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 […]

The Government has not decided to cancel Professional Competency Test (SKB) for selection process of Civil Servant Candidates (CPNS) of the 2019 recruitment year amidst COVID-19 pandemic; the test will be postponed instead. “Like Basic Competency Test (SKD), the Professional Competency Test (SKB) is also part of the series of recruitment process which the result […]

Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing has announced it will renovate and rebuild 10,000 school, Islamic school, and university buildings across Indonesia within the period of 2019 – 2024. Based on Presidential Regulation Number 43 of 2019 on Development, Rebuilding or Renovation of Traditional Markets, University Buildings, and Elementary and High School Buildings, the […]

Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing has announced it has reached the final phase of the construction of the Ogan bridge, which is one of three long bridges in Kayu Agung – Palembang (Kramasan) toll road, connecting Section I of Kayu Agung – Palembang (Kramasan) – Betung toll road with Sumatra’s east cross national […]

COVID-19 pandemic has brought many lessons in student learning, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “(The lessons) include how to stop the virus transmission and how the students manage to study at home,” President Jokowi tweeted through his official Twitter account @jokowi on Saturday (2/5) in commemoration of the National Education Day. According to the […]

In a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 in West Java province, Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putranto has approved the proposal for the imposition of Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in the province. “The proposal for Large-Scale Social Restrictions in West Java province has been approved. Residents (of the province) must obey the regulation […]