President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered Government officials not to have iftar (breaking-of-the-fast) gatherings. The President has also underscored that the order does not apply to the general public. “The order to not have iftar gatherings only applies to Government officials, especially coordinating ministers, ministers, and heads of non-ministerial Government agencies, not to the general […]
Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Ladies and Gentlemen, my fellow Indonesians, Concerning the iftar gathering ban for Government officials, I need to inform you that first, the order to not have iftar gatherings only applies to Government officials, especially coordinating ministers, ministers, and heads of non-ministerial Government agencies, not to the general public. Once again, it is […]
In a bid to improve transportation accessibility in West Java province, the Government announced the plan to make Kertajati Airport in Majalengka an alternative to international airport. “Since the beginning the President has assigned me to develop the airport so it becomes an alternative to international airport. We also know that West Java only has […]
As many as 123 million people are predicted to join this year’s annual exodus ahead of Eid Day (known as mudik), the Government has predicted. The figure is an increase by 47% compared to that of last year. “We have collaborated with the Indonesian National Police and Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture on […]
Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi mentioned that his ministry in collaboration with the Indonesian Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) and toll road developer PT Jasa Marga will apply a more measurable traffic engineering plan than before. According to Budi, the plan is expected to be more effective in overcoming traffic prior to Eid Al-Fitr mudik […]
The Government has been taking necessary measures to maintain price stability of staple food for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr, in line with directives of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “I think everything is relatively under control. The supply of commodities that depend on imports, including meat and soybeans, will be procured immediately, as previously stated by […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (03/24) welcomed Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia Zuhair Al-Shun at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. Following the meeting, the Palestinian Ambassador expressed his appreciation for Indonesia’s continued support for the struggle of the Palestinian people for independence. “The President of Indonesia has always closely followed developments on the ground in Palestine, and […]
Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung wished Muslims in Indonesia a happy fasting month of Ramadan 1444 Hijr. “I believe, we will enjoy this month of Ramadan wholeheartedly,” said Pramono in the Cabinet Secretariat’s YouTube channel, Wednesday (03/22). He added that this year is the first Ramadan after the Government revoked the public activity restrictions (PPKM) policy. […]
Corn plantation in a food estate in Keerom regency, Papua province has brought hopes to local farmers. According to Dorteis, a local farmer, the plantation made a big change to local farmers. President Joko “Jokowi Widodo Tuesday (03/21) planted corn seeds using agricultural machinery with farmers at a food estate in Keerom regency, Papua province. […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (03/21) inspected food estate in Keerom regency during his Papua working visit. “Here in Keerom regency, Papua province, we will provide around 10 thousand hectares of land for maize. As of today, the land clearing is prepared. Cultivated land reached 500 hectares, while next year it is estimated to reach […]
