The Government and the House of Representatives (DPR) succeeded in restructuring the debt of national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir stated. “We have managed to restructure Garuda through debt restructuring so that Garuda can improve its performance,” Erick said in a press conference on Wednesday (08/24) after attending a cabinet […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (08/24) at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, chaired a meeting to follow-up several issues regarding his visit to Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) last July. Minister of Investment Bahlil Lahadalia said that Indonesia has received an investment commitment of US$6.72 billion from the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (08/24) at the State Palace, Jakarta, hosted the US-ASEAN Business Council delegates. “In general, they expressed appreciation to the President for his leadership in tackling COVID-19 pandemic,” Minister of Investment/Head of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia said in a press statement after the meeting. According to Bahlil, […]

The Government continues to develop and empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which serve as global economic backbone, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said. The Minister made the statement at the 6th Annual Islamic Finance Conference held online on Wednesday (08/24). “They (MSMSEs) contribute 90 percent to business activities and contribute more […]

Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) of Ministry of Religious Affairs has reopened a quota of Free Halal Certification (SEHATI) program for MSEs. “We hope that this program can be utilized optimally by MSEs,” said Head of the BPJPH Muhammad Aqil Irham, in a written statement, Wednesday (08/24). This program is part of the National […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (08/24) received a courtesy call from King of Eswatini King Mswati III at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. On the occasion, President Jokowi and King Mswati III discussed measures to enhance cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the economic sector. After accompanying President Jokowi at the meeting, Minister of […]

The Sharia Tower (Menara Syariah) was built to become the largest Islamic Finance Hub in Southeast Asia and plays a pivotal role in the global Islamic finance industry, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has said. According to him, Menara Syariah symbolizes hope and aspiration of making Indonesia a major player in the global Islamic finance sector. […]

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin Tuesday (08/23) has stated that careful financial planning is essential to purchase a house. “Sharia Public Housing Savings (Tapera Syariah) is one of the measures to realize home ownership for the people,” the Vice President said at his remarks at the product’s virtual launch. In addition, Vice President Ma’ruf considered that […]

Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin has urged the public to observe health protocols to prevent transmission of monkeypox. Unlike COVID-19, the monkeypox spreads through physical contact with patients, not through droplets. “In terms of health protocols, the identification, and measures to prevent the transmission, it should be easier,” Budi said in a press conference […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered his Ministers to boost vaccination particularly in regions where immunity level of people has decreased. According to the President, ensuring public immunity is one of the most important factors in facing future new variants. Minister of Health Budi Sadikin reported Indonesia is one among a few countries that has […]