As part of the capital relocation program, the Government has announced it is still developing the pre-master plan and the master plan of the new capital. “We hope that the pre-master plan or master plan can be finalized around middle of the year to determine the zero point of the capital. The soft groundbreaking is […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on his cabinet ministers to immediately finalize the legal umbrella required for the relocation of Indonesian capital. “I have heard from Minister of National Development Planning/Head of National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) that the Law has been completed and it will probably be submitted to the House of Representatives […]

The Government will continue to monitor budget realization every month at the provincial, municipal, and regency levels, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has said. “Please make use of the budget immediately to help money in circulation so that the people’s economic resilience will be strong,” Tito said after attending the Limited Cabinet Meeting at […]

The concept of the new capital development as a smart-metropolis has been noticed by the world and friendly countries that have expressed their interest in partnerships, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “A number of friendly countries have expressed their interest in partnerships, including South Korea that has experience in establishing a smart and green […]

The Government provides Rp298 billion incentive to attract 736,000 tourists from Australia, America and Europe, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Wishnutama has said. “We target tourists who have more than US$1,700 ASPA (Average Spending per Arrival) to give a large economic impact for Indonesia,” Wishnutama said after attending a Limited Cabinet Meeting at the […]

In a bid to boost tourism in regions, the Government will convert Rp147 billion Special Allocation Fund (DAK) for tourism infrastructure available in State Budget to grants for regional governments, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani has said. “The fiscal policy aims to attract international and domestic tourists,” the Minister said after attending a Limited Cabinet […]

As many as 188 Indonesian citizens working as crew members aboard the World Dream cruise ship will be evacuated immediately, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “The ship is the closest to us. I have ordered authorities to pick up the 188 citizens aboard the cruise ship with the warship KRI Soeharto immediately,” President Jokowi […]

Central Government and DKI Jakarta Provincial Government share the same responsibility in addressing Jakarta’s flood, according to Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono. “Since Jakarta is the capital city, it becomes everyone’s responsibility. However, the works (between the Central and Provincial Governments) must not be overlapped; this is the most important thing,” […]

The Indonesian Government, based on President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s instruction, has evacuated 188 Indonesian citizens working as crew members aboard the World Dream cruise ship on Dr. Soeharso naval hospital ship on the waters of Durian Bay, Wednesday (26/2). “Considering speed of the ship, Dr. Soeharso naval hospital ship will arrive at the meeting point […]

The Indonesian Government has announced it continues to weigh various options to evacuate Indonesian citizens who worked as crew members on Diamond Princess cruise ship. “(The Government) still considers several evacuation methods. We are still waiting President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s directive. The decision must be carefully taken as it may affect the safety of the […]