The Government has announced it will provide assistance for farmers affected by COVID-19. According to Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo, recipients of the assistance include those doing farming as an odd job, farm laborers, and sharecroppers. The Minister also noted that Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs has ordered direct assistance to be provided, instead […]

Following the warning from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) regarding the possibility of global food crisis due the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called for anticipatory measures and mitigation to ensure availability of food commodities and stability of food prices. “The Government must brace for the upcoming dry season in the […]

In a bid to safeguard national economy and stability of the country’s financial system, the Government has issued Government Regulation in lieu of law (Perppu) Number 1 of 2020 on State Financial Policy and Stability of Financial System for the Management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and/or Encounter Threats to National Economy and/or Stability of […]

As part of the efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, Head of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Doni Monardo – who is also Chairperson of the COVID-19 Task Force – has called on the people to protect themselves and their surroundings by adhering to the Government’s recommendations and restrictions. “If you can protect […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo invites the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) members to unite against COVID-19 pandemic. “Fifty nine years ago, the Non-Aligned Movement was established to fight against the “common enemy” of imperialism and neocolonialism. Right now our “common enemy” is COVID-19,” the President said during an online Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement on Monday (4/5). […]

The Government has announced it will delay distribution of partial General Allocation Funds (DAU) and/or Revenue Sharing Funds (DBH) for regional governments that do not meet the provisions of the fiscal year 2020 regional budget report. The Government said the moves aims to ensure that the commitment of the regional governments in the mitigation/handling of […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered related ministries and institutions to prepare points of debarkation for Indonesian Migrant Workers and crew ships to return to Indonesia, Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Doni Monardo, as Head of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Rapid Task Force has said in a press statement. Upon arrival, they will […]

The Government has urged the public to constantly comply with health protocols despite the slowdown in COVID-19 cases in several provinces that impose Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB). “Be it social distancing, physical distancing, washing hands, wearing a face mask, keeping a distance, and all matters related to prevention efforts from being exposed to COVID-19. (Refraining […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called for strict and effective Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) that are currently imposed in four provinces and 22 cities/municipalities. For the record, the restrictions themselves are aimed at slowing down the spread of COVID-19. “Several regions have finalized the first stage (of the PSBB) and will begin the second stage. […]

The Government has decided to provide free electricity to small-scale business and industries in the 450-volt ampere (VA) category for six months (May-October). The measure is a follow-up of social assistance policy of providing free access to electricity and 50 percent discount to millions of households. “The technicalities of providing free electricity to small-scale business […]