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National Batik Export Dominates Global Market

Date 16 Mei 2018

Indonesian batik industry is considered to have dominated global market so it can be a driving force for the national economy. This can be seen from the export value of batik and batik products in 2017 that reached US$ 58.46 million with major export destinations including Japan, USA and Europe. “National batik industry has comparative […]

Religious Minister Calls for Mutual Understanding & Respect

Date 16 Mei 2018

Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Lukman Hakim Saifuddin respects the use of certain fashion model such as Islamic full-face veil or niqab in public spaces because the motivation to wear it may be vary, not only as fashion or lifestyle statement but also as a reflection of their religious belief. Lukman invited the public to […]

President Jokowi Requests Ministries/Government Institutions to Create Pro-People Program

Date 16 Mei 2018

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo requested Ministers and Heads of Government Institution (K/L) to check their working programs. “Routine programs which have been done for years can be changed to more productive and beneficial programs that can bring real benefits to the people,” said President Jokowi in a Plenary Cabinet Meeting, at the State Palace, Jakarta, […]

Gov’t to Complete Revision of Law on Anti-Terrorism

Date 15 Mei 2018

The Indonesian Government and the House of Representatives (DPR) agreed that the revision of Law on Anti-Terrorism which has been discussed over the past two years to be completed soon. In a press conference after a meeting with Secretaries General of the Government’s Coalition Parties in Jakarta, on Monday (14/5), Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, […]

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