President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (03/30) visited the working area of integrated nickel mining and processing company PT Vale Indonesia Tbk in East Luwu regency, South Sulawesi province. Upon arrival, the President inspected Solia Hill mining area where he received explanation about the mining process and reforestation carried out by the company. Afterward, the President […]

Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has decided to call off the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup which was to be held in Indonesia. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called on all elements to respect the decision. “Last night, I have been reported by Chairman of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) that FIFA has decided […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (03/30) visited Bulog Batangase Warehouse located in Mandai district in Maros regency to check the Indonesian Bureau of Logistics (Bulog)’s absorption of farmers’ crops in South Sulawesi province. The province is one of the national rice producers. “I am visiting the Bulog warehouse in Maros regency, South Sulawesi province, to […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (03/30) inspected big harvest in Baji Pamai village, New Maros district, Maros regency, South Sulawesi province. He expressed hope that South Sulawesi, as a national rice barn, can supply rice to other regions in the country. “I came here to ensure that Maros, as a rice barn in South Sulawesi, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (03/30) is slated to continue his working visit to South Sulawesi province. In the morning, the President will visit Maros regency to inspect rice harvest activities before checking food supply at Bulog Batangase Warehouse. After the inspection, the President will take off to Sorowoko Airport in East Luwu regency onboard […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Ibu Iriana visited Kampung Nelayan Pajukukang village, Bontoa district, Maros regency, South Sulawesi province, Wednesday (29/03), to listen to aspirations from fishermen. “We want to listen to aspirations from the fishermen about the current problems in the field,” the President said after having a dialog with fishermen. During the dialog, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and the First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi on Wednesday (03/29) boarded the diesel electric train (KRDE) from Maros to Rammang-Rammang station in South Sulawesi province. After traveling 12 kilometers for 20 minutes, the KRDE arrived at Rammang-Rammang station. The President inspected station facilities and booths for micro, small and medium enterprises […]

To prevent severe congestion during the peak of this year’s Eid mudik (exodus ahead of Eid Day) season, the Government has announced a change in the schedule of this year’s Eid’s holidays and collective leave period. The Government reached the decision during a recent ministerial coordination meeting, issuing a new a Joint Ministerial Decree between […]

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 […]