President Joko Widodo closed his series of working visit in Balikpapan by inspecting Teritip Dam construction project on Thursday (24/3). The President asked all related parties to finish this project before rainy season comes. “The Mayor was complaining to me that Balikpapan suffers from water crisis. On the otherhand, I want the construction of Teritip […]

Following acts of terror that hit several locations in Belgian capital Brussels which caused casualties and after the Belgium authority raised its terrorism alert to its highest level, the Indonesian Government through its Minsitry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory for Indonesian citizens in Belgium, particularly in Brussels, to increase their vigilance and […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on Thursday (24/3) visited East Kalimantan Province for a working visit. In the province, President Jokowi, who was accompanied by First Lady Ibu Iriana Widodo, visited the construction site of the ongoing Balikpapan – Samarinda toll road project. The investment value of the toll road, which spans 99.02 kilometers (4 lanes, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that Indonesia’s infrastructure is left behind comparing to those in neighboring countries including Malaysia and Singapore. Therefore, Indonesia must accelerate its infrastructure development to catch up, said President Jokowi when inaugurating Juwata Airport in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, on Wednesday (23/3). The President said that insufficient infrastructure causes overpriced logistic and […]

After conducting working visit to border area in Entikong, West Kalimantan, President Joko Widodo continued his agenda to North Kalimantan. The Presidential Aircraft carrying the President and his entourage took off from Supadio Airport, Pontianak, at around 01.00 p.m Western Indonesian Time after the President delivered his press statement on Masela Block. After 1.5 hours, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi on Wednesday afternoon (23/3) arrived at Entikong State Border Crossing Post (PLBN), located in Sanggau Regency, West Kalimantan, to inspect a number of locations around the post. The President was accompanied by Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono and Minister of State […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has decided to develop gas-rich Masela Block, which is located in South East Maluku Regency, Maluku Province, onshore. The President announced the decision to reporters at Supadio Airport in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on Wednesday (23/3) and said that the decision is based on many considerations and inputs. President Jokowi also reminded […]

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan instructed all parties to restrain themselves and asserted that he will take actions against anarchic drivers involved in the demonstration of taxi drivers in Jakarta, yesterday (22/3). “I asked (the protesters) not to conduct sweeping. We will also take firm actions if they act anarchically,” […]

President Joko Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo, accompanied by Governor of West Kalimantan Cornelis, distributed Aspiring Family Program (PKH) Social Assistance, Smart Indonesia Card (KIP), Social Assistance Card for People with Severe Disabilities (ASPDB), and Social Assistance Card for the Elderly (ASLUT), at SDN 21 Piasak sports field, in Piasak, Pedalaman Village, […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo said that infrastructure development is aimed at bringing benefits for the people and transportation infrastructures are expected to facilitate the mobility of goods and people. “In the end, the people will get to buy goods and services at a cheaper price,” the President said during the inauguration of Pak Kasih Tayan […]