President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has asserted that Natuna Islands is part of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. The Islands including its water area are part of Natuna Regency, the northernmost part of Riau Island.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (8/1) departed for Natuna Regency of Riau Islands Province for a working visit. President Jokowi and his entourage left Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, aboard the Indonesia-1 Presidential Aircraft at around 07.35 Western Indonesian Time and landed at Raden Sadjad Air Force Base, Natuna Regency. The President is […]
In a bid to prevent flooding in Jakarta and to mitigate the impacts, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed the completion of Ciliwung waterway to the East Flood Canal (BKT) this year. “I think the (Jakarta) Governor can immediately resolve the land acquisition issue,” President Jokowi stated during a limited meeting on the Prevention and […]
Ministry of Religious Affairs has chosen Kertajati West Java International Airport (BIJB) located in Majalengka, as hajj departure and arrival center, starting from Tuesday (7/1). The Decree of Minister of Religious Affairs on the Appointment of Kertajati Airport as Hajj Departure and Arrival Center was handed over directly by Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi […]
Two newly-inaugurated Constitutional Justices Suhartoyo and Daniel Yusmic Pancastaki have reaffirmed their commitment to impartiality and independence of the Constitutional Court (MK) based on the principle of justice and the constitution. “Even though the Constitutional Court Justices represent the institutions of the House of Representatives (DPR), the Supreme Court (MA) and the President, we should […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, accompanied by Vice President KH. Ma’ruf Amin, on Tuesday (7/1) at the State Palace, Jakarta, witnessed the Oath of Office of two Constitutional Court (MK) Justices. The Inauguration of the Judges is based on Presidential Decree Number 141/P of 2019 stipulated in Jakarta on 23 December, 2019 on the Reappointment of […]
Gas is not only a commodity but also development capital that will strengthen national industry, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The President added that seven industrial sectors consume about 80 percent of Indonesia’s gas supply, including for electricity production, chemical substances, food, ceramic, steel, fertilizer, and glass industries. “This means that when gas portion […]
In the wake of massive flooding that hit capital Jakarta and its surrounding cities, President Joko ”Jokowi” Widodo has ordered all Cabinet Ministries to work hand in hand to help the affected communities. “Minister of Health should handle (the post-disaster relief) in the health sector, Minister of Social Affairs should handle the logistics assistance for […]
The Indonesian Government has set the target of economic growth at 5.6% – 6.2% in 2020-2024, Minister of National Development Planning (PPN)/Head of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa has said. “The figure set is for the average growth for the next five years. Starting in 2020, we expect a 5.3% growth. Then, […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has given his direction in dealing with the conflict in Natuna Waters regarding violations of territorial boundaries in Indonesia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by Chinese vessels. “In accordance with President Jokowi’s direction, the Indonesian Government remains firm in its stand and will prioritize peaceful diplomatic efforts in dealing with the conflict […]
