Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states stand together with a shared commitment to make ASEAN the anchor of world peace and set an example of tolerance and unity amidst global conflicts, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “I believe that the ASEAN community has the potential to be a catalyst for world peace, […]

The Government has issued Presidential Regulation Number 48 of 2023 on Termination of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic Response promulgated on August 4, following the Government’s move to declare the disease as endemic in the country. “Arrangements need to be made to terminate the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response carried out during the pandemic,” the regulation […]

Istana Berkebaya, the first fashion show held on the front yard of the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Sunday (08/06), was attended by thousands of participants including ministers, female ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet and their spouses, spouses of ambassadors of friendly countries, professional models, as well as public in general.      One of female ministers, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Sunday (08/06) opened kebaya fashion show “Istana Berkebaya” in front of Istana Merdeka, Jakarta. The President expressed hope that this event will encourage Indonesia’s community to wear kebaya (traditional Indonesian blouse) on various occasion.

As a series of events to commemorate the 78th Indonesian independence day, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana on Sunday (08/06) opened a fashion show adopting the theme “Istana Berkebaya” (“Kebaya in the Palace”) in front of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. “The kebaya symbolizes the character of Indonesian people who are graceful, […]

Indonesia broke the world record for the largest angklung performance involving 15,110 participants at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (GBK), Saturday (08/05). “I can confirm that with 15,110 participants Indonesia has accomplished [the record-breaking],” said the Guinness World Records (GWR) official adjudicator Sonia Usirogochi. The previous world record for the largest angklung performance was […]

Appointment of interim regional leaders is based on an accountable and transparent process, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “The process is accountable and transparent. Recommendations for the candidate(s) are submitted by each region to Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) before being reviewed by the Final Assessment Team,” the President told reporters after inaugurating Cigombong-Cibadak […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (08/04) inspected the prices of staple needs at Parangkuda Market, Sukabumi regency, West Java province. “I am pleased that the price of chicken drops from Rp40,000 to Rp35,000. The prices of several commodities have decreased,” the President said. The President also pointed out that the price of shallots also dropped […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (08/04) inaugurated Cigombong-Cibadak segment of Ciawi-Sukabumi toll road. The inauguration of the 11.9-kilometer-long toll road segment took place at Parungkuda toll gate in Sukabumi regency, West Java province. “Thank God, today the [construction of] 11.9-kilometer-long Cigombong-Cibadak segment of Ciawi-Sukabumi toll road is finished and it is ready to operate. The […]

Presidential Secretariat has announced that the State Palace this year will invite a bigger number of participants for the ceremony to commemorate Indonesia’s 78th Independence Day that falls on August 17, 2023. “We will have more participants than that of last year,” Presidential Secretariat’s Deputy for Protocol, Press, and Media Bey Machmudin said, adding that […]