Patimban port in Subang, West Java is projected to be operational by mid-2020, Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi has said. “By April of next year, we hope we can use its car terminal. Therefore, I will continue to coordinate with (all related parties), so (the whole construction) can be completed by the end of […]

Ministry of Transportation is currently reviewing an alternative choice of urban mass transportation called O-Bahn, which is a combination of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rapid Transit (LRT). “Road infrastructure is getting better. Thus, we need to minimize the use of private vehicles, through the optimization of mass transportation,” Director General of Land Transportation […]

In a bid to boost investment in property sector, the Government has issued a five-point policy package, Head of Finance Ministry’s Fiscal Policy Agency Suahasil Nazara announced on Friday (21/6). The five-point policy package comprises limit adjustment of Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption of simple houses based on areas, VAT exemption for houses/buildings affected by […]

President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Takehiko Nakao has expressed his appreciation to President Jokowi on Indonesia’s higher economic growth, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi has said. “Nakao congratulated Indonesia’s solid fiscal position in foreign exchange, Indonesia’s macroeconomic management as shown by a strong Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 5.2 percent, inflation […]

During the retreat session of the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, pointed out the importance of improving security situation in Rakhine State, Myanmar to carry out successful repatriation of Rohingya refugees, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi has said. “Once again, the President has pointed out the (security) problem,” Retno stated […]

Trade war between China and the United States may affect several sectors including the security, stability, and prosperity of the region, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. Therefore, President Jokowi called for the strengthening of economic foundation of ASEAN countries be it in individual or collective manners.

Sub-regional cooperation including Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) is a suitable forum for promoting concrete cooperation between countries in the region that will stimulate economic development and prosperity among the members, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The statement was made by President Jokowi when attending the 13th Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Sunday (23/6) attended the plenary session of the 34th ASEAN Summit at the Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. The opening ceremony of the ASEAN Summit was officially led by ASEAN chairman Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Ministry of Education and Culture has made quota adjustments to optimize the implementation of the 2019 New Student Admission (PPDB) in accordance with Minister of Education and Culture Regulation Number 51 of 2018. One of the quota adjustments was made on one of three channels, namely the achievement channel. Referring to Minister of Education and […]

On the sidelines of the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday (22/6) President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte agreed to ratify the agreement on the establishment of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in August. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi said that the […]