Although several regional heads, be it Governors, Regents or Mayors have been caught in sting operations held by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for alleged bribery or gratification, Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo affirmed that there are still many regional heads who are clean and have integrity. “Of the more than 500 regional heads […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo reminded that Indonesia is already a member of Group 20 (G-20). It means Indonesia is part of big countries, no more feels inferior, or even feels as a small country. “I have commanded all ministries not to seek help anymore. We should start to help, help, help,” President Jokowi stated in […]

Today, being a diplomat is not easy because diplomat bears difficult tasks as many uncertainties persist in the world. “Various parts of the world are at wars, conflicts, humanitarian crisis that resulted in million of refugees. Cross-border crime, terrorism, human trafficking, illicit drugs trafficking threatened not only Indonesia but all countries,” President Jokowi said in […]

President “Jokowi” Widodo urged that all incomplete 2017 national priority programs and strategic projects be completed immediately. In addition to that, the implementation of strategic project program on the ground that is planned to be conducted in 2018 must be ensured. “Therefore, I instruct Coordinating Minister for the Economy to re-evaluate programs and projects and […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo appraises economic development momentum of which trend is increasing, from 5.06% in the third quarter of 2017 to 5.19 in the fourth quarter of 2017. The President hopes, this trend continues to improve in 2018. “Moreover, I learn our export progress; particularly commodities and coal sectors are significantly increased. Household consumption […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo appreciated ‘the Best Minister in the World Award’ granted to Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani during the World Government Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, last Sunday (11/2). “It’s an international recognition. The Award was also personally handed over by Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum to Minister Sri Mulyani,” […]

Investment is of particular importance so that Indonesian economy can grow on target with the composition of economic growth more evenly, which is not dominated by one growth machine, such as consumption. This was enunciated by the Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani when answering reporters’ questions after attending a Plenary Cabinet Meeting at the State Palace, […]

Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani received the “Best Minister in the World Award” during the World Government Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Award was handed over by the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This Award, which granting is started in 2016, is given to one minister amongst […]

The Government apparatus and religious leaders should work together to foster Indonesia that is solid on the basis of tolerance and mutual understanding, as well as work together in a synergy to maintain the quality of education and attitude of our people. The statement was made by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in a remarks during […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated the groundbreaking ceremony of the first stage of Padang-Pekanbaru toll road construction connecting Padang-Sicincin. “Alhamdulillah, we can start the construction of the 254-kilometer Padang-Pekanbaru toll road,” the President said when inaugurating the construction of the Padang-Sicincin toll road, at Jalan Bypass Kilometer 0, Padang, West Sumatra, Friday (9/2) afternoon. The […]