Indonesia affirmed its commitment to push for the implementation of ASEAN’s five-point consensus which aims to help resolve the issue of Myanmar. The statement was made by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in a press statement after kicking off Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship, Sunday (01/29).

The ASEAN plays an important role for the people in the region and around the globe, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “I believe that the ASEAN is still important and relevant for the people, for the region, and for the world,” the President said in his remarks at the kick-off ceremony of the Indonesia’s […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo officially launched the Indonesia’s chairmanship of ASEAN 2023 at Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout, Jakarta, Sunday (01/29). The President rode a bicycle from Merdeka Palace. At Sarinah building, he stopped by and talked with a number of ambassadors and permanent representatives of friendly countries, then together with the ambassadors, the President walked […]

In a bid to carry out transformation in management of functional position, the Government through Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reforms (PANRB) issued Regulation of Minister of PANRB Number 1 of 2023 on Functional Position (JF). All ministries/agencies and local governments have been involved in forming the regulation so that all elements can […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed his appreciation to the public for supporting the Government’s efforts in handling COVID-19 pandemic and recovering the economy. “Active public participation in handing the pandemic and [recovering] the economy really helps us. We must appreciate the participation because we have received support from all sides. Business sector, the communities, all […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo explained measures taken by the Government in responding to COVID-19 pandemic that has surged since 2020. The first measure taken by the Government, President Jokowi stated, was conducting macro and micro managements in an effective manner, enabling everyone to participate in handling the pandemic. “I observe that we were all working […]

Following the revocation of the public activity restrictions (PPKM) policy, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo ordered his administration to remain vigilant and careful in making policies to maintain the stability of the Indonesian economy during the transition. “After we withdrew the PPKM policy at the end of 2022, during the transition, we must still remain vigilant […]

The Government renewed its commitment to promoting COVID-19 booster vaccination to boost herd immunity in the transition period following the revocation of public activity restrictions (PPKM) policy late last year. “In this transition period, the COVID-19 Task Force remains active until the people show resilience. The Government continues to administer booster vaccine doses and the […]

The Government affirmed its commitment to increase the number of international tourist arrivals by hosting several international sports events. The statement was made by Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno in a press statement after joining a limited meeting led by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (01/25). “This […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has reiterated the importance of physical and mental readiness before marriage to prevent stunting in children. The President delivered the statement in response to questions from journalists regarding the high rate of early marriage in a number of regions in Indonesia. “The problem of stunting has to do with preparation during […]