Ahead of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing has announced the target to build Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Indoor Multifunction Stadium (IMS) in Jakarta with the completion set in Decemberthis year. “Contractually, it should be completed by March 2023, but it will be completed sooner, hopefully, in December […]

On the occasion of this year’s Eid al-Adha, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung has sent his Eid al-Adha greetings. “Happy Eid al-Adha. May Allah bless all of us,” Pramono said in a video uploaded at the Cabinet Secretariat’s Youtube channel, Sunday (07/10). According to Pramono, the essence of the sacrifices made by Muslims during Eid al-Adha […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi Sunday (07/10) joined Indonesian Moslems to perform this year’s Eid al-Adha prayer at Istiqlal Mosque in Central Jakarta. The annual prayer, which was also joined by several Ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet, ambassadors of friendly countries, and representatives of Islamic organizations, began at 7 […]

During his working visit to North Sumatra province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inspected area arrangement and livable houses, in Medan Belawan district, Medan city, Thursday (07/07).  “This afternoon, I have witnessed that the improvement of Belawan Bahari village is already started with one, two, or three houses have been improved in this Bahari Belawan village, […]

Presiden Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (07/07) presented the honorary award of Satyalencana Wira Karya to 12 recipients at the 29th Anniversary of the National Family Day in North Sumatera provincial capital of Medan. The award was conferred based on Presidential Decree Number 42/TK of 2022 on the Conferral of Satyalencana Wira Karya honorary award which […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo officially launched the renovation project of Merdeka Square in Medan, North Sumatra province, Thursday (07/07). “By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, I officially declare that the renovation of Merdeka Square in Medan, North Sumatra, has started,” President Jokowi said. In the meantime, Mayor of Medan Bobby Nasution said the renovation includes the pavilion reconstruction. […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (07/07) has invited all elements of nation to work hand-in-hand to reduce stunting in Indonesia. “I invite all people to move and work together, synergize to reduce stunting and all the root causes of the problem to prepare quality human capital for our next generation,” President Jokowi said in his […]

Office of the Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Economic Affairs Thursday (07/07) held a virtual Focus Group Discussion (FGD) adopting the theme “Local Food Development”. For the record, Country Director at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for Indonesia Rajendra Aryal acted as one of the key-speakers during this second discussion series. Other […]

In a bid to prevent stunting and nutritional deficiency, Oil Palm Research Center (PPKS) in Kampung Baru, North Sumatra capital of Medan has developed red palm oil, an innovation of palm oil. “Red palm oil can be used not only to cook but also as a supplement to help our people prevent stunting since the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi visited Petisah Market, Medan city, North Sumatra province, Tuesday (07/07). Upon arrival at around 08.00 a.m. Western Indonesia Time, both President Jokowi and First Lady Ibu Iriana were warmly welcomed by several market vendors and communities in the market. On that occasion, the President distributed […]