As of Monday (16/3), Indonesia has recorded 17 new infections of covid-19, bringing the total confirmed cases to 134,  the Government’s spokesperson on covid-19 Achmad Yurianto has announced. “Based on the latest information, 17 more people tested positive for the virus,” Achmad said during the press statement on Monday (16/3).

Ministry of Education and Culture as of Monday (16/3) is cooperating with technology-based online learning platforms in Indonesia such as Ruangguru, Zenius, Google, Microsoft, Quipper, Sekolahmu, and Kelas Pintar to carry out online learning process for free following the closing of schools due to Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “The (online learning) process has been well-implemented. We […]

In a bid to maintain the purchasing power in rural areas, the Government has announced plan to allocate Rp40 trillion for several programs to increase public purchasing power and consumption. “I have ordered Minister of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration and Minister of Home Affairs to instruct all regional leaders to implement the cash-for-work program […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo chaired an online Limited Cabinet Meeting with Vice President Kiai Haji Ma’ruf Amin and Cabinet Ministers. During the meeting, President Jokowi discussed the economic acceleration to overcome the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on the people to join hands and educate the public on corona virus pandemic. “Let us educate the public related to covid-19,” the President said while giving direction during online Cabinet Meeting, Monday (16/3).

Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform has issued policy on State Civil Apparatuses (ASN) work system during the Covid-19 outbreak. The Circular aims to respond to the increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Indonesia, the latest situation regarding the virus outbreak and President Joko Widodo’s directive delivered at the Bogor Presidential […]

In response to the current situation and the handling of covid-19 pandemic in the country, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has issued directives aimed at slowing down the spread of the virus. The directives are also expected to prevent worsened economic impacts that can harm people’s lives. “All policies issued by both the Central Government and […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo instructed Minister of Industry and Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises to notify companies not to terminate employment during Covid-19 pandemic. “(People working for) companies and government institutions are advised to work from home and also worship at home. Once again, this is to limit movement because social distancing […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered Minister of Health and related Ministers to tighten preventive measures amidst the global covid-19 pandemic. “We’ve learned that several countries have imposed a lockdown,” the President said in a press statement at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java Province, Sunday (15/3). The Head of State explained that there are […]

The Government has taken and continues to take necessary measures rapidly to anticipate the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic to the economy and availability of staple food, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has massively and significantly affected and slowed down the global economy including the national economy,” President Jokowi during […]