President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo invited the scholarship awardees of the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) to seize the opportunities provided by the state by diligently pursuing education, building networks, and preparing for the future of the young generation and Indonesia. “I would like to congratulate the scholarship awardees. This is a golden opportunity to […]
In an attempt to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on his Cabinet to stay focused on maintaining balance between public health and economic recovery. “We must remain focused on managing and maintaining balance between public health and economic recovery. I have said it several times but I need to highlight […]
Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi on 27 October 2020 issued Decree Number 719 of 2020 on Guidelines for Organizing Umrah during COVID-19 Pandemic. “The regulation for organizing Umrah during the pandemic is ready. The policy has been discussed with Commission 8. In accordance with directive of Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi, the […]
In the third quarter, Indonesian economic growth was recorded at the range of minus 3 percent, after seeing a negative growth of 5.32 percent in the previous quarter. The country’s economic growth rate is also better compared to other countries. The statements were made by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in his remark at the Plenary […]
The United States has announced it extends Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) facility for Indonesia following the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s working visit to Jakarta last Thursday (29/10). The GSP, the oldest and largest US trade preference program, facility allows Indonesian products to enter the US market more easily. In response to this, […]
The number of hotspots in Indonesia has significantly decreased by 91.39 percent from 25,453 to 2,191 thanks to hard work and collaboration between the Government and various parties, Minister of the Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya said. “I really appreciate and thank the regional governments, the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police […]
The US Government through United States Trade Representative (USTR) has extended the United States’ Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) facility for Indonesia, following the recent visit of the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Jakarta few days ago. Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi said that the extension of GSP facility for Indonesia […]
Actions to express opinions on French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement should be executed in an orderly and non-destructive manner, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD said. “The Government calls for orderly and non-destructive actions on every effort to express opinions related to the French President’s statement through the available media,” Mahfud […]
Pandemic doesn’t stop artists and cultural practitioners to create. In fact, all people should not give up to the current condition by continuing their works and moving towards the future. The statement were made by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo when virtually opened the National Culture Week 2020, Saturday (31/10). “The National Culture Week will prove […]
This November, Special Staff to the President Ayu Kartika Dewi in collaboration with Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection has launched the third period of #AjakGerak program adopting the theme “Empowering Women to Achieve Equality.” This time, the #AjakGerak invites all organizations/communities focusing on Indonesian women empowerment in any field—such as education, protection from […]
