President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (10/02) underscored that the operation of Jakarta-Bandung ‘Whoosh’ High-Speed Train (KCJB) is one of the Government’s commitments to providing services to the people. “Most importantly, the people are served well; the people are served quickly because that is the function of mass transportation. It’s not about profit and loss,” President […]
The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway will bring benefits to the communities in terms of new job opportunities and higher economic growth, according to Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan. “[The benefits comprise] new jobs, especially for local communities, multiplier effects for other modes of transportation or feeder transportation, and economic growth in […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that the operational inauguration of the Jakarta-Bandung fast train (KCJB), named Whoosh, marked a milestone in the modernization of mass transportation in the country. “The Jakarta-Bandung Fast Train marks the modernization of our mass transportation which is efficient, environmentally friendly, and integrated with other modes of transportation, as well as […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (10/02) inaugurated the operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Train (KCJB), at KCJB Halim Station, East Jakarta. “By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, I officially commence the operation of the Jakarta-Bandung Whoosh High Speed Train,” the President said. The President stated that Whoosh stands for Waktu Hemat, Operasi Optimal, Sistem Hebat (Time Saver, […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, accompanied by First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi, inaugurated Sunday (01/10) Istana Berbatik, a fashion show commemorating National Batik Day on 2nd October, in front of Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. The Head of State was seen wearing batik with parang and udan liris motifs, while the First Lady wore batik blouse with […]
Indonesia needs a meticulous plan for the next five to ten years regarding the food sovereignty program, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. He made the statement when attending the opening of the 4th National Working Meeting (Rakernas) of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), at JI-EXPO, Kemayoran, Jakarta, Friday (09/29). In his remarks, […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Friday (09/29) visited the Hub Space X KAI Expo transportation exhibition and travel fair at the Plenary Hall of Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) in Jakarta. On that occasion, Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi expressed his appreciation for President Jokowi’s visit, adding that the event showcased the realization of the Government’s […]
Cabinet Secretariat (Setkab), Wednesday (09/27), received courtesy call from audiences of Training Program for Leadership, Public Policy and National Development, International Institute of Public Policy and Management (INPUMA), Malaya University, Malaysia, at the 4th floor meeting room, Building III, Ministry of State Secretariat. The courtesy call led by Director of INPUMA, Khadijah bint MD Khalid, […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered his Cabinet, regional governments, and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to join hands to integrate public transportation modes in Greater Jakarta, which includes the cities of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi. “The President ordered us to integrate the transportation system in Greater Jakarta so SOEs, regional governments, and the Central […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo chaired a limited cabinet meeting dealing with the integration of public transportation modes, Wednesday (09/27), at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. The President emphasized that after the development of mass transportation modes starting from mass rapid transit (MRT), light rapid transit (LRT), to high-speed trains, the next step that must be taken is […]
