The Government’s plan to re-regulate the distribution of 3-kilogram liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidies from open scheme to closed scheme under certain conditions is still under review, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif has said. “What is circulating in the media is not entirely true. We are currently discussing it,”  Arifin said in […]

The Government has announced plan to shorten train travel times from Jakarta to Merak to just two hours. “We will revamp train rails and increase the speed from Rangkasbitung to Merak via Serang from 40 km per hour to 70 km per hour within two hours travel time,” Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi said […]

The Indonesian Government affirms its full support for Vietnam’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2020 which adopts a theme ‘Cohesive and Responsive’. “Indonesia is pleased to note that ASEAN has completed many lines of action for the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and the ASEAN Community Blueprint. Midterm review of this year is a key step to ensure […]

In a bid to prepare for the hosting of the 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered his administration to inspect the stadiums that will be used for football matches. “I have received a report that there are ten stadiums prepared, six main stadiums and four additional stadiums,” President Jokowi said […]

In a bid to streamline bureaucracy in central and regional governments, Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reforms has accelerated mapping of structural positions that will be transferred to functional positions.  The transfer of positions is set to be completed this year. Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reforms Tjahjo Kumolo explained that […]

The Government has announced it will use investment and partnership schemes instead of loan in the development of the country’s new capital in East Kalimantan. “There will be no loan and we will not provide government guarantee as well. The development will adopt pure partnership system,” President Jokowi told reporters at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed Minister of Youth and Sports Zainudin Amali to prepare the venue and national team for FIFA U-20 World Cup to be held in 2021. “The venue must be determined immediately so that we can do early repair. All of the chosen stadiums will undergo repairment whether it is minor […]

The Government continues to complete the construction of the Raja Ampat Ring Road which spans 342 kilometers. The road is expected to improve connectivity between tourist destinations in Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua Province, which famous for its coral reefs and crystal clear water.

Papua is priming up to host the 20th multi-sport event National Sports Week (PON),  which will be held in October this year. “The preparations are underway. All that’s left is to solve minor issues. The venues, the construction of which is under the responsibilities of the PON Great Committee (PB PON) and the local governments, […]

The spirit of the 20th edition of multi-sport event National Sports Week (PON) to be held in Papua province this year is not merely for competition, but also to enhance brotherhood, unity and solidarity between regions, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “At the same time, we want to show the world that the land […]