The Ministry of Finance established the Tax Reform Team and the Customs and Excise Strengthening Reform Team aimed to prepare and support the implementation of tax reform and strengthening customs and excise reform. Such reform comprises aspects of organization, human resources, infrastructure, budgeting, laws and regulations, database, business process, and the information technology. The kick-off […]

Although Indonesia failed to be the champion of the 2016 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup and lost to Thailand 0-2 on the second leg of the Finals held in Bangkok on Saturday (17/12), President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo still appreciated the Team by inviting the players and officials for a luncheon on Monday (19/12), at […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on Monday (19/12) paid his last respect to the Indonesian Navy Deputy Chief of Staff (Wakasal) of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) Vice Admiral Arie Henrycus Sembiring who passed away on Sunday. President Jokowi arrived at Arie’s house in Cut Meutiah, Menteng, Central Jakarta and was welcomed by his family. […]

When delivering a remarks at the launching of New Banknotes and Coins of 2016 Emission Year, at Bank Indonesia, Jakarta, on Monday (19/12) morning, the Governor of Bank Indonesia Agus Martowardoyo asked President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo to support the process of Rupiah Redenomination Bill. In this Bill, three zeroes in Rupiah will be slashed off […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo launched the issuance and circulation of 11 New Design Rupiah of the 2016 Year Emission, at Bank Indonesia building, Jakarta, Monday (19/12) morning. The launch also marks the entry into force of 11 such notes and coins in the territory of Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). In his […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo conveyed his deep condolences over the crash of an Indonesian Air Force plane in Wamena, Papua, on Sunday (18/12). The President hopes that such incident would not happen again. “Once again, we are grieving over the crash of an Indonesian Air Force plane in Wamena. The source of the problem must […]

Although Indonesia lost to Thailand 0-2 on the second leg of the Finals of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup held at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on Saturday (17/12) and failed to win the Cup, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo and a number of high-ranking officials appreciate the fight that the team has shown. “Don’t lose […]

After receiving the visit of the Speakers of  the House of Representatives, President Joko Widodo also received the visit of the Speaker as well as Chairman of the Organs of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Friday (16/12) afternoon. The Speaker of DPD Mohammad Saleh said that the meeting, which […]

Four leaders of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (DPR RI), namely Speaker of DPR RI Setya Novanto, and Vice Speakers Fadli Zon, Fahri Hamzah, and Taufik Kurniawan had a cordial meeting with President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, on Friday (16/12) noon. The meeting packed with having tea […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo said that the rehabilitation and reconstruction processes in the wake of 6.4 Richter scale earthquake that occurred on Wednesday (7/12) in Pidie Jaya, Aceh, must be carried out immediately. “I will also ask Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) to assist the reconstruction process that will be carried out immediately to buildings […]