Although the Government has declared the Alert Status for Mount Agung since 22 September, it cannot be determined yet when the mountain, located in Karangasem Regency in Bali, will erupt. Nevertheless, the Government has made mitigation efforts in addressing the situation. “We are making mitigation efforts. We are preparing if the volcanic activity will be […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo reminded digital practitioners in Indonesia not to create a start-up like the existing ones such as Alibaba or Google. According to the President, this will only waste time and energy. It is better to take advantage of the existing ones and hire local practitioners. “Take advantage of it, just use the existing ones. […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said he has already met Commander of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) General Gatot Nurmantyo to discuss the General’s statement about issue of illegal purchase of firearms in a closed meeting with TNI senior officials at TNI Headquarters in Cilangkap last week. “Last night after I returned from Bali, I […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo argued that that Indonesia’s craft products have enormous potential considering we have 714 tribes with different cultures and it becomes the source of inspiration for our craft products. “International craftsmen love to take inspiration from our culture and nature. It means that we who live in Indonesia and live the cultures […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that he has already had discussion with Minister of Social Affairs Khofifah Indar Parawansa about the resignation from her ministerial post to run in the East Java Gubernatorial Election. Nevertheless, the President admitted that so far he has not received an official resignation letter from the Minister. “As of now, […]

The Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo disproved the assumption that many regional heads getting involved in recent corruption cases are as the result of the high cost they incurred during the direct regional head elections. According to Minister Tjahjo, corruption case is an individual case that has nothing to do with the implementation of […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday (26/9) visited Coordination Post set up by the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) and the evacuation centers in Karangasem Regency and Klungkung Regency provided for residents affected by the volcanic activities of Mount Agung. During the visit to the Post, the President received reports from Head of BNPB Willem […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo affirmed that society should be served as quickly as and as well as possible. This was enunciated by the President during his working visit to Central Java Province to carry out the agenda of distributing certificates in Jambesari Field, Pulutan Village, Sidorejo Subdistrict, Salatiga, Monday (25/9). On the occasion, President Jokowi […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (25/9) inaugurated Section III of Semarang – Solo Toll Road: Bawen-Salatiga in Central Java Province. The Toll Road itself has been on trial since 15 September. The Bawen – Salatiga Toll Road is part of the Semarang – Solo Toll Road stretching 17.6 kilometers. In his introductory remarks, President […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo hopes that the construction of Trans Java Toll Road, which has not been consistently carried out, can be completed by the end of next year. According to the President, it is expected that Jakarta will be connected with Surabaya and Probolinggo by the toll road. “From Banten in the west and […]