Speaking at the 65th Dies Natalis of Indonesian Christian University (UKI), President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo asked the people to appreciate the achievements made by Indonesian athletes at the 2018 Asian Games and Asian Para Games. President Jokowi said that appreciate means that not looking for mistakes such as when he jumped with a motorcycle. The […]

Ahead of political contestation in April 2019, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo invited the people to emulate the friendship of two national figures with different religions: Johanes Leimena and Mohammad Natsir. “Even though they come from different parties, the Indonesian Christian Party and the Masyumi Party, but they are very close in their daily relationships and […]

Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) sets a target of operating at least 13 new toll roads in several regions throughout Q4 of 2018. Based on data from the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) of the Ministry of PUPR, there are four new toll roads spanning 42.7 kilometers planned to be ready […]

Vice President Jusuf Kalla conveyed President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo’s regards and appreciation to President of Asia Paralympics Committee (APC) Majid Rashed that supported Asian Para Games from the beginning until the end. “This week has been an excitement for our nation and for Asia. A historical week that shall always be remembered by all Indonesians,” […]

Vice President Jusuf Kalla officially closed the 27th Quran Recital Competition (MTQ) at Astaka Utama MTQ Sport Center, Medan, North Sumatra, Friday (12/10). The closing ceremony was marked by beating of the traditional drum “beduk” by Vice President Jusuf Kalla, accompanied by Minister of Religious Affairs Lukman Hakim Saifuddin and Governor of North Sumatra Edy […]

Minister of Youth and Sports Imam Nahrawi confirmed cash bonuses for Indonesian athletes and coaches who won medals at the 2018 Asian Para Games will be immediately transferred to their respective bank accounts with no tax deductions. “The bonus is without any tax deduction because the tax is paid by the Government,” Imam told reporters […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said there will be no increase in fuel prices in the near future. “No, I’ve canceled it. It has been calculated, and the figures are very realistic,” President Jokowi told the reporters after distributing cash bonuses to the 2018 Asian Para Games medalists at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java on […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo handed over cash bonuses to Indonesian Para Games medalists at the Bogor Palace, West Java, Saturday (10/13). The cash bonuses were symbolically handed over to 3 athletes: chess athlete Hendy Wirawan who represents gold medalists; swimming athlete Aris who represents silver medalists; and lawn bowls athlete Sriyanti who represents bronze medalists.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with the  Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc in  Uluwatu 7 Room of Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, Bali, Friday (12/10). The meeting then followed by a bilateral meeting between the Indonesian  and Vietnamese delegates. One month ago, both leaders had also met in Hanoi, Vietnam. “This shows the […]

By shaking Okokan (Balinese traditional music instrument in a shape of big cow bell), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo officially opened the Bali Cultural Carnival at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Nusa Dua, Bali province, Friday (12/10). The event was held on the sidelines of the  2018 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) […]