In a bid to implement direction from President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on the revision of retirement age limit for Privates and Non-Commission Officers of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI), Commander of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto said the revision of the Law would be carried out this year. “We will […]

The Indonesian Government through Minister of Law and Human Rights and Commander of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) will conduct restructuring of the TNI. The restructuring is carried out in order to give room for approximately 60 new positions for high-ranking officers to be filled from those who now have the rank of colonel.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo opened the 2019 Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) Leadership Meeting at the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (29/1). The Leadership Meeting, which was the first time held at the Palace, was attended by 368 high-ranking officers consisting of 198 TNI senior officers and 170 Police officers, among […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday (29/1) at the Merdeka Palace received Indonesian badminton star and Rio Olympic gold medalist Liliyana Natsir. The Indonesian badminton legend has recently announced her retirement from the sport. In response to that, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that Indonesia would lose a great figure in badminton. “Indonesia and the […]

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Wiranto asked Provincial Governments and Regency/Municipality Governments, as well as related Government Ministries and Agencies to implement Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number 1 of 2019 on the Construction of 11 Cross-Border Posts (PLBN). “Government Ministries/Agencies should provide the best personnel for CIQSN (Custom, Immigration, Quarantine, and Security) functions […]

Discussing transportation system in Greater Jakarta should not talk about the transportation system itself but should also touch on the issue of city plans such as settlements, determining area to be developed, and interconnection with other cities, according to Vice President Jusuf Kalla. “Since there are so many modes of transportation such as trains, commuter […]

Ministry of Religious Affairs has called on mosque imams (worship leader) around Indonesia to promote moderation in religion for the sake of harmony. “Mosque imams who also serve as mubaligh (preacher) should keep promoting the principle of religious moderation to unite the people,” Director General for Islamic Guidance of Ministry of Religious Affairs Muhammadiyah Amin […]

The Indonesian Government organized Esports Presidential Cup, the biggest competition for online gamers to be held from January to March. “The 2019 Esports Presidential Cup is in line with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s mandate in which to develop sportsmanship values, national values, as well as economic and talent,” Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko said at […]

President Joko Jokowi Widodo expressed appreciation for the Anti Hoax Declaration delivered by members of the Muslimat Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) at the 73rd Anniversary of Muslimat NU and mass prayer for the safety of the nation and state at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Central Jakarta, Sunday (27/1). “This is a great movement for our country,” […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called for the importance to maintain the values of tolerance and mutual respect among ethnic groups because Indonesia is a large country with a population of 260 million people spreading across the nation, from Sabang to Merauke, from Miangas to Rote Island. In addition, Indonesia is also home for diverse population […]