Logistics transportation in Indonesia costs 2.5 times as much as that of in Malaysia and Singapore. This means, in order to bring goods from one place to another, it costs 2-2.5 times more expensive. Consequently, goods sold in Indonesia are more expensive than those of other countries. The statement was enunciated by President Joko “Jokowi” […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo considered that the visit of Niger’s President Issoufou Mahamadou to Indonesia is a very historical one. This is because President Issoufou is the first Niger President to visit Indonesia, after the two countries established diplomatic ties six years ago. “As [we are] two Muslim-majority countries, President Issoufou’s visit is important in […]

Anies R. Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno have just been inaugurated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as Governor and Deputy Governor of Jakarta for the 2017-2022 period. Governor Anies confirmed his readiness to work. “The campaign phase has ended, preparations have been completed, it is time to fulfill all the promises. Therefore we seriously start working, […]

The beauty of Lake Toba in North Sumatera Province is a big potential for the tourism sector. Therefore, the Government said it would continue providing infrastructures that support the growth of the region. “All places in all regencies near Lake Toba are all beautiful. All is beautiful. We only have to upgrade them and promote […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that the use of electronic money in toll payment transaction is aimed at improving services. The statement was made by the President to journalists regarding the rejection of the use of electronic money in toll payment transaction. “We will improve the services. We also want to accelerate services at the […]

To begin the second day of his working visit to South Sumatra Province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Friday (13/10) did the first planting aimed at rejuvenating palm oil plantation (covering 4.400 hectares), in Panca Tunggal Village, Sungai Lilin District, Musi Banyuasin Regency, Friday (13/10). According to the President, the cost of the rejuvenation will […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated the 42 km long Kualanamu-Tebing Tinggi Toll Road Section 2 to 6 in Medan, North Sumatra, Friday (13/10). On the occasion, President Jokowi mentioned that the land acquisitions for Kualanamu – Tebing Tinggi Toll Road and then later continued to be 14 km long to Toba have been completed. The […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is optimistic that Indonesia has human resources with high quality evidence by a big number of Islamic students with achievementsin Madura Island, East Java. Therefore, after discussing it with Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, the President decided to give appreciation to the students in the forms of scholarships.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo extended his greatest gratitude for the improving professionalism of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TN), the commitment of all members of the TNI in upholding oath of soldiers, and for the dedication of soldiers, in performing their tasks that are full of risks. “Let me also extend my utmost gratitude for […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo reviewed the construction of Coal Terminal with a capacity of 20 million tons and the groundbreaking of Independent Power Producer (IPP) of coal-fired Power Plant (PLTU) Java 7, 9, and 10 with a total capacity of 4,000 megawatts (MW) and the inauguration of PLTU IPP Banten which has a capacity of […]