Minister of State Secretary Pratikno has dismissed the speculation that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo will reshuffle his Cabinet. According to the Minister, the Indonesia Onward Cabinet is currently focusing on dealing with the crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are all surprised by reports circulating saying that 18 ministers will be reshuffled. That is […]
COVID-19 Handling Task Force has urged the public to implement strict health protocols and maintain physical distance, while they enjoy this week’s long weekend holiday. Spokesperson of COVID-19 Handling Task Force Wiku Adisasmito made the statement at the Presidential Office, Jakarta, Thursday (20/8). According to him, the world has not discovered yet antidotes or vaccines […]
Based on Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing’s data, until Tuesday (18/8), Cash for Work (PKT) Program in the water resources sector has absorbed 163,003 workers. The program, so far, has absorbed 155,500 farmers, 6,483 members of river care communities, and 1,020 other community members with the total distributed budget of Rp1.26 trillion. According […]
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the recovery from COVID-19 pandemic by formulating strategy to accelerate spending on strategic programs. “I and the Ministers under the coordination of Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs have discussed matters related to strategies to accelerate spending on strategic programs, so that […]
Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Wiku Adisasmito announced some achievements in the handling of COVID-19, at the Presidential Office, Jakarta, Thursday (20/8). Wiku stated that COVID-19 handling in Indonesia is better than the world average. The Indonesian active cases reached 40,119 or 27.2%, it’s lower than the world average of 28.7%. As of […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo urged the public to be vigorous, to work hard, in order to get through the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Government continues to strive to reduce the transmission but it is not an easy task,” the President stated during the Distribution of Working Capital Assistance, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (19/8). Therefore, […]
The Government will disburse productive Presidential Assistance (Banpres) to 9.1 million small and micro entrepreneurs, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “The situation is tough, not only for small business, but also for medium and big business. We have to work even harder so that we can return to normal,” the President said at the […]
Muslims should make the most of the momentum of Islamic New Year 1 Muharam 1442 Hijriah to strengthen unity to realize an advanced Indonesia, Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi has said. According to the Minister, Muslims always recall its New Year commemoration as a historic moment of the Prophet Muhammad’s hijrah (journey) from Mecca […]
After inaugurating the National Police Commission (Kompolnas) members, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo accompanied by Vice President Ma’ruf Amin, witnessed the oath taking ceremony of 17 new members of the Indonesian Medical Council (KKI) for the 2020-2025 period, at the State Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (19/8). The national anthem “Indonesia Raya” was played at the beginning of […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated 9 (nine) members of the National Police Commission (Kompolnas) at the State Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (19/8). The appointment was stipulated in Decree of President of the Republic of Indonesia Number 54/M of 2020 on the Dismissal and Appointment of Members of the National Police Commission (Kompolnas) which was promulgated by […]
