President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has pushed for the ratification of the Sexual Violence Crime Bill, which is still being processed. According to the President, everyone must pay attention to the protection for sexual violence victims, especially sexual violence against women as it is an urgent issue that needs to be immediately addressed. “I have been […]

The physical construction of Randugunting Dam in Blora regency, Central Java province has been completed ahead of schedule. Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono expressed hope that the dam with a capacity of 14.43 million cubic meters can be inaugurated at the beginning of this month. “The dam was finished 10 months […]

Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung called on officials at the institution to give their best performance to provide management support to the President and Vice President in the governance, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Cabinet Secretariat as the office that supports the President and Vice President must stay focused during our works, concentrate well, and work […]

Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has announced that the realization of the 2021 State Budget as of December 31, 2021 grew by Rp2.003,1 trillion or 114.9 percent of the set target of Rp1,743.6 trillion. “We note that the State Budget realization has improved,” Sri Mulyani said at the 2021 State Budget Realization press conference, […]

The Indonesian Government announced it will administer COVID-19 vaccine booster jabs to the general public starting 12 January 2022. “The President has decided that the booster vaccination drive will begin on 12 January,” Minister of Health Budi G. Sadikin said in a press statement after a limited meeting on PPKM Evaluation at the Presidential Office, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has urged private sector, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and their subsidiaries in the fields of plantations, mining, or other natural resources to fulfill domestic needs before exporting the commodities. “[This is] as mandated by Article 33 paragraph (3) of the 1945 Indonesian Constitution, which states that land, waters and natural resources within […]

Indonesia saw its manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rise to 53.5 in December last year, according to the IHS Markit survey. “We applaud the confidence of the manufacturing industry business entities in line with the Government’s commitment to employ various strategic policies in creating a favorable business climate,” Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said […]

Amid the potential spike in Omicron cases, the Government has announced it will continue to ensure hospital preparedness as 120,000 or thirty percent of 400,000 beds at hospitals have been allocated for treating COVID-19 patients. The statement was delivered by Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin Monday (01/03) at the press conference after a limited […]

In a bid to control the spread of COVID-19, the Government has extended the public activity restrictions (PPKM) outside Java and Bali islands until 17 January 2022. “Although the situation is currently still under control, the PPKM outside Java and Bali islands will be extended for 14 days, from 4 to 17 January,” said Coordinating […]

Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has announced that the Government is preparing measures to anticipate rising cases of the Omicron variant, including preparing health facilities, medicine, as well as boosting vaccine rollout. “I think our preparation in anticipating the Omicron variant cases is under control but we remain cautious. [The […]