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President Jokowi Backs Minister on West Java Acting Governor Appointment
Date 21 Juni 2018

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has stated that in the appointment of Commissioner General Police M. Iriawan as Acting Governor of West Java, Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo has previously studied, evaluated, and considered the decision. “Minister of Home Affairs certainly has studied, evaluated, and considered the decision on the proposal to appoint Acting Governor […]
21 Juni 2018

Halal Bihalal among Officials of Presidential Institutions

After public holiday and collective leave for 12 days, officials of the Presidential Institutions, Jakarta, held a halal bihalal (mutual begging of pardon) gathering after Eid al-Fitr 1439H/2018, at Ministry of State Secretariat Office, Jakarta, on Thursday (21/6) morning. Halal bihalal was attended by Minister of State Secretary Pratikno and his wife Siti Faridah, Chief […]
21 Juni 2018

Gov’t to Take Several Steps to Handle Sinar Bangun Accident

Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi said the Ministry has set up a team to search, rescue and handle victims, as well as to conduct a fact-finding investigation on Motor Vessel Sinar Bangun accident in Lake Toba, North Sumatra, on Monday (18/6). “The National Search and Rescue Agency (BNPP, previously known as Basarnas) is responsible […]
21 Juni 2018

Gov’t to Build East Cross Taxiway, 3rd Runway at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

In order to ease take-off queue and anticipate the growth of annual airline passengers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Cengkareng in Banten, the  Government is set to build a third runway and an East Cross Taxiway at the airport President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo accompanied by Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi, Minister of State Secretary […]

Reporters Give President Jokowi Birthday Surprise
Date 21 Juni 2018

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo was given a birthday surprise by reporters when inspecting development of a new runway and Eid al-Fitr return traffic at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Cengkareng, Tangerang, Banten, Thursday (21/6). As usual, reporters were given the opportunity to ask questions and information to the President about his activities. However, at the end of […]
20 Juni 2018

President Jokowi Offers Condolences for KM Sinar Bangun Accident

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said he has received report from Minister of Transportation and Head of National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) regarding the Motor Vessel (KM) Sinar Bangun accident in Lake Toba, North Sumatera on Monday (18/6). “On behalf of myself and the Indonesian people, we would like to offer our deepest condolences to […]
20 Juni 2018

Indonesia Regrets Withdrawal of the US from the UN Human Rights Council

The Government of Indonesia regrets the United States’ decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council. “Indonesia deeply regrets the United States’decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council,” Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi said in a statement on Wednesday (20/6). Minister Retno mentioned that the Human Rights Council is a forum […]

Gov’t Ensures Power Supply During Asian Games
Date 16 Juni 2018

Ahead of the 2018 Asian Games that is set to be held in the next two months, power supply remains one of the most important factors to consider. Therefore, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and state-owned electricity company PT PLN continue to ensure power supply during the event.

Indonesia Supports UN Resolution on Palestinian Civilian Protection
Date 15 Juni 2018

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on the protection of Palestinian civilians through voting on Wednesday (13/6). The Indonesian delegation became one of leading delegates in supporting and co-sponsoring the resolution. The resolution entitled “Protection of Palestinian Civilians” was passed with 120 “yes” votes, 8 “no” votes and 45 abstentions.
15 Juni 2018

President Jokowi Holds a Public Open House at Bogor Presidential Palace

On the first day of Eid al-Fitr 1439H/2018M, Friday (15/5), Bogor Presidential Palace was opened for public so that people could shake hands with President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on a silaturahim (an amicable gathering). Public from Bogor city and its surrounding areas were in long lines to enter the Palace beginning from 9.00 am.

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