President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (03/01) led the groundbreaking ceremony of regional development bank Bank Kaltimtara in Indonesia’s new capital of Nusantara in North Penajam Paser regency, East Kalimantan province. The construction of Bank Kaltimtara is not only an important step in developing financial sector in Kalimantan island but also part of bigger vision of […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo held a ceremony for the final completion or topping off of housing for state civil servants and defense and security personnel in the capital city of Nusantara area, North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan, Friday (03/01). The President ensured that the infrastructure development in the area is proceeding according to schedule. “One […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (01/03) led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Healthcare and Social Security Agency’s (BPJS Kesehatan) office in the Nusantara Capital (IKN) area in North Penajam Paser regency, East Kalimantan province. “I would like to express my gratitude for the development of the BPJS Kesehatan office in the Nusantara Capital. Previously we […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inspected the construction progress of Presidential Office in Nusantara Capital City (IKN), East Kalimantan province, Friday (03/01). The infrastructure construction has currently reached 74 percent. Director General for Human Settlements, Ministry of Public Works and Housing Diana Kusumastuti said that the construction of the main building structure has been completed. Currently, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (02/29) led the groundbreaking of several infrastructure projects at the Nusantara Capital (IKN), in North Penajam Paser regency, East Kalimantan province. This groundbreaking shows a high level of interest to invest in the IKN. “Many investors are queuing [to invest], but we must ensure which plots of land are clean […]

President of Indonesia Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has expressed appreciation for the strategic role of Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) in supporting the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. The appreciation was conveyed by the President during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the BRI International Microfinance Center Building in the new […]

Banking infrastructure in the Nusantara Capital (IKN) should become an important part of Indonesia’s economic transformation, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “The economic transformation in the Nusantara capital should speed up transformation from the old economic pattern to the new one, since the global economic landscape is currently changing, the global political landscape is […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (02/29) launched groundbreaking of PT Bank Mandiri office in Nusantara capital, North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan province. In his remarks, President Jokowi appreciated the construction of office specifically for the digital service. “I am glad that Bank Mandiri will immediately start the construction of officespecifically for digital services. I acknowledge […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (02/29) stated that the development of an ammonium nitrate factory can encourage food independence in the country as well as a strategic effort in facing the global food crisis. “In the past, it was a simple task when we want to import rice or wheat. Now, 22 countries—from which we […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (02/28) inaugurated Samarinda Seberang Terminal in Samarinda city, East Kalimantan province. In his remarks, the President called on the people to use mass transportation. “We can see that cities everywhere including Samarinda, Balikpapan, and Banjarmasin are experiencing traffic jam. Therefore, we have to promote the use mass transportation, public transportation […]