In a bid to strengthen national economy through an improved investment ecosystem and competitiveness, particularly in the face of uncertainty and global economic slowdown, the Government has announced it will submit two Omnibus bills to the House of Representatives (DPR). The two Omnibus in question are Omnibus Bills on Job Creation and Taxation respectively. “These […]

Traditional stalls should create innovation in order to compete with modern retailers, Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs Teten Masduki has said. According to him, traditional stalls have several advantages compared to modern retails, such as 24-hours service or selling MSMEs products.

After being inaugurated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday (12/12), the Jakarta-Cikampek Elevated Toll Road will be open for public, starting from Sunday (15/12) at 06.00 Western Indonesian Times. “Tomorrow morning (15/12), road users, especially long-distance travelers, can start using the Jakarta-Cikampek Elevated Toll Road spanning from Cikunir interchange to West Karawang. The Elevated […]

Ahead of this year’s Christmas and New Year holidays, Indonesian Government has prepared various related aspects, such as security, infrastructure, defense, transportation, fuel availability, rest areas, and intelligence. “We have prepared for everything so that the 2019 Christmas and 2020 New Year (holidays) will run safely and smoothly,” Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security […]

Indonesian traditional martial art pencak silat on Thursday (12/12) was listed as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement was made by UNESCO committee session in the Colombian capital of Bogota on Thursday (12/12).

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) General Idham Azis to ensure security and comfort to the public during the year’s Christmas and 2020 New Year holidays, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung has said. “The Police will take decisive measures against acts of persecution, SARA (ethnicity, religion, race, and group […]

Ahead of this year’s Christmas and 2020 New Year holidays, the Government has announced it ensures security across the country. For that reason, President Jokowi instructed Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI), Indonesian National Police (Polri), and the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) to collaborate in safeguarding 2019 Christmas and 2020 New Year celebration.

Ministry of Education and Culture ensures that it will continue the School Zoning System in the 2020 Enrollment of New Students (PPDB). However, in 2020, the quota for the high-achiever students will increase to 30%. “The School Zoning system is more flexible to accommodate unequal access and quality of education in various regions,” Minister of […]

Good track records and experiences, as well as capability and integrity are several considerations for President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in selecting 9 (nine) members of the Presidential Advisory Board (Wantimpres) for 2019-2024 period. “I think they (the newly-appointed Wantimpres members) have the capacity to provide advice and consideration to the President whether requested or not,” […]

Former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs in President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s first term, Wiranto, on Friday (13/12) was installed as the Head of the Presidential Advisory Board (Wantimpres) for 2019-2024 period. On that occasion, President Jokowi also installed eight other members under Presidential Decision Number 137/P/2019 on Appointment of Membership in the […]