President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo asserted that he will monitor the implementation of the Social Forestry Program provided by the Government. If it turns out that the land given to farmers is found abandoned, then the land already given will be taken again. “The lands that have been given, if later found abandoned, will be taken […]

After being halted for around 21 years, the construction of Section 1B and Section 1C of Becakayu Toll Road spanning around 8 kilometers was inaugurated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Friday (3/11). Section 1B connects Bekasi and Cawang as well as Kampung Melayu in East Jakarta, while Section 1C connects Cipinang Melayu in East […]

Central Committee of the Indonesian Pentecostal Church (PGPI) on Friday (3/11) at the Merdeka Palace met with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to invite the President to attend a National Working Meeting (Rakernas). On that occasion, the Committee also gave supports to the Government’s programs. “We support all programs implemented by the Government. We acknowledge that […]

In order to provide more jobs opportunities as well as to absorb more employment in the regions, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo asks Ministries or Institutions that have programs in these areas to plan well their programs. “So that the programs will give positive impacts and they can also be used to alleviate poverty and open […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo asserted that cashless payment at toll roads by using e-money is one of the instruments for the Government in improving services for toll road users. According to the President, with this system transaction process at tollgates can be faster and is hoped to bring more convenience for toll road users.

Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Cabinet Work Support, Yuli Harsono, representing Cabinet Secretary attended the closing of a translation training program for Functional Officials of Indonesian Government Translator (PFP) conducted by the Australian Government at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. “I representing Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Pramono Anung, is delighted to attend the […]

The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Melbourne, Australia, Dewi Savitri Wahab, appreciated the cooperation between Cabinet Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia and the Australian Government, especially Monash University, for a translation training program of the 12 Functional Officials of Indonesian Government Translators. Consul General Dewi hopes this training can create reliable […]

In response to journalists’ question regarding the issue of reclamation project in Jakarta Bay, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo asserted that he never issued a permit when he was still Jakarta Governor nor when he is the President. “Let me stress here that as a President, I have never issued a permit for the reclamation project.  […]

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reports that as of the end of September this year, the number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia reaches 10.46 million people, rising by 25.05 percent compared to that in the same period last year at 8.36 million people. “9.04 million foreign tourists arrive in Indonesia through 19 major gates and […]

Indonesia ranked 72nd out of 190 countries in the 2018 Ease of Doing Business, according to the World Bank’s latest report entitled “Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs”. This means Indonesia rose by 19 positions compared to 2017, where Indonesia is ranked 91. This achievements continue the trend of accelerating the increase in ranking […]