North Sumatra is a miniature of Indonesia where the beauty of cultures, customs, and tradition is showcasted, according to President Joko Jokowi Widodo. There are various ethnic groups including Batak Karo, Batak Mandailing, Batak Pakpak, Batak Simalungun, Batak Toba, Malay, Nias, Chinese, and Indian, and also various religious beliefs including Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, […]
As a country with the largest Muslim population in the world, it is impossible for the Government to ban prayer calls (adhan), abolish religious education, or legalize same-sex marriages and adultery, President Joko Jokowi Widodo has said. Don’t be afraid to fight slanders, hoaxes, and fake news, President Jokowi said in his remarks before the […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo respected the decision of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to arrest Chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) Romahurmuziy in a sting operation and named him as a suspect in bribery case. I am deeply concerned about the case, but I respect the KPKs decisions and the legal process that it […]
Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Informatics warned the public against sharing footage relating to brutal shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand. Ministry of Communication and Informatics calls on the public to pay attention to the impacts of footage circulation impact that can only enable the shooter to realize his goal: to create fear among people, Acting […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo, accompanied by First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo, on Friday (15/5) visited Balige Traditional Market in Toba Samosir, North Sumatra. The President and the First Lady were enthusiastically greeted by the locals who stood along the road to the entrance of the market, trying to shake hands or take photos with […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo condemned the shooting at two mosques in New Zealand that killed 49 people and seriously injured dozens more. I strongly condemnthe horrifying terrorist attack that caused innocent people died, the President said to reporters at Bukit Tinggi Restaurant, North Sumatera, Friday (15/3).
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Wiranto denied the rumor saying that there will be people power and chaos in the upcoming election. “Based on the updated situation and intelligence report, the situation is under control. We hope that the situation always be under control until the election, Wiranto told the journalists on […]
As part of his working visit in North Sumatra province, President Joko Jokowi Widodo on Friday (15/3) distributed 2,000 Indonesia Smart Card (KIP) to elementary, junior high, and senior high school students at Balige Senior Vocational School 1, Toba Samosir regency. President Jokowi in his remarks said that the funds may only be used for […]
President Joko Jokowi Widodo on 14 March 2019 has signed Presidential Decree Number 8 of 2019 on Hajj Pilgrimage Cost (BPIH) of 1440 Hijri/2019. The Decree regulates the amount of BPIH for regular pilgrims in every embarkation and the amount of BPIH for Regional Hajj Guide Team (TPHD). The amount of BPIH of regular Hajj pilgrims […]
The Government is committed to increasing the capacity of Depati Amir Airport in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Belitung provincial capital. The airport, which has been in operation since 2017, is expected to accommodate three million passengers next year from the current capacity of 1.5 million passengers per year.
