President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday inaugurated the Duplication of Kapuas 1 Bridge in West Kalimantan provincial capital of Pontianak. “This morning, thank God, the Duplication of Kapuas 1 Bridge has been completed and we will inaugurate it,” he said. For the record, the bridge, with a length of 430 meters and a width of 8 […]
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno expressed belief that Indonesia’s presence at India Gaming Show (IGS) 2024 will encourage the development of the national game industry, as mandated in Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 19 of 2024. “India’s game market itself is projected to reach US$5 […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (03/20) inaugurated 24 road sections in West Kalimantan province as the implementation of Presidential Instruction Number 3 of 2023 on the Acceleration of Regional Roads Connectivity Improvement. President Jokowi went on to say that the project of building a 165-kilometer road spent a budget of Rp648 billion. He expressed hope […]
As a part of his working visit to West Kalimantan province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (03/20) inspected the availability and prices of basic commodities in Sebukit Rama Market, Mempawah regency. “Prices are stable. I see, for example, garlic at Rp40,000 (per kg), shallots at Rp30,000 (per kg), premium rice at Rp17,000 (per kg). I […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (3/20) conducted a direct inspection at Smelter Grade Alumina Refinery (SGAR) in Mempawah regency, West Kalimantan province. During the visit, the Head of State emphasized the importance of building smelters for bauxite, a follow-up step after nickel in Indonesia’s large downstream agenda. “We are entering bauxite here because bauxite, which […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated Singkawang airport, in Singkawang city, Wednesday (03/24). In his speech, President Jokowi expressed appreciation for infrastructure development under government-to-business cooperation (KPBU) scheme as well as corporate social responsibility (CSR) from the private sector. “Singkawang airport was built under KPBU scheme and also CSR assistance from Singkawang’s entrepreneurs. Earlier, the Minister […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (03/20) arrived at Singkawang Airport, West Kalimantan province, at around 09.00 Western Indonesia Time. Upon his arrival, the President was greeted by Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi, Acting Governor of West Kalimantan Harisson, and Acting Mayor of Singkawang Sumastro. On that occasion, President Jokowi received typical Kalimantan bead garlands […]
Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno encouraged regional governments and tourism business actors in Indonesia to ensure the readiness of tourist destinations as an anticipation of Eid al-Fitr holiday. “We have prepared and will issue a letter due to the upcoming 2024 Eid al-Fitr to all regional governments to prepare the tourist […]
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto Tuesday (03/19) called on the press to prevent the spread of hoaxes to keep the situation of the country conducive. “I am calling on the press to deliver positive news and write positively. I would also like invite journalists to prevent hoaxes so the condition […]
Vice President Ma’ruf Amin Tuesday (03/19) stated that the current reduction in stunting prevalence has not yet reached the target set by the Government of 14 percent. “Please carry out further evaluation and analysis immediately to develop and formulate corrective steps,” the Vice President said at a meeting on the stunting reduction acceleration program at […]
