In a bid to ensure the smooth process of COVID-19 patients’ care in hospitals, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, concurrently Deputy Chair of COVID-19 Control Policy Committee and National Economic Recovery Luhut B. Pandjaitan requested the Social Security Agency for Health (BPJS Kesehatan) to accelerate payment of claims for treatment of COVID-19 patients. […]

The Government has renewed its commitment to speed up implementation of the National Economic Recovery (PEN) Program to meet a 100 percent target by the end of this year. The program itself is aimed at maintaining economic resilience in the communities and to increase national economic growth rate amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Chairperson […]

Minister of Education and Culture Nadiem Anwar Makarim has issued a circular regarding an order for government officials to attend the annual commemoration of the Pancasila Sanctity Day virtually. The circular is addressed to ministers, heads of state institutions / central agencies, heads of Indonesian representatives abroad, and heads of regions. “The theme of this […]

The Government is working on the development of Manado-Bitung Toll Road with an aim to increase tourism and economic sectors in North Sulawesi. “We expect tourism sector in North Sulawesi to grow after the pandemic,” President Jokowi said after the inauguration ceremony of Manado-Bitung Toll Road section Manado-Danowudo through video conference from the Bogor Presidential […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated Manado-Danowudu section of the Manado-Bitung toll road on Tuesday (29/9). “Thank God, the 26-kilometer Manado–Danowudu section of the Manado-Bitung toll road has been completed, and now it can be used to support business activities and facilitate public transportation,” President Jokowi said via video conference from the Bogor Presidential Palace, West […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has reminded micro and small businesses actors to always strictly follow health protocols when doing business. “Stay cautious. Always wear a face mask. Washing hands and keep distance with consumers,” President Jokowi said during a dialog with recipients of Working Capital Assistance at Bogor Presidential Palace in West Java province, Tuesday […]

  Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Wiku Adisasmito expressed concern about candidates participating in the 2020 regional elections who do not comply with health protocols. “The COVID-19 Handling Task Force is concerned (with the protocol violation). The candidates (of the Regional Elections) must comply with health protocols. Save yourself and your voters,” Wiku […]

As many as 399 out of 514 regencies/cities across the country or accounting for 77.6 percent reported 50-100 percent recovery rate, Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Wiku Adisasmito has said. “This is good news. We need to maintain and increase recovery rate until it can reach 100 percent. If the case is handled […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered the National Police Chief General Idham Aziz to strictly maintain the implementation of health protocols during simultaneous regional elections which will take place in December. “The President called on Chief of Police to strictly maintain the health protocol during the implementation of the regional elections. So that the regional […]

The phase 3 clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinovac and Bio Farma runs smoothly, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi has said. “The preparation for timely vaccine delivery continues to be carried out on a prudent basis,” the Minister said after attending a virtual Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Report of […]