Regarding the issue of presidential treshold that becomes one of crucial matters in the discussion of General Election Bill, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo firmly said that this country’s political development is consistent toward simplification. “Politics in this country is getting better and we should be consistent,” the President told the journalists after having dinner at […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, on Friday (16/6), perforrned Tarawih Prayer at Al Asy’ariyyah Islamic Boarding School, Kalibeber, Mojotengah, Wonosobo, Central Java. In his remarks, President Jokowi appreciated the hospitality of the family of Al Asy’ariyyah Islamic Boarding School who warmly greeted the President. “I thank you so much for giving us and the entourage a […]

In his last day of his working visit to Central Java province, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo symbolically inaugurated infrastructure projects in Temangung Regency, including Kali Galeh suspension bridge, Soropadan suspension bridge, and Parakan Wetan rented low-cost apartment in Kauman Village, Temanggung Regency, on Saturday (17/6). Kali Galeh suspension bridge connects Gandurejo Village with Kauman Village, […]

On the sideline of his working visit to Cilacap, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on Tuesday (15/6) visited Al-Ihya Ulumuddin Islamic Boarding School to honor the Cleric Chasbullah Badawi who passed away on Monday, 5 June 2017. “On behalf of the family, the Government, and myself, I would like to extend my deep condolences at the […]

Though Indonesia’s economic condition showed a positive progress after the launching of Economic Policy Packages I to XIV as reflected by an increase in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) ranking from rank 106 to 91; an increase in global competitive index from rank 49 to 42; and the granting of investment grade status from Standard […]

When starting a Limited Meeting on Evaluation of the Implementation of National Strategic Projects and Priority Programs of Bali Province at the Presidential Office, on Wednesday (14/6) afternoon, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo said that Bali has a unique strength which other provinces do not have. This strength is the capacity to drive the economy by […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (14/6) at the State Palace launched zakat (Alms) payment system through Laku Pandai (branchless banking). The National Alms Agency (BAZNAS) in collaboration with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) has launched zakat inclusion which includes in the zakat collection program through Laku Pandai agent as an innovation in developing zakat […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that Indonesia still needs extraordinary efforts to eradicate corruption and hopes that the spirit of corruption eradication in Indonesia will continue to be maintained and kept alive. President Jokowi made the statement when he visited the working office of journalists working at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday (13/6), after […]

Having distributed nine basic commodities in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, Tuesday (13/6), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo answered a reporter’s question about the current circumstance in the Middle East. President Jokowi said that until now he has contacted Turkish President Erdogan by phone. Moreover, President Jokowi has also contacted Emir of Qatar Syekh Tamir and also Sheikh […]

After attending a Limited Meeting at the Presidential Office, Jakarta, Tuesday (13/6), Coordinating Minister for the Economy Darmin Nasution said that President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo asked a progress report. “The President asked a report on the progress in Kalimantan, Sumatera, as well as other provinces. He chose Kalimantan and Sumatera first because there are a […]