President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) accompanied by First Lady Iriana attended Ceremony of Tawur Agung Kesanga, Nyepi Day Year Saka1937 / 2015 M, which was held at Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta, Friday (20/3) morning. In his speech, President Jokowi said “As part of commemoration of Nyepi, Tawur Kesanga ceremony can give inspiration and new spirit for Hindus […]
The government enthusiastically welcomed the appointment of Indonesia as the host of the Asian Games in 2018. “The President is very concerned, even this will used as a momentum to evoke the spirit of our nationalism and nationality,” said Minister of Youth and Sports (Affairs) Imam Nahrawi told to reporters after attending a limited cabinet […]
Coordinating Minister for Maritime, Indroyono Susilo, ensure that the seven processing plants and purification (smelter) worth 1.4 billion US dollars as part of efforts to down streaming, is ready to operate in 2015. “Seven new smelter are ready to operate, consisting of an aluminum smelter and six nickel smelter,” Indroyono said after attending a coordination […]
After attending the signing of cooperation (MoU) Joint Action Plan for the National Natural Resources Rescue, at the State Palace, Jakarta, Thursday (19/3) at around 10:00 am, President Joko Widodo receives credentials of 6 (six) new ambassadors of friendly countries. The 6 (six) new ambassadors of friendly countries who submit the credentials are: 1. Dr. […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi expressed, there is the possibility of 16 Indonesian citizens (WNI) who was arrested by the Turkish government as it will cross into Syria to join premises radical Islamic movement, Islamic State on the Iraqi and Syrian (ISIS) will be deported to Indonesia. “Indeed, from the Turkish side that one […]
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) reiterated the government’s commitment that no longer imports the rice, although there was shortage of supply. Therefore, the President asked the farmers to increase national rice production. “I am very happy. Because, the direct harvest we were so optimistic. Sure, increased of rice production, “said President Jokowi, in a speech at […]
Depreciation of the rupiah against the US dollar is not due to incorrect in the Indonesian economic management, but because of the strengthening US dollar globally, “Diop said at the launch of the quarterly report of the Indonesian economy, in Jakarta, Wednesday (18/3) morning. Bank Indonesia middle rate notes, the rupiah continued to strengthen since […]
The Administration of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Vice President Jusuf Kalla (JK) affirming a commitment to build approximately 42,000 megawatts (MW), equivalent to 42 gigawatts of electricity generation infrastructure throughout the country, within the next 5 years (2015-2019) . This commitment edified in a limited meeting chaired by the President Jokowi, in the office […]
In Economic Policy Package announced by the Coordinating Minister for Economy Sofyan Jalil, in the office of President, Jakarta, Monday (16/3) mentioned that the government provides short-stay visa-free for tourists to the 30 new countries. Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya said the 30 new countries whose their citizens obtain short-stay visa-free facility are: 1. China; […]
One of the policy package that announced by the government related to strengthening rupiah exchange rate is the provision of tax incentives, also known as tax allowances. Minister of Finance Bambang Brodjonegoro explained, the government issued the new regulation regarding tax allowance, with criteria are made more flexible; not tight and not too detailed as […]
