President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered Minister of Health and Minister of Environment and Forestry to adjust air quality standards in accordance with the most recent standards that have been increased by the WHO. Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin made the statement in his press statement following a limited meeting on improvement of air […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on his administration to make health-based efforts to improve air quality in Greater Jakarta. “All ministries/institutions have been ordered to take firm steps, in policies, in measures and in field operations. This means that in the case of Ministry of the Environment and Forestry, it is related to law […]

Before inaugurating the Greater Jakarta Light Rail Transit (LRT), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (08/28) invited a number of ministers to experience the LRT train on a trip from Harjamukti Station in Depok, West Java to Cawang Station in Jakarta. Afterwards, several ministers shared their experiences to the journalists, including Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (08/28) inaugurated the Integrated Light Rail Transit (LRT) covering the greater Jakarta (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok and Bekasi) area at Cawang LRT Station, Jakarta. In commemoration of the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Indonesia as well as to introduce the LRT to the public, the Government has also offered promotional […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expected that people in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok and Bekasi area can flock to take advantage of the Jabodebek Light Rail Transit (LRT). “We hope that people will flock to ride the LRT, both those from Cibubur and its surroundings and Bekasi and its surroundings, so that we can avoid congestion […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Monday (08/28) at Cawang LRT Station, Jakarta, inaugurated Light Rail Transit mode of transportation (LRT) which links the city of Jakarta with Bogor city, Depok city, and Bekasi city. “By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, today I inaugurate Greater Jakarta-Integrated LRT,” President Jokowi said. The President expressed hope that the 41.2 km-LRT built with […]

The Government has renewed its commitment to transform the subsidy policy for 3-kilogram liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders that started with a meticulous data collection and consumer matching process for more precise targeting. According to Director General of Oil and Gas for Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Tutuka Ariadji, only registered consumers could […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (08/25) responded to the rumour on the dissolution of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). On that occasion, the President noticed that the current system and sting operations by the KPK have been effective.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (08/25) inspected Brahrang Market in Binjai city, North Sumatra province, to monitor the prices of staple food. After the inspection, the President said that the prices of basic commodities, such as shallots, rice, and chicken meat in the market were relatively stable.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (08/25) inaugurated Water Supply Development System (SPAM) for the regions of Medan-Binjai-Deli Serdang in Binjai city, North Sumatra province. “I’ve ordered governors, regents, and mayors to follow up on household water pipe network since there are approximately 88,000 households or 440,000 people that can be connected to the SPAM,” President […]