Batik is not only a clothing piece but is also a national identity and national pride, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung has said. According to Pramono, every region in Indonesia has its own batik motifs. Batik, he added, has also been known worldwide, and almost all great world leaders have donned batik clothes and said they […]

Following the resignation of Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna H. Laoly, the Government has appointed Tjahjo Kumolo as acting minister until the term of office of the Working Cabinet for the 2014-2019 period ends on 20 October. The appointment of Tjahjo Kumolo – the current Minister of Home Affairs –  is necessary to […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo and Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Tuesday (1/10) in Senayan, Central Jakarta attended the inauguration of the newly-elected members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) for the 2019-2024 period. The oath taking of the newly-elected members were led by Ad Interim Speaker of the DPR Abdul Wahab Dalimunthe and Hillary […]

The Government’s plan to relocate the capital city from Jakarta to Kutai Kartanegara Regency and Paser Penajam Utara Regency in East Kalimantan Province has been initiated since 2017, Chairman of the Capital Communication Team (IKN) Hirmawan Hariyoga Djojokusumo has said. Hirmawan, who also serves as Secretary of Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN) / the […]

Pancasila state ideology has been proven to resolve conflicts and to safeguard the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, according to Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung. “Pancasila is not just an ideology. It is already part of our society. Pancasila serves as a guide for the Indonesian people to become a nation ready to compete […]

Pancasila serves as a fortress that protects the nation from other ideologies, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. The President also stressed that many challenges come to disrupt national unity, but the country’s determination on the commitments in practicing the noble cores of Pancasila is stronger.

In the commemoration of this year’s Pancasila Sanctity Day, Ministry of State Secretariat on Tuesday (1/10) morning hold a flag-raising ceremony The ceremony was led by Deputy to Minister of State Secretariat for Institutional and Community Relations Prof. Dr. Dadan Wildan and was attended by high ranking officials and staff from Ministry of State Secretariat, […]

The Government has shifted the paradigm of border areas from vulnerable areas that need to be guarded to those that need to be developed immediately. This is mandated in Law Number 43 of 2008 on State Territories and in accordance with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s Nawacita (nine point development plan). The statement was made by […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has promised to consider the proposals submitted by the President of the Confederation of All Indonesian Labor Unions (KSPSI) Andi Gani and the President of the Confederation of Indonesian Labor Unions (KSPI) Said Iqbal to review the premium increase of Social Security Provider Body for the Health (BPJS Kesehatan), particularly for […]

President of Confederation of All-Indonesian Workers Union (KSPSI) Andi Gani and President of Confederation of Indonesian Labor Unions (KSPI) Said Iqbal met with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java, Monday (30/9). “As the leaders of Indonesia’s two largest labor confederations, we give our full support for Pak Jokowi,” KSPSI Leader […]