More massive and systemic efforts that implement the most recent technology are required to prevent and eradicate corruption, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The President made the statement at the peak event of the 2023 International Anti-Corruption Day held at Istora Senayan stadium, Gelora Bung Karno sports complex in Jakarta, Tuesday (12/12). “We need […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (12/11) called on ministries/Government institutions to start the 2024 budget realization of the State Budget (APBN) from the beginning of the year. The statement was reiterated by Vice Minister of Finance Suahasil Nazara after joining a plenary cabinet meeting, at the State Palace, Monday (12/11). “The President reminded all on […]

The Indonesian Government is preparing measures to ensure safety and security during this year’s Christmas and the 2024 New Year celebrations. “We have just concluded a plenary cabinet meeting, one of which discussed the Government’s preparedness for the Christmas and New Year celebrations,” National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said in a press statement […]

Cabinet Secretariat held a focus group discussion (FGD) on Strategic Risk Management in Public Sector, Monday (12/11). The discussion held at Ministry of State Secretariat’s hall was participated by a number of speakers from Development and Finance Comptroller (BPKP). “We kindly ask your favor to guide us, educate us on risk mitigation. So, please guide […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered his Cabinet Ministers to ensure that the 2023 budget absorption is realized at least 95 percent. “In the next two weeks, I urge all of you to ensure we achieve at least a 95% budget realization. Thus, please monitor the director generals and deputies regularly to ensure we meet […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated the Ancol Sentiong Water Pump Station in North Jakarta, Monday (12/11). He expressed hope that the infrastructure, which was built with a budget of Rp481 billion, can reduce flooding in seven sub-districts in Jakarta. “This is the largest pump station in Indonesia, and yes, the budget spent [on the infrastructure] […]

Educational institutions must be able to respond to current needs and future challenges, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has stated. “Our education must be in line with the current and future needs, solve problems, and must be able to make the most of existing opportunities,” the President said at the opening the 3rd Vokasifest and Independent […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (12/08) at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, received the Summary of Audit Reports for the first semester of 2023 from Chairperson of the Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK) Isma Yatun. “In general, the performance of the Government is remarkable, marked by the performance of 80 out of 81 ministries/institutions—or 99 percent—received […]

Indonesia suspects human trafficking behind the increasing flow of Rohingya refugees into the country, particularly Aceh province. “I received a report on the growing number of Rohingya refugees entering Indonesian territory, especially Aceh province. We strongly suspect that human trafficking network is involved in the refugee flow,” President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said in a press […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (12/08) received Letters of Credence from ten new Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Friendly Countries to the Republic of Indonesia, including Denmark, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Rwanda, Pakistan, Chile, Laos, Canada, Jordan, and Angola. After the inauguration ceremony held at the Merdeka Palace Jakarta, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi said that […]