President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on management of copper and gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia to manage the company prudently. “I urge Mr. Tony Wenas [President Director of PT Freeport Indonesia] to manage the Freeport prudently because the company brings a significant impact not only to Mimika regency but also to Papua province,” […]

In response to the news on murder and mutilation case of four civilians in Mimika regency, Papua province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (08/31) ordered law enforcers to carry out thorough probe while delivering his press statement at Toware sport center in Jayapura regency, Papua province. On that occasion, the President also directed Commander of […]

Provincial proliferation in the land of Papua is part of the Government’s effort to achieve equitable development, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The President also said that new autonomous provinces, namely Central Papua, Highland Papua, and South Papua, are expected to improve coverage of public services within the vast provinces. “It’s aimed at achieving […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (08/31) at Toware Sports Center in Jayapura regency, Papua province handed over Business Identification Number (NIB) for individual micro and small business players. “I am pleased that the first distribution of NIB outside the island of Java can be carried out in Papua, in Jayapura to be precise,” the President […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inspected Doyo Baru Healthy Housing at Waibu district, Jayapura regency, on Wednesday (08/31). The President called for a good housing ecosystem in Papua. “We aim to create a good ecosystem, housing as a good living environment,” said the President in his press statement after the inspection. In addition to housing, the […]

The Government has reaffirmed commitment to maintaining education budget of 20 percent in the 2023 State Budget amounting to Rp608.3 trillion. According to Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani, the measure aims to improve quality and competitiveness of Indonesia’s human resources. “The education budget of Rp608.3 trillion or 20 percent of the 2023 State Budget shows […]

Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian ordered all provinces and regencies/municipalities to join hands to curb inflation. The Minister underlined that key to success in curbing inflation is determined by the aggregate of cooperation between the Central Government and regional governments. “So, we can’t rely on the Central Government alone,” the Minister said during […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (08/31) officially launched the Papua Football Academy (PFA) at the Lukas Enembe Stadium, Jayapura regency, Papua province. The President said that many football talents come from Papua, including Rully Nere, Yohanes Auri, Aples Tecuari, Alexander Pulalo, Boaz Solossa, Elie Aiboy, Ramai Rumakiek, and Ricky Kambuaya. “If you want to […]

The Government has distributed cash assistance to the people as a form of reallocating fuel subsidies. According to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, the assistance to be provided to 20.6 million beneficiary families (KPM) is expected to maintain people’s purchasing power.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo Wednesday (08/31) began a working visit in Papua province by launching the Papua Football Academy (PFA) at Lukas Enembe Stadium in Jayapura regency. Afterwards, the President is scheduled to hand over several social assistances at Sentani-based post office. The Head of State is also […]