Minister of Industry Airlangga Hartarto has announced that the Government will rely on three measures to boost Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves, namely implementing Biodiesel 20 (B20) program, intensifying the policy on local content requirement (TKDN), and optimizing tourism sector services. “We will rely on, among others, the implementation of the B20 program and the intensifying […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo extended his condolences to the victims in the earthquake that hit Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province on Sunday (29/7) at 05.47 am local time. “May their soul rest in peace,” President Jokowi told reporters after visiting an evacuation center for the affected residents located in Sambelia, East Lombok, West Nusa […]

The biggest challenge facing Indonesia for the future is a swift and dynamic change of the era as the world is facing industrial revolution 4.0 in which things can rapidly change, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said during a gathering with academics of Sumbawa University of Technology, in Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province, Monday (30/7). […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo accompanied by First Lady Ibu Iriana inaugurated Tanju Dam in Dompu Regency, Sumbawa Island, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Monday (30/7) afternoon. In his remarks, the President said that the key of development in NTB is water. “If there is no water in Dompu, what plants can be planted here? the President […]

Considering the results of the study of the Committee for Acceleration of Infrastructure Provision, the Government considers it necessary to make changes to the National Strategy Project with the aim to maximize the accelerated programs being implemented. In this regard, on 20 July  2018, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo signed Presidential Regulation Number 56 of 2018 […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo asked the Village Supervisory Non-Commissioned Officers (Babinsa) to play an active role in reducing the spread of hoaxes and fake news through social media. “All of you must be able to reduce the spread of these hoaxes,” the President said when delivering his directives before 2,000 officers of Babinsa of Kodam […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Tower and the commemoration of 43rd Anniversary of MUI in Jakarta, Thursday (26/7). The President believes that plan to build a 17-storey Tower on 18 hectares of land will be completed through the concept of waqf (Islamic endowment) funds. “I fully […]

In a bid to promote Indonesia’s tourism during the 2018 Asian Games, Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya on Thursday (26/7) launched buses decorated with the Wonderful Indonesia (WI) logo and 2018 Asian Games logo. The launching took place at the National Monument Compex in Central Jakarta. According to Arief, the 2018 Asian Games is expected […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo said that since tourism sector generates foreign exchange, this sector must be given ample opportunities to attract investment particulary for regions that have received serious attention from domestic as well as foreign tourists. “I have talked about the 10 New Bali but our focus now is to develop several areas first, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed his appreciation to all regional leaders and members of the inflation control team – both at the central government level and at regional governments level – for their roles in controlling inflation under 4 percent. “In 2015, inflation was at 3.35 percent, in 2016 it was at 3.0 percent, and […]