the functions of houses of worship in the new normal order, Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi has said. “The President has mentioned about the new normal order, thus all sectors should also adapt to it,” the Minister said on Wednesday (27/5). He went on to say that the plan is […]

Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia After an Inspection on the Readiness in the Implementation of the New Normal Standard Procedures in Commerce Facilities, Tuesday, 26 May 2020 at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle MRT station, Central Jakarta, Jakarta
Date 28 Mei 2020

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. This morning, I came to the MRT Station to ensure that today the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) have deployed personnel in the crowd areas in order to exercise more discipline to the public to follow health protocol in accordance with the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB). It […]
27 Mei 2020

President Jokowi Issues Directives on Preparation for ‘New Normal’

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo during a virtual Limited Meeting on Wednesday (27/5) mentioned four points of note on the preparation for the productive and safe “new normal” scenario. First, the Government as of Tuesday (26/5) has deployed personnel of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) and Indonesian National Police (Polri) at crowded places in 4 […]
27 Mei 2020

President Jokowi Orders Control of Eid Return Traffic to Curb Virus Transmission

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo during a limited meeting on Wednesday (27/5) issued directives on handling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including tight screening on people who return to capital Jakarta from mudik (annual exodus during Eid Al-fitr) trip and focusing on provinces with high number of COVID-19 cases. According to the President, controlling the return of […]
27 Mei 2020

Gov’t Maintains Staple Food Supply and Price

Ministry of Trade Agus Suparmanto on Tuesday (26/5) visited Jatinegara market in Jakarta and Pasar Baru market in Bekasi to monitor price of staple food. “I am directly monitoring the availability and prices of staple food in the market. As of today, prices are relatively stable, several commodities such as garlic and onion reported price decrease,” the […]
27 Mei 2020

Gov’t Amends Regulation on Village Fund Management

The Government has announced it has amended Regulation of Minister of Finance  (PMK) Number 50 / PMK.07 / of  2020 on Village Funds Management, which takes effect on 19 May 2020. The Government stated that the amendment of the regulation aims to speed up the distribution of village funds direct cash assistance (BLT Desa), adding […]

Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia After an Inspection on the Readiness in the Implementation of the New Normal Standard Procedures in Commerce Facilities Tuesday, 26 May 2020, at Summarecon Mall, Bekasi, West Java Province
Date 27 Mei 2020

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. This afternoon, I came to Bekasi City, West Java Province to ensure our readiness in the implementation of a new order, a new normal. We want the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) to be at every crowd to further discipline the public so that they follow […]

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