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.
Indonesia is a country with the largest Muslim population in the world and it is impossible for the Government to ban prayer call (adhan), abolish religious education or legalize same-sex marriage, according to President Joko Jokowi Widodo. “Our country is a country with the largest Muslim population in the world; we also have religious norms, […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday (14/3) held a dialogue with the recipients of the Aspiring Family Program (PKH) at STMIK Atma Luhur Auditorium, Gabek, Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Belitung province and reminded them to use their funds wisely. On that occasion, the President called on the recipients of the program to spend the funds on […]
On the sidelines of his working visit in Bangka Belitung province, President Joko Jokowi Widodo on Thursday (14/3) paid a blusukan (impromptu visit) to Pangkal Pinang traditional market, Pangkal Pinang. On his arrival at the market, the locals gathered and welcomed the President. Then, the President gave them an opportunity to take a photo with […]
The Government on Thursday (14/3) inaugurated Tanjung Kelayang Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bangka Belitung province. This special economic zone is built on a ??324-hectare land and is expected to attract Rp10.3 trillion investments and provide employment for around 23,645 people.
