The heart of economic activities in general has been focused in Jakarta and Java Island which triggered the Island to become very densely populated and to create inequality with other islands. It will be more rampant without strenuous efforts, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo . “For that reason, the plan to relocate the capital […]
The Government sets a target of economic growth within the range of 5.3 percent in 2020, with consumption and investment as the main engines. Meanwhile, inflation will be maintained low within the range of 3.1 percent, to support people’s purchasing power and the Rupiah exchange rate is estimated to be in the range of Rp14,400 […]
De-bureaucratization and deregulation are crucial for the progress of the nation, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “We must continue de-bureaucratization, simplify working procedures, and simplify processes that are oriented to services. We must continue to prevent corruption without disrupting the courage to innovate. We must make the most of technology, which turns difficulty into […]
In accordance with the Constitution mandate, the Government, in 2020 State Budget (APBN), has allocated educational budget that reaches 20 percent of the total State Expenditures amounting to Rp505.8 trillion or increased 29.6 percent compared to the realization of 2015 educational budget amounting to Rp390.3 trillion. “With this increased educational budget, it is expected that […]
In his State Address on the Commemoration of 74th Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia before the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Regional Representative Council (DPD) on Friday (16/8), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo asked for supports from the whole Indonesian people to relocate the capital city from Jakarta. “While asking for the […]
State institutions should be open to criticism, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “We must not be allergic to critiques. However harsh it is, it must be accepted as a form of concern and hope that spurs us on to work harder in order to fulfill the hope of the people,” the President said during […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has encouraged Indonesian people to have one vision on making leaps of progress that aims to achieve an advanced Indonesia. “As Head of State and Head of Government, as well as President in a presidential system mandated by the Constitution, I call on everyone to remain optimistic and keep up the […]
In a bid to follow up studies on laws and regulations considered detrimental to investment and export, the Office of Deputy Cabinet Secretary for the Economy held a coordinating meeting at Alana Hotel, Bogor, West Java, Wednesday (14/8). Deputy Cabinet Secretary for the Economy Satya Bhakti Parikesit who led the meeting expressed hope that this […]
Forming a new cabinet is the President’s prerogative, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “The cabinet is the prerogative of the President. The cabinet ministers are the assistants (of the President),” President Jokowi told the reporters after attending the 58th Scout Movement Day Commemoration Ceremony, at the Cibubur Campground, Jakarta, Wednesday (14/8).
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (14/8) at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, received Indonesian delegates who will participate in WorldSkills Kazan 2019. This international competition among young professionals will be held in Kazan, Russia, on 22 to 27 August 2019.
