President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (10/26) inaugurated the Sei Selayur Centralized Domestic Waste Water Management System in Kalidoni district, Palembang city, South Sumatra province. According to the President, this infrastructure can support environmental restoration efforts and improve public health in the ciity. “The Musi River has been polluted with waste, endangering the health conditions of […]

Vocational schools should work hand in hand with industry so that the students’ skills will match the industrial demand, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has stated. “I see that (this school) has established cooperation with the industry. There is demand from the industry, and the students develop their skills in the industry,” the President said after […]

First Lady Iriana Jokowi and members of the Solidarity Action Organization of the Onward Indonesia Cabinet (OASE KIM) play traditional games with children at state elementary school SDN Pakis III in East Java provincial capital Surabaya, Thursday (10/26). On that occasion, the First Lady, OASE KIM members, and the kindergartners played ular naga (dragon god). […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (10/26) visited Sekip Ujung traditional market, Palembang city, South Sumatra province to check food commodity prices. In his statement after the inspection, President Jokowi said that price stability and inflation are in good condition. “The prices are stable, good. Inflation is also 2.28 [percent] which is also very good. It […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated the 64.5-kilometer Indralaya-Prabumulih Toll Road in South Sumatra province, Thursday (10/26). “This is a big investment but the benefits for our country, the benefits for the people will be extraordinary if we can increase productivity. It means that this toll road must be connected to agricultural areas, connected to tourism […]

First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo, Ibu Wury Ma’ruf Amin, and members of Solidarity Act Organization of the Onward Indonesia Cabinet (OASE KIM), Thursday (10/26), headed to East Java province to kick off their working visit. Starting the agenda, Ibu Iriana and OASE KIM members will be demonstrating the “hand-washing with soap” movement and participating […]

Amid global economic turbulence, China’s economic slowdown, and drought caused by El Niño, the Governmnet through Ministry of Finance launched  the State Budget (APBN) policy package in order to maintain stability and momentum of economic recovery. The statement was made by Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani at the press conference of the State Budget information […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (10/23) said that rice reserves in State Logistics Agency’s (Bulog) warehouses in the regions must still be ensured although the regions experience surplus in rice production. “West Sumatra province records a rice production surplus. Nevertheless, (rice) reserves still must be ensured. For that reason, as we have witnessed earlier, there […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (10/25) inspected the ongoing learning process at state vocational high school SMK 5 Padang, in Padang city, West Sumatra province. According to the President, the students’ skills and expertise have seen significant improvements through practical learning programs implemented at vocational schools. “Whenever I have a working visit scheduled, I ensure […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (10/25) inaugurated the Mentawai Airport in Mentawai Islands regency, West Sumatra province. President Jokowi stated in his remarks that the newly-inaugurated airport is expected to improve people’s mobility and attract more tourists. “I hope that as the airport operates, people’s mobility will be easier, and the tourism potentials in […]