The prevalence of blindness among Indonesian children today reaches 4 percent, or equals 1.4 million people. As a whole, prevalence of blindness and vision impairment in the country especially the one caused by cataract, glaucoma, and other causes also remain high.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday (30/10) conducted a blusukan (impromptu visit) to Bogor Traditional Market in the neighboring city of Bogor to check the commodities prices and ensure their stability. “Given that this year’s inflation is below 3.5 percent, it means prices of commodities are stable. I want to check it myself,” the President […]

In the wake of the Lion Air JT 610 crash, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that Low Cost Carrier (LCC) airlines exist in many countries. The most important thing, according to the President, is improving passenger safety management. The statement was made by the President when answering questions from the journalists on the relation between […]

In the wake of Lion Air flight JT-610 crash, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday inspected the evacuation command post at the Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) 2 in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta. The President also saw firsthand the findings of the evacuation process near the crash site including the aircraft’s debris and goods presumed […]

The National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) at this initial phase is prioritizing the search and rescue of the victims of Lion Air flight JT610 which crashed into the waters at the north part of Karawang, West Java province, on Monday (29/10). “We focused on the search and rescue of victims since this initial phase is […]

Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi confirmed that Lion Air flight JT-610 serving Jakarta- Pangkal Pinang route that had crashed into the Java Sea near the north coast of Karawang, West Java was declared operationally feasible. “The plane was declared operationally feasible and met all the feasibility processes to fly. These processes are carried out […]

After four years leading the nation, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo unveiled the reason he appointed eight women in his Cabinet. For the record, it is the first time in Indonesian history that the Government has the most number of women within the Cabinet.  Previously, only 3 to 4 women were appointed as ministers.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo reminded the public not to easily believe in hoaxes and rumors. The hoax and rumors, according to the President, will degrade the quality of democracy. “(The hoaxes and rumors) can divide us, if we don’t bear in our mind that regional elections and presidential election are just regular event happening every […]

The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) of Indonesia published data on the realization of Domestic Capital Investment (PMDN) and Foreign Capital Investment (PMA) in the Third Quarter (July-September) of 2018 which reached Rp173.8 trillion. Compared to the same period last year (Rp176.6 trillion), the realization of the investment declined by 1.6 percent. “However, the investment realization […]

Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi has confirmed that Lion Air flight JT-610 serving Jakarta- Pangkal Pinang route that was previously reported lost contact with authorities on Monday morning (29/10) had crashed into the Java Sea near the north coast of Bekasi, West Java. “We had coordinated with the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), […]