After inspecting Simpang Susun Semanggi Project, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on Thursday (23/2) inspected the completion of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) tunnel (connecting Patung Pemuda (Statue of Youth) – Hotel Indonesia Traffic Circle) in Setiabudi, Jakarta. “Today, I would like to inform you that all MRT tunnels are connected,” the President said. President Jokowi further […]

In order to reduce the gap ratio which is increasingly widening, the Government will soon issue a policy of economic equality which covers three things, namely, the agrarian reform and the redistribution of assets, granting access to capital, and vocational training. “We will allocate unproductive lands to the people in the form of small concessions […]

After the visit to Australia was cancelled several months ago, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo is scheduled to pay a state visit to Australia this weekend, from Saturday (25/2) to Sunday (26/2). “So, the President will depart on 23 February to Ambon. In Ambon, the President will attend Tanwir (enlightenment meeting) of Muhammadiyah. Then, the President […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo admitted that he has received many questions when the country faces problems mainly over the past 4-5 months. The question is “Does Indonesia still unite?”. According to the President, the understanding of concepts and values of the nation must always be promoted. The President said that the past 4-5 months reminds […]

Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Thomas Lembong said that one of the main agenda of President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo’s working visit to Australia on 25-26 February is to discuss economic issues with the Australian Government, including the IA CEPA (Indonesia Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) – an investment and trade agreement. “Minister of Trade Enggartiasto […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo said that as an archipelagic province, Maluku has special challenges different from other provinces which most of their territories are land. “The main challenge is connectivity either between regions at the same island, between islands, or between Maluku and other provinces,” the President said when delivering his introductory remarks at a […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo said that Indonesia’s economic growth rate in 2016 was at 5.02 percent or ranked 3 amongst the G-20 member countries. Meanwhile, the inflation rate was just 3.02 percent, or lower than that of in 2015 by 3.35 percent. Moreover, the 2017 State Budget (APBN) is Rp2,080 trillion. “If we look at […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has called on the Government officials, particularly the Ministry of Trade officials, to pay more attention to traditional markets, not only in terms of the buildings and providing vendors with financial assets, but also to give them guidance and better trainings. “I ask you all to manage traditional markets and make […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on Sunday (19/2) through a video uploaded on YouTube explained the idea behind the Sea Toll concept launched in the beginning of his administration. “Our ancestors were seafarers. Our ancestors triumphed because they could conquer the seas. They could make the most of the seas. By learning from the wisdom of […]

In addition to receiving a visit of the Executive Board (PB) of the Islamic Students Association (HMI), President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo also received a visit of the Central Executive (PP) of Muhammadiyah’s Youth Wing, at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Monday (20/2) afternoon. On that occasion, Chairman of PP Muhammadiyah’s Youth Wing Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak was […]