Translators can contribute to national development and cultural preservation in the future, according to Eko Harnowo, Cabinet Secretariat’s Assistant to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents and Translation. “Translation is also a complex process that involves cultural factors,” Eko said during a dissemination on the role of government translators and interpreters, known as Functional […]

In a bid to develop economic activities in East Java Province in order to boost national economic development, the Government has decided to develop a special economic zone (SEZ) in Singosari, Malang Regency. Regarding this matter, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on 27 September 2019 has signed Government Regulation (PP) Number 68 of 2019 on Singosari […]

In accordance with Government Regulation Number 46 of 2017 on Environmental Economic Instruments and Presidential Regulation Number 77 of 2018 on Management of Environmental Funds, the Indonesian Government on Wednesday (9/10) established the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH). The BPDLH, which is scheduled to start its operation on 1 January 2020, will be tasked to […]

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has announced that there are no more crucial problems which hamper the negotiation on Flight Information Region (FIR) between Indonesia and Singapore. “We have discussed the issue thoroughly including, the one related to past agreements such as the DCA (Defense Cooperation Agreement),” Luhut told reporters at […]

Indonesia welcomes the Indonesia-Singapore Framework Agreement on negotiation of Flight Information Region (FIR), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has announced. “Indonesia respects the position of Singapore, which understands Indonesia’s wish to oversee its airspace management over Riau Island.” President Jokowi told a Joint Press Conference with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana, Singapore, […]

The Government has announced it will disburse a total of Rp1.9 trillion in grants for residents whose houses were devastated by the tsunami and liquefaction that hit several areas in eastern Indonesian province of Central Sulawesi in September last year. The grants will be distributed through four local governments in the province. The four local […]

Head of the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Doni Monardo encourages all Moluccans to help ease the suffering of people affected by earthquake that hit Maluku last month. “Let us join hands to help our brothers and sisters who live in Maluku,” Doni told reporters after an internal meeting at the Presidential Office, Jakarta, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday (8/10) held a bilateral meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Delegation Room at the Istana, Singapore. During the meeting, President Jokowi and his Singaporean counterpart witnessed the signing of the following two MOUs, namely on Electronic Data Exchange to Facilitate and Secure Trade signed by […]

The Indonesian National Culture Week (PKN) is a manifestation of Law Number 5 of 2017 on the Advancement of Culture, Minister of Education and Culture Muhadjir Effendy has said. “The PKN is expected to promote mutual understanding, respect, and honor among the children of the nation,” Muhadjir said in his press release on Tuesday (8/10).

The construction of permanent shelters (Huntap) for Palu quake victims relocation is running smoothly, Vice President Jusuf Kalla has said. The Vice President requested that the construction of Huntap should be completed immediately, including the construction of dozens of buildings that has entered the final stage.