Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno LP Marsudi underscored the significance of digital transformation for global economic recovery. “International collaboration and cooperation must continue to be encouraged so that digital transformation can contribute to world economic growth, including for developing countries,” the Minister said in her remarks at the Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG) Kick-Off Meeting, […]

Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo reaffirmed commitment to safeguard the distribution of cooking oil. “In line with the statement delivered by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs regarding the change in the highest retail price of bulk cooking oil to Rp 14,000, the Police stands ready to safeguard the distribution […]

On Wednesday morning (03/16), at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo will meet MotoGP racers who are going to compete at Mandalika Circuit in Lombok island, West Nusa Tenggara province. “Tomorrow, President Jokowi will meet with MotoGP racers who are going to compete at Mandalika Circuit. There will be famous MotoGP racers, such […]

The 8th Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon has expressed optimism that through the G20 Presidency, Indonesia can play a greater role in climate change and peace issues in the Asian region. He made the statement during an honorary visit to the Vice President Ma’ruf Amin, Monday (03/14) at Labuan Bajo, East Nusa […]

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 […]