Government reopened Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, East Java province, for international departure and arrival of foreign nationals and Indonesian citizens non-migrant workers including Umra pilgrims. “All preparation including the quarantine and isolation facilities, and officers to be deployed in the location have been coordinated. The reopening of Juanda Airport for foreign nationals and Indonesian […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (03/15) concluded his working visit to the island of Kalimantan. After spending the night in the Capital City of Nusantara (IKN) in North Penajam Paser regency, East Kalimantan province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi headed to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport in Balikpapan […]

Two provinces in Indonesia recorded the vaccination rate below 70 percent for COVID-19 first dose vaccination and five provinces recorded vaccination rate below 50 percent for the second dose. “On the national level, we have two provinces with the vaccination rate below 70 percent outside the islands of Java and Bali, namely West Papua and […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inspected Mentawir Nursery located in Mentawir village, Sepaku district, North Penajam Paser regency, East Kalimantan province, on Monday (03/14). The President inspected around to observe a number of facilities and tree seedlings at the nursery. In his press statement after the inspection, he said that the Government is committed to initiating […]

A number of customary and religious figures of East Kalimantan province expressed their support for the development of the New Capital of Nusantara (IKN). In a meeting with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Monday (03/14), Head of North Penajam Paser’s Dayak Customary Council, Helena, expressed hope that the development of IKN is not only about infrastructure […]

As Islamic fasting month Ramadan and festival of breaking the fast Eid al-Fitr draw near, the Government has announced that it is speeding up COVID-19 vaccination, especially for vulnerable groups, including senior citizens and people with comorbidities to support public activities during the period. “The measure to accelerate [vaccination with] full doses and booster dose […]

COVID-19 cases in some countries, such as Hongkong, South Korea, and UK have been increasing quite significantly due to Omicron BA.2. variant. The increasing case in Hongkong has also made impact to the high death rate of elderly people in particular. Therefore, the Government continue to boost vaccination, especially for the vulnerable group. It is […]

Following the visit to the ground zero of New Capital of Nusantara (IKN) in Penajam Paser Utara regency, East Kalimantan province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Iriana Jokowi Monday (03/14), headed to a campsite to spend the night. The campsite is about 2.7 kilometers from the ground zero and tents are available also […]

Several Governors on Monday (03/14) accompanied President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo during the symbolic “soil and water unification” ceremony at the ground zero of ​​the new capital in North Penajam Paser regency, East Kalimantan province. On that occasion, Governor of East Kalimantan Isran Noor expressed hope that the existence of the new capital would bring significant […]

Access to clean water and proper sanitation is a key factor in determining the quality of individual’s health, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has said. The Vice President made the statement at the 2nd Asia International Water Week (AIWW) in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara province, Monday (03/14). According to Ma’ruf, although 71 percent of the […]