The Government takes extraordinary measures in responding to COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said. “Our fiscal policy is coupled with Bank Indonesia’s monetary policy,” the Minister said during the Inaugural Asian Forum, Monday (14/9). Sri added that financial sector policies involving the Financial Services Authority also contributed to the recovery program. […]

In a bid to provide more isolation centers for COVID-19 patients, the Government works hand in hand with several hotel groups, Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putranto has said. “We work with the Accor Hotel network, Novotel, Ibis, as well as Tauzia, Harris and others. The number of hotels can be increased to 15-30 hotels […]

The Government increases the number of isolation facilities for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients and those showing mild symptoms, as well as increases the capacity of beds at Intensive Care Units (ICU) at referral hospitals for patients with severe COVID-19. The statement was made by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at his introductory remarks during a virtual Limited […]

In a bid to curb the COVID-19 spread, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo restated on the importance of locally-based intervention strategies. “Decisions to respond to additional cases in provinces, regencies, and cities, I instruct everyone to always look at the geographical distribution data,” President Jokowi said at the limited meeting on the Report of the Committee […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has officially inaugurated 20 Indonesian Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (LBBP) at the State Palace, Jakarta, Monday (14/9). The inauguration was based on Presidential Decrees Number 91/P of 2020 dated 11 September 2020, Number 92/P and 93/P of 2020 dated 14 September 2020 on the Appointment of Indonesian Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. […]

Measures to tackle COVID-19 pandemic, be it in terms of health aspect or economic recovery, needs to be continuously coordinated between the Central Government and the regional governments, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has said. “Decisions concerning general public should also be made in an integrated manner and should also be aimed at […]

The Government has announced it will ensure fulfillment of COVID-19 vaccine for domestic needs comprising vaccine assistance from the Government and an independent vaccine program. “The vaccine derives from the Government assistance and an independent vaccine program. Those who can afford it must buy the vaccine themselves. This is also a priority in the next […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed Cabinet Ministers to reduce COVID-19 testing gap across provinces. “Some provinces have high testing numbers while others have limited testing numbers. We must reduce the gap,” the President said in his remarks during a virtual Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Report of the Committee for COVID-19 Handling and National […]

The COVID-19 Handling Task Force has announced it will continue to work closely with the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) and the National Police to ensure law enforcement of health protocols. According to Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Doni Monardo, the move is in line with the President’s directive regarding law enforcement of […]

Spokesperson for the Covid-19 Handling Task Force Reisa Broto Asmoro has announced that the average number of active cases in various regions in the country has declined. As of Monday (14/9), Reisa said that the number of active cases stood 54,277 cases or lower compared to that of the previous day at 54,649 cases. “The […]