Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo, in Circular Number 365/7309/SJ dated 1 August 2019, called on all regional heads (governors) to maintain water supply in anticipating dry season and drought. “In a bid to implement directives of the President in a Limited Meeting on Anticipation of Drought which was attended by Working Cabinet Ministers, we […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo praised the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) for its support during his administration and he expressed hope that the PDI-P will continue to support his administration in the next five years. “We have been working hand in hand and we will continue to fight to uphold democratic values and nationalism […]

In a bid to empower, to protect, and to improve assistance for Indonesian migrant worker candidates, Ministry of Manpower together with relevant ministries/institutions initiated a development program called Productive Migrant Village. “The Productive Migrant Village program aims to create a productive community in the place of origin of the migrant workers,” Secretary General of Ministry […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary from twelve friendly countries discussed means to strengthen bilateral relations after credentials ceremony at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (7/8). “During the meeting, the ambassadors also congratulated the President on his re-election,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi said after accompanying President Jokowi to receive credentials […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, accompanied by a number of Government officials, received credentials from Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary from twelve friendly countries at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (7/8). The ceremony began with greeting for the ambassadors, flag raising ceremony, and the rendition of national anthems by the music corps of the Presidential Security Detail […]

Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi has announced that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is slated to conduct an official visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday (8/8). “(The President) will arrive in Kuala Lumpur in the evening. A series of his working visit will begin on Friday (9/8) morning until afternoon when the President performs […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed his deepest condolences following the demise of a senior cleric K.H. Maimun Zubair –commomnly called Mbah Moen– who passed away in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday (6/8). “Innalillahi wainna ilaihi rojiun, innalillahi wainna ilaihi rojiun, innalillahi wainna ilaihi rojiun, Kiai Haji Maimun Zubair passed away in Mecca this morning,” President Jokowi […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is scheduled to undertake an official visit to neighboring Malaysia and Singapore from Thursday until Friday (8-9/8) this week. Southeast Asia Director of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denny Abdi has reported that the President will hold a bilateral talk with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad during the visit.

Minister of Communication and Informatics Rudiantara has expressed hope that the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) continues to be a respected and independent state institution that is committed to overseeing broadcasting contents for the public. “I hope the KPI continues to becomes a respected, independent organization that promotes fostering rather than law enforcement measures,” the Minister […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has confirmed that the capital city will be relocated to Kalimantan Island. However, the exact province that will host the new capital has yet to be announced. Minister of National Development Planning (PPN)/Head of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) Bambang Brojonegoro in a Limited Meeting on Tuesday (6/8), provided a […]