Indonesia’s position as the first rank on the Global Business Complexity Index in June reflects the complexity of regulations and bureaucracy micro, small and medium (MSM) entrepreneurs in the country are facing, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “This means regulations and bureaucracy in Indonesia are considered as the most complicated one in the world,” […]

The Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) plays a significant role in integrating the potentials of Indonesian doctors, developing medical science and technology, as well as improving health of Indonesian people through close cooperation with many stakeholders, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “I believe the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) cannot struggle alone. The IDI is part […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has expressed appreciation and gratitude for the dedication, struggle and sacrifice of Indonesian doctors who have always been at the forefront in the prevention and management of health problems throughout the country. “I’d like to express my highest appreciation and gratitude for the dedication, struggle and sacrifice of Indonesian doctors who […]

  President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on 13 October 2020 signed Government Regulation (PP) Number 60 of 2020 on the Disability Service Unit on Manpower. The Regulation is a mandate from Law Number 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities, and shows the Government’s commitment to respect, protect and fulfill the rights of Persons with Disabilities. […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on his Cabinet to speed up the finalization of the road map aimed at increasing added values of domestic coal through environmentally friendly technology. According to the President, Indonesia must shift from an exporting country into an industrial country capable of processing raw materials into semi-finished and finished goods. […]

Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has issued Circular Number 440/5876/SJ on Measures to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 during Holidays and Collective Leave Days in 2020. The Circular, signed on 21 October 2020, includes instructions for Governors and Regents/Mayors to urge the public to avoid travel during holidays and to maintain self-discipline in following health […]

As part of his working visit in Southeast Sulawesi province on Thursday (22/10), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated 1.34 kilometer-long Kendari Bay Bridge in Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi province. The 20-meter wide bridge was built from 2015 to 2020 with a total cost of Rp804 billion. The bridge is expected to become a new icon […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, on Thursday (22/10), inspected sugar cane harvest and inaugurated a sugar factory in Bombana Regency, Southeast Sulawesi during his working visit to the province. In his remarks, the President appreciated the decision to open a factory that is integrated with sugarcane plantation. “It is a form of bravery, a bravery to […]

Integration of various programs and synergy between ministries/government agencies is important to reduce stunting cases throughout the country, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has said. “Synergy is a word that is easy to say, but is not easy to manifest. It needs hard work from all of us to make it happen. Every government agency has […]

The Government’s policy to control inflation amid COVID-19 pandemic must be directed to find an equilibrium in supply and demand, as well as to provide stimulus for industries to keep going, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “So when our economy begins to recover and people’s purchasing power returns to normal, there will be no […]