The Government has announced that the first day of Dzulhijjah 1440H falls on Friday, 2 August 2019. Thus, Idul Adha  Day (Islamic Day of Sacrifice) falls on Sunday, 11 August 2019. The decision was made in an isbat meeting led by Director General of Islamic Community Guidance of Ministry of Religious Affairs Muhammadiyah Amin representing Minister of […]

As of June 2019, the number of international tourist arrival to Indonesia in 2019 reached 7.83 million, rising by 4.01% from that of the same period last year at 7.53 million tourists. “The figure consists of 4.52 million tourist arrivals through air crossing point, 2.11 million arrivals through sea crossing point, and 1.19 million arrivals […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo made the first stroke to draw batik pattern on 74-meter fabric, at Bundaran HI Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Station, Jakarta, Thursday (1/8). This occasion is part of a series of activities to celebrate the 74th Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence Day. “Since the independence day is in August, so today, on 1 […]

In a bid to reduce air pollution in Jakarta, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on the public to use electric vehicles (EV). “We have to start to use mass transportation, such as buses. I will also call on DKI Jakarta Governor to provide electric buses and taxis,” President Jokowi said after attending ‘Batik Kemerdekaan’ event at […]

Presidential Chief of Staff (KSP) Moeldoko promised to help resolve the problem faced by Romi Syofpa Ismail, a dentist who was disqualified as a Candidate of Civil Servant (CPNS) in South Solok Regency, West Sumatra Province due to her disability. “We are trying to find alternative solutions, from the regulatory side as well as from […]

In a bid to improve air transportation connectivity to support economic activities, especially trade in goods and services, investment, and mobility of people from both countries, the Government has agreed to ratify Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on Scheduled Air Transport. […]

In a bid to boost tourism around Lake Toba, the Government is planning to take over abandoned or unused concession land to transform it into a world-class tourist destination, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “We will take over 148 thousand hectares of concession land. I have ordered the regent, governor to reforest it, partly […]

Indonesian Government is committed to ensuring the sustainability of palm oil industry in Indonesia, despite many challenges.  A number of steps have been and will continue to be taken to maintain the industry. “The palm oil sector has been proven to be able to improve people’s welfare and reduce poverty,” said Coordinating Minister for the […]

After visiting several locations in Samosir Regency during his working visit to North Sumatra Province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed hope that Lake Toba tourist destination spots can be promoted next year. “Though the development of several locations has started, (the promotion) is expected can be done next year once the development of all spots […]

In order to support tourism development in villages near Lake Toba, the Government through Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing will rehabilitate a number of ‘Ruma Gorga’, traditional Batak Samosir houses that are old and in bad condition. “We will rehabilitate around 40 houses as a response to the hope of local people to […]