The Government has announced it will provide financial assistance for the people affected by floods and landslide that hit several parts of West Java Province, Banten Province, and the Special Capital Region of Jakarta. “The President said that the Government will disburse Rp50 million for severely damaged houses, Rp25 million for moderately damaged, and Rp10 […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (8/1) met with hundreds of fishermen in the Integrated Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Center (SKPT) at Lampa Strait Fisheries Port in Natuna regency, Riau Islands province. In his remarks, President Jokowi said he wanted to ensure that the SKPT—which has been operating since October 2019 after a four-year construction— […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s visit to Natuna islands in Riau Islands province on Wednesday (8/1) has shown Indonesia’s seriousness in sovereignty issue. “I am here to ensure law enforcement of our sovereignty over Indonesia’s marine wealth and natural resources within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The Navy and the Marine Security Agency are also here […]
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 […]
