The Czech Republic has offered scholarships for Indonesian students, especially medical students, to study in the country, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs AM Fachir. “The Czech Republic offers scholarships for Indonesian students, especially medical students, to study there,” Fachir said after accompanying President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in a meeting with delegates of the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (17/9) hosted delegates of the Senate of Czech Republic at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. In his remarks, the President said that Indonesia and the Czech Republic are old friends. “The Czech Republic is one of the first European countries to recognize Indonesia’s independence,” he said.

A survey done by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) shows that the anti-corruption attitude index (IPAK) in Indonesia this year is at 3.66 on a scale of 0 to 5, lower than that in last year at 3.71. “The IPAK value that is closer to 5 shows that the people have a higher anti-corruption attitude, […]

Competition in the upcoming election should be conducted in a fair manner so that the voters will become smarter and wiser about politics, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “The voters can compare the ideas, concepts and programs of the candidates,” the President said at Kebon Sirih, Jakarta, Monday (17/9), adding that the ideas, concepts […]

The Indonesian Government continues to improve connectivity in remote areas, Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi has said. According to him, this is a major step to boost economic growth and to provide ease for the people.

Minister of Health Nila Farid Moeloek, on Sunday (16/9), attended a campaign titled “Stunting Prevention is Crucial” at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, greeting the participants whether they are aware of what stunting means. “Stunting arises from chronic malnutrition, resulting in a dwarf brain. This means that stunted children have poor cognitive abilities,” Nila said. Nile […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Saturday (15/9) visited a national training center for 2018 Asian Para Games badminton and table tennis players at Hartono Trade Center, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, to monitor preparations of the athletes. Upon his arrival at 04.20 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), the President headed to badminton court located at the […]

Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo, Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reforms Syafruddin, and Head of the Civil Servant Agency (BKN) have signed a joint ministerial decree to dishonorably discharge thousands of civil servants involved in corruption cases. The agreement was outlined in the Joint Ministerial Decree of Minister of Home Affairs, Minister […]

As part of his working visit in Central Java province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Saturday (15/9) distributed land certificates to residents in Grobogan Regency and its surrounding areas. Approximately 8,000 certificates were handed over by the President to the residents.

Minister of Youth and Sport Imam Nahwari on Friday (14/9) held a meeting discussing transfer of assets from the Indonesian Asian Games Organizing Committee (INASGOC) to the Indonesian Asian Para Games Organizing Committee (INAPGOC). During the meeting, the Minister said that Asian Games and the Asian Para Games events are state events that use the […]