President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has unveiled reasons behind the appointment of Admiral Muhammad Ali as the new Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (KSAL). “I take track records into consideration. He served as the Naval Academy Governor, Commander of the Indonesian Fleet Command, Commander of the Defense Territorial Joint Command,” the President said in […]
The Government has announced plan to ban the sale of single cigarette sticks. “It is to protect the health of our people,” President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said after inaugurating the Sadawarna Dam in Subang regency, West Java province, Tuesday (12/27). According to him, several countries have already banned the sale of cigarette sticks. For […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, accompanied by First Lady Ibu Iriana, on Tuesday (12/27) inaugurated Sadawarna Dam located in Sadawarna village, Cibogo district, Sumedang regency, West Java province. “By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, this morning I inaugurate the Sadawarna Dam in Sumedang regency, West Java province,” the President said. For the record, Sadawarna Dam is the 33rd dam […]
Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi has announced Ministry of Transportation has been ordered by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to manage flight slot time for domestic and international flights. According to Budi, the percentage of domestic flights in 2022 reached 71 percent, while the percentage of international flights reached 33 percent. “Therefore, the Ministry is […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expected Manggarai Station, South Jakarta, to become the central transportation hub that integrates commuter line (commuter rail system for Greater Jakarta), intercity trains, airport trains, Transjakarta buses, and other modes of transportation. “I hope it can be integrated to progress people’s mobility from one place to another, from one region to […]
President Jokowi Monday (12/26) inspected Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) Light Rail Transit (LRT) station in East Jakarta, DKI Jakarta province. Earlier, the President, accompanied by several Ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet, rode the LRT train for a trial run from the Harjamukti station in Depok city to the TMII station. “Yes, I, along […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Sunday (12/25) delivered Christmas greetings to Christians attending Christmas services at several churches in Bogor city, West Java province. The first church the President visited was the Protestant Church in Western Indonesia (GPIB) of the Zebaoth Congregation. The President, along with the Mayor of Bogor Bima Arya, greeted the congregation. “It […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo watched the match of the Indonesian national football team in the AFF Cup tournament at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (GBK), Jakarta, Friday (12/23). In the match, the Indonesian national team won 2-1 over Cambodia. “Thank God, our national team won 2-1. We should be grateful. Tomorrow the team will […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Friday (12/23) paid a visit to the 6th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Try Sutrisno who was undergoing medical treatment at Gatot Soebroto Army Central Hospital (RSPAD), Jakarta. Arriving at the hospital at around 14.40 Western Indonesia Time, President Jokowi was greeted by Head of Gatot Soebroto Army […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (12/23) inaugurated Ciawi and Sukamahi dams in Bogor regency, West Java province. The two dams were built as dry dams functioned to reduce floodings. They also have a big potential to be tourist destinations. “If we look at the architecture, both Ciawi and Sukamahi dams are very good for tourist […]
