Jetski athlete Aqsa Sutan Aswar grabbed the 12th gold medal for Indonesia after scoring the highest points of 1,148, in the Endurance Runabout Open class, at Ancol, North Jakarta, Sunday (8/26). Aqsa outclassed Ali Allanjawi of the United Arab Emirates and Suphathat Footrakul of Thailand, who scored 1,127 and 1,088 points to earn silver and […]
Indonesia added more gold to its medal tally on 2018 Asian Games after karateka Rifki Ardiansyah Arrosyid won the 11th gold medal on the mens kumite number 60 kilograms at the Plenary Hall, Jakarta Convention Center on Sunday (26/6). Rifky, who serves in the Indonesian Military, showed his fighting spirit by beating his opponents, Amir […]
Younger generation is expected to swiftly adapt to a fast-changing world in the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0, according to President Joko Jokowi Widodo. The President made the statement at the 2018 Young on Top National Conference at Kartika Expo Balai Kartini, Jakarta, Saturday (25/8).
Indonesian mixed doubles pair Aldila Sutjiadi and Christoper Rungkat successfully won a gold medal in the Asian Games mixed doubles tennis competition, after outclassing the Thailands mixed double pair of Luksika Kumkhum and Sonchat Ratiwatana of Thailand. The Indonesian pair claimed victory 6-4, 5-7, (10-7) in the final round held at Jakabaring Sport City tennis […]
Presidential Instruction Number 5 of 2018 on Acceleration of Post-Quake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in West Lombok, North Lombok, Central Lombok, East Lombok, Mataram and the affected areas in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province -which was signed on 23 August 2018– stipulates special instructions to the following cabinet ministers: Minister of Public Works and Public Housing […]
Politician of Golkar Party Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has been named as a new Minister of Social Affairs. Following Mr. Idrus Marham resignation, I receive an assignment from the President to take the helm at Ministry of Social Affairs, Agus Gumiwang told reporters after being appointed by President Joko Jokowi Widodo as Minister of Social Affairs […]
After a meeting with Chairman of the Indonesian Catholics Bishops Conference (KWI) for silaturahmi (strengthening bonds), President Joko Jokowi Widodo on the same day (24/8) visited the Central Board of Leaders of the Indonesian Communion of Churches (PGI) at the PGI office, Salemba, Central Jakarta. Upon his arrival at 04.50 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo said he respected every decision in jurisdiction of the court, including the decision of Palangkaraya High Court, Central Kalimantan, which found him (along with four ministers, Governor of Central Kalimantan, and Central Kalimantan Regional Representatives Council) guilty of forest fires. We must respect every decision in the jurisdiction of the court,” […]
In a bid to improve the quality of Manahan Solo Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java, to support tasks and functions of the National Sports Council (KONI), as well as to provide sports and entrepreneurship facilities in a number of universities, the Government considers it necessary to carry out renovation, expansion and construction. In addition to […]
Indonesian rowing team made a remarkable achievements at the 2018 Asian Games. The team clinched 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals at the rowing competition held at Jakabaring Sport City, Palembang, South Sumatera Province, Friday (24/8).
