President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (3/20) conducted a direct inspection at Smelter Grade Alumina Refinery (SGAR) in Mempawah regency, West Kalimantan province. During the visit, the Head of State emphasized the importance of building smelters for bauxite, a follow-up step after nickel in Indonesia’s large downstream agenda. “We are entering bauxite here because bauxite, which […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated Singkawang airport, in Singkawang city, Wednesday (03/24). In his speech, President Jokowi expressed appreciation for infrastructure development under government-to-business cooperation (KPBU) scheme as well as corporate social responsibility (CSR) from the private sector. “Singkawang airport was built under KPBU scheme and also CSR assistance from Singkawang’s entrepreneurs. Earlier, the Minister […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (03/20) arrived at Singkawang Airport, West Kalimantan province, at around 09.00 Western Indonesia Time. Upon his arrival, the President was greeted by Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi, Acting Governor of West Kalimantan Harisson, and Acting Mayor of Singkawang Sumastro. On that occasion, President Jokowi received typical Kalimantan bead garlands […]

Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno encouraged regional governments and tourism business actors in Indonesia to ensure the readiness of tourist destinations as an anticipation of Eid al-Fitr holiday. “We have prepared and will issue a letter due to the upcoming 2024 Eid al-Fitr to all regional governments to prepare the tourist […]

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto Tuesday (03/19) called on the press to prevent the spread of hoaxes to keep the situation of the country conducive. “I am calling on the press to deliver positive news and write positively. I would also like invite journalists to prevent hoaxes so the condition […]

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin Tuesday (03/19) stated that the current reduction in stunting prevalence has not yet reached the target set by the Government of 14 percent. “Please carry out further evaluation and analysis immediately to develop and formulate corrective steps,” the Vice President said at a meeting on the stunting reduction acceleration program at […]

The Government will enhance irrigation pump utilization for rainfed agricultural land to reduce impact of El Nino and improve productivity of agricultural land across the nation, according to Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman. “We are facing prolonged El Nino, particularly in the island of Java. We plan to use irrigation water pumps for 500,000 […]

Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah has issued Circular Number M/2/HK.04/III/2024 on Payment of 2024 Holiday Bonuses for Workers/Laborers at Companies. The Circular signed on Friday (03/15) was addressed to all governors across the country. Ida underscored that payment of holiday bonuses to workers/laborers is employers’ obligation and they must be paid in full at the […]

The Government has announced it has finalized 195 National Strategic Projects (PSN) worth Rp1,519 trillion during the 2016-2024 period. “From 2016 until February 2024, 195 National Strategic Projects have been finalized and fully operational, with the value of Rp1,519 trillion, while seventy-seven projects and thirteen projects with the value of Rp2,960.7 trillion are still in […]

The Government has issued a Joint Decree (SKB) on road traffic engineering and crossings during the mudik (annual exodus) and reverse flow periods ahead of the 2024/1445 Hijri Eid al-Fitr. “We are preparing for the operational and policy aspects to control, regulate, and handle traffic comprehensively with ministries and institutions at the central and regional […]