Government translators play a strategic role in the translation of the Government’s legal products, Deputy to Cabinet Secretary for Cabinet Work Support Thanon Aria Dewangga has said. According to him, almost all ministries and institutions issue legal products, including laws, government regulations, ministerial regulations, and many others. “All those legal products are important as a […]

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the occasion of 53rd Anniversary of ASEAN agreed to issue a joint statement affirming their commitment to continue to become locomotive for peace, security, and prosperity in the region and in the Indo-Pacific region. “The statement was made in response to the […]

Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing has started the construction of the Tiu Suntuk Dam in West Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province. The dam, located in Brang Ene district, will have a capacity of 55.90 million m3, and will increase the number of water reservoirs in Indonesia, especially in West Nusa Tenggara […]

Countries worldwide are facing uncertainties due to the pandemic and economic impact the pandemic brings, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The President also said that more than 18 million people across the globe have been contracted by COVID-19 that led to deep fallout in global economy. However, the President, added, amid the current situation, […]

Islamic Schools and Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia should meet four conditions before calling the students to get back to classroom, Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi has announced. “Islamic schools may opt for face-to-face learning with their own considerations surely by paying attention to health protocols so everything remains safe,” the Minister said on […]

Schools located in green and yellow zones cannot necessarily start face-to-face learning, according to Minister of Education and Culture Nadiem Makarim. “Even though they are located in the green and yellow zones, schools cannot start face-to-face learning without the approval of the local government/education and culture service, the school principal, and the parent/guardians of students,” […]

Director General of Fiscal Balance of Ministry of Finance Prima Astera on Friday (7/8) in Jakarta explained the requirements for the national economic recovery (PEN) loan for regions. First, the loan is provided for the area affected by COVID-19. Second, the region should have regional economic programs that are in line with the national PEN. […]

Minister of Education and Culture Nadiem Makarim on Tuesday (4/8) issued Ministerial Decree of Minister of Education and Culture Number 719/P/2020 on Guidelines for Curriculum Implementation in Educational Units under Special Circumstances. The ministerial decree states that educational units can provide a curriculum that is suitable for the needs of their students under special circumstances. […]

The number of high-risk areas decreased from 44 to 33 cities or regencies, spokesperson of COVID-19 Working Committee Wiku Adisasmito has said. “Based on the epidemic risk mapping, as many as 44 high-risk zones decreased to 33 cities or regencies, medium-risk zones increased from 160 to 194, and low-risk zones decreased from 178 to 163,” […]

In a bid to deal with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, the Indonesian Task Force for National Economic Recovery (PEN) has distributed assistance through several economic programs. Task Force Chief for National Economic Recovery (PEN) Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that the effort aims to accelerate the rotation of the national economy. “The President gave his […]