Teachers play a pivotal role in educating the young generation, given that education is the key to develop a nation, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “Only a nation that is educated and smart, that has morals, and that develops science and technology will become a developed, prosperous nation,” the President said during a meeting […]

Chairman of GP Ansor (Nahdlatul Ulama’s youth wing) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas said that a number of state civil apparatus (ASN) and high-rank officials of state-owned company (BUMN) have allegedly joined the radical groups ahead of this year’s presidential election. “There are many groups of caliphate in ministries, state agencies and state-owned companies (BUMN), among civil […]

The National Corruption Survey in 2018 recorded that there are 4 (four) sectors in which its corruption or illegal levies dropped significantly, some of which have decreased to more than 50 percent. Deputy II of Presidential Chief of Staff Yanuar Nugroho asserted that the four sectors are: 1. Health; 2. Public Administration; 3. Education; and […]

The leaders of GP Ansor, a youth wing of the largest Muslim organization in Indonesia Nahdlatul Ulama, met with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Friday (11/1). After the meeting, chairman of GP Ansor Yaqut Cholil Qoumas told the journalists that during the meeting they discussed the current situation of the country […]

Presiden Joko “Jokowi” Widodo had an informal meeting with Indonesian singer Agnez Mo at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Friday (11/1). On the meeting, Agnez Mo shared her stories and dreams for young generations. “We had a casual meeting and discussed the young generations on how to speak up our dreams and to inspire others. We also […]

There are 56 million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. Therefore, issues regarding how to build a brand, to create a design that could meet market demand, to make a packaging that attracts customers, and other issues on capital and access to the market are envitable, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “The […]

The Government has increased budget for the Aspiring Family Program (PKH) in 2019 to Rp32 trillion with the number of recipients now reaching 10 million families. “The Government is really committed to improving the welfare of the recipients,” the President said at the launching of the 2019 PKH Social Assistance, at the Ciracas Sports Center […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that as of today, approximately Rp12 trillion, out of the total Rp32 trillion allocated in the 2019 State Budget, is now available for 10 million beneficiaries of the Aspiring Family Program (PKH). “The recipients of the 2019 PKH will get more funds compared to that of previous year. Last year […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed Head of the Indonesian National Police (Kapolri) General Tito Karnavian to investigate bomb attack against two commissioners of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Agus Rahardjo and Laode M. Sharif. “I have ordered the Kapolri to solve the case because this is intimidation against our law enforcers. We can’t tolerate […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo visited the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) warehouse in Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Thursday (10/1) to inspect stock of rice. According to the President, the stock of rice is higher than the previous years. Usually the stock at the end of December was around 700,000 to 800,000 tons, but it reaches 2.1 million […]