On the 56th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (08/08) in Jakarta, invited several ASEAN ambassadors and partner countries to experience the railway-based public transportation MRT service. The President and his entourage boarded the MRT from the Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout Station to the ASEAN Station. Inside […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (08/07) received a courtesy call from Parliament Speakers of Thailand, Malaysia and Laos at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. “They talked about many issues in ASEAN, particularly regarding ASEAN’s credibility and unity” Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno LP Marsudi said after accompanying the President on the courtesy call. The President and the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (08/07) received an honorary visit from the Chair of the National Assembly of Vietnam Vương Đình Huệ and his delegates at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. In his remarks, President Jokowi underscored the essential role of the parliament as a reflection of the people’s representation. “The President once again stated that […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (08/07) inaugurated the Indonesia Arena – a multipurpose indoor arena – located within the Bung Karno Stadium (GBK) compound in South Jakarta. Following the inauguration, Indonesian athletes and artists expressed their appreciation for the inauguration of the new arena. Indonesian basketball player Yudha Saputera said he was amazed and proud […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (08/07) received Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, to discuss four issues. “First, on Qur’an burnings in Europe. President Jokowi and the OIC Secretary-General reiterated their position to strongly condemn the burning of the holy Qur’an. The President expressed hope that […]

Cabinet Secretariat through the Center for Government Translator and Interpreter Development (Pusbinter) hosted a focus group discussion on the grand design for government translator and interpreter (PFP) expertise certification, Monday (08/07), at Grand Mercure Hotel Jakarta. In his written remarks, Deputy for Administrative Affairs of the Cabinet Secretariat Farid Utomo highlighted the importance of a […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo asserted that Indonesia is ready to host upcoming national and international events following the inauguration of Indonesia Arena indoor stadium that can seat 16,000 people at full capacity. “We hope after the inauguration various national and international events can be held in Indonesia Arena. It adds the number of indoor stadiums […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered related ministries to keep monitoring the condition of Indonesian contingent participating in the World Scout Jamboree 2023 in South Korea. The event has received global attention due to the extreme weather that hit the country, forcing a number of participants to receive treatment at hospitals. “I have ordered Ministry […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (08/07) inaugurated Indonesia Arena sports building at Gelora Bung Karno compound. The arena will become one of the venues for 2023 Basketball World Cup FIBA to be held at the end of August until September. “We now already have an arena with a capacity of around 16,000 people,” the President […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (08/07) opened the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) at the Fairmont Hotel, Senayan, Jakarta. In his remarks, the President said that parliaments reflect the voice of the people. Therefore, the aspirations of the ASEAN people must be represented and their interests must be fought for. […]