The most effective control of the spread of COVID-19 is at the levels of neighboring unit (RT), community unit (RW), and customary villages, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “Based on the reports from Governors both provinces implementing large-scale social restrictions and those that do not, it is found that the most effective way in […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has for called for community health centers (Puskesmas) to be strengthened for sample testing and tracking of COVID-19 cases. “We have 10,134 community health centers throughout the country, 4,000 of which are equipped with in-patient facilities,” the President said in his introduction at a limited meeting through a video conference from […]

In a bid to accelerate the COVID-19 handling in health and socio-economic aspects, the Indonesian Government has announced the plan to implementthe new normal scenario, putting epidemiological study and regional readiness into considerations. “The President expected this new normal be implemented with some considerations,” Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said after a limited […]

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy has stated that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo underlined the importance of preparation in the implementation of the new normal scenario. The Government, Muhadjir said, will also loosen the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) in order to increase or restore productivity. “On the one hand, we want the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (18/5) inspected the third phase (second month) of the staple food distribution to beneficiary families at the Community Unit (RW) Secretariat Office 07 / I Johar Baru Village in  Central Jakarta. “This morning, I want to ensure the smoothness of staple food distribution to the people, especially in Greater […]

The Government has announced it will not yet ease the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). “We should not let the public misunderstand that the Government has started to ease the PSBB,” President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said in his introductory remarks to the online Limited Cabinet Meeting in Jakarta, Monday (18/5). According to the President, Government is […]

Minister of Trade Agus Suparmanto inspected the distribution of sugar through market operation to ensure the public can get sugar at the price ceiling of Rp12,500 per kg. “The market operation for sugar which is held under a cooperation of Ministry of Trade and Sungai Budi Group supplies 24 tons of sugar consisting of packages […]

The Government has announced that it will hold a limited isbat (confirmation) meeting on Friday (22/5) to decide the start of this year’s 1 Shawwal 1441 Hijri. According to Director of Islamic Affairs and Sharia Development at Directorate General of Muslim Community Agus Salim, Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi is scheduled to chair the […]

In a bid to support government-to-business cooperation (KPBU) projects in the transportation sector, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has announced it will provide technical assistance for member countries. According to Head of IsDB Regional Hub Indonesia Ibrahim Shoukry, the IsDB Group will provide US$ 265,000 grant to assist Indonesian Ministry of Transportation to improve […]

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered relevant cabinet ministers to accelerate the distribution of both direct cash assistance (BLT) and social cash assistance (BST) through procedure simplification. “I’ve ordered Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Minister of Social Affairs, and also Minister of the Villages to accelerate the process […]