As the Fostering Institution for Indonesian Government Translators and Interpreters, Cabinet Secretariat took the initiative to explore cooperation with the Tunisian Government for the training of Arabic translation. The cooperation with Tunisia is regarded as a strategic opportunity since the Tunisian Government gives full attention to Arabic translation and literature. Thus, Tunisia is expected to […]

The Indonesian Government has announced plans to hand over fishing vessels that operate illegally in Indonesian waters to local fishermen. “We hope those vessels can be useful. We are drafting the procedures to hand over the vessels to fishermen and the procedures will be issued soon,” Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo said […]

A number of Japanese large-scale industry players have affirmed their commitment to make Rp40 trillion of investment in Indonesia by 2023 during one-on-one meeting with Indonesian Ministry of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita in Tokyo, Japan, Monday (18/11). “In general, the meeting with Japanese industry players has produced an excellent result. They have affirmed their commitment […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has underlined the urge to simplify bureaucratic organizations in a bid to improve state apparatus’ service for the public, Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reforms Tjahjo Kumolo has said. “The President also showed concerns over regulatory reforms and synergy between the Central Government and regional governments by creating innovations […]

Demographic dividend poses a challenge for national character building, Secretary-General of Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly Ma’ruf Cahyono has said. “We certainly do not want to lose the opportunity in the future. The challenges are huge if we do not provide the medium to build our national identity for the next generation,” Ma’ruf said at the […]

Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing has expressed commitment to complete the construction of Trans Sumatra Toll Road, one of which is Kayu Agung – Palembang – Betung Toll Road section 1 Kayu Agung-Jakabaring spanning 33.5 km long, which is expected to be operational next month. “Data from the Ministry’s Toll Road Regulatory Agency […]

The Government has successfully maintained economic stability amidst the global economic slowdown. Although this year’s global economic growth is forecasted at just 3 percent, the lowest since the 2008 financial crisis, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 5.02 percent year-on-year (yoy) in the third quarter of 2019.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (18/11) received commanders of the Navy and Air Force in two separate meetings at the State Palace, Jakarta. “National consensus is the main subject discussed by President Jokowi during the meeting,” Presidential Spokesman Fadjroel Rahman said, adding that the President has called on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and […]

In a bid to boost investment in Indonesia, the Government will pay serious attention to manufacturing sector since industrialization can provide a wide range of positive effects on national economic growth, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has said. “All ministries, including Ministry of Industry, should simplify regulations to encourage investment so that industries in […]

In a bid to accelerate the simplification of bureaucracy and encourage leaders of government agencies to carry out strategic and concrete steps, Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reforms Tjahjo Kumolo on 13 November 2019 signed Circular Number 393 of 2019 on Strategic and Concrete Steps for Bureaucracy Simplification. The Circular addresses nine strategic […]