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 […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (12/23) inaugurated Sukamahi Dam and Ciawi Dam, in Bogor, West Java province. The two dams are expected to serve as flood control to Greater Jakarta. “The two dams are dry dams. Ciawi and Sukamahi (Dams) are expected to reduce flood in Jakarta by 30.6 percent,” the President said in his […]
Ahead of Christmas and New Year, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (12/23) inspected food prices at Cigombong market, Bogor regency, West Java province. “I, along with Governor [of West Java] Ridwan Kamil, inspected [food] prices ahead of Christmas and New Year. I am proud that there is a decrease in prices of several foods,” President […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated Ciawi Dam and Sukamahi Dam which are located in Bogor regency, West Java province, Friday (12/23). “By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, I inaugurate Ciawi Dam in Bogor regency, West Java province,” said President Jokowi. The President said that the existence of these two dams will support flood control in capital Jakarta. “Jakarta […]
Vice President Ma’ruf Amin Thursday (12/22) inaugurated the 2nd ASEAN Islamic Conference at Hilton Hotel in Nusa Dua, Badung regency, Bali province. In his opening remarks, the VP expressed optimism that by being the best community, Muslims will be able to face various global challenges, including wars between countries, economic turmoil, energy and food crises, […]
