The transformation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) must continue despite COVID-19 pandemic, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “The transformation is a must for state-owned enterprises so they can emerge as world-class state-owned enterprises that are more professional, competitive, and profitable in providing better public services and creating more jobs in our country, as well as […]

In a series of his working visits to Banten province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, on Tuesday (21/09), visited and inaugurated Hot Strip Mill #2 Factory owned by the largest steelmaker in Indonesia, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk located in the Krakatau Industrial Estate, Cilegon city, Banten province. “Today, we will witness the inauguration of Hot […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday (21/09) morning left for Cilegon city, Banten province for a working visit. Accompanied by Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, President Jokowi and his entourage took off from Atang Sendjaja Air Force Base, Bogor regency, around 08:15 Western Indonesian Time, using the Air Force’s Super Puma Helicopter. Upon arrival in Cilegon city, the President […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has reminded his staff to be cautious and careful of new COVID-19 cases that can possibly rise despite the current improving and controlled situation in Indonesia. President Jokowi highlighted this issue during a Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Evaluation of Public Activity Restrictions (PPKM) on Monday (20/09). “The President in a […]

The Government has extended the Public Activity Restrictions (PPKM) outside Java and Bali  from 21 September to 4 October 2021. “In accordance with the directives of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, the PPKM extension will be carried out for two weeks from 21 September to 4 October 2021,” said Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto […]

Budget realization of the National Economic Recovery (PEN) program as of 17 September 2021 already reached Rp395.92 trillion or 53.2 percent of total ceiling of Rp744.77 trillion. The announcement was made by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto during a live-streamed press conference on the development of public activity restrictions (PPKM) policy, Monday (20/09). […]

The Government has announced that it will extend public activity restrictions (PPKM) in the islands of Java and Bali for two more weeks given continued improvement in COVID-19 handling. “President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on today’s limited meeting has ordered to implement PPKM in the islands of Java and Bali for two more weeks considering the latest […]

As many as 169 million doses of vaccine have been distributed to the regions, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi has announced. “To date, Ministry of Health has received 190 million doses of vaccine. (A total of) 169 million [doses] have been distributed to provinces, regencies and cities,” said Budi in a press statement on the […]

Receiving Unqualified Opinion (WTP), the highest audit rating, from the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) nine times in a row, Cabinet Secretariat has managed its finance well, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung said. “Under the supervision of ladies and gentlemen, for nine years, Cabinet Secretariat has always received Unqualified Opinion, meaning that its financial management has been […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered Minister of Youth and Sports and Minister of Health to provide the best medical treatment for Indonesian badminton legend Verawaty Wiharjo who is being hospitalized for lung cancer. “Mr. President has ordered Minister of Youth and Sports to pay the medical expenses for Ibu Verawaty. The President also ordered Minister […]