Reporter: What are your hopes for the new FIFA office in Jakarta? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo): Yes, we talked about the transformation of Indonesian football a year ago, and we’re serious, fully committed to get started. And, this endeavor is fully supported by President Gianni with the FIFA office in Jakarta. […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. President of FIFA, Mr. Gianni Infantino, and all FIFA Delegates, Ministers, Governor of the Special Region of Jakarta, Chairperson of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Bapak Erick Thohir, and all ranks of management, Football Enthusiasts, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, At first, I would like to welcome President of FIFA, Mr. Gianni Infantino, […]

Journalist: Is the cost quite high, Sir? Currently, there are sugar, chili, and rice, right? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo): Yes, the price of rice has been high for quite some time. Chili is the one whose price has increased significantly, but chili prices are always seasonal. During the current season, the […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Finally we have a 192 megawatt PLTS (Solar Power Plant). This is a floating solar power plant, the largest in Southeast Asia. I think after this, I have also spoken with Minister Dr. Thani from the UAE, later the capacity will be increased to around 500 megawatts. […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good morning, May prosperity be upon us all. His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed al Zeyoudi, Minister for Foreign Trade United Arab Emirates, Distinguished Ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet, Acting Governor of West Java Province, Regent of Purwakarta, President Director, Commissioners, and Directors of state-owned electricity company PLN, Distinguished Chairperson […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Alhamdulillahi robbil alamin, washolatu wassalamu ‘ala asrofil ambiya’i wal mursalin, sayyidina wa habibina wa syafiina wa maulana Muhammadin, wa‘ala alihi wasohbihi ajma’in. Amma ba’du. Distinguished Chairperson of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Romo (Father) Kiai Haji Anwar Iskandar; Distinguished Minister of Religious Affairs, Minister of State Secretary; Distinguished officials of echelon […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good Morning, May Prosperity be upon us all, Shalom, Om Swastiastu, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue. Distinguished Cabinet Ministers, Commander of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) and Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Kapolri); Distinguished Chairperson of the Honorary Council of Election Organizers (DKPP) Mr Heddy Lugito and all members […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) I think this LDII National Working Meeting, as Mr. Chairperson has just said earlier, aims to build an Indonesian character in terms of nationality, religion, education, and health so that our human resources development becomes real and concrete. I believe the Government supports that cause.   Journalists […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Alhamdulillahirobbilalamin, Asyhadu alla Ilaha Illallah Wahdahu laa Syarikalah, wa Asyhadu Anna Muhammadan Abduhu wa Rasuluh, Alladzi laa Nabiyya Ba’da, Amma Ba’du. Distinguished Heads of Government Institutions in attendance; Distinguished Ministers of the Onward Indonesia Cabinet  including Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Minister of Defense, Minister of Trade, Commander of […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Today, I want to share good news. As a result of the FATF Plenary in Paris last October, alhamdulillah, Indonesia was granted, by acclamation, full membership as the 40th member of the Financial Action Task Force. The full membership status is important to raise positive perceptions of Indonesian financial system so it can affect […]