The Indonesian Government is set to follow through the plan for five super-priority tourist destinations despite budget-saving measures. The five super-priority tourist destinations are Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Borobudur Temple in Central Java, Mandalika in West Nusa Tenggara, Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara, and Likupang in North Sulawesi. “Even though the budget has […]

In a bid to avoid a decrease in production during COVID-19 pandemic, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has continuously produced products both from capture and aquaculture fisheries. “We continue to produce it, we prepare protocols for the anticipation of aquaculture harvest and capture fish marketing,” Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Wibowo said […]

In a bid to support productivity in tourism sector in the new normal, Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing continues the measures to complete infrastructure projects in five National Strategic Tourism Areas (KSPN), namely Lake Toba, Borobudur , Mandalika, Labuan Bajo and Manado-Likupang, “In the new normal, to coexist with COVID-19, the Government believes […]

The Government has announced it extends the work-from-home order for civil servants to 4 June 2020. The work-from-home order is based on Circular of Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reforms Number 57 of 2020 issued on 28 May 2020. The work-from-home order will be further evaluated should the need arise. According to the […]

Ministry of Education and Culture has announced it will implement online and offline New Student Admission Program (PPDB) in 2020. For the mechanism, regional governments and schools can refer to Minister of Education and Culture Circular Number 4 of 2020 on Implementation of Education Policy in Emergency during COVID-19 Spread. “PPDB is a go but […]

As the most-affected sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism needs thorough preparation to rebound in the new normal era, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Wishnutama has said. However, according to him, the preparation stages—which include cleanliness, healthy, and safety aspects— depend on each region as there are different circumstances in those regions. “The Government […]

Strategic agenda that is crucial for the nation and the state as well as for national interests must become a priority and continue to run amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “Strategic agenda does not only cover economic sector, but also other fundamental sectors that are essential for the lives of […]

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to swiftly tackle the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in East Java province. “We will optimize the measures to immediately trace COVID-19 cases in the communities,” Chairperson of the National COVID-19 Task Force Doni Monardo said Wednesday (27/5). According to Doni, East Java province is one of the regions […]

The Government has announced plan to restore the functions of houses of worship as fair as possible as part of the new normal move. The plan will be unveiled this week, the Government added. “We will make the arrangement in a very fair manner,” Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi told reporters, Wednesday (27/5). On […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed the Task Force to coordinate and communicate with all levels of regional governmentsregarding the ‘New Normal’ implementation, Chairperson of the COVID-19 National Task Force Doni Monardo has said. “This aims to provide opportunities for several regions to reopening certain sectors gradually,” Doni said during a press conference on Wednesday […]