President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (01/03) visited the factory of tea company PT Tong Tji Indonesia in Tegal regency, Central Java province. During the visit, the President greeted factory workers and had a brief dialogue with them on Indonesia’s economic situation. “This is a company that is very specific in my opinion. It produces tea […]

As the rainy season starts in January, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo urged the farmers to immediately plant rice in a bid to increase production. “I want to ensure that at the beginning of January we already start planting rice because the rainy season has begun, meaning that the water is sufficient,” said the President during […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to equitable development in villages. “Let me tell you that we have disbursed Rp539 trillion for village funds. That is a very significant amount,” the President said in a meeting with Village Heads from Banjarnegara regency in Pagak village, Banjarnegara regency, Central Java province, Wednesday (01/03). The […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo emphasized that the El Nino direct cash assistance is a special assistance for beneficiaries affected by the drought. “Because this is a special direct cash assistance, not everyone gets it, but they are not chosen either,” he said when ensuring the distribution of the assistance in his dialogue with a number […]

On the second day in Central Java province (01/03), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo continued his working visit by attending a series of events. The first event to attend was the groundbreaking ceremony for Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto’s Second Campus in Banyumas regency, Central Java province, Wednesday (01/03). In his remarks, President Jokowi talked about the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed appreciation to local farmers for their role in boosting corn production to reduce the country’s reliance on corn imports. According to the President, the same principle applies to rice commodities to secure the Government’s strategic rice reserves. “I applaud the farmers for their efforts in growing corn and encourage them […]

Three bridges in Central Java province including Tajum Margasana bridge in Banyumas regency, Tajum Karangbawang bridge in Banyumas regency, and Jurug B Surakarta-Karanganyar bridge in Surakarta city were officially inaugurated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday (1/2). Surrounding communities expressed their appreciation for the development of the bridges. Liani, one of local residents living […]

As part of his working visit to Banyumas regency, Central Java province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (01/02) inaugurated three new bridges: Tajum Margasana bridge and Karangbawang bridge in Banyumas regency and Jurug B bridge in Surakarta city. “By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, this afternoon I hereby inaugurate Tajum Margasana bridge in Banyumas, Karangbawang bridge in Banyumas, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo visited the Gumilir Bulog Warehouse, Cilacap regency, Central Java province, on Tuesday (01/02) to inspect the availability of rice reserves. He also wanted to ensure that the distribution of 10 kilograms of government rice reserve (CBP) food assistance goes well. “I want to ask, have you received 10 kilos in September? […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday (01/02) handed over 2,000 land certificates to residents of Cilacap regency, Central Java province. “Land certificate is legal proof of your land ownership. The certificate provides the information of the land right holder, the area of the land, and other important information,” the President said. The President allowed the […]