President Jokowi answers questions from reporters after opening the first trading day of 2020 at the Indonesia Stock Exchange, Jakarta, Thursday (2/1). Photo by: Jay/PR. The Government is committed to maintaining trust in the stock and capital markets in Indonesia, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “I have talked to Chairman of the Financial Services […]

In the wake of massive flooding that hit Jakarta and its surrounding cities, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that during emergency response, the Government has operated water pumps and used sandbags, gabions, and water tanks to locations and public facilities affected by the floods so they can function normally again. For the record, the flooding […]

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned of possible high-intensity rainfall with strong winds and lightning occurring in several regions across Indonesia until next Tuesday (7/1). “The BMKG is monitoring indications for possible extreme weather in most parts of the country until next Tuesday,” the BMKG’s Deputy for Meteorology Mulyono R. Prabowo said […]

Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung has offered New Year’s wishes, expressing hope that the New Year will bring joy, peace and happiness to the Indonesian people. “The most important thing is that Indonesia becomes more developed, more competitive and more respected in the world stage,” Pramono said during an interview conducted at the end of last […]

In the wake of massive flooding that hit capital Jakarta and its surrounding cities, President Joko “Jokowi“ Widodo has instructed relevant government agencies to take measures to evacuate the affected residents. “The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), provincial governments,  and the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) must join ranks to maintain security and to […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (1/1) at Gedung Agung Palace in Yogyakarta province hosted Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto. The President was accompanied by his son Kaesang Pangarep, while Prabowo was accompanied by his son Didit Hedyprasetyo. According to the President, he discussed a host of issues with Prabowo, particularly related to national and […]

Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta which was closed on Wednesday (1/1) morning following the flooding at its runway on Wednesday at 2.30 pm was reopened for the operation of certain types of aircraft. “From 45 meters of the runway’s original width, 30 meters can be used today at 2.30 p.m.,” Ministry of Transportation’s Director […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (1/1) conveyed 2020 new year’s greeting to all Indonesians. “As of today (1/1), we have passed the 2019 and welcome 2020. As a big nation, Indonesian must be proud because we have faced many challenges and made numerous achievements,” President Jokowi said in his Facebook page on Wednesday (1/1).

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday (31/12) inaugurated Kamijoro Dam located in Kulon Progo regency in Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) Province. “Kamijoro Dam, which is built in Progo River, is vital to support food security as it provides sustainable water supply to support community agricultural activities, provides irrigation for 2,370 hectares of agricultural land, […]

Competition among countries today – in terms of economic competition and human competition – are so tight, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “If both economy and human resources in a country cannot compete on a global scale, the country will be left behind by other countries,” President Jokowi said in his introductory remarks during […]