In a bid to tackle the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed all Cabinet ministers, heads of institutions, and regional governments to refocus and reallocate the State Budget and regional budgets. “First, cut non-priority budget posts, including for official business trips, working meetings, and non-operational purchases of goods,” President […]

In a bid to ease the economic pressure amid Covid-19 pandemic, the Indonesian Government determined to relax the Smallholder Business Credit (KUR), reduce motorcycle loans for online motorcycle taxi drivers, and launch Pre-employment Card. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto also ensured that the Government guaranteed the availability of stock both in terms of […]

A patient’s immune system to fight against the corona virus is key to helping the body recover, Ministry of Health’s Disease Control and Prevention Director General – who is also the Government’s spokesperson for covid-19 outbreak management – Achmad Yurianto has said. “Research conducted by the World Health Organization by bringing together world’s virologists has […]

In a bid to accelerate licensing and to simplify fishing management in Indonesia, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has announced it will merge four existing ministerial regulations into one single regulation.

  President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on 12 March 2020 signed Presidential Decree (Keppres) Number 6 of 2020 on Hajj Pilgrimage Cost (BPIH) for 1441 Hijri/2020 AD. The BPIH consists of the Hajj Travel Costs (Bipih), Value of Benefits, and Efficiency Funds.

Ministry of Health has announced it will conduct a study on rapid tests across the country to tackle the spread of covid-19. “The rapid test will use blood specimens, not use throat swabs but blood serum taken from blood,” the Ministry’s Disease Control and Prevention Director General – who is also Spokesperson for covid-19 Outbreak […]

Director General of Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health Ahmad Yurianto confirmed commitment of private hospitals in providing their infrastructures and facilities to provide health care and Coronavirus (Covid-19) test services to the public. Based on a meeting between Ministry of Health and the Indonesian Hospital Association (Persi), three private hospitals, – […]

In an attempt to cultivate lobsters in all Indonesian waters, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries will revise Ministerial Regulation Number 56 of 2016 on lobster management. “Obviously, this will be done with very strict arrangements so that there are no more concerns on extinction. In terms of ability to lay eggs, a lobster can […]

In a bid to support fishery industry, it is deemed necessary to strengthen shipyard industry and increase its capacity as well as improve its competitiveness, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “In the past five years, we have been focusing on working to tackle fish theft and to safeguard our seas from illegal fishing so […]

In a bid to realize more productive and competitive fisheries industry, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo affirmed that Indonesian maritime policies must be able to anticipate and adapt new technological developments. According to President Jokowi, the ease of licensing service should come with consideration of fisheries resources sustainability. “So, it needs to be followed with good […]