Indonesia has recorded a trade balance surplus of US$540 million in March this year, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS). The total value of exports in March this year was recorded at US$14.03 billion, an 11.71% increase compared to that of last month.

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Wiranto instructed the Indonesian National Police (Polri) and the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) to protect the people’s freedom to vote during the 2019 General Elections. The Coordinating Minister also ensured that the two institutions will support the democratic fiesta, including maintaining security and overcoming any possible […]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia applauds Indonesia’s leadership both on regional and global stages, including Indonesia’s role in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), according to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Adel Al Jubeir. The Minister made the statement when he paid a courtesy call on President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo during his visit to Saudi Arabia received a courtesy call from the Saudi Arabian Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih at the Royal Guest House, Riyadh, Sunday (14/4). Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, who accompanied the President at the meeting, said the Minister of Energy, Industry and […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and King Salman have agreed to boost economic cooperation between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. “President Jokowi and King Salman have agreed to strengthen economic cooperation in the future, especially in the fields of energy and tourism,” Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi said after the meeting between the President and […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (15/4) performed Umrah (small hajj pilgrimage) ritual on his visit to Saudi Arabia. On this occasion, the President and First Lady Ibu Iriana were also given the opportunity to enter the Ka’bah. Besides Umrah, President Jokowi was scheduled to have a number of official meetings with King Salman at […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Sunday (14/4) began his official trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The President and his entourage arrived at King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at 08.50 (Saudi Arabia Local Time) or 12:50 WIB (Western Indonesia Local Time) and were welcomed by the Indonesian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]

Indonesia has launched two initiatives to mobilize funds to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through philanthropic actions namely through the blended finance scheme and the issuance of sukuk (Islamic bonds), according to Indonesian Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati Sri Mulyani made the statement during the 2019 International Monetary Fund-World Bank Group (IMF-WBG) Spring Meetings […]

Indonesia has been seen as a role model in building a democratic civilization for countries worldwide as the country is about to hold a ‘fiesta of democracy’, according to Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo. As one of the largest democracies in the world, he added, Indonesia is deemed capable of holding Legislative and Presidential […]

Starting the election silence period prior to the simultaneous general elections on 17 April 2019, Ministry of Communication and Informatics and the Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) have controlled the political campaign advertising content through digital platforms. Nevertheless, the ‘control’ will not limit the citizens’ rights of freedom of expression, said Director General of Information Applications […]