The commemoration of Santri Day on every 22 October reflects the recognition and appreciation from the State to Islamic spiritual leaders (Ulema, Kiai, Habaib, Ajengan), Islamic students (Santri) and all components of the nation who follow the path of those spiritual leaders, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “History has recorded the great role of […]

Just like the previous year, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has been ranked in the top 50 on this year’s list of the world most influential Muslims in 2019 by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center based in Jordan. Along with President Jokowi, there are two other Indonesian Islamic figures who are included in the top […]

The Indonesian Government will allocate budget for urban village (kelurahan) next year. The Government made the policy as a response to the public demand for urban village fund, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “Starting next year, the Government will allocate budget for urban village in urban areas. I received many requests for urban village […]

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Wiranto said that the Government decided to renegotiate the joint project of KF-X/IF-X (Korea Fighter Experiment/Indonesia Fighter Experiment) with South Korea due to the current economic condition. “We did have a continued long-term program with South Korea, starting from research collaboration to production. However, the President has […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo reminded people the importance of seeing things from several points of view, including in governance management. Thus, government apparatus will consider various points of view in policy making process. President Jokowi made the statement in his remarks when opened the 20th National Work Meeting on Appropriate Technology (TTG) and the 2018 […]

Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati on Thursday (10/18) unveiled the implementation of Regulation of the Minister of Finance (PMK) Number 35/PMK.010/2018 on Reduction of Corporate Income Tax. The regulation amends the previous regulations, PMK 130/2011 and PMK 159/2015, and aims to simplify tax holiday process.

After inspecting the construction of Healthy Modest Instantaneous House (RISHA) in West Sumbawa, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday (18/10) headed to East Lombok to pay a working visit. Arriving at the Helipad of the State Police School (SPN) Belanting, Sembelia District, East Lombok, the President received a warm welcome from the locals. The President inspected […]

As a country located in the ring of fire, Indonesia has experienced a number of natural disasters, including earthquake and tsunami in Aceh, earthquake in Padang, earthquake in Yogyakarta, earthquake in West Nusa Tenggara, and the recently-occurred earthquake in Palu and Donggala, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said. President Jokowi reminded the importance of public awareness […]

The Indonesian Government provides scholarships for 5,144 college students affected by the quake in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday (18/10) symbolically handed over the scholarships to seven college students at the courtyard of Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). On that occasion, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inspected the construction of Healthy Modest Instantaneous House (RISHA) during his working visit in Pototano District, West Sumbawa, Thursday (10/18). For the record, RISHA applies construction technology to build earthquake-resistant houses for the residents of Lombok who need to rebuild their houses after the last quake. RISHA is designed to be […]