Village Fund that the Government has disbursed in the past four years is not only for infrastructure development, but is also for human resources development, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “In the past three years, we have focused on building infrastructures, but in the future it is also important for us to develop human […]

“The International Monetary Fund (IMF) – World Bank Group (WBG) Annual Meeting to be held in Bali, October 8-14, will be attended by around 15,000 participants from various countries. This event will bring huge impact for our country. This is our opportunity to present good image of Indonesia as a host,” said President Jokowi to […]

Until Sunday (7/10), the numbers of participants for the IMF-World Bank Group (IMF-WBG) Annual Meetings in Bali have exceeded target set by the National Committee of 2018 IMF-WBG Annual Meetings. Luhut ensured that Indonesia is prepared to host 2018 IMF-WBG Annual Meetings that is participated by 189 countries.

Former Chairman of the Constitutional Court Prof. Jimly Asshiddiqie, S.H., M.H. proposes that ethics regulating the behavior of public officials must be made more concrete like a law in ancient time. “In ancient time, a law was not written. As time goes by, it was written into and given a juridical philosophical basis,” Jimly said […]

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 […]