Tourist villages will become “pandemic winners” as the trend of post-pandemic tourism changes, according to Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy / Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno. According to the Minister, tourists will choose destinations that put safety, comfort, cleanliness, health, and sustainable environment above everything. “We have set […]

  Following the provision of fiscal incentive to reduce tariff of the Government-borne luxury goods sales tax (PPnBM DTP) on automobiles last month, the number of sales of cars skyrocketed to 150 percent, indicating a growth in automotive industry. With that regard, the Government announced that it relaxes local purchase requirements to a-bare-minimum of 60 […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo appreciated Pemuda Muhammadiyah, the youth wing of Muslim organization Muhammadiyah, for pioneering preaching in the economic sector. Through the preaching, young entrepreneurs in Muhammadiyah organization are united to develop businesses that will encourage new entrepreneurs. “There is a movement of progressive entrepreneurs who synergize all young entrepreneurs in Muhammadiyah, develop businesses, […]

Indonesia’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) soared to 53.2 in March 2021, reflecting that the country’s non-oil and gas processing industry progressed toward economic recovery in the first quarter this year. The index increased by 2.3 points from 50.9 in February 2021, the highest record in the last 10 years since the survey began in […]

The need for information disclosure and information speed is pivotal amid COVID-19 pandemic so the public can have access to information about how to prevent the transmission of the virus and the Government measures in dealing with pandemic, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “Today we are in an era of information abundance. Everyone can […]

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has stated that during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the National Committee on Governance Policy (KNKG) holds a strategic position and plays a strategic role in assisting the Government to handle the pandemic and recover the national economy. Airlangga, who also helms the KNKG Steering Committee, made the statement […]

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto Wednesday (31/03/2021) held a virtual meeting with UK Minister for Pacific and the Environment Zac Goldsmith to discuss Indonesia’s readiness to serve as co-chair for the COP26 FACT Dialogue or United Nations Climate Change Conference on Forest, Agriculture and Commodity Trade Dialogue. On that occasion, Airlangga expressed appreciation […]

In a bid to improve the quality of cabinet management support to the President and Vice President in the governance, particularly in organizing cabinet and limited meetings, on Thursday (1/4), office of the Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Cabinet Work Support virtually held a Focused Group Discussion (FGD) to analyze minutes of cabinet meetings. The FGD […]

Ministry of Health has issued a new regulation regarding incentives for health workers handling COVID-19 cases. The newly-issued regulation is Decree of Minister of Health (KMK) Number HK.01.07/MENKES/4239/2021 on Provision of Incentives and Death Benefits for Health Workers Handling COVID-19. “With the issuance of Ministry of Health Decree, we will take necessary measures to immediately […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on the people to unite against terrorism. The President made the statement in response to the terror attack perpetrated on Wednesday (31/03) at ​​the National Police Headquarters, Jakarta. “In response to yesterday’s acts of terrorism perpetrated at the National Police Headquarters, I urge all people across the country to […]