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President Jokowi Targets Ciawi-Cigombong Toll Road to Operate July 2018

Date 8 April 2018

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expected Bogor-Ciawi-Sukabumi (Bocimi) toll road project, for Ciawi-Sukabumi Section 1, in particular Ciawi-Cigombong section spanning 15.35-kilometer to operate July this year. This was enunciated by the President at the inspection of Bocimi toll road project on Sunday (8/4). “We expect July this year, the route from Ciawi to Cigombong can operate. […]

President Jokowi Stresses Importance of Education for Youths

Date 7 April 2018

Awareness of the importance of science and technology to achieve life glory is not only an inspiration for Hindus but also for Indonesia, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The President made the statement on National Dharma Santi Silent Day Celebration, Saka New Year 1940 at Ahmad Yani Sports Hall, National Armed Forces (TNI) Headquarters, […]

President Jokowi: A Leader Must Spread Optimism

Date 7 April 2018

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo explained that if Indonesia is able to overcome obstacles, it will be a great and big country in terms of economy. “There is no instant way to be a great country. We must go through many difficulties and hardships,” said President Jokowi when attending the 2018 Konvensi Nasional Galang Kemajuan (National […]

President Jokowi Encourages Children With Cancer to Dream Big

Date 6 April 2018

A number of children with cancer under the auspices of the Yayasan Kanker Anak Indonesia (the Indonesian Children Cancer Foundation) on Friday (6/4) met with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, at Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java. The meeting took place casually, filled with question and answer session between the President and the children, singing, and performing […]

President Jokowi: Gov’t Will Now Focus on Human Resources Development

Date 6 April 2018

After focusing on infrastructure development, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo stressed that the Government’s next focus is investment on human resources. “This means, our cultural and character values will determine whether our nation can compete with other countries,” said President Jokowi in a meeting with artists and cultural activists at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Friday (6/4). “These […]

Gov’t to Stabilize the Price of Staple Food for Eid Al-Fitr 1439H

Date 5 April 2018

Minister of Trade Enggartiasto Lukita extended his readiness to maintain the supply and stability of staple food prices on the occasion of Ramadhan and Eid Al-Fitr 1439H/2018 as directed by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s in a Limited Cabinet Meeting on Thursday (5/4). According to Enggartiasto, the most sensitive issue is the price of rice. However, […]

Gov’t Issues Regulation on Foreign Worker Recruitment

Date 5 April 2018

In an effort to support the national economy and provide more employment opportunities through investment, the Indonesian Government considers it necessary to re-regulate the permit for the use of foreign workers. Based on this consideration, President Joko Widodo on 26 March 2018 signed President Regulation Number 20 Year 2018 on Recruitment of Foreign Workers (link […]

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