In a bid to speed up the development in the eastern Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua, the Government has issued Presidential Instruction Number 9 of 2020 on Acceleration of Welfare Development in Papua and West Papua Provinces and Presidential Decree Number 20 of 2020 on Integrated Coordination Team for the Acceleration of Welfare […]

In a bid to speed up COVID-19 vaccination drive and immediately achieve herd immunity, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has announced a target to inject two million doses per day in August. “Today, I am grateful that we can carry out mass vaccination across Indonesia from Sabang to Merauke, from Miangas to Rote Island. Indeed, the […]

  President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inspected a national COVID-19 vaccination event held during the Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the National Police (Bahayangkara) Day, at the Headquarters of the Indonesian National Police, Jakarta, Saturday (26/6). Upon arrival at 09.50 a.m., President Jokowi which was accompanied by Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, TNI Commander […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo reminded the public that the pandemic is not over yet and the public must remain vigilant. According to the President, extraordinary situation we are currently facing must be responded with quick and appropriate policies, which requires cooperation from all stakeholders. “The situation we are facing is extraordinary, which must be responded […]

The end of the COVID-19 in Indonesia will depend on necessary measures taken by all parties, according to Minister of Health Budi. “I have seen the pattern of this pandemic. It all depends on us. When the pandemic will be over heavily depends on us. The spike in cases so much depends on us. The […]

The Indonesian Government has decided to convert three hospitals in the Special Capital Region of Jakarta to specifically handle COVID-19 patients. The three hospitals are Fatmawati Hospital, SuliantiSaroso Hospital, and Persahabatan Hospital. This policy was taken to anticipate the need for patient care due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, especially in Jakarta. “There are […]

Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin has ensured that the medical oxygen supply is sufficient following issue regarding the lack of oxygen supply in a number of hospitals amid surge in COVID-19 cases. “The Government ensure that there is sufficient oxygen,” Budi said in a virtual press statement, Friday (25/6). The Minister explained that currently […]

Minister of Health has announced it continues to speed up national COVID-19 vaccination drive, including by allowing the people to get their jab at all healthcare facilities and hospitals regardless their domiciles. The Ministry also said that vaccination services will also be improved to meet the Government’s target to inject one million doses of vaccines […]

The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has given an Unqualified Opinion (WTP) audit rating –  the highest audit grade – for the 2020 Central Government Financial Report (LKPP). “Praise be to God, we got an Unqualified Opinion audit rating. It is an achievement amid a tough situation. The Government has earned unqualified opinion for five times […]

The preparations of physical construction for the first-ever National Games (PON) to be held in Indonesia’s easternmost province Papua have been running as planned, Minister of Youth and Sports Zainudin Amali has said. The Minister made the statement during the virtual Forum Merdeka Barat 9 (FMB9) under the theme “Reviewing the Readiness of the 20th […]