The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has reported the potential for extreme weather predicted to occur next week in the forms of heavy rains, strong winds, and high waves across Indonesia. “We urge the public to remain vigilant and be ready for the potential of extreme weather (heavy rains with lightning, strong winds, […]
In a bid to update its database, the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) has announced that it will carry out the 2021 Family Data Collection on 1 April – 31 May. “Development starts from good planning and planning shall base on accurate data. The 2021 Family Data Collection produces micro family data, (recorded) […]
In a bid to boost reliable infrastructure development in the provinces of Papua and West Papua, the Government has renewed its commitment to implement four programs. “This is in accordance with Presidential Instruction Number 9 of 2020,” Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono said, as quoted from the Ministry’s website, Saturday (3/4). […]
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 […]
