Amidst external shocks and global economy that is still full of uncertainties next year, the 2020 state budget bill must focus on strength and resilience of national economy and investment in human capital, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “We hope the 2020 state budget can serve as the main instrument to boost the country’s […]
The possibility of hiring foreign chancellors and lecturers is currently being discussed by Minister of Research, Technology, and Higher Education, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Puan Maharani has said. “We need to consider the pros and cons. In the spirit of improving our universities, why do not we try to have a more […]
Investment rate is projected to pick up in the third quarter of this year, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said. “Exports certainly depend on global condition and our exports still lag behind. However, in terms of investment, we hope that after the ‘political cycle’ in the second quarter, (investment) in the third quarter […]
The Selection Committee assigned to choose new leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for period of 2019-2023 has announced that 40 candidates have passed the psychological tests held on 28 July 2019. Head of the Selection Committee Yenti Garnasih said that the successful candidates are dominated by academics/lecturers (7 candidates), followed by members of […]
Massive power outage that hit Jakarta Greater and West Java were caused by technical issues, Acting President Director of state-electricity company PLN Sripeni Inten Cahyani has said. According to her, the problem occurred in the 500 kilovolt extra-high voltage air transmission system of Ungaran-Pemalang in Central Java and the PLN have taken steps to resolve […]
State-owned electricity company PT PLN expressed its apology after power outage hit Greater Jakarta area and parts of West Java on Sunday (4/8). The blackout was caused by errors on Suralaya Turbine Gas 1 to 6, while Gas Turbine 7 is off. In addition, Cilegon Turbine Gas Power Plant also experienced trouble. “We would like […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) to heighten public awareness about the possibility of megathrust (a large earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter Scale) in the southern part of Java. “I have instructed the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) and Coordinating Ministers to prepare evacuation plan and improve public […]
Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education has overhauled university licensing system that includes the establishment of new study programs and the establishment of a new university. “Obtaining licensing to open a new study program used to be time-consuming. It could take months and it was unclear when the license was issued. The process […]
Ministers and former ministers of the Working Cabinet along with their families raised donations for people affected by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Banten, located 128 km from the Capital City of Jakarta, on Friday (2/8). The donations were raised during an event called “Solidarity without Boundary” held at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java, […]
In the wake of the recent 6.9 magnitude quake occurred in Banten on Friday (2/8), the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has stated that there is no one can predict when the megathrust (a large earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter Scale) will happen. “We urge the people to remain calm yet cautious and […]
