The progress on the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) development has increased significantly by 26 percent since President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s last visit in February, according to Minister of National Development Planning/Head of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa. “The progress now amounts to 26 percent, much better than that of the previous progress […]
As much as 70 percent of housing for state civil apparatus (ASN), the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI), and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) in the new Nusantara Capital’s Central Government Area (KIPP) will remain state-owned official residence that is not for sale. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo made the decision during a limited meeting on […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (4/12) received courtesy call from members of the U.S. Congress at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. On that occasion, the delegates reinforced the United States’ commitment to continue strengthening strategic partnership between Indonesia and the United States. “They (the delegates) noticed that Indonesia plays an important role as a partner […]
In a bid to ensure the smooth flow of mudik (annual going hometown ahead of Eid Al-Fitr), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (04/11) inspected Merak Port at Cilegon city, Banten province. “Addressing the problems that occurred during mudik flow last year, especially on toll roads and at Merak Port, I am here to ensure that […]
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of Tourism and Creative Economy Agency Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno has urged tourism and creative economy industry players to take make the most of this year’s Eid to boost sales and to provide the best services for tourists to create a safe, comfortable, and pleasant experience during the holiday. With […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday (04/11) visited the Kelapa market, Cilegon city, Banten province. During the visit, the President inspected the prices of staple foods as well as handed over social assistance to traders in the market. The President said that the prices of staple foods at the Kelapa market were relatively high compared […]
Ahead of Eid al-Fitr, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo ordered his administration to optimally manage this year’s annual exodus (mudik) to ensure a safe and comfortable mudik for the people. “I would like to make sure that everything will hopefully run smoothly and the people will receive good services. No one should be on the road […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday (04/11) pays a working visit to Banten province. President Jokowi arrived at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta at around 08.30 Western Indonesian Time (WIB) using the Indonesia-1 Presidential Aircraft. After arriving at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, the President will continue the trip in a Super Puma Helicopter […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (04/10) night, attended the Zayed Humanitarian Day in Swis-bel Hotel, Surakarta city, Central Java. In his remarks, President Jokowi stated that humanity and solidarity are big assets for the world to face various challenges. “Humanity and solidarity are big assets for the world to face even complex challenges. This […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (04/10) joined residents to perform congregational tarawih prayers at the newly built Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the Central Java town of Surakarta, the President’s hometown. Tarawih are special prayers involving reading long portions of the Quran done during the fasting month of Ramadan. Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab […]
