President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (01/11) affirmed the Government’s commitment to ensure that gross violations of human rights in this country will never happen again. “With a clear mind and sincere heart, I, as Head of State of the Republic of Indonesia, acknowledge that gross violations of human rights did occur in various incidents,” President […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (01/10) had a discussion with palace journalists about recent issues at the State Palace in Jakarta. According to Raf Raf, a palace journalist, this occasion allowed journalists and the President to have more insight about each other’s perspective. “The President can listen to journalists or the media’s opinion. We can […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo pointed up that the Government will continue the industrial dowstreaming which is believed to be a great leap for the state civilization. “We must be determined. We will not back down, we do not hesitate since such natural resources belong to Indonesia. It is our sovereignty. We determine them to be […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (01/10) at the Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) in Kemayoran, Jakarta, attended the 50th Anniversary of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P). On that occasion, the President pushed for an integrated industrial ecosystem to increase added value of available resources for the country’s bright future. “In the future, our big […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo emphasized that the legal process conducted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was based on facts and evidence. He made the statement after attending the 50th anniversary of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Tuesday (1/10). “I believe the KPK works based on facts and evidence,” […]

The Government of Indonesia and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday (01/08) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, signed an agreement on organizing this year’s hajj. One of the provisions of the agreement signed by Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Yaqut Cholil Qoumas and Minister of Hajj and Umrah […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (01/09) attended the Nusantara Islamic Tradition Festival (FTIN) at the Diponegoro Stadium, Banyuwangi regency, East Java province. This festival is a part of events to celebrate the 100-year commemoration of the Islamic organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). Previously, the President and his entourage arrived at Banyuwangi International Airport at around 17.30 […]

Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim Monday (01/09) said that relations between Indonesia and Malaysia are more than diplomatic relations. According to him, Indonesia has a special place in his heart. The statement was delivered by the Prime Minister during the joint press statement with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at Bogor Presidential Palace in West […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (01/09) held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java. In that meeting, President Jokowi delivered five points of note. First, the President underscored the importance of protection of Indonesian migrant workers. He welcomed the commitment from PM Anwar Ibrahim to […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Prime Minister (PM) of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim Monday (01/09) witnessed the handover of eleven Letters of Intent (LoI) from ten Malaysian investors to participate in the development of Nusantara Capital City (IKN). The LoI, which was signed by the Malaysian private sector in electronics, health, waste management, construction and property, […]