An inclusive work environment is needed as workforce became a central issue amid the current economic, food, and climate change crises, according to Vice President Ma’ruf Amin. The VP made the statement at the opening of the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting, Wednesday (09/14). “I would like to foster our cooperation to create an […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo are off to Maluku province on Wednesday (09/14) for a working visit. At around 07.00 West Indonesian Time, the President took off from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta using the Indonesia-1 Presidential Aircraft.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered regional governments to use the regional budget (APBD) to deal with the impact of the latest fuel price adjustment. “As directed by the President, the issue of inflation control in the regions is critical to be addressed. Regional leaders must carry out early detection of possible movement in prices, […]

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has confirmed the Government’s preparation ahead of Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2023. “All progress in the preparation is underway, in terms of both the working group and the engagement group. We are also monitoring confirmation of attendance from heads of states. During the past two months, we have […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (09/13) received Letters of Credence from eight new Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (LBPP) of Friendly Countries to the Republic of Indonesia. The ceremony was held at the Kredensial room at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. The ceremony began with the reverberation of the national anthem of each friendly country. The […]

Head of Presidential Secretariat Heru Budi Hartono Monday (09/1) met protesters of fuel price hike from the Confederation of Indonesian Worker Unions (KSPSI), saying the workers’ demands will be followed up immediately. “We have heard their message. As staff to the President, we will certainly follow up this matter,” Heru said, adding that his office […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (09/12) ordered related ministries/institutions to investigate further the alleged leak of public officials’ data, including state documents. “We have discussed the circulating data leak, including by Bjorka. However, after a temporary review, the leak were old, general data, not specific and most updated one,” Minister of Communications and Informatics Johnny […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered regional governments to use regional budget (APBD) to tackle inflation and help communities following fuel price adjustment. “There is no need to hesitate to use the budget as we have Regulation of Minister of Finance and Circular of Minister of Home Affairs. The legal bases are clear as long […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called for total reforms in immigration services to ease the process and improve services. The President said that the measures need to be taken in responding to many complaints related to immigration services from investors, tourists, and foreigners who want to apply for a limited stay permit (KITAS).

Indonesia’s preparations for the G20 Summit set to take place in Bali mid-November are on the right track, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi has stated. “We are ready in terms of logistics and materials. I think our preparations are on the right track,” the Minister said in a press statement after a meeting with President Joko […]