President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Copra is one of commodities sold in a price mostly determined by international [market]. The Government hardly intervenes in the fluctuation of a commodity’s price, for instance, CPO [crude palm oil]. CPO’s price has plummeted because it is an international commodity. [It is] similar to copra because […]

President Republic Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Okay, we distributed Wage Subsidy in Ternate City that [in total] has been distributed to 7,077,550 beneficiaries or 48.34 percent, as of today. The distribution will be speeded up by the Minister, particularly in regions far from the capital city. I will also monitor the distribution of the subsidy. Of […]

Journalist Mr. Jokowi, can you explain what is on the agenda today? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) This morning, I received an honorary title from Sultan Hidayatullah Sjah of the Ternate Sultanate, the 49th Sultan of Ternate Sultan with the title of Dada Ma Dopo Malomo. We can ask the Sultan directly […]

Reporter Pak Jokowi, may I ask regarding today’s activities and updates on the distribution of social assistance? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Yes, this was the first time we saw Minister of Manpower distribute Wage Subsidy Assistance to workers in Baubau city, Southeast Sulawesi province. So far, 7,077,000 have been distributed for […]

Reporter: Good afternoon, Sir. Bapak Jokowi, could you explain today’s activities? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo): Southeast Sulawesi province has a gigantic potential in asphalt mining located in Buton Regeny. The problem is that we import around 5 million tons of asphalt per year instead. While there is no production here, we […]

Reporter Regarding the Supreme Court Judge’s case, will there be reforms in the Supreme Court? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) We should wait until the Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) legal process is completed. That was the first. Second, I acknowledge the urge to reform our legal system, and I have directed the […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuh, Good morning, Peace and prosperity be upon us. Honorable Minister of SOEs Erick Thohir, Cabinet Secretary, Deputy Minister of SOEs Tiko, Honorable Governor of Banten and Regent of Tangerang, SOE President Directors, CEOs, Startup Co-Founders, Ladies and Gentlemen, Our world today is in a difficult position. All countries are facing difficulties. International […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. First of all, on behalf of myself and the people of Indonesia, I would like to extend our deepest condolences for the loss of life due to the floods and landslides in Pakistan. Furthermore, the floods and landslides in Pakistan also generated a wide impact on the people of Pakistan, starting […]

Reporter Sir, do you have any comment after inspecting the toll roads? President Joko Widodo What we are aiming for is competitiveness, the competitiveness of the goods from our products. Without good infrastructure, it is impossible to compete with other countries. I think this will greatly affect our competitiveness, because the industrial area and the […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good morning, May peace be upon us all. Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, The Cibitung-Cilincing toll road that we will inaugurate is a part of Jakarta Outer Ring Road 2 (JORR 2). And we hope Jakarta Outer Ring Road 2 will be 100 percent completed at the end of 2023. The 27.2-kilometer-long […]