President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has urged regional governments to incorporate disaster risks into their development plans to identify areas prone to natural disasters and to prevent construction in those locations. The President made the statement during the National Coordination Meeting for Disaster Management 2023, at the JIExpo Kemayoran in Jakarta, Thursday, (02/03).
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (03/02) at the Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) in Kemayoran, Jakarta, opened the 2023 National Coordination Meeting on Disaster Management. In his remarks, President Jokowi said that all countries remain ready and vigilant against climate change that can potentially increase the frequency of disasters. “Climate change has drastically caused an increase […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has emphasized that the Government fully supports Indonesia’s economic transformation plans towards a green economy, one of which is through the construction of the Mentarang Main Hydro Power Plant (PLTA) which is integrated with the Kalimantan Industrial Park Indonesia (KIPI) in North Kalimantan province. He made the statement while groundbreaking PT […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (03/01) led the groundbreaking ceremony of Mentarang Induk Hydropower Plant in Malinau regency, North Kalimantan province. The hydropower plant is built by PT Kayan Hydropower Nusantara, a joint venture between Indonesia’s Kayan Patria Pratama (KPP) Group and Malaysia’s Sarawak Energy.
Office of the Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Economic Affairs Tuesday (02/28) held a focus group discussion (FGD) on measures to improve competitiveness of top agricultural commodities. The FGD titled “Strategies for Improving Competitiveness of Export Products on Strategic Plantation Commodities: Series II” was held online and joined by plantation associations and business actors, as well […]
In a series of his working visit to North Kalimantan province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo visited Tanjung Pasir Fisherman Village, Tarakan, North Kalimantan province, Tuesday (28/02) to meet some fishermen and hear firsthand their aspirations. In the meeting, the fishermen talked about obstacles while heading seaward, from fuel supply to fishing gears. “In my opinion, […]
The Kalimantan Industrial Park Indonesia (KIPI) in North Kalimantan province is projected to be the largest green industrial area in the world as well as to be Indonesia’s future in green energy industry development, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “The Industrial Park, which covers an area of 13,000 hectares, will be prepared for the […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (02/28) visited Tanjung Pasir fisherman’s village in Tarakan city, North Kalimantan province to distribute working capital assistance to the local residents. Upon his arrival, the President received an enthusiastic greeting from the residents. He then took his time to have dialog with them. On the other hand, First Lady Iriana […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi Tuesday (02/28) inspected Tenguyun Market, Tarakan, North Kalimantan province. During the visit, the President and the First Lady interacted with local traders while checking prices of several food commodities such as cooking oil, shallots, and garlic.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi, Tuesday (02/28) arrived at Anang Busra Air Force Base, Tarakan, North Kalimantan province for a working visit at around 11.00 a.m. Central Indonesian Time (WITA). Upon arrival, President Jokowi and Ibu Iriana were welcomed by Governor of North Kalimantan Zainal Arifin Paliwang and spouse, Military […]
