
President Jokowi Says Local Products Must Be Given Priority in Gov’t Procurement
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered Ministers, Heads of Institutions, and regional leaders to reduce the number of imported goods for procurement and increase allocation for domestic products. “[We must stop] buying imported CCTVs. We can produce our own goods. We [must also avoid] importing uniforms and shoes for soldiers and police,” the President said, […]