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Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo at the Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Development of Patimban Seaport, on 2 May 2016 at the Presidential Office, Jakarta
Date 2 Mei 2016

Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Although we have been focused on building seaports outside Java, especially in Eastern Indonesia, so far, it does not mean that seaports are not needed in Java. In fact, we need to build an alternative seaport because existing seaports such as Tanjung Priok seaport, Tanjung Emas seaport, and […]

Press Statement of The President of The Republic of Indonesia on the Release of Indonesians Held Hostage in The Philippines, at The Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java, 1 May 2016
Date 1 Mei 2016

Unofficial English Translation Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Alhamdulillah, praise be to Allah the Almighty, 10 Indonesian ship crew members who have been held hostage by a militant group since 26 March 2016 were finally released. They will be flying from Zamboanga to Jakarta and are scheduled to arrive in Jakarta at midnight. The 10 Indonesian citizens, […]

Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Limited Meeting on Tax Amnesty at the Presidential Office, Jakarta, 25 April 2016
Date 25 April 2016

Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Ladies and Gentlemen, Tax Amnesty Bill is currently under discussion at the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR). We all respect the ongoing legislative process. However, I must affirm that the Government’s position on tax amnesty is very clear. The Government wants tax amnesty to bring concrete benefits for […]

Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo at the Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Follow-up to Working Visit to Europe, at the Presidential Office, Jakarta, 25 April 2016
Date 25 April 2016

Unofficial English Translation Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, May prosperity be upon us all, good afternoon, This afternoon, we will discuss the results of our working visit to Europe. The first thing I would like to say is that we want every working visit to be followed up and have a clear focus. Not too many, one […]

Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo during the Limited Cabinet Meeting on Measures for Preventing Money Laundering and Tax Evasion, at Presidential Office, Jakarta, 21 March 2016
Date 21 Maret 2016

Unofficial English Translation Firstly, I express my sincere sympathy to Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI) and National Intelligence Agency (BIN) and my condolences on the passing of Colonel Syaiful Anwar, Colonel Andri Heri Setiaji, and Infantry Colonel Ontang and the other officers who have passed away during their duty in Poso. May Allah SWT bless their […]

Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo in the Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Programs to Address Poverty and Economic Gap, Wednesday, 16 March 2016 at 4 PM at the Presidential Office, Jakarta
Date 16 Maret 2016

Unofficial English Translation  Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, At the limited cabinet meeting this afternoon, we are going to discuss programs to alleviate poverty and to address economic gap. I would also like to assert the Government’s commitment to continue addressing the issues of poverty and economic gap, be it gap among people and among regions.

Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Iindonesia during Limited Cabinet Meeting on Smuggling, at Presidential Office, Jakarta, 16 March 2016
Date 16 Maret 2016

 Unofficial English Translation   Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good afternoon, peace be upon us all, This afternoon, our meeting will discuss smuggling. I think, all of us must be aware that our country is an archipelagic country. Indonesia has 17,000 islands from Sabang to Merauke that are vulnerable to smuggling, such as agricultural products, industrial goods, […]

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