The Indonesian Government has decided that Mayor of Batam serves ex-officio as chairman of the Batam Authority, according to Public Relations Division of Coordinating Ministry for the Economy in a press release, Thursday (13/12). The press release also states that the Government made the decision to solve leadership issues in Batam and the Batam Authority.

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo expressed concern to the collapsed of the Batang Kalu Bridge KM 54, in Kayu Tanam, Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, because of overflowing water from Batang Ulakan River after heavy rains on Monday (10/12). Through his Facebook account that was uploaded a few hours ago, President Jokowi said that the bridge […]

The presence of security guards (satpam) is needed because the police cannot be in all places and at all times, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. He added that the police also need to partner with and are greatly helped by security guards. “Being a security guard is a noble profession,” the President said at […]

Traditional markets deserve special attention in order to survive the competition with modern markets, which can be found in almost all cities in Indonesia, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said. “Products sold in traditional markets can actually compete (with those sold in modern markets),” the President said in his remarks at the Opening of the 2018 […]

Protection for Indonesian migrant workers covers legal, economic, and social aspect, according to Chief Secretary of the National Agency for Placement and Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (BNP2TKI) Tatang Budie Utama Razak. “Protection for Indonesian migrant workers during working hours is provided in accordance with the law, purpose of placement, as well as national laws […]

In a bid to abolish dualism in Batam governance, the Indonesian Government has decided to transfer the authority that has so far been attached to the Batam Indonesia Free Trade Zone Authority (BP Batam) to Batam Municipality. “The President and Vice President have decided that dualism (in Batam) must be immediately stopped,” Coordinating Minister for […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, on Wednesday (12/12), once again led a Limited Meeting on the Development of Batam, at the Presidential Office, Jakarta. The President said that limited meetings discussing the development of Batam and its surrounding areas were held on December 2015, January 2016, and March 2017. “It has been discussed many times,” President […]

Not only civilians but also government officials became victims of human right violations, just like what happened in Nduga District, Papua recently, according to Vice President Jusuf Kalla. “We must understand that human rights violations are not always committed by the Government. Civilians can also violate human rights, for example taking other’s live without reasons, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Tuesday (11/12), met with a number of artists and cultural observers at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, and approved the proposal to set November 7 as National Wayang (puppet) Day. “This is indeed a proposal that comes from the community. The letter was taken and signed directly by the President. So, now […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo handed over the Budget Implementation List (DIPA) and List of Budget Allocation for Regional Governments and Village Funds at the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (11/12). In his remarks, President Jokowi explained that the Government revenue in the 2019 State Budget increases by 13.7%, from Rp1,937 trillion in 2018 to Rp2,165.1 trillion […]