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 […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo conducted a working visit to West Sumatra province on Wednesday (10/25). President and the entourage arrived at the Minangkabau International Airport, Padang Pariaman regency, at around 12.11 western Indonesian time. At the airport, President Jokowi was welcomed by the Governor of West Sumatra Mahyeldi Asharullah, Speaker of West Sumatra Regional House […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (10/25) at the State Palace, Jakarta inaugurated Sulaiman as Indonesian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Argentine Republic, accredited to Republic of Paraguay and Oriental Republic of Uruguay, residing in Buenos Aires. The appointment is based on Presidential Decree Number 82/P of 2023 on the Appointment of Ambassadors Extraordinary and […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (10/25) inaugurated Lt. Gen. Agus Subiyanto as Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (KSAD) at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. The inauguration was based on Presidential Decree Number 89/TNI of 2023 on the Discharge and Appointment of the Army Chief of Staff. “I do solemnly swear that I will […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (10/25) inaugurated Andi Amran Sulaiman as Minister of Agriculture at the State Palace in Jakarta. The Inauguration is based on Presidential Decree Number 101/P of 2023 on the Appointment of Minister of Agriculture in the Onward Indonesia Cabinet for the Remaining Term of Office of 2019-2024. After the Presidential Decree […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered Government officials to optimize the use of socio-economic registration (Regsosek) data to provide social assistance for communities. “The data should be used in social protection programs, including regular social assistance, namely the PKH [family hope program], BPNT [non-cash food assistance], subsidies and other social security programs. We will continue […]
Export and investment must continue to be increased to maintain Indonesia’s economic growth, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “The key [to economic growth] is to maintain export so that it continues to increase. This is not easy. Investment must also be maintained so that it continuously grows because the base of our economic growth […]
