President Jokowi monitored staple food prices at Tramo Market, Maros regency, South Sulawesi province, on Wednesday (03/29). “I am here in a market in Maros [regency] to monitor price of rice considering South Sulawesi is one of producers of rice; Maros regency is also a rice producer,” the President told reporters after the visit. According […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (03/29) kicked off the operation of the Makassar-Parepare’s Maros-Barru railway line at the Maros Railway Depot in Maros regency, South Sulawesi province. “By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, I officially inaugurate the operation of the Makassar-Parepare’s Maros-Barru railway line and the Maros Railway Depot,” the President said. In his remarks, President Jokowi reiterated […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi kicked off working visit in South Sulawesi province on Wednesday (03/29). The President and his entourage arrived at Sultan Hasanuddin Air Force Base, Maros regency at around 10.50 Central Indonesian Time (WITA) using the Indonesia-1 Presidential Aircraft. Upon arrival, the President and the First Lady […]
The Government has allocated budget for this year’s holiday allowance and 13th salary for state apparatus, including retirees, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said. The holiday allowance and 13th salary regulated in Government Regulation Number 15 of 2023 are expected to boost economic activities. “The holiday allowance and 13th salary are expected to […]
To support this year’s mudik (annual exodus ahead of Eid al Fitr), Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing has announced measures to ensure the operation and stability of both toll roads and national roads. “[This] includes improving rest areas and providing support for operational traffic management to provide better convenience for mudik travelers,” the […]
Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah has issued Circular Number M/2/HK.04.00/III/2023 on the Implementation of 2023 Religious Festivity Allowance (THR) Payment for Workers/Laborers in Companies dated March 27, 2023, which is addressed to governors throughout Indonesia. The Minister said that the THR payment is an obligation that must be carried out by the companies to the […]
The Indonesian Government has confirmed that Israel’s participation in the FIFA U-20 World Cup has no relation to Indonesia’s consistent foreign policy stance on Palestine. “Our support for the Palestinian cause has always been solid and strong,” President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said in his press statement, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (03/28). According to […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo urged his Cabinet to design a grand strategy to realize Indonesia Emas (Golden Indonesia) 2045 vision. The President made that statement during a limited meeting on the midterm evaluation of National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) for 2020-2024 and Drawing Up of the First Draft of National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) for […]
Funds collected from zakat (alms) must be well-targeted and improve welfare of the communities, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said. “In this holy month of Ramadan, we are taught to improve our piety to Allah the Almighty, not only by fasting, but also by performing more good deeds and competing in doing good deeds, including giving […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered Government officials not to have iftar (breaking-of-the-fast) gatherings. The President has also underscored that the order does not apply to the general public. “The order to not have iftar gatherings only applies to Government officials, especially coordinating ministers, ministers, and heads of non-ministerial Government agencies, not to the general […]
