In a bid to support the Java Northline Upgrading Project, a project to develop semi fast train connecting Jakarta and Surabaya between the Government of Indonesia and the Government of Japan, Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing on behalf of the Government of Indonesia will clean up 500 railways and railroad crossings. “We were […]

Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo has ordered all regional governments to listen to the people’s aspirations in the regions. “The Ministry has ordered the regional legislative councils (DPRD) and regional heads to listen to the aspirations of the students in rallyes and to forward them either to the House of Representatives (DPR) or […]

National political stability has been under control amidst protests staged in several regions, Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo has ensured. “Despite the latest situation in several regions where the people want to voice their aspirations on several issues by staging rallies, the situation remains under control,” Tjahjo said after meeting with the Fostering Family […]

In a bid to revoke controversial amendment to Law Number 30 of 2002 on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said he is considering to issue a Government Regulation in lieu of Law (Perppu) on the KPK. The statement was made by the President after meeting with legal experts as well […]

Cabinet Secretariat on Thursday (26/9) in Bandung handed over static archives on cabinet sessions and limited cabinet meetings convened from the period of 1997 to 2014 to the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (ANRI). Deputy to Cabinet Secretary for Administrative Affairs Farid Utomo said in his remarks that the archives tell the stories […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has reaffirmed his commitment to democracy in Indonesia. The President emphasized that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are pillars of democracy that must be safeguarded. “Do not doubt my commitment (to democracy),” President Jokowi said when welcoming faith leaders at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Thursday (26/9).

During a meeting held on Thursday (26/9) at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and interfaith leaders discussed a number of things ranging from forest and land fires, latest situation in Papua, to demonstrations held by students from various universities in Jakarta and other regions. Related to student demonstrations, interfaith leaders have said […]

In response to protests held by university students during the past few days, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called on Minister of Research, Technology, and Higher Education Mohamad Nasir to invite the students to a dialogue meeting to discuss their concerns. “Yes, I will invite them for a dialogue meeting,” Nasir told reporters after a meeting […]

Indonesian Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education Mohammad Nasir on Thursday (26/9) in Jakarta stated that the Government allows university students to express their criticism to the Government. “However, do not let the students’ rally be interfered by other people and interests,” Nasir said.

During a meeting with a number of national figures on Thursday (26/9), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed his appreciation to protests held by university students in several regions in the past few days. “Those protests, I consider them as part democracy in our country. Their aspirations voiced during the protests will be taken into consideration […]