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 […]
The Indonesian Government decided to impose Level 1 public activity restrictions (PPKM) in all regencies/municipalities outside Java and Bali islands. “Level 1 PPKM is implemented in 386 regencies/municipalities outside Java and Bali,” Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said in a press statement after a limited meeting at the Presidential Palace, Tuesday (08/23). Airlangga […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has given several directives to prevent the spread of monkeypox in Indonesia. The President gave his directives in his press statement after inspecting the renovation progress of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) cultural park in Jakarta, Tuesday (08/23). “I have ordered Minister of Health to immediately handle vaccination,” he said while […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (08/23) inspected renovation progress of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) cultural park in East Jakarta. The President expressed hope that the renovation, which costs a budget of Rp1.1 trillion, can make the park a tourist destination where domestic and international tourists can enjoy arts and cultural diversity that Indonesia offers. […]
