The Indonesian Government has set the target of economic growth at 5.6% – 6.2% in 2020-2024, Minister of National Development Planning (PPN)/Head of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa has said. “The figure set is for the average growth for the next five years. Starting in 2020, we expect a 5.3% growth. Then, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has given his direction in dealing with the conflict in Natuna Waters regarding violations of territorial boundaries in Indonesia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by Chinese vessels. “In accordance with President Jokowi’s direction, the Indonesian Government remains firm in its stand and will prioritize peaceful diplomatic efforts in dealing with the conflict […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed Commander of the Indonesia National Defense Forces (TNI) Hadi Tjahjanto, Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono, and Head of the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) Doni Monardo to immediately open road access in Sukajaya Subdistrict, Bogor, West Java, that was blocked due to landslide. […]

The Government has announced it is anticipating the possibility of an outbreak of infectious diseases in the wake of floods that hit a number of areas in Jakarta, West Java and Banten provinces. “We have deployed teams to survey the flood-affected areas,” said Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putranto in Jakarta, Friday (3/1).

In a bid to mitigate and prevent flooding across the country, especially in capital Jakarta, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono to continue the construction of infrastructure for flood prevention. According to the Minister, the first Jakarta Flood Control Master Plan was published by the Netherlands […]

In a bid to minimize the number of flood victims, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Doni Monardo to cooperate with relevant parties due to extreme weather which predicted to continue until February. “The President has urged all regional leaders to join hands with Central Government which […]

In the wake of floods which hit Jakarta, Banten, West Java, and several regions and inflicted casualties and serious damage, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo instructed all ministries and institutions to coordinate and take concrete actions to ensure the presence of the Government amidst the disaster. The statement was made by Minister of Social Affairs Juliari […]

In an effort to anticipate extreme weather which is forecasted by the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) to continue until February, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian instructed all regional heads to open weather monitoring posts. “The monitoring posts of the BMKG can be easily updated,” Tito told reporters after attending a closed-door meeting, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called on stock exchange authorities, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) to put an end to stock market manipulation practices. “We must dare and have integrity. Do not let anybody play with penny stocks. Do provide investors with protection,” the President said at the opening of […]

The National Civil Service Agency (BKN) has announced that civil servants who were affected by the massive floods on Thursday (2/1) and were then unable to work may apply for “important reasons leave”. “For #sobatBKN who are civil servants and are also affected by floods, you may apply for “important reason leave” in accordance with […]