The Government has announced it will continue to monitor Indonesian pilgrims on umrah (minor hajj) pilgrimage who are affected by the decision made by Government of Saudi Arabia that has imposed a temporary ban on umrah amid the concern of outbreak of coronavirus . “The Indonesian Government understands the decision made to keep Saudi Arabia […]

Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono has said that flood control in Indonesia, including in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek area) must be carried out in an integrated manner based on river area, not based on administrative division. He also added that coordination between the Central Government and regional governments […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday (27/2) stated he respects the Saudi’ Government’s move to temporarily suspend issuing umrah (minor hajj) visas amidst the outbreak of Covid-19 in the Middle East. “Government of Saudi Arabia prioritizes health and safety of its citizens,” President Jokowi said in Jakarta.

Indonesia must lead digital economy development, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “We have felt the benefits of this digital economy, not only from the conventional digital marketplace platforms. Who would have thought that our people would be able to see opportunities in various digital media and communication platforms,” President Jokowi stated at the Indonesia […]

Indonesian Government is in negotiation with the Japanese Government to secure a flight slot to Haneda airport to airlift 68 Indonesian citizens aboard Diamond Princess Cruise Ship, Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putranto has said. “We probably use a wide-body aircraft so it can fly directly to Japan without transit,” the Minister told reporters at […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo received a visit from the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) Armida Alisjahbana. “This is the first formal meeting between Mrs. Armida Alisjahbana and the President. She is an Indonesian who occupies the highest position in the UN system,” Minister of […]

The Government offers investment opportunities in the new capital city, according to Minister of National Development Planning / Head of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa. There are several clusters offered to the investors. “They can invest in clean water supply, affordable and environmentally friendly power plant, and other sectors. We will offer […]

As part of the capital relocation program, the Government has announced it is still developing the pre-master plan and the master plan of the new capital. “We hope that the pre-master plan or master plan can be finalized around middle of the year to determine the zero point of the capital. The soft groundbreaking is […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on his cabinet ministers to immediately finalize the legal umbrella required for the relocation of Indonesian capital. “I have heard from Minister of National Development Planning/Head of National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) that the Law has been completed and it will probably be submitted to the House of Representatives […]

The Government will continue to monitor budget realization every month at the provincial, municipal, and regency levels, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has said. “Please make use of the budget immediately to help money in circulation so that the people’s economic resilience will be strong,” Tito said after attending the Limited Cabinet Meeting at […]