Suparniyati, Indonesian shot put athlete, secured a gold medal on the third day of the 2018 Asian Para Games after making 10.75-meter throw. During the match held on Monday (8/10) at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Main Stadium, Jakarta, Suparniyati beat Japan’s Nikada Hiromi, who won silver medal with 10.51-meter throw. In the meantime, another […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo accompanied by First Lady Iriana inaugurated a Micro Waqf (Endowment) Bank at Mawaridussalam Islamic Boarding School in Tumpatan Nibung Village, Batang Kuis District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatera Province, Monday (8/10). In his remarks, President Jokowi said that the Government currently has established micro waqf banks, each is given capital of […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called on all Indonesian Muslims to see Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran (MTQ, Quran Recitation Competitions) not only as an annual event and competition but as an energy booster for the Muslims to implement the values of Quran in real life, and everyday’s life. “We should be at peace every time we recite […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, accompanied by First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo, attended the opening of the 27th Qur’an Recital Competition (MTQ) in Medan, North Sumatra, Sunday (7/10). During his remarks, the President said that Indonesian people, particularly those in the provinces of Central Sulawesi and West Nusa Tenggara, are facing hard times.  “The quake […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Sunday (7/10) arrived in North Sumatra Province to pay a working visit. The President and his entourage departed from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, using the presidential plane.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo received the award of customary title ‘Tuanku Sri Indra Utama Junjungan Negeri’ from Deli Sultanate, at Maimun Palace, Medan, on Sunday (7/10). The President and his entourage were welcomed in the front yard of the Palace by His Majesty Sultan of Deli, His Excellency Regent of Deli, and Datuk from four […]

Indonesia men’s badminton team consisting of Fredy Setyawan, Harfizh Briliansyah, Hary Susanto, and Deva Anrimusthi secured the first gold medal for the host country at the 2018 Asian Para Games after defeating Malaysia team 2-1 in a match held at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday (7/10). Fredy Setiawan presented the first score for Indonesia after beating […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said expressed his pride to welcome all of the 2018 Asian Para Games participants from 43 countries. The Games will be held in Jakarta and Bogor from October 6 until October 13.

The 2018 Asian Para Games Opening Ceremony has officially begun, marked with a heartwarming and lively ceremony at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (GBK), Jakarta, Saturday (6/10).

One week after the quake and the tsunami hit Central Sulawesi province, the Government has made significant progress in relief efforts, according to Head of Information Data Center and Public Relations of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. He added that electricity and communication system have also been restored in almost half […]