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.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday (14/3) began his working visit in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Belitung province. The President and his entourage arrived at Depati Amir Airport at 9:30 a.m. local time.

Presiden Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (13/3) inaugurated Muara Baru Modern Fish Market, the first fish market with a modern concept in Indonesia. The market is located in Kota in North Jakarta.

Indonesia’s Corruption Perception Index scored at 38 in 2018, a significance increase from 34 in 2014, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. The President also expressed appreciation to all parties for the hard work and efforts in combating corruption in the past four years.

The Government has built Muara Baru Modern Fish Market (PIM) in North Jakarta to provide a one stop shopping center for fishery commodities. The clean, hygienic and modern fish market was inaugurated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (13/3). Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, through the Directorate General for Marine and Fisheries Products […]