President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has reiterated commitment to empower MSMEs and addressing climate change. The President made the statement in his remarks at APEC-ABAC Dialogue with Economic Leaders, Thursday (11/11). According to the President, the empowerment of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is important to accelerate recovery of an inclusive economy, provide safety net […]

The Government’s efforts to educate the communities regarding sharia finance and investment take cooperation and contribution of all elements to foster sharia economy and finance in the country, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has said. Data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in 2019 shows that Indonesia’s sharia financial literacy rate was only at 8.93 percent. […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called on the public to make use of the momentum of Indonesia’s G20 Presidency next year for the sake of national interests. The President also said that the appointment of Indonesia as the first developing country to hold the G20 Presidency is an honor for the nation. “It is an honor […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo received a courtesy call from Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom Elizabeth Truss at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Thursday (11/11). During the meeting, both figures discussed the strategic economic cooperation as a follow-up to President Jokowi’s previous meeting with Prime Minister of the UK Boris Johnson. “First, the collaboration between the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (10/11) attended the Citra Cup 2021 Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) at the Jakarta Convention Center in Senayan, South Jakarta. On that occasion, the President praised Usmar Ismail and Djamaluddin Malik for spearheading the FFI event back in 1955. “As a form of my highest appreciation for culture warriors, on behalf […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called for the strengthening of Indonesia-Malaysia cooperation based on principles of mutually respectful and beneficial relations. “As close neighboring countries and nations with the same root, we have to strengthen our cooperation based on principles of mutually respectful and beneficial relations,” President Jokowi said during joint press statement with Malaysian […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Wednesday (10/11), received courtesy call from Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yakoob, at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java. Upon arrival at the Palace, PM Dato’ Sri Ismail was welcomed by marching band, cavalry, and personnel of Presidential Security Details (Paspampres). President Jokowi warmly welcomed the arrival of […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (11/10) named four historical figures as national heroes during the commemoration of the 2021 Heroes Day at the State Palace in Jakarta. The four figures are Usmar Ismail, from capital Jakarta; Raden Aria Wangsakara from Banten province; Tombolotutu from Central Sulawesi province; and Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris from East Kalimantan […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Wednesday (10/11) named four historical figures as national heroes during the commemoration of the 2021 Heroes Day at the State Palace in Jakarta. The four figures were given the award posthumously for their service in the struggle to achieve, regain, and maintain independence as well as maintain national unity and integrity. Based […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (10/11) acted as inspector for ceremony to commemorate National Heroes Day held at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in East Jakarta. The ceremony began with a report delivered by ceremony commander Marine Colonel Danuri to the ceremony inspector, followed by giving a salute to the fallen heroes. Afterward, the siren was sounded […]