Following a slight increase in the number of cases recently, COVID-19 pandemic situation in Indonesia is still under control, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “The situation is under control. I’ve ordered [relevant stakeholders] to pay attention to the slight increase. The increase occurred because three weeks or a month ago we had an Eid […]

In a bid to deal with climate change, the Indonesian Government is committed to rehabilitate and build mangrove centers in several provinces, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “By the end of 2024, at least 600,000 hectares of mangrove areas must have been rehabilitated. Just as what we have done for peatlands. We have it […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo offered his sincere condolences following the passing of K.H. Dimyati Rois, a kiai (religious leader) who also served as an Advisory Board member of the biggest Islamic organization of the country Nahdlatul Ulama. “On behalf of myself, the nation, and the state, I would like to express my sincere condolences for […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (06/09) released turtle hatchlings with First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi and local community at Patuno Resort in Wakatobi regency, Southeast Sulawesi province. “Today I am in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi province to release turtle hatchlings to the sea to maintain our marine ecosystem,” he said in his press statement following the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (06/09) presented land certificates to the people in Mola village, Wakatobi regency, South East Sulawesi province. “Keep the certificates safe. Do not lose it,” President Jokowi said when presenting the certificates to some representatives before having a dialog with the local people. On the way to Mola village to present […]

In a bid to enhance inter-island connectivity, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Thursday (06/09), inaugurated three ferry ports and one passenger ferry which inauguration ceremony was taken place at Wanci People’s Port in Wakatobi regency, Southeast Sulawesi province. “We hope the ports and ferry can ensure easier activity and mobility. In particular, transport of goods, staple […]

After attending and opening the 2022 Agrarian Reform Task Force (GTRA) Summit in Wakatobi regency, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi on Thursday (09/06) visited booths of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. One of the booths visited by the President and the First Lady was the CCR Wakatobi booth which sold […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (06/09) ordered both the Central Government and regional governments to be open, to remain in synergy, and to break the silos in resolving problems the people are facing, including matters related to land dispute. “I will not tolerate any state losses, people’s losses caused by silos. It’s enough. We must […]

Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati called on regional governments to maintain stability of Regional Budget (APBD). The Finance Minister stated that regional governments tend not to be able to adjust whenever the Central Government decided to axe the revenue sharing fund (DBH) or special allocation fund (DAK). “We want the regional governments to have […]

Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno L.P. Marsudi Wednesday (08/06) together with the Canadian Minister of International Development and the Ethiopian Minister of Health once again chaired the COVAX Advance Market Commitment Engagement Group (AMC EG) meeting that was held virtually. “The vaccination gap still exists. Many high-risk people in low-income countries have not yet vaccinated,” […]