President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo highlighted the importance of continuous efforts by all parties in controlling the COVID-19 spread as well as helping others in these economic difficulties due to the pandemic. “The Parmusi (Indonesian Muslim Brotherhood) Congress this time is held in a different atmosphere that is in the midst of the test our nation […]

Ministry of Transportation has integrated the licensing system of export-import and logistics services in the transportation aspect in an effort to improve connectivity and accessibility between regions. “Integration and connection of infrastructure with transportation nodes such as ports, airports, trains and terminals must be carried out. And, of course, this will connect land, sea and […]

According to Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani, the establishment of National Logistics Ecosystem (NLE) aims to reduce logistics costs from 23.5% to 17% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The entire upstream to downstream process mainly contributes to the 5-6% reduction. In addition, the transportation sectors will connect to each other and the process will […]

Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung has reminded all officials of Cabinet Secretariat to stay healthy and to take good care of themselves amid the COVID-19 pandemic. During the inauguration of Cabinet Secretariat’s officials on Friday (25/9), Pramono said despite the pandemic and the work from home policy, all officials should still carry out their responsibilities to […]

Recovery rate for COVID-19 patients this week in various regions has showed a positive trend with a rise of 35.8%, according to Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Working Committee Wiku Adisasmito. “National recovery rate in August stood at 72.87% and it is a positive achievement because it exceeds the global figure,” Wiku said in a press […]

The National Logistic Ecosystem (NLE) has generated Rp 1.5 trillion worth of cost efficiency in Batam area and simplified the procedures. Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan delivered the statement during a virtual press conference on the National Logistics Ecosystem, Thursday (24/9). Luhut said that the Government will maintain supervision on […]

Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung asserted that Cabinet Secretariat has new strategic duties and authorities which are stated in Presidential Regulation Number 55 of 2020. Among that duties, the Cabinet Secretariat has a task to review all ministerial/institutional regulations. “You must do your best to fulfil the duties. Get more involved because the governance in the […]

The COVID-19 Handling Task Force has expressed its appreciation to the General Election Commission (KPU) for revising the KPU regulations and issuing sanctions for regional head candidates who hold events with the potential in attracting crowds. For the record, as of 24 September 2020, there were 4,634 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the cumulative […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed his optimism that the operation of Pekanbaru-Dumai toll road can boost investment in the area, thereby creating jobs. “For example, the development of industrial area will open up jobs, the develpment of housing will also open up jobs, then the development of tourism facilities will also open up jobs,” President […]

Minister of Education and Culture Nadiem Anwar Makarim on Friday (24/9) virtually launched internet data assistance policy 2020. This policy is expected to facilitate information access to teachers, students, university students and lecturers in long distance learning (PJJ) during COVID-19 pandemic. The policy can be implemented through coordination between the Ministry and related stakeholders such […]