President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Yes, here I see a vocational high school that is very good and very well prepared. Its workshops and its repair shops, which are used for studying mechanics, automotive engineering, electronics, are all good. In terms of electronics, this school has even won a national level award […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo): Here, I observe the prices are stable, good. Inflation is at 2.28 [percent] which is also very good. It is under control and I checked the price of rice is Rp54,000, – for 5 kilos, which is under control, as well.  Only chili price that jumps from […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Well, West Sumatra province records a rice production surplus, as previously state by the Governor. Nevertheless, (rice) reserves still must be ensured. For that reason, as we have witnessed earlier, there are abundant (rice) reserve in Bulog warehouse. Secondly, it is regarding food assistance in form of […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo): Whenever I visit a province, I always take a look at one or two schools, primarily state vocational schools (SMK), because that’s where skills, real skills, are actually developed. Like here, at SMK 5 Padang, I can see there are several majors, including automotive, construction, and electronics, […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo): This is my second visit to Mentawai, but this time, I only visit the city, indeed.  And, with the completion of the new airport, we hope it will attract more tourists to come visit Mentawai Islands, especially those related to surfing that must be developed, thereby elevating […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Good afternoon, May prosperity be upon us all. Shallom. Distinguished Minister of Transportation, Presidential Chief of Staff, Governor of West Sumatra, Regent of Mentawai, all Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) representatives in attendance, community leaders. Ladies and Gentlemen, Esteemed Guests, Alhamdulillah, today we will soon inaugurate the operation of Mentawai Airport, […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Good morning, Peace and prosperity be upon us, Om swastiastu, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue. Distinguished Chairpersons and Heads of State Institutions, Ambassadors of Friendly Countries, Governor of Bank Indonesia, Ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet, Acting Governor of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, President Director of BNI, Chairperson of […]

Journalists What is this event related to, Sir? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Yes, this is a good event aimed to encourage investment and boost investors’ trust in our country, Indonesia. If there were no events like this, there would be no encouragement for investment, both for domestic investment primarily and foreign […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. 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. [This is an opening of speech in Islamic fashion] Distinguished Ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet, Commander of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) and Chief of […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Alhamdulillahirabbil ‘alamin, washalatu wasalamu ‘ala asrafil ambiya’i wal mursalin, sayyidina wa habibina wa syafiina wa maulana Muhammadin, wa ‘ala alihi washahbihi ajma’in. Amma ba’du. [This is opening of remarks in Islamic fashion] Distinguished leaders, heads of state institutions in attendance, Speaker of the House of Representatives Dr. Puan Maharani; Distinguished ministers of […]