Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has allowed direct flight from Indonesia starting 1 December 2021. “Alhamdulillah, thank God, before returning [to Indonesia] from a working visit to Saudi Arabia, I have received official announcement that starting Wednesday, 1 December 2021 at 01.00, Indonesian citizens are allowed to enter Saudi Arabia without […]

Cabinet Secretariat Thursday (25/11) held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to discuss the 2022 Economic Outlook. The hybrid meeting aims to assess and evaluate macroeconomic achievements as well as to provide an outlook on the Indonesian economy in 2022. “On the purpose and objective of today’s discussion or FGD, we want to conduct an assessment […]

The Government has announced ban for state civil apparatus to travel out of town and to take leaves during this year’s Christmas and New Year holidays amid concern over surge in COVID-19 cases. The restriction, which is based on Circular of Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reforms (PANRB) Number 26 of 2021 on […]

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, education in Indonesia can carry on because of the innovation, creativity, and dedication of teachers, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “After almost two years of global pandemic, the world of education in the country still continues although it requires many adjustments. All of this can carry on, thanks to the […]

Cabinet Secretariat’s Center for Government Translator and Interpreter Development (Pusbinter) on Thursday (25/11) held an evaluation meeting on 2021 Government Translator Development Program at Aviary Hotel in South Tangerang City, Banten Province. The meeting also discussed competency test for Indonesian Government translators and interpreters (known as “Functional Official of Translators/Interpreters” or PFPs) as one of […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Wednesday (24/11), at the Merdeka Palace hosted French Minister of European and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian who is in Indonesia for an official visit. During the meeting, President Jokowi stated five key points concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. “I would like to deliver several points. First, I agree […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on the public to stay vigilant amid the ongoing global uncertainty. “If we look at the consumption sector, the consumer confidence index has returned to its normal position as it was before the pandemic. The retail and sales index has also started to strengthen in line with the easing […]

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Indonesia’s credit rating at ‘BBB’ with stable outlook. This is a good achievement for Indonesia because during the pandemic three world rating agencies, including Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, and Fitch, have downgraded 124 times for 53 countries and revised the outlook to negative 133 times for 63 countries. […]

The national economy has been hit hard by global uncertainties; therefore, investment realization is of particular importance because it serves as an anchor for economic recovery, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “Investment is an anchor for economic recovery because if we focus too much on the State Budget, we will see a deficit,” the […]

Minister of Home Affairs has issued Instruction Number 62 of 2021 on Prevention and Control of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) during Christmas 2021 and New Year 2022. “The Ministerial Instruction will come into force from 24 December 2021 to 2 January 2022,” The Instruction states. The Instruction was signed by Minister of Home Affairs […]