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 […]

Amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus, the Indonesian Government announced it is still in search of a place to quarantine 188 Indonesian citizens working as crew members aboard the World Dream cruise ship. “That is what the Government is doing now,” Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putranto said after attending a limited meeting at […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo received an honorary visit from the Delegation of Rabithah Al-Alam Al-Islamy, led by Secretary-General Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, Wednesday (26/2), at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. The Secretary-General stated that Indonesia is seen as a moderate country that sets an example for other Islamic countries. In addition, while representing other Islamic […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed his appreciation to the Supreme Court (MA) on the massive reforms of the judicial world to serve the people quickly and transparently as well as to provide justice and a sense of justice to the people. “The credibility of the judiciary is largely determined by the credibility of the judges. […]

Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance determined to continue monthly monitoring of regional budget realization at the provincial, regency, and municipal levels. “The regional heads should immediately spend the (regional) budget so that the money can circulate to enhance people’s resilience under economic pressure,” Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian during a press […]

In a bid to tackle the impact of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak on Indonesia’s economy, the Indonesian Government has prepared an incentive worth Rp298.5 billion to attract more foreign tourists. According to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartato, Rp98.5 billion of the total budget will be allocated for airlines and travel agents, Rp103 […]