On Wednesday (26/10) morning, the World Bank announced the results of their surveys, studies, as well as analysis on ease of doing business in a number of countries. As has been reported previously, Indonesias position in 2015 is better than 2014. In 2015, Indonesia was at rank 109 whereas in 2014 it was at rank […]
The industrial sector has contributed for 18.33 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2016. In addition, as many as 76 percent of Indonesia’s exports come from the industrial sector. By 43 percent of investment, both Foreign Investment and Domestic Investment also come from the industrial sector. Moreover, a total […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo accompanied by First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo paid their last respects to the late King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, at the Grand Palace, Thailand, on Tuesday (25/10) afternoon. The President and First Lady arrived at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall of the Grand Palace, at 2.05 p.m. local time, not […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo affirmed Indonesia’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as reflected in the Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJM) 2015-2019. However, the President warned that every country has the respective local conditions which require local solutions in pursuing the sustainable development. “Indeed, the purpose of sustainability in every country is the same with […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo received the delegation of Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Monday (24/10) to discuss several forms of cooperation, among others, tax reform in Indonesia. So, according to them, it is important for Indonesia to carry out tax reform. Certainly, they know that we currently […]
First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo accompanied by Vice Presidents spouse, Ibu Hj. Mufidah Jusuf Kalla, and several members of the Organization of Solidarity Action of Working Cabinet Era (OASE-KKK), headed to Cirebon, West Java, on Monday morning (24/10) around 07:00 a.m., from the Gambir Railway Station, Central Jakarta, by Argo Muria train. Head of Bureau […]
On Santri Day (Islamic Students Day), President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) conducted a working visit to Banten Province on Saturday (22/10). President Joko Widodo and the entourage headed to Cilegon, Banten, from Indonesian Air Force Base Atang Sendjaja, Bogor, West Java, aboard the Super Puma helicopter belonging to Indonesian Air Force, approximately at 14.10 p.m. Upon […]
Having made improvements in the field of laws and regulations, particularly matters relating to economic policy within the first two years of administration, President Joko Jokowi Widodo and Vice President Jusuf Kalla focus its efforts on law reform or revitalization as the Governments next target. “Well, from now on, the President begins to focus on […]
Illegal levies and bribe are two different things, Attorney General Prasetyo said. According to him, colleting illegal levies involves one party that often happened to be the Government officers or administrators who have authorities and power to demand something; thus, people are forced to pay illegal levies, otherwise, they will not be able to enjoy […]
In a coordinating meeting with governors from all over Indonesia held at the State Palace on Thursday (20/10), President Joko Jokowi Widodo slammed the complicated process of obtaining permits for investors in the regions. President Jokowi said he often receives such a complaint. He added that this complicated process will lead to illegal levies and […]
